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New Orleans, LA, is a captivating city known for its rich culture, lively music scene, and delectable cuisine. With iconic attractions like the historic French Quarter and the enchanting Garden District, the city offers a unique blend of history and modern living, making it an attractive option for homebuyers. The vibrant atmosphere, coupled with a warm community spirit, creates an exceptional environment for both families and young professionals alike.

Navigating the real estate landscape in New Orleans can be a complex endeavor, which is why partnering with a top REALTOR® is essential. A knowledgeable agent can provide valuable insights into the market, helping buyers find the perfect property and negotiate favorable terms. RealEstateAgents.com exclusively collaborates with top agents who possess a deep understanding of the local market, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service and expertise throughout the home-buying process.

Featured Agents in New Orleans, LA

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Essential Living Realty

Kristen VanCourt Team ELR

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15years of experience
123sales in the last 12 months
350transactions all-time
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23 Realty, Llc

Aimee (Amay) Curole

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10years of experience
37sales in the last 12 months
282transactions all-time
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Heritage Homes Group

Jennifer Blanchard

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18years of experience
93sales in the last 12 months
1,100transactions all-time

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Keller Williams Realty New Orleans

David Ernst – ListingNOLA | New Orleans Realtor

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10 reviews
Open 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Usually responds in 15 minutes
21 years of experience
48 sales in last 12 months
718 transactions all-time
Serves New Orleans

About

David Ernst is a licensed Realtor with over two decades of experience in real estate and more than a decade of hands-on sales expertise in the Greater New Orleans market. Since becoming licensed in 2004, David has helped clients navigate all kinds of sales — and since 2010, he’s focused exclusively on listing properties across New Orleans and surrounding parishes. Through ListingNOLA.com, David helps sellers through life transitions — including inheritance, downsizing, upsizing, senior moves, and investment exits. His approach combines real-world experience with proven systems from Mike Ferry and MREA, delivering strategy-first guidance and no-nonsense results.

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Achievements

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Top Listing Agent 2024
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Sells Homes Fast 2024
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Top Sales Producer 2024

Ranked in the top 10% of top producing agents in the New Orleans Metro

Master's Degree, Swinburne University
Entrepreneurial Management, 1998 - 2000

e-PRO, SRES, REALTOR®

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Ross Realty Llc

Shelley Ross

Completed Profile
4 reviews
Open 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Usually responds in 15 minutes
11 years of experience
40 sales in last 12 months
196 transactions all-time
Serves New Orleans

About

I opened my first retail business at the age of 24. I owned and operated numerous businesses over the next 18 years at the Riverwalk Marketplace in downtown New Orleans. I have operated out of 13 separate locations within the mall constantly growing and expanding my various businesses. This has given me a broad perspective regarding what products did or did not sell based on the different demographics of the various locations. In 2013, my career move & acquired my Real Estate license. In 2016, acquired Real Estate Appraisal license In 2018, acquired her Real Estate broker’s license and opened Ross Realty, LLC In 2020, became certified as a Succession Specialist In 2021, acquired her Real Estate Broker’s License in Mississippi I've taken all my knowledge and experience of running successful business and a successful home to my current profession. I pride myself on building strong customer relationships and most importantly treating every client like a million dollar client.

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Achievements

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Top Listing Broker 2024
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Top Listing Agent 2024
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Top Negotiator 2024

Top Agent 2021

Bachelor's Degree, University of New Orleans
Graphic Design, 1989 - 1993

Business Highlights

Distressed Properties, Luxury Properties, Seller Representative
Succession Specialist
Licensed Broker in LA & MS/Licensed Appraiser in LA

Homesmart Realty South

Vanessa Dixon Parnell

7 years of experience
38 sales in last 12 months
Serves New Orleans

About

Vanessa Parnell is a Multi- Million Dollar Realtor with HomeSmart Realty who has personally bought and sold more than a dozen homes and investment properties. She has spent the last 30 years of her career in the pharmaceutical industry focused on complex contract negotiations and building business to business relationships with senior executives in healthcare systems. She has combined those experiences with her passion for helping others to create a thriving real estate business built around her clients needs.

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Achievements

Numerous Monthly Top Volume/Units Sold or Listed

Bachelor's Degree, University of Louisiana Lafayette
Mass Communications, 1977 - 1981

Business Highlights

Buyer Representative, Condominiums, Luxury Properties, New Construction
From the East to Gentilly to Belle Chasse, I've lived there and have an intimate knowledge of Greater New Orleans.

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New Orleans Housing Market Report

Market Action Index

We are extensively tracking the housing market in New Orleans, LA. Here are the strongest factors contributing to this score:

Fewer sellers are listing their homes compared to last year
Houses are selling quickly compared to the amount on the market
83
seller's market
Buyer's Market
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Seller's Market
Real Time Market Profile

Median List Price

$351K

Per Square Foot

$223

Days on Market

168

Total Listings

2,257

Market Action Index

83

Median List Price

Fri, Dec 5, 2025

Median List Price
1 Year

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