Galveston Real Estate Agents

Joan Oelze is a top-producing broker associate and specializes in both primary residences and multi-family investment properties. She is a 21-year resident of the Heights and works primarily in the inner-loop and close-in neighborhoods of Houston. She has a special love and understanding of older homes and has the experience to guide customers through the purchase or sale of these specialized properties. She actively lists homes for sale AND represents buyers and has a strategic methodology to guide first-time buyers. About the older homes and neighborhoods, she says, "Transitioning urban neighborhoods can differ greatly from area to area, and even from block to block. If you are considering buying or selling an older home, make sure your agent has the experience to guide you through these very specific transactions. Of course, I hope it's ME, but if it's not, make sure the agent you pick has this kind of experience."

Realtor® accomplished in representing clients in all manners of purchasing, selling and leasing residential real estate properties. Shows enthusiasm by responding to clients promptly, professionally, and with integrity. Have grown to know the in's and out's of real estate starting at a young age of 19. As a life time resident of the area, I can put my insightful knowledge to the area.

Born on the Gulf Coast, in Freeport, Texas, where Cheryl Lewellen-Price inherited her enduring love for the beach and salt air, and licensed as a Realtor in 1976, some might say that it was inevitable that Cheryl would build a sterling career selling Galveston real estate. The only surprise would be that it took 24 years to happen.

Prior to that, she was a Vice President of a professional recruiting and placement agency, with offices in Houston, Dallas and Atlanta, where she established and managed their temporary placement agency. Then, in 1984, she did turn to real estate, but it was working in Houston for a full-service home finding brokerage and leader in the temporary housing industry, specializing in corporate relocation and lodging. While there, she served in a variety of roles including corporate sales representative and operations manager. It wasn’t until 2000 that she moved back to the coast, at first running that company’s Galveston corporate relocation and apartment locater operations.

But, the pull of the ocean led her to an opportunity in vacation and resort real estate sales that, ultimately, became the enduring career she was meant for. Since then, she has primarily focused on the marketing and on-site sales of residential lots, development projects, and condominiums, serving West End neighborhoods that include Pirates Beach, Laffite’s Cove, The Harbor, Pirate’s Cove, Indian Beach, the Estate of Sandhill Shores, and Enclave. She was the Sales Director for Emerald by the Sea and Palisade Palms, and also worked with an auction company that was involved with sales at Palisade Palms and Diamond Beach.

In 2006, she earned her Broker’s license and has been very active in industry affairs, serving on the Board of the Galveston Association of Realtors from 2006 to 2009, where she was the Secretary/Treasurer in 2009; and, in 2005 she was a winner of the Stewart Title Spotlight Award.

Always driven to deliver concierge customer service, Cheryl strives to understand the needs of her clients and educate them about the market, but most of all she endeavors to take the worry and confusion out of the home buying process.

“It is all about the people,” she says, “and helping them find their special place, where family and friends come together and create memories. I knew I wanted to be a part of that process. My entire background has centered on customer service and providing information that is tailored to clients’ personal needs and desires. I knew as soon as I started that this would be a perfect fit.”

Married to Mike Price, Cheryl has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sam Houston State, has served on the Board for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and is a supporter of the Galveston Animal Shelter.

Sommer is the TCR Galveston Office Manager. She assists in the sales and marketing of Galveston properties in addition to coordinating the other TCR Galveston Agents. In addition, she manages the TCR Vacation Rental Program. Prior to working for TCR, Sommer served as a Transaction/Advertising Coordinator in real estate. In this role, she assisted agents in advertising and social media to gain prospects as well as train new agents with tools to grow their business. Sommer uses her creativity and technical skills to promote the goals of the company. Providing excellent customer service to clients has always been her top priority.

I have been a Real Estate Professional for 43 years. My parents owned a real estate office so I grew up in the business. My vast experience and knowledge of the real estate market and mortgage process always results in finding the right property for my clients. My negotiating ability gives my clients an advantage. My wife Debbie and I work as a team. Debbie handles the processing and with her background as a mortgage broker she has the ability to help clients understand the loan process. I am a top HUD and bank foreclosure specialist with over 15 years. Our years of experience in not only good markets, but also in the down markets, attest to our ability to adjust in changing times. This is a winning combination for our clients!

About Me:

Originally from Michigan, I lived in San Diego for ten years after graduating college until my wife and I moved to Texas to be closer to her family. Prior to real estate, I earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. As a real estate broker, my mission is to introduce buyers to a community where they feel a connection, and help sellers with the sale of their home so that they can experience a smooth transition into the home that best accommodates their current needs and situation.

Stemming from my desire to interact with people in a challenging career, business endeavors range from the telecommunications industry where I held positions in management, to working with my family's beach rental business.

After recognizing the potential in the vacation home business, I earned my real estate license in order to take a more active role in the family business, as well as expand my own business into residential sales.

Determined, hardworking, knowledgeable, and adaptable are a few of the characteristics that attribute to my success. However, my incomparable strength is attention to detail, which is an instrumental component in every phase of the real estate transaction. Furthermore, I emphasize the importance of communication, which is paramount to delivering exemplary customer service. I listen to clients' needs and wants, educate them throughout the process, and keep them informed every step of the way, even if there are no updates available.

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Please allow me to begin by saying Thank You for allowing me to service your Real Estate needs. It has been my pleasure as a Real Estate Professional for 29-years to help hundreds of families happily realize the home of their dreams. My personalized service includes an "A Team" of inspectors, contractors, photographers, marketing and scheduling companies who report directly to me as I personally and exclusively advise, coordinate, and execute your successful move. I take your real estate sale or purchase to heart and strive to make every family's move the most positive experience it can be. By following this simple caring mission statement, over 80% of my business today consists of repeat and referral clients. I look forward to meeting you, thank you for your time.

Real Estate has been a long time passion. It all started working as an international sales manager for the InterContinental Hotel. Exceptional customer service and making clients feel comfortable was the main objective. He loved to hear the clients' needs and goals and have the right match among the different services. His goal became to one day be part of the Real Estate industry. After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering in Panama, Ivan decided to move to Frankfurt, Germany where he resided for three years pursuing his passion and then to Houston, TX where he has spent over ten years. Having relocated twice, living diversity, and widening multiculturalism makes him understand your needs in such critical transitional times. Contact Ivan Guillen if you are in the process of buying, selling, or renting a property. Get the help finding the right home, pricing and selling a home, contracts and negotiations and more! Would you like to know how much your home is worth? Ivan Guillen can help you determine the value of your home and get an accurate estimate commonly used in the real estate market, known as Comparative Market Analysis or "CMA."

"Living in one of the most exclusive high rises makes me understand the quality of life you're looking for and a specialist in that area." "Multilingual and multiculturalism makes me a perfect choice for your relocation." "Together, Houston is at your hands!"