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5 Ways Your REALTOR® Serves as Your Trusted Advocate in Real Estate

Louisiana REALTORS® • March 14, 2024

Buying or selling a home with a set of challenges. While navigating the real estate journey, having a knowledgeable and dedicated advocate by your side can make all the difference. REALTORS® is committed to serving as a trusted advocate, working tirelessly to protect your interests and achieve your goals.


Understanding Your Unique Needs

One of the most essential aspects of advocacy is understanding your unique needs, preferences, and priorities. Your REALTOR® should take the time to listen attentively to your goals and concerns, ensuring that every decision made aligns with your best interests. By gaining a deep understanding of what matters most to you, a strategy can be tailored to meet your specific requirements and deliver a personalized real estate experience.


Providing Expert Guidance and Advice

The real estate market can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers or sellers. A REALTOR® provides expert guidance and advice every step of the way. Whether you're evaluating listings, negotiating offers, or dealing with complex contracts, they leverage their market knowledge and experience to ensure you make informed decisions.


Negotiating on Your Behalf

Negotiation is a critical component of any real estate transaction, and having a skilled REALTOR® in your corner can make a significant difference in your outcome. From securing the best possible price to managing potential inspection or other issues.


Providing Transparent Communication

Effective advocacy relies on clear and consistent communication. Your REALTOR® should keep you informed every step of the way, providing timely updates, answering any questions, and addressing all concerns that you may have.


Protecting Your Interests

Above all, the role of your advocate is to protect your interests and ensure your rights are upheld throughout the entire process. Whether it's safeguarding your confidential information, advocating for fair treatment in negotiations, or ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, your well-being is prioritized above all else.

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Consumer Guide Update: Preparing for Homeownership

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 19, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on preparing for homeownership. This guide covers what prospective buyers should consider as they kick off the home purchase process, including the importance of credit scores, mortgage pre-approval, down payments, budgeting, and educational resources. 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: Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with potential clients to ensure they have the information they need to be successful 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 taxes.

Consumer Guide Update: Escrow and Earnest Money

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 14, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on escrow. This guide covers what homebuyers should know about earnest money deposits, including the general terms and use cases in real estate transactions. 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: Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Flood 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 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 preparing prospective buyers for homeownership.

2026 LR Officer Elections, RVPs & NAR Director Applications

By Louisiana REALTORS® • February 12, 2025
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will conduct several elections this Spring. Interested candidates that meet the qualification who are looking to serve at either the state association level or the national association level are encouraged to view the criteria and submit an application. An application that is not submitted on the appropriate form or not submitted pursuant to the instructions shall not be considered as submitted timely.
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