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“Mary is a top-notch Heights Realtor and she and her team have remarkable knowledge of the luxury home market.”

Mary Wassef

ABOUT MARY WASSEF
broker/owner

A distinguished Five-Star Realtor® in Houston Heights, brings two decades of local residency and 17 years of real estate expertise to her clients. Consistently ranking in the Top 1% of all Realtors® in Houston for over a decade, Mary’s exceptional performance speaks for itself. Her outstanding achievements have earned her a coveted membership in the prestigious Forbes Real Estate Council, further attesting to her industry acumen and esteemed reputation.

Mary is a highly regarded expert in luxury and historic homes, specializing in the Houston Heights and surrounding areas. Her extensive knowledge, strong relationships with renowned builders, and active involvement in local organizations make her an invaluable resource for clients seeking the finest representation in this exclusive market. With a deep understanding of the unique intricacies of luxury and historic properties, Mary consistently delivers exceptional results, providing unparalleled guidance and access to the finest homes. Her unwavering commitment and passion for this specialized market ensure a truly exceptional real estate experience for her clients.

BACKGROUND

Mary started her real estate career in 2003, using her background in sales and investments to help her clients get the most out of their real estate transactions.

She quickly became a top producer in Houston, and in 2011, opened up her own brokerage, Circa Real Estate. Her brokerage now has more than 35 agents and is recognized nationally by PRNews as Top Three in the country for Community Involvement and Top Ten in the country for Marketing. Circa Real Estate is currently the fastest-growing brokerage in the Houston Heights.

Mary has formed lasting relationships with builders and investors in Houston. Walking through hundreds of homes each year, Mary is a consultant on property improvement and helps her clients understand what they need to do to maximize the value of their home.

Mary’s listings sell, on average, within 2% of their listed price.

Mary Wassef - Owner of Circa Real Estate - Houston TX

COMMUNITY

Mary decided to turn her Heights brokerage into a commission-free gallery for local artists, and use the space as a place for community events. Her clients love to network with local business owners and be a part of their neighborhood in a fun way. Mary’s clients also enjoy fun private events throughout the year, such as the annual Crawfish Boil at Karbach, a private White Linen Night party, Christmas parties and donation drives, and more.

Mary is recognized nationally for her involvement in and extensive knowledge of Houston, winning four recognitions and a First Place Award by PR News up against brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Dove, and more. No other US brokerage has received these recognitions. Mary’s brokerage has also been voted a NextDoor “Neighborhood Favorite” for three years running.

Mary Wassef - Circa Real Estate - Client Appreciation - Special Events

COMMUNITY

Mary decided to turn her Heights brokerage into a commission-free gallery for local artists, and use the space as a place for community events. Her clients love to network with local business owners and be a part of their neighborhood in a fun way. Mary’s clients also enjoy fun private events throughout the year, such as the annual Crawfish Boil at Karbach, a private White Linen Night party, Christmas parties and donation drives, and more.

Mary is recognized nationally for her involvement in and extensive knowledge of Houston, winning four recognitions and a First Place Award by PR News up against brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Dove, and more. No other US brokerage has received these recognitions. Mary’s brokerage has also been voted a NextDoor “Neighborhood Favorite” for three years running.

“CRUCIAL INSIGHTS”

“Mary’s knowledge of the local market and customer trends is crucial to my decision-making from selecting lots, to architecture, to interior design.”

“TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVERS”

““Mary Wassef and her team at Circa are talented problem solvers who can get things done. They have a strong network of people to help you with whatever you need. They are very responsive and make things happen quickly.””

"TOP-NOTCH HEIGHTS REALTOR"

“TOP-NOTCH HEIGHTS REALTOR”

Mary is a top-notch Heights Realtor and she and her team have remarkable knowledge of the luxury home market. Mary, Mark, and her incredible team made the often-stressful process of searching for buying a home a breeze.”

“GREAT EXPERIENCE”

“GREAT EXPERIENCE”

“Over the last three years, we have worked with Mary and her team on several home buying and selling transactions. We have had a great experience and would thoroughly recommend them.”

“CRUCIAL INSIGHTS”

“CRUCIAL INSIGHTS”

“Mary’s knowledge of the local market and customer trends is crucial to my decision-making from selecting lots, to architecture, to interior design.”

“TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVERS”

“TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVERS”

“Mary Wassef and her team at Circa are talented problem solvers who can get things done. They have a strong network of people to help you with whatever you need. They are very responsive and make things happen quickly.”

“TRUE EXPERTS”

“TRUE EXPERTS”

“We have worked with Mary and her team for the past 10 years and will continue to over and over. Mary and her team are professionals and experts at what they do! All of our transactions closed smoothly and effortlessly.”

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