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Lara Nesmith is a Realtor whose successful practice incorporates a major part of the Houston metropolitan area. Lara is experienced and knowledgeable, works in all price ranges, and introduces her clients to the very best properties.

A top producer since 1989 and a member of the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty's Circle of Excellence and Hall of Fame, currently a Luxury Specialist at Coldwell Banker, Lara works in Memorial, Memorial Villages, Sugar Land and has an expanding practice in Galveston as well. She is also experienced in the particular requirements of relocation buyers and sellers moving into or away from Houston.

Lara is proud that the majority of her business is referrals and repeat clients. I have worked with some of my clients as many as five times in the purchase or sale of their homes, Lara says. She attributes her success to long hours, strong market knowledge and top negotiating skills. My favorite compliment is when I'm told that I helped a client find the perfect house and made the transaction not only successful but enjoyable. We also help our sellers to stage their home prior to putting it on the market in order to help it sell for the best price, and we can also help buyers design and plan their remodel of a home. Lara has earned the Certified Senior Residential Specialist (CSRS) and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designations, Luxury Specialist and has been recognized with the Texas Monthly Five Star Real Estate Agent award.

One of Lara's greatest assets is the ability to really listen. Once a client has described what they are looking for, I can search for property through their eyes, Lara says. And I always remember that purchasing a home or land for a home is one of the most important decisions most people will ever make. My working partner Trey also means a client gets two for one personal service.

Lara is a fourth generation Houstonian who grew up in Spring Valley and Memorial. She attended the University of Houston and Texas A&M University. Lara is married and has two adult sons, one of whom, Trey Nesmith, is a Realtor and has worked alongside Lara for many years as her working partner.

Top Small Team 2019-2023

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence
  
  
  Hall of Fame




• HAR 5 Star Realtor awarded




• Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Real Estate Agent, 2012

Designations:

• Certified Senior Residential Specialist (CSRS)




• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors










• Texas Association of Realtors







• National Association of Realtors

Luxury Specialist

Over his 25 years as a Realtor throughout the greater Houston area, Ryan has always gone above and beyond to ensure his clients are more than just satisfied, but that they are truly enjoying the home buying or selling process. Performance with the highest level of integrity is priority #1. Professional in every aspect of the process, patient from beginning to end, and always available to ensure that his clients are constantly informed and never wondering what's next during the transaction.

An extensive knowledge of the market and strong negotiating skills help empower Ryan's clients when buying or selling a home. His prior experience in both real estate appraisal and property management provide additional leverage and peace of mind throughout the transaction. Ryan will ALWAYS take care of the details and put your best interests first.

Awarded TEXAS MONTHLY MAGAZINE 5 Star Professional for 7 years in a row by his past customers demonstrates Ryan's desire to achieve the highest in customer satisfaction.

Featured in the Houston episode of TLC's hit show Property Ladder Ryan confirmed his knowledge of the Greater Houston area market and showed why he is consistently a preferred agent for determining a property's value.

As a relocation specialist, Ryan has had extensive training and received additional certifications to ensure first-class service for his clients.

Following are just a few awards received by Ryan:

RE/MAX Hall of Fame

Platinum Club

Executive Club

100% Club

Circle of Honor

Top Selling Agent

Top Listing Agent

Multi-Million Dollar Producer

As your listing agent, Ryan's goal is to sell your home fast, at the highest price, & with the least amount of hassle. As your buyer's agent, it's to protect you & your interests as well as ensure that your future investment will provide you with the best return while giving you & your family peace of mind.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan went above and beyond the call of duty as my Realtor and I couldn't be more pleased with his performance. Throughout the process, Ryan kept me updated almost daily and made me feel like I was a VIP client. I am now happily living in my dream home thanks to the guidance, knowledge, diligence and superior follow-through that Ryan exhibited. As for Realtors, in my book, he is a rare gem." Karrie Rotz (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan continually went over and above. He "Managed' the entire process and left me with no worries. He even managed the contractors and movers while I was in Iraq. He never made me feel uncomfortable for my certain expectations about selling the house. The most wonderful person I could ever deal with during the most stressful time of my life. There aren't enough words to express my thanks and gratitude for all he did for me." Teresa Westcott -(seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan is very professional and knowledgeable. He understands the greater Houston area very well. He was always attentive to my directives; never once did I feel pressured or rushed to make a decision I did not want to. He always kept me updated and informed, and promptly contacted me whenever I had a question or needed help. He performed services that went beyond what I expected. I always felt as if I was his most important client. I would not hesitate one second to recommend him to anyone." Ryan Helling (seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan Hicks is truly a client's realtor. He knew exactly what we were looking for, and patiently waited while we viewed many properties. When he got word of a property he knew we would love coming open, he had us looking at it within an hour. He is not only a great realtor who knows West Houston, but a terrific person and a man of his word. We would, and will, recommend him to everyone! We were fortunate to work with him for the second time on a transaction." Jack and Kari O'Brien (buyer & seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan was great to work with. He was very accesible and returned all my phone calls very quickly. Any time we hit an obstacle his advice always resulted in the best possible outcome for me as his client. When I needed help with phone calls or scheduling an appointment he was always there ready to help out. Ryan is a straight shooter. He will always give you a straight answer with no fluff or sugar coating. A+ in terms of of business sense and ethics." Michael Kent (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan is excellent. He followed this transaction closely and even was on top of it while he was vacationing with his family. He is thorough, professional, knowledgeable and very patient. We have used him on three home purchases and two sales and he is consistently reliable. I would highly recommend him to anyone." Charles and Cheryl Johnston (buyer & seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan was fantastic. He came maybe once a week to take updated pictures and post them onto HAR. He would tidy the area up prior to showings as well present the house as best it could be presented. From the beginning Ryan told me a few things I needed to address on the house and I did all of them except one....a pool cleaning. He said if we get that done, the house will get leased quickly. I gave in, and while the pool was being refilled, the home had a showing. It was leased the next day." Dean Alexander (seller/landlord)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "This was my 6th property purchase. Ryan was head and shoulders above all the other Realtors combined. He understood my needs and I always received prompt and informed responses." Mike Ballantine (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan is attentive, perceptive and listens well; qualities which not only helped him to know what we were looking for in a house, but helped us to clarify what we wanted too. He was always on top of things in the actual purchase process and willing to go the extra mile. He is an excellent realtor in all regards." John and Carol Manning (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Extremely knowledgeable realtor, communicates well and constantly with client, has great understanding of market in his area and good referrals for inspectors and mortgage companies. Overall a great and simple experience, it was a pleasure working with Ryan. Victor & Sissi Perez (buyer & seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "I would strongly recommend Ryan Hicks to my family and friends. He was very knowledgeable about our new subdivision. He is a true professional in his field. He saved us money and provided us additional protection in the sale process that we would not have otherwise known about. " Erik & Kelli Diers (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Since I was traveling from Phoenix to Houston, I needed my agent to be there 100% when I was there, and Ryan Hicks did a great job of meeting my expectations. He is very personable and since we spent quite a few hours traveling in his vehicle from property to property, he made me feel at ease, which was a concern of mine. I definitely valued his opinion." Barbara Taleck (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "We have finally found our dream home, thanks to Ryan. He was outstanding. We were indeed fortunate to come across Ryan who went out of his way to make sure we got what we wanted. In the process, he has become a good family friend of ours." Kaushik & Poushali Roy (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "We've worked with Ryan twice on both ends of the spectrum (purchasing a house and selling a house). On top of performing outstanding on all the above listed criteria, he's a nice individual and very pleasant to work with." Jason Gumble & Astrid Makowitz (buyer & seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Perfect, perfect, perfect! We are all very happy (in our new home). Thank you SO much for everything - You were a dream. Please use me for any reference you ever need." Tracy Thibodeaux (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "I wanted to tell you that I appreciate all that you did to sell my home. You are first class in my book. I have and will continue to recommend you highly." Doug Weigle (seller & buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan did a fantastic job of educating us on the market in this area and guiding us to the house that best fit our needs and budget. Ryan is also super professional." Glenn Earp (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan is great. Very Professional, friendly, and he met all my expectations. I recommend him 100% overall. Thank you Ryan for being excellent in everything you do. Maria Garcia (seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your excellent service...thanks for keeping in touch with me." "He was so easy to deal with." Diane Brahm (seller & buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "I will highly recommend Ryan to anyone. He is very experienced and knowledgeable professional. He was always very attentive to my needs or questions that I had while I was in the process of purchasing my first home. " Oksana Ralko (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Ryan made the whole process go very smoothly. We could not have asked for more in any way from him." Ray Comingore (buyer)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - "Very attentive. Worked to get my home sold quickly!!" Don Kimsey (seller)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL - To see more testimonials, visit https://www.RyanHicks.com

Brad Calame takes a numbers-driven approach to real estate business. The Certified Negotiation Expert is a voracious researcher and finder of data and leverages his passion for knowledge to identify trends and make decisions that will add value for his clients. He prides himself on being able to identify problems and do whatever it takes to find a solution. Brad has been involved in real estate since 2013 and brings a wealth of industry know-how. The West Texas native has experience in home construction, granting him insight into the critical inspection process, while his history in remodeling and design helps him identify or create value in residential transactions. After working in Houston for 13 years, he understands the unique local market trends and is open to working with clients on any needs. Clients can rely on his understanding of unique local market trends. Before beginning his real estate adventure, Brad earned a bachelor's degree in music performance, percussion in 2002 and was a music educator for 14 years. He taught at all levels, including band, choir and general music. Brad's previous career gives him deep insight into local school districts and how that can impact his clients, both in education for their children and property value. This veteran educator can understand others' needs and exceed their expectations in any circumstance. Brad and his wife reside in the Heights with their two cats, Anna and Elsa. When not helping clients, he and his wife love cooking, enjoying the excellent food the city has to offer and patronizing the arts in the downtown area. Brad also enjoys making music and plays percussion in several orchestras and churches around Houston.