Cory and Mary Cheramie: Creating Impactful Outcomes

Think about the reason you do what you do. While answers naturally vary from person to person a bit, chances are good that your purpose in this business is about those you serve. Your early mornings and late nights make a real difference in the lives around you. That’s the fuel that drives Cory and Mary Cheramie, as well.

Husband-and-Wife Team As co-owners and REALTORS? with RE/MAX Generations, Cory and Mary are dedicated to creating impactful outcomes for those around them. Cory focuses on residential sales, while Mary dedicates the majority of her sales time to commercial work. She also manages the brokerage and assists their team of REALTORS?.

“This work is fulfilling. We have the opportunity to make an impact in our clients’ lives … helping them to navigate the home-buying process,” Cory explains.

“For us to make that positive impact is very fulfilling. We are able to make that impact while we make a living on our own terms. It’s also about easing the way for the agents in our office and helping them to grow their business, as well.”

“On the commercial side, it’s very rewarding when we have clients who are buying commercial properties to grow their businesses. That’s another level of fulfillment we get from helping them,” Mary says. “We strive to always go above and beyond to make sure our clients have the best experience to make the best decision. We strive for that. We aren’t status quo. We care about the impact and what happens to them.”

Finding Their Path in the Profession Mary earned her real estate license in 2011. Her grandparents, George and Frances Pivach, had started in the business during the 1950s. Mary’s parents, Kevin and Diana Alfortish, purchased the family brokerage in the early 2000s. Cory became active in the business himself when he earned his own license in 2017.

“Mary and I met during college at LSU. We graduated from there and then both went into corporate America,” Cory remembers. “I was working in the oil and gas industry in Houston, and Mary went to New York and worked with Ernst & Young.”

In time, they were engaged, and Mary moved to Houston to work at the same company as Cory. Eventually, both Cory and Mary grew tired of climbing the corporate ladder.

“We had gotten married and were talking about the long-term impact of our family. We wanted to move back home close to family in New Orleans,” Cory recalls. “When we looked to move back, we took the leap into real estate. We saved up for it and joined the family brokerage?in 2017 — Pivach Real Estate. We worked as agents for a year. Then, in 2018, RE/MAX approached us with a franchising opportunity.”

A Growing Experience The dynamic of teaming up together has been a growing experience for Cory and Mary. “In the beginning, it was a struggle … being a husband-and-wife team, working 24/7. There were some growing pains, but we have learned our strengths and capitalized on that,” Mary says.

“We each have our strengths and weaknesses. We have found a good way to use those to our client’s advantage. We still all work as a family. My 88-year-old grand - mother is in the office.” Teamwork is a vital part of their growing success story.

Today, Cory and Mary, along - side Kevin and Diana, lead a 10-person brokerage. Rewarding Life Family is at the heart of life for them. They look forward to time spent with their two children, Bowen, 3, and Saylor, 3 months.

In their free time, Cory and Mary enjoy staying active. Cory has a passion for outdoor sports, including hunting, fishing, water sports, and time at the beach. He also likes target shooting. In fact, he has competed nationally.

Cory is on the board of directors of the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans. Mary also enjoys time at the beach, as well as hanging with friends and family. In addition, she serves as president of the Belle Chasse Rotary Club. It’s very important to give back to the community.

Making a Lasting Difference

Those who get to know Cory and Mary appreciate their genuine nature. As they look to the future, Mary and Cory take a positive approach forward to make a strong difference for those around them.

As Cory says, “We genuinely care about them and want the best for them. Commission and compensation are never the priority. It’s always in the best interests of our clients.

“We want our clients to say that Mary and Cory went above and beyond what we thought a REALTOR? would do. That has been ingrained in us.” Truly, day by day, Cory and Mary are all about creating impactful outcomes for those around them.

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