77027 Real Estate Agents

Mark Fontenot is a top producer committed to providing excellent service for his clients. A native Houstonian raised in Northwest Houston but now living in Oak Forest, he provides a wide range of knowledge in a multitude of local real estate markets. With well over 100 transactions ranging from Clear Lake to Lake Conroe and Katy to Kingwood, Mark is willing and able to meet your real estate needs. After graduating from Louisiana State University, Mark spent 12 years working in the customer service and hospitality industry with Young Life at resorts in Colorado and Georgia. During that time he fine-tuned skills that have allowed him to better care for his clients. Whether by consistent communication, organization, problem-solving, availability and flexibility, Mark strives to earn his client's trust and provide a positive experience. With an appreciation and knowledge of construction, Mark is an asset for clients when it comes to home maintenance and understanding of construction quality, costs, and timelines. Said one previous client, "Mark far exceeded any expectations I had for a real estate agent. Not only was he knowledgeable about neighborhoods, houses, prices for improvements and standard maintenance, he was able to explain how the loan process worked and what to expect at each stage. He thoroughly answered our myriad of questions and was professional, friendly, helpful and responsive." A husband of 15 years to his beautiful, creative wife and father to two incredible daughters, Mark is committed to Houston and improving and investing in the city he loves. He and his wife support local businesses as much as possible and are PTO members of their neighborhood elementary school.

Laura Herring is a realtor and a lawyer. She has over thirty years experience representing clients in lawsuits and in contract negotiations. Her extensive experience in contract negotiations is an asset in real estate purchases and sales. Laura's interest in real estate began early in her career and she has assisted clients, colleagues, friends and family in real estate purchases and sales and in lease transactions.

Born in upstate New York and raised in Cinco Ranch, Texas, Nicole Sabbagh has the unique ability to form connections and create a sense of community wherever she goes. Nicole's work ethic sets her apart from other agents. Coming from a Middle Eastern family, the values of hard work, personability, and persistence were instilled in her from a young age. She graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in supply chain management and international business. She worked in the corporate world before transitioning to full time real estate in 2019 after realizing it was exactly what she was meant to do.

Nicole broke into the luxury market in 2019 and has since worked with international investors and a wide range of buyers. She is excited to get the opportunity to work with more buyers and sellers and continue to help people in any way she can. Nicole has a true heart for her clients and makes all her decisions through the lenses of compassion and honesty. Don't mistake her kindness as weakness, though. Nicole is a natural go-getter and brings an unrivaled sense of drive to each and every project. Her experience in business allows her to be a pro at negotiations and create an environment where her clients feel comfortable and represented.

Nicole loves the diversity found within Houston and is proud to represent clients from all backgrounds. She works hard to foster relationships that are built off of respect and amiability. Being a true product of the mantra that hard work breeds success, Nicole will work nonstop to ensure her clients' needs are not just met, but exceeded. Outside of work, you can find her running in Memorial Park, spending time with her baby nephew, and volunteering. As a first generation American, Nicole values community and spends time volunteering at local churches and hospitals. Real estate is not just a job for Nicole Sabbagh, she treats her clients like family and won't rest until you find exactly what you are looking for.

Native Houstonian Erika Nelson wields an empathetic, hands-on approach to real estate fueled by her passion for helping people. She thrives on serving clients throughout Fayette, Washington and Chambers counties, and she truly believes their satisfaction is her ultimate reward. As a proud member of The Bayou City Team at Compass, led by her husband Eric, Erika is instrumental in the group's mission of delivering significant value in every transaction. Erika first became interested in real estate by watching her mom, a successful realtor in her own right. Erika's personal experiences buying and selling homes further piqued her interest, and she joined the profession four years ago. Prior to real estate, Erika honed her elite people skills and deftness with numbers in human resources, payroll, benefits and accounting positions in the oil and gas industry. Today, she excels in helping buyers, sellers and investors find the perfect real estate solutions for their specific goals. Erika and Eric reside in Northwest Houston with their young son, Johan. They enjoy spending family time together and attending Grace Church of Humble.

With caring, honesty and integrity as the foundations of her practice, Kathy Dreyfus is a strong advocate for her clients. Extremely conscientious, she is an excellent listener and is always attuned to the clients’ needs. What gives Kathy her greatest satisfaction as a Realtor® is making her clients happy with their transactions, whether buying or selling. Her overriding concern combined with her people skills and ethical grounding differentiate her as an exceptional real estate professional.

You could say that real estate is in Kathy's blood. After all she was born into the real estate business given that her father, uncles and grandfather were all well known Realtors in the San Antonio area. As a native Texan, she has lived in Houston since the early 1970s and in Bellaire since 1983. She says that one of her favorite activities as a real estate professional is introducing newcomers to the city she has grown to love so very much. She must be good at it. Kathy has consistently been a top producer since the start of her career.

As a former medical social worker, Kathy has a long history of making strong personal connections. She is well known for her "concierge" level of service and attention to detail. Adept at solving complex problems, Kathy does extensive research, studies market trends and does all the "home" work her clients need to make an informed decision. Because of her experience with the medical profession and as the wife of a physician, Kathy understands, first hand, the specific needs of members of the medical field and their families.

Dong H. Kim, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, concurs, saying, "Kathy has played a critical role in the successful recruitment of faculty to our department."

While Kathy shows and sells all over Houston, her market focus encompasses Bellaire, Meyerland, West University, Southampton, and the Medical Center area, as well as the Tanglewood area and Memorial Villages.

Kathy believes it is important to be committed to the community in which she lives and serves. In fact,she has served on several charitable and civic boards. As former chair of the Education Committee of the Anti-Defamation League, Kathy actively promoted the No Place For Hate Program, an anti-bias education program, which is now widely represented in schools throughout the greater Houston area.