Galveston Real Estate Agents

I have lived on Galveston Island over 26+ years and have experience in buying, selling, building, and renovating. We raised our children here, and I'm active in the community. Galveston has it all .. Beach, Bay, Canals, Lofts, Historical homes, Condos, You name it, I can find it for you. My experience does not stop at the causeway, I can help in your buying or selling in Galveston County.

email me at: EmpeyGerri@gmail.com

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.

I've lived on the Gulf Coast my entire life, I've been on Galveston Island for 18 years and love it more than I ever thought possible. It's an island lifestyle my clients seek which I love helping them find! Please contact me if you are in the market for a home, investment property, condo, townhouse or rental property to buy, sell or lease. I look forward to working with you!

My career began in International Relocation and International Freight Forwarding in New York City , where customer satisfaction and attention to detail is crucial . Dealing with Worldwide Movers , International Relocation agents and Worldwide Freight Forwarding agencies has given me the tools and experience to negotiate and make decisions under pressure. I began my Real Estate Career in the Northeast USA in 1998. My experience in selling Shore properties is what has drawn me to the Gulf Area of Texas . Real Estate is not just my career , but my passion . I hold a Full Time Real Estate License in Texas and am an Active License Holder in Monmouth County NJ . My real estate designations include Graduate of Real Estate Institute ( GRI ) , Senior Real Estate Specialist ( SRES ) and Resort & Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS ) At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)