A real estate Broker with over 24 years of experience in the industry,
Terri has served as a member of the Texas Association of Realtors Professional Standards and Ethics Committee for more than nine years and is an approved instructor for the Texas Real Estate Commission for nine different courses. Who says that "those who can't do, teach?" Clearly Terri proves this adage wrong. She has also served on Houston Association of Realtors Training & Member Profitability Taskforce Member since 2002.
Terri Guerra was recently awarded the Certified Seller Representative® (CSR®) and the Accredited Home-Staging Specialist (AHS) designation. In today’s increasingly competitive real estate market, Terri sets herself apart by helping homeowners price, market and showcase their homes for maximum impact to potential buyers.
Terri, a Heights resident for over 23 years has a name that is trusted in the community. She believes strongly in community involvement and the power of networking. She is the past President of the Woodland Heights Civic Association, a position Terri served in 2005-2006 and 2008-2009, co-chairperson for the Woodland Heights Civic Association, Lights in the Heights® and volunteers for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and various other church and school activities. She is also strong advocate for the fight against breast cancer working with the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation since 2002. The foundation was the recipient of the John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup for 2006.
Of all these accomplishments, the one she is most proud of is her family; her daughter Tara, her sons Travis and Trevor and her husband Todd.
What People Are saying about Terri
My husband and I had the fortune of working with Terri Guerra as our real estate broker last year both on the sale of our home and the purchase of a new one. I can honestly say it was one of the most pleasurable home buying/selling experiences we’ve ever had.
From the moment she first presented her ideas I knew we were working with someone who was a true professional. Just a few of the things that make Terri stand out in the very large sea of Realtors in the Houston area are her responsiveness, her trustworthiness, her energy, and her thoughtfulness. There was never an hour or day that I could not reach her thanks to her tireless work ethic. She instantly removed any and all stress from our minds. One of the things we thought would be a major hurdle was our two large dogs. However, Terri took such great care of our dogs during the process that I think they actually missed her afterwards. When hurdles arose – and there were many in our situation - Terri always found a solution and kept a positive attitude. I’ll never forget the forethought and kindness she exhibited the day we finally moved into our new house when Terri drove up with an enormous bag of food and drinks (enough for us and the movers) plus a couple bottles of wine for my husband and me to celebrate later. By the time our home sale and purchase were over, Terri felt like a part of our family.
Jennifer & David Hoff
Terri represented me in the sale of my home earlier this year. She came highly recommended by a customer of my husband’s who said she was extremely knowledgeable of the area where my home was located, which is exactly what we were looking for.
At our first meeting, she was poised, confident, had an excellent presentation for us and answered all of our questions. We were particularly pleased with her marketing methods, which are so crucial for home sellers. We knew right away that we wanted her to be our agent and were not disappointed.
I was impressed with the number of showings there were and that it only took about a week before we got an offer! The entire transaction, listing through closing, went smoothly and without a hitch. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Lisa Atkins
We first met Terri as an agent where she was showing a home she had listed in our neighborhood. We were taking the opportunity to look at other homes in our immediate area. She impressed us with her knowledge of the neighborhood and how she genuinely seemed to care about us. As neighbors, we crossed paths with each other occasionally at local restaurants where we expanded our acquaintance. During that time, we learned more about the depth of her involvement in the community as the President of the community and the school district.
When we decided to sale our home, we knew we wanted to consider her as our agent. We interviewed several agents as part of the selection process. Terri won us over by what initially caught out attention in the first place – her genuine approach to the client. She embraced the same enthusiasm we had for our home and we knew that would go far with potential buyers. In our assessment while other Realtors may be equally as knowledgeable about a home or neighborhood, Terri removes the clinical aspect of it being a ‘transaction’ and makes it a ‘people’ experience.
Terri absolutely knows and understands the intricate nuances of a real estate transaction which when coupled with her warm and genuine approach to clients makes her an incomparable agent. The choice was not hard for us.
As our agent, Terri exceeded every expectation we could have had and surprised us with others. The extent she went through to ensure we were successful in selling our home was impressive. I am confident that the level of service she provided is atypical in the industry.
Rocky Perkins & John Shaffer
Terri sold our home last year and we were very pleased with her representation. Her attention to detail and no-pressure approach was greatly appreciated.
One of the things that made Terri’s service stand out was her attention to detail before we placed our home on the market. She spent hours in our home helping rearrange, de-clutter, and select neutral paints that would appeal to a broader range of buyers. She has impeccable taste and the ability to see a home through the lens of a Buyer.
Terri was also in close contact throughout the entire process. She told us upfront that she would not list more properties than she could manage with a “hands on” approach. After our home was on the market, we saw the value in having a Realtor who stayed involved in the day-to-day marketing. Terri returned our phone calls and emails promptly. We were nervous sellers and having our calls returned by Terri rather than speaking with an assistant made the process less stressful.
We also saw a strict ethical standard in Terri. We were not concerned about getting into gray areas which might create legal or other problems down the road. It was very apparent that Terri knew exactly what was appropriate and what crossed the line. She is a Realtor that would refuse to get near anything that is ethically questionable.
Our property was only on the market a short time and we credit Terri with this success. We followed her advice on changes to our home prior to listing. In addition, she set realistic expectations about the market value of our home. We had no unexpected problems at closing and our buyer was even impressed with Terri’s abilities.
In the event we sell our current home, our first call will be to Terri. She is now our friend as well as Realtor.
Dave and Kris Errickson
Terri’s professionalism, commitment, thoroughness and personal care are just a few of the many reasons why working with Terri was such a positive experience. I have nothing but words of praise for Terri.
Adriana Pineda
I originally contacted Terri in a professional capacity to help us determine the feasibility of remodeling and adding on to the 1930’s bungalow we were rapidly outgrowing. I knew her familiarity with the neighborhood and knowledge of the market would give us a good indicator of whether we could, or should take on such a huge task.
In the many discussions that followed, Terri was extremely patient and helpful while I made the decision to sell. Terri made sure our selling process was quick and painless. Our neighborhood home tour was rapidly approaching and Terri understood the importance of timing our first weekend on the market with the influx of traffic on our street. Because of her extensive knowledge of the neighborhood and her personal attention to our home, we were under contract in 5 days.
Despite my initial inability to focus on what I wanted in my next house, she helped me find the perfect home two blocks away. I was like I remodeled without the work!
Terri’s impeccable professionalism and expertise has prompted me to refer her to all my friends. I continue to seek her advice on real estate matters and trust her judgment when making decisions about my home.
Michelle Gardner