Houston Real Estate Agents

Artricia was born and raised in Houston and knows the city like the back of her hand. She understands how powerful communication and trust can make or break your home buying experience. With a background in the hospitality industry, Artricia is dedicated to helping her clients have the best experience possible.

Artricia is passionate about helping buyers navigate the home buying process. It's extremely important for her clients to know that she's always in their corner, especially when they're making the biggest purchase of their life. She works double time to lay out all the options on the table so when the time comes to decide, her clients have 100% confidence in her and their decision.

Real estate runs in her family. With a father that owns and actively invests in multiple properties around Houston, Artricia made the full-time jump to becoming a real estate agent after 5 years in the hotel industry. She feels that experience has honed her skills as a master negotiator to help her clients today.

Artricia also believes in the power of giving back to her community. With a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston, Artricia continues to volunteer with the U of H Alumni Association, as well as the Hotel Lodging Association of Greater Houston.

For Artricia, diversity is what makes Houston unique. When she's not working hard for her clients, Artricia is perusing the city for brunch spots to explore or taking her yorkie Jaxon out for a walk.

Stephanie Javor was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and began her residential real estate career as an assistant to two top Greenwood King agents. In between her initial role and her role as an agent today, Stephanie was able to pursue several amazing career opportunities, through which she acquired knowledge and invaluable insight into the new home and construction market—from land positioning to the cost of building and construction process, as well as the mortgage industry.

Stephanie is extremely organized, detail-oriented, and maintains a fast paced mentality. She approaches the real estate industry as a constant learning experience, and takes away something new with every transaction. Stephanie understands the importance of looking at the bigger picture, and considers her relationships with her clients of the upmost importance. Stephanie views these as life-long relationships, and she strives to provide her clients with an overwhelmingly positive memory of buying and selling a home. Stephanie always had a feeling that she would one day return to the real estate agency she considers family, and she effortlessly applies her professional and life experiences to her role as Greenwood King agent.

Comprehensive knowledge of Houston's finest neighborhoods, sophisticated marketing, and high-end construction techniques, combined with excellent business relationships with premier home builders, makes Martha Adger an irreplaceable asset to her many clients. Consistently included among Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty's annual top-10 producers, Martha lists and sells in all of Houston's traditional high-end neighborhoods from the Museum District and River Oaks to Tanglewood, Stablewood, and the Memorial Villages.

A marketer par excellence, Martha has more than 45 years of experience in marketing and selling premier real estate. A Houston native, she grew up in Tanglewood and attended The Kinkaid School. Shortly after graduating from the University of Texas, Martha began selling high-end residential and investment properties in Houston and ranked second among an elite sales force of 50 real estate associates.

When Sotheby's Auction House opened Sotheby's International Realty in New York in 1976, Martha was intrigued. In 1979, she applied for the position of SIR Director of Real Estate Referral Services, was hired, and moved to New York. As director, Martha managed 300 real estate brokers and support staff assisting national and international clientele in all aspects of relocation. On her watch, SIR's referral services client base increased from zero to 1,000, and their broker base increased from 15 to 300 worldwide.

After four years in New York, Martha returned to Houston as vice president for public relations for a local, independent, luxury real estate firm. She supervised all of the firm's public relations activities with national and international media, including television, radio, newspapers, and magazines.

In 1986, Martha once again went to work for SIR as vice president and regional manager of the company's southwest division based in Houston. Her portfolio included all real estate marketing activities in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Under Martha's stewardship, SIR increased its regional listings from 2 to 30 in an 18-month period.

Martha's career changed direction completely in 1988 when a new, 76-acre, luxury gated development surrounding the Houstonian complex, Stablewood, broke ground. As the city's first guarded subdivision, the 125-homesite neighborhood was an innovation. Martha became Stablewood Director of Sales and Marketing and shepherded all transactions on lots and "spec" homes from inception to close. She held that post for 12 years until the subdivision became established and resales began, at which point she continued listing and selling primarily in Stablewood as an independent realtor.

In 2005, Martha joined Martha Turner Properties, which became Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty in 2013. Her outstanding sales production placed her in the company's Circle of Excellence and, in 2009, earned her membership in the Circle of Excellence Hall of Fame. In 2022, Martha received the first Martha Turner/Sotheby's International Realty Excellence Award.

I'm dedicated to helping you be where you want to live. Supporting you every step of the process of selling, buying or investing in real estate with professionalism, honesty and integrity. Powered by cutting edge technology, customized marketing strategies, local knowledge and continuous education that will allow you take informed decisions. I'm listening and understanding your needs and I will work diligently to exceed your expectations. Serving Bellaire, Houston, Cypress, Woodlands, Kingwood, Katy, Sugar land, Pearland and more.

As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Turning your Dreams into an Address

Specializing in Texas Real Estate! As your real estate resource, Darlene Gilley provides you with real estate information for the Pearland area. Whether you are looking for your dream home or you need to sell your existing home Darlene Gilley can help you with the details from start to finish. I understand that each family or individual has their own unique lifestyle and interests. With that in mind it is my goal to help you find that special home that is right for you. I can help you find properties in Houston, Alvin, Clear Lake, Friendswoods, Pearland, League City, Texas City or surrounding areas. And if you are selling your current home, Darlene Gilley will help you find the right neighborhood in the right city for you.

I may know of homes that aren't even on MLS yet, so you are first in the door! As Listing Agents in these areas market, I have many featured properties. With different marketing channels of advertising, I represent the most effective and professional program available for our sellers.

Buying a home is an exciting but often overwhelming experience, particularly if you are buying your first home. As your REALTOR�, we can help you through the home buying process and assure that you find the right home for you, at the right price for you. Every homebuyer has a number of concerns, all of which we can help you with:

Setting a Time Frame There are a lot of variables in the home-buying process, which means the time it takes to find and buy your new home varies too. A typical home search process may take three to four months, including the mortgage approval process, comparing and evaluating properties, making an offer and the closing process. The loan process typically takes 40-60 days.

The Lending Process Perhaps one of the most intimidating aspects of buying a home is the mortgage approval process. We'll be here to help guide you through this, but there are many ways you can prepare early to make the process smoother. Start by making sure your budget is under control--make a list of all your monthly expenses, compare it with your income, and see if adjustments need to be made. You should also try to pay off small credit card balances. Start gathering documents you may need, such as W-2 forms, income taxreturns for the past few years, pay stubs, records of child support or alimony, bank statements for the past several months, and your credit report. Also, be sure to allow for closing costs. Getting several offers will allow you to compare loans and get the best deal.

Determining How Much You Can Afford A general guideline to consider is that most buyers purchase a home that costs about one and a half to two and half times their current annual income. For example, someone earning $50,000 a year might purchase a home for $75,000 to $125,000. Mortgage payments should be about 26-28 percent of your gross monthly income. Existing debt is also considered in the mortgage process, and total debt payments (car payments, credit cards, student loans, etc.) should not exceed 40 percent of your gross monthly income.

Finding a Home That Meets Your Needs and Wants Before you start looking at properties, make a list of "must-have" features along with optional features you'd like to have. "Must-have" features may include the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you'll need to accommodate your family, location (consider commute to work, which schools your children will attend, etc.), lot size and special needs (handicapped access, etc.). Optional features may include the architectural styling, bay windows, landscaping, etc. Having a clear idea of what you want in a home will help your REALTOR� find the perfect property for you.

Educating yourself about the home-buying process is key to getting a home you love and can afford. As your REALTOR�, we are here to answer any questions you might have and guide you through this process.

Selling your home involves much more than just placing a "For Sale" sign in your yard and going to the closing. As a REALTOR�, we are here to help you prepare your home for sale, market your home, and guide you through the sale process to ensure you sell your home within your time frame and get the best price possible

As your REALTOR�, we will determine the correct price range for your home, point out things you should do to make your home more appealing to buyers, and devise the most effective plan of action. Here are some of the steps we will take to sell your home:

• Review the selling process--without the technical jargon • Perform a comparative market analysis • Determine the list and target prices • Market your property • Keep communication open • Present the purchase agreement

Factors That Affect Your Home's Sale There are three main factors that determine how marketable your home--price, financing, and time.

Price - If your home is priced too high, you must be willing to wait much longer for your home to sell. Either it will take that much longer to find someone to pay more than the home is worth, or the market will eventually catch up to the asking price of the home through inflation.

Financing - You may not realize it, but the financing of your buyer can have a tremendous impact on the success of selling your home. Try to offer very attractive financing options. Consider carrying the financing yourself at a below-market interest rate or preparing your home for government financing. This could open the door for many buyers that otherwise wouldn't even consider your home. Time - If your time frame is important then you must be willing to lower the price.