REALTOR® · Keller Williams Realty First Choice
Twenty-seven years helping families sell and buy with confidence — across Prairieville, Gonzales, and Greater Baton Rouge. Full-time, honest, and with you start to finish.
About Gwen
Before real estate, I worked as a bank teller, then moved up to writing bank loans. That is where I learned how the money side really works — and how much a clear, honest explanation means to a family making the biggest purchase of their life.
Real estate found me after I became a single parent raising three boys. I had to make more time and take control of my finances. When I talked with other single parents who wanted to stop renting and get their kids into a home of their own, I knew I could help. Helping people is my passion, so this work fit perfectly.
I am a New Orleans native, and this city is good for my soul — the warmth, and food that is honestly good for the spirit.
On a perfect Saturday you will find me on the riverboat, watching the city roll by with a good meal in front of me and someone else doing the driving — then chasing it with beignets from Café Du Monde. That is the New Orleans I love, and the one I help my clients put down roots in.
Have a question about your move? Call me at 225-733-1034.
What I do
Most of my work is helping sellers get the most for their home. But I am full-service — first-time buyers, move-up families, downsizers, investors, and folks relocating to the Baton Rouge area all sit at my table.
When we sit down, we start with my marketing booklet — the actual steps, laid out, so you know exactly what happens and when. Then I walk you through every channel I will use to get your home in front of the most buyers possible. No mystery, just a plan that builds confidence and gets results.
Watching a first-time buyer get excited never gets old. I slow down, explain every step, and connect you with a lender early so there are no surprises along the way.
Sizing up for a growing family or sizing down for an easier life — I line up your sale and your next move so the timing works for you, not against you.
From out-of-town buyers to investors reading the numbers, I do the legwork — including video walk-throughs when you cannot be here in person.
If you started as a for-sale-by-owner and the calls are not turning into offers, let us talk. Often the issue is exposure, and that is exactly what I fix.
Who I serve
How I work
Here is exactly what happens from the moment we connect. No guessing.
Our first call sets an appointment to sit down together, where I can answer everything and we can get to know each other.
Buying or selling, we walk through every document together so you understand each step that has to take place before it happens.
I set up your meeting with a lender right away, so you know your numbers and shop with real confidence.
Before we list, we make sure we understand where you are going once the home sells, so the timing works for your family.
From that point on, I keep you in the loop. You will always know where things stand.
Where I work
From my office in Prairieville out to Gonzales, Baton Rouge, and the Livingston line. If your town is not listed, call me — chances are I have done a deal nearby.
Where I hang my hat — and my office.
Prairieville is one of the fastest-growing corners of Ascension Parish, and it is easy to see why. You get newer construction, bigger lots, and room to breathe, all within an easy I-10 commute to Baton Rouge one direction and Gonzales the other. Families move here for space and for the schools — the Dutchtown zone is some of the most sought-after in the parish, and that demand shows up in home values.
The housing is mostly newer subdivisions and custom builds, with a healthy mix of starter homes and larger family houses. Prices generally run from the attainable middle of the market up through the higher end for newer custom homes on acreage. For buyers priced out of close-in Baton Rouge, Prairieville is often the answer — more home, more yard, and a quieter pace.
It suits growing families, move-up buyers, and anyone who wants new construction without giving up the commute. A couple of things I always check with buyers here: confirm the school zone street by street, and get a flood quote early, since elevations vary across the parish. If Prairieville is on your list, I live and work here — I can tell you what is realistic for your budget today.
The Jambalaya Capital — and a great value.
Gonzales has grown up fast without losing its small-town feel. It sits at the heart of Ascension Parish, with the Tanger Outlets, Pelican Point golf, and the kind of restaurants that keep people close to home. It is also one of the better values in the Greater Baton Rouge market — buyers consistently get more house for the money here than they would closer to the capital.
You will find everything from established neighborhoods to brand-new subdivisions, plus larger properties on the outskirts for buyers who want land. Prices tend to land in the attainable-to-middle range, which makes Gonzales a strong fit for first-time buyers and growing families alike. The Ascension Parish schools are a real draw, and the location keeps you connected to both Baton Rouge and the river-road industrial jobs.
This is a good market for first-time buyers using down-payment assistance, and for move-up families who want newer for less. As always, I have buyers confirm the flood zone and insurance cost up front so there are no surprises. Tell me what you are after and I will point you to the right pockets of town.
The capital city, with a home for every budget.
Baton Rouge has the deepest, most varied market in the region — which is exactly why it pays to have someone who knows it. From the historic charm of the Garden District and Mid City to the established comfort of Southdowns and the newer growth out toward the south and east, there is a neighborhood and a price point for nearly every buyer. LSU anchors the city, state government steadies it, and the result is a market that holds up well over time.
Housing ranges from affordable starter homes and condos near campus to substantial homes in the older, oak-lined neighborhoods. Prices span the full spectrum, so the real work is matching the right area to your budget, your commute, and your life. I help sellers here stand out with a marketing plan built for exposure, and I help buyers cut through a big market to the handful of homes worth their time.
Whether you are relocating for work, buying your first place near LSU, or moving up into an established neighborhood, I will walk you through it. And in any part of the city, I have buyers check flood zones and insurance early. Let us talk about what you are looking for.
Also serving
Beyond Prairieville and Gonzales, I work across all of Ascension Parish — from the Dutchtown school corridor to the river-road communities of Geismar and St. Amant. It is one of the state's fastest-growing parishes, with strong schools, steady industrial employment, and a healthy mix of new construction and established homes at prices that still make sense.
Just across the line, Livingston Parish offers space and value — Denham Springs, Walker, and the highly-rated Watson and Live Oak school zones draw families looking for more land for the money. The 2016 flood reshaped this market, so I am especially careful here: we confirm elevation, flood zone, and insurance cost before you ever make an offer.
Why work with me
The question I hear most is simple: how long have you been doing this, and are you full-time? I am a full-time professional, 27 years in, and I treat your move like it is the only one on my desk.
A lot of my business comes from people I have already helped sending me their families. Recently a past client asked me to meet with her son, who was getting advice from all the wrong people. We talked it through, and afterward he told her I took the time to explain everything. That is exactly why she sent him to me.
Some deals need more than a contract. I once worked with a mom going through a divorce who had to find room for three kids and a dog. We looked at fifteen homes before we found the one that finally felt like comfort again. I stayed with her through all of it — because that is what she needed.
What I believe
Here is something I will say out loud: some neighborhoods around here are overpriced — not because of the homes, but because they do not give you enough outdoor space. Room to breathe outside matters, and the price should reflect it.
I would rather tell you that up front than watch you overpay. Straight talk is the whole reason people keep coming back, and the reason they send me their kids.
Real estate works best when we are straight with each other. If that sounds right to you, we will get along just fine.
I am part of KW First Choice in Prairieville, with the full strength of Keller Williams — the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count — behind every client I serve across Greater Baton Rouge.
In their words
I needed to sell my rental home quickly. I called Ms. Gwen and she immediately went to work on it. My house was under contract in just a week.
I work out of state constantly and needed to buy a home in town. Ms. Gwen did video of houses for me until I saw the right one.
My brother bought a house from Ms. Gwen. He said she did an awesome job, so I contacted her — and he sure was right.
Good questions
I am a full-time professional with 27 years in the business as an associate broker. This is not a side job for me. When you call, you reach the person handling your sale or your search, and you get my full attention from the first conversation to the closing table.
Well, right now is a good market because there are so many lenders helping with down payment assistance and doing rate buy downs. If you have been waiting on the sidelines, it is worth a conversation. I will connect you with a lender early so you know exactly what you can afford before we start looking.
It depends on the property and its flood zone. Parts of Ascension and Livingston saw serious flooding in 2016, so this is a real question here. If your home sits in a high-risk zone and you have a federally backed mortgage, your lender will require it. Even when it is not required, many owners carry it for peace of mind. I always have buyers get a flood quote early, alongside the homeowners quote, so the full monthly cost is clear before you commit.
We talk through commission and any costs up front, before you sign anything, so there are no surprises later. My full marketing plan is part of the deal. At our first meeting I walk you through my marketing booklet step by step so you can see exactly what you are getting and how I will give your home the most exposure.
Let's talk
Buying, selling, or just thinking about it — reach out and we will figure out the right next step together. Feel free to contact me for all your real estate needs.
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