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One of the best Realtors in the business!





That's how a recent client described his experience working with ALLIE AKHTER. And the acclaim doesn't stop there; both clients and colleagues sing Allie's praises, citing her professionalism, her attention to detail, and her deep knowledge of the local real estate market.





Allie brings a multicultural perspective to her work even though she's a Houston native. Fluent in English, Urdu, and American Sign Language, Allie is a master communicator. Early work experiences in medical marketing and oil and gas sales taught her that building relationships is the foundation for success, and Allie is particularly skillful at connecting with people. Actually, my family would say that my special skill is talking! she laughs.





As a young minority woman, Allie makes a point of setting the example for future professionals. I try to be the hardest working person that I know, she says, because nothing worth having comes easy. When she isn't helping families find the home of their dreams, Allie enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, playing golf, and cooking.





One of the best things about my profession is that I get to help people create freedom. When someone purchases their ideal home it sets their life on a fresh path. There is so much positive energy in creating a new reality from what was only a vision. That brings me tremendous joy and satisfaction.

Houston real estate professional Melissa Touqan ushers clients to success with a passion for helping people and a dynamic skill set that makes every transaction a seamless, enjoyable experience. For buyers, she's a highly empathetic guide able to spot potential and deliver the perfect home. Melissa also uses her professional home staging skills as an impactful tool for selling listings in record time for top-dollar. In fact, she offers every seller complimentary staging of their home to ensure it shines above the competition.
Melissa truly thrives on exceeding each client's goals with thorough communication, responsive service and a solutions-oriented mindset. It's no surprise they consistently praise her ability to listen to their needs and approach opportunities and challenges from every angle.
Melissa earned a master's degree in mental health and professional counseling from Houston's University of Saint Thomas and worked as a family and couples counselor before pivoting to home staging. As a Certified Master Staging Design Professional and a Luxury Home Staging Specialist, she won the 2020 and 2023 GHBA (Greater Houston Builders Association) award for best living room design. Today, Melissa's ability to combine the best aspects of her counseling career, business background, and award-winning staging capabilities is an undeniable asset to her clients. No matter your real estate objective, she's a highly skilled, one-of-a-kind resource for navigating one of life's biggest financial and emotional decisions.
Originally from Venezuela, Melissa enjoys dancing and traveling.

Houston native Kimberly Brill delivers a hands-on, service-oriented approach to real estate. She loves the challenge of finding just the right home for her buyers and the right next move for her sellers. Kimberly's deep Houston knowledge of schools, neighborhoods and area amenities helps her match clients with homes and neighborhoods that meet their needs and feel like home. She uses her eye for architecture and interior design to suggest possibilities buyers may not have considered and to guide sellers as they prepare their homes for sale.











Kimberly enjoyed working in the commercial real estate sector earlier in her career but finds residential sales allows her to connect with her clients on a more personal level, which she enjoys. She commits to seeing every transaction through from start to finish, working closely with her clients every step of the way.











Raised in Briargrove and a longtime Memorial resident, Kimberly stays actively involved in her community. She is an ardent supporter of KIDS MEALS and enjoys volunteering with them and helping raise awareness of their mission. She has worked with Briargrove Swim Team, Westside Swim League, USA Swimming, and DADS Club. Kimberly has also been a supporter of the Houston running community, serving as a Houston Fit coach and providing local race support. An avid Houston Astros fan, Kimberly enjoys travel and time spent with her kids and grandkids.

Susan McFarland Realty is your source for high quality service, whether you are buying or selling a home in the greater Houston area. We listen carefully to your needs to provide you with the best possible service and a positive outcome for every transaction. We use the latest technologies, market research, and business strategies to exceed your expectations. Thank you for starting your real estate search with us. Contact us and let us know how we can help. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!

Rob has lived and worked in Cypress and Katy, TX since 1992, building and selling residential homes. After graduating from college, he was a construction manager for over 6 years for 3 different Houston home builders, then transitioned into sales, working for over 15 years as a new home sales representative.

As a licensed Texas Realtor, he is able to offer his clients unlimited possibilities to sell their existing homes and to find their next home. Rob has built homes from the ground up, and has also remodeled and sold homes for profit. This experience has been a real benefit to his buyers and sellers. He works with a talented interior decorator, making sure that your existing home stands out from the rest. They will package your home to look its best for the quickest sale at the best price. His background in residential construction will also ensure that you get the best quality and the best price for your next home.

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Jerry Jones has been a maverick, top-producing Realtor in the Clear Lake/ Bay Area for over 30 years. From Houston to Galveston Island, people have come to appreciate the no nonsense,frank,and analytical approach to Jerry's real estate guidance and help. He counts among his clients,several high net worth families,lending institutions and area corporations that trust him to get the job done quickly and confidentially. With over 25 years in the real estate industry, Jerry is viewed as one of only a few seasoned real estate mavericks in the area. His expertise in negotiating complex real estate transactions is just one of many reasons busy businessmen and high net-worth individuals seek him out.

Beginning his real estate career in 1985,Jerry was responsible for the marketing and sale of lots and land at South Shore Harbour- a 2300 acre master planned community in Clear Lake. While there, he was instrumental in all facets of residential lot and home sales marketing, as well as commercial land sales marketing, contract negotiation and closings. He was a co-founder of the real estate firm 'Shoreline Properties' and he and his then broker,Karen Keating, built that firm to over 20 agents during the economic recession. He has sold income-producing properties ranging from RV parks to car washes,from warehouse properties to sandwich shops. He is also an experienced business broker You'll appreciate working with this professional.

Previously with a major Clear Lake area broker for over seven years, Jerry recently joined the Houston office of HomeSmart and is a Team Leader on The Bay Area Group. This pathway enables him to provide amazing high-tech solutions combined with old-fashioned shoe leather marketing to get the job done for his clients

Jerry's professional affiliations include having served as an Advisory Board Member on the Garden State Life Insurance Company and Commonwealth Life Insurance Company board of directors and previously a board member on the Harbourview Care Center's board of directors. Additionally, Jerry is a Past President of the Bay Area Builders Association's board of directors. In his affiliation with HomeSmart-The Bay Area Group his team is committed to excellence in real estate service and can accommodate any buyer or seller's needs.

Jerry is a big believer in giving back to the community. He is an active member of Clear Creek Community Church, where he serves as an usher and participates in local and global mission efforts. Additionally, Jerry has served as an advisory board member and fundraiser for Lighthouse Christian Ministries and serves the organization as a volunteer as well. He is married to his sweetheart Dr. Julie Jones and has four amazing grown children. He enjoys golfing, running, cooking, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Fifth-generation Houstonian Marilyn G. Thompson, President at Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, vigilantly safeguards the interests and reputation of Martha Turner SIR. A company leader since 1991, Marilyn's executive responsibilities have always included the encouragement and support of hundreds of Martha Turner SIR agents.

Marilyn is a legend in Houston's real estate community and has earned universal respect for her extensive business and real estate acumen. Martha Turner SIR agents as well as many other real estate professionals throughout the city regularly seek her informed counsel which is always given generously and graciously. Marilyn possesses encyclopedic knowledge of the Houston and national markets, neighborhoods across the city, and the ownership history of hundreds of individual properties. She also knows almost everyone who is anyone in the real estate industry: brokers, agents, builders, developers, escrow officers, mortgage brokers, contractors, engineers - the list is nearly endless.

After many years as an elementary school teacher, Marilyn entered residential real estate sales in the 1980s. She has walked in her agents' shoes and that first-hand experience gives her an invaluable appreciation for the significant challenges faced by agents and their clients.

“Being a teacher taught me the importance of knowing how to teach,” Marilyn says. “That sounds obvious, but it’s not a natural skill. Most buyers and sellers have great difficulty understanding their home sale or purchase transaction, the many details involved, and the sometimes bewildering amount of paperwork. I use my teaching skills to educate my agents so that they may educate and support their clients. Agents must be equipped with the knowledge and expertise necessary to skillfully explain the transaction process to their clients in a clear, organized manner that allows them to grasp the specifics and gain confidence in the process as it moves forward. Once clients trust that their agent and the company are there for them, they become much more confident.”

There’s a saying that all real estate is handled locally, and in Houston’s case, that is especially true, according to Marilyn. “Real estate sales in many states originate with the agents but are ultimately turned over to attorneys to bring the contract through to closing. In Houston, agents shepherd the entire transaction from start to finish. Our agents do it all: marketing, selling, negotiating, inspecting, re-negotiating, working with appraisers, reviewing surveys, and the list goes on and on. That’s a lot of responsibility, and I’m proud of the professional manner in which our agents work. When they progress and thrive, I know that my long hours in the office and on the phone after hours are creating the kind of environment needed for a successful collaboration between our agents and their clients.”

Even with a demanding schedule, Marilyn volunteers for several community organizations in which she believes deeply. She brings her two Animal-Assisted Therapy Dogs on regular visits to patients in nursing facilities and communities for the physically disabled. Marilyn also supports Dec My Room, an organization that raises the spirits of young cancer patients in long-term treatment at M.D. Anderson Hospital. She and other volunteers purchase bedding, toys, stuffed animals, and other items and personally redecorate patients’ rooms to create a cheerful, more home-like, environment.

Whenever possible, Marilyn and her three dogs unwind at the family ranch in Cat Spring. She also takes every opportunity to travel, especially to Europe, and loves to visit her three young grandchildren in Memphis, Tennessee.