John Ray Perkins, Realtor

Experiencia fantástica: Dealing with real estate from a distance is very challenging. Add busy schedules, and Louisiana’s laws that are very unique to themselves - and you had a perfect recipe for high stress .. we knew no one. This team was referred by a long time friend still living in the area. This team took a lot of the stress off of us, hand walked us though it all and made the anxiety of distance and so much more go way. Jennifer, John Ray and the team - thank you! We could not have done this without you all. Shout out to Marsha, Stevie and so many others as well. Sincerely The Clements

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is very knowledgeable about buying a new home and makes a big life decision simple with step-by-step process and answers for all your questions! Thanks John Ray for all your help!

Experiencia fantástica: John is a great guy who will walk you through the process.

Experiencia fantástica: John was amazing from beginning to end, very straight to the point and does not waste anytime and does not sugarcoat anything. Throughout the home buying process he was almost like a lawyer fighting for you to get certain things done on the home or cutting deals and agreements. 10/10 experience and will recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home!

Experiencia fantástica: We're so grateful to have had John Ray Perkins as our realtor. It's been over twenty years since we bought a house, so we were still pretty clueless. He was patient with all of our questions and quickly got us the answers we needed. He made sure everything went as smoothly as possible from when we started looking at places through the closing, and he even got us some information we needed after the process was finished. Overall, our experience with John Ray was outstanding, and we're definitely glad to have him on board when we're ready to sell the house we're moving out of.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was a calming force during this whole process. He was extremely patient with us as we slowly cleared out my mom's house for sale. All the while he kept us informed about the house we had been looking at to buy. Then when it was time to work up a deal, I felt he had our backs 100%. I would highly recommend him for our real estate needs.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray made selling our home in the Saint Streets completely stress-free. Everything was handled seamlessly, and we didn’t have to be there for any part of the process. Truly a great experience!

Experiencia fantástica: Working with John Ray Perkins made both selling our existing home and purchasing our new one an exceptional experience. He was thorough, patient, and always willing to explain every step of the process so we felt confident and informed. John Ray consistently went above and beyond—often calling just to check in, answer questions, or make sure we weren’t feeling overwhelmed. His commitment, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. I would highly recommend John Ray Perkins to anyone considering a realtor. He will not steer you wrong.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a great experience with such a great guy. A short timeline posed no issues, and everyone involved was extremely professional and caring. I highly recommend JohnRay and KW!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is the best. He always goes above and beyond!

Experiencia fantástica: So helpful and patient with us for our first home buying experience! Also super knowledgeable and greatly appreciated being made comfortable enough to ask questions throughout the process!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was the only person I considered when trying to sell my mom's house. He helped us to maneuver a difficult path to sign a sale. He is professional, knowledgeable and knows the market trends. I would recommend him to anyone seeking to sell. He SUCCEEDS!

Experiencia fantástica: Fast, easy to work with, very professional.

Experiencia fantástica: All went well. No complaints.

Experiencia fantástica: Smooth ,fast , and easy transition. Attentive to getting things finalized in a timely manner and keeping everyone informed .

Experiencia fantástica: As the buyer's agent, working across the table with John Ray was a great experience. Communication was clear and consistent. In fact, it was his openness and communication that got this deal to the table to start with. We jumped a little outside the box, got the property under contract, sailed through inspections, and celebrated a win for both our clients. I would work with him again any time. Thanks, John Ray!

Experiencia fantástica: Outstanding realtor from start to finish.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray did an excellent job in helping me buy this home. He handled all inspections, lined up repairmen and made sure everything was done timely. I strongly recommend him for your residential real estate needs.

Experiencia fantástica: Great man to do business with, explains everything thoroughly and gets things done efficiently. He met with us quite a few times for us to look at the house, and worked around our timing. If you are looking for a home in/or around the Lafayette or Opelousas area, I strongly recommend him.

Experiencia fantástica: Working with John Ray was such a great experience! He made the whole process smooth and stress-free, always available to answer questions and guide us along the way. On top of being an excellent realtor, I know him personally since our kids go to school together — and he’s truly a good person in and out of business. Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Going with John Ray for selling our old house and buying our new one was the easiest and best decision we made for our home! From starting on a whim of buying a new house, to adjusting our timeline, to getting to the closing table, John Ray was there for us every step of the way. Always responsive, always available, and willing to drop everything to help us out with whatever we needed. We had concerns with the timeline of having a contingent offer for selling our old house as we were waiting for our new construction home to be finished, but John Ray got us a great deal that fit our situation perfectly. With his strategic price point and marketing of our house, it sold after being on the market for only 3 days! It made for a stress-free process of selling our home to be able to use those funds toward our next home. If you need a realtor for anything, John Ray Perkins is your guy!

Experiencia fantástica: Home buying should always be this easy! John Ray's extensive market knowledge and years of experience helped manage our expectations and found us the perfect home. His professionalism, work ethic, and relationships with others in the real estate industry ensured a smooth home buying experience from beginning to end. John Ray promised us two things, a high level of communication and a 5 star experience, and that's exactly what we received!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was an excellent realtor. He made the whole process easy and stress-free . Would totally recommend him to everyone

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray has been the example of a professional, courteous, encouraging and also honest Realtor! From day one , he did his due diligence and told us exactly what to expect without any false hopes but with a genuine expectation . We never met in person but he’s the type of person that feels like old friends . Thank you to our realtor in Foley, Stephanie Mcbride for referring John Ray to us. We couldn’t be more pleased .

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was a tremendous help on selling our house. He always kept us up to date on all things related on the sell. He was great communicator, which kept us at ease. If anyone is looking for a competent and reliable realtor, do yourself a favor and give John Ray a chance to sell your home. We have nothing but great things to say about our experience. Thanks John Ray for selling our home.

Experiencia fantástica: As a first time home buyer, John Ray was extremely helpful during this process. He provided amazing communication and transparency the entire time. I highly recommend him!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was so easy to work with. He keeps on top of everything regarding the sale process and answers all of your questions. I would not hesitate to use his services again and I would refer him to all my family and friends.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was so helpful and patient with my extensive list of wants when buying a home in Lafayette. He fielded questions from me through the process, talked me through a few setbacks and doubts, and accommodated my (many) last minute requests for viewings. It was a pleasure working with him and having his expertise on the market when moving to a new town. As an added bonus, he’s pretty fun, too!

Experiencia fantástica: JR!! Where do I even begin… We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with John Ray on the purchase of two homes, and each experience was truly outstanding. From start to finish, he was honest, responsive, and incredibly attentive to what we were looking for. Both homes ended up being exactly what we wanted, and we couldn’t be happier. We’re so grateful for everything he did for us!

Experiencia fantástica: Knowledgeable, helpful. Great service.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray has extensive knowledge of the current and past real estate market. The marketing plans that he has in place, not only pushes his business to the next level, but benefits his clients with their buying and selling needs. His attention to detail ensures a successful transaction for all parties involved.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is very thorough when it comes to collecting information. Anytime I have questions about the market, he is my go to expert to have a better understanding of how the market looks today

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is wonderful to work with. He is consistent, he does what he says, and his integrity is high. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was absolutely amazing to work with. He was very honest, kind and helpful during the process of selling our home. He made it a point to know what our end goal was and advised us as best as he could so we could get what we wanted from selling our house. I highly recommend anyone to use John Ray to help you sell or buy a home!

Experiencia fantástica: Very Knowledgeable. Always makes himself available to put my mind at ease, answering all the questions.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was a pleasure to work with! He is extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and dependable. He made sure that we were all on the same page on every step of our journey and went above and beyond to act in our best interest while keeping us informed.

Experiencia fantástica: Great realtor! Made the process of relocating super smooth and easy!

Experiencia fantástica: Johnray got the job done!! He was always available to answer any questions that I had and if there was a question about a specific house he didn’t already know he quickly got the answer for me. He is knowledgeable and easy to work with! If you are looking for a seamless home buying process go with JohnRay!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray has made our home buying process a smooth & easy experience. From our initial conversation, I knew we chose the best realtor for us. He has a very good work ethic, he is knowledgeable, professional, & personable. Couldn’t have done it without his help and guidance. I highly recommend choosing John Ray as your real estate agent.

Experiencia fantástica: From start to finish, it has been an absolute pleasure working with John Ray in purchasing our first home! His knowledge, expertise, professionalism, dedication and determination in helping us find our perfect home has made our home buying process such a smooth experience. He has been along side us each step of the way & we couldn’t be happier with our new home. We are beyond thankful for having such an amazing realtor like John Ray who made it such a great & exciting experience for us.

Experiencia fantástica: Literally the best you’ll find! He helps you through every step and makes the most stressful of processes feel like a walk in the park. Can’t praise him enough. Wonderful guy.

Experiencia fantástica: I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Ray on a real estate transaction. He went above and beyond to help make the transaction as smooth as possible from first viewing to the closing table. I hope to get the opportunity to work with him again soon and highly recommend him.

Experiencia fantástica: Our experience with John Ray was exceptional. He is extremely professional with tremendous knowledge about the Lafayette market. His input into our decision to list/sell our home was priceless. 13 moves in our lifetime, 12 of those with a realtor involved, this was definitely the best experience to date. John Ray is at the top of his game!

Experiencia fantástica: I had the absolute pleasure of working with John Ray on a real estate transaction. He was more than helpful; he went above and beyond to share knowledge and advice with me every step of the way. He helped make the transaction as smooth as possible from first viewing to the closing table. I hope to get the opportunity to work with him again soon and highly recommend the services he provides.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is an awesome realtor who makes this process extremely easy. Very knowledgeable, personable, and understanding. He is the one to go to with if you’re looking to purchase a home!

Experiencia fantástica: Highly recommend!!! We had a handful of hiccups along the way and John Ray made sure all of our questions were answered, advocated for us, and made this process as smooth as possible!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was outstanding through my entire home buying process. His knowledge and expertise made for a stress free experience despite several complications that were out of our control. He maintained communication throughout the process and provided contact information for other services related to the new home at my request. 10 out of 5 stars.

Experiencia fantástica: Best Realtor in town

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray has a way about him that makes you feel like you've been friends for a lifetime. He was always reassuring and supportive no matter what crazy questions I presented him with. Hands down, best experience.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray!!! I have to first thank Alison Rouly Periou for introducing us together! Then you came in then took this house sold it like a champ!! Keely and I want to Thank you for everything!!! You are a great person and realtor!!!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was awesome to work with. When we came to meetings at his office with the kids he was not phased and even played with them. He was available anytime we needed him. He answered all our questions promptly. Best of all, he listened to us. Would recommend!!

Experiencia fantástica: This process was possibly the smoothest housing purchase yet! John Ray took the time and payed attention to the details in my criteria that best fit me and my wants in a home and property! From a life long friend, a mentor in many ways and now the Realtor that got the job done!! I will always recommend John Ray to family and friends for their home searching needs! “Hey Hey, call, John Ray”

Experiencia fantástica: I've had the pleasure of working with John Ray Perkins as my trusted realtor for some time, and had the pleasure of calling him a friend much longer. I couldn't be more satisfied with my experiences with him representing me at the closing table. His enthusiasm for real estate is contagious and very exciting to work with as rookie investor. John Ray has an ability to make the impossible happen when it comes to getting offers accepted. His creative and strategic approach to crafting offers has proven successful numerous times. His innovative thinking and his knack for finding unique ways to make my offers stand out are his true strengths. It's not just about numbers with John Ray; it's about understanding the market, anticipating trends, and applying his experience to position offers in a way that sellers can't resist. Whether it's negotiating like a pro or leveraging his extensive network, John Ray has a bag of tricks that consistently turn the odds in our favor. His track record of getting my offers accepted sum it all up. John Ray has been my trusted advisor since day one and I have recommended him to countless friends and family members. I cannot speak highly enough about his character. I trust him fully with my families real estate interests and hope this review helps the reader by coaxing them to contact him.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is such a pleasure to work with.

Experiencia fantástica: Professional and Highly Knowledgeable! Love working with John Ray!

Experiencia fantástica: Such an amazing man to work with on the purchase of my new home… John Ray went out of his way to make sure I got what I wanted and went out of his way to make sure I received the best deal possible…. If you ever need someone to help you with your future home give John Ray Perkins at Keller Williams a call… He will make sure you find your future home… Thanks so much John Ray….

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was one of many who I called in an emergency to find me a new place to live. However, he was the only one who shared in our urgency, and in a few hours had 3-5 houses lined up for us to view. And they were not his listings, but fit our needs. He truly listened to our needs and wants and helped us make a great decision.

Experiencia fantástica: Thanks to John Ray Perkins for his patience over the past 2 years while waiting for me to decide whether or not to sell the home I grew up in. He was diligent and gave me some great advice.

Experiencia fantástica: As a title attorney in the Acadiana market, I have worked with John Ray many times over the last several years. I can honestly say that every single client of his that has closed with our title company has been nothing but extremely satisfied. His expertise in the industry and his communication with his clients and our company throughout the closing process make him one of the best realtors in our area.

Experiencia fantástica: I highly recommend using John Ray as your realtor! He is communicative, knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and professional. He is always out at continuing education classes and industry events, keeping himself present, engaged, and educated on the status of the market. I would most definitely be confident in him to represent my real estate transaction!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray Perkins demonstrates the highest level of professionalism at every step of a transaction. He is a man of excellent character and truly a pleasure to work with!

Experiencia fantástica: JR is one of the absolute BEST in the business! His attention and dedication to his clients needs is second to none! There is a reason he is a top producer in Lafayette and continues to remain at the top year in and year out!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is a great agent! I've personally watched him in meetings with his clients and he is always extremely thorough and guides them in all aspects of the transaction from start to finish! I would highly recommend him if you are looking for an real estate agent!

Experiencia fantástica: One of the best! Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: We can’t say enough good things about John Ray. His knowledge of the market, strategic mindset, and solid work ethic made a potentially chaotic home buying process simple and fun. The quality of his work is exceptional and we knew we were in good hands every step of the way. He was an absolute joy to work with and we wrapped up our journey with both a dream home and a solid friend in John Ray.

Experiencia fantástica: John was very nice and always available at any time to answer questions. If I had to do it all over again I would choose John as my realtor.

Experiencia fantástica: Our experience with John was second to none You couldn’t ask for a better Realtor from beginning to end during the process he was so helpful and ease our mind with the tedious process and now we are proud owners of a new home. So Thanks John glad you were our Realtor you’re the Best!! A

Experiencia fantástica: Though finding a house was a struggle over the last five months, working with John Ray was a joy. He was always delightful and positive. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a pleasant experience in searching for a home which otherwise can be an exhausting one.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray made sure to let us know everything with each step of the process. We never had to guess about what our next step was. He is very honest and works diligently to give you the best selling/buying experience! 100% recommend!!

Experiencia fantástica: We entered the market unsure of what to do- rent or sell. John Ray had a vast knowledge of pros, cons, obstacles we would face with both scenarios. As sellers, we appreciated his honest yet do what’s best approach. Additionally, we added the challenge of moving out of state right as our home hit the market. Throughout the process, John Ray was communicative, proactive, and everything you’d want and more from a realtor. Our home was under contract and closed swiftly. As my kids would say, ‘10 out of 10, would definitely recommend!’ Thank you, John Ray!

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing realtor that is willing to do anything to make sure the buyer is happy with their purchase and making the right deal. He has very clear lines of communication and quick with anything that he owes you or says he will get done. John Ray helped/helping (at the appraisal/underwriting part of this journey) me make the biggest purchase of my life and making sure everything goes smoothly. Very honest and trust worthy! First house i was buying fell through at no fault of him and he never skipped a beat! I highly recommend John Ray as your realtor, to help you manage such a large investment change in your life!! I learned a lot during our home buying adventure together!

Experiencia fantástica: My husband and I have bought and sold a home in the past. After many years in our home it was time that we downsize. We found John Ray as a realtor by luck one weekend when looking at a house we liked. From the beginning John Ray proved to be the best person for the job. It was immediately apparent that Joh Ray was knowledgeable about the current market and completely understood our goals.He never hesitated to educate us on realistic vs unrealistic expectations. We bought and sold a house. Our situation was unique and it was filled with lots of obstacles .John Ray helped us navigate through them all. We had a wonderful outcome that I’m convinced no other realtor could have provided. Within days of our sales listing we had multiple offers. He was able to sell our home and we were able to buy our forever home .John Ray held our hands through the entire process. He was always available by phone or text…10/10 best realtor I’ve ever known.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was super helpful with purchasing our new home and selling our old home. He is very knowledgeable and was readily available when we needed him. He made the entire process run really smooth! Highly recommend him to anyone!

Experiencia fantástica: John was outstanding and made finding our home and the remote buying process much easier.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was immensely helpful and necessary in buying our house. He kept me from making a million terrible decisions over 2 years and was very patient with me. Ultimately, we bought our dream home and it's all thanks to John Ray. He's always available when you need him, extremely helpful, made the house transition very smooth, and even helped us with home repair recommendations after the sale. Couldn't recommend him more. More. A+ times a thousand

Experiencia fantástica: If you are need of an outstanding, dedicated, do anything that it takes realtor....Look NO further! After the loss of my elderly parents last year, I was left with the task of selling several properties in older, not so desirable areas anymore. Despite the fact that his compensation would be minimal by comparison to better markets, he accepted the challenge. I live out of state, which limited me on numerous needs that required my immediate attention. Without hesitation, John Ray jumped right in to retain several different Professionals (Plumbing, painting, electrical, material procurement, permits, etc.) I cannot begin to express my appreciation for the numerous tasks' he encountered and dealt with in my absence. This man is a true Professional!! I just cannot say enough about his work ethic, knowledge, and professionalism. After numerous setbacks beyond our control, it took us close to a year to complete everything, but now thanks to John Ray....we are Done! My only regret is that this forum will not let me give 10 STARS! Thanks again my friend for an outstanding job!

Experiencia fantástica: Personable, Reliable, Trustworthy. John Ray and his team are all about their client. He made the home-buying process fun and simple.

Experiencia fantástica: The absolute best! Always available for questions and willing to help. Wouldn't have been able to do this without John Ray.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was patient and resourceful in helping us get our house sold. We appreciated his feedback throughout the process and will recommend him to our family and friends. Thanks John Ray!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray was so helpful when it came to finding and purchasing my first home!! He made the whole process so easy! He was very helpful and knowledgeable with anything I threw his way! Even after closing, he was still there to answer any questions I had. And his assistant Camille is fabulous too!! Contact John Ray if you’re looking for a 10-star, seamless experience!

Experiencia fantástica: We recently worked with John Ray as both buyers and sellers and couldn’t be happier with the quality of service, his expertise, and overall experience of working with him and his team. It is great to have someone on your side who you know is trustworthy and looking out for your best interests throughout the process. Highly recommend John Ray and his team for any of your real estate needs.

Experiencia fantástica: If you ever need an exceptional realtor, Hey Hey John Ray is your man. Although our sale was long and difficult because selling and buying at the same. John Ray never gave up and got it done for us. He also kept us in the loop and stayed in contact with us the whole time. Thank you so much for helping us. Katrina and I love our new home. Kevin & Katrina Huckeba

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray helped get my home sold, and fast!!! He was there and helpfull from prepping and staging, helped me find contactors to complete my projects, was quick with ideas throughout negotiations with the buying party, and made the whole process much less stressful than I had anticipated!

Experiencia fantástica: I cannot say enough about this guy! Not only did he sell my home, but was tenacious and creative in his search for my new home. He is a go-getter and extremely knowledgable and personable as well. I would, and do, recommend him to anyone/everyone who is buying or selling a home!

Experiencia fantástica: As a past realtor, I appreciate attention to details John Ray Perkins demonstrates… I never had to wait for a call from him to keep us informed… always on top of what was happening…. Always delivered what he promised. Professional, timely, and knowledgeable…

Experiencia fantástica: From day one, John Ray worked so hard to get us into our first home! He made the home buying process as easy as possible, and kept us informed every step along the way!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray and his team helped me and my wife sell land, the entire process was quick and painless. Very professional and educated in his field!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray has helped me as both a buyer’s and seller’s agent. He was a fantastic help and resource to me, and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a quality real estate agent.

Experiencia fantástica: John ray was a huge help to my family he was very professional and kind. We got into our new home way faster then anticipated. He was even helpful after the sale. I would definitely recommend him to all friends and family.

Experiencia fantástica: Truthfully when my wife and I began the home buying experience John Ray was not our original realtor. The lending company we were working with assigned us a realtor and we were not happy with their level of customer service. A friend couple of ours who worked with John Ray in the past recommended him and we saw no harm in at least meeting with him. After just one meeting I was completely blown away by his level of professionalism and the personal touch he brings to each client. If I didn’t know better I would have sworn we were his only clients. That is the kind of dedicated service you will get when you work with John Ray and if you are buying in the Lafayette area, I would recommend no one else more highly.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray and his team went above and beyond to make sure I was able to purchase the home my heart was set on. We had many obstacles to go through because of Covid and changing policy, but they never gave up on and made sure I was kept in the loop every step of the way.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray helped us sell a townhome that we had for our college kids. We had gone the route of selling ourselves and this became to much for us to continue. That’s when we contacted John Ray and put this task in his hands. He handled everything from setting up an open house, the appointments and the final sale. It was great, I would highly recommend John Ray for all properties listings. You will be glad you did.

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is by far the best realtor! During the process of buying our home, he was & still is always there for us, answering the many questions I always have. He’s awesome & genuinely cares. Anybody who passes up the opportunity to work with him is missing out!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray will do everything in his honest power to help find what you want. He is a go getter which is a great quality to have. Very kind and honest man. Thank you Ha ha ha John Ray

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray is a joy to work with, honest, and knowledgeable! We always felt like we were in good hands and made us feel like we were his only clients. He is the best!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray and his team are some of the most professional and reliable realtors I’ve ever had the pleasure in working with. They truly went above and beyond for my family helping us get into our forever home. I could not recommend anyone more capable than John Ray and his team to find you exactly what you are looking for in a home and then doing everything in his power to ensure that you get everything you deserve from a Real estate agent and more.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing customer service! John Ray not only takes good care of his clients before and during the transaction, he continues to take care of them after the sale. Thoughtful, creative, and a great person to work with. Highly recommend choosing him!

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray helped me get into a wonderful condo that was both spacious and convenient to work. He was amazing to work with. Extremely knowledgeable and got back to me with my questions and concerns immediately.

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome Realtor from start to finish .

Experiencia fantástica: John Ray helped me to sell my previous home and purchase my new home. He made the process effortless and I was able to close on both sales the same day. I had 2 offers the day my home was listed for sale. John Ray offered a variety of services and support to ensure our home was market ready and would have "curb appeal" so we could sell quickly. I have referred John Ray to friends and family and all have had a great experience.