ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative

If you're looking for someone to carry the weight of your real estate needs, Jill Howard is the agent for you! Jill is a current resident, as well as an alumni, of Friendswood, Texas. While she spent most of her life growing up in Friendswood, she also spent much of her time in many parts of the Houston metro area. She is very familiar with and has great knowledge in many of these areas and their growth, not only through personal experience, but also through her years of experience in assisting with real estate appraisals. Jill's husband is a Certified Real Estate appraiser, so this gives her an upper hand in better understanding the market and the proper home valuation process! Jill is passionate about real estate, but more importantly, she is passionate about serving her community. She will work endlessly to make sure your real estate needs are handled with care, attention and professionalism. She strives to learn something new from every interaction and to constantly challenge herself. As a wife and a mom of 4 children, Jill enjoys spending most of her free time with her family, preferably on the water and in the sunshine! She is a self proclaimed weight lifting junky, which has been her hobby for over 20 years. She also gives her time volunteering at her church on the praise and worship team. Her desire is to serve people well and she intends to do exactly that through real estate!

Prior to working in real estate, Tanya Langner was an explosive ordnance technician for the Army National Guard, and she brings a highly skilled attention to detail to each client interaction. Her military experience also gave Tanya the opportunity to utilize VA loans for herself and her real estate clients.In addition to her technical work with the National Guard, Tanya also spent time working for the federal government in accounting and Human Resource roles. Here she familiarized herself with long contracts, detailed compliance requirements, and navigating tedious systems to ensure employees received the correct benefits.Tanya says her transition to real estate was a natural one, since she's always been focused on immersive community involvement. As a Friendswood resident who lives on Clear Creek, the main cause she is focused on is improved drainage projects. Specifically, how FEMA and local entities can protect homeowners.For Tanya, it is important to find her clients a home in a community that fits their lifestyle. In pursuit of this goal, she makes it a priority to ensure clients feel heard and understood by providing immediate answers to their questions or concerns. Her commitment to providing exemplary service is acknowledged by 27 client reviews honoring her with a five star rating.Outside of work, Tanya enjoys entertaining friends, doing DIY projects, kayaking and traveling. She grew up in Minnesota and has a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Minnesota. In addition, Tanya has earned designations as both an Accredited Buyer's Representative and Graduate, REALTOR Institute.

Susan Johnson's illustrious real estate career began in 1997. Her background was in Property Management where professional guidelines were deeply instilled that paved the way for her success as a realtor. She is a consistent top producer who notes that there is no substitute for integrity, loyalty, honesty, respect and hard work. Susan was awarded the Five Star Agent Award by Texas Monthly Magazine for the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. She is also a member of the prestigious Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence.

Providing exceptional service is a top priority for this consummate professional. She is always available and lives by the motto that it is a privilege to work for her clients. With state of the art technology, she provides the latest in web tools and marketing with strategies to assist homeowners in the pricing of their home and buyers in the purchasing of their dream home at the best price. Continued education is a priority for Susan as she believes that being educated in all aspects of real estate is vitally important. She understands that choices that her clients make can be life-changing so her goal is to make certain that they are informed.

Susan sells all over the greater Houston area, but specializes in Friendswood, League City, Seabrook, Kemah, Clear Lake and Pearland where she consistently achieves notable sales. She especially enjoys showing in the Clear Lake area because it offers a relaxing coastal lifestyle unmatched in the Houston metropolitan area. Committed to the priorities of her clients, Susan is passionate about her profession and believes her knowledge of the real estate market, real estate trends and her continued education is unparalleled. An acknowledged expert, she is conscientious, sincere and tenacious and embraces the challenge of providing a seamless transaction from contract to closing.

She is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, and Houston Women's Council of Realtors. She is actively involved in the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Second Chance Pets and Bay Area Meals on Wheels.

Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence

Designations:

• Accredited Buyer Representative, ABR
• Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, ALHS
• Certified Buyer Representative, CBR
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CLHMS
• Certified Negotiation Expert, CNE
• Certified New Home Specialist, CNHS
• ePro Internet Professionals, EPRO
• Quality Service Certification, QSC
• Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRES
• Certified Relocation Specialist, CRS

As a young adult I started a career in International Logistics quickly moving up the corporate ladder. Although I enjoyed the fast pace environment and learned a great deal, I decided to expand my horizons and pursued my interest in real estate. In 2002 I launched my career in residential real estate as an investor purchasing properties and managing a portfolio of residential leases. In 2008 I earned my real estate license and in 2012 I attained my real estate broker's license. Over the years my experience and expertise has been a driving factor in creating enduring relationships with my clients. Because of this I have a thriving network of client and business referrals. My goal is to provide exceptional service to each and every client I am blessed. My business is continuously growing, and I always have time for new clients.

Marks Chowning joins Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty this year pairing his extensive knowledge of the Galveston market with their world class real estate brokerage.


Drawn by the lure of the sea, Marks and his family relocated to Galveston in mid-2015 and now call the beautiful Texas gulf coast home. As a resident and professional in this coastal region, he is intimately familiar with the unique issues related to coastal living, specifically coastal insurance issues (flood, wind), differing building codes and construction requirements. Marks brings a wealth of experience in home renovation, commercial construction, and historic restoration, valuable knowledge given the amount of older homes and historic buildings on the island.


Clients praise Marks for his positive approach, decisive yet creative disposition, exceptional negotiating skills, and unwavering commitment throughout the entire transaction. He strives to deliver service that surpasses expectations, fostering "win-win" transactions, and addressing all of his clients' real estate requirements.


Marks started his career managing a variety of large public assembly, multi-use and commercial properties in markets across the United States. After 25 years of operating commercial properties, 2012 found him jumping into the world of residential real estate, launching his practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. As you can imagine, real estate, like everything else in Las Vegas, was dynamic and always moving, and he quickly became a top producer within his brokerage.


When Marks is not immersed in the world of real estate, he enjoys playing golf on the island's golf courses, nurturing vibrant tropical plants and relishing the freshest local seafood. Simple pleasures include exploring the island on his golf cart, sunset gatherings with friends and quiet time on his porch enjoying the breeze off the water.

Jennifer Kuhlman is a highly-experienced Real Estate Agent based in Houston, Texas. With over ten years in the field, she has held eminent positions working with both property developers and builders, allowing her to gain an extensive knowledge of residential properties.

Originally from the Sonoma County wine region of California, she also spent a year in London England working for a property development firm, thus gaining an extra layer of insight and experience. After moving to Texas in 2006, Jennifer was able to apply her expertise to the Houston market, becoming a diverse and multifaceted professional in the service.

Her customers have praised her ability to understand their needs, providing an innovative and reliable advice that exceeds most of the realtors in the field. Her ambition, expertise and wide range of experience have allowed her to become an indispensable asset for her clients.

Additionally, Jennifer is a proud member of the National Association of Realtors and The Houston Association of Realtors, providing potential customers with valuable asset and assurance. By maintaining a commitment towards professional excellence and customer satisfaction, she has become a widely recommended agent in the Houston metropolitan area.

With the ever changing real estate market, it can be a challenge to make the right decisions relating to buying or selling real estate. By utilizing the latest technology available in today's real estate industry, I strive to provide my clients the most up to date and accurate information in order to make the process as easy, informative and enjoyable as possible. I welcome an opportunity to offer my services to you. If you are looking to buy or sell a home or would just like more information, feel free to call or email me at anytime at 713-922-9754.