Hospitality Realty- April Brown

Fantastic experience: April was amazing! She was very attentive and made the process of selling our home extremely easy and stress-free. I highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Working with April Brown was a great experience! She is one of the best agents I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. After spending six months with another agent who used the wrong pricing and strategy, April and I sat down for a realistic conversation about current market conditions, competition, analysis and my goals. She was honest about what it would take to get the property sold. She brings a wealth of experience, true professionalism, and a sharp focus on getting to the closing table. Even though she manages a high volume of listings and deals, you would never know it, she makes you feel like her only client. Her communication is excellent, and responds pretty much immediately unless she's actively at a closing or other commitment. One of the biggest advantages of working with April is that her high activity level gives her a firm pulse on the market, current buyer demands and expectations, and realistic seller negotiation strategies. On top of that, as a longtime New Orleans real estate professional, her deep neighborhood knowledge and strong reputation among fellow agents provide leverage during negotiations. I am extremely grateful to have met and worked with April. Very few agents could have gotten this deal across the finish line the way she did.

Fantastic experience: 100% recommend! This is our 3rd time buying and selling a home and April HUSTLED to get our home sold. She hosted more open houses, followed up on leads, went by and checked on the house before and after storms/hurricanes (we had already moved to a new state), coordinated repairs at the house, notified us about concerns promptly, didn’t recommend unnecessary, expensive “updates”, negotiated like the boss she is, got us multiple offers and ultimately closed a deal 15k above asking (in a mediocre market). Looking back, we should have just listened to her and listed the house at the price she recommended—but we were scared and didn’t want to hold two mortgages long. For reference, our home was listed towards the higher end of the market — 870k in Lakeview. We bought at the height of COVID when prices were the highest and sold when interest rates were still high and homes of our size were sitting on the market for months. We were initially apprehensive because she sounds too good to be true—an agent offering exactly the same services as other agencies but willing to accept 1% when every other agent we interviewed stood fast between 2.5% - 3% commission. Then she ran circles around them not only in her work ethic, negotiation skills, attention to detail, kindness, and probably even down to the size of her heart. She underpromised and over delivered every step of the way. 10/10!! Every home buyer/seller in Louisiana needs to know about April and her agency! Honestly, it would behoove every agent to learn a thing or two from her too.

Fantastic experience: This has to be the best listing agent whom I've ever worked with. April stayed 2 steps ahead on every aspect of the sale. As sellers, we are 2 states away. She facilitated everything virtually, to prevent extra trips. Highly recommend for listings! Thanks

Fantastic experience: First time using Hospitality Realty and the whole experience was seamless. We have already recommended April to several friends.

Fantastic experience: April Brown is the person you want as your real estate expert when buying or selling a home. She is a dynamic, confident and forward thinking real estate broker who brings a wealth of experience and can navigate through any and all aspects of buying and selling real estate. She is a tough but fair negotiator and we felt confident that she was doing the very best for us. And on top of all these great qualities, she is such a wonderful person to partner with, as she is so friendly, easy to communicate with, and a calm vice of reason. Everything we say is just words, but the facts are that we had 4 offers on our home, the first one just one day after our listing went live. And the offer we ultimately accepted was well within the parameters of what we wanted to sell our home. April is a shining star and when you choose her as your real estate partner you will be so glad you did, just as we are! Thanks to you April! Dudley and Monica Sellery

Fantastic experience: Working with April was a seamless experience. She was very organized and oversaw all the little things that needed done prior to putting the home on the market, since we had moved. She is very direct, professional and transparent- and of course a pleasure to work with.

Fantastic experience: Great experience! April Brown and Krewe worked hard from start to finish. Very satisfied! Jason

Fantastic experience: We really appreciated everything Mrs. April done for us. She was never to busy to answer my calls or text messages. I would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a realtor to call Mrs. April. Thank you so much for everything

Fantastic experience: What truly sets April apart is her dedication to her clients. She goes above and beyond to ensure everything is handled efficiently while keeping your best interests front and center. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy real estate professional who delivers results, I highly recommend April Brown at Hospitality Realty.

Fantastic experience: April would go out of her way for her clients and is very knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend her to everyone

Fantastic experience: I am so grateful to have found April for our house buying & selling journey. She has been nothing but kind and helpful from the first day I contacted her. She is extremely knowledgeable and obviously experienced. April was patient in explaining every step of each process, and she went out of her way to make us feel comfortable about our decision to purchase our new home. She was available to show the home according to our busy schedules and NEVER put any pressure on us. I would highly recommend Hospitality Realty to anyone ready to buy or sell their home!

Fantastic experience: We had our house listed for 9 months with another agent (very well known). Very few showings. The we listed with April and our house sold in 6 weeks and we got what we wanted for it. She is so professional but really easy to deal with. I would highly recommend her. She’s absolutely delightful!

Fantastic experience: April Brown is a true professional in every way, and so much more! She takes the time to really listen and helps you to understand the real estate process and what to expect. I am so thankful to her for making the entire home selling process as simple and seamless as possible and all while agreeing to work for a very reasonable commission! She is awesome, and I give her my highest recommendation!

Fantastic experience: My experience with April has been positive. I’ve worked with her for several years now and she has delivered on all aspects. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: I had the opportunity to work with April Brown on a recent transaction as she was the buyer's agent and I handled the buyer’s financing. From start to finish, April was professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. She made the process seamless, and I genuinely appreciate it. I look forward to working together again soon. Thank you for such a smooth closing! Tasha Bourgeois Sr. Mortgage Specialist Premier Lending, LLC

Fantastic experience: Hospitality realty and their team really know how to promote and execute the business of selling houses. April, thanks for everything you and your group have done to sell our home and smooth out the bumps in the process. Very grateful for all of your help and support.Thanks!

Fantastic experience: We recently had the pleasure of working with April Brown during the purchase of our new home in New Orleans, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. April was a referral to us, and from our first conversation, it was clear we had found someone truly exceptional. April’s deep knowledge of the New Orleans market, coupled with her thoughtful insights, gave us tremendous confidence throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand our goals with the purchase of our new home, and provided guidance that was always honest, informed, and tailored to our needs. What truly set April apart was her calm, reassuring presence during the more challenging moments of the homebuying journey. She not only acted as a skilled real estate professional but often served as a trusted counselor—helping us navigate complex decisions with patience and clarity. Her responsiveness was extraordinary; we always felt like a priority. April answered every question promptly, followed up without being asked, and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Her professionalism is top-tier, but what made the experience even more special was her warmth and kindness. She brought a sense of calm and comfort that we didn’t realize we needed but deeply appreciated. Thanks to April, we’re are about to settlesettling into a home we love. We are so grateful for her expertise, support, and heart. Five stars, without hesitation.

Fantastic experience: April Brown made the entire process of selling our home quick, smooth, and stress free. Our house was listed for 1 day when we received the call that we had a buyer. She was very knowledgeable, and we were well informed through every step of the process. She was always available to answer questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their house.

Fantastic experience: April was the biggest help while we embarked on a huge move from the Northeast down to Metairie (a town completely unfamiliar to us). She was on it from the jump; touring me around and familiarizing me with the area to being the perfect negotiator on our behalf when it came time to contract negotiations. When it comes to finding an agent, you want a knowledgable, professional, confidant to guide you from A-Z and she takes those qualities to another level. Would recommend her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: We recently sold our house with April, it was such a pleasant experience!! Have been a repeat customer , couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: It was a pleasure to have Hospitality Realty sell my home. The amount of exposure with the marketing material was unreal. Flyers, reels on social media and numerous open houses. Lacey was a true professional guiding me through the whole selling process. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking to sell or buy a home, then I recommend reaching out to April Brown. She’s made everything so easy for me throughout this entire journey. Always on time and stays in constant contact with you. If you’re a busy person like myself, then April is the one to go with because she’ll have everything ready for you and you basically don’t have to worry about anything. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me April. Wishing you the best.

Fantastic experience: I strongly recommend April Brown with Hospitality Realty. She is a consummate professional and fantastic at what she does!

Fantastic experience: April walked me through a very hard situation and what I appreciated most was her kindness and patience.

Fantastic experience: Hospitality Realty/April Brown was phenomenal to work with. Besides the fact that she's genuinely kind and sincere she went out of her way to understand our needs, budget and preferences. She skillfully negotiated with the seller to get us all of the repairs and mods we wanted plus a few we didn't even think we'd ever get. Very highly recommended working with April, you will not find a better realtor than her.

Fantastic experience: What can we say about April; kind, supportive, friendly, and all around amazing realtor. We were lucky enough to find and buy our forever home with April's help in one month and that is with a VA home loan.

Fantastic experience: April was incredibly professional, honest and patient.

Fantastic experience: April sold my home in Kenner & My Condo in Metairie within 13 months of each other We Sold my house in JUlY 2023 & I put my condo up for sale in September 2023, sold it August 8,2024.We could have went to act of sale in June but the lender had us to wait 2 months. She is very professional, courteous, sweet, & helpful, she even cleaned my pool & put chemicals in it for me because I fell down & was in a wheel chair. April is the best realtor you can find.

Fantastic experience: April and her associates were accessible and knowledgeable handling our estate property sale. The company name reflects perfectly with her personality.

Fantastic experience: April is the best. Can’t sing enough praises for her. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: April did an amazing job in aiding in the sale of my home. She was attentive and available anytime I needed assistance, advice, or reassurance! She was able to secure a deal that worked out for all parties involved and definitely worked in good faith to make sure the sale was as seamless as possible. I would highly recommend Hospitality Realty for your realty needs.

Fantastic experience: Lacey and April were super helpful in finding our first home. They were very quick to answer emails, texts, and calls. During closing, they kept us constantly updated and informed. They are amazing!!

Fantastic experience: I had a good relationship with April, she showed concern and compassion for all my needs. She is a good listener and our communication was great because I could always rely on her responding in a timely manner. When things got difficult she always reassured me. I recommend her highly.

Fantastic experience: April was very courteous, diligent, helpful, honest and always ready to go to the next step. She made the sale of my house go so smoothly and I am very appreciative for professionalism. -Maria Powers

Fantastic experience: Selling a house, in Algiers, in 2024, was supposed to be a nightmare. It was supposed to entail so much waiting, stress, and disappointment. That is what we've been told. That is what we were expecting, at best. But, man were we wrong. From the beginning, April made us feel so valued, so important, so relaxed and yet active in the process of selling our home that the process was so seamless, and we were always in communication with April through to the closing day of the sale. Our house was on the market for less than 2 weeks. She gave us impeccable advice as to what to do to make our house as beautiful, and eye catching as possible. I am recommending April to everyone I know, it was such an enjoyable process. We had tried selling our house before through another broker in the GNO. And it was nowhere near as comfortable of a process. If you are looking to sell, or to buy a home, trust April and Hospitality Realty. She is Professional, Savvy, Attentive, and Caring, all the way through.

Fantastic experience: Words cannot ever fully express how thankful I am for April! She is gifted with the ability to communicate in such a calm manner, making anyone feel comfortable throughout the entire selling process. We first tried to sell our home ourselves, convinced we could handle anything since we both have a background in management and sales. When that didn’t work, I was hoping to find someone who didn’t embody that stereotypical “sales agent” personality. We met with and interviewed several agents and immediately April stood out to me because she never made me feel dumb for asking a lot of questions and making me feel like she was trying to rush out to meet with someone else. When we needed reassurance in getting our home ready, she was available and never once made me feel like we were insufficient in what we had the time or means to accomplish. In a market where my neighbors’ homes are sitting for sale (and still are), she was a key ingredient in the recipe for a successful sale, with multiple offers in 10 days. Thanks, April!

Fantastic experience: April Brown provided support, guidance, and assistance during a somewhat complicated sale with multiple parties. She was the most accommodating, hard working realtor I have ever worked with. Her focus was always toward what was best for her clients. She earned my trust and I highly recommend April for your real-estate needs.

Fantastic experience: April was excellent to work with! Not only was she very professional, but she put our needs first and was always looking out for us. We will definitely be using her again in the future, and I would recommend her to anyone I care about!

Fantastic experience: We recently had the pleasure of working with April to sell our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. April was always available, answering our calls promptly and making sure everything was taken care of on time. She made the process seem incredibly easy for us and our family. We are extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend her services to anyone in need. Thank you, April! Best Regards, Shiva

Fantastic experience: Going into the sale of my house was nerve racking. April put my worries at ease and made the process very pleasant. I was able to sell my home faster than I thought I would and the deal was better than I expected. I know that I will definitely use Hospitality Realty/ April Brown in my future home needs and will definitely recommend her to all my friends and family!!!

Fantastic experience: My family and I were truly blessed to have April Brown as our realtor, she did such a wonderful job on selling our 1st home. We could not miss out on the opportunity to work with her with selling our 2nd home. She responded so quickly to every email, text and call. April encouraged us through the process, she always stayed hopeful even in the mist of a pandemic. You cannot go wrong with working with April and her entire team at Hospitality Realty. We truly thank you all so much!

Fantastic experience: April gave us the best experience. We did not worry about anything. She handled all pics and 3D tour that had us wondering if it was our home. She was transparent and stayed in contact with us at all times. She was truly a gift from God to work with. April is our realtor for life!!!

Fantastic experience: April went above and beyond. She was extremely knowledgeable of the area, comps, inspections, appraisals, negations, recommendations, etc. Her marketing, photography, and networking was top notch. She gave her recommendations but most importantly she LISTENED to our needs and wants as well. Our house sold on the FIRST day at full asking price! The best thing about April though, is she is kind, compassionate, down to earth, and she is literally by your side every step of the way!! She treated us as friends rather than clients. That means more than people realize!! Thank you, April! And one other thing, her smile and personality…you feel it, and it will literally give you peace and comfort during one of the most stressful times of your life. Highly recommend her!! To buy or sell!! Hospitality on a whole next level :)

Fantastic experience: Amazing just AMAZING! April and her team truly are the best! They never failed me and work extremely fast, I would highly recommend her as a realtor!

Fantastic experience: This was the first time I'd actually worked with a real estate agent. April was quite pleasant and was extremely easy to work with. She is very knowledgeable and handled the marketing of our property very well. The whole transaction was as seamless as anyone could ask for. I very much recommend using April Brown as your real estate agent. A hard worker, knowledgeable and nice. What more could you need?!?

Fantastic experience: April was amazing I highly recommend her. She was super helpful with everything during and after the sale of my property.

Fantastic experience: April was our constant and consistent advocate during our home sale experience which took place as the once booming sales market took a dramatic and historic downturn. We appreciate her steady and professional commitment to seeing our home sell. April has certainly earned our recommendation to anyone in the greater New Orleans area needing to hire a real estate agent.

Fantastic experience: Ms. April Brown is phenomenal!!! This experience been like nothing I had before , but I couldn’t done it without her!! “If got your back “was a person it would be her!!. She is a God-fearing woman, goes above and beyond, respectful, do what’s best for her clients. And so much more. I love her so much for helping me sell my house. It was an emotional roller coaster, but she made sure I didn’t worry about anything.We became dear friends and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Anything I need, I go straight to her. She always put me first and listened to my needs for selling my house. Thank you for being so amazing and awesome at what you do my friend. GOD made sure we crossed paths for a reason. Words can’t describe how I feel about her!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️

Fantastic experience: April and Keith Brown of Hospitality Realty helped us buy our dream home in as little time and worry as possible. SIX WEEKS !! Our first experience with the team was a virtual introduction from a friend. We then had a Zoom meeting to accommodate my wife who was out of town. Our Agents were very welcoming, learned our needs and concerns about when we would want to close a house plus what we were looking for. Once the listings started coming for review we chose places for me to view since I was local in New Orleans. Our Agents gave us advice on each place such as pros and cons of the neighborhood location, resale value and on the issues shown in the listing disclosures. The best part about choosing the house was that we were just about to submit an offer on a different place. At the last second we asked to expand our search and they couldn’t have been more accommodating at that time. Less than 24 hours after that last change, we had an accepted offer on our home. Let’s talk about the last part, my main concern was time. I was relocating for work and my need was to close fast and line up my personal schedule. We closed about three weeks after placing the offer. April recommended a local company, Modern Title and the entire process went great. If you’re looking to buy OR list in the New Orleans area go with Hospitality Realty !!

Fantastic experience: She never made me feel uncomfortable and helped me every step of the way! I sold my house faster than I thought. Thank you April.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I found April Brown with Hospitality by referral, and thank God we did! April helped us in selling our home quickly and efficiently. She was very reliable and trustworthy at communicating with us about ways to get our home sold. She set up an open house, and within a week of being on the market, it was sold. When it was time to purchase our next home, of course we knew we needed April and her team. Buying our next home wasn't quite as quick as selling, but April and Debbie Weber were so diligent, patient, and hard working at helping us find the perfect home for our family. Even in the crazy market for buyers, we were able to find ways to afford the we needed. One of those ways was through Hospitality realty's low commission rate - it cannot be beaten! They saved us so much money, helped us in a never ending search of finding the right house for us (As April says, "We'll turn 1,000s keys until we find you the right home"), and was always accessible. Can't speak highly enough of April and her team. They're the best out there.

Fantastic experience: I heartily recommend April Brown if you are looking for an excellent realtor to help buy or sell a house. April knows real estate with 17 years experience. She helped me sell my home when I had moved to another state. April will partner with you and charged 50 percent less than other realtors and gave excellent service. Her goal is to get you to the table and onto your next home. April is upbeat, will keep you well informed and as others have said, goes over and above to get the job done right. I can easily recommend April.

Fantastic experience: TEN STARS! - I highly recommend Hospitality Realty and April Brown, she went above and beyond, and was always super fast to respond which is a rare thing these days! Her knowledge and experience guided us through our selling process seamlessly! We will be using her again in a few months on another project!

Fantastic experience: April Brown, summed up in two words (positively wonderful) the alternative answer to any realtor questions ever needed. thank you, April you have been a blessing, to me and my family

Fantastic experience: April did an excellent job selling my mother's house and I would definitely recommend her to family and friends.

Fantastic experience: April Brown was awesome! She made the experience of selling my first house easy and walked me through the process. I’m grateful for her help!

Fantastic experience: The experience was very professional and personable. She is highly skilled, knowledgeable and very helpful. Her responsiveness and communication is outstanding. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with April Brown in successfully selling our home! She is such a pleasure to work with, quick to respond, handles all the details, and makes the whole process very simple, we couldn't be happier with our choice in a realtor! Thanks April!!!

Fantastic experience: April was a true professional and very pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent.

Fantastic experience: We could not have asked for anyone better than April Gongora Brown to sell our duplex via long distance. April was pleasant, professional, and responsive to all of our texts, emails, and phone calls. She was knowledgable and knew all the answers! April was a dream to work with and looked out for our best interests.

Fantastic experience: We are so grateful for April's expertise in guiding us through our journey of selling our home. April handled every challenge with a positive attitude and optimistic outcome. Her industry knowledge and level of integrity, combined with her flexibility and desire to help people is what stands out about April. We highly recommend April and Hospitality Realty.

Fantastic experience: Was very easy to work with. Always kept me informed, was a great agent and person to. Would use her again if needed. Thanks for your patience and understanding of my needs, and your great service. Courtney P Veron

Fantastic experience: Last year I had the opportunity to work with April Brown of Hospitality Realty. I am a General Contractor and Real Estate investor for now over 20 years. Throughout that time I have used many different agents to buy and sell properties. What qualifies a good agent in my opinion is one who is responsive to my calls and texts, who follows up after a conversation and most importantly sees the goal in sight to sell my house and will do what is necessary to close the deal. April's knowledge of the market and timing is spot on and I look forward to working with her again. Do yourself a favor and give her a chance you wont regret your decision.

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t be happier with my experience with April Brown as my listing agent. Within hours of the pictures being posted the first offer came in. April was able to get full asking price and close in 12 days! It doesn’t get better than that. Thank you April for all your hard work and professionalism selling my rental property. Congratulations!!

Fantastic experience: April is a 5 star agent/broker. She was so responsive and professional. We got our home sold quickly and I couldn't imagine going through this process without April. She was truly the bright spot in it all!

Fantastic experience: Leave it to April Brown to work her magic and getting you a fast sale at the price you want. She is quite simply the best listing agent we’ve ever had and she’s just as good of a buyer’s agent, bar none. When you see her photo she looks very glamorous and I wasn’t sure at first, but make no mistake, she is one of the most down to earth people I’ve ever known and so genuine. I later read her impressive multiple 5 star reviews and I was sold. She is the best at her game and even though she had multiple listings and buyers when we were selling, she never kept us waiting and was true to her word on every front. She was always in communication. She devotes herself to selling your house for what you want and when you want and does it! She is with you every step of the way from the start to the end of closing. We had to sell our house the exact weekend of the height of New Orleans being the epicenter of the pandemic. We were terrified but had to go on with it. April fearlessly enforced safe, strict guidelines for buyers to wear masks that we provided and gloves. They were not to touch anything and she had no more than two buyers at a time In our house as requested by us for viewing. She carried this out so graciously yet firm. The viewers appreciated it too. She is present at all showings and always comes well dressed and has an elegance that makes your house appear more valuable. She also works to get you your desired times to show as well. Just when it’s convenient for you but you won’t be showing for long, she is fast! April was never self serving and we know all the realtor tricks. That’s not April. She just wanted to get us the price we felt we should get. She’s a hard negotiator and it’s all done with a silk glove. She sold our house within a few hours for full asking price the very first day of showing! You will not regret going with April! She’s quite simply amazing!

Fantastic experience: I'd recommend April Gongora Brown to anybody selling their home in the New Orleans area. I listed my home in the Marigny Triangle with April at the beginning of the COVID19 Pandemic and I still don't think it would have been possible to have a better experience selling a home, even under normal conditions. April got the house on the market quickly, advised me to raise the asking price, and still managed to drum up a bidding war. We had multiple offers and the house was under contract within days. I was nervous about selling my home remotely and during a pandemic, but April was knowledgeable, confident and communicative, putting me at ease from putting the house on the market all the way through closing.