Agents' Choice

Announcing the 2023 Houston Agents’ Choice Awards winners

In the annual Houston Agents’ Choice Awards, we honor the very best of Houston real estate — according to our readers. With thousands of votes cast across 18 categories, we’re proud to announce this year’s winners!

Industry MVP: Lisa Fay, Coldwell Banker

Understanding that buying a home is one of the most valuable investments a client will make, Lisa Fay works diligently to ensure that every detail is handled expediently and professionally.

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

Nancy Almodovar thrives in the world of luxury real estate, teaching and mentoring others and breaking stereotypes.

Best Team: Refuge Group Properties, Nan and Company Properties

Refuge Group Properties was established with one goal: To help people across Houston find their dream home.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Agent: Claudia Da Silva, Coldwell Banker

The founder of Palm Leaf Realty Group, Claudia da Silva is the third-highest producing agent in The Woodlands with Coldwell Banker Realty.

Social Media Influencer of the Year, Lender: Samantha Cavazos, Supreme Lending

As a branch manager at Supreme Lending, Samantha Cavazos leads a lending team and prides herself on getting each home closed quickly and conveniently.

Loan Officer of the Year: Shea Angelle Coniglio, Bonck & Baker Mortgage

Since joining Bonck & Baker Mortgage, Shea Angelle Coniglio has consistently been recognized as a top-producing loan officer.

Lender of the Year: Supreme Lending

Since its founding by Scott Everett in 1999, the mission of Supreme Lending has been to create the best home-financing experience possible, with a unique focus on transparency.

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, making them among the largest, single-family homebuilders in the country.

Master-Planned Community of the Year: Bridgeland, Howard Hughes

Since its inception in 2006, Bridgeland has becoming one of the best-selling communities in the nation, based on new-home sales by RCLCO.

Developer of the Year: Johnson Development

Now celebrating 48 years, Johnson Development has set the standard for successful master-planned communities around the country.

Condominium of the Year: The Hawthorne, Pelican Builders

Named for Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of “Tanglewood Tales,” The Hawthorne will offer future homeowners the comfort of five-star service as well as a dazzling array of 360-degree views.

Title Company of the Year: Frontier Title

With multiple offices throughout the state, Frontier Title’s extensive network allows professionals to serve clients efficiently and promptly.

Title Professional of the Year: Merita O’Krinsky, Fidelity National Title

Merita O’Krinsky’s real estate journey began in 2007 after becoming assistant office manager at a brokerage in her hometown of Katy, Texas.

Charitable Service: Rene Sorola, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Working with different Realtors regularly as an “outsider,” Rene Sorola learned valuable lessons on how to treat clients and get results.

Best Dressed: Joyce Castillo, Keller Williams Houston Central

A Houston native, Joyce Castillo brings confidence to every interaction with her savvy sense of style.

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