Negotiating Direct-to-Seller Deals Without Sounding Like a Shark w/ Aussie Steve
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Join us for the Northshore REIA Monthly Meetup as we dive into the strategies and systems behind successfully negotiating direct-to-seller deals, building strong buyer relationships, and creating a real estate wholesale business.
Location: 201 Holiday Blvd, Suite 200, Covington, LA 70433 (Palette Northshore)
This month’s featured speaker is Stephen “Aussie Steve” Keighery, who will be presenting:
What We’ll Cover:
* How to approach motivated sellers while building trust and rapport
* Negotiation strategies that create win-win outcomes for both investors and sellers
* How to avoid coming across as pushy or overly aggressive
* Building ethical systems for finding and closing off-market deals
* Creating stronger relationships with buyers, sellers, and other investors
* Lessons learned from acquiring hundreds of properties in today’s market
Steve’s BIO
Stephen “Aussie Steve” Keighery is the founder of Home Buyer Louisiana, a distressed residential real estate investment company that has acquired more than 250 properties across Louisiana and South Mississippi.
Originally from Australia, Steve helped build hipages Group, one of Australia’s leading home services marketplaces, before moving to New Orleans and bringing his marketplace experience into the world of real estate investing.
Steve is also the Director of Marketing and Memberships for NOREIA and co-organizer of the Westbank Real Estate Investors Meetup. He regularly speaks on wholesaling, deal flow, buyer relationships, private lending, and building an ethical real estate investing business in today’s market.
Whether you’re brand new to investing or actively closing deals, this presentation will provide practical strategies you can use to improve your seller conversations, strengthen your negotiation skills, and grow your real estate business.
Agenda for the Evening:
6:00 pm – Doors Open�
6:30 pm – Announcements / Needs & Wants / Market Report�
7:00 pm – Presentation & Q&A with Stephen Keighery�
8:45 pm – Meeting-after-the-meeting at Chimes
Thanks to Our Local Sponsors — Making This FREE Event Possible!
Bob Norton, CPA – Accounting Services & Consultant�“The Real Estate Tax Pro: Helping You Save Taxes, Build Wealth, and Become Financially Free”�🔗 www.nortonaccountingservices.com
Arena Collective – Arena Title Company & Arena Law Firm
Arena Title Company proudly closes creative real estate transactions including Commercial, Seller Financing, Bond for Deed, Credit Sales, Wholesale, “Subject To,” Cash Sales, Development, Traditional Purchases, and Refinances.
Arena Law Firm is a full-service transactional law firm handling business formation, contract drafting and review, intellectual property, nonprofit formation, general counsel work, estate planning, and successions, with select litigation handled case by case.
Serving Covington, Slidell, New Orleans, Metairie, Hammond, and Baton Rouge.
📞 Jared: 318-542-1001 | [email protected]�📞 John: 985-888-8560 | [email protected]�🌐 www.arenacollective.com
Lettuce Media (Video / Content Creation)
Lettuce Media is a full-service content creation company with over a decade of experience under our belts. Our sole purpose is to tell your business’s story and attract more people to your tribe using a creative art form. We know confidence is key, so we create an environment where you feel empowered to tell your story and feel comfortable in front of the camera.
The idea behind Lettuce Media was founded in the late 70s by a man who believed in hard work, excellence, and nurturing relationships. That’s exactly who we are today, and we can’t wait to tell your story and have fun along the way!
Contact Jonah: (303) 323-5145 or [email protected]
Website: https://lettucemedia.co/
Total Construction & Renovation LLC
Total Construction & Renovation LLC is a licensed, insured renovation and construction company serving St. Tammany Parish and the greater Northshore. We specialize in investment-focused renovations for real estate investors, landlords, and partners who need clear scopes, reliable timelines, and renovations that support real returns.
As a local company rooted on the Northshore, we understand how properties perform across different neighborhoods, price points, and investment strategies — from cosmetic flips to full renovations and long-term rental improvements. Our approach is built around planning, documentation, and execution, not guesswork or vague estimates.
In addition to working with investors on acquisition and renovation projects, we also support property owners and landlords with ongoing services, including structured home maintenance plans designed to protect assets, reduce unexpected repairs, and create consistent service records over time. These plans are especially valuable for landlords managing multiple properties or preparing assets for resale or refinancing.
We regularly work alongside:
* Fix-and-flip investors
* Buy-and-hold landlords
* BRRRR investors
* Private money partners
* Realtors and property managers
Our goal is to act as a long-term renovation and maintenance partner, helping clients protect budgets, reduce surprises, and maintain properties that perform well long after the initial renovation is complete.
We’re proud to support the local investor community as a sponsor of Northshore REIA and look forward to building strong relationships with its members.
Contact & Next Steps
Call or Text: 985-869-5828
Learn more:
https://totalconstructionnorthshore.com/northshore-reia/
Don’t forget—our meeting-after-the-meeting continues at Chimes at 8:45 pm, where the best conversations and networking usually happen.
At Northshore REIA, our mission is to provide real-world education, meaningful networking, and free meetups with no sales pitch.
New investors, experienced investors, and industry professionals are all welcome.
This event is free and open to the public.�Please share our events if you get value from them.
Location: 201 Holiday Blvd, Suite 200, Covington, LA 70433 (Palette Northshore)
This month’s featured speaker is Stephen “Aussie Steve” Keighery, who will be presenting:
What We’ll Cover:
* How to approach motivated sellers while building trust and rapport
* Negotiation strategies that create win-win outcomes for both investors and sellers
* How to avoid coming across as pushy or overly aggressive
* Building ethical systems for finding and closing off-market deals
* Creating stronger relationships with buyers, sellers, and other investors
* Lessons learned from acquiring hundreds of properties in today’s market
Steve’s BIO
Stephen “Aussie Steve” Keighery is the founder of Home Buyer Louisiana, a distressed residential real estate investment company that has acquired more than 250 properties across Louisiana and South Mississippi.
Originally from Australia, Steve helped build hipages Group, one of Australia’s leading home services marketplaces, before moving to New Orleans and bringing his marketplace experience into the world of real estate investing.
Steve is also the Director of Marketing and Memberships for NOREIA and co-organizer of the Westbank Real Estate Investors Meetup. He regularly speaks on wholesaling, deal flow, buyer relationships, private lending, and building an ethical real estate investing business in today’s market.
Whether you’re brand new to investing or actively closing deals, this presentation will provide practical strategies you can use to improve your seller conversations, strengthen your negotiation skills, and grow your real estate business.
Agenda for the Evening:
6:00 pm – Doors Open�
6:30 pm – Announcements / Needs & Wants / Market Report�
7:00 pm – Presentation & Q&A with Stephen Keighery�
8:45 pm – Meeting-after-the-meeting at Chimes
Thanks to Our Local Sponsors — Making This FREE Event Possible!
Bob Norton, CPA – Accounting Services & Consultant�“The Real Estate Tax Pro: Helping You Save Taxes, Build Wealth, and Become Financially Free”�🔗 www.nortonaccountingservices.com
Arena Collective – Arena Title Company & Arena Law Firm
Arena Title Company proudly closes creative real estate transactions including Commercial, Seller Financing, Bond for Deed, Credit Sales, Wholesale, “Subject To,” Cash Sales, Development, Traditional Purchases, and Refinances.
Arena Law Firm is a full-service transactional law firm handling business formation, contract drafting and review, intellectual property, nonprofit formation, general counsel work, estate planning, and successions, with select litigation handled case by case.
Serving Covington, Slidell, New Orleans, Metairie, Hammond, and Baton Rouge.
📞 Jared: 318-542-1001 | [email protected]�📞 John: 985-888-8560 | [email protected]�🌐 www.arenacollective.com
Lettuce Media (Video / Content Creation)
Lettuce Media is a full-service content creation company with over a decade of experience under our belts. Our sole purpose is to tell your business’s story and attract more people to your tribe using a creative art form. We know confidence is key, so we create an environment where you feel empowered to tell your story and feel comfortable in front of the camera.
The idea behind Lettuce Media was founded in the late 70s by a man who believed in hard work, excellence, and nurturing relationships. That’s exactly who we are today, and we can’t wait to tell your story and have fun along the way!
Contact Jonah: (303) 323-5145 or [email protected]
Website: https://lettucemedia.co/
Total Construction & Renovation LLC
Total Construction & Renovation LLC is a licensed, insured renovation and construction company serving St. Tammany Parish and the greater Northshore. We specialize in investment-focused renovations for real estate investors, landlords, and partners who need clear scopes, reliable timelines, and renovations that support real returns.
As a local company rooted on the Northshore, we understand how properties perform across different neighborhoods, price points, and investment strategies — from cosmetic flips to full renovations and long-term rental improvements. Our approach is built around planning, documentation, and execution, not guesswork or vague estimates.
In addition to working with investors on acquisition and renovation projects, we also support property owners and landlords with ongoing services, including structured home maintenance plans designed to protect assets, reduce unexpected repairs, and create consistent service records over time. These plans are especially valuable for landlords managing multiple properties or preparing assets for resale or refinancing.
We regularly work alongside:
* Fix-and-flip investors
* Buy-and-hold landlords
* BRRRR investors
* Private money partners
* Realtors and property managers
Our goal is to act as a long-term renovation and maintenance partner, helping clients protect budgets, reduce surprises, and maintain properties that perform well long after the initial renovation is complete.
We’re proud to support the local investor community as a sponsor of Northshore REIA and look forward to building strong relationships with its members.
Contact & Next Steps
Call or Text: 985-869-5828
Learn more:
https://totalconstructionnorthshore.com/northshore-reia/
Don’t forget—our meeting-after-the-meeting continues at Chimes at 8:45 pm, where the best conversations and networking usually happen.
At Northshore REIA, our mission is to provide real-world education, meaningful networking, and free meetups with no sales pitch.
New investors, experienced investors, and industry professionals are all welcome.
This event is free and open to the public.�Please share our events if you get value from them.
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Palette Northshore, 201 Holiday Blvd, Covington, LA 70433-5013, United States
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