Your Principle Realtor
Allison Yancy
One of the most recognizable names and faces in the Lake Conroe area, Allison has listed more residential property for sale and sold it faster because of innovative marketing ideas, cutting edge technology and good old fashioned hard work. Never afraid to try something different when it comes to marketing a client’s property for sale she is relentless in her pursuit for a buyer for each listing - and a perfectionist. In 2001Allison introduced one of the first real estate web sites in the Lake Conroe area. It was the first web site featuring a comprehensive list of homes for sale from the MLS database and has been widely used by more homebuyers looking to move to the area than any other site on the web. Allison has been recognized by the Houston Association of Realtors as a Top Producing Agent for the last 7 years and been recognized by HAR over 30 times for her outstanding sales production and ability to market and sell homes faster than other agents in the area. She has been featured in H Texas Magazine and the Houston Business Journal on numerous occasions and is highly respected by the top selling agents in the Houston area. Even other licensed realtors and brokers have called on Allison to list and sell their property showing just how impressive her ability to sell a property as quickly as possible and for as much as possible is in the market. When she is not selling homes she likes spending time with her three children and husband Jamie who assists her in the day to day operations of the company. She enjoys helping others and volunteers for many activities with the kids and at their schools. A country girl through and through Allison enjoys fishing, hunting, sports, kids, and anything outdoors. Allison's Background
Allison grew up just a few miles from the shores of Lake Conroe and has been a resident for much of her life. After graduating high school she followed her dreams in pursuing a music career in country music and lived in Florida, Chicago, and California for a short time before returning back to her roots of the small town life she loved so much. She worked for the Boy Scouts of America after returning to the Houston area before accepting a position as an office manager in the medical industry. Those years working with sick patients on a daily basis and helping them is one of the main reasons she is successful with her own company today. While working in the medical field and singing part time she met her husband Jamie who encouraged her to get a real estate license and try selling homes. She agreed and began classes all while working two jobs including one as a leasing agent at an apartment complex on weekends. With the help of her husband they created a small magazine targeted to potential home buyers looking to relocate to the area and delivered them at night to local restaurants and businesses. That $700 investment in printing a small magazine exploded into what has become one of the top selling boutique brokerage firms in the 4th largest city in the U.S. and what American dreams are made of. Still with all of the success Allison is easily approachable and just as down to earth as the day she started.
Team Members:
Jamie Yancy
Ask any local resident and they will tell you Jamie’s knowledge of the water and the Lake Conroe area is second to none. Developers, builders, mortgage companies, appraisers, management companies, and local government authorities all call on Jamie for his vast knowledge of property information and values in the area. Showing homes approximately 350 days per year there is no reason why Jamie understands a homebuyer’s wants and needs and knows exactly where to find it. Without question Jamie and his wife Allison have helped introduce Lake Conroe to more of the world through their top rated web sites and love meeting new people and showing them what a wonderful lifestyle it is to live and play on the lake. Most clients feel at ease with Jamie and say the home buying experience has never been so educational and relaxing. With his primary home and office on the lake, Jamie can introduce a whole new home buying experience to the waterfront buyer with a full access of personal watercraft and pontoon boats at his fingertips. Looking at homes "from the water" gives you an entirely different view than the normal curb appeal on the street most homeowners are used to seeing. Jamie has always loved the water and been around it as a kid, he currently lives on the lake with his wife Allison and their three children.Jamie's Background
Jamie grew up on the Texas / Louisiana border on the shores of Black Bayou and Caddo Lake. While attending college at Louisiana Tech University Jamie worked for a local independent real estate broker refurbishing rental properties and doing yard maintenance. "Little did I know I was starting my real estate career by pulling up worn out shag carpets and repainting old houses so they could be rented to college students" he explains. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University he graduated with an English degree with a minor in Business in the Spring of 1994. He began with a position with State Farm Insurance Company selling and servicing insurance policies in the small town he grew up in. He learned how important it was to treat people fairly and honestly when you own a business and operate in a small town. A sales opportunity to join a start up biotech chemical company came along and he jumped at the chance to travel throughout the U.S. and meet new people. After more than a decade and thousands of miles of travel he met Allison one night after returning from a business trip. He encouraged her to look into selling real estate and while dating helped her in marketing her name to the public and build a web site long before the internet exploded. Almost instantly he was spending more and more time assisting his wife with the growing demands of the real estate company and clients loved him. As the business grew so did the need for a local company with local "lake" knowledge thus the birth of Lake Conroe Realty. In the last four years Jamie and his wife Allison have represented more home buyers than any other agent and have sold nearly $50 million dollars more than the nearest Realtor. Jamie has been the top selling agent since 2006 and has even at times been the top selling Realtor in all of Houston over more than 10,000 agents.
Sharon Murray
I have experienced an exciting and rewarding 12 years building my real estate business in the Montgomery County area. My family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and clients must share my success, as I have learned so much from each of them. I have been an involved member of the Montgomery County community for 35 years, enjoying my activities in my church and my children’s schools. I take tremendous pride in my son and daughter, who are now successful and active members of this community they grew up in.
I also take pride in my success and proven track record as a Realtor, being a “multi-million dollar producer”. To achieve that kind of success, I have over the years developed a large base of satisfied clients, who continue to refer others to me for their real estate needs. I specialize in both the buyer and seller aspects of real estate. Professional growth gained through experience has enabled me to develop marketing strategies that provide my clients with a wide range of potential buyers and sellers.
I am extremely excited with my new affiliation with Lake Conroe Realty. I made the decision to join their fine team because of the increased potential I feel I can realize, to the ultimate benefit of my clients. I invite you to visit with me on the shores of Lake Conroe in the Waterpoint Market Center. Or I can be reach at 936-203-2251.
Lee Harughty
Since obtaining my real estate license, I have shared in the rewarding experience of helping my friends and clients attain home ownership all over the North Houston area. After recently making the transition to Lake Conroe Realty, I feel I am better equipped than ever to assist my clients in with either selling or buying their home. My business is based on treating people the way I would want to be treated and I take every deal I do personally. I strive to not just work with my clients but to become involved and grow long lasting relationships. Selling or buying a home is a stressful and nerve racking process, all the more need to work with someone who you feel comfortable with and understands your needs. I use my hard work ethic and superior knowledge of the market to make sure my clients have all the necessary information to make strong, confident decisions. Now, more than ever, is a knowledgeable and capable Realtor(r) needed to represent and protect both home buyers and sellers. I earned my real estate license in January 2008 and immediately became a top producing agent, being named "Rookie of the Year" my first year by my previous firm. By my second year I was a multimillion dollar producer. I employ my strong work ethic and love of people and the business to help grow my network in the Lake Conroe area and all over Montgomery County.
I became a Lake Conroe resident after graduating from Texas A&M in the summer of 2007. I was born and raised just down Interstate 45 in Spring. I live with my wife Jennifer and new son Hayes.
Tony Seidl
I am extremely proud to be a realtor at Lake Conroe Realty, the largest selling agency in the Lake Conroe area. My love for the real estate business has always been a part of me. When it was time to leave my prior profession which included negotiating buy/sells for small businesses, it was a natural transition to pursue a career in real estate. Throughout my corporate career which required several relocations, I have personally purchased and sold many homes. I was impressed by some real estate agents and was also disappointed by others. Based on my past experiences, I will do my very best to represent you in a manner that will give you a positive experience in the sale or purchase of your real estate.
As a seller I will provide you with excellent marketing resources. Along with the MLS posting, your property will also be featured on the Lake Conroe Realty web site which is the best in the industry. Magazines and radio ads will have my homes featured.
As a buyer, I will have many resources to help you make the right purchase decision of your home including information about cities, subdivisions, schools, taxes, contractors and much, much more!
I have been a Texas resident for 13 years. My background includes a 32-year business career with a fortune “200” company. I have achieved both a BA and a Master’s degree. I am married to the mother of my 3 children and we enjoy the company of our 3 grandchildren.
After living in many parts of the country, it was evident to me that the Lake Conroe area was truly the place where I wanted to put down roots. I believe that the Lake Conroe area has a growing economy, great beauty and offers opportunity for all who live here. I am proud to show the many communities and subdivisions surrounding Lake Conroe and promote our excellent schools and local businesses to my clients. The Lake Conroe area is like no other and truly gives its citizens a sense of pride and well-being to be part of it. I LOVE THE LAKE! Call me at 936-443-9185.
Ray Faragher
A little bit about my background, expertise, qualifications and goals... Background: I'm a full time Realtor who serves the Lake Conroe, Conroe, Montgomery, and Woodlands areas of Montgomery County Texas... Helping people learn about our area so they can make informed and intelligent decisions when buying and selling property is my specialty. Before entering the field of real estate 7 years ago I worked in marketing and advertising for over 20 years; this has helped my business in more ways that I could have ever imagined through innovative marketing strategies that ultimately help my clients in obtaining their goals. I enjoy living here in Lake Conroe with my wife and two sons where we have numerous activities that keep us busy, as well as being involved with many community events around the area. I like the fact that I am able to work where I live as it keeps me up to date on what's going on around Montgomery and Lake Conroe, this also allows me to pass along important info to the people I work with. My oldest son recently graduated from the exemplary Montgomery School District with honors; he is currently employed at the April Sound Country Club where he hopes to be a chef someday. My wife stays busy volunteering, helping me run my real estate business, and watching over our youngest son and home.
Expertise: There is certainly more to selling Lake Conroe real estate than opening a few doors and letting people walk through a home. Knowledge of the local real estate market would have to rank towards the top; knowledge about properly marketing property for sale, properly writing and negotiating contracts, as well as having connections with other professionals involved with the home buying and selling process would also rank very high. I have spent countless hours over the years keeping on top of our local market as it pertains to real estate, which at the end of the day is really the best value that any real estate agent can offer to their clients.
Qualifications: I have continued to keep myself educated in the many facets of my business, such as but not limited to knowledge about writing contracts, taking title, properly reading title commitments, sellers’ disclosures, reading surveys, working with home inspectors, lenders, escrow agents, appraisers, builders, appraisal districts and local home owners associations. I also keep myself up to date by enrolling in numerous real estate related educational courses every year with the most recent information. I am currently a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors and the Houston Area MLS.
Goals: My goals are simple; creating value for my clients. Most people depend on their Realtor to be an expert in their local market areas as well as an advocate to them in their real estate transactions; this is the reason for hiring or working with an agent to begin with! I specialize in selling property in and around the Lake Conroe, Conroe, Montgomery, Magnolia, and Woodlands areas of Montgomery County. By joining a prominent real estate boutique at Lake Conroe Realty I have been able to surround myself with some of the best professionals in the business, which combined with the above mentioned components enables me to do the real job at hand; creating value for my clients. The clients that I work with can take comfort in knowing that I have taken the time and effort over the years through all these aspects; they also know that I take great pride about offering first rate service to them as I know that they have many choices on whom to give their business. I am also grateful for the many referrals that I have received from past clients and would consider it an embarrassment if their transactions did not go smoothly; please see some of my testimonials on my other website at www.GoToLakeConroe.com by clicking on the testimonials link.
Giving back to the community in which I live is also very important to me, therefore I donate a percentage of my commissions to local charities such as the Montgomery County Food Bank, Conroe Women’s Center, St Vincent De Paul, and other worthwhile organizations.
Tide Murray
I have had the pleasure of spending my entire life in Montgomery County. I have watched the development of Lake Conroe and the surrounding area. As I grew up in this area, I have had the pleasure of watching it grow up. I have attending the Willis schools and left the area only for a short time to attend school. I returned after school and started a career in the financial end of real estate. I later joined a new home builder, one of the largest in the Houston area, as a Sales Counselor. Becoming a licensed realtor seemed to be the natural step forward for me. After looking at all the opportunities to join multiple area Real Estate offices, I decided that Lake Conroe Realty offered me the most up to date technology and this will enable me to give to my clients the best of services. I believe my job is to represent my clients and furnish them with the most accurate information possible. People deserve to be represented by a person who cares about their needs and wants. After looking at all the opportunities to join multiple area Real Estate offices, I was so excited at the prospect of joining Lake Conroe Realty. In my opinion, Lake Conroe Realty offered me the most up to date technology, and is one of the most progressive companies around. This is important to me as this enables me to give to my clients the best of services available. It would be a privilege to represent you in the buying or selling of real estate and I promise to do my best to make the process enjoyable. Give me a call; I would look forward to working for you. 832-309-9618 Kate Powell
Kate Powell moved to Montgomery County from Colorado in 2011. She has been helping people buy and sell homes in Colorado for 8 years, through a good market and a difficult one complicated by shortsales and foreclosures. She plans to continue that career in Texas. Clients selling their homes with Kate’s help can expect a comprehensive marketing program designed to market their property, accenting the best features. She knows how to market properties effectively on the Internet, the number one marketing tool for selling properties, now exceeding sign calls.
Kate also helps buyers with their home purchases, taking them through the process and making sure they are aware of their obligations and timing, and she reminds them of their needs in a home as they have requested.
Kate has been diligent in taking continuing education courses, and has earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) and ePro designations. Her belief is the more education and experience absorbed, the more her clients will benefit in the end. She also received a BA degree in Journalism and English from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1990.
In conclusion, her goal is to create repetitive business based on happy client referrals and to provide market information that clients can use even when they are not in the market to buy or sell. In Kate’s efforts she has succeeded well in a slow and steady market and will continue to hold ethics high, work for the best interest of her clients, and truly enjoy and have fun at what she does for a living.