4 Reasons Home Buyers and Sellers Need a REALTOR®

Louisiana REALTORS® • July 28, 2023

Every now and then we need an expert’s opinion, advice, and direction. Does your knee hurt after a basketball game? Go see a doctor. Car won’t start? Go see a mechanic. Looking to buy a house? Go see a REALTOR®. The first two scenarios play out that way more often than not, however all too often the third situation is handled in a different manner. Of course the inner workings of a knee or an engine can easily intimidate even the savviest person, but the inner workings of a real estate deal can be just as complex. The following four reasons explain why both home buyers and sellers need a REALTOR®.


The Power of Search

Google has put all of the information in the world at our fingertips. And while real estate listings are accessible online to anyone, REALTORS® have even more access. Not only can they easily acquire the most up-to-date listings, but they can also find properties that aren’t being advertised. REALTORS® are also going to be the experts in your search area, guiding you to find that perfect neighborhood.


REALTORS® Code of Ethics

What sets a REALTOR® apart from a real estate agent? The strict standards and code of ethics from the National Association of REALTORS®. These standards and codes mean that your REALTOR® will always act with your best interest in mind.


Skilled in Negotiation

There are a number of variables that go into the price and cost of both selling a home and purchasing one. Between bidding wars and competition, negotiations can be intense. Luckily a REALTOR® is a savvy negotiator with both the experience and knowledge to deliver the best option to you. Acting without this valuable resource could cost you thousands.


Industry Expertise

The real estate world is full of acronyms and jargon that can make your head spin. This unique language, coupled with the forms and documents required can make buying or selling an overwhelming task. Thankfully REALTORS® understand what needs to be done, how to communicate it, and most importantly can prepare the best deal for you while avoid costly delays and mistakes.


While these are only a few of the reasons any home buyer or seller should leverage the power and expertise of a REALTOR®, they can make this process a smooth and successful one.

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Consumer Guide Update: Teen Financial Literacy

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.

Constitutional Amendment Positions for November 3 Election

By Louisiana REALTORS® • October 9, 2026
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Cookbook for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation On Sale Now!

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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