CNE: Certified Negotiation Expert

I was born and raised on Galveston Island, so I know the Island well. Previously I worked in banking. I worked my way from teller to Southwest Regional Trainer. After getting married, I switched careers and went into the Insurance field. I worked here for over 25 years and still maintain this license. I am experienced in both residential and commercial insurance, which makes me an asset when shopping for a home. I'm married and have a daughter that recently graduated from Texas A&M University. Once my daughter began college, I decided to go back to school and get my Real Estate License. It has been a very rewarding decision. I continue to educate myself and recently received my Certified Negotiation Expert designation. I absolutely love helping dreams come true.I believe in giving back to the community, I do this by my volunteer activities with the Galveston Noon Optimist Club and the Galveston Elks Lodge.I have served on the board of my neighborhood HOA board and was instrumental in overseeing the remodeling of our neighborhood park. Galveston has many great neighborhoods ideal for raising a family. I look forward to assisting you find your little oasis

After serving in the NAVY and then working for 20 years with The University of Texas Medical Branch in photography, I am ready to help you in anyway I can to provide you with the personal attention to details and insure you will find the right home or sell the one you are in. You will see that my expertise in photography, ads, flyers and MLS listings will be of the highest quality. I am a TOP PRODUCING agent year after year in Galveston County. Highly energetic and ready to provide you with customer attention. Give me a call and lets discuss your needs, cell (409) 739-1299. You also can visit my website at www.leedeforkejr.com

Melaine Anderson exudes professionalism in all of her residential real estate transactions. Representing both buyers and sellers, Melaine is able to provide clients with knowledge and expertise from both sides.

As the Broker/Owner for Texas Coastal Realty , Melaine is also well-regarded in the industry for her commitment to personal service. Her clients continually offer praise on her responsiveness, constant communication, positivity and efficiency. Melaine handles the entire buying/selling process with ease and responds in a courteous and personable manner. She constantly strives for smooth transactions to make the process enjoyable for everyone. Melaine really listens to meet the client’s needs to make the best purchasing decision.

She has also been acknowledged numerous times by Houston Association of Realtors® as one of the Association's Top Producers with the highest number of dollar volume sales, an honor that is based on both buyer and seller side transactions. In addition to her achievements in real estate, it is worth highlighting that Melaine brings a unique blend of skills and expertise to her role. Prior to her successful career in the real estate industry, she enjoyed a remarkable tenure as a software engineer for 20 years. This background in technology and problem-solving enhances her ability to leverage cutting-edge tools and platforms to provide exceptional service to her clients.

Melaine possesses a unique ability working with million dollar clients and properties as evidenced in her impressive sales record.

TCR offices in Houston and Galveston. Please visit our website at:
www.TexasCoastalRealty.net

More than twenty years of working in the Historical Homes market of Galveston gives me a great background to help you find the right house easily and with minimal effort. With an annual average of 25 transactions buying, selling, and leasing properties dating from the turn of the 20th century, I have the experience needed to evaluate the property involved and determine the right pricing. I have been active in the restoration of my own Victorian era houses, and was actively involved in laying the groundwork for the formation of the San Jacinto Historical Conservation District. Currently I serve as the Texas Realtor's Region 10 political involvement committee representative. I am a past Chair of the Galveston Association of Realtors, have been Chair of the GAR Multiple Listing Service, Chair of the City of Galveston Arts and Historic Advisory Committee. I am a two time past Chairman of the Galveston Historical Foundation Events Committee, a past Chairman of the ad hoc Galveston Affordable Housing Committee, and a former Board member of the San Jacinto Neighborhood Association.

Sidney Tregre ABR,CNE Send Email Phone: 409-392-1013 Ms Tregre holds several designations and is a member of The Galveston and Houston Association of Realtors and a member of The US Tax Lien Association. Sidney, as her friends call her, has the perfect blend of positive energy and decades of experience to help her clients reach their goals. Sidney always puts integrity first. Her constant pursuit of excellence is shown in the many satisfied and long term friends and clients who continue to call on her for her expertise. Sidney started her career in the 80's as a financial planner providing real estate as one of many investment vehicles, for one of the leading service organizations in the industry. A decade later a broker/friend convinced her to get her real estate license.. Sidney's passion and hard work gives her clients the edge they need to reach their financial goals. Her on going pursuit for professional excellence comes from her mentoring and training with some of the best in the business. Sidney does real estate investing, consulting and teaching,from Texas all the way to Florida and points in between. She has years of experience in all phases of real estate investments including tax liens and deeds sales. Sidney has lived on the gulf coast and been a resident since 1999, returning to rebuild after Hurricane Ike. She is an avid sailor, volunteer and animal lover.

Tom is well known for his passionate support of Galveston and his efforts to protect and develop what makes island life so special - the fascinating history, beautiful natural features, and the people who live here.Historic preservation and support of all the non-profits on the island have long been cornerstones of his community support. In 2020 he received an "Acts of Kindness Award" from the Texas Association of Realtors in recognition for his support of the Galveston community. In 2019 he received a Service Award from Galveston Island Nature Tourism for Outstanding Leadership. In 2018 he was awarded the Vic Pierson Award by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and in 2017 the Chamber named him its "Community Hero" for his outstanding contribution to the community.In 2017, he was honored at a gala at the Sea Star Base which raised $50,000 for youth, adaptive and community sailing programs.A former president of the Galveston Association of REALTORS, Tom was named GAR REALTOR OF THE YEAR 2015 and served on the Texas Association of REALTORS Political Action committee as its regional representative in 2016. Locally, he is Former Chair of the Landmarks Commission for the City of Galveston and is a past President of the Galveston Historical Foundation. He is proud to have been a Paul Harris Fellow of the Galveston Island Rotary Club.In addition to selling throughout the Island representing buyers and sellers, Tom is also a successful residential and commercial leasing agent. A native of New Jersey, Tom believes anyone lucky enough to live by the sea is lucky enough! He earned his real estate license in 2003 after retiring as a Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an international home furnishings company.

Past President, Landmarks Commission, City of Galveston

Past President , Galveston Historical Foundation

Past President, San Jac Neighborhood Association

Paul Harris Fellow, Galveston Island Rotary Club

Past President, Galveston Association of Realtors

Member, Houston Association of Realtors

2020 Texas Association of Realtor's "Acts of Kindness" Award2019 Outstanding Service Award, Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council2018 Vic Pearson Award, Galveston Chamber of Commerce2017 Honoree, Sea Star Base Galveston2015 Galveston Realtor of the Year

Earned NCE Designation September 2011