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The House Company
Broadway Office
2615 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77550
409.763.8030
800.765.0576
[fax] 409.763.2955
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| The House Company Staff |
| , CRB, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, RSPA |  website | Owner and President of The House Company. Carolyn has been in the real estate business since 1980. She is past President of the Galveston Association of Realtors and was chosen Realtor of the Year in 1999. She has assembled a team of professional, caring Realtors who go the extra mile for their clients and customers as well as the community. Carolyn is also the past president of the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce and The Junior League of Galveston County. She has served as a director on the Texas Association of Realtors Board and was the TREPAC Trustee for Region 10, a three county area. | |  | Ginny (Virginia) Adams has called Galveston home for almost a decade. Her passion for historic properties brought her to Galveston’s East End Historic District where she has been active in the neighborhood serving on the board, chairing houses for homes tour, and being in charge of block parties. She has been involved with leasing property, both residential and commercial, for over 14 years. As a former paralegal, she is familiar with contracts. Ginny’s Masters in Psychology helps her in understanding and helping people during the stressful period of selling or buying a home. She believes that the ability to match a client’s needs and desires to the right property is only the beginning. | |  website | Billie Archuletta has been Vacation Rental Manager for three years after spending two years as The House Company’s office administrator. She is a licensed Texas REALTOR® and has pursued education in Property Management. In addition, her family has been involved in property management for over 35 years. Billie serves as Treasurer for the Lafitte Townhomes Owners’ Association and is a member of Island Church. The Archuletta family takes advantage of everything Galveston has to offer every chance they get – including fishing, relaxing at the beaches, dining and all of the festivities Galveston has to offer. | | , CRS, GRI, ABR |  | Sandy Bastien has been a successful real estate agent since 1999. She has received numerous awards for her accomplishments and has been a million dollar plus agent. Sandy is a member of both Galveston Association of Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors. Sandy was born and raised in Galveston and knows the market of the Island. She is very knowledgeable of what Sellers expect when listing their biggest asset "their home" and listens very carefully to Buyers in order to find "their perfect home". | |  | Brian Becker graduated from the Dominican University of California with a B.A. in E-Business and Global Marketing. Brian received numerous scholarships to continue his education and earned an M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership from Dominican University. He has experience in sales, marketing, accounting, and strategic planning from various industries. Brian also has experience with property management in Oregon and California. Brian has volunteered with GHF for the Homes Tour, Dickens on the Strand, Galveston's Garden Tour, and various other events. Brian is the Long Term Rental Property Manager for The House Company. | | , e-PRO, ABR |  website | David Bowers is the 2011 Realtor of the Year for the Galveston Association
of Realtors. Outsmart Magazine, published in Houston, also designated him
2011 Realtor of the Year. David is a licensed Texas attorney and a Texas
Realtor. His childhood was spent in Kansas and later he graduated from
high school in Vermont. He graduated from college and law school in
Kansas and moved to Houston in 1978 to join Stewart Title Company. He
managed their downtown commercial closing office until 1989 when he got
into real estate brokerage and moved to Galveston. David has chaired the
Galveston Multiple Listing Committee and was the 2010 President of the
Galveston Association of Realtors.
David has served on Galveston City Council (1994-2000) and the Galveston
Wharves Board (1998-2000). He was on the Wharves Board that brought back
the cruise ship industry to Galveston. David is on the board for the
Rotary Club of Galveston and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a big brother
in the Big Brother, Big Sister program and a member of Elks Lodge #126.
Historic Preservation is a passion for David and he was the 2009-2010
President of the Galveston Historical Foundation. David received the
Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from GHF and has restored older
homes and a corner store.
David rode out Hurricane Ike (2008) in his 1899 Victorian home and served
on the Ike Recovery Committee. | |  | Both Pat & Stan have been in finance & insurance for their entire careers. Pat began her career in Real Estate in 1980 and has been an active Associate with The House Company since 1987. Stan joined Pat in 1998 at the House Company making “Team Brown”. They take pride in the service they are able to provide, with one of them almost always available to respond to both buyers and sellers. Both Pat & Stan are Galveston natives and are proud to market the entire Galveston Island and Galveston County in both Residential and Commercial. Pat and Stan are both members of the Galveston Association of Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors. Pat has served as MLS Membership Chairman and member of Galveston Historical Society. Stan is a member of UTMB Community Advisory Board and past President of Galveston Island Pachyderm. Both are very active in Grace Episcopal Church. Both have served on the Vestry, Lay Chaplin's and Eucharistic Ministers. | | , ABR |  | Jill has always been active in her community as a volunteer and has over 30 years experience working in sales and customer service. She speaks conversational Spanish and feels her knowledge of other customs, traditions and cultures is a true asset in selling real estate on Galveston Island. Living in several cities, she has built, remodeled and sold numerous homes, always keeping an eye on market trends. She is a member of both Houston and Galveston Boards of Realtors. | |  | | | , GRI, QSC |  | Licensed and active in the Galveston Association of Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors since 2005. A Galveston resident for 30 years, Terrie knows Galveston Island and will work with you and for you to achieve your property goals. Terrie obtained her Graduate Realtor Designation in January of 2009. She is committed to the industry and will continue to meet its educational needs.
Married with one son, Terrie and her family enjoy most all things the Island has to offer, especially golf and water sports. She serves in the community on the Galveston Co. Mud #29 Board, the Moody Methodist Church Library Board, Lafitte’s Cove Property Owners Association Board, and the Galveston Island Arts Academy. From East Beach to San Luis Point, Beach to Bay, Terrie can assist you in realizing your property dreams. | | , CRS, GRI |  | Jay has been servicing residential and commercial real estate needs in Galveston since 1973. He is a past president of the Galveston Association of Realtors (GAR), twice chairman of the Galveston Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and served several years on the board of directors. From 1988 to 1992, he also served as a VA appraiser for Galveston County. Jay is a native Galvestonian (BOI), attended the University of Texas at Austin and served with the US Army in Vietnam. | |  | Katrina is a native Texan with strong ties to both Houston and Galveston Island. She graduated from St. John’s School in Houston and obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. Katrina holds a Master of Education from Colorado State University.
A home owner on Galveston’s West End, Katrina is extremely familiar with Galveston Island’s resort properties and overall housing market. She is an avid reader and enjoys running on Galveston’s beaches and enjoying the wildlife of the West Isle. Her greatest joy is her family, who share in Katrina’s passion for all that Galveston offers.
Katrina speaks Spanish and believes that communication and understanding are crucial when working with buyers and sellers. Determined to pass on her enthusiasm for real estate to her clients, Katrina strives to keep them well-informed and is committed to providing premium, uncompromising service. | | , CRS, GRI, ABR |  website | Edie, a native Galvestonian and Southern Methodist University graduate, has been licensed for a number of years and has worked in real estate in both Dallas and Houston before coming back to the Island. In Galveston, Edie taught first grade for several years before joining her mother, the Broker of The House Company. Until her two children were in elementary school, Edie worked part-time as the bookkeeper/office manager. In 2001, Edie joined the terrific House Company sales team and currently works with both buyers and sellers. Her knowledge, skill, and experience keeps her clients informed and comfortable throughout their real estate transaction. Edie attends Moody Methodist Church and is a member of the Communication Committee. She is an active volunteer at Trinity Episcopal School and former TES Board member, as well as former Jr. League of Galveston County Treasurer. After Hurricane Ike, Edie was asked to join the Salvation Army Advisory Board. She has been a member of both Galveston Association of REALTORS® and Houston Association of REALTORS® since joining the sales team, as well as Texas Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Currently, Edie sits on the Galveston Board of REALTORS® as a Director. Edie believes learning never ends and continues to attend classes, webinars, and state and local conventions. | | , CRS, GRI, e-PRO |  website | Tanya is a member of the Galveston Association of Realtors as well as the Houston (HAR) and Galveston Multiple Listing Services. While striving to stay informed of the latest in Real Estate issues and updates, she has earned the special designation of Certified Residential Specialist, the highest designation awarded to Realtors in the residential sales field. She has also earned the e-Pro certification and the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation. Her sites are now on the Green Designation. Tanya has personally experienced many aspects of the real estate buying and selling process as a buyer, seller, investor, and property manager. She has experience helping buyers and sellers throughout Galveston County. As a Texas Realtor®, Tanya provides personal service based on professionalism, integrity and communication. Her mission is to make the real estate transaction successful, pleasant and worry free for her clients. Tanya is a member of the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Saltwater Garden Club and is a Life Member of the Texas Lions Camp (for children). Tanya enjoys anything to do with the outdoors which makes Galveston County a great place to live. Tanya and her husband agree that waterfront living can’t be beat! | |  | Brian Kuhn is a native Houstonian, but made his way to Galveston as fast as he could. He received his bachelor's degree in international relations from Bucknell University and speaks fluent Spanish. Brian has a passion for architecture and historic preservation, which tie well into his real estate career in Galveston. He loves exploring the Island, and uses his architectural knowledge and understanding of the market to educate buyers and sellers. Brian is hard working and has an outgoing personality, and strives to go far beyond meeting the demands of the client. When he is not in the office or showing properties, Brian can be found fishing the back bays of Galveston or hanging ten on his surfboard. "There is so much fun stuff to do on this island! I feel like I am living the dream every day that I'm here." | |  | Cathy Maples has been a Texas Real Estate Broker selling Galveston real estate since 1975. She has been with The House Company since 1987 with sales involving residential, commercial & resort property, which have included many return customers over the years. She is a member of The Texas Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors & Galveston Association of Realtors. For many years she has been a volunteer with the Galveston Meals on Wheels program serving on the Advisory Board, Secretary for 6 years, and serving on several committees including the annual golf tournament. She is a member of the UTMB Ollie group, takes continuing Yoga classes and keeps abreast of all civic & community activities. | | , GRI, ABR |  | Following a successful maritime career, Capt. Gordon Robinson became a licensed Texas Realtor in 1988.
A million dollar producer, Gordon specializes in residential and resort sales on Galveston Island with emphasis on historical properties. He has earned the GRI, ABR and Green Realtor designations.
Gordon was President of the Galveston Association of Realtors in 1999. GAR’s finances were in the red when he took office, but were in the black before his term ended and remain so now. Named Realtor of the Year in 2000, he was a GAR Director from 1998 through 2003 and was chairman of the Galveston MLS from 2001 through 2003. He has served as Chaplain of GAR for many years.
Gordon is also active at the state level with the Texas Association of Realtors. He has attended the TAR Conventions and the Mid-Winter meetings for many years. He has also attended many National Association of Realtors meetings over the years. He represented Region 10 on the TAR Nominating Committee in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 and 2008 he served on the TAR Insurance Task Force, the only Task Force member from the coastal tier, which extends from Orange to Brownsville. He is currently serving on the Regulatory Subcommittee of the Public Policy Committee and on the Members Benefit Committee. He has been appointed to serve again on both committees in 2010. It was Gordon who conceived the idea for the “I Am a Texas Realtor” specialty automobile license plate. The state charges a fee of $30 annually for the plate and $22 of that fee is paid to TAR for their Housing Opportunity Foundation. As of October 31, 2009, that affordable housing program has received a total of $51,524.
A life-long Presbyterian, Gordon has served his church many years as Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He is President of the Board of the Seafarers Center of Galveston and is past-Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine Patient Advisory Board at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Gordon is a member of the President’s Cabinet at UTMB. An active Rotarian, he is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a member of the Galveston Alliance of Island Neighborhoods and a supporting member of the Galveston Symphony Society. He is also a long-time member of the Sunday Morning Coffee Club. | | , CRS, GRI |  website | Gary has been in the real estate industry for 19 years. He has obtained the Graduate Realtor Institute designation and the Certified Residential Specialist designation. He was both President of the Galveston Association of Realtors and Realtor of the year in 2004. He is the President of the Denver Court Neighborhood Association and a member of the Galveston Historical Foundation. Gary is Chairman of the Texas Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup. He specializes in residential sales throughout the Island. | |  | A native of New Jersey, Tom has owned property in Galveston since 1987 becoming a full time resident in 2001. He earned his real estate license in 2003 after retiring as a Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an international home furnishings company. A member of the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) and Galveston Association of Realtors (GAR).
Tom is an active Rotarian recently stepping down as the Sergeant at Arms, Steering Committee board member of GHF, a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), a member of the Texas Gulf Coast USGBC-Gulf Coast Association and presently serves as the president of the San Jacinto Neighborhood Association. He is currently chairing the Green Sustainability committee for GHF and is a member of the City’s Seawall Beach Enhancement committee and a member of the City of Galveston’s Green Task Force. Tom is a past state board member of the Texas Association of Interior Design (TAID) a past president of Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF), a former member of the Galveston Zoning Board and the Hurricane Ike recovery committee.
In addition to selling throughout the Island representing buyers and sellers, he is a very successful residential and commercial leasing agent.
| | , GRI |  | Albert "Sonny" Vaiani III, born and raised on Galveston Island, returned to the Island after a long, successful military career and settled in a historic island home. He served as an aero medical pilot and community liaison with Memorial Hermann Life Flight for 16 years. Sonny graduated from Ball High School, earned a B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Houston, received his M.A. from Webster University in Psychology/Human Relations, and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He earned his Real Estate License in 2005 and activated this license in 2007 upon joining The House Company. He serves as the President of The Board of Directors of the Galveston Association of Realtors, is Immediate Past President of the Galveston Island Humane Society Board of Directors, member of The ROTARY Club of Galveston Board of Directors, and member of The Galveston National Laboratory Community Liaison Committee. He has served as an appointed member of the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council’s (GETAC) Air Medical Committee. He is a member of Sacred Heart Church, Serra Club, Sunday Morning Coffee Club, Knights of Columbus, Galveston Historical Foundation, Propeller Club and the Lone Star Flight Museum/Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. His sense of mission and attention to detail cultivated in the military and aviation are recognizable in his dedication to his clients in both residential and commercial real estate. He has completed the Accredited Buyer's Representative "ABR" designation requirements and holds the Graduate Realtor Institute “GRI", Resort and Second Home Specialist "RSPS" and "GREEN" designations by National Association of Realtors. | | , CRS, GRI, ABR |  website | Sherry holds a BBA in Business Administration from Lamar University and has been a full-time Realtor® since 2002. Her professional designations include: CRS® (Council of Residential Specialists), ABR® (Accredited Buyer Representative) and GRI® (Graduate Realtor Institute) and CNE® (Certified Negotiation Expert). She is a member of both the Galveston and Houston Associations of Realtors, as well as their respective Multiple Listing Services(MLS). From 2005-2007 she served as Secretary of the Galveston Association of Realtors Board of Directors. She is a member of the Women's Council of Realtors and their extensive referral network throughout the USA; she served as VP of Membership in 2011. Sherry is also a member of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce and served on several Boards of Directors in the Galveston and Houston communities, including Associated Catholic Charities in Houston/Galveston and as past Area Representative for Christian Women's Club. She currently serves on BOD of the Seafarers Center in Galveston. Her special interests, besides her work, family and community, are sewing, vegetable gardening and her animals. "Helping people take care of their real estate needs has been very satisfying for me....especially seeing others enjoy one of our most basic freedoms in this country." |
Realtor Designations
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"Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) is a designation earned by completing a national program of specialized, advanced education for the licensed Realtor. It involves intense study, covering many special aspects of real estate such as residential marketing, cost basis, appreciation methods, investment real estate, construction, exchanges, capital gains, and various types of mortgage programs.
The GRI designation is a continuing process which is your assurance that the agent is always up to date on the latest information concerning all aspects of the real estate market. "
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"The CRS Designation is the highest professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in the residential sales field. Fewer than 5 percent of all REALTORS® hold the CRS Designation." Almost one half of the House Company's realtors hold this designation.
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"The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers is a not-for-profit affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The Council provides superior member benefits to enhance the productivity and profitability of its nearly 7,000 members nationwide. The Council offers the CRB designation to REALTORS® who have completed the Council's advanced educational and professional requirements."
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"An e-Pro is a REALTOR who has successfully completed the e-Pro training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS, the e-Pro course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on line: Web sites, email, online tools, and most of all, what the consumers really want."
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"The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria."
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The Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification is a nationally recognized certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS to real estate professionals who have developed the knowledge and skill base neede to specialize in buying, selling and/or managing second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination.
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