TRLP: Texas Realtors Leadership Program

The mission of the Texas REALTORS Leadership Program is to develop community and organizational leaders to become contributors to their community and their businesses and enrich their personal and professional lives. ...Read more ↓

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Platinum
Nicole Lopez
The Closers Real Estate Group
About Nicole

Nicole is a Leader with extensive experience in management, real estate coaching, public speaking, luxury production, and high-tech marketing savvy that produces results. Drawing upon a lineage in Houston real estate that began with her grandmother in the 1970s and continued with her parents, Nicole felt destined to enter the field and did so in 2010. Since then, she has been a property rights advocate on a mission to help Houstonians build generational wealth through real estate and has sold over 150 Million dollars in residential real estate. Nicole has many industry accolades, including being named in the Top 20 Under 40 by the Houston Association of Realtors®, RIS Media Newsmaker in 2018 and 2020, Inman Innovator of the Year in 2020, and she's known for her out-of-the-box marketing strategies. Her dedication to her craft has led her to serve as the Director of the Texas Association of Realtors®, and is currently the Second Vice Chair for the Texas Realtors Political Action Committee®. She is a graduate from the Texas Realtors® Leadership Program and Commitment to Excellence Program (C2EX) from the National Association of Realtors. As the COO of Found Realty Group at eXp, Nicole heads a team of creative, outgoing advisors who take pride in helping people invest in real estate with integrity and an emphasis on First Class Service. She maximizes results with careful monitoring of performance metrics, ensuring that the team is advancing along every step of the way. When she's not working with clients or coaching her team, you'll find Nicole spending time outdoors with her husband and their kids or volunteering at various non-profits.

Homes For Sale
1
Showings
57
Homes Sold in the last 5 years
84
Homes Leased in the last 5 years
7
For Sale: 1
Sold: 84
Platinum
Ty Robinson
Nan & Company Properties
About Ty

Ty Robinson, a native Houstonian, is a distinguished professional with a remarkable academic background. Holding an undergraduate degree from Prairie View A & M University and a Master's in Community Development, Ty has cultivated a robust foundation for her career. With an extensive professional journey preceding her ventures into Real Estate, Ty Robinson has earned recognition as a Top 20 Under 40 winner for 2022. Her commitment to excellence and innovative approach in the industry has propelled her to stand out. Additionally, Ty achieved a significant milestone in 2023 by graduating from the esteemed TRLP (Texas Realtor Leadership Program), further enhancing her prowess in real estate and community development. Ty Robinson continues to pave the way, leveraging her expertise and passion to redefine success in the realm of real estate.

Homes For Sale
8
Showings
74
Homes Sold in the last 5 years
70
Homes Leased in the last 5 years
19
For Sale: 8
Sold: 70
Platinum
Ashley Esparza
PRG Realtors
About Ashley

Ashley Esparza is the Team Leader of the HTX Home Team, established in 2020. Ashley has an astounding professional background in areas from ownership research, ad valorem taxation to property appraisal and valuation. Ashley is a former 2019 Texas REALTOR® Leadership Program graduate, being one of the elite local realtors to represent the state of Texas in the leadership program. She is also a Texas Affordable Housing Specialist, helping low-to-moderate income families achieve their dream of home ownership through first-time buyer programs through the state. Her knowledge, professionalism, and passion to serve earned her Top Producer awards in real estate the last 6 years. Her approachable demeanor as well as her desire to cultivate others about the real estate market through education has acquired prominence throughout the community with hundreds of clients and prospective clients. As a native Houstonian, Ashley developed a love for real estate as a young teen through the influence of a mentor who served as a broker for many years. Real estate has ALWAYS been her passion! She has dedicated her life to serving others in real estate for nearly a decade, but is not just passionate about helping families find their next home. Ashley actively serves at her church and has several affiliations within the community. A passionate "mompreneur," when Ashley is not working or volunteering, you will often find her enjoying life with family and friends. Contact Ashley and her team to assist in your real estate needs!

Homes For Sale
1
Homes For Rent
1
Showings
57
Homes Sold in the last 5 years
78
Homes Leased in the last 5 years
15
For Sale: 1
For Rent: 1
Sold: 78
Platinum
Zarina Lawson
Greenwood King Properties - Voss Office
About Zarina

Zarina Lawson is a dedicated, passionate, and market-savvy professional who puts her clients’ satisfaction before all else. Her attention to detail, superior people skills, broad knowledge of the real estate industry, and her determination to indulge her clients with first class service sets her apart.

A real estate transaction is really about managing people, their desires and their finances. It is an intricate and consequential negotiation. Zarina knows that it is not only important to secure the most able buyer, but also the one that is most likely to close the deal. Her fair yet aggressive negotiating style and protectiveness of her clients’ best interests and ultimately, their assets, has gained her respect from colleagues and clients alike.

Zarina understands the power of creative, well-organized and highly effective marketing and offers customized marketing plans that maximize property exposure to the most qualified buyers. She knows that every transaction represents the most important purchase or sale a person can make, and takes every precaution to ensure that communication is impeccable with all parties involved from beginning to end. Whether it’s patiently guiding first time buyers or following through with clients’ needs long after the transaction is over, Zarina’s warm, caring yet efficient business style creates clients-for-life.

Zarina grew up in Sacramento, California and has lived in many cities in the United States and Europe. She has a deep appreciation for the anxieties of corporate transferees moving to yet another city. Zarina along with her husband Michael love Houston and the quality of life it affords. Her professional background in the sports marketing/entertainment industry taught her to adapt to many different people and situations quickly and competitively. Insight gained from years of bringing marketing components together smoothly and on time has granted Zarina a unique approach to the real estate industry.

One of Houston's finest Realtors, Zarina was inducted into the Hall of Fame. She has received her designation as an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Social Media Pro (SMP), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS), Texas Realtor Leadership Graduate Program (TRLP).

Luxury Preferred Agent-Conceirge Auctions (CM) Construction Management

A homeowner and investor in several Houston communities, Zarina is truly dedicated to her neighbors and clients in upholding integrity, great service and providing Excellence in Real Estate. Her motto is, “The biggest room you will ever walk into is room for Improvement.”

  • Houston Association of Realtors - Communication Advisory Board
  • Towne Lake Realtor Board Member
  • Houston Association of Realtors - Professional Advisory Board

    Showings
    56
    Platinum
    Rita Chanchlani
    Soluna Realty
    About Rita

    As a broker, I evaluate myself with client satisfaction

    I am a dedicated, passionate, and market savvy professional who puts her clients' satisfaction before everything else. I thrive on aggressively negotiating on behalf of my clients and try to go above and beyond in servicing them. I understand that my attention to detail, broad knowledge of the real estate industry as a whole and my determination to give my clients first class service sets me apart. I grew up in India and have made Houston my home for the past 25 +years. Contact me for a complimentary, no obligation consultation to discuss your home purchase, sale, investment or any other real estate needs.

    Homes For Rent
    2
    Showings
    18
    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    55
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    36
    For Rent: 2
    Sold: 55
    Chris Schilling
    Turbo Realty of Texas
    About Chris

    Primary areas for listing and selling property include the Heights, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Rice Military, Briargrove Park, Briargrove, Meyerland, Bellaire, West University, Maplewood, Bellaire, Memorial, Tanglewood, River Oaks, Galleria, and the Medical Center areas 77007, 77008, 77018, 77055, 77024, 77042, 77005, 77401, 77096, 77056, 77057


  • A proven Top Producing Agent!
  • Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate. Specializing in You and Your home in areas of Houston.
  • Specializing in YOU and your home!
  • Custom marketing
  • 19 years experience in Houston area real estate
  • Garden Oaks 77018 resident
  • Extensive knowledge about public and private school options
  • Homes For Sale
    1
    Showings
    43
    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    124
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    7
    For Sale: 1
    Sold: 125
    Platinum
    Kimberley Gibbons
    Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake / NASA
    About Kimberley

    As a full time Real Estate professional having access to every property that is for sale, I can save you time and money by concentrating my total efforts on researching and selecting only those properties that meet your individual requirements when looking for the right home. I am grateful for you as a client and a friend and I value your business, loyalty, trust and referrals. It is my goal to provide the best service possible. I look forward to the opportunity to help you.

    SOUTH SHORE

  • Active Listings On the Market
  • TUSCAN LAKES

  • Active Listings On the Market
  • VICTORY LAKES

  • Active Listings On the Market
  • MARBELLA

  • Active Listings On the Market
  • MAGNOLIA CREEK

  • Active Listings On the Market
  • DICKINSON

  • Bayou Village (2004)
  • LEAGUE CITY

  • Centerpointe
  • BAY COLONY

  • Lakes In Bay Colony
  • GALVESTON

  • Evia Phase Two (2005)
  • FRIENDSWOOD

  • Friendswood Oaks
  • Showings
    2
    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    7
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    2
    Sold: 7
    Platinum
    Natalee Kelaher
    CB&A, Realtors- Loop Central
    About Natalee

    Born in Ohio, Natalee arrived in Houston at the age of 5 and has called Houston home ever since. She grew up in the Sugar Land and attended college at Stephen F. Austin State University, graduating with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Communications. Natalee is a self-starter who supported herself throughout college.

    Natalee and her husband live in Braeswood Place. You can find them out and about dining Houston's vast restaurants and spoiling their rescue furbaby. In her spare time, Natalee enjoys traveling, baking, a love she inherited from her grandfather, sipping wine, and spending time with family and friends.

    Before becoming a REALTOR in 2010, Natalee Kelaher worked in the Texas Medical Center for 15 years first in Human Resources and then as an Residency Coordinator. In those roles, she assisted numerous health care professionals and trainees transitioning to the Houston area. Working with all levels of professionals and personality types, she grew to understand how much everyone's needs are different and developed great instincts about how to provide the most help.

    Since becoming licensed in 2010, she has been diligent in expanding her knowledge and ability to assist clients effectively. She has earned professional designations such as Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) and is also a graduate of the prestigious Texas Real Estate Leadership Program (TRLP).

    Whoever the client, the first thing they learn about Natalee is that she is her own authentic self, or as she says it, What you see is what you get. What they get is a positive attitude, diligence, and professionalism, coupled with integrity, honesty, and an emphasis on ethical practices. Her personal philosophy is service, integrity, dedication, and commitment to excellence. I listen to my client's needs and desires and makes sure I match those with results!

    Natalee is involved in the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) serving on many advisory groups. She has also been the chair of the Professional Development Advisory group, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee (TREPAC), and the Communications Advisory Group. Natalee is also a Major Investor with TREPAC which protects home ownership rights.

    A proud Lumberjack Alumni, Natalee also volunteers her time to the Alumni Association and sits on the College of Liberal Arts Board.

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    Showings
    9
    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    38
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    6
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    Client Ratings
    4.98 / 5
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    Krystal McKinnie
    McKinnie Brokerage, LLC
    About Krystal

    As a committed real estate broker, I'm dedicated to guiding clients toward realizing their property dreams. Armed with a Master's degree in Real Estate and a few prestigious credentials such as At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certifications and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designations endorsed by the National Association of Realtors, I possess the expertise to seamlessly assist you in buying, selling, investing, and renting. My skills range from identifying the perfect home, rental, or investment property to formulating the optimal pricing strategy (PSA), negotiating contracts, and leveraging my background in mortgage lending. Collaborating with me ensures you'll consistently make well-informed decisions that align with your goals. Let's start your real estate journey with confidence, don't hesitate to reach out to me directly. Your satisfaction is my top priority, as evidenced by my Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) and the enduring positive impact I've had on clients, reflected in repeat business and referrals. This underscores my dedication to exceeding expectations.

    Showings
    29
    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    2
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    9
    Sold: 2
    Laura Jensen
    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Corporate
    About Laura

    In 2009, when Laura moved from Nebraska to the Houston area her background in customer service drew her to the relocation industry. First-hand knowledge of the stresses, joys and adventures of moving helped Laura empathize with clients.

    One of her proudest career accomplishments happened in 2014 when Laura obtained her CRP (Certified Relocation Professional) designation. Laura is also a graduate of the Texas Realtor Leadership Program where she honed leadership skills and met many great leaders in Houston, Texas and the national real estate arena.

    When not working, Laura enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

    *Based on past 5 years.
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