Houston Real Estate Agents

Detail-oriented and resourceful, Abbey has a passion for serving others. As a Licensed Assistant to Courtney Robertson, she ensures clients have a seamless experience throughout the buying or selling process for our top-producing Compass team. Abbey loves reimagining marketing materials and designing listings that stand out from the crowd. She is a vital part of our team's listing success with her design background and tech-forward savvy. A native Texan, Abbey was born in Dallas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's in science. She lives in the Briargrove Park area of Houston with her husband, a chubby kitty, and, soon, a Golden Retriever from a local rescue organization. Abbey started her real estate career three years ago. Working alongside Jenny Smith and Courtney Robertson, she serves clients in the Memorial Villages, Briargrove, Tanglewood, and River Oaks neighborhoods. Abbey is passionate about making a difference in her clients' buying and selling experience, and relishes the opportunity to develop lifelong relationships. As a recent first time homebuyer, she offers great perspective and insight for those new to Houston or buying their first property.

As your full-time trusted real estate professional and a member of The Hightower Team. I am proud to call Houston my home for the last 23 years. Living in Houston and Katy has allowed me to become greatly familiar with the ever-changing real estate market that this amazing city has to offer. I provide services to the entire metroplex and surrounding areas to assist with all of my client's relocation needs. Having a background in lending, investing, insurance, and real estate, there is no limitation to which I extend my knowledge and services to my clients. Wherever their buying, selling, investment, or leasing interests lie, I am dedicated to serving all their Real Estate needs. It is my enthusiastic but diligent approach that sets me apart from the competition.

Whether you are looking for property, have a question or simply would like information regarding your home or community, please feel free to contact me at any time. The Hightower Team and myself are here to serve you, now and into the future.

A Companywide Top Producer

2014 to present

Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS)

Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)

Third Generaton Houstonian

As a companywide Top Producer five consecutive years, Shelly Porter's model of success includes developing a tailored plan to fit the needs of each client. While she specializes in the luxury market - she is an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, she gives the same unparalleled quality of service regardless of price level and has a soft spot for helping young families and first-time home buyers.

As a native Houstonian, Shelly has lived in several different neighborhoods so she understands the "big picture" of Houston's sometimes incomprehensible-to-outsiders Real Estate market, a quality that pays dividends for her clients.

Although she has developed a no-pressure attitude, she is influential at the negotiating table and has earned a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation. Shelly has a broad base of satisfied clients who know they can trust her to deliver their Real Estate priorities.

Her family, longtime residents of the Memorial area, includes her husband, their son, daughter-in-law, and a Cavalier King Charles puppy. Before becoming a Realtor, Shelly attended Texas State University followed by a career in retail sales. She attributes her love for and knowledge of homes and design to her decorator mother and both parents who owned an art gallery and sold antiques and accessories.

Shelly has been an active community volunteer for many years for numerous organizations including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Toys for Tots, American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Preservation Houston, Memorial Women's Club, and World Vision as a Child Sponsor. She is also a three-time recipient of the Junior League's Volunteer Extraordinaire Award.

"Shelly's the best! She's incredibly knowledgeable about the market and knows the Houston area inside and out. She's a tough negotiator too and was continually looking out for our best interests during the entire process. Shelly was a pleasure to work with in every way! She has a great personality, is easy to spend time with, optimistic and inspires complete confidence. Shopping for houses with Shelly is like spending the day with a good friend!" ~ Client Testimonial

After graduating from Sam Houston State University I spent several years as a mortgage lender before enjoying 15 years as an elementary physical education teacher where I went above and beyond applying for and being awarded multiple grants for our school. I always employ that same tenacity to ensure each client's expectations are met while making sure the experience is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Given my passion for community, I am uniquely qualified to help clients make informed decisions concerning schools, taxes, insurance, and other considerations based on individual needs and priorities. I strive to provide the best service a realtor can by learning new technology, keeping up-to-date with current market trends, negotiating great deals and delivering exceptional results. CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS ARE MY TOP PRIORITY!