• Your Guided Path Home — A Clear, Personal Buyer Plan

    Clear, transparent guidance and a plan built around you—from our first conversation through closing.

  • Your Buyer Guide

  • Hi, I’m Rima Hodgeson, a REALTOR® with Compass serving Baton Rouge, surrounding communities, and beyond. I help buyers, sellers, investors, relocation clients, LSU-area clients, and new-construction buyers with clear guidance, honest strategy, and personal support. Your Vision, My Commitment. Before we begin, explore my Buyer Guide for a clear look at the buying process, what to expect, and how I will support you from search to closing. OPEN MY BUYER GUIDE

  • About You

  • Have you already completed my Seller Questionnaire?*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Best Contact Method*
  • Are you currently working with another real estate agent?*

  • Buying Plans

  • Target Move Date
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  • When Would You Like To Move?*
  • What Best Describes Your Reason For Moving?
  • Ready To Make An Offer Tomorrow?*

  • Financing & Budget

  • Purchase Method*
  • Financing Status*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Location & Lifestyle

  • Ideal Home

  • Top 3 Must-Haves*
  • Deal Breakers
  • Condition Comfort*

  • Special Situations

  • Buying and selling at the same time? Select the selling option below so I can coordinate both plans.
  • Which special situations apply?*

  • New Construction Details

  • Condo or LSU Details

  • Investment Details

  • Relocation Details

  • Need to Sell First Details

    Ready to plan your sale? Complete my Seller Strategy Questionnaire.
  • If you also need to sell, please complete my Seller Questionnaire so I can coordinate your sale and purchase together. COMPLETE MY SELLER QUESTIONNAIRE

  • How I Can Help

  • What kind of support would you like from me?

  • Buyer Representation & Agreement

  • What does a buyer’s agent mean? A buyer’s agent is a real estate professional who represents your interests during the home-buying process and helps with the search, property evaluation, showings, offers, negotiations, inspections, and the path to closing. A written buyer agreement explains the services your agent will provide, how long you will work together, responsibilities, and compensation. I believe in complete transparency and honest conversations from day one. Agreement terms—including services, duration, and compensation—are negotiable. I will explain every part and welcome your questions before you sign. LEARN MORE ABOUT WRITTEN BUYER AGREEMENTS
  • Have you signed a written buyer agreement with another real estate agent?*
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