Laurell Kurtzman, REALTOR® -Houston, TX 77027 with Martha Turner Properties

Very organized and detail oriented, Laurell Kurtzman recognizes that communication is key, both with her clients and all the parties involved in a real estate transaction. She knows it is very important to educate her clients about the market and what to expect at every stage of the purchase or sale process. Laurell has a real appreciation for the value of people’s time and makes an effort to determine what form of communication – telephone or email - works best for each party.

Every transaction is an opportunity to learn for Laurell. “Everyone has different needs and wants,” she says, “and it is a challenge to find just the right property or just the right price and marketing that will bring the right buyer. Many of my past clients have become good friends and I have a great referral network.”

Staying current with the real estate market through continuing education is paramount for Laurell. She has earned Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Certified Luxury Home Marketing (CLHM), and Certified negotiation Expert (CNE) designations. Laurell attends industry seminars each year in order to gain valuable insights and network with real estate professionals from other markets.

Laurell brings a solid background in business and a no-nonsense approach to her career as a professional Realtor. After beginning as a legal assistant for two law firms and a major oil company in Houston, Laurell became the business manager for a start-up publishing company. She managed the office, set up computer systems, wrote programming, organized and attended trade shows and conferences, and published a monthly newsletter, terrific organizational and technological training for her career in residential real estate.

Born in Ketchikan, Alaska, Laurell grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from Rice University. She lives in Memorial with her daughter who attends Episcopal High School.