

Heather Shields
REALTOR® | Associate Broker
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Seller of 20 Seaward Court, New Orleans
Hire them today! Leslie and Heather are absolutely fabulous; I promise you won't find better agents who are more committed to their clients and more knowledgeable about the GNO market. They have represented us in three transactions, and each time they were truly exceptional. Whether selling or buying a home, they are remarkable realty warriors. A few of their most notable attributes: Diligent and professional -- -- They work tirelessly. Anytime we needed something they were there for us; they're unbelievably attentive to their clients' needs. Tenacious problem solvers -- -- No matter what crazy requests or demands the buyer or seller had, they knew exactly how to handle it. Excellent communicators -- -- L&H always kept us informed in a timely manner; we never had to ask for an update. Also, they promptly responded to the many calls and text messages as we were prepping the house for sale. Supportive and patient -- -- Thoroughly answered all questions and calmed my anxiety as I was riding an emotional rollercoaster while selling our home. There was lots of hand-holding, and they never once complained. Honesty and integrity -- -- Conducted themselves in the most admirable manner while dealing with absolutely absurd requests and ludicrous demands from potential buyers. (And there were quite a few.) Icing on the realtor cake -- -- They both have the most wonderful sense of humor! I honestly don't believe any agents would've worked more relentlessly to negotiate the best possible deal when buying and selling our home. As far as agents go... Leslie and Heather are a dream come true. IMHO, they are undoubtedly the best in the business. I can't even begin to imagine buying or selling a home without this spectacular duo representing us.
Buyer of 5821 Pembrook Drive, New Orleans
Heather Shields with Be New Orleans landed our family our dream home. A lot of our move to New Orleans had to happen remotely—moving from Hawaii doesn’t exactly leave much time for house hunting in person. We initially communicated by email and phone, and I laid out what our family really wanted from a home. Heather took it to heart. By the time I was able to get to New Orleans for a few days of house hunting, Heather had already learned enough about us to really understand what we were looking for. She brought that understanding to every showing. As professional as she was, I could always tell when she knew almost immediately that a house just wasn’t *our* house. Then she saw my eyes light up at one property. I think she knew, probably as quickly as I did, that this was going to be our home. From there, she guided us smoothly through what could have been an incredibly complicated process, especially from thousands of miles away. She continued offering advice and helping make the transition easier even after the sale was complete. Heather clearly loves New Orleans, and more importantly, she knows New Orleans. She brought that knowledge and affection for the city into everything she did for us, and I couldn’t be more grateful that we found her. She has my full-throated recommendation for anyone looking to move to this beautiful, complicated, dynamic city. One final thing stuck with me. I was always glad to see Heather because her positive energy is infectious—but what impressed me even more was that everyone else was always happy to see her, too. At showings, inspections, and throughout the process, it became obvious that she is trusted, respected, and genuinely well-liked by the people she works with. Heather is clearly tried and true in this community, and after working with her, I completely understand why.
Buyer of 5726 Durham Dr, New Orleans
Heather was on point! She helped us with every detail along the way. She has an amazing wealth of knowledge of the local market. She found exactly what we were looking for and made it happen. Coming from a long ways away, we couldn’t have asked for better. We will always be grateful to Heather for helping us find our dream home. She truly is New Orleans.
County Top 5
Orleans Parish2026
Kim Silva
REALTOR® | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Sales Agent
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Buyer of 3730 Huntlee Dr, New Orleans
Our experience was very positive when buying a house. We are first time buyers and Kim was very knowledgeable and talked us through every step. Any time we needed her she was there. We would recommend her to anyone who was in the market for purchasing a house.
State Top 10
Louisiana2026State Top 10
Mississippi2026County Top 5
Jefferson Parish2026

LESLIE HEINDEL
REALTOR® | CRS | Team Leader
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Seller of 20 Seaward Court, New Orleans
Hire them today! Leslie and Heather are absolutely fabulous; I promise you won't find better agents who are more committed to their clients and more knowledgeable about the GNO market. They have represented us in three transactions, and each time they were truly exceptional. Whether selling or buying a home, they are remarkable realty warriors. A few of their most notable attributes: Diligent and professional -- -- They work tirelessly. Anytime we needed something they were there for us; they're unbelievably attentive to their clients' needs. Tenacious problem solvers -- -- No matter what crazy requests or demands the buyer or seller had, they knew exactly how to handle it. Excellent communicators -- -- L&H always kept us informed in a timely manner; we never had to ask for an update. Also, they promptly responded to the many calls and text messages as we were prepping the house for sale. Supportive and patient -- -- Thoroughly answered all questions and calmed my anxiety as I was riding an emotional rollercoaster while selling our home. There was lots of hand-holding, and they never once complained. Honesty and integrity -- -- Conducted themselves in the most admirable manner while dealing with absolutely absurd requests and ludicrous demands from potential buyers. (And there were quite a few.) Icing on the realtor cake -- -- They both have the most wonderful sense of humor! I honestly don't believe any agents would've worked more relentlessly to negotiate the best possible deal when buying and selling our home. As far as agents go... Leslie and Heather are a dream come true. IMHO, they are undoubtedly the best in the business. I can't even begin to imagine buying or selling a home without this spectacular duo representing us.
Seller of 2800 Hudson Place, New Orleans
Team Be provided us with their market expertise, clear communication and support throughout the process to sell our home for the best price. It all happened better and quicker than we ever expected. We credit Leslie and Heather for moving things along smoothly because of their professionalism and experience. They were able to connect us with the best resources and trades people to have our home ready for the market. They were always available for questions and made a stressful time really rewarding. We had the right realtors who helped us find the right buyers for our home. I highly recommend Leslie and Heather. They are like part of our family now and are still providing us with advice even after closing.
Seller of 5430 Berkley Drive, New Orleans
Leslie was also easy to get into touch with and answer questions and concerns. She kept us informed. Did appraisal to qualify the price. Closing went very smoothly. Great transaction. Will recommend her to others.
State Top 10
Louisiana2026County Winner
Orleans Parish2026City Winner
New Orleans2026
JOEY MANGIAPANE
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Buyer of 2719 Somerset Drive, New Orleans
Joey was amazing! He was patient, kind, responded immediately to any questions or concerns that I had. He made this potentially scary and nerve wracking process so EASY! I would work with him over and over again and would recommend him a 1000%!