2021 Spring Into Action Conference Recap

Louisiana REALTORS • May 25, 2021

Despite the inclement weather across Louisiana last week, we had a good turnout for our 2021 REALTOR® Day and Legislative Conference in Baton Rouge! Thank you to all who were in attendance - This was our first in-person event in over a year, and it was such a great time getting to see everyone's smiling faces.

LARPAC Gets in the True Festival Spirit

LARPAC hosted a Parade of Festivals-themed fundraiser on Monday night. With the combination of food trucks, an amazing band (Sessions), a live auction and an intense PAC table decorating contest, the festival spirit was not dampened.

Keynote Speaker Weldon Long Discusses The Power of Consistency

Keynote speaker Weldon Long kicked off REALTOR® Day with his presentation on The Power of Consistency and how it can change the way you and your business face adversity. Were you unable to attend? Check out the full session below.

Legislative Activities Allow the REALTOR® Voice To Be Heard

Attendees then enjoyed lunch while Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser addressed the crowd on Louisiana tourism and how it relates to real estate. After Nungesser's talk, participants were able to tour the state Capitol and visit with legislators and/or remain at the Hilton to hear speakers talk about home inspections, appraisals, LHC homebuyer assistance programs, and the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program . The evening wrapped up with a Legislator Reception at the Louisiana Capitol Park Museum.

2022 Louisiana REALTORS® Officers Are Elected

Wednesday morning started with a regional caucus breakfast and was followed up by Town Hall before the Board of Directors convened.


Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected at the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 19th:

  • President - Eloise Gauthier
  • President-Elect - Tony Cornner
  • Secretary-Treasurer - Cindy Dyer
  • RVP Region I - Al Peterson
  • RVP Region II - Jim Keaty
  • RVP Region III - Karen Guerra
  • RVP Region IV - Amanda Hanemann

2020 REALTOR® of the Year Named

We were pleased to present the 2020 REALTOR® of the Year award to Jeffrey Welsh for his years of service to the REALTOR® profession and his local community. We will be sharing a complete profile on Jeffrey and his many accomplishments in the following weeks.

Special thank you to our conference sponsors:

By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 9, 2026
Want Your Teen to Own a Home Someday? Start Talking Money Now Teens may not be thinking about mortgage rates or down payments just yet, but the money habits they’re building now can follow them for years. And 88% of teens surveyed by Fannie Mae and Junior Achievement said they want to own a home someday. This week’s Consumer Guide: Talk to Your Teens About Money and Homeownership makes those conversations a little easier, covering everything from credit scores and budgeting to debt, renting versus owning and saving for that eventual down payment. So yes, you may have to interrupt the doomscrolling. But helping teens get smarter about money today could put them in a much better position to get the keys to a home of their own down the road. Download all of NAR’s Consumer Guides in English or Spanish at facts.realtor. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Teen Financial Literacy Fraud Red Flags Helping Family Members Become Homeowners Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season Condominium Insurance Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. The next Consumer Guide, scheduled for publication on Oct. 21, will cover winter cold and storm preparedness.
By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 9, 2026
Homeownership Is on Louisiana's November Ballot
By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 8, 2026
After months of gathering recipes from across our Louisiana REALTORS® family, the cookbook is ready! This 200+ page collection is filled with Louisiana flavor, REALTOR® heart and recipes contributed by our members. We launched sales of the cookbook at the Fall Governance Meetings. You can now purchase your copy for $30 directly from the printer and shipped to you! Additionally, we will have copies available at the RRF booth at NXT . After NXT, we will carry a limited stock at the LR office for you to purchase through the LR Merch Shop and pick-up from the office or at an LR event, as stock is available. Even better, $15 from every cookbook sold will be donated to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to help provide housing-related assistance to REALTORS® and their families following disasters. Pick up a copy for yourself, grab one as a gift and enjoy a taste of Louisiana while supporting a great cause!
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