Find the perfect New Orleans real estate agent
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
We analyze millions of home sales to find the best performing real estate agents.
HomeLight looks at every one of the 3,309 active New Orleans, LA real estate agents and measures how they stack up against the average agent. In New Orleans, the top 3% of agents buy and sell in 91 days and work on 289 homes.
I was very pleased with my Homelight experience. I received multiple referrals from very qualified Realtors. I felt the entire process was easy and professional. I would highly recommend Homelight.
Marcia S.
Average real estate agents in New Orleans, LA leave homes on the market for 91 days, while top real estate agents sell in 50 days. New Orleans’s 3,309 real estate agents with active listings sell 36 homes on average.
Top seller’s agents in New Orleans make clients 5.2% more dollars, sell homes in 41.52 days more efficiently, and work with 1.8x as many homes as the average real estate agent in the same city.
Sale price / List price (%)
Days on market
Lower is better
Homes sold / yr
Top buyer’s agents in New Orleans save their clients $69,059 on their new home. Buyer’s agents in New Orleans buy 1.8x more houses than the average agent.
Condos sold / yr
Homes purchased / yr
Sale price / list price (%)
Lower is better
Gardner, Realtors
Average Over Asking
$7k
Average Days on Market
110
Single Family Home Transactions
330
Keller Williams Realty Services
Average Over Asking
$7k
Average Days on Market
110
Single Family Home Transactions
360
Century 21 Action Realty
New Orleans Listings Sold
15
Average Over Asking
$13k
Average Days on Market
96
Keller Williams
New Orleans Listings Sold
53
Average Days on Market
90
Average Over Asking
$9.9k
Keller Williams Realty
New Orleans Listings Sold
50
Average Over Asking
$13k
Average Days on Market
91
Gardner, Realtors
New Orleans Listings Sold
23
Average Days on Market
83
Average Over Asking
$7k
Gardner, Realtors
New Orleans Listings Sold
40
Average Over Asking
$9.9k
Average Days on Market
120
Latter & Blum Inc/realtors
New Orleans Listings Sold
33
Average Over Asking
$9.9k
Average Days on Market
100
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
New Orleans Listings Sold
11
Average Days on Market
71
Average Over Asking
$9.9k
Keller Williams Realty
New Orleans Listings Sold
14
Average Over Asking
$16k
Average Days on Market
90
As we were preparing to sell our home, we decided to use HomeLight. We received more than the asking price and closed in a timely manner. If we need any referrals, we'll check with Homelight again.
Kathryn T
Our house sold much sooner than we expected. I am so thankful we went through HomeLight to find our real estate agent. We totally recommend the service.
Patricia D
Thanks to HomeLight I was connected with my realtors, Steve and Karen. The process of getting an offer and contract through closing was a smooth transaction.
Brittany R
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in New Orleans?
It's going to depend on the temperature of the New Orleans housing market but we generally recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in New Orleans?
On average, the top performing 5% of seller's agents generally command a higher selling price (+9%) than the average real estate agent. The top performing 5% of buyer's agents generally save their clients 2.5% more than the average real estate agent at closing. So, whether you're buying or selling your home, your odds of making more money on the transaction are higher if you work with a top performing agent. We encourage you to explore all of your options if you're selling a home in New Orleans, LA.
Why do I need to hire a licensed real estate agent in New Orleans?
Always ensure you’re working with a trained, accredited real estate professional. That's the best way to protect you and your property. Every listing agent should be prepared to deliver proof of their license to sell in your area.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in New Orleans?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in New Orleans work for 6% of the home price.
How do I find a real estate agent that specializes in a specific New Orleans neighborhood?
Looking to buy or sell a home in a specific New Orleans neighborhood? We've got you covered. Either explore top real estate agents in New Orleans neighborhoods or give one of our trained agent concierges a call at (888) 998-1909
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing New Orleans neighborhood?
We've put together a list of 24 questions to ask your real estate agent. Make sure to ask them of your New Orleans real estate agent during interviews.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a New Orleans real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agents in New Orleans to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare New Orleans real estate agents and will only introduce you to the top performing agents.
Do these New Orleans real estate agents work for HomeLight?
No. All of the real estate agents you see on HomeLight.com are unaffiliated with us. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. That's how we keep our recommendations objective.
What factors does HomeLight consider when evaluating real estate agents in New Orleans?
We compare real estate agents on a variety of data points in their transaction history. While we can't give away our exact algorithm, we can tell you that we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in.