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Born in Atlanta, Sheila Piazza has lived in San Anto­nio since fifth grade, when bet active-duty military rather relocated the f.unily hete. Piazza was a jewelry designer for 12 ye=, holding two utility patents on her jewelry de­sign. After her parents became ill when she was a single parent> Piazza decided on a more sustaining career. She started as a licensed mortgage broker in 2006. Soon after1 Piazza became a real estate agent and then acquired her reaJ estate broker license .. In 2016, she launched her own insurance company and now runs Pi­azza Realty Property Management. The property man­agement company's tag line says it all: "We know so much about space, even NASA is worried." Piazza is a business owner who understands the mon­gage broker process of assessing a borrower's ability to se­cure financing and has the real estate broket skills needed to match up sellers with buyers. Because Piazza trained as an insurance agent, she can also spot issues during an in­spection that could raise a red flag for investment clients interested in a house to be flipped. "Being a mortgage broker is powerful because you have at your disposal tons of finanda) products you can leverage and search to find the best one for your client1" Piazza said. Piazza Realty has offices in Dallas to serve real es­tate clients there and works with investors who make up a large portion of her client base. Many people are coming to San Antonio from California, Dallas, Hous­ton and Austin to buy affordable housing as invest­ments, according to Piazza. "I call it the 'five-year frenzy,' like the big surge of development that's happen­ing in Austin," Piazza said. "I predict the same will hap­pen in San Antonio." There are opportunities for investors and house flippers who want to venture into this business sector in San Antonio, buying well-priced houses and holding them as the market values for homes rise.1 creating eq­uity for buyers. "If you draw a perimeter around San Antonio's core, anyt

Known for selling some of the city's most elite addresses, Jennifer Shemwell is one of the most respected names in San Antonio real estate following closely in the footsteps of her mother, Phyllis Browning, as a luxury real estate agent, trendsetter and community leader.

Her knowledge of San Antonio's multi-faceted real estate market complements her expertise in strategically marketing the area's most prestigious properties and elite estates. The innovative thinking, solution-driven negotiating skills and unique marketing tactics that Jennifer employs ensure clients that she will achieve the very best deal in the shortest amount of time.

With over 23 years' experience, Shemwell is consistently recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of the city's top luxury real estate agents. Her clients call her to find "that dream home not on the market." Shemwell prides herself on her discretion and confidentiality.

A graduate of Yale University and fluent in three languages, Shemwell loves people. She enjoys mentoring new agents and helping people become their best. With clients, it's all about creating a worry-free experience and making the sales process as simple as possible.

Valerie Ambroson DiFabio
Valerie is a Global Real Estate Advisor with a history as an Entrepreneur and award-winning sales producer, specializing in Luxury Real Estate in the Austin, Texas area.
Austin is where she lives, plays and worked for over thirty years . She knows this fabulous town inside out. Valerie is an honest, intent listener, focusing on buyer and seller wants and dreams. She feels individual attention is crucial, so when you work with Valerie you get Valerie. Her personal approach to Real Estate has been characterized by her impeccable professionalism, mixed with humor, energy, and warmth. She has provided clear, open communication, sound advice, and regularly exceeded expectations. While navigating the ever-changing real estate environment, Valerie prides herself on her ability to transform clients into great friends.