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Consumer Guide Update: 10 Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent

Louisiana REALTORS® • October 30, 2024

As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest installment in our “Consumer Guide” series, which lists 10 important questions to ask a seller’s agent. Like its homebuyer counterpart that launched last week, this resource covers topics that home sellers should consider asking prospective agents about at the outset of their relationship to ensure it’s the right fit for them and their agent.


As a reminder, the 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 running list of the resources published to date:



Thank you for your continued engagement with the guides in this series, and for sharing them 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.


Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover information relevant to first-time homebuyers.

Consumer Guide Update: Homeowners Associations

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 21, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on homeowners associations (HOAs). This guide covers the basics of what prospective buyers need to know, including who runs HOAs, how monthly fees are applied, rules HOAs enforce, and the pros and cons of living in an HOA community. For additional information, we encourage you to check out this REALTOR® Magazine article on the nuances of how homeowners associations can affect 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: Homeowners Associations Marketing Your Home Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership 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 navigating multiple offers.
Louisiana Real Estate Legislation Advocacy: How REALTORS® Can Make a Difference

Louisiana Real Estate Legislation Advocacy: How REALTORS® Can Make a Difference

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 17, 2025
Discover how REALTORS® play a key role in legislative advocacy, ensuring that real estate rules and regulations protect brokers, clients, and the market. Learn about the benefits and opportunities they provide.

Consumer Guide Update: Marketing Your Home

By Louisiana REALTORS® • March 14, 2025
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on marketing a home. This guide covers several methods for sellers to consider, including setting up showings, hosting open houses, and maximizing the visual appeal of a home through staging and/or cosmetic updates. 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: Marketing Your Home Seller Disclosures Property Taxes Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money 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 homeowners associations.
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