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Dedicated real estate agent and credit consultant, committed to helping you find your dream home while overcoming credit challenges.

Based in Greater New Orleans, We’ll guide you through every step of the buying and selling process. 🏡🔑

10/29/2026

Black and white like the contracts I write—never any grey area! 🖊️📜✨

When you work with me, total clarity is the standard. Every detail is negotiated in your favor, every deadline is locked down, and your equity is protected from contract to closing table. 💼🔒
No guessing. No surprise fine print. Just a seamless, transparent experience from start to finish. 🏠🔑
Save this post 📌 for when you’re ready to make a move, and share it with someone buying or selling soon!
📲 Danekia Smith, MBA, BCCC
REALTOR® | First Home Pathways
📞 404-805-8152
📧 [email protected]
🌐 danekiasmith.com

10/05/2026

Three years ago, I was impatiently waiting for the LREC to clear my background check so I could get relicensed as a Louisiana Realtor. I had let my license go nine months prior, thinking my time serving clients was over and I’d focus entirely on personal investing and my family’s legacy. But less than seven months later, God called me right back.

I submitted my paperwork early, thinking I was ahead of the delays, but God had a different timeline. The wait forced me to pause my big goals, rest, and realize that His timing is always better than my own. Even when I wasn’t physically working, He was working on my behalf.

Today, I’m still trusting Him, because honestly, He’s the only reason I’m still standing!

When was a time you thought you had it all figured out, only for God to show you a completely different path?

Drop a 🤍 in the comments if you’re learning to trust His timing!

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My hair is proof of growth ✨✨✨✨

10/01/2026

The only thing I ever address comes with Deeds.

Anything that isn’t an asset is a liability.🏡💰🌸💕✨

Good Morning ☀️
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Interested in selling, buying, investing or building wealth through real estate.

Credit challenges making it hard to get qualified?

Contact me today... let’s talk about your next step CLICK THE LINK👩🏾‍💻 TO BOOK FREE CONSULTATION > LINK 🔗 IN BIO ‼️.
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I’d love to be Your Preferred Real Estate Consultant 404-805-8152 or [email protected]
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*By Law I can not represent you in any type of real estate transaction without an Exclusive Agreement. At any time if you decide I am not a good fit for you this agreement can be terminated (AKA you can fire me). I have been blessed thus far with getting many to the closing table and not being fired and I look forward to helping you do the same!

09/16/2026

JUST SOLD! 🔑✨ 2060 Paine Dr.

Congratulations to my sellers and the new homeowners! 🎉 Huge shoutout to the buyer’s agent—teamwork truly makes the dream work, and together we created a total win-win for everyone involved! 🤝🏾

Representing the seller on this one was an absolute pleasure, and we were under contract in just 9 days! 📈

Of course, no real estate journey comes without its plot twists... 😅 We were originally set to close on September 1st, but during the final walk-through, the tenant was still living in the property despite clear instructions to move out prior to closing! 🚪👀

In my 8 years as a realtor, this was my very first time navigating a scenario like this. But adaptability, problem-solving, and clear communication are everything in this business.

Thanks to quick pivots and great collaboration across the board, we officially closed 9 days later! 🙌🏾

God is good, and I’m beyond grateful for another successful closing and a very happy seller. 🙏🏾🏡

Thinking about buying, selling, or investing? Let’s navigate the process together (plot twists included 🤭!). Send me a DM or click the link in my bio to get started today! 📩📲

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Danekia Smith, REALTOR
Principal | First Home Pathways
📲 404-805-8152 📧 [email protected]

🔗 Click in Bio to Schedule Free Consultation

https://linktr.ee/firsthomepathways

Serving:

New Orleans, LA, Chalmette, LA, Meraux, LA, Violet, LA, Metairie, LA, Gretna, LA, Arabi, LA, Kenner, LA, Slidell, LA, Lakeshore, LA, Gentilly Terrace And Gardens, New Orleans, LA Marrero,LA

09/11/2026

8 years ago, I got my real estate license with one simple plan: pass off referrals, collect a fee, and call it a day.

I never planned for what actually happened next:

-Becoming dual-licensed in both GA and LA

-Navigating relocation, COVID, and the real estate market

-Getting burnt out by the fraud and unethical behavior in the industry

-Stepping away, letting my license go, and assuming my real estate days would be limited to personal investing

My husband was paying my fees and I called it an unnecessary expense since I wasn’t using it. He begged me to keep my license, and I didn’t listen.

I truly thought I was done.

Then, 7 months later, God stepped in. I heard Him clear as day: “Help my people secure land.”

I trusted the call and got re-licensed. Immediately after, my very first inquiry for a land purchase came in.

Just a few months ago, that exact family closed on their land with me.

8 years.

It hasn’t been a straight, predictable, or fully committed line. But looking back today, I’m in awe of how every twist brought me right to where I’m meant to be.

Grateful for the journey, the purpose, and every life I get to touch along the way.

Here’s to Year 8. 🥂✨

Looking to buy, sell, or secure land? Send me a DM or click the link in my bio to connect—let’s turn your vision into legacy.

Back 😝

It is really only a matter of time 👌🏾🙏🏾

It’s all there ❤️✨

Multiple selfies until you get the right angle 📐-No AI 🤖

09/01/2026

“Confidence isn’t performative. It’s rooted in preparation, experience, and accountability.”

They knew I was coming… they just didn’t know how. 💕✨

I show up fully, intentionally, and consistently because I’ve done the work. When you walk with certainty, the world might try to ask you to shrink. But God called me to show up boldly—and I’m choosing obedience. 🙌🏾🙏🏾

What you’re looking at is preparation, love, and truth personified. I’ve come way too far to lower my volume for anyone else’s comfort. 🫶🏾❤️

P.S. It’s completely fine to let people be wrong about you. The results speak for themselves. ✨

Happy September, friends! ☀️🌻🌼

📥 DM me—let’s grab a coffee ☕️ and chat about where you’re headed next!

08/27/2026

People are still buying.
People are still selling.
People are still investing.

The market shifted.

It didn’t stop.

September will be one to remember for my buyers and sellers‼️🙏🏾❤️✨
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Danekia Smith, REALTOR
Principal | First Home Pathways
📲 404-805-8152 📧 [email protected]

🔗 Click in Bio to Schedule Free Consultation

https://linktr.ee/firsthomepathways

Serving:

New Orleans, LA, Chalmette, LA, Meraux, LA, Violet, LA, Metairie, LA, Gretna, LA, Arabi, LA, Kenner, LA, Slidell, LA, Lakeshore, LA, Gentilly Terrace And Gardens, New Orleans, LA Marrero,LA

Keller Williams Realty
8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans
Independently Owned and Operated

08/19/2026

You being born was an answer to so many lives including mine 🙏🏾❤️✨

I have known you nearly half your life and what an honor it has been to watch you grow in indescribable ways.

Happiest of birthdays 🥳 to my husband and best friend!

Love You DEEP ❤️🙏🏾✨🤞🏾

Ready to celebrate you YOUR WAY 😘🎉✨🎊

It was you the whole time…grateful time caught up to us!

Anniversary 2026 ❤️✨✨✨

We all talk about wanting a soft life…some of us had to be taught how to be soft to truly enjoy the soft life 🙏🏾✨

Forever ♾️ ❤️

Address

1501 Dave Dixon Dr
New Orleans, LA
70113

Website

http://linktr.ee/smithrealtyco

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