Houston Chronicle Sunday

Realtor’s area offers excitement in the marketplac­e

- By Valerie Sweeten FREELANCE WRITER

Realtor Charlotte Blocker with Martha Turner Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty knew real estate was what she meant to do when she received her license in 2004.

By 2006, Blocker went on to obtain her broker license, and she hasn’t stopped since.

“I fell in love with real estate the moment I realized that there is no other opportunit­y like to not only change my life for the better but to also make a difference in someone else’s in a positive way,” she said.

Her focus area, which includes The Woodlands, Conroe, and Spring, is also where Blocker has called home for the past eight years. Blocker said now is absolutely a good time to look into the housing industry for both new home buyers and investors.

Blocker is head over heels with her area.

“What is not to love about The Woodlands? It was named a top city to live in America. It truly is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Conroe was named one of the fastestgro­wing cities in the country. There’s lots of excitement in our marketplac­e,” Blocker said.

Before entering real estate, Blocker worked in the fragrance industry as a vendor representa­tive promoting top brands such as Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Oscar de la Renta. After having her two daughters, Blocker and a friend then launched a transporta­tion service for children.

“I feel both industries paved the way for my success in real estate. I have always provided outstandin­g customer service, and I am a master at marketing,” she said.

In addition, Blocker has earned numerous designatio­ns and certificat­ions including an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, Certified New Home Specialist, Residentia­l Constructi­on Certified, as well as a Licensed Broker for both Texas and Louisiana.

She credits her grandparen­ts, R.J. and Myrtle Winzor, for inspiring her true entreprene­urial spirit. Her key personal traits range from honesty to being organized, detail oriented, knowledgea­ble, incredibly tenacious and a great negotiator.

Working with clients is rewarding, Blocker said.

“One of my favorite quotes was from Ray Kroc, the founder of MacDonald’s, who said he was not in the hamburger business but in the real estate business. I like to say I am not in the real estate business but in the relationsh­ip business. I am blessed to say I have so many clients I have helped through the years who have become a second family for me,” Blocker said.

 ?? Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty ?? Charlotte Blocker
Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty Charlotte Blocker

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