77005 Real Estate Agents

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.

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Today, as a realtor, Kirsten says, "Houstonians enjoy some of the lowest housing costs in the nation which means waking up to all the perks of a big city without the heavy price tag. Continually ranked on Forbes' annual list of America's Fastest Growing Cities; I truly love and am proud to serve my clients in Houston, the city that offers endless possibilities."

A Houston transplant, Kirsten grew up in a military family and has had the opportunity to live in over ten different states and four different countries. This exposure and first-hand experience laid the foundation for her extensive knowledge and understanding of the relocation process. Kirsten first fell in love with Houston while attending Rice University on an athletic scholarship and earning her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Policy Studies and Kinesiology.
She then worked in a dynamic role as the information technology coordinator and contract liaison to a petroleum product company serving the needs of and negotiating transactions for both local and international clientele.
In addition, Kirsten started and ran her own graphic design company, expanding her expertise to include database management, website development, social media and SEO marketing products. Kirsten stresses that these strengths are pivotal in serving her clients and staying one-step ahead of an industry that is increasingly dependent on information technology.
Before making the transition to professional real estate, Kirsten drew on her entrepreneurial nature, top-tier education, and interpersonal skills and became a self-employed professional poker player. Kirsten attributes her professional success to self-discipline as well as her aptitude in statistical analysis and problem solving.
As an enthusiastic member of the community, she has supported the Blue Cure, Texans Foundation, Children's Hospital, SCORE! Reading Program, Rice Outreach Mentoring Program, United Way, and even has her own dog rescue website. Kirsten enjoys working out, traveling and a good cup of coffee. She is a PADI certified scuba diver and holds a record for one of the biggest Mahi-Mahi ever caught in Cabo San Lucas.

Kirsten Seglem says, "As a dedicated client advocate, I believe that my duties involve a focus on personalization and the cultivation of long-term relationships, both of which will continue to provide value to those I serve."

As a Realtor®, Hande always aims to obtain the best possible results for her clients and will not stop helping them until that goal is achieved. With a proven record as an agent and an eye for detail and quality, her clients always receive value-added service from day one until closing and day beyond.

Hande's achievements are no surprise to those who have watched her exceptional growth as a real estate professional as well as a leader. Her dedication and work ethic have gained her awards and recognition by her peers. She has served as director, secretary and vice-president of the Laredo Association of Realtors, volunteered in different projects with several organizations and participated in real estate related programs created by the Federal Government.

Having lived abroad and being a former military officer, Hande has experienced the challenges of relocation firsthand, and this experience has allowed her to fulfill the real estate needs of military personnel and persons relocating to and from the United States. She has worked with people from many different nations and backgrounds, first time home buyers, transferees and investors.

Hande is a firm believer in education and stays current with advances in the real estate profession and the technology as well as the latest regulations in the field. She has a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and currently holds multiple real estate designations.

LaKira Jones is an accomplished Houstonian agent who brings a strategic yet personable approach to the home buying and home selling process. Drawing from years of experience in Real Estate, LaKira has built a reputation for her refreshingly friendly customer care and proven ability to guide buyers to obtain the best value for their dream home and to assist sellers to a smooth, stress-free sale of their home.

A Houston area native, LaKira has extensive knowledge of the different cities and neighborhoods across the area. She serves the entire Houston area and specializes in home buying and selling, investment properties, luxury homes, and multi-residential properties. LaKira is also a Veteran of the United States Army. She enjoys working with Veterans and explaining the VA loan process. Now she brings her passion and sharp attention to detail to help buyers in a highly focused search for their new house and to help sellers get the most value for their home.

As an experienced agent, LaKira understands that buying and selling is one of the biggest decisions in a client's life and views representation and guidance of her clients through this process as a true privilege.

Carmela Lummis is a specialist in luxury real estate in Houston including expertise in luxury high-rises. "Real estate was a natural career move for me," Carmela says. "My first career in banking and wealth management involved identifying clients needs, problem solving and helping clients' to achieve their financial goals. As a real estate professional, I use those skills to guide my buyers and sellers to successfully achieve personal lifestyle goals by helping them purchase or sell a home." In addition to luxury single family homes, her sales record includes new construction condominium sales in the River Oaks area. This involved collaborating with developers, architects, designers, contractors, attorneys, marketing specialists, public relation firms and negotiating with top realtors in Houston. Her expert guidance helped buyers through this complicated new construction process from negotiating the contract all the way to completion and closing.

Carmela radiates optimism, and her confident energy inspires trust in her clients. She loves to help clients get exactly what they want. She builds strong rapport putting her clients' needs and concerns first. Carmela's great attention to detail and tenacity puts her client's mind at ease as she guides them to the closing table and beyond. "It takes hard work and diligence to get a transaction from offer through closing," Carmela says. "I love helping my clients find the lifestyle they aspire to."

A native of Toronto, Canada, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor of commerce degree and received her M. B. A. in finance from Texas Tech University.

Carmela and her husband Richard have four children. When not working, Carmela loves to spend time with her children, family and friends. An active person she enjoys yoga, walking, tennis , croquet and skiing. Carmela is also a "foodie" who enjoys cooking and discovering the new restaurants that Houston has to offer. When her schedule allows, she can be found traveling through Europe, Canada and the United States.

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Professional Memberships:

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

Roger Martin is a native Texan and a graduate of the University of Texas. He began his real estate career in Austin, Tx. He moved to Houston in 1982 and gained knowledge of the Houston market, and of West U area in particular, by working with several large real estate firms. In 1989 he ventured out on his own and opened Roger Martin Properties. Since the beginning, Roger has remained faithful to the firm's mission - to offer professional and highly personalized service. Roger believes that part of this goal is to educate both buyers and sellers about the market by giving them enough information to be comfortable with their decision. He says, "Statistics are an indicator, not an absolute, which makes real estate both an art and a science. There's a lot that goes into the decision to buy and sell, and a good agent helps clients sift through information."

Sonia Maredia is a dedicated and experienced full-time real estate agent serving the Greater Houston area. Raised in Sugar Land and having lived in Houston for over 30 years, Sonia possesses a deep understanding of the local real estate market and has extensive knowledge of the surrounding neighborhoods.




As a real estate professional, Sonia takes great pride in providing her clients with a comprehensive, full-service experience. She is known for her strong work ethic, excellent negotiating skills, and her unwavering commitment to putting her clients' needs first. Sonia is always available to her clients, going above and beyond to ensure that they feel informed and supported throughout the entire real estate process, even beyond closing.



Sonia deeply values the relationships she forms with each of her clients and understands the special responsibility of being entrusted with such a significant investment. She is passionate about helping her clients find their dream home or sell their current property for maximum value, and she consistently delivers exceptional results.






Outside of work, Sonia loves spending time with friends and family! She enjoys attending Rockets games with her husband, dinners with friends, and exploring Houston's many beautiful parks with her two little ones. Sonia is particularly fond of Houston's diverse communities and unbeatable food scene and feels fortunate to call this vibrant city her home.

Real Estate is my passion. It gives me great joy to help my clients sell and purchase homes. Whether it is their dream home, first home, vacation home, retirement home, or a home to add to their investment portfolio...I treat the transaction with care because they are all important.

I';ve worked in real estate since 2007, initially as an accountant for large commercial real estate firms. I graduated from Rice University with an MBA focused in Real Estate in 2011 and that same year got my Real Estate license. In 2016 I received my broker's license and started DiverseCity Realty.

My team of agents and I service the entire Houston Metropolitan Area (from the Inner-Loop to Rosenberg to The Woodlands to Katy to Galveston and every pocket in between). I and a select few of my agents also serve clients in and around Austin. We KNOW real estate and we LOVE the cities we serve. We give honest recommendations, treat clients fairly, and go out of our way to meet our clients' needs.

I would love the pleasure of getting to know you and helping you sell or buy your home. I hope to become your trusted adviser for all things real estate.

Brandi Downey, Broker & Owner of DiverseCity Realty *A Houston native *Professionally involved in real estate since 2007 *Rice MBA graduate (concentration in Real Estate) *6 years as an accountant/auditor (for BIG 4 accounting and commercial real estate firms) *Fluent in Spanish (lived in Mexico,Spain and Puerto Rico) *Texas State University Undergrad (dual degree Accounting/Spanish) *Creates various financing scenarios for clients to evaluate the best use of their investment dollars. As a native Houstonian, Brandi understands the dynamic landscape of the city and has chosen to concentrate on Houston's inner-loop. Her favorite neighborhoods are Rice/West University, East Downtown (EADO), Midtown, Museum District and Third Ward. Brandi's belief is that, in addition to beautiful homes, a true community should have retail shops, restaurants, and offices for business owners. Brandi serves commercial clients as well as residential. Brandi combines her skills and talents with her unparalleled passion for real estate to ensure that transactions are seamless, and that her clients leave happy. Call Brandi Downey for all of your real estate needs. 832.978.1408