RE/MAX LEADING EDGENOW OPEN IN GALVESTON
Market-leading Realtors open new office right off the seawall
Dec. 14, 2012 –RE/MAX Leading Edgein Galveston opened its doors today for business and is owned by four successful local Galveston resident Realtors. RE/MAX franchise Broker/Owners Kelly Kelley, Nicki Huprich and Sales Associate/OwnersRyan Moodyand Frank Burgy are prepared to meet all of the real estate needs on the Island.
“We’re centrally located on the island and have experience in commercial properties, new developments, condos, residential – the whole gamut of what real estate in Galveston is all about and we plan to serve the entire market,” Burgy said. “When you come off the seawall, we’re the very first real estate office you see, and we’re located on the defining line of the West End of Galveston.”
Located at 3616 7 Mile Road on the edge of the West End of Galveston, the office is highly visible to full time Galveston residents as well as the second home and resort market.
“Who doesn’t want to live near a beach?” asked Moody. “The Texas Gulf Coast offers small hometown living in a resort environment. Galveston is not only a great place to live full time but many Texans find Galveston a great place to own a second home. Our prices are competitive with other resort markets. Driving one or two hours to a second home is more desirable than having to fly three to four hours.”
The four new office owners had a combined real estate production of more than $52 million in 2011.
“The four of us bring different talents and we thought it was time to combine those talents and put it with a brand that we felt symbolizes what real estate in Galveston is all about, and that’s what we’re doing,” Huprich said. “With our research, we believe that RE/MAX is the brand that will best suit us.”
The Galveston housing market is hotter than ever, thanks to new home starts, increased land sales and the continuing decrease in inventory, Kelley said.
“The market in Galveston bottomed out in 2011,” Kelley said. “In 2012, what we found is that we had a decrease in inventory and a demand in new home starts. Construction has increased, and land sales – overall – have doubled on the Island. We continue to see a decrease in inventory which is an indicator that prices will continue to appreciate in 2013.”
RE/MAX of Texas, the regional support office for independently owned and operated RE/MAX offices in Texas, is proud to help announce the opening of this new office.
The new office will be located at 3616 7 Mile Road at the bottom of the Seawall.
For more information, contact any of the owners at 409-744-3300.
About RE/MAX Leading Edge
RE/MAX Leading Edge is owned by four Realtors with a diverse set of talents who all call Galveston their home.
Kelly Kelley began selling Real Estate in 2003 as a sales associate with Gary Greene, Realtors. Kelly was the top producer of the office in 2005 when the office was sold to Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors now known as Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, GARY GREENE. The Kelly Kelley Team was the company top producer in 2011 with $39,943,145 in closed volume, 130 units, and $1,118,245.83 GCI. The team was a contender for top producer in 2012.
Kelly graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1984 with a Bachelor in Science of Nursing. Shortly after graduation Kelly moved to Harlingen, Texas where she pursued her career in Nursing and Nursing Management. In 1993 Kelly graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor in Business Administration. She sat for the Certified Public Accounting license in 1994 and passed the first time. To date she still maintains her CPA license. She is the broker of RE/MAX Leading Edge. She will also continue selling real estate – her true love. Kelly holds the following designations/certifications: ABR, GRI, CRS, RSPS, CLHMS.
Frank Burgy served in the military with the 82nd Airborne, US Army. He attended college at University North Carolina and University Southern California. He worked for a major communications company as a Project Manager managing hospitality, college campuses and hospital installation projects.
Frank began his real estate career in 2006 and joined the Kelly Kelley Team in 2008 as a buyer’s agent. Frank holds the following designations/certifications: ABR, RSPS, SFR.
Nicki Huprich graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in 2007. She then moved to Galveston, TX where she began her real estate career in 2008 with Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors; now known as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene. Since 2009 Nicki Huprich has been recognized as a top producer in the company. She averages 35-45 closed transactions a year with an average sales volume of 6 to 7 million. In 2011 she completed the Prudential Leadership and Development Academy. Nicki holds the following designations/certifications: ABR, AHWD, RSPS, and GRI.
Ryan Moody is a BOI (Born on the Island). He graduated from Galveston College with an associate’s degree. He received his Real Estate license in 2005. He began his real estate career as an agent with Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors. Ryan was named Rookie of the Year in 2006 and has been a company top producer every year thereafter with an average yearly sale volume of 6 to 7 million. Ryan holds the following designations/certifications: ABR, AHWD.
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Contact
RE/MAX Leading Edge
3616 7 Mile Rd.
Galveston, TX 77554
409-744-3300
Kelly Kelley
281-794-9463
Frank Burgy
409-771-4773
Nicki Huprich
509-599-0490
Ryan Moody
409-599-1818