Galveston Real Estate Agents

After serving in the NAVY and then working for 20 years with The University of Texas Medical Branch in photography, I am ready to help you in anyway I can to provide you with the personal attention to details and insure you will find the right home or sell the one you are in. You will see that my expertise in photography, ads, flyers and MLS listings will be of the highest quality. I am a TOP PRODUCING agent year after year in Galveston County. Highly energetic and ready to provide you with customer attention. Give me a call and lets discuss your needs, cell (409) 739-1299. You also can visit my website at www.leedeforkejr.com

Representing beautiful Galveston Island, Galveston County, and its surrounding communities, Brandy is eager to put her skills to use for real estate clients interested in buying or selling. Enthusiasm, hard work and personalized service go into everything Brandy does. She focuses on listening carefully to each of her clients' unique needs, then uses her experience to guide them in the right direction to achieve success. She believes in providing seamless customized service to buyers and sellers alike. Coastal properties require special expertise and Brandy has the knowledge to help navigate the ins-and-outs of flood insurance, zoning, etc. Brandy is there for her clients throughout the entire process from dreaming and looking, to listing and closing..and all the steps in-between! Born and raised in Texas on her family's dairy farm, Brandy had the importance of hard work instilled in her from a very young age. After an esteemed 15-year career in Treasury & Finance, Brandy stepped away from the corporate world to raise four children. As the youngest were getting ready to enter grade school, Brandy decided it was time to put her professional talents back to work. Brandy's treasury background brings years of experience in corporate negotiations, which has honed her attention to detail and problem-solving skills. This makes her the ideal REALTOR® to guide your sales or purchase experience. Brandy and her family have lived in Galveston County for over a decade, giving her a thorough understanding of the different neighborhoods, as well as insight into the intangible benefits of the Galveston area community. Professional associations include: National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Houston Association of Realtors® (HAR) and Galveston Association of Realtors® (GAR).

I have fond childhood memories of Galveston and appreciate the advantage that growing up on the island has given me in my career as a local real estate professional. My family moved to Galveston when I was 5 years old from New Orleans, La. I attended St Mary’s Elementary, O’Connell Junior High and O’Connell High School. Our family home was one block from the seawall and I spent most of my summers on the beach surfing and fishing.

After high school, I attended the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978. After graduation, I was drawn back to the coast and I joined a Houston-based geophysical exploration company embarking on a 25-year career in the international oilfield services industry. Over the years, my job responsibilities required travel to all parts of the world and included longer residencies in Anchorage, Alaska, London and Rio de Janeiro.

Upon leaving the oilfield services industry in 2003 and returning to the United States from London, my wife and I settled in Jamaica Beach. We bought a waterfront home and have been remodeling it ever since! We could have settled anywhere, but the Galveston sand and salt air beckoned and returning home seemed the right thing to do. We don%u219t regret it one bit, and moving to the "West End" is proving to be a very positive quality-of-life decision. When not working, I can be found fishing in West Galveston Bay, working in our garden, or walking our Airedale Terrier, Olive Oyl.

Having the advantage of growing up here means I have an in-depth familiarity with all neighborhoods and all aspects of living on Galveston Island. My experiences with professional IT Systems, business software, health & safety management issues and multi-cultural environments compliment my professional real estate skills. Most importantly, being professionally trained in a service-driven environment compels me to offer the highest quality of customer service. As the world of real estate transactions evolve, it is clear that only technology and first-class service will differentiate real estate practitioners.

Since being licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission as a Real Estate Salesperson, I have obtained the following accreditations from the National Association of Realtors: ePro – Internet Marketing, GRI – Graduate Realtor Institute, ABR – Accredited Buyers Representative, SFR – Short Sales and Foreclosures. I am an active member of the Houston Association of Realtors and the Galveston Association of Realtors.

Caroline Spagnola is a rising Top Producing Texas Realtor, active in the Galveston and Greater Houston areas. With an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Designation, Caroline offers extensive knowledge in high-end properties; but, helps buyers with various needs, find the homes of their dreams. Whether you are in search of a waterfront beach property, a downtown condo, or prefer a home with a historic aesthetic, Caroline aims to please. As an Island native, Caroline is well-versed in Galveston properties; but, as a Houston resident for the last seven years, she is also adept in property search within the Houston metropolitan area. Caroline names her top priority as ensuring her client's full satisfaction. She listens to her clients' specific needs and dedicates her work to providing stellar customer service, selling not only real estate, but ensuring a lifestyle. Caroline also works hard to establish ongoing client relationships, going above and beyond to help homeowners acclimate to their new homes and areas well after the closing date. Beyond her seasoned experience in real estate, Caroline has extensive experience in sales and marketing; making her an ideal realtor for investment property strategies. As an owner of investment properties, herself, Caroline is not only knowledgeable of the investment process as a professional, but as a buyer -- furthering her keen ability to empathize with all client concerns and questions. She even consults with civil engineers, architects, and land surveyors to ensure quality land development for residential and commercial properties. In her spare time, Caroline volunteers in her community, travels, serves within the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, and participates in boxing to stay active.

Im a Houston native and know the area! Helping people and building relationships is important to me, which makes the home buying and selling process better for everyone. Graduate of Clear Lake High School ('85) and Texas A&M University ('89). Married to John (also a RE/MAX agent) with two adult daughters.

Tanya became a Texas Realtor® in 2003. She began her career with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. She joined The House Company, a well known successful Galveston boutique brokerage, in 2005. In May 2021 The House Company became a Better Homes & Gardens Gary Greene office. Tanya is a member of the Galveston Association of Realtors as well as the Houston Association (HAR), the National Association, and the Texas Realtors. Tanya has served on the Galveston Association's Board of Directors and as the 2012 Chairman of the Galveston MLS committee. She was elected as the 2018 President of the Galveston Association of Realtors. Tanya currently serves as the local representative on the Texas Realtors State Board of Directors. Tanya was honored as the 2012 Realtor of the Year for the Galveston Association of Realtors. She has been awarded the Five Star Realtor Award by Texas Monthly magazine for several years. Tanya has earned the special designation of Certified Residential Specialist, the highest designation awarded to Realtors in the residential sales field. She has also earned the e-Pro certification and the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. In 2014 she earned the Galveston Island Certified Tourism Ambassador designation. As a full time Texas Realtor®, Tanya provides personal service based on her mission to make the real estate transaction successful, pleasant and as worry free as possible for her clients.

Dakota Garcia has real estate in her blood! She's a second-generation Realtor® who combines her love for the real estate industry with her passion for marketing. Before real estate, Dakota was in the Marketing Department for Yaga's Entertainment, Inc. The advertising skills that she learned in that position have crossed over into her real estate business – both traditional and digital skills. Dakota earned a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from Stephen F. Austin State University, and with this foundation, she places an emphasis on stellar customer service and thorough communication. Whether you are buying or selling property, Dakota works to provide a smooth transaction process and the necessary guidance to ensure advantageous outcomes. As a member of Chi Omega Fraternity, Dakota deeply enjoys her time volunteering and fundraising for the Make-A-Wish foundation, an organization very dear to her heart. She's also a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce C-Crewe, an organization of young business professionals on the island. Professional Associations include: National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Houston Association of Realtors® (HAR) and Galveston Association of Realtors® (GAR). Cherished childhood memories include going to the beaches with her family during the summer, and living and working in Galveston is truly a blessing to her. She wants to share her enthusiasm for the island and is eager to help her clients find their own coastal sanctuaries. Dakota was recently engaged to longtime beau, Michael, and she lives in Pirates Beach on the West End. Two dogs, a Dachshund named Gracie and a Border Collie Mix named Penny, round out her family. Her hobbies include traveling, kayaking, exploring the West End neighborhoods on her golf cart, playing bingo and spending time at her family's' ranch in the Hill Country.