ALC: Accredited Land Consultant*
ALC’s are the recognized experts in land brokerage transactions of five specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2) undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional and development land; (4) subdivision and wholesa ...Read more ↓
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Albert Allen is an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Texas. He grew up in a South Texas ranching family, graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Land Economics and served as an officer in the US. Army.
Albert is a past President of the Texas Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute. He has been involved in the appraisal, buying, selling and brokerage of real estate (primarily rural property) all of his adult life.
He specializes in rural land near Houston with his wife Debra.
Jo Ann Holba 2013, 2008, 2006 Company-Wide Top Producer ALC, ABR, CRS Accredited Land Consultant Advanced Broker Associate/Sales Manager 979-885-8171 (cell) 979-865-4443 ext. 203 (office) jholba.realtor@yahoo.com
Jo Ann Holba admits, “I love Bellville and Austin County as much today as the first day I moved here in 1974.” It’s no wonder she has grown to become a multi-million dollar producer: she can’t resist showing off the rolling hills, spring wildflowers, and small town charm that she loves so much. Jo Ann’s love for real estate started well before moving into the country. While a youngster, she would read the real estate section of the newspaper daily. And in 1982, she made her passion into a career, earning a real estate license that would be followed with a Broker’s license. Jo Ann also achieved the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant Advanced(ALC) designation with NAR Realtor’s Land Institute (RLI) . Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and Certified Specialist (CRS).
Her experience and in-depth knowledge of Austin County and surrounding counties are only two reasons Jo Ann has grown an extensive network of repeat and referral clients. Marketing and selling country properties and homes in Bellville, New Ulm, Industry, Cat Spring, Shelby, Fayetteville and surrounding communities & counties is Jo Ann's specialty and passion. She also goes the extra mile, treating client as she would like to be treated - with the utmost respect, honesty, and professionalism. She listens to her buyers and sellers and is sincere in her desire to help them find the perfect property. Throughout her career, Jo Ann has taken on numerous leadership positions in her industry. She is a past Director of the Texas Association of Realtors® (TAR) as well as a Director and Secretary of the South Central Board of Realtors®. Her commitment and diligence has earned her recognition year after year and in 1999, she was named "Realtor of the Year." Outside of real estate, Jo Ann is just as dedicated to the community she values so much. She currently works with the Auction Committee of the Bluebonnet Society.
Jo Ann has been married to Gary Holba for over 4 decades, a local native of Austin County and licensed Realtor, who also assists Jo Ann full-time and are the proud parents of one grown son, Stacey, a graduate of Southwest Texas State University who resides in Austin.
Owner/Founder of Twin Empire Group LLC Brokerage, Bilingual, Real Estate Broker well experienced in the Greater Houston & surrounding areas. At Pro Invest Group LLC, we guide our clients through every step of their Real Estate transaction. Our loyalty, dedication, and hard-work provides the opportunity for us to excel with investors, buyers, and sellers. We are Knowledgeable in all aspects of, both Residential, and Commercial Real Estate. Contact us today to discuss your next Real Estate deal. 832-331-0983.
Chad Andrus is an Accredited Land Consultant & Operating Partner of the Mock Ranches Group Houston Division. He was recognized as the 2023 Regional Land Broker of the Year for Residential Land Sales by the Realtors Land Institute (RLI), the land division of the National Association of Realtors. Chad has also been a recipient of the RLI APEX Producers Club Award yearly since 2020. In 2023 Chad earned his Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the Realtors Land Institute. ALC's are the most prestigious, the most experienced, and the highest performing land sales experts in their area. Chad specializes in farming, ranching and recreational properties where he utilizes his lifetime of experience and knowledge in the agricultural and outdoor communities.
The Mock Ranches Group is the leading land marketing team with Keller Williams Realty. As members of the KW Land & Luxury Divisions, we leverage the power of the international giant's global marketing, technology and training prowess. By pairing the resources of the world's largest real estate company with real land knowledge, creative marketing and the personal service that people expect, we are able to create a winning combination for everyone involved. The Mock Ranches Group was recognized as an APEX Top 20 National Producer by the Land Report in 2017, and Founder, Kasey Mock received the 2018 National Recreational Land Broker of the Year by the Realtors Land Institute as well as the 2023 Regional Recreational Land Broker of the Year. Discerning land buyers and sellers trust the Mock Ranches Group for their innovative approach and industry leading results.
Everyone on our team comes from different backgrounds in the land industry. Whether it's a hunting property in South Texas, an Equine Property in North Texas, or a rice farm in Southeast Texas, a Mock Ranches team member will have the knowledge you need to achieve whatever goals you might have.
Minor has been involved in Real Estate and Real Estate Development for over 25 years, not only in the United States but Internationally. His real estate background gives him the knowledge to work with large farm & ranch properties, luxury properties, international properties, development tracks and hunting properties. He brings an understanding of the Real Estate market and dedicates himself to professionalism and personal service.
He is a licensed real estate broker in Texas, Louisiana & Colorado and is a member of The Houston Association of Realtors, The Texas Association of Realtors, The National Association of Realtors, The Texas Realtors Land Institute, where he is currently on the Board of Directors and President, The Colorado Realtors Land Institute, The National Realtors Land Institute, where he is also board member and the Land Education Foundation, where he is a member of the board of trustees.
He is a founding member and board member of The Texas Land Brokers Network and is also a member of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers. He is a four year in a row recipient of The Texas Land Broker Network, agent to agent highest transaction award and a National Realtor Land Institute agent to agent highest transaction award recipient. He is also a recipient of the Lands of America Land Star award, "This award recognizes top professional brokers in the land real estate market for their accomplishments.
Minor is also a founding member/broker of American Farm & Ranch Brokerage, a premier group of farm and ranch brokers nationwide. He is a member of Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), The Houston Association of Realtor's International Task Force and is an Advanced Accredited Land Consultant (ALC), a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and holds The Transnational Referral Certification (TRC) and The Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) Designation.
He is an active member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo where he serves as Captain on the Rodeo International Committee. He is past President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica and past Vice-President of the Association of American Chamber's of Commerce of Latin America. He is a broker and owner of Taylor Land Investments Real Estate in Houston and Bay City, Texas. https://members.har.com/mhf/terms/dispBrokerInfo.cfm?sitetype=aws&cid=547385 https://www.trec.texas.gov/pdf/forms/miscellaneous/cn1-2.pdf
Cathy Cole’s clients benefit from over two decades of her experience buying and selling private residences and some of the region’s most spectacular farms and ranches. During that time, she has amassed a record of success that includes 16 Top Producer titles, and the South Central Texas Board of REALTORS® recognized Cathy as their first two-time “REALTOR® of the Year 1997 & 2005.” This year she was awarded the People’s Choice Award for Best Realtor and Heritage Texas Country Properties was awarded the same award for Best Real Estate Company. After living in Southern California, London, Italy, Africa, the Middle East and Houston, Cathy settled with her family in Brenham over thirty years ago. She understands the needs of clients who want to purchase a property on the other side of the Brazos River and those who are relocating to the other side of an ocean. Energetic and enterprising, Cathy provides personalized service for buyers and sellers and finds the right property for each client. Her job is only complete when the buyer or seller is satisfied. Cathy treasures each client, but she is especially proud of the dozens of individuals and families who have trusted her to manage their real estate transactions multiple times. Her dedication to the “country life” and work for clients buying and selling amazing rural properties earned her the honor of serving as Secretary of the Texas REALTORS® Land Institute, the most trusted, accomplished and highest performing land experts across the state. Cathy serves on the Realtors Land Institute’s Government Affairs Committee for the National Association of Realtors. She is also a founding member of the Texas Land Brokers Network, an organization dedicated to networking and education of land professionals. Cathy has also been on the Political Involvement Committees Board for the Texas Association of Realtors. Cathy says the best advice she ever received was to “be honest and love my work.”
Cathy’s own colleagues recognize and respect her dedication to both her personal and professional integrity, which was why she was asked to serve on the Texas Association of REALTORS®’ Professional Standards Committee. A dedicated mother and grandmother, Cathy believes that strong communities begin at home. Cathy has also volunteered countless hours to charities to help ensure that Washington County and surrounding areas are better places to live and work. “Come Home to your heritage” is Cathy’s belief and extends to her clients.
Cathy is very excited that she is now a co-owner of Heritage Texas Country Properties and looks forward to the continued growth and strength this company has. this new challenge is a wonderful opportunity to mentor, share and assist the best and brightest stars in our business.
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