Louise was born in Yokohama, Japan. Before becoming a realtor, she founded and operated an international trade and consulting firm, which focused on expanding exports from the US and Europe to Asia. She joined Brokers Network in 2003, focusing on foreign nationals living in or moving to the United States. In 2006, she was named to head up the firm’s commercial, investment, and international real estate unit. She has achieved designations as a Certified Commercial and Investment Member and Certified International Property Specialist. Her personal interests include writing nonfiction, oil painting, gourmet cooking, and ballroom dancing.