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'Tis the Season for Client Appreciation: Creative Ways to Reach Out This Holiday Season in Louisiana Real Estate

Louisiana REALTORS® • November 30, 2023

The holidays are an excellent opportunity to show your loyal clients how much you appreciate them and to build stronger bonds together. You have a special chance as a Louisiana REALTOR® to brighten people up and show your gratitude. These innovative suggestions can help you connect with your clients and provide them with a memorable holiday season.


Personalized Greetings

Giving your clients customized holiday cards or emails is a time-tested, but powerful approach to express your appreciation. If at all feasible, include a personal note along with a genuine statement about their recent real estate experience.


Local Treats and Goodies

Louisiana's rich culinary heritage is well-known. Think about giving your customers a sense of the area with a well-chosen assortment of regional sweets, such as pralines, hot sauces, or perhaps a gift card to a well-liked neighborhood eatery.


Festive Open Houses

Organize an open house with a festive theme for your potential customers. Deck the halls, provide seasonal snacks and give tours of residences decked out for the holidays. This gives prospective buyers a warm, inviting setting in addition to showcasing your listings.


Virtual Home Tours

Provide virtual tours of your listings that are decorated for the holidays to individuals who might not be able to attend in person. Emphasize each home's own qualities and how they might provide the ideal setting for joyous occasions.


Home Maintenance Tips

Give your clients useful advice on how to get their houses ready for the winter. Give advice on seasonal chores including HVAC maintenance and weatherproofing. This shows that you care about their welfare even after the sale.


Holiday Events and Charities

Disseminate information about volunteer opportunities, philanthropic drives, and holiday celebrations in the area. This demonstrates your expertise in the field and highlights your commitment to give back.


Exclusive Client Webinars or Workshops

Organize an online conference with a theme related to homeownership. This could be talking about potential investments, market trends, or advice on how to get the most out of their home.


Personalized Gifts

Think about giving your clients a unique, well-thought-out gift that complements their hobbies. This might be anything from a book that suits their likes to specially designed décor.


Year-End Market Updates

Give your clients a thorough rundown of the Louisiana real estate market. In order to keep them informed and confident in their real estate decisions, highlight important trends, projections, and insights.


Taking advantage of the holidays to establish a connection with your clients is not just a kind gesture but also a testament to your dedication to their real estate success. Your outreach efforts will be remembered long after you implement these original ideas, and you'll lay the groundwork for more productive partnerships in the upcoming year.

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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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