Lafayette was founded in 1947, and later became a member of the National Association of Realtors. The Lafayette has renamed its Board of Realtors in 2005 to Realtor Association of Acadiana (RAA). The association of local realtors is committed to representing Louisiana and its members by upholding a high level of integrity.
Presently, Acadiana MLS is an organization for over 1400 real estate professionals and 150 affiliate members who are deeply involved in the real estate industry. RAA is the third largest real estate association in the state.