ASP: Accredited Staging Professional

I chose to obtain a formal related education before becoming a Real Estate agent that has allowed some very useful overlaps in my skill set to assist my customers to both buy at better prices and sell for better returns.

Karen Gillespie is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in real estate. A third generation Houstonian, she graduated from St. Agnes Academy, attended Southern Methodist University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of St. Thomas. Choosing real estate as her career directly upon graduation from college, enhanced her vast knowledge of all things pertaining to the real estate industry. Her illustrious background includes working with local builders and major marketing firms that have a presence in Houston's inner-loop, close-in and suburban neighborhoods. Immersed in continued success, Karen credits this remarkable journey to detailed follow-up, tenacity, overall market knowledge, personal service and a heartfelt commitment and dedication to those she represents.

Committed to the priorities of her clients, Karen provides sterling service to her clients interweaving her highly ethical approach, honesty, integrity and confidentiality to every deal brokered. She has a tremendous referral base thanks to her outstanding ability to match prospective buyers with a property. Impeccable service, product knowledge and trends for resale are the qualities that shine when Karen is working with sellers. She believes purchasing a home is all about planning and asked her buyers what their needs are both now and five years from now. She states, "I love real estate because every day is a new challenge. The relationships I build with buyers and sellers last for generations."

Known for her never give up attitude, Karen is a Designated Broker and holds the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and Accredited Home Staging (AHS) designations as well as New Home Construction Certification.

Karen's volunteer activities include Victory, part of the Houston Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Holiday Shopping card and The Cattlebarons Ball.

As a resident of Houston for over 25 years, Jenna Bradburn is the perfect choice to help you with the home buying or selling process. Upon graduation from Texas A&M University with a BA in Marketing, Jenna worked in retail sales management and visual design for 7 years. She was contracted to share her expertise from Texas to New York City to China and Israel. Jenna's work experience prior to real estate allowed her to develop strong interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and a desire to always put the client's needs and wants above her own. Jenna's visual design knowledge translated very easily into the world of real estate where she prides herself on her ability to help her clients properly stage their homes for a quick sale.
Now a seasoned Realtor, Jenna works hard to ensure open lines of communication between she and her clients. She tirelessly negotiates on their behalf, with only their best interest at heart. Jenna understands the gravity of a home buying/selling decision and does her best to make her client's experience a wonderful memory.

Who you work with truly matters.

Whether representing a client in the sale, purchase or rental property, Jill Smith understands first-hand the emotions behind any real estate transaction; especially when it involves someone's largest investment. This is why Jill Smith and her team are dedicated to replacing her client's anxiety with what should be an joyful experience knowing they are in good hands with a trusted advisor by their side, who is resourceful, knowledgeable, patient, and committed to bringing integrity to every business deal.

Our team specializes in the Cypress real estate area, including Copper Lakes, Copperfield, Towne Lake, Stone Gate, Riata Ranch, and surrounding neighborhoods. Our Selling Team includes Jill Smith, Alane Avila, Angie Nitsch, Brenna Mercado, Holly & Ken Jones, Megan Moreau, Nikki Villarreal, Shana Conner, and Shanelle Prince. To further support the team and our clients, we also have Nikki Villarreal as Sales Manager, Brandy Cotten as Listing Coordinator, Priscilla Joyner as Transaction Coordinator, Jane Hendrickson as Staging Specialist, and Holly Eubanks as Marketing Director.

With 17+ years of experience in negotiating complex Real Estate transactions, she brings a refreshing perspective to the business of residential Real Estate. Her prior years working in the pharmaceutical industry, along with the impressive network of clients she has cultivated, has enabled Jill to bring buyers and sellers together across the Greater Houston area.

The Jill Smith Team is adept at strategizing the most complex negotations, while maintaining a strong work ethic and compassionate nature. They are highly sought after in residential Real Estate, especially in the Cypress area.

Aside from Real Estate, Jill loves spending time with her children, traveling, reading, water sports, snow skiing, and playing golf. She currently resides in the Copper Lakes subdivision located in Cypress, Texas.

Memberships:

Member of the National, Texas, and Houston Assoiciation of Realtors Member of the Council of Residential Specialists Member of the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Member of the Board of Cy-Fair Educational Foundation

Designations:

Graduate REALTOR Institute, GRI Master Certified Negotation Expert, MCNE Accredited Buyers Representative, ABR Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certification, SFR Accredited Staging Professional, ASP Certified Residential Specialist, CRS Certified Short Sale Negotiator, CSSN Cartus Network Marketing Specialist, CNMS Cartus Network Buyer Specialist, CNBS Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CLHMS CLHMS GUILD Recognition Dave Ramsey Real Estate Endorsed Local Provider, ELP

Awards and Acknowledgements:

2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018










Named Top 25 Real Estate Team by Houston Business Journal























2019, 2018











Ranked Top 3 in the Company in Houston, Emerald Elite Award Winner




















2017, 2016











Ranked Top 5 in the Company in Houston, Emerald Elite Award Winner




















2015, 2014











Ranked in the Top 2% Nationwide among Better Homes and Gardens




Gary Greene Agents, Emerald Elite Award Winner











2015





REAL Trends Best Real Estate Agents











2013





Top Listing Agent, Top Selling Agent











2012





Top Producer at Coldwell Banker Cy-Fair, International Presidents Elite Award Winner











2011





International Presidents Circle Award Winner











2010





International Diamond Society Award Winner

Ever since Marina bought her first property she has fallen in love with real estate. Purchasing and selling several properties for the last 15 years for her family gave her the tools to evaluate each one thoroughly and negotiate each one effectively. Through out the years her love of art and design lead her to represent various artists here and abroad. She can provide an incredible customer service since her love to please, her energy, positive attitude together with her business sense and negotiation skills can be proven very valuable to help anyone reach the dream of home ownership. Marina volunteers for the last 19 years in the medical center, specifically in MDA cancer hospital and her church. Her background also includes over 20 years of translating/interpreting for the court system mostly for the Federal Court that has helped her stay focus and calm under stressed situations in very intimidating environments. Real estate is a true passion for Marina and would love to assist you in your real estate interests and needs and provide you guidance, expertise together with good attitude and positive energy.

Mary Summers radiates an enthusiasm her clients can feel. Mary’s genuine concern for each client’s specific situation is evident in the careful way she conducts her business. Because client satisfaction is of the utmost importance, she works diligently to meet her clients’ needs and exceed their level of expectation. Focused and dependable, Mary pulls all details of the transaction together to achieve a smooth and seamless closing.

Graduating from Texas Christian University with a degree in Speech Pathology, Mary spent many years in the public schools both as a speech therapist and as a special education teacher. After completing a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, she joined the staff of a large church in The Woodlands as the Director of Christian Education. Mary continues to rely on her educational background as she works patiently to empower her clients to make informed decisions when buying or selling their home.

Relocating to Houston from The Woodlands several years ago, Mary chose a new direction and pursued a career in residential real estate. She has earned the prestigious Graduate Real Estate Institute (GRI) and Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) designations. Mary frequently uses her ASP training to assist her sellers to prepare their homes to sell quickly and at top dollar. Her exemplary communication and organizational skills give all of her clients confidence from start to finish and routinely bring personal referrals and repeat clients her way. Mary is also very experienced in meeting the particular needs of relocation buyers and sellers moving into and away from the Houston area.

When not working, Mary and her husband, Ed, enjoy visiting their three grown children and grandchildren who live in Houston, Prosper, TX and New York respectively. Mary is a member of the Pi Beta Phi Alumni club, and her hobbies include reading, needlework and. traveling.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Circle of Excellence
• Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Real Estate Agent, 2011, 2012

Designations:

• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Accredited Staging Professional (ASP)

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

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

As a Realtor with HomeSmart, I serve Houston to Galveston. From Bridgeland in the NW, Houston's energy corridor to the west, fine Inner Loop properties, master planned SW Sugar Land properties to Galveston's waterfront communities. I represent my clients in both their sale and purchase of Houston/Galveston real estate. As an experienced agent, I am committed to providing Houston/Galveston home buyers with professional buyer representation and Houston/Galveston home sellers with innovative marketing campaigns. My proven negotiation skills, extensive market knowledge, and concierge service assure you the highest quality real estate service in the Houston/Galveston area. If you are looking to buy or sell in the Houston/Galveston or better yet, retire on the Coast, please give me a call and let me show you how to maximize your home's value for top dollar and find your dream home.

Since your home is your largest asset, it is important to hire a real estate professional you can depend on. Jennifer is a 3rd generation Houstonian who has spent her life enjoying Houston and its people. Her husband jokingly says they can't go anywhere without her knowing someone in the crowd. With both her ear to the ground and her heart working tirelessly for the community, Jennifer brings a very personal approach to real estate that clients find refreshing. The personal touch combined with award winning marketing efforts * and sharp negotiation skills get outstanding results for Jennifer's clients again and again.

Jennifer is a lifelong philanthropist and believes in giving back to the community she is so proud to be a part of. She is a current member of the Junior League of Houston, Former Co-Chair of the Sing Along With Seniors Placement in the Houston Junior League, Past President, Past VP,and the Member of Excellence of The River Oaks Rainmakers BNI Chapter, Gold Sponsor of the Valley Oaks Elementary PTA, 4 year member of the prestigious Keller Williams Memorial Agent Leadership Council, Former Chair of the Technology Committee at Keller Williams Memorial, Former Chair of the Growth Committee at Keller Williams Memorial, Former Chair of the Luxury Committee at Keller Williams Memorial, current member of the Greater Houston Luxury Home Marketing Group, past President and Board Member of Spring Branch Presbyterian Academy, past Social Chair and past President of the Spring Valley Mothers Club, Lifetime Member of Texas Exes, a member of the Valley Oaks PTA, current Troop Leader of her daughter's Daisy Girl Scout Troop, and team mom of several Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association sports teams including baseball, football and soccer.

Many folks moving to Houston from out of state rely on Jennifer's expert knowledge of both the public and private schools in Houston. Based on their needs, she is able to help folks new to the area find the community that works best for their family. In addition, Jennifer brings extensive business experience to her real estate practice. She spent a decade selling software solutions to Fortune 500 companies which helped shape her into the savvy negotiator she is today. The skills prove valuable time and time again for her clients whether they are on the buying or selling side, Jennifer and her team pride themselves on negotiating the absolute best deal for their clients. The Jennifer Fuller Team treats their client's money as carefully as they would their own. They are tireless advocates for their buyers and sellers. The Jennifer Fuller Team always puts the client first. When Jennifer isn't selling real estate or spending time with her family you might spot her playing in a Texas Hold 'Em tournament with her husband, rooting for the Astros, cheering for the Longhorn Football Team, or singing and playing guitar. She also enjoys hosting events for current and past clients each year and loves to stay connected with them long after their home has been purchased or sold.