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Austin joined Corporate Realty as a Sales and Leasing Associate in 2011.

He has secured new Class A office space in CBD high rises and in smaller buildings throughout the city for growing companies and non-profits. He has helped retailers find new retail locations in New Orleans, Metairie, and Baton Rouge. He represented several landlords in bringing dynamic new retail tenants to their projects and continues to market opportunities in shopping centers around the region.

Austin also helps investors, developers, and owners buy and sell properties. He recently sold a former furniture warehouse in the Bywater to the Krewe of Red Beans, which they are transforming into a clubhouse called Beanlandia. He represented NOLA PB, LLC in the purchase of two warehouses in the Lower Garden District, which they are developing into The Exchange, the city's first stand-alone pickleball-themed entertainment complex.

From 2011 to 2018, he also served as Director of Marketing and Communications for Corporate Realty. In that role, Austin developed and implemented new strategies for connecting with current and future clients as well as improving internal communication.

The New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) recognized Austin as a Commercial Rising Star in 2012. He earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2016. He has also been recognized for his community efforts by the New Orleans Gambit Weekly who named him to the "40 Under 40" list in 2010, and the University of Pennsylvania, which honored him with the 2018 Young Alumni Award of Merit.

Austin successfully started and sold a tech company and then created WorkNOLA.com, a non-profit project which is now run by GNO, Inc. Additionally, he worked at Federated Sample (which became Lucid before being acquired by CINT), where he led various initiatives that included branding and PR campaigns and established a new corporate headquarters in One Canal Place.

Austin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and moved to New Orleans in 2009 with his wife, a New Orleans native. He is very involved in his community and has served on the boards of Touro Synagogue, The Lens, and the Audubon Riverside Neighborhood Association.

Brooks Elizabeth Lawley, a Commercial Real Estate Agent in the Baton Rouge area, infuses a distinctive southern charm into all facets of her job. Upon joining the NAI Latter & Blum commercial division, she quickly became an active contributing member of the Baton Rouge community, dedicated to the development of a safe, exciting, and profitable environment. Through her experiences, Brooks has developed a keen eye for details and has seen firsthand what it means to go the extra mile. As a young agent, she facilitated a significant deal with a major national developer, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. In her approach to real estate, she acknowledges the significance of personalized service and genuinely connecting with her clients. Her hard work and dedication to her profession led her to win BRAC's 2019 Ambassador of the Year for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. Brooks relishes the opportunity to collaborate with her colleagues and learn from industry experts such as Ty Gose, Chris Gremillion, and Ben Johnson. While staying up-to-date with market trends, Brooks engages in networking with fellow real estate professionals, notably through her local and national charitable involvements. A Houston, Texas native and graduate of the University of Southern California, Brooks approaches each new opportunity with a readiness to embark on new endeavors.

As a New Orleans native who lives and works in the French Quarter, I have a deep appreciation for the city's historic neighborhoods, architecture, and unique character. Throughout my real estate career, I have been actively involved in numerous condominium developments, as well as residential, commercial, and investment properties, with a particular focus on the French Quarter and surrounding historic districts.

Before entering real estate, I built a successful career in sales and marketing. I spent two years in Kyiv, Ukraine, during the country's post-independence reconstruction period. Initially recruited to help launch a cellular and paging communications company, I soon became involved in the acquisition and development of the first privatized radio station in Ukraine. This venture expanded to include nine additional stations throughout the country. During this time, I also gained valuable experience in real estate development projects in Kyiv.

Since becoming a licensed Louisiana Realtor in 2003, I have consistently been recognized for outstanding sales performance and client service. I have received multiple Gold and Platinum Sales Awards and have been honored as the Top Sales Agent of Latter & Blum's Historic Districts office on numerous occasions. I was also recognized with the prestigious Super Star Award from the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors. 2026 Readers Ranking City Business Winner "Best Commercial" Real Estate Agent.

Real estate runs in my family. Both my mother and grandfather were Realtors, and their passion for helping clients inspired my own career. Today, I take great pride in building lasting relationships with my clients and providing exceptional service throughout every stage of the buying and selling process.

My extensive knowledge of New Orleans, combined with a lifelong interest in historic architecture and preservation, allows me to offer unique insight into the local market. I find it especially rewarding to help preserve and promote the city's historic properties while assisting clients in achieving their real estate goals. In addition to residential real estate, I have significant experience with commercial properties, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and mixed-use developments.

Whether working with first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or commercial clients, I am committed to delivering expert guidance, personalized service, and results that exceed expectations.

-Shelley