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Three Best Practices for New and Experienced REALTORS®

Louisiana REALTORS • March 29, 2019

Whether you’ve recently planted your first sign in a yard, or have been selling real estate for years, it’s important to understand the basics and let them work for you.  For new REALTORS® , this could mean learning the ropes and creating good habits.  For seasoned pros, this could be mean re-evaluating what’s working, what isn’t, and why; resetting your routine to include some of these simple best practices could pay serious dividends.

Face-to-Face Meetings

This may seem like a no-brainer, but with the ease of texting, email, and social media, face-to-face meetings can easily be replaced.  In 2018, the NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers showed that 75% of sellers only interview one agent.  This makes creating opportunities to meet in person very valuable.  Whenever possible arrange to meet your prospects and clients physically.

Contracts and Documentation

Your knowledge and expertise are what sets you apart.  While the process of buying and selling a home is a complex one, your clients depend on you to not only understand it but to clearly and effectively communicate with them.  Everything that is printed, read, and signed plays a significant role in the transaction.  Being able to smoothly fill out each item from a purchase agreement to disclosure documents is a valuable skill.  If you are just starting, begin reviewing these contracts and practice filling them out.  If you’ve got your system down already, see if there are any improvements you can make to either streamline the process or make it a better experience for your client.

Leverage Referrals

Referrals continue to be a tried and true source for prospects and clients.  Leveraging the relationships that you have and that you are establishing is a very productive way to keep your pipeline filled.  Remember to ask for referrals throughout a transaction with an existing client.  Ask when you begin working with them, again when you have a property under contract, and again at the closing table .  If you have former clients, they are an excellent resource for referrals as well.  It never hurts to reach out and see if they know anyone that could use your services.

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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