DAWN MENTEL-KOSTER

About DAWN

With over 24 years of real estate experience and more than 600 successful transactions, Dawn Mentel-Koster is a trusted, top-producing agent known for her deep roots, local knowledge, and heart for helping people move forward. Whether guiding first-time homebuyers, assisting families in upsizing or downsizing, or navigating the sale of a cherished family property, Dawn brings the kind of personal care and expertise that makes all the difference—true New Orleans style. A proud graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and Nicholls State University, Dawn is an agent at HomeSmart Realty, consistently finishing in the top 15 of her company. Her market expertise spans the North Shore, South Shore, East Bank, and West Bank, giving clients an insider’s advantage across Greater New Orleans. In addition to residential sales, Dawn is an experienced leasing agent and helps clients manage their properties. As a real estate investor herself, she enjoys counseling clients on building and managing investment portfolios, helping them create long-term wealth while protecting what matters most. She has proudly helped countless families—especially first-time homebuyers—turn dreams into keys and houses into homes. Married to her husband, Darrin, and a proud mom of four, Dawn shares her home with her family and 2 dogs and 2 cats. When she’s not working, you’ll find her traveling, reading, enjoying time with friends, and soaking up life with her family—often over good food, great conversation, and that unmistakable New Orleans spirit.

6 days ago

We were told the house would sell in six months and it sold in four months.

Dawn had great market knowledge and worked well with the other agent.

3 months ago

Excellent, hard working agent who was always quick to respond.

Very responsive, excellent communication and always available when we needed her. Highly recommend!

3 months ago

Very professional and knowledgeable!

I called Dawn to list my mother’s house because I knew she would get the job done quickly and at the best price for us. Her many years of experience in real estate proved that we were in good hands. She was always available to to answer any questions we had and really handled the negotiating process like a pro . The whole process was stress free for us and we always knew she was looking out for our best interest. I would highly recommend calling Dawn for any of your real estate needs.

DAWN's properties

DAWN has 8 properties for sale and sold 16 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity