Agents' Choice

Announcing the 2025 Houston Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the annual Houston Agents’ Choice Awards, we’re honoring the very best of Houston real estate — according to our readers.

Industry MVP: Seita Jongebloed, Compass 

Seita Jongebloed brings nearly 30 years of brokerage management, agent development and risk management experience to her role.

Managing Broker of the Year: Nancy Almodovar, Nan and Company Properties 

Nancy Almodovar is a nationally recognized leader in luxury real estate and the CEO and co-founder of Nan & Company Properties.

Best Team: The Franklin Team, eXp Realty

The Franklin Team’s founder, Jimmy Franklin, started as a real estate agent in 1982 after purchasing his own home.

Lender of the Year: Chase

JPMorgan Chase has been driving financial innovation and service for over 225 years, supporting economies worldwide and investing in the growth of clients, employees and communities.

Loan Officer of the Year: Torrey Jacoby, Rate

Torrey Jacoby’s business is built on the promise of delivering outstanding customer service from start to finish of every loan.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Kaylin Rios, Alumbra Properties

Kaylin Rios is a proud Mexican who has called Houston home for the past five years.

Best Dressed: Marnie Greenwood, Compass 

Clever, insightful and relatable, Marnie Greenwood is a breath of fresh air in the Houston luxury real estate market.

Charitable Services Award: Terri Guerra – Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation, Bernstein Realty

Terri Guerra has served as chairman of the Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation since 2018 and has been an integral part of the organization since its inception.

Rookie of the Year: Zach Zimmerman, Coldwell Banker

Rookie of the Year Zach Zimmerman is a full-time Realtor who believes that real estate isn’t just about transactions.

Developer of the Year: Caldwell Communities

Caldwell Communities is a Houston-based, award-winning developer with more than 35 years of experience creating master-planned communities.

Builder of the Year: Highland Homes

Founded in 1985, Highland Homes is an employee-owned company that builds nearly 4,000 homes across Texas each year and is among the largest single-family builders in the country.

MPC/Project of the Year: Colton, Airia Development Company

Situated in Montgomery County, just 45 miles north of downtown Houston, Colton is a 5,700-acre master-planned community under development.

Best Agent Website: Jimmy Villanueva – spacecityteam.com, Keller Williams Southwest

Jimmy Villanueva is a South Texas native who leads the Space City Team at Keller Williams Realty Southwest.

Title Company of the Year: Fidelity National Title

Fidelity National Title is one of the nation’s leading providers of title insurance and escrow services, delivering trusted expertise and financial strength to protect real estate transactions.

Best Brokerage Website: exprealty.com, eXp Realty

eXp Realty’s unique cloud-based model continues to drive innovation and provide unlimited flexibility while changing the traditional world of real estate.

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