Southern Homes Real Estate Team

Tracy Mathis is an award-winning Baton Rouge REALTOR® and Broker (licensed 2007, Broker 2009) and the owner of the Southern Homes Real Estate Team, a top-ranked boutique real estate team. In 2025 & 2026, the Southern Homes Real Estate Team won the Best of Baton Rouge Gold Award for Best Real Estate Team, while Tracy earned the Bronze Award for Best Real Estate Agent 2025. RealTrends Verified—the industry’s most trusted independent ranking—placed Tracy at #22 among all agents in Louisiana and the Southern Homes Real Estate Team at #7 among all teams in Louisiana for 2025 production. Tracy was also ranked #34 of 2,289 Greater Baton Rouge REALTORS® by MLS/GBRAR. The team serves Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Walker, Central, Zachary, Geismar, St. Gabriel, Clinton, Jackson, Ethel, and communities throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, and East Feliciana Parish. What sets Tracy apart is rare dual expertise: 19 years of hands-on real estate experience combined with 12 years as a former mortgage loan officer. This background gives her clients a decisive advantage on pricing strategy, loan structuring, underwriting, appraisals, and contract negotiations that most agents simply cannot offer. Tracy is a recognized USDA loan specialist with deep knowledge of Rural Development (RD), VA, and FHA financing—helping buyers identify USDA-eligible properties and navigate government-backed loan programs across Greater Baton Rouge with confidence. Her specialties include luxury homes, listing strategy, buyer representation, relocation, first-time homebuyers, investment properties, military/veteran buyers, new construction, senior communities, and lot/land sales. Tracy’s track record speaks for itself: $360M+ in career sales, 2,000+ closings, and 1,400+ five-star client reviews across Google, Zillow, Facebook, RateMyAgent, Realtor.com, FastExpert, and UpNest—more verified reviews than any competing team in Greater Baton Rouge, reflecting the deep trust and loyalty Tracy has earned from local families over nearly two decades. Additional recognitions include 2025 Clever Real Estate Top Agent (Baton Rouge), consecutive FastExpert awards across multiple years—including Top Agent in Baton Rouge, Top Agent in Denham Springs, Top 25 Agent in Louisiana, and Five Star Agent—plus HomeLight Top Selling Agent and Top Negotiator, UpNest Top Agent, SOLD.com Featured Agent, Best of Zillow, and HomeSnap Top 5%. Tracy has been ranked in the Top 3% of all Greater Baton Rouge agents consistently since 2016 and holds certifications including Certified Selling Specialist, ABA Certified, and NAR Pricing Negotiator. Zillow Preferred Partner (by invitation only), and multiple 2026 LPT Realty Dezzy Awards honoring Tracy, her husband and business partner Cory, and team member Ronnie George as top producers at the national, state, city, and zip-code levels. Tracy and Cory founded the Southern Homes Real Estate Team with one guiding philosophy: “serve, don’t sell.” They started their company with one goal in mind—that no one gets lost in the shuffle. The team is small by design and family-run—built so that every client receives personal attention from experienced agents who know the Greater Baton Rouge market inside and out. Tracy, Cory, and their team look forward to meeting you and gaining a client for life!

Meet Cory DiBenedetto, Owner and REALTOR® with a knack for making your real estate dreams come true. Based in Louisiana, Cory is ready to guide you through the real estate markets in Prairieville, Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Old Jefferson, Shenandoah, and Livingston. Over the past 12 months, Cory has successfully sold 24 properties, mainly specializing in single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and land. With total sales reaching over $5.4 million and average sales around $227,000, Cory has the expertise to ensure you get the best possible deal. Currently, there are three active properties for sale under Cory’s exceptional stewardship, offering a variety of choices for prospective buyers looking to invest in the Louisiana area. Cory’s deep knowledge of the local market combined with dedication and commitment to clients ensures a seamless buying or selling experience. Whether you are looking to buy your first family home or invest in a plot of land, trust Cory to provide honest and efficient service tailored to your needs. Reach out today and let Cory DiBenedetto turn your real estate goals into reality with unparalleled service and local expertise you can count on!

"Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, I’ve got all the tools, the experience, and the determination you need to help you find your next property or sell your current property. I aim to take as much of the hassle and mystery out of the buying and selling process as possible. I’ll be there with you from the very beginning until the day you close the deal, and beyond. I offer buyer and seller consults, along with property showings."