Buyers and relocations
Help clients compare neighborhoods, property types, condition, insurance considerations, and the practical details of moving to the area.
For Realtors and referral partners
A trusted New Orleans referral partner for your clients.
If your client is moving to New Orleans, relocating within Greater New Orleans, or needs local guidance for a property decision, you can refer them to Jonathan Schmitt, REALTOR® with Rêve | Realtors.
Where Jonathan helps
Local representation with New Orleans context.
Sellers
Guide owners through positioning, preparation, pricing questions, showings, and the local process for selling a home.
Historic and distinctive homes
Bring a property-specific perspective to older homes, character properties, renovations, and stewardship questions.
Investors, multifamily, and land
Help clients evaluate residential investment opportunities, owner-occupant multifamily options, and land-sale questions.
Why agents refer clients here
- Jonathan is a New Orleans-born full-time REALTOR® with Rêve | Realtors.
- His work includes New Orleans and surrounding communities across the Westbank, Jefferson Parish, and Northshore.
- His professional focus includes residential sales, historic homes, modern renovations, investment and multifamily property, land, and relocation.
- He accepts agent-to-agent referrals and welcomes a conversation about the client’s needs before an introduction is made.
Referral arrangements and representation details should be confirmed between the referring agent, Jonathan, and the applicable brokerages before the referral is sent.
Make the introduction
Send the client’s name, contact information, location or property interest, timing, and anything important about the referral. Jonathan will respond directly and keep the referring agent informed as appropriate.
Start by email Use the contact form
Easy introduction
Copy-and-send referral email
Subject: Introduction — New Orleans real-estate referral
Hi Jonathan,
I’d like to introduce you to [client name]. They are [buying, selling, relocating, investing, or exploring a land opportunity] in [area]. Their timing is [timing], and the best way to reach them is [phone/email].
[Client name], Jonathan Schmitt is a REALTOR® with Rêve | Realtors and a New Orleans Home Specialist. I’m connecting you both so he can help with the local real-estate questions we discussed.
I’ll let you two take it from here.
Best,
[referring agent]
A good referral fit
Send the opportunity when your client needs local expertise.
Your client is moving here
They are coming to New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, the Westbank, or the Northshore and need someone local to take the next conversation.
Your client owns property here
They need help selling, preparing a home, evaluating a historic property, or understanding a local investment or land opportunity.
Your client needs a local handoff
You want a responsive New Orleans contact who understands the client relationship and the reason for the introduction.
Simple handoff
What happens after you reach out.
- Share the context. Send the client’s contact information, location or property interest, timing, and the reason for the referral.
- Coordinate the introduction. Tell Jonathan whether you prefer an email introduction, a phone introduction, or for him to contact the client directly.
- Stay connected. Jonathan will understand that the client came through you and can keep communication aligned with the referral arrangement.
Referral questions
Common questions from Realtors.
Do you accept agent referrals?
Yes. Jonathan accepts agent-to-agent referrals for qualified New Orleans-area opportunities and welcomes a conversation before the introduction.
Which areas do you cover?
New Orleans and surrounding communities, including Metairie, Kenner, Mandeville, Slidell, Gretna, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, and Terrytown.
What should I send first?
The client’s name and contact information, the property or area, the client’s timing, and any expectations you want Jonathan to know.
How are referral terms handled?
Referral terms and brokerage requirements are confirmed directly with the referring agent and applicable brokerages before the referral is finalized.