About Us
A flat fee you can live with.
WiseMove assembled a team of ADVISORS instead of salespeople to help you navigate an industry that is clouded with ambiguity and confusion. Technology has overhauled the traditional real estate buying and selling process, yet the outdated commission pay structure has stayed the same.
We streamlined the buying and selling process by only charging a simple flat fee. Think about it: The hours spent selling a $300,000 house is the same as a $500,000 house. Why should the compensation to the REALTOR® be roughly $6000 more for the $500,000 house than that of the $300,000 house? It just doesn’t make sense, which is why we offer a single flat fee and provide our staff of seasoned REALTORS® and specialists to help clients of all budgets and experience levels.
Meet Our Trusted Team
Shannon Worrel, Lead Realtor®
Shannon and the WiseMove Team have closed over 200 real estate transactions and have saved clients over $1M. Shannon prides herself on creating value for every one of her clients as a well-versed advocate by offering detailed knowledge through every step of the home buying or selling process. Shannon grew up in Mandeville, Louisiana, and received a BA in Communications from LSU She enjoys being outdoors, happy hour with friends, playing with her pup, Winston, & spending time with her Goddaughter, Abigail. Shannon is a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (NOMAR), National Association of Realtors® (NAR),& Women’s Council of Realtors®.
Gabbrielle Batiste, Realtor®
A New Orleans native, Gabbie has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Her love of cooking allowed her to start her own catering company serving clients throughout Louisiana and the United States. Her passion for helping others and attention to detail easily translated into the real estate industry. Gabbie aids Shannon in the showing of homes and coordinating Open Houses and Broker Tours. When she’s not helping clients, you’ll most likely find her making delicious brunches, going on biking adventures around the city, or playing with her pup.
Ben Tarantino, Valuation Specialist & Founder
Before working in real estate, Ben honed his skills in valuation by managing an investment portfolio of over $80 Million in assets. After calling the collapse of the Stock Market, Ben partnered with Jude to create the K&T Institute, a real estate development company. Together they have built and renovated almost 100 houses. Ben’s unique experiences in both financial services and real estate resulted in an idea for a new kind of pricing model – The WiseMove Real Estate Difference. Ben is a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he worked as a signals intelligence officer for the National Security Agency and graduated with a BS in Finance from LSU. When Ben is not at work, you’ll find him running around the city or at his home in the Treme enjoying time with his wife, two children, and their dogs.
Jude Kernaghan, Licensed Contractor & Founder
Jude started in the real estate industry as a founder and Licensed Contractor of the K&T Institute, a residential real estate development company. At K&T, Jude learned about various ways for people to invest in real estate, including self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA). At WiseMove, Jude has helped clients average a 16% return per year tax-deferred by buying, selling, and renting homes. Jude also advises clients on the inspection report for a property, quotes for renovations, and new constructions. Jude received a BS in Finance from LSU. When Jude isn’t working on a project, you’ll find him perfecting his Jedi Master techniques or enjoying time with his wife Melissa, two daughters Sadie & Josie, and dog Charlie.
Alex Hill, Inspection Specialist
Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Alex brings a unique blend of skills to the WiseMove team. After many years in private accounting and financial analysis, Alex wanted to get out from behind the desk and affect change in his community here in New Orleans. Through his client-centered approach, he strives to provide the highest quality service through detailed financial and in-depth inspection report analysis of each deal. Alongside Jude, Alex also advises on real estate investments and new construction financing. Alex enjoys live music, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his wife Mary, their daughter Violet, and sons Marlow and Nash.
Matthew Livaccari, In-House Counsel
A New Orleans native, Matt joined the WiseMove team in 2019 as a specialist in legal issues related to real estate with a focus on property acquisition and development. Matt graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Economics. He earned his Juris Doctor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Matt is passionate about the Saints, the Syracuse Orange, traveling and cooking. He also has a voracious appetite for comedy and will go to his grave believing The Naked Gun was robbed by the Academy. Matt lives in the Carrollton area with his Boston Terrier, Bluto, who is a dynamic little pup.
Karla M. Frias, Marketing Director
An LSU Tiger that has worked in politics and advertising, Karla quickly realized that marketing was her passion. Once Karla learned about WiseMove’s mission to disrupt the industry by providing a fair flat fee for real estate transactions, she knew that she needed to help spread the word throughout the New Orleans Metropolitan area. Along with marketing WiseMove, Karla is responsible for the email and social campaigns and graphics for each WiseMove listing. When she’s not designing * strategizing, you’ll find her food blogging as co-owner of @HowNolaEats, cooking, beating her fiancé Erin at Gin Rummy, or snuggling with her dog Tycho, and cats Lancelot & Junior.
