Cypress Real Estate Agents

I began my real estate journey over 20 years ago in real estate education, counseling, marketing and sales, managing one of the largest real estate schools in Texas. My passion is educating and helping my clients make the right financial decision. A few years ago, I decided to step away from educating agents and devote my time and knowledge to help my clients with their real estate needs. Buying and/or selling a home can be very stressful for you and your family. Real estate is my passion and you are my priority. Let me do the dirty work. Allow me to educate you, to negotiate for you, to be your REALTOR® of choice.

Joel Braswell is a second generation Realtor. Since 1986 Joel has helped clients purchase well over 1,000 homes. As a real estate broker, former mortgage broker, and former real estate company co-owner, he has an extensive background in all things real estate related, including relocation and new construction.

After starting out selling new construction for builders, Joel transitioned into the resale business. Joel and his associates developed a word-of-mouth following that grew into a very successful boutique firm. Ultimately, he saw that his clients needed access to a wider range of services plus the economies of scale that only a large company could offer.

Once freed from management responsibilities, Joel's sales success continued to grow and his list of devoted clients lengthened. He's known for his honesty and candid real estate advice, with his one of his favorite questions being "Do you want me to tell you what you want to hear, or what you NEED to hear?"

Joel has been ranked individually among his former company's top producers year after year. He has also been recognized and commended for his efforts by Fannie Mae, North American Mortgage, First Gibraltar, plus numerous builders and developers. However, Joel feels that the highest accolade he can earn is a referral from one of his satisfied clients.

Joel is a former competitive swimmer, was an avid fencer at Texas A&M, and is a devoted outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hiking, archery, canoeing, canine agility, organic gardening, and almost anything else involving the outdoors. He is one of the few individuals to canoe the full length of the Devils River without a guide, and his photos taken in a remote part Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve have been featured in a book on North American National Parks. Prior to suffering a knee injury, he also completed a full Marathon in Houston, TX on his first try. Since 2009, when his daughter, Jules, started kindergarten, Joel has also been an active parent reader and Global Volunteer in Cypress Fairbanks School District. In the fall of 2018, Joel was proud to be invited to join Coldwell Banker United, Realtors.

Real Estate Consultant since 2004. Top Producer with RE/MAX Professional Group from 2005-2009. Top Producer with StarCrest Realty, LLC. from 2010-2017. I'm back with RE/MAX Universal in 2018 where my Real Estate career first began! Top Producer from 2018-2023! RE/MAX 100% Club Award Winner. RE/MAX Platinum Award Winner. RE/MAX Hall Of Fame Award Winner. Top Producer in sales reported on Houston Association Of Realtors website monthly and annually. I taught a monthly 3-hour MCE TREC accredited class regarding how to sell HUD Foreclosure homes to other Agents, Brokers and Investors, Hitting A Home Run With HUD. I was the Buyer's Agent Sales Manager at StarCrest Realty, one of the largest foreclosure real estate companies in Texas from 2011-2016. I'm well versed and knowledgeable in most Communities; I've represented Buyers, Sellers and Investors in almost all market areas, Neighborhoods, Subdivisions of the Houston Association of Realtors MLS. My vast specialties include Consulting with Buyers, Sellers & Investors; New Home & Pre-owned Home Sales; Relocation; Foreclosure Specialist and Property Manager services. I like to be thought of as a one-stop-shop Consultant for every Real Estate need!

WE ARE SET APART BY: Dedicated professionals Exceptional Service Innovative technology Market Knowledge

SELLERS

We have customizable marketing programs that provide competitive solutions for your property. Let us show you how WE CAN SELL YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE MOST MONEY AT THE FASTEST TIME.

BUYERS

We work with all buyers, specially first time home buyers and investors. We undestand the need of our client. We cover all buyers from foreclosures to luxury homes.

Melinda Diamond is a top professional who has closed over 780+ real estate transactions. Inducted Into The RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2023. A Houston resident for 41 years, she has extensive knowledge in all the surrounding communities and premier Houston neighborhoods. In her previous 28 year career in the oil and gas business, she was able to learn much about customer service and professional commitment. These traits paved the way for an illustrious real estate career yielding her the Rising Star award and a place in the Executive Club after completing 85 transactions her first year in the business. Her success continues as she has received multiple awards in her real estate career with RE/MAX Compass.

Melinda is constantly focused to keep her customers informed of all the latest trends in the real estate market. She understands the importance of staying abreast of current trends and is committed to providing a seamless transaction for buyers and sellers from contract to closing. Standing behind her sterling reputation is of utmost importance and Melinda determines to provide a "win-win" conclusion to every deal brokered. Adrienne Sanders of StarTex Title, had this to say about her, "Melinda has the integrity, foresight and determination to be one of the best Realtors in Houston, Texas."

Melinda assures clients that her extraordinary work ethic, professionalism, integrity and responsiveness will make their home-buying or selling experience a smooth and pleasant one. She is hands-on with every aspect from helping establish a relationship with a mortgage company lender to walking you through each step of the buying or selling process including inspections on the home. She is a firm believer that timing is everything and uses her keen eye for detail and organizational skills to master the competitive market we are in today. She will incorporate her marketing and financial expertise and sell your property in the shortest time period possible and for the highest price.

Compassion, personal relationships and lasting friendships have been the hallmark of this consummate professional's career. Her positive attitude and dedication to helping others has dictated success time and again for her faithful client base. It is no wonder that in the beginning of her real estate career she was given the title "A Compassionate Agent Rising to the Top." Many years later it still applies and can be said "A Compassionate Agent Has Risen to the Top!"