77027 Real Estate Agents

No one better understands marketing in today's real estate industry quite like Stephanie Vanegas does. As the former marketing coordinator for Nan and Company Properties/Christie's International Real Estate, her experience in creating innovative marketing collateral for other realtors gives her an edge that many agents don't have, including the best ways to brand herself and the available resources for helping clients showcase their homes in the best light. She is poised and professional and always services those around her with a smile.

Stephanie began her career as a marketing intern for EMJ Construction, a company that works mostly in commercial real estate and large projects. It was then that she found herself drawn to the endless opportunities that come with real estate, such as connecting clients to their dream home, being in charge of her own business, and building strong relationships. Years later, after making the transition from marketing professional to full-time real estate agent, she had already built an impressive skill set to prepare her for a successful career in the industry. Bilingual, resourceful, driven, and kind are just a few of the many great characteristics of Stephanie. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or lease in the Greater Houston area, Stephanie Vanegas guarantees an exciting and successful transaction from start to finish.

A native Houstonian, Aubrie Layne is a luxury real estate specialist with Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. She possesses the winning combination of loyalty, confidentiality & high energy. Having a firm grasp on Houston's premier neighborhoods, her knowledge and strong work ethic have garnered her a clientele and referral network from all over the world. Considered an insider, she is the consummate professional who focuses on fine commercial & residential properties inside the loop, Montrose, The Heights, Tanglewood and beyond With her thumb on the pulse of what's happening in Houston.



Hailing from a family of real estate entrepreneurs, a pivot to career in real estate was an obvious choice after years as a successful entrepreneur. She's organized, highly driven, & motivated and strives for excellence as she's committed to the priorities of her clients.

Employing a solid referral base and many high profile clients, she is an excellent listener and problem solver who thrives under pressure and loves the challenge of making certain that any transaction is a "win-win" for all parties involved.





A die-hard HLSR volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo & Committee Member of the Souvenir Program Committee, Aubrie is also a member of the Goody Girls Cook-Off Team. She was the 2015 Adult Honoree for the Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash & a volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation. She hopes to raise awareness and find a cure for those that suffer from chronic pain & autoimmune inflammatory issues. She was also named Top 26 Most Stylish People by the Houston Chronicle.



Aubrie is a member of the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, the National Association of Realtors, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Association of Realtors.

Kristin Wallis believes that successful real estate transactions come about as a result of clear and open communications, particularly regarding the needs and expectations of her client(s) and market conditions. She understands that every client has unique requirements and circumstances and that the journey to achieving a successful transaction will be different each time. Kristin is proactive and anticipates changes during the buying/selling/negotiating process. She has strategies ready to support her client(s) as changes occur. Kristin believes in servicing clients for their lifetime. Whether buying, selling or simply maintaining your home, Kristin is your complete real estate resource. She serves her clients by pursuing standards of excellence and personal relationships while providing complete professional support throughout the home buying/selling process, as well as the entire home ownership lifecycle. Kristin embraces the use of technology as a tool to help her communicate with clients. She allows her clients to choose their preferred communication method and frequency, realizing there is no replacement for the good old fashion phone call or in person meeting! Kristin utilizes effective social marketing to her advantage to help market her listings. Before becoming a Realtor, Kristin spent 16 years in the corporate world in Public and Corporate Accounting, successfully servicing clients and preparing financial reports for several Fortune 500 Companies. Most recently Kristin worked for five years with a Houston based Interior Designer in all aspects of the business. As a Realtor, she holds the industry-specific certification of Certified Negotiations Expert. She recognizes her work experiences further enhance her value to her client(s) by providing in depth knowledge of the “numbers” behind each transaction, expert negotiating skills, an objective view of the presentation of your current home, and can help visualize the possibilities and poten

Cindy Burns has a secret. "Don't let anyone know how much fun I'm having." She really believes she was born to sell real estate. It is this fun and fresh approach to what she does combined with her knowledge of the Houston market and her skills as a Realtor which have earned Cindy the loyalty and appreciation of her clients.

Cindy returns to the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence every year and is a member of the Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved for the company's top producing agents. In 2010, she was honored as the company's number-two producer and was ranked 11th among all Houston Realtors by the Houston Business Journal. There are over 35,000 Realtors in Harris County and Cindy consistently ranks as one of the top 200 in production according to www.har.com. She was one of the first Realtors in the state of Texas to earn the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation and she is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE).

An innovative approach to marketing and attention to detail are only two of the reasons Cindy continues to produce quick results for her sellers. She believes in a "hands-on" approach to ensure her clients receive the highest level of service throughout the sale process. "We have the technology available today that enables me to provide volumes of information as quickly as possible to my clients," says Cindy. "I include them in every step of the transaction."

Cindy KNOWS Houston! She has sold everything from a spectacular horse farm in Ft Bend County to a penthouse in River Oaks…and lots more in between. She even sold Julia Child's home in Provence, "La Pitchoune".

Cindy considers herself to be very blessed; she truly loves real estate, her clients, her West Highland Terrier, Dame Agatha, and her many friends and family. When not working, Cindy enjoys entertaining and spending time with the greatest four nieces, a nephew and seven great nephews that any aunt could ever wish for.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence
• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Number-Two Producer, 2010
• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Hall of Fame
• Houston Business Journal / # 11 Houston Realtor
• Houston Business Journal – Top Luxury Agents 2017-2019
• Houston Association of Realtors' Top 200

Designations:

• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)

Professional Memberships:

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

Erin Finger Kaplan, a native Houstonian, approaches real estate with an unparalleled dedication to client service. She draws on her extensive knowledge of Houston neighborhoods and her prior experience as an attorney to help her clients achieve their goals in buying or selling a home. “I strive to deliver a marriage between knowledge and top standard service to each and every one of my clients.”

Erin attended the Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas. Having grown up in the area, she has a great knowledge of Memorial, Tanglewood and Briargrove. While at Kinkaid, she participated extensively in the school’s Theatre and Dance program, and she went on to study Theatre and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin.

While attending UT Austin, Erin participated in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and obtained her real estate license. She spent her college years leasing campus area apartments. This experience served as a valuable introduction to the real estate business, and was something that she looked back upon fondly when deciding to re-enter the business years later.

In 2009, Erin began studying at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. After graduation she practiced law for three years before deciding to return to her true passion of real estate sales.

Erin has lived in nearly every area of Houston, and has studied the markets changes and fluctuations over the years. She now lives in West University with her family. In her spare time, Erin enjoys volunteering with the West U Elementary PTO and WUSA, as well as serving on the Board of Advisors for HMH. She also enjoys trying new restaurants, cooking, exercising, and traveling when time allows.

Michelle Westbrook demonstrates her passion for people during every encounter, as you will be convinced that you are her most important client from day one. She has closed many real estate transactions in the greater Houston area including Memorial, the Heights, Downtown, Katy, Fulshear, Richmond and Westin Lakes. You will love working with her as she is very personable, but she also pays meticulous attention to the details.



As the spouse of a retired Air Force colonel, Michelle knows the process of relocating all too well. During their 23 years of marriage, Michelle and her husband, Trey, moved 12 separate times across 8 cities and 4 states before settling back in Katy where he is now a pilot for Southwest Airlines. With children who have come through the elementary, junior high, and high schools in Katy, she is intimately familiar with KISD.



When she is not taking amazing care of her clients, Michelle stays busy raising money for missions as the Merchandise Coordinator for the West Houston Campus of Hope City Church as well as serving on leadership, the Worship Team, and the Legacy Team. She enjoys hanging out with her family, traveling, and Auburn football!



Member Houston Association of Realtors (HAR)

Member Texas Association of Realtors (TAR)

Member National Association of Realtors (NAR)

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