There is something special about the first time a family walks into the house of their dreams. You can see it in their eyes. Their shoulders relax, they start talking about the heirloom furniture that will fit perfectly in a certain space, and where they will put their Christmas tree. For Emily, that’s the magical part of this job. Born and raised in Shreveport, La, she grew up with a grandfather who built houses and often let her explore the building sites. She dreamed of being an architect, but settled on a non-profit adventure after college. She never expected to live back in Shreveport/Bossier, but settled here with her husband Phil after years overseas. 4 children were born soon after and roots started to be planted. Emily’s love of houses piqued an interest in real estate and once the last of the babies started school, she jumped into the real estate industry.
What was supposed to be a part time gig quickly turned into a full time career. She was the rookie of the year her first year in the business at Coldwell Banker. After several years as an independent agent, she teamed up with Andy Osborn and they started a successful partnership. They have been the top small team in the state of Louisiana each year of the partnership. Awards and achievements came quickly, but relationships with clients that turned into friends were the reason that Emily continued to work. Getting to be a part of the story of each house, whether in a happy situation or a sad one, is the “why” for Emily.
Emily and her family attend Broadmoor Baptist Church where she teaches an 8th grade girls small group. She also is the varsity soccer coach at Airline High School. She loves to travel with her family and cheer her children on in whatever sport or activity they are currently participating in. She works in all aspects of the industry, selling and listing both residential and commercial properties, negotiating commercial leases and working with investors to build a real estate portfolio.
5/5, 10/10, all of the above!!! Could not recommend Osborn Hays Real Estate enough. Our REALTOR®, Emily, made the selling process of our home so simple. I was extremely overwhelmed about selling our home, but Emily was very knowledgeable and put my mind at ease time and time again. Emily and her assistant, Anna, communicated clearly and made us feel taken care of. We appreciate them so much.
Emily & Anna make the process seamless & stress free!
Emily is the best realtor, hands-down! I have now bought two properties using her guidance and she takes all of the stress out of the home buying process. If you want a realtor who is professional, honest, kind, responsive and who will shoot it to you straight - call Emily Hays!
Emily Hays was highly recommended to me and my wife to help with buying a new home. Emily did a GREAT job. She is very knowledgeable and professional, but most of all Emily is very genuine and caring beyond the transaction. I cannot imagine a better person to work with if you are needing help with buying a new home.
Emily at Osborn Hays worked diligently to help us find the right home. She is knowledgeable, personable, and a real advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Osborn Hays Real Estate!
Amazing experience!! We moved from CO and having not lived in Shreveport/Bossier City before Emily showed us a variety of homes to help us figure out what we wanted. From the beginning, it was clear that the Osborn Hays Real Estate team has a desire to serve their clients and we couldn't of asked for a better team of people to help us in the home buying process!!
Working with Emily was an outstanding experience. She guided us through the home-buying process with patience, professionalism, and kindness. As first-time buyers, we appreciated how clearly she explained each step and how supported we felt throughout. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!!
Andy and Emily are both super helpful and alway steer us in the right direction!
After more than a dozen transactions in the last three years I can confidently state that OHRE is the most knowledgeable and professional team you can find in the Ark-La-Tex. They anticipate your needs and concerns and work diligently to mitigate them offering constant peace of mind throughout the entire process. They have the most talented realtors and office personnel ensuring each and every step of the process flows seamlessly. I used to lose sleep over real estate transactions because I was worried I was missing something. With OHRE I sleep soundly knowing that they have thought of EVERYTHING and have taken care of all the details on my behalf. There are not enough good things I can say about this team! In a world whose current trends are to snub the customer, OHRE is the epitome of customer service and appreciation. Thank you Emily and Andy for all that you do for my family and my business!
As someone who has spent 20+ years in the real estate space buying and selling both personal and investment properties, I can say without hesitation that Emily Hays is the best REALTOR® I have had the pleasure of working with. Her knowledge of the ever changing real estate landscape has proven invaluable while searching for future investments and her hustle is unmatched! Looking to buy a house? Call Emily. Looking to sell a house? Call Emily. Looking for someone who is honest, approachable, knowledgeable, and will exceed your expectations? Well, I think you know where I’m going with this…
The folks over at Osborn Hays are the best! Hardworking. Caring. Honest. Don't know what else you can ask for of you realtor. Emily has tirelessly led us through a few transactions as of late and we couldn't have asked for someone better to represent our interests. Looking forward to working with them well into the future!
Would highly recommend using Emily and her team! They made sure we were well informed through the whole process and confident in our purchase. And they made it fun!