77027 Real Estate Agents

OBJECTIVE *Listen carefully to make sure YOUR objectives are understood *Explain the home selling process thoroughly *Discuss agency representation *Price your home correctly *Stage your home for sale *Implement a proven marketing plan *Make every effort to sell your home promptly *Generate and follow-up on leads *Diligently track the closing process on the sale of your home *Network the entire broker population *Stay educated in the real estate in

MY MISSION I work to gain FULL satisfaction of all clients with integrity and loyalty and doing what it takes for a ‘perfect’ transaction!

A perennial name among Houston's top producing agents, Mike Spear is a recognized leader in residential real estate sales. Mike's enthusiasm, dedication and consummate market knowledge make him the Realtor of choice for his many clients who do not hesitate to recommend his services to family and friends.

Mike was born and grew up in Creswell, North Carolina. He graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in industrial technology and business. His Houston sales career began in the 1980s when Mike was transferred to the Bayou City while working in retail management. He changed his career path in 1987 to residential real estate sales and has never looked back.

Mike’s father owned a small development and construction company, and that exposure gave Mike a particular interest in and knowledge of new home construction. He understands the builders’ language, and that expertise has made the successful difference for his clients in numerous transactions.

When not working, Mike enjoys gardening, boating and all outdoor activities.

Leadership, experience, market expertise and, above all, an understanding of people and the importance of building relationships make Mike Spear a top-producing, in-demand Realtor.

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Professional Memberships:

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

Kelly Ritz, Realtor 281-578-3566

Kelly Ritz is one of the top real estate consultants in Houston, Texas. Kelly's real estate career began just out of college, while working for a marketing company, she began buying her own real estate investment properties and quickly realized property management was what she love to do. Since obtaining her real estate license in 1989, Kelly has integrated her marketing experience into her business and has been nationally recognized for the creation of web-based and print marketing. As a former PRESIDENT OF THE KATY REALTOR ASSOCIATION, Kelly has a long-standing reputation for mastery of the city's neighborhoods and commercial assets; leveraging that knowledge to obtain record prices for her clients. Kelly's business is based on more than 80 percent referrals from satisfied clients. Her roster of high-end residential projects includes A-List sport clientele; while her commercial projects include restaurants, health-and-wellness centers and medical practices. During a career that spans three decades, Kelly has established her reputation for building relationships with consumers as well as brandssome of the most notable brands she has collaborated with are Mercedes-Benz, Houzz, and her beloved Houston Astros. Kelly now serves as a real estate consultant and dedicates her time more specifically in asset management roles responsible for effective business strategies to maximize asset performance across portfolios of office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties. Kelly continues to be an active real estate investor and agent helping people build multi-million-dollar real estate portfolios that generate passive monthly cash flow.

Karen Gillespie is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in real estate. A third generation Houstonian, she graduated from St. Agnes Academy, attended Southern Methodist University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from the University of St. Thomas. Choosing real estate as her career directly upon graduation from college, enhanced her vast knowledge of all things pertaining to the real estate industry. Her illustrious background includes working with local builders and major marketing firms that have a presence in Houston's inner-loop, close-in and suburban neighborhoods. Immersed in continued success, Karen credits this remarkable journey to detailed follow-up, tenacity, overall market knowledge, personal service and a heartfelt commitment and dedication to those she represents.

Committed to the priorities of her clients, Karen provides sterling service to her clients interweaving her highly ethical approach, honesty, integrity and confidentiality to every deal brokered. She has a tremendous referral base thanks to her outstanding ability to match prospective buyers with a property. Impeccable service, product knowledge and trends for resale are the qualities that shine when Karen is working with sellers. She believes purchasing a home is all about planning and asked her buyers what their needs are both now and five years from now. She states, "I love real estate because every day is a new challenge. The relationships I build with buyers and sellers last for generations."

Known for her never give up attitude, Karen is a Designated Broker and holds the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and Accredited Home Staging (AHS) designations as well as New Home Construction Certification.

Karen's volunteer activities include Victory, part of the Houston Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Holiday Shopping card and The Cattlebarons Ball.

Maggie Young Garza is a native Texan, she was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and has lived in Houston since 2001 living in Montrose, the Heights, and currently in West University Place. She has a passion and enthusiasm for helping people along with an abundant amount of energy that make her a fantastic real estate agent. Maggie has a way of making people feel comfortable; she is caring, honest and makes the time spent working with her clients valuable. Before selling estate, Maggie was a flight attendant with American Airlines based in New York City where she lived until 2000. After leaving the airline industry Maggie became a recruiter for technology staffing company in Dallas, Texas and transferred to Houston in 2001. Soon after she joined KBR/Halliburton where was a recruiter until 2006. Selling Real Estate since 2012 she is ready to work for her clients and help them realize their real estate goals. Maggie earned a degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University in 1998. She is committed to her community; in Timbergrove Manor she was previously the volunteer coordinator, helping to organize the yearly community garage sale and the annual snow party for the children of the neighborhood. In West University Place she has previously help chaired Fathers & Flashlights and is on the committee for West University Parks Lovers Ball 2016. She is active at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School previously chairing the PTO Auction/Gala in 2014 and working on the Legacy Wall Project. Maggie is happily married to Dax F. Garza. They have three sons: Dax II, Porter, and Marshal. When Maggie is not working or balancing the joys of motherhood, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Stormy Hayes-Knipe has been a successful Houston Realtor for more than 17 years. Stormy's comprehensive market knowledge, combined with her energy, dedication, and unwavering positive attitude, has placed her in the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence.

Known for going the extra mile to get things done for her clients, Stormy stays current with the ever-changing market through daily monitoring and research. She has extensive relocation expertise and specializes in a wide range of Houston neighborhoods including Braeswood Place (Braes Heights/Ayrshire), West University, Museum District, Knollwood Village, Linkwood, Woodside, Bellaire, Willow Meadows, Meyerland, Afton Oaks, Westbury, Bellaire, Heights, and the Memorial area. She also assists sellers and buyers in neighborhoods throughout Galveston.

Originally from El Paso, Stormy has called Houston home for more than 25 years. After graduating from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) with a BFA in marketing and communications, she worked as a national sales planning manager for Fox Sports. Later, as a marketing manager with KPMG’s top national sales team, Stormy earned several prestigious honors, including an award for volunteer excellence.

Stormy is heavily involved in the Houston community and her neighborhood associations as well as her children's schools, sports and Universities. Past volunteer commitments include the Children's Museum of Houston, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, West University Little League Auxiliary, West University Sports Association Board, Braeswood Place Homeowners Association Home Tour Chair, Mark Twain Elementary School PTO, Pershing Middle School PTO, Lamar High School PTO, Lamar High School Booster Club and Stella Link Campus Park Board. Present commitments include Rice University Football WGAH President and Mark Twain Elementary SDMC. Stormy has served on The Woman's Hospital of Texas - Pediatric Community Advisory Board and is a sustaining member of The Junior League of Houston plus volunteers and contributes to several community events in and around Houston.

Stormy is an avid sports fan, enjoys the arts and loves a good festival. Stormy and her husband Chad currently live in Braes Heights and have two children, Zane and Lilly, and a dog named Mondo.