If you’re looking at the Texas real estate market with growing excitement right now, you’re not alone. Buyers, sellers, and agents know something special is building within a new frontier of opportunity.
Capitalizing on the fruits of the Lone Star State doesn’t have to mean selling your soul. Your principles could set you apart from the pack and attract contemporaries who share your vision.
What Realtor® Leisa Ormsbee has built in seven short years at Realty Texas, LLC, is remarkable. Beginning with five agents, her team has grown to almost 300 across Texas’ major cities: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin. But the most revealing thing about the firm’s ascent is that it was all based on sound, selfless principles that have drawn in some of the best real estate agents in Texas.
“I always conduct my business with the highest ethics, honesty, knowledge, and communication possible,” Leisa says. “My business partner and I decided to open Realty Texas, LLC in 2017 because of my passion for real estate and helping people find homes. The goal was to help new and seasoned agents learn how to master their profession.”
As Realty Texas, LLC’s Co-owner and Manager, Leisa Ormsbee has overseen the company’s rise to become a top 20 brokerage out of 4,200 for volume and production in Austin. But what does it take to join a leading real estate team and become an admirable representative for the industry? Leisa unveils three must-have qualities:
1. Enthusiasm for education
Learning is integral to staying at the top of real estate. Trends, technologies, and the market shift constantly, so you should keep learning or risk falling behind.
With a strong philosophy of educating clients, agents, and staff equally, Realty Texas, LLC shows that investing in knowledge can be done without compromising your career. It could skyrocket your potential and make you a better fit for a brokerage that prioritizes client and agent success.
Leisa Ormsbee flies the flag for education and sets an example for her team. Her accomplishments, like the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation and graduating from the Texas Real Estate Leadership Program (TRLP), make her a valuable resource atop Realty Texas, LLC. Her team also benefits from the opportunity to acquire proprietary Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) certifications.
“My goal is to live by example and hope others learn from me and that I continue to learn from others,” Leisa shares.
2. The ability to adapt
You can take all the courses and retain all the knowledge in the world, but unless you implement it into your practice and stay ahead of the game, you won’t achieve the best results: “You need to be willing to make shifts and changes when the market warns you to.”
Realty Texas, LLC’s most striking attribute is its commitment to innovation, often bucking trends followed by other brokerages for more optimized solutions.
Its technology is all original. From an internet data exchange (IDX) feed directly connected to its agents to a multiple listing service-plus (MLS) feature that enables state-wide property searching, the firm’s tech enhances client and agent experiences.
3. Steadfast selflessness
If Realty Texas, LLC’s coveted industry status proves one thing, it’s that client and agent success can go hand-in-hand. Exceptional service is no longer a buzzword; it’s the key to a more prosperous career.
“I believe you should surround yourself with people who have proven drive, responsibility, and passion, then the wealth from that just naturally happens,” Leisa offers.
“There is plenty of business out there,” she expands. “If we all learn to play nice in the sandbox, do exactly what the TREC intends, follow the rules ethically, and always put the consumer first, I believe trust in all of us will improve.”
It’s a case of ‘practicing what you preach’ for Leisa Ormsbee and Realty Texas, LLC. Despite her leadership position, the Co-owner assists clients with the nitty gritty of real estate transactions, such as fixing up paintwork and getting stuck into gardening. She aims for her team to evoke her values in their careers as she tackles everything from property investments to helping tenants find temporary homes.
All of Leisa Ormsbee’s recommended qualities have the same underlying theme: selflessness. If you care about your clients, you likely already practice these principles in one way or another. Consider locating a brokerage that matches your passion for service, and the outcome could be overwhelmingly positive for all parties.
Spencer Hulse is the Editorial Director at Grit Daily. He is responsible for overseeing other editors and writers, day-to-day operations, and covering breaking news.
