John Ray Perkins
Husband and Father; Real Estate Owner
John Ray Perkins III is a top-producing real estate agent in Lafayette, Louisiana, and the founder of The John Ray Group. Known for his high-energy personality, market knowledge, and “Hey hey, it’s John Ray” brand, John Ray helps buyers, sellers, and investors make confident real estate decisions across Acadiana.
With a background in ministry, marketing, leadership, and client service, John Ray brings a relational and practical approach to every conversation. Whether he’s breaking down the local market, sharing behind-the-scenes real estate lessons, or highlighting the people and stories that make South Louisiana special, John Ray’s goal is simple: to educate, encourage, and serve his community beyond the transaction.
From Ministry to Real Estate: Lessons From a Career Pivot with John Ray Perkins
In this episode of The Deal Podcast, host Joshua Wilson and co-host Jude David, JD, DCL, MBA and Managing Partner at FA Mergers, sit down with John Ray Perkins, a top-producing Realtor with Keller Williams Realty of Acadiana in Lafayette, Louisiana. After 20+ years in youth and parish ministry at St. Peter's in Carencro and St. P...