06/08/2026
How do you choose a real estate agent in Lafayette? Most people pick the first name they recognize from a yard sign. Here is a better way.
After 14 years and more than $27 million in sales in this market, here is what actually separates a good agent from a sign with a phone number.
Local track record. Ask for real numbers in your price range and your area, not a citywide average. A great agent for a downtown condo may be the wrong fit for land in Carencro.
A marketing plan you can see. If you are selling, ask exactly how they will price and market the home. You should hear about comps, a pricing strategy, and photography before you hear about a commission.
Communication style. Ask how often you will hear from them and how. The number one complaint about agents is silence. Get ahead of it.
References you can call. A confident agent hands you names without flinching.
They understand the new agent agreement rules. Since the NAR settlement, buyer agreements changed. Your agent should be able to explain how they get paid in plain English.
The right agent is a teammate, not a salesperson. Save this before your next move.
Charles Ditch | Keaty Real Estate
