Ray has an abiding passion for home ownership and truly enjoys helping make that a reality for his clients. He is equally at home helping first time home buyers or those searching for the perfect million dollar estate home. If you need to buy or sell a home, having Ray with you will prove the most comforting advantage you could imagine! Ray works extensively with both buyers, sellers and investors
, but he especially enjoys assisting buyers – helping people find just the right property for their needs. He is tireless and patient, serving as an invaluable guide through the process. While the core of his practice is in the northwest Harris County and south Montgomery County areas, his country-seeking clients have allowed him to help families across a 14-county area in the Houston-metro region. Ray’s thorough knowledge of the real estate market makes him an agent with truly beneficial expertise. Prior to becoming a REALTOR®, Ray ran a small farm for more than eight years, worked in the IT department of a multifamily property management company, and spent several years as a purchasing manager for a manufacturing firm in Houston. He has earned numerous expert designations in real estate, including:
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS)
• Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
• Short Sale Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Texas Affordable Housing Specialist (TAHS)
Ray has a passion for community involvement, service and leadership, and finds opportunities to serve in various capacities. He is a strong advocate for the local Houston Association of REALTOR® (HAR), and in 2013 served on the Professional Development, Management Central, and NRG Advisory Groups. His involvement for 2014 includes the Political Affairs and NRG Advisory Groups. In 2012, Ray was recognized by HAR’s NRG as one of the 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in real estate. In 2013, Ray was selected for the highly respected Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) and graduated from the 4-month program, in November, 2013. Ray has been active in the leadership of the Greater Houston CRS Chapter and after serving as the President-elect in 2013, begin serving as the President of the Chapter for 2014. CRS agents are typically the most knowledgeable professionals in the field and rank in the top 3%. It is truly an honor that Ray has been selected by this group as their leader in Houston. After years of successful affiliation with Rodney Powell of Powell Real Estate, Ray opened his own firm, Legacy Texas Properties, in 2013, where he now serves as Broker/ Owner. Legacy Texas Properties is focused on quality client representation and utilizes the latest technology to allow their agents to spend more time serving their clients’ needs. Transactions are e-signed through DocuSign, then tracked and shared securely through Cartavi. Legacy Texas Properties is staffed with a Transaction Coordinator that helps keep every transaction on track for completion. Ray lives in Northwest Harris County with his wife Katie, and their 3 sons: Peter, Samuel and Andrew.