Houston Real Estate Agents

In 2006, David acquired a real estate license to purchase his first home in the Montrose area of Houston. Following this transaction, a friend asked him to help with a home purchase. This friend then referred five others and the roots of New Leaf were planted. However, it is David's childhood connection to Houston's many neighborhoods, as well as his passionate determination to thoughtfully populate these communities, that have consistently motivated him and his team at New Leaf Real Estate. David began his career in the energy sector in 1993 with Texas Ohio Gas, remaining with the company for 14 years. He transitioned from the energy sector to real estate when his brother, Eric, and he launched Houston Brothers Mortgage in 2002. David's background in energy trading and mortgage informs his in-depth, market-based analysis approach to New Leaf Real Estate's model. At New Leaf, his market expertise allows him to identify a client's specific needs, and combine that with his strategic negotiation and deal-making capability, consistently delivering the best deal possible for his clients. From the initial contact to inspections to final contract, David is committed to providing his clients with unparalleled service. Because of his relationship-driven vision of the industry, he has fostered productive realtor relationships and formed lifelong friendships with many of his clients in Houston. Since the launch of New Leaf, David has managed approximately $425 million dollars of real estate sales and has personally handled over 625 transactions. In 2017, he closed approximately $60 million, which garnered praise and recognition as one of the Houston Business Journal's Top Agents by Sales Volume for the sixth consecutive year. David lives in Montrose with his wife, Heather, and their two young children, Hart and Holden. Committed to giving back to the community, he and Heather support Poe Elementary, Presbyterian School, Roberts Elementary, Neartown

Fifth-generation Houstonian Marilyn G. Thompson, President at Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, vigilantly safeguards the interests and reputation of Martha Turner SIR. A company leader since 1991, Marilyn's executive responsibilities have always included the encouragement and support of hundreds of Martha Turner SIR agents.

Marilyn is a legend in Houston's real estate community and has earned universal respect for her extensive business and real estate acumen. Martha Turner SIR agents as well as many other real estate professionals throughout the city regularly seek her informed counsel which is always given generously and graciously. Marilyn possesses encyclopedic knowledge of the Houston and national markets, neighborhoods across the city, and the ownership history of hundreds of individual properties. She also knows almost everyone who is anyone in the real estate industry: brokers, agents, builders, developers, escrow officers, mortgage brokers, contractors, engineers - the list is nearly endless.

After many years as an elementary school teacher, Marilyn entered residential real estate sales in the 1980s. She has walked in her agents' shoes and that first-hand experience gives her an invaluable appreciation for the significant challenges faced by agents and their clients.

“Being a teacher taught me the importance of knowing how to teach,” Marilyn says. “That sounds obvious, but it’s not a natural skill. Most buyers and sellers have great difficulty understanding their home sale or purchase transaction, the many details involved, and the sometimes bewildering amount of paperwork. I use my teaching skills to educate my agents so that they may educate and support their clients. Agents must be equipped with the knowledge and expertise necessary to skillfully explain the transaction process to their clients in a clear, organized manner that allows them to grasp the specifics and gain confidence in the process as it moves forward. Once clients trust that their agent and the company are there for them, they become much more confident.”

There’s a saying that all real estate is handled locally, and in Houston’s case, that is especially true, according to Marilyn. “Real estate sales in many states originate with the agents but are ultimately turned over to attorneys to bring the contract through to closing. In Houston, agents shepherd the entire transaction from start to finish. Our agents do it all: marketing, selling, negotiating, inspecting, re-negotiating, working with appraisers, reviewing surveys, and the list goes on and on. That’s a lot of responsibility, and I’m proud of the professional manner in which our agents work. When they progress and thrive, I know that my long hours in the office and on the phone after hours are creating the kind of environment needed for a successful collaboration between our agents and their clients.”

Even with a demanding schedule, Marilyn volunteers for several community organizations in which she believes deeply. She brings her two Animal-Assisted Therapy Dogs on regular visits to patients in nursing facilities and communities for the physically disabled. Marilyn also supports Dec My Room, an organization that raises the spirits of young cancer patients in long-term treatment at M.D. Anderson Hospital. She and other volunteers purchase bedding, toys, stuffed animals, and other items and personally redecorate patients’ rooms to create a cheerful, more home-like, environment.

Whenever possible, Marilyn and her three dogs unwind at the family ranch in Cat Spring. She also takes every opportunity to travel, especially to Europe, and loves to visit her three young grandchildren in Memphis, Tennessee.

I have been with RE/MAX for over 28 years and have been a top producing agent in the Houston area since 1995. Prior to becoming licensed I spent 14 years in the mortgage industry and that experience has been a tremendous help in making sure that my clients are able to get the best financing to ensure that they are able to get to a successful closing. I have built a team with my two adult children, Kari Wade Huffaker and Caleb Wade that gives me the depth to make sure that all of my clients get the personal attention that they need and deserve. Our Real Estate Family values the trust that our clients place in us and our goal is to make them feel like family!

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I am lucky enough to have turned my personal passion into my career and have spent all my time helping others find their home while also finding that perfect buyer for a home. You've probably heard that turning something you love into your career means you'll never have to work a day in your life. I completely embrace that mindset as I work all hours of the day and every day of the year to help others find and sell their homes.