Webster Real Estate Agents

John Braun, CCIM, CPM, TRLP, GRI, TRLS started his real estate career in 2003 as a property manager and Landlord leasing agent for a portfolio of office-warehouse, office and retail space totaling about 500,000 sqft, after he got out of the Marine Corps. In 2004 John expanded into sales, tenant and landlord representation for 3rd party clients. Since 2003, John has lease transactions from 1,000 sqft valued at $6,800 to 250,000 sqft lease valued at over $12,300,000, and every level in between. John earned his CCIM in 2005 and his CPM in 2006. John was elected to serve on the board of Directors for The Houston Association of Realtors as one of only two commercial chairs. John was re-elected to his second and now third terms. John has sat on manly different committees at HAR and TAR and currently is the Chair of the Bay Area PALS and Management Central for HAR and on the commercial committee and professional standards at TAR. John also has served as a Director for the Texas Association of Realtors. He is also a Texas Association of Realtors course instructor approved to teach classes for the Texas Association of Realtors, including GRI as well as Leasing and Property Management. John has received the endorsement (ELP: endorsed local provider) by national syndicated talk radio host Dave Ramsey. He is only one of two commercial ELP's in Houston. The Houston Association of Realtors also recognized John as one of the 20 under 40 rising stars in Houston real estate.

Prior to Martha Jefferies’ real estate career, the Bay Area-native spent 16 years in one of the mainstays of the Houston economy: the chemical industry. Martha was an industry trainer and taught relationship building to employees across the United States. Her curriculum included developing superior communication skills, conflict resolution tools, and behavior-based safety techniques.

As a Realtor, Martha’s professional expertise and fluent Spanish are invaluable when communicating with her wide-range of clients, identifying their needs, and resolving issues that crop up in the course of their transactions. “I love the challenge of helping people realize the American dream – home ownership. Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with past and present clients is my ultimate goal,” says Martha. “I want my clients to remember their real estate experience in a positive light.”

Martha has a knack for “getting people talking,” and is an excellent listener. She delights in engaging clients in “down to earth” conversations that are long-lasting and meaningful. Martha believes in continuing education and has earned a number of professional accreditations including Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI) and Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS) designations, and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification.

As a believer in giving back to her community, Martha volunteers for various organizations in the Bay Area. Her time-off is spent working out at the South Shore Fitness Center, boating and skiing on Clear Lake, and attending music concerts on the weekends. She is the mother of two adult sons; one is a professional firefighter and the other an attorney.

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Designations:

• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)

Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

Life-long Houston area resident Lisa Chaney’s impressive portfolio makes her one of the Bay Area’s most highly trusted residential real estate professionals. A multi-million dollar producer in both listings and sales for 21 years, Lisa relies on sound planning, strong ethics, persuasive negotiating skills, and the strong support system and award-winning marketing at Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty to provide excellent service to her clients.

Lisa worked in commercial property management for six years in the 1980s prior to making the change to residential real estate sales. Her prior experience gives her a wide knowledge of all aspects of real estate and insight into the importance of property condition in pricing and marketing. Lisa is very conversant with new construction and offers new-home buyers valuable guidance in negotiations with home builders.

A believer in continuing education, Lisa holds the coveted Certified Relocation Specialist, Certified Negotiation Specialist and Certified Residential Marketing Specialist designations. She is very involved in community activities and is an active member of the Bay Oaks Women’s Association and the Clear Brook High School Parent Teacher Association.

Lisa is a graduate of Milby High School. She earned a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Houston Clear Lake where she graduated magna cum laude. Lisa is married and the mother of two sons, one a recent graduate of Texas Tech University and the other a student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. When not working, she enjoys activities as a University of Houston Football Booster and is a co-founder of the “Crank it Up Coogs Red Campaign.”

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Acknowledgments

• Texas Monthly Five Star Realtor

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

As a Real Estate Professional, my goal is to find a place you can call home a place you can create memories, retire or start a new family. I believe that people are looking for a Real Estate Professional with integrity, experience and superior customer service, and Im here to help.

Buying a home is a big investment financially and emotionally and I promise you to lead you to the process fearlessly.Whether you are buying, selling, leasing or investing, I am always happy to be your partner in this journey.





Como un profesional en bienes y raíces, mi meta es encontrar un lugar que puedas llamar casa donde puedas crear memorias, retirarte o comenzar una hermosa familia. Creo q al buscar un agente buscas a una persona con integridad, experiencia y una buena relación al servicio al cliente, y yo estoy aquí para ayudarte.

Comprar una casa es una inversión muy grande tanto emocional como financieramente y yo prometo ayudarte en el camino. Si estás comprando, vendiendo, rentando o haciendo una inversión, estoy muy contenta de poder ayudarte en este camino.

A seasoned sales professional, Leslie brings a breath of sale experience from her past career of high end sale in the builder and design industry. Customized customer support, marketing and customer communication are her strong suits and ensures a satisfied customer experience. As a realtor with Levine & Co., Leslie works with her clients and broker to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. The boutique brokerage allows for successful management of transactions with professional attention to detail ensuring a timely and successful close. Leslie received her B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2000 and her MBA from St. Thomas University in Houston in 2004. She stays active with her two children and husband in Friendswood.

Meredith Levine earned her B.A. in French at Yale University and her J.D. at the University of Texas at Austin, and was the founder and broker-owner of Friendswood-based real estate brokerage Levine & Co., which joined Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty in August 2020. As a real estate broker, Meredith has spent years working with individuals and families as well as attorneys, guardians, institutional trust departments, executors and administrators in the listing and purchase of real estate. She approaches each transaction with a client-centric focus which, when combined with her extensive experience, makes every real estate transaction as seamless as possible.

Meredith's leadership background means she is practiced at advocating for her clients' best interests in the ever-changing world of real estate. She prides herself on serving as a trusted advisor, answering all questions honestly and clearly, as well as engaging in deep discussions around client needs to solve their unique issues.

Meredith's expertise in the greater Houston real estate market was built on the wide knowledge base she gained during her career as a commercial litigator with a nationally recognized law firm she draws on this experience to provide responsiveness and diligence during every transaction. An acknowledged expert, her collaborative negotiation style and respectful, authentic interactions between real estate professionals consistently bring forth the best results for all parties.

In addition to over a decade of experience as a Texas Realtor, Meredith holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designations. An active volunteer, she served for six years on the Board of Directors of the Houston Volunteer Lawyers (the pro bono arm of the Houston Bar Association). She has also been a member of the Board of Trustees at Ascension Episcopal School in Briargrove Park and was a community representative on the Principal's Shared Decision-Making Committee at Harvard Elementary School in the Heights.

Currently, Meredith serves as a City-appointed Director of the West Ranch Management District, as the Vice President/President Nominee of the Friendswood Rotary Club, and as a Den Leader with Cub Scout Pack 1965 of the Sam Houston Council. Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy cheering on their three children at football games, musical theater productions, and ballet performances.