Michael Applebaum

Michael is a native New Orleanian who moved to the northshore in 2006. He has had a successful career spanning over 25 years as a motion picture cameraman, and earned The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography in 2009 and 2010. He also served as the CEO for C-Level Technology, LLC where he was responsible for raising private equity, bringing a submergible bluetooth speaker to market, and securing a patent for the invention. His presentation of the device at New Orleans Entrepreneur week in 2014 earned the first place award in the competition.

Michael’s interest in real estate began early on - while renovating and selling two houses in New Orleans in the late 1990s. He attended and completed real estate school for the sole purpose of gaining more knowledge of the entire process. In January of 2018, Michael became a licensed realtor in Louisiana and is now actively selling real estate on both sides of the lake.

Michael is a graduate of Metairie Park Country Day and Washington and Lee University, where he graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Chemistry. He is an active member of NOMAR, The National Association of Realtors, and The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He resides in Mandeville with his wife and three children.

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Dr. Steve and Julie Nelson

Mandeville, LA

In quoting my daughter, Darnell is iconic and a blessing! In April 2019, my husband and daughter worked with Darnell to find our home in Covington. They basically had a week and Darnell was nothing short of a miracle worker and Godsend! Before they even went down, Darnell took time to look at every house we were interested in and gave us thorough pros and cons for each property. She listened to everything we like and dislike about houses and made sure to show us listings that met what we wanted. She took time to spend time with our 16 year old daughter to listen to her needs and wants in a house. Most realtors wouldn’t make the time but Darnell did and really made our daughter feel like she was a huge part of the process when it came time to decide on a house. One that Darnell found on their second to the last day and it is the perfect house! I would highly recommend Darnell to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Mandeville/Covington area!!

Michelle Govertsen

River Oaks - Covington

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Katie & Louie Liokis

The Reserve - Mandeville

“THE BEST realtor I have had the pleasure of working with. She did extensive research prior to showing us many houses. She paid extra special attention to what we were looking for and didn't waste our time showing us properties that didn't meet our qualifications. She also made recommendations based on her many years of experience that were not in her best interest of making a quick commission. I highly recommend Darnell!”

Olive B.

Covington, LA

Darnell Carter was knowledgeable of the market, easy to work with and thorough in her approach to getting our home sold. As a result, our home sold in just one day! Her follow up and feedback throughout the entire process made the sale of our home run smoothly. Her assistance was much appreciated.

L. B.

Penns Chapel Place - Mandeville

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Haleigh Hesni

Covington, LA