David Atkins

As a premier real estate advisor, David B. Atkins has targeted his efforts towards some of Houston's most exclusive neighborhoods such as Memorial, River Oaks and The Heights as well as top-tier inner-loop communities which include West University, Bellaire and the area surrounding Rice University. He has made it his goal to ensure he gives 110% to each of his clients and his pristine Client Feedback rating on HAR is a testimonial to his work ethic. David has been featured on the front page of the Business section in the Houston Chronicle regarding his 13,000 square foot, air conditioned staging warehouse which is full of on-trend furniture and bespoke accessories that help to present his clients' properties in their finest light. This unprecedented FREE staging service helps to sell homes for more than vacant homes, approximately 17% more than unstaged homes. A staged home also sells quicker, 161 days, than an un-staged home per National Association of Realtors. This staging service is a legitimate VALUE-ADDED PROPOSITION that no other Realtor in the state can match. And when you hire David, you work with him directly for the whole transaction. There isn't an assistant or working partner that you may have to re-explain something to. You have David Atkins at your disposal, 100% of the time, creating a true partnership. So why should you consider David as the professional you collaborate with in real estate? Well...he has created the perfect recipe for each of his clients by blending innovative marketing created for both digital and print audiences, an unwavering energy level where he simply outworks his peers in the industry, and an unparalleled level of knowledge about the real estate market of the city.

"It is important to know that selling a house isn't just placing a sign in the yard and waiting for a buyer to stumble upon it", states David. He has mastered the wisdom from the 20th century and intertwined it with the latest technology of the 21st century. As quoted by a recent client, I learned of him from my neighbor that was able to share the great experience of working with him. "He exceeded my expectations!" is often a phrase clients exclaim at the culmination of the transaction. As the famous idiom proclaims, "The proof is in the pudding." Statistics have proven that he sells a home faster and for a higher price than other Realtors. His superior knowledge regarding construction as well as the current building and safety codes have helped to mitigate exposure for his sellers when it comes time to sell their home. This proactive approach of working with his clients as they prepare their home for the market has helped defeat any potential objections about their home during his curated/accompanied showings with prospective buyers. This tactic is another example of how David's clients are able to net more on the sale of their home compared to other Realtors in the industry.

When a buyer is ready to purchase a home, David takes the time to listen to their needs, desires and dreams. He does a masterful job of informing his clients about the most current market trends, as well as historical data of the areas of interest. Having lived his entire 50+ year life within 9 miles of Methodist Hospital, David's knowledge of the city is an attribute that client after client has been highly appreciative of as they are searching for their next home. And once a client has found their ideal home, he invests an abundance of energy into placing his clients in the most optimal position to negotiate the best terms both prior to the execution of a contract as well as during the option period when the property is inspected. His nature is to be the strongest possible advocate for his clients.

2024 was a banner year for this outstanding professional with yet another compilation of awards. David has made the coveted Houston Business Journal Top 25 list for Total Sales Volume and Top Luxury Sales Price Average numerous times during his career with 2015 being the first time he appeared on the list. Also in 2024, for the eleventh consecutive year, his total sales volume ranked him as the #1 Realtor for the 77030 zip code, the area surrounding the Texas Medical Center and Rice University. Another accomplishment he is very honored to have achieved is being ranked as one of the top 100 Realtors in the entire state of Texas...a state with over 150,000 Realtors. During his multi-decade career, David has closed close to 500 real estate transactions with total sales approaching half of a billion dollars in value.

In years past, David has had the honor of serving as Director for the Texas Association of Realtors as well as serving for numerous years on the Houston Association of Realtors Board. In the past he has served on numerous boards for various Houston-based charities focusing the lion's share of funds raised on a handful of families but since, David has altered his efforts and thrown his weight behind organizations that spend the majority of their capital assisting the thousands of underprivileged children and families in Houston.  By giving back to the city he loves, his ulterior goal is to set a lasting example with his children by teaching them that it is far more rewarding to give than to receive.  When David is not engaging with clients, you will find him partaking in the sharing of hysterical stories with friends that will keep everyone in stitches, planning vacation itineraries with his son, Benjy, playing tennis with his daughter, Ava, or enjoying a date night with his breathtakingly beautiful wife, Lisa.