Darlene Stinson

It's often been said that a home is a person's greatest investment. But everyone knows that a home is much more than that. It's a sanctuary, a place where memories are made, a place to unwind from the stresses of the outside world. That's why selling or buying a home is unlike any other transaction. And that's why I take my role in helping you buy or sell so seriously.

I learned how important a Realtor is in the process while searching for my first home years ago. After a first outing to look at houses, the agent marched my husband and I into his office to demand that we make an offer on one of the three we had seen. Otherwise, he told us, we'd be wasting his time, since these were the best we could afford as first-time buyers.

That was the last time we saw that agent. Instead, we found JoAnn. She was knowledgeable and competent and seemed much more interested in helping us than earning a quick commission. JoAnn helped us buy our first home, then listed and sold it. She helped us buy our second home and listed and sold that one, too.

We moved out of the area and lost touch with JoAnn. But she served as an inspiration to me when I became a Realtor myself in 2009.

Like JoAnn, I put the needs of my client first. I place a premium on honesty and integrity and never say something I don't believe just to get someone's business. I pay close attention to all the little details involved in a transaction and confess that I can be a worrier at times. I'd rather anticipate a problem and work to ward it off than be caught by surprise at the last moment by something that could potentially kill the deal.

I'm a longtime Houston-area resident with a BA in communication. Skills honed during years of professional writing and editing experience mean I can make the listing of your home shine and communicate effectively with the title company, the lender, the appraiser, the other agent, and anyone else involved in the transaction.

I learned years ago that not all real estate agents are created equal. If you're thinking of selling or buying, please give me a call or shoot me an email or text. I'd love to help you!