Meet the Gentry Group. They are highly skilled real estate professionals committed to providing their clients with the best services available in the Austin real estate market. They represent a combined total of 46 years of experience in the Austin real estate market, which translates into a big advantage for the clients they represent. In addition, each group member brings other professional experience and skills to the various components of the real estate transaction insuring their clients a level of specialized services rarely seen in the real estate profession.
Gary Gentry
¨ Baylor University, BA
¨ 10 years experience, hospital administration
¨ 23 years experience, residential investments and sales
Gary brings the finely honed negotiation skills and attention to detail he used in hospital administration to the real estate transaction. Gary’s clients will find that in every step of the process, from negotiating the contract offer to negotiating repairs, The Gentry Group is determined to insure their clients will benefit financially. Gary’s involvement in community affairs also serves clients by making him a great source of pertinent information regarding future highway plans, neighborhood development and zoning, environmental issues and other factors that could influence home purchase decisions and future appreciation of value.
Melondie Gentry
¨ Baylor University, BA & University of Texas at Austin, MA and Mid-Management Certification
¨ 15 years experience, public schools--teacher, administrator & consultant
¨ 13 years experience, residential real estate
Melondie is a member of The Gentry Group who specializes in working with buyers. Buyers often find Mel’s background in education helpful as they evaluate school options for their children. She helps them understand the significance of school ratings, test scores, and present and future tracking boundaries, etc. In addition to being a valuable resource to buyers, her administrative skills help insure that The Gentry Group office runs smoothly.
Colleen Cox
¨ University of Texas at Austin, BS in Public Relations
¨ 2004 Olympic SILVER medallist in 4 x 100 freestyle relay
¨ 3 years experience, Speedo Authentic Fitness
¨ 4 years experience, pharmaceutical spokesperson
Colleen is the most recent addition to The Gentry Group. Colleen was successful in the sport of swimming because she focused on the details, and she now brings that same focus and commitment to our group. As a buyer/listing specialist, Colleen focuses her attention on the unique needs and wants of each individual client. She works diligently to make sure that the homebuying/selling process is a smooth and enjoyable experience for her clients. Colleen offers a “GOLD” level of service to Gentry Group clients.
Gentry Talley
¨ Texas Christian University, BS in Psychology
¨ 1 year Management Training with the Ritz-Carlton, Naples
¨ 2 years Group Sales experience with GE Financial Assurance, Employer Services Group, formerly known as Phoenix Home Life Mutual
¨ 5 years experience, residential real estate
Gentry’s unique people skills, as well as her understanding of exceptional customer service certainly make her an excellent addition to The Gentry Group. As a buyer specialist, Gentry will focus her attention on the unique needs and wants of each individual buyer. She works diligently with buyers to help them focus on areas and neighborhoods that best meet their criteria. Helping clients transition to Austin or to a new area of the city and helping them access local resources and services is Gentry’s specialty.
Claire Scott
¨ University of Texas at Austin, BBA in Marketing
¨ 5 years experience with The Gentry Group
The Gentry Group was thrilled to have Claire join them on a full-time basis after she graduated from the University of Texas in December of 2002. Claire worked part-time for The Gentry Group while completing her studies at the Red McCombs School of Business. Claire is our Listing Manager and is in charge of all Gentry Group marketing efforts. She is an invaluable asset to The Gentry Group and we know our clients will appreciate her calm, competent manner as they sell their homes.
Heather Farnsworth
¨ University of Texas at Austin School of Communication, BS in Speech
¨ 6 years experience with a major title company in the Austin area
¨ 11 year experience, residential real estate
Heather’s real estate career began in the research facilities of a local title company. Work in the Escrow and Marketing sectors of the title business developed her sense of detail and her interpersonal skills. In recent years, Heather’s knowledge of real estate and her keen commitment to client service has allowed her to work with several top-producing agents in the Austin community as a closing manager.
