About

As a Louisiana native and full-time Realtor with Compass, Arla has covered listings and sales in 6 parishes for over 15 years. Her Master's and Bachelor's degrees informs her work representing a variety of clients, including local home builders and neighborhood developers. Since 2013, Arla has continued to reach the annual Top 10 of my company in Acadiana.

After completing degrees in Marine Biology and Education, Arla worked as a naturalist on Dewees Island, SC and later as director of a barrier island non-profit. Returning home to Louisiana... salt water still runs in her veins, and she is known to answer the phone and even negotiate a deal with crab trap in hand. As a listener, adviser and closer, Arla will guide you through your first home purchase and raise a glass to your dream house upgrade.

What makes Arla Lafayette's top Realtor?

Arla's dedication to her clients sets her apart from the rest. Because relationships are so important, she really listens to her clients and negotiates with their best interest in mind. She has the experience and knowledge of the market to give you informed, sound advice. And she'll guide you through every step of the process.

Louisiana Native, Nature Lover

A native of Louisiana, Arla left after high school and earned degrees in Marine Biology and Education in South Carolina. She worked as a naturalist and then as a director of a barrier island non-profit near Charleston before coming home. While salt water still runs in her veins, she is passionate about real estate and helping her clients. Arla is even known for answering the phone and closing a deal with crab trap in hand.

Looking for the best?
Well, you've found her.

Take a look at some of her accomplishments:

#1 Realtor in Acadiana Office, 2019 & 2023
#3 Realtor in Latter & Blum Company Wide, 2023
Top 10 Realtor, since 2013
Cumulative Closed Sales Volume = $190+ Million
Cumulative Closed Transactions = 700+
15 Transactions Sold over $1,000,000
84% Repeat & Referral Business
$350,000 Personal Average Sales Price

Were you referred to Arla? She hopes so.

That's Arla's mission - to be the most referred Realtor in the Acadiana market. Why is most of her business coming from past clients and word of mouth? Because Arla works hard to build strong relationships with her clients. She really connects with people and wants to make the entire real estate process as easy as possible. She's also very accessible and will return messages promptly. Effective communication and negotiating are key in real estate - and that's what you'll get with Arla.

Mission Statement

Arla Slaughter's mission is to work hard to build enduring relationships with her clients, to earn their trust with prompt and professional service, and to become the most referred Realtor in the Louisiana market.

Education

Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, LA
College of Charleston, South Carolina, BS in Marine Biology
Clemson University, South Carolina, MS in Zoology and Education
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) since 2010
Certified Ninja Selling since 2019

Licensed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission