Be New Orleans

3205 Orleans Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115
LA Sales Agent: 995688679LA Associate Broker: 995712803
  •   5   (180 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how Be New Orleans has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

47
Reviews
34
Properties for sale
72
Sold properties
$18k
Average sale price
$1.3m
Total sales value

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  • National Top 100United States
  • Region Top 10Southeast Region
  • State Top 3Louisiana
  • 2x National Top 100United States - 2026, 2025
  • 2x Region Top 10Southeast Region - 2026, 2025
  • 2x State Top 3Louisiana - 2026, 2025

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at Be New Orleans.

LESLIE HEINDEL
LESLIE HEINDEL

REALTOR® / CRS / Team Leader

  5   (152 reviews)
About LESLIE
As a fifth-generation New Orleanian, Leslie is a native that knows her city’s neighborhoods like the back of her hand. She can tell you how the city has changed, how it will continue to change, and why we only eat king cake during Carnival season. Leslie understands that when New Orleans touches your soul, you have finally found where you belong. Dynamic, resourceful, smart, and entertaining, Leslie loves problem-solving and will go to the mat to get her clients what they want and need. She loves the moment in real estate when she knows her clients have found the “one,” and oftentimes, she knows it before they do! Her past client references speak volumes about the level of care she gives long after the transaction is done. As a matter of fact, once she is a part of your life, consider it forever. “Off” time is rare for Leslie; she uses downtime to thrive in other areas of real estate, such as writing her very informative & helpful blog posts, creating fun quizzes, promoting local businesses, and connecting people. When she does take time off, she indulges in her wanderlust and travels as often as possible, collects shih Tzus, enjoys bird watching, cat stalking, and dog petting. She is extremely passionate about old bathrooms that others may consider ugly and Mid-Century Modern homes.
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Heather Shields
Heather Shields

REALTOR® / Associate Broker

  5   (59 reviews)
About Heather
Heather’s love affair with homes began at a very young age. She remembers her mom going through Better Homes & Gardens magazines. When she moved to New Orleans in 2009 in search of a new beginning, she learned this love that began so long ago would stand the test of time. People think she looks at pretty houses all day and lives on her phone. For Heather, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This job is part project, people and organizational management, part marketing, a lot of connecting, and some unofficial life coaching. Outside work, you’ll find Heather with family and friends, enjoying French fries & bubbly, snapping photos. But her real passion remains the genuine love she has for houses and helping other dreamers and believers secure their own piece of New Orleans magic.
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About us

Be New Orleans consists of two of New Orleans’ best Realtors and is your guide to New Orleans real estate and neighborhoods. Prepare yourself for an insider’s look and feel for each area. We will give real estate market information, and while no one can predict the future, we will help you navigate the direction things are heading. Knowing the real estate market is only a piece to the puzzle, if you are considering an area you also need to know what’s happening in that area and if it’s compatible with your wants and needs. From proximity to the nearest fire and police stations to the everyday essentials such as grocery stores, restaurants, and shops – Be New Orleans has you covered. If you’re looking to buy or sell your next New Orleans home – no need to look any further than these New Orleans Realtors. When you’re shopping for a house, the reality is, that you’re also shopping for a great neighborhood fit. One that suits you and your lifestyle, too. New Orleans neighborhoods are as unique as the people who live in them. So come on in, take a tour, and let us put our lifelong New Orleans living to work for you. As your Realtors, we know it’s not just about choosing a house. You’re choosing the neighborhood that goes with it. Heather Shields & Leslie Heindel consistently get top reviews and are passionate about connecting people with the right house and neighborhood for them. They know houses and they know New Orleans, and they know that’s not enough. As your New Orleans Realtors, you can rely on them for that extra mile, persistence, and street-smarts that a great agent should have.

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Our reviews

  5  
196 reviewsacross 34 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: empathetic, patient, honest, responsive, supportive, clear communication, local expert.
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Seller review
Heather was detailed, knowledgeable and very customer focused.
1 day ago
Heather was detailed, knowledgeable and very customer focused.

Unfortunately, our house had plumbing, electrical, and roof issues during our 8 month process. During the 8 months, Heather was exceptional. Heather's ongoing advice was empathetic, prompt and professional. Sher was patient, caring, and honest with us during our inspections (multiple) and figuring out what the proper listing price. She is an excellent communicator and we couldn't ask for a better realtor.

Heather Shields
Seller review
Knowledgable, patient, responsive, and truly dedicated
2 days ago
Knowledgable, patient, responsive, and truly dedicated

We are so grateful we chose Heather Shields and the Be New Orleans team to sell our house. This sale took a little longer than we anticipated, but Heather was there for us every step of the way, guiding us, supporting us, and keeping us encouraged throughout the process. Heather's professionalism, market knowledge, patience, and dedication made a stressful situation much easier to handle. She definitely went the extra mile for us. Leslie was awesome and supportive, too. In the end, we got it done, and we truly could not be happier with their work. If we ever buy in the area again, we would absolutely hire Heather without hesitation.

Heather Shields
Buyer review
Top shelf!
3 days ago
Top shelf!

When we decided to move from the Midwest to New Orleans, we knew we'd need a realtor who would listen, be patient, be our eyes on the ground, with great local expertise and experience. We read through dozens of realtor bios and talked to a few, but one stood out- Heather. Grounded and calming, expert. Wonderful at two way communications and working to understand our wants and needs. Persistent. Dedicated to helping us find the right home from 800 miles away and two trips here to look at homes. Heather gave us everything we needed to make an`informed decision, all with a warm personality and great sense of humor. The end result? We're living in our dream home, in the perfect neighborhood for us, in the best city in the world. And made a good friend in Heather.

Heather Shields
Buyer review
My faith in realtors has been restored
18 days ago
My faith in realtors has been restored

Working with Leslie was a joy! I was in the market for a small condo(her commission barely covered her gas money), but Leslie treated me as though I was looking to purchase a mansion on St. Charles St. If you want an agent who knows the market, the neighborhoods and will be your advocate through every step of purchasing a home hire Leslie Heindel! Her knowledge of, and passion for New Orleans can't be beat.

LESLIE HEINDEL
Seller review
Amazing Home Selling Process
18 days ago
Amazing Home Selling Process

Heather made the typically daunting task of selling our home feel incredibly smooth. She was consistently communicative and kind. She is professional, highly organized, and genuinely pleasant to work with. If you are looking for an agent who can navigate the complexities of a sale while keeping the experience positive and straightforward, we can’t recommend Heather and Leslie enough!

Heather Shields
Seller review
Best in Class Experience
about 1 month ago
Best in Class Experience

There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Leslie and Heather and their team as they guided me through the sale of my home. They kept me in one piece (sometimes hard to do) and anticipated every need/question that I might have. I trust their expertise. I've experienced quite a few agents in this city that are unprofessional and do things that are not smart or in my best interest but Leslie and Heather set a bar for professionalism and expertise that is truly best in class. They are smart, efficient, professional and really know the market so they are able to guide buyers and sellers to the right decision. I highly recommend them. They are pleasant to be around and make the process as smooth as possible. I trust them completely.... and you should, too!

LESLIE HEINDEL
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Our properties

Be New Orleans has 53 properties for sale and sold 72 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$249,000
624 Americus St
Gretna LA 70053
3
2
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Crescent City Living, LLC
For Sale
$145,000
3435 Lancaster Street
New Orleans LA 70131
2
2
3
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Crescent City Living, LLC
For Sale
$260,000
2014 Independence St
New Orleans LA 70117
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Crescent City Living, LLC
SoldMay 13, 2026
Price not available
3712 Calhoun St
New Orleans LA 70125
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Crescent City Living, LLC and Redfin Corporation
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