SELLING IN LOUISIANA
Complete compliance guide for selling your home in Louisiana. Meydomo handles all state-specific requirements, MLS compliance, and legal disclosures.
Last updated November 10, 2025
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Licensed Qualifying Broker Supervision
Every Meydomo transaction in Louisiana operates under the supervision of a licensed Qualifying Broker who ensures full regulatory compliance:
- • Daily: Review all new listings, price changes, and advertising
- • Weekly: Audit 10% of active files for compliance
- • Monthly: Reconcile trust accounts and verify licenses
- • 24/7 Escalation: Call (448) 408-1873 and press 9 for direct Broker access
- • Coverage: E&O insurance on every transaction
AI handles the volume. Broker ensures compliance. You get both for $199 + $999.
Louisiana Real Estate Overview
Louisiana is a civil law state with unique notarial requirements for property transfers. Conveyances must be executed by authentic act before a notary and two witnesses, with mandatory residential property disclosure.
Federal Compliance Checklist
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure
Federal law (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992) requires sellers of homes built before 1978 to disclose any known lead-based paint or lead hazards and provide buyers with the EPA’s lead hazard information pamphlet. Buyers must also be given a 10-day opportunity to conduct a lead paint inspection or waive that right.
Fair Housing Act (No Discriminatory Advertising)
Under the federal Fair Housing Act, sellers (and their agents) must not publish any advertisement for the listing that expresses a discriminatory preference based on protected classes (e.g. race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin). For example, statements such as 'no children' or other exclusions in home listings are unlawful.
State-Level Rules Sellers Must Follow
Property Disclosure Document
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 9:3195-9:3199) requires sellers to furnish buyers with a Property Disclosure Document. The Louisiana Real Estate Commission provides a standardized disclosure form that sellers must complete, answering questions about the property’s condition (including structural items, appliances, termites, flooding history, zoning, etc.). This disclosure must be delivered to the buyer *before* the buyer signs a purchase agreement. Sellers are expected to update the disclosure if any material change occurs before closing. If a seller fails to provide the disclosure or misrepresents facts, they can be liable for damages and attorney fees. (Certain transfers, like succession sales or sales of new construction, are exempt or have alternative warranty law.)
County & City Considerations
Local Requirements
Local jurisdictions in Louisiana generally rely on the state-mandated disclosure. For example, New Orleans and Baton Rouge do not have separate city disclosure forms. One local requirement: if a property in New Orleans has had a lead hazard remediation under city law, that must be disclosed (usually handled via the state form’s lead paint question). Additionally, some parishes require septic/well inspections upon sale in rural areas, but those are contractual or lender requirements rather than mandated disclosures from seller to buyer.
Seller Disclosure Requirements
What sellers must disclose in Louisiana:
- Residential Property Disclosure Act (La. R.S. 9:3196–3200)
- LREC-prescribed disclosure form with known-defect standard
- HOA information included in disclosure requirements
- Statutory timing requirements with buyer rights for failure
- Federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 homes
MLS Rules & Listing Logistics
MLS Policies
Louisiana’s MLS systems (like GSREIN in the New Orleans area or MLXchange in Baton Rouge) require listing brokers to have a written listing agreement. The MLS rules incorporate Clear Cooperation (one business day rule). Most MLSs in Louisiana require a primary photo and detailed listing data. They also often require that the seller’s Property Disclosure Document be attached to the MLS listing (or a statement if buyer has refused to sign it). MLS remarks cannot violate Fair Housing laws. Notably, because flood insurance is a big issue in Louisiana, MLS listings often indicate the current flood zone and whether a flood insurance policy is in effect, but actual flood claims history should be disclosed on the state form as required (there is a specific question about flood damage/insurance claims on Louisiana’s form).
How Much Equity You Keep on a $212 Sale
Every seller sees the math before launch. We assume a $6 buyer-agent incentive (3%) across all options so you can compare apples-to-apples with “flat fee” services that tack on a percentage at closing.
| Option | Upfront Fees | Due at Closing | Total Listing Cost | Buyer Agent (3%) | Total Listing & Selling Costs | Savings vs 6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meydomo Flat-Fee MLS1 | $199 | $999 | $1,198 | $6 | $1,204 | — |
| Housecoin “Flat Fee”2 | $0 | $2 | $2 | $6 | $8 | $4 |
| Houzeo Silver Plan3 | $249 | $999 | $1,248 | $6 | $1,254 | — |
| Traditional 6% Agent4 | $0 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $13 | — |
* Buyer-agent line assumes a 3% incentive across every scenario. Sellers can set Meydomo buyer-agent payouts anywhere from 2% to 3%.
1 Meydomo pricing: $199 to launch, $999 at close. Buyer-agent incentives remain optional.
2 Housecoin advertises no upfront cost but charges 1% of sale price at close (marketed as “flat fee”).
3 Houzeo Silver plan: $249 list fee plus 0.5% at close, subject to $999 minimum (houzeo.com/pricing).
4 Traditional listing assumed 3% listing-side commission and 3% buyer-agent commission (typical 6% split).
Louisiana Seller FAQ
How does Meydomo's $999 service work for sellers in Louisiana?
We handle MLS entry, buyer-agent coordination, disclosures, and closing support under the supervision of a licensed Qualifying Broker. You pay $199 today and $999 when the deal closes—no percentage commission. Every transaction includes daily Broker review, weekly file audits, and professional oversight.
Who supervises the AI agents in Louisiana?
Our licensed Qualifying Broker maintains non-delegable supervisory responsibility for all transactions. The Broker performs daily reviews of new listings and price changes, weekly audits of active files (minimum 10%), monthly trust account reconciliation, and immediate intervention for complex situations. This ensures full compliance with state real estate laws.
Can I still offer buyer-agent commission in Louisiana?
Yes. You decide what to offer buyer agents (often 2–3%). Meydomo publishes it in the MLS and we show how it affects your net in the cost table and calculator. Our Broker reviews all commission structures for compliance.
What happens when an agent calls from Louisiana?
Our AI agents answer inbound calls instantly with licensed Qualifying Broker oversight, qualify buyers, and route serious inquiries to you or your transaction coordinator so you never miss momentum. The Broker monitors all interactions for compliance and intervenes when professional judgment is needed.
Can I get compliance help with Louisiana disclosures?
Yes. We walk you through every required form, double-check timelines, and keep a shared checklist so nothing slips through state or MLS rules. Our Qualifying Broker reviews all disclosures before publication to ensure legal compliance.
How can I reach the Qualifying Broker directly?
Direct Broker escalation is available 24/7. Call (448) 408-1873 and press 9 for priority routing, or email broker-escalation@meydomo.com. Response time is within 4 hours for urgent matters, 24 hours for general concerns. The Broker handles complex negotiations, regulatory issues, and any situation requiring professional real estate judgment.
Tools to Plan Your Louisiana Sale
Commission Savings Calculator
See the exact dollars you keep in Louisiana: $11,000-$24,000 savings vs traditional $12,000-$25,000 commissions.
Launch tool →Offer Comparison Grid
Line up every Louisiana offer and see which terms actually deliver the highest net.
Launch tool →Closing Timeline Planner
Map every disclosure, inspection, and funding deadline required in Louisiana.
Launch tool →Commission Savings in Louisiana
Compare a traditional 6% listing with Meydomo's $199 upfront + $999 at closing. Adjust the buyer-agent incentive to match your plan.
Enter a sale price and commission assumptions to see the dollar impact of Meydomo's flat fee.
Closing Timeline Generator
Timeline automation ships in Phase 2. Beta testers get first access when we roll out inspection, financing, and escrow countdowns.
Explore the toolMarket Insights & Trends (2024-2025)
Current Market Data
- • Median home price: ~$212k
- • Year-over-year change: -1.3% (slight decline)
- • Median time to pending: ~35 days
- • Among most affordable US markets
- • Baton Rouge and New Orleans showing softness due to insurance headwinds
Cities We Serve in Louisiana
Meydomo provides comprehensive MLS coverage and compliance expertise across all major population centers in Louisiana.
Rank #1
New Orleans
Estimated population: 382,922
Rank #2
Baton Rouge
Estimated population: 228,694
Rank #3
Shreveport
Estimated population: 198,571
Rank #4
Metairie
Estimated population: 144,772
Rank #5
Lafayette
Estimated population: 125,808
Rank #6
Lake Charles
Estimated population: 75,044
Don't see your city listed?
We serve every community in Louisiana.
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Our Louisiana Broker Network
Louisiana's unique civil law system and notarial requirements require brokers with specialized local knowledge.
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