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Your Virtual Agent for a Brave New Era in Real Estate

As the saying goes – “If you can find your SPOUSE online – you can find your HOUSE online!

Well… Sort of.

But it isn’t as simple as browsing through the MLS online – or picking out your new home on Zillow, or Realtor.com, is it? Because any homebuyer will tell you stories about how they fell in love with a property online, only to be sorely disappointed in the real thing. Pictures can, indeed, paint a thousand words – it’s just… depending on how realistic those pictures are – they don’t always tell the whole truth. So you’re simply NOT going to make offers sight unseen on houses you find online – are you?

The Qualities and Services you need in your Virtual Realtor

Intuition – First and foremost – you need a Realtor who “gets you” – one who will truly listen to what you’re asking for – one who has a deep level of experience and knowledge of the marketplace – and one who can competently guide you to homes that are good options without wasting your time on homes that you’d never consider!

Well-Connected & Well-Respected – This is one of those times when Experience Matters. It’s a tough marketplace, with unusual curveballs thrown in, at a time like this – You’ll need a Realtor who can get things done – one who possesses the resourcefulness, tact and the soft-skills to handle unusual circumstances and tough negotiations with ease and grace – turning roadblocks into opportunities for you –

High Tech Virtual Tools – More, now than ever, you need a Realtor who can utilize and offer the latest tools to make your search (or listing) as accessible as possible.

Here’s a sampling of the tools I use to make your home shopping easier:

Virtual Tours and Walk Through Previews of the homes on the top of your “Must See” list. Using 360 VR Cameras, and Live Video Conferencing, we can bridge the gap between homes that “look great” on the internet – and screen out the homes, virtually, that you really aren’t interested in.

Interactive 360 Virtual Tours – A Second Look – Anytime you want!! Having a Flex360 virtual tour of the home that you have chosen allows you to remember the features – MEASURE spaces… fall in love, again and again with your new home during the negotiation and due diligence period. You can review your home inspection remotely – while looking at the actual home while your inspection report reveals conditions that you need to be aware of. In fact, I can attend your home inspection and create 360 virtual tour footage of the home inspector’s findings so that we can review and discuss them together remotely – via Zoom – without the need for you to be present at the home inspection.

In-Person Tours Still Offered – By narrowing down the number of wasted tours, we can focus, in person, on only the homes that you really want to see. This significantly reduces unnecessary risks and exposure during Covid-19 concerns. During a live tour, we will use 100% of the best practices available for social distancing. We will take our time and proceed with safety, every time. I will arrive at the home 15 minutes prior to our showing, and will: Turn on all lights, using sanitizer and gloves; unlock and open all doors, so that touching doors isn’t necessary. We will utilize booties on our shoes, wash hands, use sanitizer and disinfecting aerosols when needed. By the time you arrive, the home will be ready for us to safely tour. When we are finished, I will secure the home, re-sanitize anywhere we have touched, for the homeowner’s protection, gather and dispose of any gloves, masks, booties or paper towels we have used during our showing in a closed container.

During our In-Person Tour – I will have my 360 camera ready to take any additional images/shots that you really want to remember. This will be a fully custom, virtual experience for you, and a brand new level of home buying!

How Do I Qualify to become a Client?

This is a very special, and energy-intensive level of “Virtual Concierge” service – In addition to 30+ years of deep experience and expertise, my clients also receive these additional services. Naturally, therefore, I must limit my clientele to well-qualified, serious buyers.

The 3 Pre-requisites:

Fully Pre-Approved Buyers: I accept clients at all price points – entry-level homes, to luxury estates for this service, however, I do ask of all of my clients to demonstrate financial qualification through my preferred lender, including a review of documentation, bank statements and source of funds to close. (You are always welcome to shop lenders and use whichever lender you prefer for the actual purchase)

Buyer-Broker Agreement: I ask for an exclusive representation agreement as your Broker for a period of at least 6 months. I also offer a “No hassle, easy-exit agreement”. If at any time, our business relationship isn’t working out – for either of us, I simply ask that we discuss the issues before saying “good-bye”. Fair enough?

Serious, Motivated Buyers Only – at this level of service: If you are ready and committed to purchasing a home at the best price possible, with reasonable expectations that match the current market conditions, and will agree to remain as committed and interested in moving forward as I am in helping you do so – we have a great fit! (Ps. If you’re just bored – let’s stay home – neither of us needs the exposure!)

Call, or email me today if you’d like more information about becoming a Preferred Virtual Concierge Client

Currently Serving St Tammany and Tangipahoa Parishes for Virtual Concierge Clients

Jeri Creson, Broker Owner-Refresh Southcoast Realty

985-869-0332

jericreson@yahoo.com

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Summary of CARES Act provisions, for Realtors and their Consumers – Published March 27, 2020

Please note: This is an official publication in it’s unmodified form from the National Association of Realtors. I found it very well-written, and far more precisely educational than any article on this subject that I have seen, thus far. Please use this as a tool and guideline to begin planning and discovering which provisions of this new Act may apply to you. As always, I recommend that you utilize this information as a tool to begin discussions with your professional and licensed tax advisior or financial planner. In this publication, in many places it says, “Realtors may…”. Please note that his article was issued directly to Realtors. These are not necessarily provisions JUST for Realtors, and may also, therefore, apply in your circumstance. Again – please ask these questions directly of your own financial professional for specific, personalized guidance.

And as always, If I might be of assistance with your Real Estate needs, I am here to help!

Jeri Creson 985-869-0332

NAR Publication Download

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INFLATION During Covid-19: One Ounce of Preparation ….

Is now worth more than TEN pounds of Cure .

Each day we wake to new stories about the Coronavirus Pandemic. In case you haven’t noticed yet. We are now, officially, in the finger-pointing stage. Leaders all over the world are pointing fingers at other leaders, saying, “If only YOU had taken this seriously – we would have too”…. or “I think YOU planted this!” …. or “They knew and didn’t tell us!”.

And maybe they did. And maybe they didn’t. But the only thing that really matters today, is running as fast as we can, in perfect coordination, to fight this pandemic before it becomes even worse. But what if we had known earlier and had done something better??? Would we have more ventilators on hand? More masks? More Toilet Paper? Crystal balls are hard to come by these days. So we do the best that we can with what we know.

This brings me to my point: Here’s something we DO know:

Hurricane Season begins in June. This year – perhaps because the Heavens are Angry – who knows??? Meteorologists are predicting more activity than normal. Therefore, if we are still, as many scientists are predicting, sheltering in place at home – it’s going to be of paramount importance that our HOME has Power.

Sure, you can buy a gas generator – but even this comes with a need for fuel which could become hard to get. How about considering a Solar Powered Tesla Battery Back up Power System? Because – The Sun is Free, available, and reliable. Even during a storm – we know, here in Louisiana, that that sun is going to come out shortly. During Hurricane season, even during the worst storms, there are plenty periods of intense sunshine. That’s just how it works. So why don’t we use that free energy to protect ourselves and our loved ones?

Right now, in preparation for Hurricane Season, I am offering an additional early-bird incentive of $500 in Energy Bill credits for customers who opt for a Solar Emergency Power System in the next 3 weeks. The system can be purchased with NO Money Down, and financed with low-interest rates 3.99%-5.49% on approved credit, over 10, 15 or 20 years. Right now, a 26% Federal Tax Credit is also available to help pay for your system. But you do have to hurry – The installation and permitting process is currently taking 6-8 weeks – HOWEVER – as the crisis continues, some departments in some areas have shut down, making permitting and installation impossible at this time. In those areas, we will be prioritizing our customers on a first come – first serve basis as the ability to install returns. We have some time, still, to prepare – But the clock is ticking – As the 5th Largest Solar Company in the US, and Number 1, best-reviewed solar provider on Angie’s List, nationwide, we are strong – both in spirit and financially – we are determined, and we will do our level best to provide the very best outcome possible for our customers in these uncertain days ahead. If emergency power is a priority for you – PLEASE Act Now.

Zoom consultations and remote home evaluations are being scheduled now – without the need for a home visit, in compliance with stay at home directives, already in place in many of our markets.

Step One: Call Jeri Creson 985-869-0332

Step Two: Gather Pictures with your Smartphone of each side of your home, any trees, obstacles…meter, breaker panel, etc. (We’ll provide you a complete list of pictures we need), and a copy of a recent utility bill so we can determine your average electricity usage

Step Three: Discuss your needs, questions and desired configuration of your system with me. We’ll determine during our meeting if you are a good candidate for a solar-powered backup system, and I will answer all of your questions – It’s a solar education consultation – not a sales pitch.

Step Four: We submit you for financing approval, sign your home improvement agreement, and begin the process of installing your new system!

Don’t Delay – Call and schedule your appointment TODAY!

Jeri Creson – Solar Energy Specialist

985-869-0332

(Please note that during this crisis, all time frames are estimated based on information known at the time of this blog publication, and are outside of our control. All terms are subject to change at any time without notice. Your system and terms will be determined at the time of sale based upon the conditions in place at that time. )

Wanna Try a Dry Run???

Try TESLA’s Powerwall Calculator to see what a Powerwall can Run for You in an Emergency!! https://www.tesla.com/support/powerwall/how-long-will-powerwall-last-in-an-outage?fbclid=IwAR2alvEsp_yJbpDfzyVaa124xbht55BvuznAGsLY0y6rEU6vQ5DgHQP8czg

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CREATE your own COVID-19 Stimulus Pay…

Do you know anyone who might be interested in considering Solar Panels? How about someone who would like a Solar Powered Tesla Battery Power System for Emergency Power? Then, You, My Friend…Are Hired!

(unofficially – of course – As a Referral Partner – Legal Disclosure: This does not constitute an employment contract – just a referral opportunity!!)

Very Simple – Download and install the Sunpro Referral App on your phone – Refer a friend, contact or associate who is: 1. A homeowner; 2. Would be interested in considering solar and/or solar battery back up systems; 3. Home isn’t too shaded to use solar energy.

Plus – please try to limit your referrals to Homeowners who will likely qualify for financing (650+ credit score and income source) or have the ability to pay cash to increase your odds of getting paid!

If your qualified referral meets with me – YOU will receive $35 and your friend will receive $25 – However – if they GO SOLAR with me – You’ll receive an additional $1,000 just for referring a qualified customer! (Online Appointments Available during this uncertain time!) It’s important to know that the first to refer a customer gets the fee – if the customer is already discussing solar with us – they are ineligible for referral –

So Don’t Wait! Be the first to refer your friends and neighbors – It’s like a GREAT 2nd Job – you can do from HOME – with NO Boss!!! As simple as using an App!

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Does Energy Security and the possibility of power outages matter during the Coronavirus??

Officials are telling us, “Don’t Panic” – but “Do Prepare”. And that’s good advice, just about anytime.

Let’s talk about: Solar Power with a Battery – and Real Life Situations…Like…Now.

Many of you know, in addition to being a real estate broker – my sub-specialty as an Energy Efficiency Specialist in building design and real estate has led me to add another aspect to my career: Solar Energy Specialist Consultant.

In this capacity, I educate consumers, evaluate their homes and specific circumstances – shade, natural resources, site design and home features to determine if solar is a possibility – then look at a client’s financial resources, motivation and plans regarding the long-term disposition of their home to help them decide if solar is a good fit for them right now.

One aspect in particular, however, that is often overlooked, or misunderstood is the value of Safety and Security during times of unrest, emergencies, etc., in providing a reliable and renewable source of power that isn’t dependant upon the grid, government or public agencies outside of one’s control.

It feels good to know that your home is a safe, secure and reliable place of refuge where one can retreat to in times like these.

As we stand here, faced with a wholly unexpected outbreak of a Coronavirus, and we’re being asked to shelter in place, in our homes – self-quarantine – we have all seen near panic regarding certain goods… toilet paper – rubbing alcohol – cleaning products. We’re stocking up on water, frozen goods – staples. And that’s good. We could, conceivably, be stuck in our homes a while!!

Not to bring in another worry – but rather to be realistic: We’re entering hurricane season. And if we know anything from China and Italy – we already can reasonably expect that our public services will be stretched to the max – with many skilled workers out sick, or possibly unwilling to come out of self-quarantine and help if public services get interrupted. So power outages are possible – and could, under the circumstances, be extended. Anyone who lived through Katrina knows that this is always a possibility in Southeast Louisiana.

So what could a little planning and a small investment do for you at a time like this? It could buy you some peace of mind – with at least a small solar array and Tesla battery – knowing that at least a panel of essential/critical load circuits could reliably be yours. The sun will continue to shine. Your panels will continue to produce, day after day, and your battery will continue to hold power and return it back to you for use. Even if the grid is down.

What does it cost? It depends – on the size of the system you need/want to offset your current usage. You can – however – invest in at least a minimal system of about 8-12 panels and a Tesla battery. As long as your home does not require extensive electrical upgrades added to the cost, your system, including the Tesla battery back up system, on approved credit could be $159 or less, with no money out of pocket, whatsoever. That’s a system with a worry-free, “bumper to bumper” warranty for 25 years on the panels and 10 on the battery. And that monthly payment would further be offsetting a minimum of $46.32 that you are already paying to your utility provider – (however, could offset significantly more than that, depending on your daily lifestyle, how, and when you are using your self-generated power. )

So, in reality, you are creating True Energy Freedom – Safety and Security – reducing your dependence on the Grid, and permanently locking in today’s costs for production of your future energy needs (with rising and uncertain utility costs) for a net monthly payment of around $100.

If you would like a consultation, and personal analysis of your home – but perhaps would prefer NOT to have visitors in your home during this uncertain time – I can do your analysis remotely – via a teleconference, with a few basic images of your home, your meter, electric panel, a copy of your electric bill (the one showing the 12-month usage graph), and some basic questions. If you decide that you’d like to go forward, we can set up one personal visit, under clean hands/CDC protocols so that I can verify the condition, location and feasibility of your system before we move forward to the permit stage.

Please call me at 985-869-0332 if you would like to schedule a free consultation –

Offer Available in: Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas, South Carolina, Tennessee and New Mexico.

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Home Buying: Ten Surprising Things your Real Estate Agent COULD be doing for you…

Real estate agents have the keys to the houses that you want to see. And they know how to write up a contract and present it to the seller – Sure. But if that’s all that you are expecting from your agent – you might be missing the boat.

One: Supreme Matchmaker. A skilled, intuitive buyer’s agent isn’t just an order taker who shows up at the property that you picked online, and opens the door for you. He or She listens to what you are saying – and what you AREN’T saying – and intuitively guides you to possibilities that you might not have even considered.

Two: Guide to Financing Options. While it isn’t the agent’s job, necessarily, to get deeply involved in your financing, an experienced agent knows that there is more than one way to skin a cat – and can help you recognize red flags and early trouble brewing with your loan officer if you aren’t being offered the best options, or service that will spell trouble for you later on in the transaction. Ultimately, your financial well-being is also to your agent’s financial benefit. Payoffs and kickbacks for recommending certain providers, like lenders, is illegal – so chances are, a reputable agent’s advice regarding financing sources and options is worth a listen –

Three: Trusted Advisor. Home searches are messy, emotional and sometimes reveal discoveries about yourself that you had not yet realized. It’s a time of change and growth. A sensitive and caring buyer’s agent can function as a sounding board, providing honest feedback, and helping you separate fears from fact, wants from need. This can help you remain balanced, and maintain a sound perspective.

Four: Privacy and Discretion. As mentioned earlier – the process can become very personal, and intimate. Many buyers hesitate to hire friends and family who are real estate agents, for this very reason. (Or regret doing so later) A true professional buyer’s agent not only understands and respects your privacy, but also takes great pains to protect it. We know that a client’s stories, experiences, finances, and choices are not fodder for the gossip mill – and their private documents need to be kept under lock and key. Moreover, what a client reveals personally, is never to be revealed in negotiation without their express consent – because loose lips sink ships.

Five: The Source of the Source. An experienced agent can be a priceless resource to help you ferret out the best options for all sorts of things: From home inspectors, contractors, scholarly articles from trusted sources during your due diligence period – even a sounding board to help point you in the direction of where to begin your research, and which questions need asking. Utilize the benefit of your agent’s deep experience, having guided many, many clients through similar waters.

Six: Skilled Negotiation. This might seem to be a given – not a surprise – however, negotiation is a subtle skill that is honed over time, not taught in real estate school. Your choice of a buyer’s agent could, very well, be the deciding factor in whether or not you are successful with your goal of obtaining the right home, at the right price – in the best condition possible. Negotiation occurs, not only during the offer and acceptance process, but, quite literally, at every step of the transaction – from advocacy in asserting your client’s rights to full disclosure, to obtaining the best pricing and services from inspectors, lenders, escrow departments and insurance policies – to cutting the best deal possible on inspection repairs or credits – a dedicated agent is working hard behind the scenes in your best interests.

Seven: Real Estate Ninja. Like the secret agents in Feudal Japan who deftly dealt with the problems of their employers under the cover of night – Your own personal real estate ninja will be heading off problems and averting near-miss disasters during your transaction – and a good deal of the time, you won’t even know it. A ninja-level buyer’s agent is trained to recognize the early signs of trouble, and head it off at the pass. As a luxury hotel chain once advertised: “The best surprise is no surprise!”

Eight: Unexpected Expertise. Depending on the agent whom you select, you may find a treasure trove of additional information and resources. Especially when selecting an agent with diverse life experience. You may find a former contractor, designer, “green” consultant, accountant… or perhaps an expert gardener, for example, who cares about many of the same things that you do, and can offer exceptional guidance beyond the basic transaction. No extra charge.

Nine: Relationship Mediator. Now, this is a fun one, and something that many veteran real estate agents can attest to – We often find ourselves helping couples, and family members find common ground and stick to the rules of engagement – bringing everyone back to the goal at hand: Finding beauty, harmony and the home that supports the life you want to live. Sometimes that means compromise within the union – and a talented, compassionate agent can help the partners see past their blocks of fear and disappointment to embrace the big picture where everyone gets something that matters deeply to them.

And Finally – Ten: A Sense of Humor. Purchasing a home should be fun. It’s a rare pleasure that we only get to do, at best, a handful of times in life. You can make the most of it, and make it a whole lot more enjoyable if your agent comes equipped with patience, resilience, and a great sense of humor when things don’t go perfectly as planned. Because – That’s life!

About the Author. Jeri Creson is a veteran real estate broker, dually licensed in Louisiana and California, NAR Green Designee, Solar Energy and Resource Efficient Home Consultant, Content Writer, Mediation Consultant, Expert Witness and Real Estate Trainer. Jeri is currently accepting new clients for the Spring and Summer of 2020 in the Greater New Orleans and St. Tammany Parish areas.

You may reach Jeri for a free consultation, or additional information at:

985-869-0332

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Searching for a Home? Choosing a Guide who cares about what YOU care about –

You want a new home. But are you searching for walls and floors? Or, are you really looking for a place to live your life from, that moves you – steals your heart – makes your senses, and sensibilities soar???

So you head to Zillow – or Realtor.com – and you spend your spare moments and nearly every night pouring over pictures and promises…hype and sales pitches, only to be disappointed, most of the time. On the weekends, you hit the open houses – not ready to be cornered by a sales pitch or get in some stranger’s car – knowing all too well what it feels like to have an agent, hungry for a commission, present a bunch of random houses that are NOTHING like you have envisioned. You’re trying to avoid having that uncomfortable conversation that says, “no thank you”…. But really thinking: “You Don’t Get Me – Is it so hard to just LISTEN??.”

I know. It’s frustrating. And you’re not in the mood to have your dreams crushed, and told that your vision is impossible. And it’s not. It’s really not – But finding the right fit takes time, effort and imagination. Something that seems to be in short supply!

Here’s what I care about: Homes that are more than sleeping arrangements, cooking facilities and shelter. Places that fit the way you envision your life, and support the dreams and goals that are uniquely your own. Comfortable, Energy-Efficient, Safe, Secure and Well-designed homes that will save you money on operating costs, not become a money-pit that you’ll never climb out of. And I’m specially trained to show you the difference.

And I’ll listen – then LEAD you to solutions with care, creativity and professionalism.

Accepting New Clients for Spring and Summer – Call me to schedule an Obligation-Free Consultation 985-869-0332

Jeri Creson – Broker, NAR GREEN Designee, Solar & Green Energy Consultant – 30+ Years as a Buyer Representation Specialist – Good Listener – Skilled Contract & Conflict Negotiator, Expert Witness & Arbitration Consultant

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Any Home can Become a Resource-Efficient Home…

Energy Efficient and NetZero homes do not have to be born that way! You can convert your home – virtually any home – to a resource-efficient home, little by little – over time. And here’s the GOOD NEWS – you can get paid to do it by growing the EQUITY in your home.

Once upon a time – not so long ago …well, actually, as recently as last week in Louisiana – there were very few effective mechanisms for demonstrating the value of the energy-efficient upgrades that savvy homeowners had invested in, in terms of adding true resale value to their homes. It’s not because consumers didn’t value such things as comfort, utility savings, and smart design – but rather, because until now, there had been no widely accepted mechanism for uniformly listing, valuing, quantifying and expressing the benefits of those improvements in the MLS or other advertising media. Therefore, those improvements were largely listed with no better emphasis or explanation than, “Great curb appeal!”, “cozy living room”, or “adorable decor”. And the buyer says, “Great! But I’m not going to pay more for “cute” and special gadgets”.

Enter: The Pearl Certification – Pearl Certification was one of the first start-up companies selected in the National Association of Realtors 2017 REACH initiative, focusing on key technological and market advancements to improve the housing marketplace. In a nutshell – the Pearl Certification offers builders, homeowners and Realtors a uniform platform for evaluating and documenting the actual value and efficiency of the Energy-Efficient and PV solar, or other alternative energy features. In this way, stakeholders have the tools to communicate the added value of the green components of a home to the consumer, so that they are able to make better buying decisions when comparing homes to purchase.

If you are interested in participating in the Pearl Certification, or perhaps would like a consultation on where to begin in the process of converting your home to a Resource-Efficient home, please feel free to contact me for your complimentary initial consultation:

Jeri Creson, Broker/Owner of REfresh Southcoast Realty

NAR Green Resource Council Designee

Solar Energy Consultant

Pearl Certification Pilot Program Broker – Louisiana

985-869-0332

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What do you NEED in a home?

What is a home, really?  I believe that it’s the place where you, and your family live the life that you design.   We are the architects of our lives – everything – from our most painful failures to our most celebrated successes are the results of our own choices and circumstances.

So the selection, location, furnishing and design of the home that we ultimately choose creates the environment from which we have the potential to soar… or not.  Environment – and intention is very powerful in our lives.

And so, the way we approach finding and purchasing that home is also vitally important.   Many homebuyers, in their excitement will charge out into the marketplace, visit open houses – see all of the lovely choices…and some not so lovely choices, and soon become overwhelmed by the options, conflicting, and often unreliable information, and questionable “guidance”.

Every step along the way, we as consumers must question the guidance of our agent:  “Is my agent concerned enough about my well-being to walk away from an easy sale?”   My clients question me – and my motives – as they should.   I’d like to think that they find the answer to that question to be, without exception, that I have their best interests at heart, at all times.

There is a better way to approach finding an agent, rather than allowing “fate” to choose some random agent we stumble into.   While not every real estate professional that you meet along your journey will have your best interests at heart, rest assured – there are plenty who do.   Finding a real estate consultant with deep experience, patience, and the right mind-set to give you the time, and room you need to explore your ideas, dreams and desires, then guide you to the options, based upon actually listening to what your heart is saying….well, that’s a relationship worth its weight in gold, and one that is worth cultivating with the right fit for an agent.

Finding the correct environment that will become the birthplace of your own personal dreams is one of the most important things you will do for your family.   It doesn’t have to be a struggle, or a frustrating, uphill climb.  Give me a call – If I am not in a position to help you directly, I’ll guide you to someone who will.

Happy Home Hunting!

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Real Estate Consultant – A fresh perspective with a Focus, on You.

A native of Santa Cruz, California – born into a family of contractors, developers, interior designers and artists … you might say, that a love for real estate, and a passion for art & design was in the blood.   Jeri first became involved in real estate, subdivision land planning and design fresh out of college.  She became a licensed general contractor in 1986 and was first licensed as a real estate agent in 1989.

“It is a passion for aesthetics – good architecture, design and pleasing décor – complimenting and weaving in the natural beauty around us that drives me to create ideal environments from which my clients can live their most fulfilling lives.”   It was that same passion for aesthetics that led her to Los Angeles, where she was involved as a photographic stylist in print and film – received her real estate broker’s license, and opened her own brokerage, specializing in properties with historical and architectural significance.

Through her brokerage in Los Angeles, Jeri expanded beyond her own brokerage to become a real estate agent recruiting and training consultant, and has worked with some of the largest names in the industry, Re/Max, Coldwell Banker, Prudential, Keller Williams – to name a few.   This path of training and consulting, along with her construction experience and knowledge, having been a licensed stuctural steel, and general contractor for ten years, resulted in being contacted and recruited to develop, implement and manage the recruiting, training and marketing program for the Property Inspection division of one of the top National Title Companies, resulting in unprecendented growth and profitability for that division.

In 2019 Jeri completed additional studies in Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy & NetZero homes, in preparation to earn the NAR Green Designation.  Today Jeri is St. Tammany Parish’s first Green RE Council Designee, and was selected as a Broker participant in the Pearl Certification pilot program – a Partner of NAR’s REACH program, EnergyStar and the Appraisal Institute, which is designed to pave the way for consumers who adopt resource efficient lifestyles, and incorporate energy efficiency into their homes, to have a mechanism for creating and documenting, and communicating the added value of their energy efficient improvements.

  Jeri holds active real estate brokerage licenses in California and Louisiana, and continues to coach, consult, and represent exceptional homes and homebuyers – promoting the ideals of “Home as Art” – Gracious, Purposeful Living

Creativity – Experience – Results

The Art of Real Estate