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Sara is a native Houstonian with over 10 years of real estate experience, and has a reputation for providing unmatched service and guidance to deliver the best outcomes for her clients. Relationships are paramount to Sara, so she brings a strategic and thoughtful approach to each client's unique goals and ensures every client receives the highest level of attention, service, and expert guidance.

After this native Houstonian earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from The University of Texas, she spent more than 15 years working at renowned advertising agencies in Houston and New York. Her experience in marketing and advertising for global clients like Shell, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck is what allows her to provide expert marketing strategies, exceptional customer service, and proficient negotiation skills that help her clients in every aspect of the real estate process. Her savvy skills and strong focus on client experience enabled her to become a top agent at the #1 real estate team in Houston and she led the luxury division at KW Portfolio Real Estate Houston for 5 years. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and has also received the Guild Elite recognition for successfully selling multi-million-dollar luxury homes.

Sara works closely with her clients in every step of the process from start to finish. On the listing side, she will work through a winning strategy to ensure her seller's home will be positioned to rise above the rest, starting with a staging consultation, the best photography and videography, a custom marketing strategy, and more. Sara also works with buyers to help them find the right home for the right price, carefully coordinating with her buyers through each step from search to close.

Sara has a wealth of experience working with clients across various types of properties and price points in Houston and surrounding suburbs.

Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Circle of Excellence Award winner Nancy Stow represents a compelling combination of professionalism, integrity, and knowledge. Nancy’s success in the communications industry and consummate people skills are a great fit with real estate clients who appreciate her attention to detail, personalized customer focus, creativity and expertise.

Becoming a Realtor in 2005 was a natural transition for Nancy, who enjoyed 11 years as a top producer in sales, marketing, and advertising for Houston radio stations. "It is important," she says, "that I cultivate trust, provide outstanding service and negotiate the best price for my clients." Nancy has earned Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designations. She has also completed a continuing education course at Rice University, “Building Your Dream Home.”

Nancy’s unique Client Care program provides her clients with access to tried-and-true professionals who can help with many aspects of home repair and remodeling. "Helping people and making a difference in their lives is why I got into real estate," says Nancy. "Being a year-round resource for my clients adds value beyond the sale of a home.” Nancy is especially adept at working with corporate clients relocating to and from Houston.

Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Maryland. A long-time resident of Bellaire, she has lived in Houston since 1984. Nancy has been a fundraiser for Emery/Weiner School and served as chair of the school's annual giving program from 2005 to 2008, and is a member of the advisory board for Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) for 2013-2016.. Nancy is the mother of two children including a daughter who graduated from University of Houston and a son who graduated from the University of Texas Plan II. Her hobbies include cycling, playing piano, going to theatre and traveling.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence 2010 - Present
• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Hall of Fame

Designations:

• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
• Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) Auxillary Board, 2013-2016

Professional Memberships:

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

A top producing agent with over 14 years of experience in the real estate business, Sommer Leonard is extremely knowledgeable of the ever-changing industry and is committed to providing a seamless transaction from the moment you meet her until the time of closing. Energetic, creative, organized and determined.
A long-time Houstonian, she entered the residential real estate industry while still a college student. Aware that purchasing and selling a home can be overwhelming, Sommer utilizes her expertise to assist her clients in making sense of it all, as well as lessen the stress and painful obstacles that can be associated with one of life's major decisions.
A member of the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty's Circle of Excellence, Sommer declares, " I love working in real estate. It combines all of my passions: people, homes design and sales." She recognizes that every client is different and she approaches each individual client as one-of-a-kind. Sommer incorporates her illustrious background in marketing, business and design to create virtual staging or to fully execute staging and design consultations for a home. She has a furniture-filled storage unit enabling her to stage her listings to create the perfect look for the market. Proud to be associated with Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, she integrates all the cutting-edge tools offered by the Sotheby's brand and more, whether representing first-time buyers, sellers and buyers with growing families or down-sizing empty nesters. She provides an incomparable level of service taking pride in the fact that her real estate career is driven by her clients.
Sommer earned a Business Degree from Texas A&M University where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Her community commitments include The Junior League of Houston, Ronald McDonald House, Kids Meals of Houston and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She is married and the mother of tw

Kim's singular job is to make every client of hers a client for life! She has extensive knowledge of the greater Houston area where she has lived her entire life. Kim acts as an advocate for her clients and takes the trust they place in her extremely seriously! Clients will receive added value at every turn, and strong negotiation skills which deliver better outcomes on both sides of the table. For buyers, Kim listens to what is important to them and has the expierence to know which neighborhoods and home features their lifestyle needs. For sellers, she takes an individualized approach, knowing that each home has special aspects that will appeal to its ideal buyer. Sellers homes are marketed with the latest online tools, including various websites and social media platforms! As a result of her professionalism and the high quality of service she gives to her clients, kim maintains a strong referral base. Clients receive an exceptional level of personal attention including, constant communication on a listings activity with sellers and status updates with buyers. Kim has an integrated network of long standing relationships with affiliated real estate service providers such as, home inspectors, and mortgage representatives, and will deliver any assistance clients may need through out the process! Kim is an active member of Houston Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. She's ready to make your dream home a reality!

David is Vice President in the Houston Office of Transwestern, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of land, free standing and multi-tenant buildings and tenant representation. A fifth generation Houstonian, David has over 50 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining Transwestern in 2010, he was a shareholder of McDade, Smith; a boutique land brokerage firm. He has also held positions with several small commercial brokerage firms including serving as President of A. David Schwarz Ill, Inc., founded in 1977. David has represented numerous local, regional and national clients during career. David is an active member of the following organizations: Lifetime Member of the Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas Lifetime Committeeman of The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Past President & current member of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors®. He has previously served on the HAR, TAR and NAR Board of Directors and was Awarded Realtor Emeritus by NAR in 2018. David is a past recipient of the John E. Wolf Citizens Cup.

Lee Kaplan is one of the most marketing-savvy real estate agents in Houston. She brings more than 20 years of marketing and media relations expertise to her listings and real estate business.

Lee has called Houston home for more than 20 years and is a natural with relocating clientele and first-time homebuyers as she understands the nuances of Houston's finest close-in neighborhoods, schools, parks and amenities. Her articles on relocation, first time home buying and neighborhood market commentaries have been published in the Houston Chronicle and Houston Business Journal.

Time and again, clients select Lee when they need an open house specialist and a listing leader who guarantees results. She is known for creating individualized marketing plans, complimentary designer-led staging, professional photography and direct mail and web campaigns...all to showcase a home at its best. Lee has made a science of hosting effective Sunday Open Houses. Her events are filled with personal touches like fresh flowers, the latest neighborhood news, providing a warm welcome for attendees...resulting in a quick turnaround for her sellers.

Lee majored in Marketing and Journalism at the University of Alabama. In her free time, Lee enjoys making the community a better place. She is an active member of the National Charity League and Tri Delta Mother's Club. Lee has been a leader for many fundraisers including the Children's Museum Gala, the American Heart Association, the Episcopal High School Auction, the Episcopal High School Garage Sale and St. Luke's UMC Pre-School Auction. Lee is a former executive board member of West University Elementary School. In her free time, she loves traveling to the beach and mountains with her family.

A FEW WORDS FROM LEE'S RECENT CLIENTS:

"Lee Kaplan is a phenomenal realtor. She is hardworking, intelligent, creative, positive and brings an excellent marketing edge to her work. She has an abundance of energy and enthusiasm and does everything she can to market your home. I would highly recommend Lee to anyone who is looking for the best in Houston to represent them." —Leslie B.

"Lee exhibited the skills of a diplomat in negotiations and working with her was a pleasure. She is someone who goes the extra mile in providing assistance to a seller to get a house sold in a tough market." —Denise W.

"Lee was very committed to helping us sell our house. She aggressively marketed it on-line, in local newspapers and with open houses. She helped advise us on getting it ready to sell and even went so far as to bring flowers and candles to our open houses—just to provide that finishing touch. Our house sold in 2 weeks!" —Susan K.

"Friends and co-workers recommended Lee as a superb West University realtor. She guided us through the buying process with extraordinary patience and insight with the latest neighborhood statistics and comparable sales. At the end of the day, Lee helped us realize our dream house and a solid buy in West University." —Kate J.

"Lee Kaplan is a true professional. She was wonderful and guided me through the entire process always advocating for my benefit." —Ronda P.

"Lee did a superb job for us. We felt she was very informed, expert and professional and always had our best interest at heart." —Ted G.

"I would recommend Lee to everyone. She is competent, enthusiastic, encouraging and executes!" —Julie P.

• Top Producer: 2008-2013
• Greenwood King Awarded Lee "Rookie of the Year" in her first year
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)