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Laurie Levin, a Houstonian since 1972 and a University of Texas at Austin graduate, has joined John Daugherty, Realtors as a sales associate. Levin specializes in the Braeswood Place/Ayrshire neighborhood where she lives with her three children.
George Clift, ALC, president of Clift Land Brokers has been awarded the Accredited Land Consultant Advanced designation by the Realtors Land Institute. Clift is one of 19 Realtors nationwide to have received this designation.
Accredited Land Consultants complete an education program administered by the institute and have a proven track record of success.
Clift is serving as the 2014 National President of the Realtors Land Institute.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene announces Realtor Victor Yacovodonato, Realtor and Certified Negotiation Expert David James, Realtor Connie Ligon Reyes and Realtor Beth Hanlon have joined the company’s Champions office.
Yacovodonato brings 13 years of management experience to the team.
“Victor is a professional with a talent for remembering the small details that sometimes slip through the cracks,” said Sharon Teusink, manager of the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Champions office. “He has a lot of pride in his work. He works to not only understand his clients’ needs, but also keeps them informed throughout the entire sales process. He will be a tremendous asset to the team.”
Although a graduate of Katy High School, Yacovodonato spent much of his childhood living outside the United States and has family all over the globe. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has an Italian heritage.
“I understand the challenges that someone from another culture may encounter. I enjoy helping my customers find a new home where they can feel happy and comfortable,” Yacovodonato said.
James, a resident of Spring since 1979, offers valuable insight into the area’s neighborhoods, including Northampton, Augusta Pines and Auburn Lakes.
“David’s financial background and training, combined with his CNE status, make him a strong ally in today’s competitive real estate market,” Teusink said. “David helps his clients make the most of every real estate opportunity.”
“In the past, I owned and sold three successful businesses. I have worked in finance and sales most of my career, but nothing is more rewarding than helping people discover their dream home,” James said.
Reyes will focus on properties in Tomball and Champions North Forest.
“We are very pleased to welcome Connie to our team of agents,” Teusink said. “Her background in management, sales and customer service are a valuable complement to her negotiation and real estate expertise.”
“My years as an entrepreneur and smallbusiness owner taught me the discipline, desire and dedication needed to succeed,” said Reyes, who is a Certified Negotiation Expert. “I treat my clients with the focus and respect they deserve.”
A Realtor since 2011, Hanlon specializes in corporate relocations, luxury homes and golf-course communities.
“Beth sincerely cares for her clients and devotes all of her attention to ensuring that their needs are fully met,” Teusink said. “She is a dedicated professional who truly understands the luxury market. Beth is a valuable addition to our team of agents.”
Prior to her career in real estate, Hanlon worked as a secondary school teacher and in the historical tourism industry.
North American Title Co. has added Vivian Walpole as a business consultant at its newly opened Tomball office. The office will handle title insurance and closings for residential and commercial properties in Tomball, Magnolia, Montgomery, Cypress, Rosehill and Waller.
Walpole is a native Houstonian and has been a Cypress-area resident for 30 years. She brings experience in business management, marketing and real estate sales to this position. Walpole owned her first business at age 19 and co-owned Houston’s third-largest millwork company for 30 years. In addition to managing the office and the human resources, she did marketing and outside sales.
Walpole earned her real estate license in 2006, and became a certified home stager to better assist her sellers.