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The House Company

Broadway Office
  2615 Broadway
  Galveston, TX 77550

  409.763.8030
  800.765.0576
  [fax] 409.763.2955
 member: Galveston MLSHouston MLS, and the RELO Network

The House Company Staff
, CRB, CRS, GRI, e-PRO, RSPA

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Owner and President of The House Company. Carolyn has been in the real estate business since 1980. She is past President of the Galveston Association of Realtors and was chosen Realtor of the Year in 1999. She has assembled a team of professional, caring Realtors who go the extra mile for their clients and customers as well as the community. Carolyn is also the past president of the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce and The Junior League of Galveston County. She has served as a director on the Texas Association of Realtors Board and was the TREPAC Trustee for Region 10, a three county area.
, CRS, GRI, ABR
Sandy Bastien has been a successful real estate agent since 1999. She has received numerous awards for her accomplishments and has been a million dollar plus agent. Sandy is a member of both Galveston Association of Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors. Sandy was born and raised in Galveston and knows the market of the Island. She is very knowledgeable of what Sellers expect when listing their biggest asset "their home" and listens very carefully to Buyers in order to find "their perfect home".

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David Bowers is a licensed Texas attorney and a Texas Realtor. His childhood was spent in Kansas and later he graduated from high school in Vermont. He graduated from college and law school in Kansas and moved to Houston in 1978 to join Stewart Title Company. He managed their downtown commercial closing office until 1989 when he got into real estate brokerage and moved to Galveston. David chaired the Galveston Multiple Listing Committee for two years and is the 2010 President of the Galveston Association of Realtors and a Texas Association of Realtors Director. He holds the "Green" designation by National Association of Realtors. David has served on various City boards and served on the Galveston City Council (1994-2000) and the Galveston Wharves Board (1998-2000). He was on the Wharves Board that brought back the cruise ship industry to Galveston. David is a member of the Galveston Rotary Club and a big brother in the Galveston Big Brother, Big Sister program. Historic Preservation is a passion for David and he currently is President of the Galveston Historical Foundation. David received the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from GHF and has restored older homes and a corner store. Two homes have been on the GHF Annual Homes Tour and the store was featured in an exhibit in the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. David rode out Hurricane Ike (2008) in his 1899 Victorian home and served on the Ike Recovery Committee.
, ABR
Jill has always been active in her community as a volunteer and has over 30 years experience working in sales and customer service. She speaks conversational Spanish and feels her knowledge of other customs, traditions and cultures is a true asset in selling real estate on Galveston Island. Living in several cities, she has built, remodeled and sold numerous homes, always keeping an eye on market trends. She is a member of both Houston and Galveston Boards of Realtors.
, CRS, GRI
Jay has been servicing residential and commercial real estate needs in Galveston since 1973. He is a past president of the Galveston Association of Realtors (GAR), twice chairman of the Galveston Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and served several years on the board of directors. From 1988 to 1992, he also served as a VA appraiser for Galveston County. Jay is a native Galvestonian (BOI), attended the University of Texas at Austin and served with the US Army in Vietnam.
, CRS, GRI, ABR

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Edie, a native Galvestonian and Southern Methodist University graduate, has been licensed for a number of years and has worked in real estate in both Dallas and Houston before coming back to the Island. In Galveston, Edie taught first grade for several years before joining her mother, the Broker of The House Company. Until her two children were in elementary school, Edie worked part-time as the bookkeeper/office manager. In 2001, Edie joined the terrific House Company sales team and currently works with both buyers and sellers. Her knowledge, skill, and experience keeps her clients informed and comfortable throughout their real estate transaction. Edie attends Moody Methodist Church and is a member of the Communication Committee. She is an active volunteer at Trinity Episcopal School and former TES Board member, as well as former Jr. League of Galveston County Treasurer. After Hurricane Ike, Edie was asked to join the Salvation Army Advisory Board. She has been a member of both Galveston Association of REALTORS® and Houston Association of REALTORS® since joining the sales team, as well as Texas Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Currently, Edie sits on the Galveston Board of REALTORS® as a Director. Edie believes learning never ends and continues to attend classes, webinars, and state and local conventions.
, CRS, GRI
Nancy has been a Realtor since 1984. She has a Graduate Realtor Institute designation and is a Certified Residential Specialist. She has served on the Ethics Committee for the Galveston Board of Realtors and was their 1999 Chaplain. She served on the MLS committee from 2004-2006 and was co-chair of the committee in 2006. Nancy is active with her church and in the community. Nancy lists and sells both residential and commercial real estate.
Lynn began her career as a Realtor in 1977 at Walden on Lake Conroe. Later she moved to Houston and did strictly residential in the Galleria, Tanglewood and Memorial areas. Having been offered the opportunity by 3 investors to sell a waterfront project with private marina, she moved to Clear Lake. There she invested her time in waterfront and commercial developments. Lynn joined The House Company in 2005 and has enjoyed assisting home buyers throughout the island". "Galveston's economy is definitely on the up swing. I see nothing but blue skies and sunny days ahead!"
, CRS, GRI

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Gary has been in the real estate industry for 19 years. He has obtained the Graduate Realtor Institute designation and the Certified Residential Specialist designation. He was both President of the Galveston Association of Realtors and Realtor of the year in 2004. He is the President of the Denver Court Neighborhood Association and a member of the Galveston Historical Foundation. Gary is Chairman of the Texas Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup. He specializes in residential sales throughout the Island.
Cat Viggiano has been selling commercial and residential property to investors and homeowners since 1978. Specializing in residential, second homes and investment property she has consistently been a “million dollar” realtor throughout her career. Cat lives on Galveston Island with her family who are 5th generation BOI (“Born on the Island”) Galvestonians. She is very active in the Galveston Association of Realtors and is a member of several national and local associations. She also works with several committees and boards of directors within the Galveston Island community. Cat is extremely knowledgeable about the local Galveston market as well as the area markets of Texas City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Alvin, Dickinson and League City. She truly enjoys helping her customers find the perfect property!
Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston University and an Associates Degree in Social Work from Galveston College. She has 3 children, two Ball High graduates who now attend Texas A&M University and one who attend Austin Middle School and is President of the Junior National Honor Society. Her children are the love of her life. She loves helping people, and after years of being a stay-at-home Mom, she went to work as a Caseworker in Child Welfare. Susan owns several homes in Galveston and appreciates the unique beauty and lifestyle that Galveston has to offer. Because of her love of Real Estate she obtained her Real Estate license in 2006 and became a REALTOR®. She places great importance on hard work, integrity, and personal attention to Buyers and Sellers. Susan is a member of both Galveston and Houston Association of REALTORS®.
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    Realtor Designations

  • "Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) is a designation earned by completing a national program of specialized, advanced education for the licensed Realtor. It involves intense study, covering many special aspects of real estate such as residential marketing, cost basis, appreciation methods, investment real estate, construction, exchanges, capital gains, and various types of mortgage programs.

    The GRI designation is a continuing process which is your assurance that the agent is always up to date on the latest information concerning all aspects of the real estate market. "

  • "The CRS Designation is the highest professional designation awarded to REALTORS® in the residential sales field. Fewer than 5 percent of all REALTORS® hold the CRS Designation." Almost one half of the House Company's realtors hold this designation.

  • "The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers is a not-for-profit affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The Council provides superior member benefits to enhance the productivity and profitability of its nearly 7,000 members nationwide. The Council offers the CRB designation to REALTORS® who have completed the Council's advanced educational and professional requirements."

  • "An e-Pro is a REALTOR who has successfully completed the e-Pro training program for real estate professionals. Endorsed by the National Association of REALTORS, the e-Pro course teaches professionals the nuts and bolts of working with real estate on line: Web sites, email, online tools, and most of all, what the consumers really want."

  • "The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria."

  • The Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification is a nationally recognized certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS to real estate professionals who have developed the knowledge and skill base neede to specialize in buying, selling and/or managing second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination.


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