Moving to Baton Rouge? Pick the right neighborhood the first time.

Move to Baton Rouge without the guesswork.

Schools, flood zones, commutes and parish lines all change from one street to the next. We help relocating families find the right fit before they ever sign.

Brian and Janelle Mackey, Baton Rouge Realtors
Brian & Janelle Mackey, your Baton Rouge relocation team
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What our clients say

5.0 stars on Google from buyers and sellers across the Baton Rouge area.

Moving here from out of town is a big bet on a place you barely know.

You're picking a home from a few photos and a map. Maybe you have a weekend to tour, maybe none. Meanwhile your job, your kids' school and your budget all ride on getting it right.

Most relocation regrets in Baton Rouge come from the same few surprises:

  • The school zone wasn't what you thoughtBaton Rouge spans several parishes and school systems, and zoning can change from one subdivision to the next.
  • Flood risk and insurance costsTwo homes a mile apart can carry very different flood zones and insurance bills.
  • The commuteA 20-minute drive on the map can be 45 on I-10 or I-12 at rush hour.
  • Taxes and fees you didn't plan forParish millage, homestead exemption timing and HOA dues all change your real monthly cost.

None of these show up in a listing. They show up after you move in.

The good news: every one of them can be checked before you buy.

Two ways to relocate

Going it alone

  • Scrolling listings and guessing which area fits
  • Learning about flood zones after the offer
  • Trusting whoever answers the listing inquiry
  • Flying in and touring blind
  • Hoping the school, commute and budget work out

With Brian & Janelle

  • A shortlist of neighborhoods matched to your job, schools and budget
  • Flood zone, insurance and tax checks on every home
  • Two agents working for you, not the seller
  • Homes walked and filmed for you if you can't be here
  • Negotiation and closing handled start to finish
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How it works

  1. Free relocation call

    Tell us about your move: timeline, job location, schools, budget and must-haves. No obligation.

  2. Your neighborhood shortlist

    We narrow Greater Baton Rouge to the areas that fit, then line up homes and check flood, tax and school details on each.

  3. We handle the rest

    Tours in person or on video, offers, negotiation, inspections and closing, with you kept in the loop at every step.

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Explore the areas we cover

Our local guides cover prices, schools, commutes and flood risk.

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Brian and Janelle Mackey

Meet Brian & Janelle

We're a husband-and-wife Realtor team based in Gonzales, helping buyers and sellers across Greater Baton Rouge. When you work with us, you get two agents for the price of one.

We're investors and rental owners ourselves, so we look at every home the way you should: the price, the neighborhood, the flood zone, the taxes and what it's really going to cost to own.

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Questions relocating buyers ask

Is the relocation call really free?

Yes. It's a no-obligation conversation about your move, timeline and budget. If we're a fit, we'll map out next steps together.

Can you help if I can't visit before buying?

Yes. We can walk homes for you on live or recorded video, check the neighborhood and flood details, and keep you updated through closing.

Which areas do you cover?

Greater Baton Rouge, including Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Prairieville, Zachary, Central, Denham Springs, Walker and St. George.

Do I pay you to help me buy?

In most purchases the buyer's agent commission is negotiated as part of the deal. We'll explain exactly how it works for your purchase on the first call.

Let's find your place in Baton Rouge.

One call gets you a clear plan: which areas fit, what homes really cost there, and what to watch out for.

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Or call or text 225-337-6363