About The Method Group
About Brian Mackey & Janelle Hernandez
Brian Mackey and Janelle Hernandez are Baton Rouge Realtors with The Method Group at Pivot Realty. With 5 years each in real estate (10 combined), 100+ homes sold, and 10+ rental properties of their own, they help clients buy, sell, relocate, and invest across Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston parishes.
Our story: we started by house hacking
We didn't get into real estate as agents first. We got into it as buyers trying to build something. Our plan was house hacking: buy a property, live in part of it, and let the rent from the rest help pay the mortgage.
One property led to the next. We kept buying rentals, working our way toward financial freedom so we could leave our W2 jobs. Today we own 10+ rental properties in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas.
That path is the reason we became Realtors, and it still shapes how we work with every client.
Why that matters when you hire us
We're homeowners and investors ourselves, so we've been on your side of the closing table. We've dealt with inspections, repairs, financing, tenants, and rent, with our own money on the line.
That gives us a real, day-to-day understanding of the Baton Rouge market: what homes are worth, what renters will pay, and which details make a deal work. When we give you advice, it comes from experience, not just a pricing report.
How we work: two agents for the price of one
When you hire The Method Group, you get both of us. Each of us leads the side of the business we're strongest at.
Buyers
Janelle Hernandez
Janelle leads our buyer side. She's great at balancing many buyers at once and keeping every search moving, from the first showing to the closing table.
Sellers
Brian Mackey
Brian leads our seller side and puts every listing in front of as many buyers as possible:
- Today's top AI tools for marketing and pricing prep
- Our Zillow Showcase partnership
- Our Homes.com partnership
- Instagram and social media reach
What we help with
Where we work
We help buyers and sellers across Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston parishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long have Brian Mackey and Janelle Hernandez been in real estate?
Brian and Janelle have each been in business for 5 years, 10 years combined, and have sold 100+ homes in the Baton Rouge area.
Do Brian and Janelle work with investors and house hackers?
Yes. They own 10+ rental properties in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas and got their start by house hacking, so they can help you look at a property as both a home and an investment.
What brokerage are Brian Mackey and Janelle Hernandez with?
They are Realtors with The Method Group at Pivot Realty in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
How do I reach Brian and Janelle?
Call or text 225-337-6363, email [email protected], or book a call online. You can also read what past clients say on our testimonials page.
Let's talk about your move
Buying, selling, or just weighing your options? A quick call is the easiest place to start.
Book a call Call or text 225-337-6363