WE KNOW COUNTRY PROPERTY
We specialize in farms and ranches, country estates, recreational properties, weekend retreats and transitional investment land. Years of professional development and experience has resulted in our competence in areas such as; appraisal, easements. rights of way, water rights, mineral rights, conservation easements, wildlife habitat, like property exchanges, environmental issues and more.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
ABOUT DEBRA
Debra Allen is a licensed Texas real estate broker and a broker/owner of Allen Realty Advisors. She graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters degree in business administration (MBA). She has held senior positions at the the University of Houston and AIG. Debra and Albert have invested in real estate throughout their married life. She is active in the brokerage of rural property near Houston. Debra is a member of the National, Texas and Houston Associations of Realtors.
ABOUT ALBERT
Albert Allen grew up in a South Texas ranching family, graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Land Economics and served as an officer in the US Army. He is a 5th generation Texan whose ancestors fought in the battle of San Jacinto. He has been involved in the appraisal, buying, selling and brokerage of real estate (particularly rural property) all of his adult life.
Albert is a member of the Realtor Land Institute (RLI), Texas Land Brokers Network (TLBN), Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB), and the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Texas. He holds the ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) designation. Albert is a Past President of the REALTORS Land Institute Texas Chapter.
Albert formed Allen, Williford & Seale (AWS) which eventually became the largest independent appraisal firm specializing in right of way valuation and litigation support in the nation. In 2015, Albert sold his interest in AWS and joined his wife Debra in forming Allen Realty Advisors. They are active in the brokerage of fine quality rural land near Houston.
Albert is a past board member of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) and a past International President of the IRWA. While an appraiser, he held the CRE (Counselor of Real Estate), MAI (Appraisal Institute) and SR/WA (Right of Way) designations.
Albert is uniquely qualified to assist buyers and sellers with high end rural properties in Texas.
ABOUT JIM
Jim Coleman grew up on a ranch in South Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and also attended the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University, where he received a graduate degree in banking. Jim recently retired from a 46 year career in banking. The last 28 years as President of a bank in Huntsville, Texas. Over his career he has enjoyed helping individuals and families purchase land throughout the state. Jim is a licensed Texas real estate agent. He is a member of the National, Texas and Houston Associations of Realtors.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Just bought a nice place south of Huntsville with the help of our realtor, Albert Allen. He was a pleasure to work with. Although my wife and I had some trouble with decision making early on, Al was patient. He is very knowledgeable about rural property around Houston. I appreciated that, after listening to us, he didn’t waste our time. He showed us properties that were real prospects which met our needs and respected our limits. When we found what we wanted, Al guided us through an atypical and complicated closing process. We couldn’t have been happier with Albert Allen as our realtor. A real professional. Highly recommended.”
– James Duncan
“Mr. Albert Allen,
You are a very kind and trustworthy man who believes in HELPING others. The way you spoke about your Mother was most impressive. I trusted you with a key to my home along with permission to enter without me being present. You went above and beyond to sell two separate properties of mine and if I should ever have any more to sell, you can bet I’ll call you first. Wishing you the very best in your new adventure. May God Bless you, your wife, and family.”
-Kathryn Truehitt
WE ARE AVAILABLE
Allen Realty Advisors has a lot of experience. We are competent, we are professional and we are available to you even if you are not in the market right now. Give us a call, text or complete our contact form with questions you have regarding your journey of finding land, selling land or being a good steward of what you already own.
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