77027 Real Estate Agents

Nicolena always goes above and beyond when assisting her clients and offering first class real estate services. She values hard work, kindness, integrity and constant learning to keep up with the market offering exceptional assistance in the home buying or selling process. Being born and raised in the Houston area provides her with expertise in the Houston market dynamics, ensuring her clients find exactly what they're looking for. She is always ready to help you in your home buying journey.

As a resident of the Houston area for more than 18 years, I recognize and value the trust my clients place in me and I strive always to exceed their expectations. I take pride in providing excellent service in order to make the process easy and stress free for my clients. Prior to entering real estate, I worked for Tesla on their competitive sales team and traveled a lot. These experiences instilled in me the discipline it takes to build a powerful real estate business in Houston. Outside of real estate, I enjoy traveling the world, playing sports and spending time with my family and friends.

Emelie Mavligit brings a native Houstonian's outlook and understanding of the city and its residents to her career in real estate sales with Compass Real Estate. Growing up in West University, Emelie has a close attachment to the neighborhood and the neighborhoods of Houston proper.


Graced with an outgoing personality, Emelie is a go-getter who is at the same time extremely meticulous and organized. A previous, 10-year career in marketing, public relations and event planning honed her communications skills and gives her excellent marketing savvy and an enviable list of resources to call upon. "I am very service oriented and enjoy being a concierge for my clients," Emelie says. "I have also worked in the oil and gas industry for several years and have an excellent grasp of the economic impact any change in that sector has on the city and how it translates to the housing market."


While juggling a full work schedule, Emelie finds time to give back to the community. She volunteers for HOPE, Houston's Homeless & Orphaned Pets Endeavor, the American Cancer Society, and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.


Emelie attended the High School for Performing and Visual Arts for dance as well as Mirabeau B. Lamar High School. She received a BA in communications, with an emphasis in public relations and marketing, from the University of Houston.

Cathy Cole’s clients benefit from over two decades of her experience buying and selling private residences and some of the region’s most spectacular farms and ranches. During that time, she has amassed a record of success that includes 16 Top Producer titles, and the South Central Texas Board of REALTORS® recognized Cathy as their first two-time “REALTOR® of the Year 1997 & 2005.” This year she was awarded the People’s Choice Award for Best Realtor and Heritage Texas Country Properties was awarded the same award for Best Real Estate Company. After living in Southern California, London, Italy, Africa, the Middle East and Houston, Cathy settled with her family in Brenham over thirty years ago. She understands the needs of clients who want to purchase a property on the other side of the Brazos River and those who are relocating to the other side of an ocean. Energetic and enterprising, Cathy provides personalized service for buyers and sellers and finds the right property for each client. Her job is only complete when the buyer or seller is satisfied. Cathy treasures each client, but she is especially proud of the dozens of individuals and families who have trusted her to manage their real estate transactions multiple times. Her dedication to the “country life” and work for clients buying and selling amazing rural properties earned her the honor of serving as Secretary of the Texas REALTORS® Land Institute, the most trusted, accomplished and highest performing land experts across the state. Cathy serves on the Realtors Land Institute’s Government Affairs Committee for the National Association of Realtors. She is also a founding member of the Texas Land Brokers Network, an organization dedicated to networking and education of land professionals. Cathy has also been on the Political Involvement Committees Board for the Texas Association of Realtors. Cathy says the best advice she ever received was to “be honest and love my work.”

Cathy’s own colleagues recognize and respect her dedication to both her personal and professional integrity, which was why she was asked to serve on the Texas Association of REALTORS®’ Professional Standards Committee. A dedicated mother and grandmother, Cathy believes that strong communities begin at home. Cathy has also volunteered countless hours to charities to help ensure that Washington County and surrounding areas are better places to live and work. “Come Home to your heritage” is Cathy’s belief and extends to her clients.

Cathy is very excited that she is now a co-owner of Heritage Texas Country Properties and looks forward to the continued growth and strength this company has. this new challenge is a wonderful opportunity to mentor, share and assist the best and brightest stars in our business.

It's all about the client," states Hillory Shearer. Her passion has always been putting her clients first. Hillory works closely with each client, ensuring every need is met throughout the home buying and selling process. Her goal is for every transaction to be flawless from contract to closing. Strategic and thoughtful, Hillory has developed relationships with clients who have chosen to continuously refer her business and do transactions with her many times over in the past 18 years. As a graduate of the Texas Realtor Leadership Program, Hillory belongs to an elite group of exceptional real estate professionals. Hillory was also named Top 20 Under 40 by Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) in 2014. From years of working with both sellers and buyers, she brings an all-encompassing perspective to each client relationship. She understands the expectations and challenges from both points of view. Most important, she realizes the security that comes from engaging in a transaction where all parties feel confident in the end result.

From appraisals to construction, Hillory brings knowledge, sophisticated experience and tenacity to every step of the process. Standing behind her sterling reputation, she excels at selling properties quickly and for the highest possible dollar. She stays current with the latest trends in real estate making sure she is knowledgeable in all of Houston's premier neighborhoods in which she sells. Hillory is certified to work with relocation clients who are transferred to and from Houston through other companies and excels in working with clients from other cultures.

A native Houstonian, Hillory is thrilled to continue her career in a city she remembers fondly from her childhood and in which she now has the opportunity to raise her children, Zoe (17) and River (14). A volunteer at St. Agnes Academy and Western Academy. Hillory has children in two different private schools in Houston. She is vested in giving back to her city, donating time with multiple non-profit agencies. In her free time, Hillory enjoys cycling (having completed the MS150), running, swimming, and cooking.