77024 Real Estate Agents

"I believe that residential real estate is a relationship business," says Jessica Forsdick. Jessica transitioned to residential real estate from careers as a commercial agent and an eight-year stint in Houston's oil and gas industry where she negotiated contracts with major and smaller operators while actively focused on mitigating risk."Working in two high-octane industries, commercial real estate and the oil industry, taught me to thrive under pressure," Jessica says. "I always am better with more on my plate."Analytic but creative, focused but very social, Jessica loves helping her clients through the home sale or purchase process. As a child, her family was a part of the oil and gas business and she remembers bouncing between Houston and Midland as the market demanded. "I am well-versed in transitioning a household from place to place," she says, "and that's a real plus for my relocation clients."Jessica understands how daunting a real estate transaction can be for many clients. A home is typically a client's largest investment and she takes guiding them through the process very seriously. "My strongest attributes are negotiation on my client's behalf and building lasting relationships," she says.Jessica volunteers with Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Association (HAPA) and the Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Foundation (HAPF); serves on the board of Be An Angel, a non-profit aiding children with multiple disabilities and/or profound deafness; and serves as president of Alpha Phi Houston Alumnae chapter.A native of Midland, Jessica attended Midland High School and earned a degree in art history/English from Texas Tech University. She enjoys shooting sporting clays and is the president/executive director of Lady Clay Shooters, Inc. She also runs and is the veteran of three half-marathons; plays golf; collects art and attends art exhibitions; frequents the symphony, theater, and ballet; and loves spending time with friends and her rescue pup.

Lauren Taylor is a native Houstonian, 4th generation Spring Branch Resident, a Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer for Keller Williams Memorial, and the owner of Lauren Taylor Home. Her love for real estate stems from a life- long interest in design and architecture and her connection to the Houston area, specifically Spring Branch. Over the last 14 years, she has developed a straightforward and strategic approach to Real Estate negotiation. Her business and economics degree allow her to assist homebuilders, buyers, sellers and investors reach their financial goals. She has a true knack for negotiations and pricing properties. Lauren is also a real estate investor and under her direction, her company has successfully completed 6 flip houses in Spring Branch. This experience allows her to have a higher understanding of how to utilize every asset of a property in order to maximize profit and negotiate the absolute best price for her clients. Ms. Taylor has built her career building relationships and finding the perfect property for her clients. She knows the traditional Harris County housing market well, but specially enjoys selling oversized lots and Texas ranches. One of her most interesting home sales was a 2,000,000 home in Memorial Park that boasted a chapel with an ornate cathedral ceiling. She knows that every listing offers its own unique architecture and story, and she works to tailor her client's experience to that uniqueness. Ms. Taylor is also a member of the Houston Builders Association, which allows her to share her listings with fellow builders in the city, as well as, stay current in not only architecture and the building world, but also in design and legislation that might affect her clients. She not only helps buy and sell unusual properties, her personal home in Spring Branch is one too. She lives on a 2 acre Ranchette with her son and their pets, including a white Arabian rescue horse. An avid equestrian for over 35 years, she also enjoys

Lauren lives in Spring Branch with her 2 horses, a goat (Penny) and dog Gunner. An avid equestrian for over 20 years, she also enjoy antiquing, bird hunting, skiing, and traveling.

Contact Lauren Taylor for a free evaluation of your current homes value or to set up a search engine on HAR for your next home purchase!

Kim Zander is a go-getter with a passion for real estate. She joined Perdomo Properties in 2012 (now known as The Perdomo Group @Compass), and Zander's personal, full-service understanding of her clientele has helped to consistently identify her as a Top Producer. Zander's strong work ethic, integrity, and over 24 years of sales experience combined with her desire to provide a personalized market approach sets her and The Perdomo Group apart.



A graduate of the University of Houston, Zander earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Science and Merchandising. Her background as a Senior Corporate Account Manager gave Zander national and international negotiations experience working with several Fortune 100 companies, including ExxonMobil, MW Kellogg, and Schlumberger. She continues to bring these leadership skills and accomplishments to the negotiating table, pairing them with her unique personal touch. She feels it is a privilege to guide clients as they make life-changing decisions, no matter the phase of life they're in. Zander's repeat clients and frequent referrals demonstrate her true passion for what she does. She is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors.



An Illinois native, Zander has lived in Houston for more than 35 years and in the Memorial area for over 20 years, giving her a strong network of relationships. She loves to travel, watch sports, and work out, but mostly she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, their three children, Jake, Ava, and Olivia, and their darling Labrador Retriever, Noa Belle Zander.

Ann's first sale, a lot in Hunters Creek Village, sold for over 1M & within 2 years, she was one of the city's 25 Top Producing Agents. By 1997, she placed No. 5 & she continued to maintain this level of success over the next 3 decades. Her natural sales ability, vast knowledge of the market & excellent people skills built a large network of loyal clients. Her background as a Designer & Builder & vast knowledge of construction enabled her to help her clients renovating or building. In 2002 with 22 listings, she founded Ann Dashiell Properties, a boutique firm offering personalized service tailored to meet the client's needs, taste & budget.



In 2012, Ann moved to Beverly Hills to live near her family & began licensed as an agent. Her first listing, Owlwood, was the most expensive listing in LA. In 2016, she sold this estate for 90 M which made it the 3rd Highest Residential Sale in the history of LA County & was named as one of the Top 30 Luxury Brokers of LA. Ann has set many records in Texas & California, achieved countless awards & accolades and closed over 750 sales. Ann has shown she has the tools, knowledge & experience that enable her to solve the most complex problems & insure a successful closing without unnecessary drama. But, her heart belonged to Texas & in 2021, she returned home to Memorial & after much consideration, she joined the Distinctive Collection, a division of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate in Memorial Green. She clearly enjoys selling homes in any price range from 100,000 to 100 Million & is looking forward to working with her clients again. Ann's hands-on honest approach & Southern-style coupled with her unwavering passion, endless patience & love of real estate sets her apart in this fast paced world of real estate.

https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-himi-dashiell-20180218-htmlstory.html
Los Angeles TIMES Feb. 2018 FEATURED ARTICLE:
HOW I MADE IT: ANN DASHIELL ON SELLING SOME OF L.A.'S MOST NOTEWORTHY HOMES
A NEW FRONTIER Dashiell started working in real estate in 1992 because she needed stability as a single mother supporting her family. Despite being told early on that she wouldn't make it in the business, she stuck with it. It was a real journey, she said. But I knew if I worked hard, I would make it.. By the end of her 1st year, she had her first sale: a lot in Hunter's Creek, that sold for over 1 million which got everyone's attention, she said. I was hooked ! BUILDING ON HER SUCCESS I saw a lot of new construction & I practically lived on a job sites. She learned the ins and outs of home-building which opened a door to new business. A year later, she walked a job site with the developer & told him, 'The toilet is in the foyer, you plumbed it wrong,' & sure enough she was right. Her dedication to learning had won the developer's trust & business. THROUGH OTHERS' EYES Dashiell practices patience & understanding the difference between what the client wants & what's best for them. She recalls one experience in which her client's wife found a home backing to the freeway & on a fault line. I told the husband, 'You can't buy this house,' But the wife wanted it & they bought it. A few years later they asked her to sell & she sold it without a loss.
PERSONAL REFLECTION Dashiell never thought she'd end up in real estate. As an artist, she was passionate & highly successful: I sold over 12,000 paintings, she said. But she is a firm believer in being fully invested in what you do. When I left art, I left it completely even though I loved it, she said. I went into real estate 100%. PERSONAL LIFE I do two things: I do real estate & family & love both.