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Scott Gaspard Realtor Services

Realtor · Gaspard & Co Real Estate LLC · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2:59 PM in Baton Rouge Directions

Here is what working with Scott Gaspard in Baton Rouge typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Baton Rouge and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Baton Rouge area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Baton Rouge home.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

  1. ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
  2. PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
  3. Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
  4. NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
  5. CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Louisiana rules.

Typical costs on a Baton Rouge home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $232,056. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

ItemRateOn $232K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)2.5–3%$5,801–$6,962
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)2–3%$4,641–$6,962
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)2–5%$4,641–$11,603
Home inspectionflat$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Seller net proceeds

Starts from the typical Baton Rouge home value. Every percentage is negotiable; enter your own.

Commission—
Closing costs—
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Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Louisiana?
Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.
Does Scott Gaspard work with both buyers and sellers?
Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Scott Gaspard handles dual agency or designated agency under Louisiana law.
What should I prepare before the first meeting?
Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.