Professional Bio
About Liacia M. Baaheth-SYLVAIN, Broker, REALTOR® & Community Advocate
Liacia M. Baaheth-SYLVAIN is an accomplished real estate broker, project leader, and community advocate with more than 25 years of experience spanning brokerage management, public-sector acquisitions, relocation services, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Known for her strategic vision, organizational skill, and ability to lead diverse teams through complex negotiations, she has been recognized at state and national levels for advancing real estate standards, regulatory planning, and professional development initiatives.
📍 2226 Wooddale Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Office) | 15067 East Lakefront Drive, Gonzales, LA 70737 (Home)
(225) 906-9350 ~ Office | (225) 954-0768 ~ Cell | (225) 622-3810 ~ Home | 📧 lacy@sellswithlacy.com
Education & Credentials
Holds a B.S. in Business (Minor: Project Management) from the University of Phoenix (2024, Magna Cum Laude), a Professional Certificate in Project Management, and a Certification in Urban Land Development from the Urban Land Institute. Also awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg (2014). Licensed Louisiana Broker since 2003 with designations including ABR, GRI, CDPE, RENE, AHWD, C2EX, VRM, and USA Cares Veteran Certification.
Associations & Committees
Active member of NAR, Louisiana REALTORS®, BRAREB, GBRAR, NAREB, ARELLO, and IRWA. Serves on the NAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, chairs the Louisiana REALTORS® DE&I Committee (2023–2024), and participates in Louisiana REALTORS® Legislative & Professional Standards Committees. Also serves on the Southern University College of Business Gala Committee.
Career Highlights
A career defined by leadership, public service, and industry-shaping appointments:
Federal Political Coordinator – NAR
Appointed 2025–2026, representing Louisiana REALTORS® at the national level for the National Association of REALTORS®.
Louisiana Real Estate Commission
Appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards; served as Secretary/Treasurer (2019), Vice Chairman (2020), and Chairman (2021).
LREC Strategic Plan Chairman
Designated Committee Chairman to create and implement the Louisiana Real Estate Commission Strategic Plan (2016–2022).
Director of Professional Development
Led statewide industry education and professional standards for Louisiana REALTORS® (2023); elected Board of Director, At Large (2021–2022, 2024–2026).
Also serves as Past President of the Baton Rouge Association of Real Estate Brokers (BRAREB) and brings over 20 years of public-sector contract experience in acquisition, relocation, and property management for state and municipal projects across Louisiana.
Company Overview: Lacy Baaheth & Associates
Mission
Adept at stakeholder engagement, policy implementation, and creating innovative programs that drive urban revitalization, housing solutions, and economic development across Louisiana's diverse communities.
Profile
As Founder and Owner of Lacy Baaheth & Associates, Liacia leads a full-service, multi-parish brokerage serving Jefferson, EBR, WBR, Tangipahoa, Ascension, Orleans, and additional parishes. She also founded AM/REPS (Asset Management & Real Estate Procurement Services). Her team of 10 agents benefits from robust training, compliance programs, and her deep specialization in property management, foreclosure, REO, and relocation services. She additionally serves as a Subject Matter Expert Instructor at Southern University College of Business, teaching the Developing Neighborhood Developers Certificate Program.
Core Capabilities
Her teams, driven by innovative ideas and results, specialize in:
Brokerage Management & Agent Development
Public-Sector Acquisition & Relocation
Right-of-Way (ROW) Specialist Services
Infrastructure & MOVEBR Project Contracts
REO, Foreclosure & Property Management
Urban Land Development & Revitalization
Regulatory Planning & Professional Standards
Certifications & Designations
Licensed Louisiana Real Estate Broker (2003) with professional designations including ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute), CDPE, RENE, AHWD, C2EX, VRM, Fairhaven, and USA Cares Veteran Certification. Magna Cum Laude graduate, University of Phoenix (2024).
Select Public Contracts
- Parish of EBR & LA DOTD: MOVEBR Projects — Sherwood Forest Extension, Hooper Road, Ardenwood/Lobdell Connector, Lee Drive, Tiger Bend, Old Hammond Highway
- EBR Sewerage Commission & City of Baton Rouge: Glen Oaks Drive, North Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation, Pecue Lane/I-10 Interchange
- CSRS, Inc. & Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority: Land acquisition, servitude agreements, environmental compliance
Liacia M. Baaheth-Sylvain