Jiarra Rayford is the owner and broker of Rayford Realty NOLA, LLC. She began her real estate career in 2015 and today she holds a broker's license in Louisiana and Mississippi. Her brokerage has 6 agents and specliazes in residential and commercial real estate.
Education has always been #1 in her life. She graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School and holds a Master of Science in Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from Roosevelt University in Chicago. A dual Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Business Management from the University of New Orleans. Her Designations include ABR, SRS, PSA, PMN & AHWD. She is a current candidate for CBR and CCIM. Certifications include Executive Leadership from Roosevelt University, Management Certification from Harvard University Online, Housing Development from Southern University at Baton Rouge. She is also a 2022 Goldman Sachs Alumni and 2022 City Business Honoree for Real Estate and Construction.
I joined Women's Council to network with industry professionals. It became my referral source for all things real estate. As president, the goal for 2023 is to increase our membership to 200+ members. This year we have monthly events curated in education, health and wellness, community service and sisterly relations. We are excited to announce our inaugural Golf Tournament spring fundraiser and a Roaring 20s Casino Night this fall.
In 2019 she married her soul mate Lionel Rayford. Together they are the parents of twins Jada and Jackson 8 and Lionel Jr 14. When she is not managing real estate deals, she is managing "The Twins" and their hollywood careers.