Have You Registered to Vote?

Louisiana REALTORS • October 11, 2022

Did you know that approximately 20% of REALTORS® still have not registered to vote?

Now, more than ever, REALTORS® voices need to be heard. To increase REALTOR® participation and influence in the political process, Louisiana REALTORS® has launched a voter registration drive among the Association's members. 
 
The November 8th Election is right around the corner and registering to vote has never been easier. You have three options:


  1. Register in person. Check here for your registration location. (Deadline to register in person is October 11th)
  2. Register by mail. Click here to download an application to register to vote. (Deadline to register by mail is October 11th)
  3. Register online at Louisiana's Geaux Vote online registration page. (Deadline to register online is October 18th)


More Useful Links:
 Election Information
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Sign Up for REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts


Want to know when your voice is needed to influence a vote on a critical real estate matter in Congress or at the Louisiana State Capitol? The REALTOR® Party offers you a simple and easy was to do this – simply sign up to receive REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts on your cell phone or tablet by texting the word “REALTORS” TO 30644. When a national or state legislative call for action is launched, subscribers get a short text message, containing information to take action. 

You can learn more about the program or subscribe online here:  https://realtorparty.realtor/member-consumer/rpma (login necessary)
 

Message & Data Rates May Apply. If you need help with text messaging, please contact your carrier (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon) directly for information on text messaging costs and plans and how to use the text messaging features of your phone. NAR or LR cannot answer these questions for you.


The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) has released the 2022 Guide to the Constitutional Amendments. The 2022 Guide outlines the 11 constitutional amendments the public will consider on the Nov. 8 and Dec. 10 ballots. This nonpartisan, educational review helps you understand the issues and the proposed changes so you can develop your own position on each proposition.

(The LR Board of Directors has not taken a position on any of the proposed constitutional amendments)


The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) is an independent voice, offering solutions to public issues in Louisiana through accurate, objective research and focusing public attention on those solutions. PAR is a private, nonprofit research organization founded in 1950 and supported by membership contributions, foundation and corporate grants and special events.

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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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