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Prior to his real estate career, Richard served with the U.S. Air Force in Texas Air National Gaurd . He loves meeting new people. Richard and his team are committed to providing quality service and outstanding experience for buyers and sellers. Richard offers a tailored service to each client and aims to exceed client expectations every time. Clients love that he is able to sell homes before they get listed and that he can find homes that are not even listed on the open market.

What distinguishes Richard and team is his focus on delivering a higher level of customer service, using the newest technologies available in the real estate market. Richard is careful to help clients find the best of city living, revealing all of the best kept secrets of Houston with extensive knowledge of proper due-diligence, inventory, locations, and recent construction. Richard's knowledge, helpfulness, and communication are what his clients say they enjoy the most about his service.

Professional, full-time residential Real Estate Broker with over 35 years of business experience. Realtor since 2002. Licensed as a Broker since 2005.

MCNE, Master Certified Negotiation Expert, trained to skillfully negotiate transactions for both Buyers and Sellers.

SRES, Senior Real Estate Specialist, trained to skillfully work with seniors and their family members who are selling their homes, downsizing, and moving to retirement communities, apartments, or out of city/state locations.

Highly skilled in marketing, negotiating, pricing, and carrying transactions to successful closings.

Total dedication, commitment, and attention to the individual needs of each client.

Resident of the Memorial area for over 35 years.

Representing Buyers and Sellers in Memorial Villages, Memorial, River Oaks, West University, Spring Valley/Spring Branch, Galleria, Montrose, Midtown, Inner Loop, Rice Military, and Katy locations.

Member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. Elder (2010-2012), serving as Chair Person of the Children, Family, and Education Outreach Subcommittee that reviewed grants for charitable agencies in the Houston area. Elder (2019-2021) serving as the Chair Person for the Home Visitation Team, visiting and caring for homebound seniors and those in senior living communities. A founding member of The Encore Fellowship social group.

Member of the Houston Delta Gamma Alumnae and Houston Delta Gamma Foundation, serving as Vice-President of Low Vision Grants (2006, 2007) and Treasurer (2008). Advisory Trustee (2010).

Board Member of Quandary Breckenridge Colorado Condominium Association from 2003-2007. Re-elected in 2012.

Member and Treasurer of Memorial Forest Women's Club (2009-2012). (2020-2021).

Listed in the Registry of Arbitrators for The State of Texas Comptroller's Office and serving as an Arbitrator for property tax disputes between Harris County home owners and the Harris County Appraisal District since 2009. Charged with making the final decision on the property value for the year.

Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business. Graduated #1 in her class.

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities for two consecutive years. Wall Street Journal Award.

Member of the Houston Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, and the Houston Independent Real Estate Brokers Association.

Accredited By The Better Business Bureau. A+ Rating.

Carol Lance is a service-oriented, results-driven real estate professional with an impeccable reputation. A top producing Realtor for 33 years, Carol’s comprehensive understanding of Houston’s complex real estate market makes her an exceptional resource for buyers and sellers of luxury homes.

Carol assists clients with sales or purchases in Memorial, Tanglewood, River Oaks, West University, Bellaire, west Memorial, Briargrove Park and Houston’s suburban communities north, south, east and west. She also enjoys helping families relocating to Houston to find the perfect spot for them.

With a friendly easygoing manner, Carol places clients at ease and her efficient professional approach to business reinforces their confidence. Carol truly loves her work and it shows; she enjoys significant repeat business from existing clients who refer her to their families and friends. Her motto is, “A new client is a new friend.”

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Carol earned a degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University. She moved to Houston after graduation and worked in the mortgage industry – excellent preparation for a career in residential real estate.

Carol supports Special Olympics Texas and served as the chair of the development committee. One of her favorite commitments, shared with her yellow Labrador retriever, was the pet therapy project run by St. Luke’s Methodist Church.

Leisure hours for Carol are spent with family and friends and vacationing in her favorite destination, the Cayman Islands.

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Professional Memberships:

• Licensed Texas real estate broker
• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

Ray began his legendary real estate career in the early 1980s buying, selling, and managing property with his family and some friends. Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Ray grew up in the Bahamas and arrived in Houston after graduating from the prestigious Texas A&M University. Through the years he has worked in all facets of commercial and residential real estate.



In the early 1990s he opened his namesake, Ray Allison, Realtors® in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas. In 2003, Ray joined forces with a longtime good friend, Mike Spear, another highly successful Houston Realtor®. Together they established AllisonSpear.com, Realtors® on Kirby Drive in the River Oaks area of Houston, which was bought out by Prudential Gary Greene Realtors® in the mid 2000s. After managing the Inner Loop office for several years, in late 2000s, the Partners of Gary Greene asked Ray to head up their new Commercial Real Estate Division which he has done until recently. 2024 Has seen Ray come back to his namesake Ray Allison, Realtors®

Ray enjoys commercial landlord and tenant representation work and has relocated most of the 20+ Gary Greene offices. He is also involved in direct sales, and the managing of a brokerage firm - a couple of offices with 100+ agents. He can assist with all facets of commercial real estate and even with a referral to the perfect residential agent.



Ray is personable, humorous, and approachable. And his enthusiasm, dedication and integrity are invaluable assets in his work. Additionally, Ray has been very active in supporting numerous community charitable endeavors and sponsoring numerous athletic events in Houston. He has been Board Chair of the Downtown YMCA and President of the Plumeria Society of America. In his private time, he enjoys cooking, is an active gardener, runs and bikes on the bayou, and driving his antique vehicles.



Let Ray assist you with your real est

I am a Realtor and Mortgage loan originator, serving the great state of Texas. My mission is to offer high-quality Real Estate & Mortgage services to residential. My aim is to provide my clients with exceptional service, inform them about their choice and selection of the competitive rates that we offer, while keeping my clients informed and educated throughout the process. Your dream is my Goal. Guaranteeing the best service from heart.

Member of HAR, TAR, NAR, and TREC

I am passionate about helping others. I spent 32 years in the Insurance Industry helping my community with their insurance needs. In 2021 I shifted my focus to helping families find the perfect home for them. The goal has been and will always be what is best for my clients.