2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Louisiana REALTORS® • June 13, 2023

The 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature began April 10 and ended June 8. The session was fiscal in nature, meaning the session was shorter, and each legislator could only file five pieces of non-fiscal legislation. This was the last regular legislative session for Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Amite; Senate President Page Cortez, R-Lafayette; and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder, R-Gonzales.


The Louisiana REALTORS® Advocacy Team tracked over 200 pieces of legislation on behalf of the real estate industry and appeared at the Legislature daily to ensure your profession was represented and Louisiana citizens’ property rights were protected.

 

These efforts led to the successful passage of bills that will make improvements for the profession and consumers you serve. These efforts also led to effectively stopping legislation in its tracks that would have been bad for your profession and the consumers you serve or amending all objections out of many bills that without your involvement would have been detrimental. 


Bills that were signed go into effect August 1 unless otherwise indicated.


Please view the End of Session Report presented Harris, Deville & Associates on behalf of Louisiana REALTORS®.


End of Session Legislative Report

Consumer Guide Update: Buying Land and Building a New Home

By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 17, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on buying land and building a new home. This guide covers how to find land for sale, explains construction loans, and weighs the pros and cons of building a custom home. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Buying Land and Building a New Home Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Thank you for continuing to engage 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 homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover property title theft.
5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals—And How a REALTOR® Can Help

By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 16, 2025
Negotiating a real estate deal can be overwhelming, especially for buyers who don’t have experience with the process. Here are five key negotiation strategies smart buyers use—and how working with a REALTOR® provides a competitive edge.

Consumer Guide Update: Deeds and Titles

By Louisiana REALTORS® • April 11, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on deeds and titles. This guide covers the difference between a deed and a title, common types of deeds, and title searches and insurance. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Deeds and Titles Alternative Listing Options Navigating Multiple Offers Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Thank you for continuing to engage 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 homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover buying land / constructing a new home.
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