Real Estate Rockstar

Story By Liesel Schmidt // Photography By Jen Meadows

When comparing the entertainment industry with real estate, most people wouldn’t draw parallels between the two. But for Jenna Richard, her background as a lead vocalist is something that she strongly believes has helped launch her career as a successful Realtor on the Northshore. “Entering my second year as a Realtor, my experience as an artist has prepared me for this industry in a unique way,” she says. “Both careers share a need for knowing your audience, trusting your instincts, and bringing high-energy professionalism to the (closing) table. There is an ‘art’ to home buying and selling, and I pride myself on the ability to adapt to any client’s individual wants or needs. Also, I really feel that my experience in the entertainment industry keeps me ‘in tune’ with clients and helps me deliver a service that often exceeds their expectations. That has definitely given me an edge in this industry.”

A South Louisiana native who graduated from the University of New Orleans, Richard is a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As a singer, songwriter, performer, and Realtor, she maintains a diverse network of clients and colleagues that spans across South Louisiana. Richard was also recently given the honor and opportunity to sing, write, and co-produce the commercial jingle for her brokerage, NOLA Living Realty. “It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together!” Richard says.

Though she considers many role models to have played a part in her professional career, Richard believes her grandfather to be the greatest among them. “As a successful business owner, he has given me priceless advice over the years about how to treat a client and why taking risks is such an important part of personal and professional growth,” she says. “I am driven by my grandfather’s greatest advice, which is also his simplest: ‘SHOW UP!’ Every day, I strive to show up with enthusiasm and confidence in my ability to get the job done.”

For anyone embarking on the journey of finding their first home, she offers this advice: “No matter where you are in your journey of homeownership, don’t hesitate to meet with a professional and begin the process. A good Realtor will make you feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. And they will ultimately lead you home!”

(504) 909.0164 // jenna@nolaliving.com nolalivingrealty.com 

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