If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Louisiana close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 4,448 real estate agents in Louisiana to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Louisiana — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
10 best real estate agents in Louisiana by total recent sales (March 2026 rankings)
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Mike Moore
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORSShreveport, LARecent sales*320Price range*$60K - $1MTypical price*$238,450HighlightsAbout -
Laura Buck Smith
The Market Real Estate CoBaton Rouge, LARecent sales*307Price range*$73K - $1.2MTypical price*$270,000HighlightsAbout -
Adam Lytle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real EstateShreveport, LARecent sales*293Price range*$21K - $1.7MTypical price*$219,900HighlightsAbout -
Carlos M Alvarez
RE/MAX TotalBaton Rouge, LARecent sales*277Price range*$225K - $571KTypical price*$359,258HighlightsAbout -
Amanda C Miller
Amanda Miller Realty, LLCNew Orleans, LARecent sales*258Price range*$34K - $1.2MTypical price*$221,000HighlightsAbout -
Juli A Jenkins
Keller Williams Realty-First ChoiceBaton Rouge, LARecent sales*257Price range*$110K - $1.5MTypical price*$281,319HighlightsAbout -
Robbie Ingle
Coldwell Banker Ingle Safari RLake Charles, LARecent sales*254Price range*$21K - $2.6MTypical price*$190,439HighlightsAbout -
Wallace Myers
Keller Williams Realty Lake ChLake Charles, LARecent sales*222Price range*$35K - $680KTypical price*$237,950HighlightsAbout -
Shelly Wagner
Shelly Wagner & Associates + JPAR Real EstateShreveport, LARecent sales*214Price range*$24K - $1.1MTypical price*$245,000HighlightsAbout -
Trey T Willard
The W Group Real Estate LLCBaton Rouge, LARecent sales*201Price range*$30K - $1.5MTypical price*$289,000HighlightsAbout
Top Louisiana real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in New Orleans, LA
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View profileAmanda C Miller
Amanda Miller Realty, LLC178 local sales -
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Tangie P Stephens
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 455-0100146 local sales -
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Leslie E Heindel
Crescent City Living, LLC89 local sales -
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Feras A Ayyad
NOLA Living Realty76 local sales -
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Bonnie Buras
CBTEC BELLE CHASSE85 local sales -
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Eric E Hernandez
NOLA Living Realty121 local sales -
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Chris M Smith
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans149 local sales -
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David M Claus
Century 21 J. Carter & Company112 local sales - See all real estate agents in New Orleans, LA »
Top real estate agents in Baton Rouge, LA
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Laura Buck Smith
The Market Real Estate Co296 local sales -
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Rae D Broussard
Keller Williams Realty-First Choice133 local sales -
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Maria C Thorn
eXp Realty36 local sales -
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Philip J Cazayoux
Pennant Real Estate117 local sales -
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Scott A Gaspard
RE/MAX Select143 local sales -
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Carlos M Alvarez
RE/MAX Total252 local sales -
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Trey T Willard
The W Group Real Estate LLC198 local sales -
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Terry Wilks
Redfin Corporation66 local sales - See all real estate agents in Baton Rouge, LA »
Top real estate agents in Shreveport, LA
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Mike Moore
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS320 local sales -
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Adam Lytle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate293 local sales -
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Shelly Wagner
Shelly Wagner & Associates + JPAR Real Estate214 local sales -
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Better Homes And Gardens RE Lindsey Realty25 local sales -
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Crystal Butler
SBC Realty Group LLC20 local sales -
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Casey L Tubbs
Diamond Realty & Associates111 local sales -
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Joel Hall
RE/MAX UNITED86 local sales -
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Carlton W Holland
Coldwell Banker Apex, REALTORS72 local sales - See all real estate agents in Shreveport, LA »
Top real estate agents in Slidell, LA
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Jeffery Puckett
Compass Slidell (LATT14)122 local sales -
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Sandra Douglas
Premier Edge Real Estate73 local sales -
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Kerri L Lawless
eXp Realty, LLC61 local sales -
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Tammy M Whitehead
Compass Mandeville (LATT15)79 local sales -
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Blue Heron Realty44 local sales -
View profileAmanda C Miller
Amanda Miller Realty, LLC78 local sales -
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Lynnette A Boudet
Compass Mandeville (LATT15)44 local sales -
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Felicity W Kahn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred, REALTOR73 local sales - See all real estate agents in Slidell, LA »
What to know about top real estate agents in Louisiana
Top Louisiana real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Louisiana.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 12 sales per year (local median)
- Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
- Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
- Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
- High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Louisiana is 98%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Louisiana is 79 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Louisiana often save 5-10% off list price
- Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
- Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Louisiana will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a Louisiana realtor if:
- You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
- You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
- Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
Consider alternatives if:
- You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
- You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
- You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
In Louisiana, the average real estate commission is about 5.66%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.82% and 2.84%, respectively).
- Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
- Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.
Sell with a top agent and save
With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Louisiana.
Whether you’re hiring a buyer’s or seller’s agent, you should ask about their past experience. You should find out their plan to market a property you’re selling or how they will help you find the perfect home to buy. You should also ask how often they’ve handled homes in the price point and neighborhood that you’re selling or purchasing in.
It’s a good idea to review at least three real estate agents, so you can compare their offerings. You’ll want to find an agent that’s the best fit, so focus on their communication skills, their professionalism, their pricing, and their familiarity with transactions similar to yours.
If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Louisiana alternatives:
- Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
- Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.
- Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
- Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
- FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
Louisiana is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 11.2 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 16,725 homes for sale in LA in the last month. Sellers added 677 new listings, and 272 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 79 days on the market, and it takes 75 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Louisiana are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 754 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 5% of all homes on the market, compared to the 3.86% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Louisiana ultimately sells for $259,000 – 1.5% less than its original list price.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Louisiana
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 8,283,200 data points for 4,448 real estate agents across Louisiana.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Louisiana.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
- Transaction volume and recent activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
- Speed of sales relative to the local market
- Years of experience and proven track record
- Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.
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