Katy Real Estate Agents

Shortly after buying her second home with her husband, Vanessa McDonald began her real estate career in 2016 with one goal in mind and that was to build trustworthy relationships that help empower each client through the home buying/ selling process. Prior to joining Better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene in Pearland, Vanessa enjoyed and continues to enjoy educating our youth and leading the mathematics department at Shadow Creek High School.

Serving the Greater Houston area, assisting buyers, sellers, landlords & tenants

Began career with RE/MAX in 1996

Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation earned in 1998

Expert in negotiation with hundreds of homes sold & leased

Earned the coveted designation of Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) in 2013, obtained by only 3% of Realtors nationwide, regarded within the industry as the "Ph.D. of Real Estate Sales"

Residential Construction Certified (RSS) & Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS) designations earned in 2018

Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) designation earned in 2020

Inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2021

Became affiliated with Fathom Realty in 2022

4th generation Houstonian, currently residing in The Woodlands

Proud Houston Roots: The Houston Public Library - Stanaker Branch was named after Brett's great-grandmother Nena E. Stanaker, a civic leader & district judge who served her neighborhood tirelessly for more than 50 years

MBA - Masters of Business Administration with concentration on Management

Licensed Texas Life Insurance Agent

TRLS - Texas Residential Leasing Specialist

Certificate - Real Estate Finance.

Certificate - Real Estate Math.

BSBA - Bachlors of Science in Business Administration

Howdy, I was born and raised in Bryan/College Station surrounded by many friends and family who have made a big impact on who I am today. I wholeheartedly enjoy sharing my Real Estate knowledge and skills with anyone that needs a little push in the right direction. I take pride in positioning myself with people to make a positive impact in their life in some kind of way . I am dedicated to going above and beyond for my clients and those who put their trust in me to get the job done.

Attention to detail is a top priority for B.R., who has 25 years of engineering experience in addition to his real estate skill set. He is a strong negotiator and excels in market analysis. He is passionate about home improvement and has successfully managed many remodeling projects. As a result, B.R. is extremely knowledgeable in building and construction standards and codes.
He has strong analytical skills, and his knowledge of the real estate market will ensure clients' success whether they are buying or selling their home. B.R. can transform intimidating and complicated real estate processes into easy-to-understand steps that make his clients feel comfortable.
B.R. is a loving husband and father to two young daughters; he enjoys going to church, fishing, and spending time outdoors with his family.
B.R. offers discounts and closing cost assistance to Military, First Responders, and Educators.