77027 Real Estate Agents

Babasola Alex Ogundare has been a licensed attorney in the State of Texas since 2018 and is now excited to expand his focus to include his passion for real estate. With a passion for service in the Houston area, Alex is ready to assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs. As a proud member of the HomeSmart Realty family, Alex carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service in everything he does.

Alex holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown.

Dawn Smith is a seasoned real estate professional who understands the importance of putting her clients first. 2004 was the beginning of her real estate career, and over the years she has built an extensive client base through strong networking relationships with lenders, title companies and previous buyers and sellers.

Exemplary communication and negotiations skills have become the hallmark of Dawn's successful real estate career. She prides herself in tirelessly exploring all possibilities that are associated with finding a buyer the perfect home or yielding her sellers the highest price when selling their home. Dawn is 100% hands-on every step of a transaction embracing the goal of a seamless experience from contract to closing. She has been known to personally help pack up a seller's house, locate a lawn service, fence repair workers or find painters when needed.

Her keen eye for detail has paid great dividends whether it involves a tough inspection report or working through tedious contract negotiations. She offers a helpful hand through all the steps, being available 24/7 and treating the purchase or sale of property as if it were own.

Employing a high-tech approach, she utilized FaceTime to assist overseas buyers view property and purchase a home. Addressing immediate and long-term goals of her clients is a high priority. Dawn has a 5 star rating and has a tremendous referral base. One client had this to say, "Dawn was absolutely awesome! She was very aggressive on our behalf and was able to secure the property we wanted from the beginning with little trouble."

Dawn's roots are based in Chicago but she has been a Houstonian for 25 years. She graduated from The College of the Mainland with an Associate degree in Business. Her professional memberships include, ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative, MRP, Military Relocation Specialist and SRES, Senior Real Estate Specialist. She is a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and volunteers with the Houston Food Bank and Barc Animal Rescue Donations and Fostering.

Laurie King has been a Houston resident since 1979. A Realtor since 2005, Laurie’s established reputation for professionalism, dedication, commitment and trust have made her a top agent in the Houston area. She works in all price ranges and with clients across a broad spectrum, from the experienced, discriminating investor to the novice first-time buyer, and always works to exceed expectations.

The majority of Laurie’s business comes from previous client referrals, a great testament to her success. She is proud of her excellent customer service and the high integrity of her business dealings.

One of Laurie’s strengths is working with first-time home buyers. She listens carefully to what they say and ensures that their needs are satisfied every step of the way.

Prior to her career in real estate, Laurie worked in the service industry and learned the lessons of customer service, positive client interaction and building and maintaining client relationships. “My mission is helping people find a home they love and making sure they have all the knowledge they need to make educated real estate decisions,” she states.

Laurie is a dedicated marathon runner who has completed more than 15 marathons across the United States

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby’s Circle of Excellence 2010 to Present

Designations:

• Certified Negotiation Expert, CNE

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

Thomas Claffy is a native Texan and longtime Houston resident. Thomas worked at two major national lending and credit institutions before turning to his true passion, real estate. As a rising top producer in his first year as an agent he quickly rose to the elite top producer level – a distinction he has earned each year since. Clients and associates alike agree that Thomas’ in-depth understanding of the real estate market, home financing, property marketing, and contract negotiation, combined with his unwavering commitment to client service set him at the top of the list when choosing a Realtor.

Thomas has built excellent business relationships with buyers, sellers, and premier homebuilders in the city and has established an enviable network of previous clients who continue to put their trust and confidence in his abilities. His expertise in the new construction market is a resource for builders and new-home owners alike. “To ensure that my clients are satisfied every step of the way I really listen to them and try to exceed their expectations,” says Thomas. “I know that people are busy today so I work hard to combine the latest technology for efficient communication with my clients. Keeping a timely open line of communication allows us react quickly when the right property or buyer comes along. I get a great deal of satisfaction knowing I played a part in something so important to my clients.”

Without exception, clients agree that Thomas makes the process of buying or selling a home a pleasant one. He is diligent about walking clients through each step of the process and addressing each detail to their satisfaction.

Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from the University of Houston. When not working, he still pays close attention to the real estate market through his interest in architecture and design. Thomas enjoys “digging in the dirt” at home in Houston. When time and weather allow Thomas also enjoys sailing, mountain biking and is always up for a movie. He is a supporter of the MS150 bike race to Austin and was recognized as one of the top fundraisers.

Designations:

• E-PRO

Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Circle of Excellence

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Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

Native Texan Yvonne Meyer hails from Menard in the Texas Hill Country. A graduate of the University of Texas, she has called Houston home since 1966. More than 30 years ago, Yvonne began buying and refurbishing older properties to use as rentals. She has been actively involved in selling residential real estate for nearly 25 years. Her success has placed her in the Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty’s Circle of Excellence and the company’s coveted Hall of Fame. A special honor and one dear to her heart is the Houston Chronicle’s 2005 “Sold on Your Realtor” award, which was bestowed based on testimonials from her many past and present clients. Yvonne has also earned a GRI designation and completed her ABR designation.

“Real estate is the best profession I know,” says Yvonne. Each transaction is different, as each client’s situation is unique to them. Helping someone find their home, whether it is their first, third, or an investment property, is always rewarding. But, the rewards of this business are numerous. The friendships I have developed from my business are invaluable. My clients are my referral base. A referral is the greatest compliment I can receive. The first job is to determine clients’ goals and listening is a prerequisite to helping a client. I remind myself – daily – to listen. Giving excellence in service to each client is my goal.”

“My move to Martha Turner Properties, now Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, in 2003 was the best professional decision I could have made,” says Yvonne. The advantages I receive from my association with this company are advantages for my clients. The company believes strongly in continuing education, and the more knowledge I have, coupled with my increased ability to access information sources, means my clients are also more informed. Keeping up with market trends, technology and neighborhood concerns are important in helping my clients, and here at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty we are given the tools to do this.”

A resident of Woodland Heights, Yvonne is an active supporter of the March of Dimes, Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos, and Opera in the Heights. Her son and his wife also live in the Heights with their infant son, making Yvonne a very happy grandmother!

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence

Designations:

• Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

/green/ SRES

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors
• Women's Council of Realtors

Contact Allison Houser-Forester if you are in the process of buying, selling or renting a property. Get the help finding the right home, pricing and selling a home, contracts, negotiations and more.

A second-generation Houstonian, Jim Rosenfeld acquired a passion and enthusiasm for all aspects of real estate very early in life. Growing up in Sharpstown Country Club Estates, Jim remembers admiring the grand old homes in his grandparents’ Montrose neighborhood and fondly recalls attending open houses and exploring new construction homes with his mother. As a student at the University of Texas, he assisted his parents in building one of the first custom homes in one of Houston’s first master planned communities, Sugar Creek, in Sugar Land.

After graduation from UT with a BBA in finance, Jim became a trust officer at the headquarters of First City National Bank in downtown Houston. He received his Texas real estate license in 1976 while still at First City and began his real estate career working with many of the original developers of townhouse, condominium and residential high-rise projects in the Tanglewood area. Jim eventually founded and was the broker/owner of his own independent real estate firm, San Felipe Properties, which he operated for more than 30 years. As a Realtor with Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, he focuses his business on Houston's close-in, prominent neighborhoods as well as most of the high-end master planned communities surrounding the metropolitan area.

Jim’s reputation for integrity and character has consistently been the foundation of his business, and his exceptional communication and negotiation skills are complemented by impeccable follow-through and outstanding professionalism. Jim provides clients with up-to-the-minute product and market knowledge, enabling them to make the most informed decisions possible, and includes information on everything from the latest interior design trends to the most recent construction standards. He is dedicated to achieving the highest level of satisfaction for the buyers and sellers involved in every transaction.

Maintaining close rapport with all of his clients nurtures Jim’s decades-long friendships developed from his real estate interactions. His loyal clients and their generous referrals to friends and family have, time after time, been the key to his success and allowed him to proudly serve multiple generations of many Houston families.

A long-time resident of the West University area, Jim is an active member of numerous board, honorary and underwriting committees for many of Houston’s prominent charitable organizations. His affiliations include:

• • Lifetime member- The Partnership for Baylor College of Medicine
• • Lifetime member- Friends of The Ronald McDonald House
• • Lifetime member- Houston Symphony League
• • Endowed member- The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation
• • Member- The President’s Cabinet of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston
• • Board member- The Living Bank
• • Member- Menard Society of the Galveston Historical Foundation
• • Lifetime member- Texas Exes (University of Texas Alumni Association)

Jim is an investor in many income-producing properties (townhouses, high-rises, apartment complexes, new construction, etc.) in the greater Houston area. His leisure time is spent reading real estate and financial publications, biographies and non-fiction; gardening; and pursuing his fitness training. He enjoys traveling and makes a point of discovering and exploring luxury communities across the country.

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Awards:

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence Award Winner

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Hall of Fame Member
• Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Real Estate Professional, 2012-2018
• Certified SIRVA Relocation Specialist

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Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors