77005 Real Estate Agents

The real estate market in Houston is ever changing but I am able to simplify the process for you. When I decided to go into real estate full time, it was not only because I loved buying, staging and selling my own homes, but I also found that helping others do the same was extremely gratifying. I enjoy all aspects of real estate and I find that helping families and individuals buy and sell homes from first time buyers and military service members - to seasoned buyers/investors, is extremely gratifying. It is a very important purchase or sale and often it is the biggest and most important purchase/sell a family will make in a lifetime. While many find it to be a stressful experience with my help it can also be enjoyable and very rewarding. As former attorney and professional actress, I spent many years working in national and state politics, both in campaigns and marketing. Additionally, my previous career experience included upper management positions with nonprofit groups such as the Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary and various youth groups such as the Boy Scouts of America. During my political and non-profit career, I raised over 20 million dollars to further non-profit efforts helping children, women and animals. These positions honed my people, negotiation and business skills, and ultimately prepared me for the world of real estate. I've lived in Houston for over 12 years and have fully embraced the beautiful neighborhoods, culture, Texas traditions and independent spirit of Texans! As an animal lover, I can be found hiking in the beautiful local parks with my rescue dogs.

Tod Frazer is a Broker Associate with Erwing Realty. He has worked in customer service positions since the age of 14, and understands the value of working hard to find the best solution for each client's needs. Tod spent nearly a decade in management and merchandising at an international home goods company, which taught him the skills needed to manage multiple projects at once and handle unexpected problems calmly and deftly. No two real estate transactions are ever the same, and Tod is equipped with the creativity and problem-solving skills to find the solution that will work best for you.

Since my teenage years, I saw Houston as a place full of opportunities where owning real estate was an achievable dream. As the millennial of the house, I was the main source of help for my parents while they were purchasing their home; more so than their own agent and something happened at that point that was confirmed after buying my first home, I realized there was so much that sellers and buyers needed to learn and few agents were taking the time to teach. After spending 14 years in Oil & Gas sales, I submerged fully in Real Estate to help people in the purchase and sale of their most valuable investments. I fell in love with Galveston in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and became an Islander by Choice (or IBC). My passion is helping people achieve their real estate goal, educating them to navigate and understand the real estate market and I hope to help my clients fall in love with Houston & Galveston, just as I did.

Maggie Young Garza is a native Texan, she was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and has lived in Houston since 2001 living in Montrose, the Heights, and currently in West University Place. She has a passion and enthusiasm for helping people along with an abundant amount of energy that make her a fantastic real estate agent. Maggie has a way of making people feel comfortable; she is caring, honest and makes the time spent working with her clients valuable. Before selling estate, Maggie was a flight attendant with American Airlines based in New York City where she lived until 2000. After leaving the airline industry Maggie became a recruiter for technology staffing company in Dallas, Texas and transferred to Houston in 2001. Soon after she joined KBR/Halliburton where was a recruiter until 2006. Selling Real Estate since 2012 she is ready to work for her clients and help them realize their real estate goals. Maggie earned a degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University in 1998. She is committed to her community; in Timbergrove Manor she was previously the volunteer coordinator, helping to organize the yearly community garage sale and the annual snow party for the children of the neighborhood. In West University Place she has previously help chaired Fathers & Flashlights and is on the committee for West University Parks Lovers Ball 2016. She is active at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School previously chairing the PTO Auction/Gala in 2014 and working on the Legacy Wall Project. Maggie is happily married to Dax F. Garza. They have three sons: Dax II, Porter, and Marshal. When Maggie is not working or balancing the joys of motherhood, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Jim Barker believes there are two important benefits he can provide his clients: education about real estate, and customer service tailored to each individual.

Prior to becoming a Realtor, Jim was a classroom teacher, a counselor, a principal, and a school district administrator. As he says, “Education was not just a job for me – I was called to be a teacher. Now I am equally as excited about my real estate career.” Jim’s real estate experience includes waterfront, canal front, and vacation homes in Galveston and the Bay Area.

Jim Barker is a native Houstonian who has lived his entire life in the Greater Houston area. He holds a BA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MS from the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Jim is a member of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, where he serves as a Eucharistic Visitor. In addition to his church activities, he enjoys travel, architecture, Houston’s history and photography.