77027 Real Estate Agents

“If you want something done, ask a busy person.” It’s an oft-spoken adage but one that rings true. A busy person has probably mastered the art of organization – which perfectly describes Ruthie Porterfield, a residential Realtor for more than 30 years. Ruthie has acquired an enviable clientele, none of whom would use anyone else for their real estate needs, and has been recognized for producing the highest volume of closed referral business within the company. Such outstanding repeat and referral business keeps her on the hop, but Ruthie always manages to maintain an even keel. Her exemplary professionalism and production consistently place her among the Martha Turner Properties Circle of Excellence top five producers every year, and she is a charter member of the Martha Turner Properties Hall of Fame. In 2010, Ruthie was recognized for 20 years in the Circle of Excellence and is a member of the Martha Turner Properties Pinnacle.

According to Houston MLS, Ruthie has been the number-one Realtor in all residential categories for the Tanglewood/Briargrove area every year from 1991 to the present. She is recognized every year in the Houston Business Journal Book of Lists for selling some of the top-50 most expensive homes in Houston. Both H Texas magazine and Texas Monthly magazine have recognized Ruthie as a top Realtor in central Houston.

Ruthie specializes in luxury residential sales. She loves finding the right house for the right person and listens intently to what her customers consider to be their most essential criteria for a new home. She takes a serious and comprehensive approach to market statistics, updating her neighborhood sales data on a monthly basis and serving as a valuable resource for her fellow Realtors. Clients are impressed by Ruthie’s in-depth knowledge of houses and have confidence in her advice and guidance, and a licensed Realtor assistant helps keep her business running smoothly.

A native of Fort Worth, Ruthie graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in interior design and a minor in architecture. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and is a retired member of the Junior League of Houston. Ruthie has served on the Texas Christian University Clark Board, the TCU Parent Council, and the boards of several Houston charities. She belongs to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and is the mother of three grown sons.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Properties Circle of Excellence 1990 to Present
• Martha Turner Properties Hall of Fame, Charter Member
• Martha Turner Properties Pinnacle
• H Texas Magazine – Houston Top Realtor
• Houston Association of Realtors Top Production Realtor
• Houston Metropolitan Magazine – Top Real Estate Producer
• Texas Monthly Super Realtor

Designations:

• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

Professional Memberships:

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

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.

MBA - University of Houston, Clear Lake

B.A. Economics - The University of Texas at Austin

I am a dedicated professional who is totally committed to my clients. With a service-oriented philosophy, i always put the interest of my clients as my first priority.My integrity is unquestionable and i bring professionalism and commitment to every transaction. My comprehensive knowledge of current market trends, existing inventory, marketing expertise and superb negotiation skills make me the Realtor of choice for a loyal network of clients and friends. I work closely with both buyers and sellers and consistently strives to provide each client with the utmost in efficiency and personal care.I have an approachable personality and a fierce determination to always reach my clients’ goals, finding the ideal properties for my buyers while obtaining the best prices for my sellers.

Originally from Lima, capital of Peru, Dennis Pow-Sang was born into a family of prominent surgeons and nursing professionals. As a result, early in his life Dennis learned the meaning of professional responsibility and the absolute necessity of fulfilling those responsibilities with the highest degree of ethics and honor. At the same time, through the example set for him by his parents and other family members, Dennis developed a heightened understanding and sensitivity that are part of leading a life of caring for others. Dennis’s family ties to Houston go back to his childhood. His father was a medical resident at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In the mid 1970’s, in order to develop his English language skills and familiarity with American culture, Dennis began to spend his school summer vacations in Houston, where he attended School in Memorial, Spring Branch and Westbury High School. Graduating high school with honors he went on to earn a B.A. in communications and psychology from the University of Houston. After graduating from U of H, Dennis spent three years in Paris, France learning French language, history and culture also traveling through Europe, thereby further broadening his multi-cultural experience. Dennis began his professional career at Coca Cola Foods, as a logistics specialist and materials coordinator. There he supervised production from raw materials distribution to final production and delivery to retail vendors. Dennis was also responsible for training new production plant personnel throughout the U.S. One of his major accomplishments at Coca Cola Foods, was the highly successful planning and coordination for Minute Maid Products when they were a sponsor of the XVII Olympic Winter Games held in 1994 at Lillehammer, Norway. Combined with his work ethic, communication skills and multi-cultural background, Dennis’ experience with the intricacies of logistical operations put him in an ideal position to become an outstanding real estate profess

Mark Fontenot is a top producer committed to providing excellent service for his clients. A native Houstonian raised in Northwest Houston but now living in Oak Forest, he provides a wide range of knowledge in a multitude of local real estate markets. With well over 100 transactions ranging from Clear Lake to Lake Conroe and Katy to Kingwood, Mark is willing and able to meet your real estate needs. After graduating from Louisiana State University, Mark spent 12 years working in the customer service and hospitality industry with Young Life at resorts in Colorado and Georgia. During that time he fine-tuned skills that have allowed him to better care for his clients. Whether by consistent communication, organization, problem-solving, availability and flexibility, Mark strives to earn his client's trust and provide a positive experience. With an appreciation and knowledge of construction, Mark is an asset for clients when it comes to home maintenance and understanding of construction quality, costs, and timelines. Said one previous client, "Mark far exceeded any expectations I had for a real estate agent. Not only was he knowledgeable about neighborhoods, houses, prices for improvements and standard maintenance, he was able to explain how the loan process worked and what to expect at each stage. He thoroughly answered our myriad of questions and was professional, friendly, helpful and responsive." A husband of 15 years to his beautiful, creative wife and father to two incredible daughters, Mark is committed to Houston and improving and investing in the city he loves. He and his wife support local businesses as much as possible and are PTO members of their neighborhood elementary school.

As a native Houstonian, Tracey brings her knowledge of this amazing city and the surrounding areas along with her expertise to guide her clients in making their dreams of home ownership a reality. No matter what your idea of Paradise is, she will help you make that dream come true. The needs of her clients are always top priority and understanding their vision and being focused on achieving those goals effectively and efficiently is her approach to real estate. She is a Texas Broker and has over 30 years in the industry. Tracey brings her passion and knowledge together and blends them with professionalism to deliver those results and desires for her clients. Whether you are in the market to buy, sell, maybe downsize, invest or even be making your first purchase, Tracey will take the time to understand your needs and really listens to you in order to help you achieve that dream. If you are moving to the area, she is someone to call. She is very familiar with the Greater Houston Area where she was raised and Galveston where she has called home for over 20 years; so, her experience and knowledge of the areas lends to the perfect match for a smooth relocation experience. Tracey has 30 plus years in the industry that includes extensive residential listing, new home construction sales and buyers representation. She has a strong background in single family and HOA management. Tracey has also sold property south of the border for several years, as well. She takes pride in keeping up with her education and new products for the ever changing real estate industry. Designations she has currently earned: Graduate Realtors Institute - GRI Certified Strategic Marketing Specialist - CSMS Texas Residential Leasing Specialist - TRLS Social Media Pro - SMP