Why Use a Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling a Home?

Trusted Guidance From a Mandeville Realtor With 30+ Years of Local Experience

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. While online tools make real estate seem simple, the truth is: today’s market is more competitive, complex, and fast-moving than ever.
Working with a local, experienced professional can save you time, money, stress — and protect you from costly mistakes.

Here’s why choosing the right agent matters.

Local Expertise You Can’t Get Online

Alyce has spent over 30 years living in Mandeville and St. Tammany Parish, raising her four boys here and building strong relationships in the community.
That means she can tell you things algorithms cannot:

  • How neighborhoods are changing
  • Which streets sell faster
  • School zones buyers want
  • Flood zone nuances
  • Where hidden value exists
  • How pricing differs block-to-block

Real estate isn’t just facts — it’s local knowledge, and Alyce brings decades of it.

Market-Proven Pricing & Negotiation Skills

Whether you’re buying or selling, the right price strategy makes a huge difference.

Alyce helps sellers:

  • Maximize their sales price
  • Correctly position their home in the market
  • Avoid underpricing and leaving money on the table
  • Avoid overpricing and scaring off buyers
  • Understand what buyers will (and won’t) pay for

She also helps buyers:

  • Spot over-priced homes
  • Structure competitive offers
  • Avoid overpaying in hot markets
  • Navigate multiple-offer situations with confidence

With Alyce guiding your pricing and negotiation, you’re not guessing — you’re making informed decisions.

Expert Eyes on Repairs, Renovations & Value

Alyce isn’t just a Realtor — she also has hands-on experience in home flipping, staging, design, and renovations through:

  • Total Construction & Renovation
  • Simply Staged

This gives her a powerful advantage when viewing homes:

She can help you instantly understand:

  • Whether a repair is minor or major
  • Which updates add value
  • What to avoid in older homes
  • Where you can improve layout or flow
  • When repairs should be negotiated
  • What improvements buyers really care about

This insight saves thousands of dollars — and reduces stress during inspections.

Professional Marketing That Sells Homes Faster

Selling a home takes more than listing photos. Alyce’s marketing includes:

  • Professional photography
  • Home staging guidance
  • Eye-catching listing descriptions
  • Social media marketing
  • Open house strategy
  • Targeted local exposure
  • High-visibility online placement

Homes that are staged and marketed correctly sell faster and for more money.

Protecting You From Contract Mistakes

Real estate contracts are complex — and small errors can become big legal or financial problems.

Alyce ensures:

  • All deadlines are met
  • Inspection rights are clear
  • Negotiations are documented
  • Required disclosures are handled
  • Your interests are protected legally and financially

You get peace of mind knowing every detail is handled correctly.

Support From Start to Finish (and After Closing)

When you work with Alyce, you get more than a transaction — you get a partner.

She provides:

  • High-communication, responsive service
  • Clear explanations
  • Honest guidance
  • Help preparing and staging your home
  • Local vendor recommendations
  • Continued support even after closing

Clients become lifelong relationships.

Thinking of Buying or Selling in St. Tammany Parish? Let’s Talk.

You deserve someone who knows the community, understands the market, and treats your goals like their own.

Contact Alyce today for a no-pressure conversation:

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Your move matters.
Let Alyce help you make it with confidence.