Katie Markel-Realtor

04/23/2026

Real Estate has been wild lately!
Today, a family leaves the suburbs, their high taxes, their traditional neighborhood for a vast 16 acres of bliss! So excited for this sweet family and the years and memories to come!

01/31/2026

Be my Neighbor!
🛏 3 Bedrooms
🖥 Dedicated Home Office
🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
🏡 Beautiful two-story home in the sought-after Westwood community
🌳 Spacious 0.45-acre lot — room to breathe!
✨ Open-concept layout with soaring vaulted ceilings
🛌 First-floor primary suite for comfort & convenience
🎮 Versatile game room upstairs
🔨 Major updates for peace of mind:
🏠 New roof (2021)
❄️🔥 New AC & heating system (2023)
💰 Low HOA fees + low tax rate
🏊‍♂️ 2 neighborhood pools
🛝 2 playgrounds & pavilion
🎉 HOA-hosted community events throughout the year

Call with any questions
346-567-7279

The Franklin Team

01/29/2026

Another very successful closing 100% in partner with The Franklin Team and Katie Markel-Realtor

Day 1 team sends me a buyer
Day 2 see home and write offer
Day 3 negotiate better deal for my client
Day 4-29 lots of random things came up, more negotiations, repairs completed for my client, conversations with title and all parties.
Day 26 big storm in texas! Confirming home is freeze ready!
Day 30 the closing table!

All thanks to Alexandra!, the team and Kirsten! Sorry ladies I couldn’t tag you. m

12/17/2025

This will always be my favorite Christmas movie, so I can’t pass up the chance each year to tie it back to the job I love.

The Franklin Team

12/05/2025

It’s PayDay for my sellers! Just in time for extra spending money for Christmas ☺️

The Franklin Team

11/03/2025

Taking a moment to reflect on how thankful I am... 💛

This year has been such a blessing — I’ve had the honor of helping families across Texas find their homes and reach their real estate goals. Every story, every journey, every set of keys handed over has meant so much to me.

If you or someone you know is thinking about buying or selling before the year comes to a close, I’d love to help make that dream happen. Your referrals truly mean the world to me — they’re not just support for my business, they’re a reminder of the trust and connections I’m so thankful for.

Call or Text 346-567-7279 to discuss your next move.

09/23/2025

I've been a very busy bee! I have a lot of homes for sale! Let me know if you have any questions or know anyone looking to buy or sell.

346-567-7279

The Franklin Team

08/11/2025

First day of school! Bitter sweet. Excited for an amazing year!

08/09/2025

06/13/2025

This one meant a lot! Always extra pressure to sell a house where you know it’s not the fastest selling neighborhood. Way more pressure when it’s someone close to your heart you’re working for!

Received an offer in 2 days!
All cash, no inspections, no appraisal, with a 13 day close.

The Franklin Team