A Brokerage Built on Relationships
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About Us
Simien Properties is a full-service real estate office located in heart of Clear Lake. Our services include residential, commercial, new construction, foreclosures, and rentals. Jimmy Simien and his office agents strive to create great and long-lasting relationships with clients. Their knowledge, experience, and capability to run a virtual real estate office have turned this brokerage into one of the most successful and technologically advanced brokerages in the Clear Lake area.
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Meet Our Team

Jimmy Simien

Joe Haas

Autumn Kalia

LaVonne Daugherty

Brooke Haas

Elli Presley

Nichole Lodrigue

Carol Barrett

Evelyn Black

Teri Brockway

Amie Burns

Meg Cook

Savannah Dietz

Maribel Granados

John Griffith

Renee Harrison

Dee Hicks

Kay Hyle

Alice Jones

Imani Lowery

Kay Mallet

Chelsea Moser

Nikole Northcutt

Marisa Seloff

Karen Sherrill

Misty Simien-Raven

Josue Montenegro

Charlee Nitschmann

Thomas Haas
About Jimmy Simien
Who better to turn to for your Real Estate needs than someone who grew up and raised a family in your area and who’s built a lifetime of contacts and knowledge of the Clear Lake area? A Clear Lake High School and University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate, Jimmy started his career in banking and eventually earned his Real Estate license in 2002. In 2009, Jimmy branched out on his own and Simien Properties was born. Jimmy prides himself in taking care of his clients in every aspect of Real Estate, long after the sale is complete. His integrity, in-depth community and market expertise, effective negotiating skills and extensive network of contacts in the area allow him to serve any client in almost any Real Estate transaction. His success is evident in the numerous word-of-mouth referrals he continuously receives.
About Joe Haas
Joe Haas Jr. is a licensed Real Estate agent in Texas. After handling marketing for a Real Estate company in high school, Joe developed a passion for Real Estate and obtained his license soon after high school graduation. Having also spent time working for a start-up company in the Houston area, Joe brings a wide variety of skills that make the Real Estate transaction as simple as possible for his clients. His vast knowledge of the Houston area combined with his extensive knowledge of the Real Estate process streamlines the home buying and selling process for his clients.
About Autumn Kalia
In 2010, Autumn graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing, and has been fully immersed in Real Estate ever since. After a few years of getting familiar with the industry, she chose to get her license and commit to helping people find their dream home the way so many of her colleagues and mentors have. She recently became an agent with Simien Properties, one of the top producing teams in the greater Houston area, and she couldn’t be happier! She looks forward to assisting our clients with the utmost enthusiasm and customer service.
About Marisa Seloff
Marisa prides herself on her expertise of the selling and purchasing process and her ability to negotiate and facilitate a smooth transaction. Protecting her clients’ best interests is her top priority, and timely communication is a guarantee. Be at ease throughout your Real Estate transaction, whatever it may be, with Marisa navigating you through the process.
Marisa graduated from The University of Houston Clear Lake in May of 2017 with a BS in Business Management and minor in marketing. She has taken extensive coursework in business law and accounting. She studied Real Estate through Champions School of Real Estate and is recognized by the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, and National Society of Leadership and Success.
About Amie Burns
Amie Burns is your Clear Lake expert! She has been a resident of Clear Lake for over 30 years, making her very familiar with the area and community. Amie has also been in the fitness industry for over 16 years, doing everything from owning to managing a local Clear Lake gym. Prior to working in fitness, Amie was in new homes sales for 5 years and also worked in Title. Amie has 3 children and is an active member of the community. Let Amie help you find your new home today!
About Chelsea Moser
Chelsea Moser is one of the most ambitious Real Estate agents in the Greater Houston area—she never settles for anything less than the best when it comes to client care! She prides herself on her ability to find clients that ideal, "shiny penny" property. Along with helping her clients get top dollar when selling their existing property, Chelsea provides her clientele the experience of a one-stop shop by assisting them with purchasing, selling, building, or designing the home of their dreams!
About Nichole Lodrigue
Nichole has lived in the Houston area most of her life. She loves the city for all it has to offer and loves H-town as much as she does Texas. An SHSU alumni, Nichole is excited to be in Real Estate because she loves helping people—and what better way to do that then by finding them the perfect home. She is a proud step mom to her son, Ethan—as well as a puppy mom for her 1-year-old dachshund mix, Dotti. When not busy with those two or working, Nichole loves watching Houston sports.
About Evelyn Black
I have lived, worked, and played in the Greater Clear Lake area my entire life. I went to Clear Lake High School and local San Jacinto College. I have strong ties to our local communities with 17 years' experience in outside sales for Advertising and Marketing.
Now, as a licensed real estate professional and member of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, the Texas Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®, I will bring my experience, dedication, and strong ties to the local communities, to you. I believe in integrity and will provide you with personal attention and excellent customer service.
I don’t just sell houses…I will help you find your home!
If you are looking to Buy, Sell, or Lease, please call me.
Teri Brockway
Teri has had a successful and fulfilling career as an educator, and recently made the move to add “Realtor” to her repertoire. During the day she plans to continue her passion of helping students learn to play instruments. In the evenings and on weekends, she looks forward to helping adults who are planning to make a move. Teri was drawn to Simien Properties because many years ago Jimmy was one of her band parents – she’s still working with him to stop calling her “Ms. Brockway”!
Teri is very excited to be a member of the Simien Properties family. The brokerage will be guiding her on her real estate transactions. This ensures that her clients will receive not only her local expertise, but the expertise of a whole office that specializes in Greater-Houston area real estate. Teri plans to approach this new endeavor with the same care and commitment that she has always given to her teaching career.
Maribel Granados
As a native Houstonian, Maribel is very knowledgeable in the surrounding areas, and being a bilingual real estate agent has given her the advantage of being able to help many Spanish-speaking clients in the ever-growing Hispanic community. Maribel is very motivated to satisfy your real estate needs, whether it’s in renting, buying or selling, relocations or buying your first home. She is dedicated to getting you the best deal possible. She strives for excellence as she continues to educate herself in the changing market. There is no doubt she will deliver her professional excellence for you, so give her a call today! Maribel se enorgullece de poder trabajar y ayudar a la comunidad de habla hispana, hablenle!
John Griffith
John was born and raised in the area and this community has been an important part of his life. It is home to his family, as well as much of his extended family, and is where he has dedicated over twenty years (and counting) towards local law enforcement. His childhood years in the area schools, his adolescent years working in the community, and his adult years as a parent and member of the local law enforcement have helped him to create an extensive knowledge of the area.
John has decided to share his knowledge of the area and to help others find a home in this wonderful community. If you have any questions about any aspect of real estate including refinancing and loans, please don’t hesitate to contact him.
Renee Harrison
Renee started practicing real estate part time in 1995 while she worked full time as a flight attendant with a major airline. She continued her real estate studies by becoming certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution as an arbitrator and is a registered with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Now, with 23 years' experience under her belt, Renee has joined Simien Properties as a full-time real estate agent.
A native Houstonian, Renee resides in Clear Lake. She is a member of the Lakewood Yacht club, founder of Clear Lake Investment Club, and on the board of directors with National Association of Investors Corporation. She volunteers at the GRAND 1894 Opera House in Galveston. Renee is also very passionate about helping animals. Through her volunteer work with animal rescues, she has helped many dogs find their forever loving homes.
If you are planning on buying or selling a home, contact Renee – your local neighborhood expert! Renee takes pride in serving her clients by delivering exceptional service, providing personalized customer care, and establishing lifelong relationships.
Dee Hicks
Born and raised in Nassau, The Bahama Islands, Dee has called Clear Lake City home for the past 36 years. She has witnessed firsthand the exciting changes and growth this area has gone through and is particularly knowledgeable of our local market.
Dee is an experienced paralegal and is now a licensed real estate professional and a member of Houston Association of REALTORS®, the Texas Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. She is very much a people person but her attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, professionalism, honesty, organizational skills, commitment and dedication to her clients sets her apart from others. She will make you feel at ease and valued at all times.
Now a proud member of the Simien Properties team, whether you are a first-time residential home buyer; looking for a vacation home; or looking for investment property, Dee will do her very best to make your search a reality.
Kay Hyle
Kay Hyle’s 10-year career is steeped in customer service. An admitted “people person,” Kay utilizes marketing, management and customer relations skills garnered from public service jobs early in her career to transition smoothly to a highly successful career in real estate sales.
A licensed realtorREALTOR®, Kay is a skilled negotiator who pays close attention to detail. She has enjoyed an enviable success rate in finding the perfect property for first-time homebuyers. Whether buying or selling a $100,000 home or a $1 million home, Kay’s clients receive the same expert care and consideration of their individual needs. Her outstanding client service record has earned her a client experience rating of 4.98 out of 5 stars with the Houston Association of REALTORS®.
Focused on helping clients achieve the American dream of home ownership, Kay offers a special credit to those in service to others – U.S. military veterans, teachers, firefighters, police officers, nurses and others who have dedicated their lives and careers to service. Her “HERO” credit includes a 25% rebate of her personal commission that will be applied to closing costs when a transaction is completed.
Alice Jones
Alice has 30 years of sales experience, 15 of which have been as a Realtor. She’s been a multi-million-dollar producer and has an in-depth knowledge of Clear Lake and Friendswood. Her familiarity with the schools, neighborhoods and surrounding areas makes her an ideal fit for your home buying or selling. Alice works with her clients to get their homes staged and ready for the market. Her online presentation, as well as her marketing skills, make her listings stand out above the rest. Her dedication, integrity and professionalism make the home buying and selling process go smoothly.
Each transaction is different, as each client’s situation is unique. She works side by side with her clients to make informed decisions. Alice regards her strongest quality as excellent service. “First and foremost, I work hard for my clients. Being part of someone’s real estate transaction– and possibly most important financial decision – requires excellent service.” “Excellence in service is my goal, and I strive to exceed my client’s expectations.” Contact Alice to work with a Realtor with experience who loves working with both buyers and sellers.
Imani Lowery
Imani Lowery is passionate about real estate, life and family. The passion he has for real estate is expressed through providing value and exceptional customer service on a consistent, continual basis. The home you choose is a place to enjoy life, a place to raise children, a place to celebrate, and a place to relax. Not only does Imani believe strongly in these facets of enjoyment, he considers them to be vitally necessary components for self and family happiness. That’s why when he is hired as your agent, he will work hard not only to help you obtain the home you desire, but a home that will inspire the purest expression of happiness.
Nikole Northcutt
Nikole is a graduate of the University of Houston Clear Lake. She has a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law and an Associate's Degree in Broadcast Communications with an emphasis in on-air presentation. Nikole has 18 years of sales experience and grew up in a 3 generation Real Estate development family. She is a member of Delta Delta Delta, National Debutante Society, American Cancer Society, Humane Society, A Child is Missing and various other charitable organizations. She has been a licensed realtor for the past 5 years focusing on Investment portfolios and new construction. She has strong ties to the Clear Lake Community and Houston. As a member of the Simien Properties family, she is looking forward to helping home buyers and sellers achieve their goals.
Karen Sherrill
With Karen Sherrill you can count on exceptional service and care during and after the sale. She embraces advances in technology assisting her to work alongside her tech savvy clients; giving her the ability to close a real estate transaction if you are in Houston, out of state or out of the country with the same personalized service. She is a certified Military Relocation Professional to assist families who have served or are serving. With a daughter married to a police officer, two grandchildren and three children in college, she understands the changing demographics of a family and type of home that meets their changing needs.
Karen came to Houston from San Diego in 2005 with her family. Jimmy Simien was her Realtor and was one of the original agents with Simien Properties. Her experience moving across country, as well as working with families and youth for over 30 years (her husband, a Family Life pastor at a local church), gives her unique insight and skill to assist her clients. Buying and selling real estate can be very stressful – she takes great care to help clients, listening, providing information with her relaxed humorous style.
Ask any of her clients for feedback on their experience – many have become friends.
Misty Simien-Raven
Misty Simien-Raven, a Clear Lake High School graduate, has lived in the Clear Lake/ Bay Area for over 30 years. She has over 12 years of residential real estate experience. Prior to beginning her residential real estate career, she worked for 10 years in the commercial real estate industry. This culmination of real estate experience, and her knowledge of the Houston and surrounding area markets, ensures Misty’s ability to guide her clients through the buying and selling process effortlessly. Her use of the latest technology to navigate the real estate market guarantees that her clients will get the best and most up-to-date service. Misty is a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, the Texas Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.
Misty is a mother of two girls, and the wife and daughter of Marines. When she’s not working, she loves spending time outdoors with her girls and two dogs, as well as being an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Carol Barrett
A native of Chicago and a transplant from Boston, I have been a proud Houstonian since 1997. Raising my family in Clear Lake and teaching music in numerous CCISD schools for over 20 years has deeply enhanced my knowledge about the community and surrounding areas. My passion for helping and educating people that led to a successful and rewarding private flute teaching career is now fueling my dedication to homebuyers and sellers. I strive to consistently offer excellent communication skills, a joyful and dedicated work ethic, and principled negotiation skills. All my clients can expect patience, kindness, and guidance throughout the entire buying or selling process. I look forward to helping you find your perfect home, or sell the one that has served you well!
Kay Mallet
Kay Mallet has years of real estate experience selling foreclosures, working with both investors and residential clients. She also has 30 years of experience in the Oil Industry where she worked on Global Implementations, training and system applications, and traveled world-wide working with diverse cultures while executing contracts. Kay has a Bachelor of Business Management from Letourneau University. Both her business and industry backgrounds have made Kay well-attuned to sensing and meeting all of her clients’ needs!
Outside of work, Kay is an active member of St. Claire Church Clear Lake. If she’s not running a marathon or working out at the gym, you can find her spending time with her family and beloved twin grandchildren!
LaVonne Daugherty - Office Manager
LaVonne joined Simien Properties as the office manager in 2012. She has been working in the real estate field for the past 22 years in the Greater Clear Lake area. She is a graduate of South Houston High School and has lived in the Galveston County area for most of her life. One of her great passions is coaching for the local Special Olympics organization for the past 30 years. She loves spending time outdoors with her son and dog. She is a vital part of the Simien Properties day-to-day operations.
Meg Cook - Social Media Coordinator
Meg coordinates Simien Properties’ Social Media marketing. Her experiences as the former General Manager of her college’s internet-based radio station have made her well-versed in social media strategy and promotion. She is a graduate of Clear Springs High School and graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Animation. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Visualization from Texas A&M. Meg has lived in the League City all of her life, and is very familiar with the Clear Lake area. She is excited to show the community the great things that are happening at Simien Properties.
Elli Presley
Elli is one of the newest additions to the team! She comes to us with over 2 years of real estate experience, and will be acting as our Transaction Coordinator moving forward. Prior to Real Estate, she worked in the vacation property management field. She was born in Galveston, TX (BOI) and loves being on the water. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her daughter Rylee, and being in the sun!
Brooke Haas
Brooke started her career in the banking industry and brings 10+ years of customer experience to the team. A native of Pearland, TX she is very familiar with the Houston area. Brooke is happily married to her husband of 12 years, Joe. In her free time Brooke enjoys shuttling her 3 kids around to baseball & dance and playing with the family Goldendoodle, Beau.
Savannah Dietz
Savannah comes from a background in both customer service and sales, and prides herself in building strong relationships with her clients and putting their needs first in helping find their perfect home. Savannah graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Management & Marketing. Since then she has found her new home here in the Clear Lake area. When she’s not in the office, she loves being outside, hiking and fishing, and spending time with her boyfriend and sweet chocolate lab, Chewie. She looks forward to building a relationship with you and helping you find your new home!
Josue Montenegro
Josue Montenegro was born and raised in Pasadena, giving him an intimate knowledge of the Houston-area. Josue graduated from Sam Rayburn High School before attending and graduating from the Champions School of Real Estate. Having worked in customer service-based jobs throughout high school, Josue understands that the client's needs come first. He prides himself on always having his clients' best interest at heart and loves negotiating deals on their behalf. As both a Realtor and an individual, Josue is hardworking and always puts others before himself. A self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Josue supports all things Houston: Rockets, Texans, and Astros! Contact Josue today to find out how he can serve you on your home buying or selling journey.
Charlee Nitschmann
Charlee is a Texas Tech University graduate with a Bachelor in Communications and minor in Public Relations. She is a South Texas Native but found her home in Houston shortly after graduation. She is passionate about creating connections and maintaining relationships with her clients. Charlee is committed to helping her clients make informed decisions throughout every real estate transaction by having clear communication and full transparency. She prides herself in prioritizing her clients needs and interests. When she isn’t growing her business, Charlee enjoys spending time with friends and family, being active in her community, and routing on her favorite sports teams.
Thomas Haas
Thomas is a Pearland native and attended Glenda Dawson High School. He spent the past 6 years working in the service industry, where he realized he had a passion for serving his community. Following in his family’s footsteps, Thomas obtained his real estate license. Since then, Thomas has been helping his clients meet all of their real estate needs. In Thomas’ free time, he enjoys watching his local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, and taking care of his dog Winston. Thomas looks forward to serving you!
Houston
Energy and diversity typify the world-class city of Houston, Texas. Innovation and imagination attract an optimistic population that supports the city’s robust economy. As the fifth largest metropolitan area in the country, the compact downtown area includes the Houston Convention Center, the Texas Museum of Natural History, and the University of Texas at Houston. Citizens of Houston are invited to share in the role of improving government. Transparency is facilitated by the innovative Open Data program that encourages cooperative relationships between Houston government and its citizens.
Clear Lake
Clear Lake is an affluent southeast Harris county waterfront region, that is a master-planned segment of Greater Houston’s Bay Area. The aerospace industry, recreation, and tourism support the city’s growing economy. It’s not only home to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, but Clear Lake also has one of the largest concentrations of recreational boats and marinas in the nation.
League City
League City, the third largest boating anchorage in the United Staes, is also Galveston County’s largest city. Rich historical tradition can be experienced in local attractions like the 1898 schoolhouse at West Bay Common School Children’s Museum, and the Butler Longhorn Museum. Over 100,000 Texans call this vibrant city “home,” and the culture complements family values and proactive community growth.
Pearland
Less than half an hour south of Houston is Pearland, one of the safest and fastest-growing cities in Texas. Pearland’s 1893 name was inspired by the abundance of pear trees. Over eighty percent of the city is residential so it boasts a population that surpasses 150,000. The city’s cost of living is below the national average, and it’s close to Houston’s world-class cultural amenities, professional sports, and family attractions.
Friendswood
In the northwest corner of Galveston County is a city that had its beginnings as an 1895 Quaker colony. With a sparse suburban feel, the city still revolves around family, schools, and church. The Quakers, who are also called Friends, established farms that later became the idyllic setting for new Friendswood subdivisions. Within fifty miles, residents can experience Gulf Coast recreation and attractions.
Seabrook
Boating, biking, hiking, and fishing—the small town of Seabrook has it all! Crime rate is low, schools are ranked high, and household income is way above the Texas state average. Shopping, dining, and entertainment enliven the Harris County coastal community, while a 30-mile northwest drive brings you into the cultural destination of Houston.The 15,000 Seabrook residents experience the best of both worlds.
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