Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes

For more than 25 years, Houston Realtor Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes has been leading buyers and sellers to success with a hands-on approach that empowers clients and instills confidence. She knows that everyone's goals are unique, and she's deeply involved in every aspect of exceeding their objectives. Dee Dee is a true partner, a fantastic listener and a knowledgeable resource, and her top-notch support staff ensures that every client feels like her only client.

After earning her bachelor's degree in political science from Southwest Texas State University, Dee Dee studied to be an attorney, acted as a licensed estate planner and ran her own business. She credits that experience with honing her exceptional marketing skills, elite customer service and her firm grasp on the financial and legal aspects of the real estate process. As an in-demand realtor, she's known for her hard work, empathy and compassion, and clients rave about her attention to detail, amiable and straightforward manner, and willingness to go above and beyond for their needs.

Dee Dee masterfully orchestrates every detail of presenting the home to shine above the competition when working with sellers. She is closely involved in each step, from the first meeting with the owner to coordinating staging and photography and setting the ideal sale price. Her proven process frequently results in fast, top-dollar sales and multiple bid scenarios. For buyers, Dee Dee is a steadfast advocate whose understanding of the city's many communities is indispensable. She specializes in the River Oaks, Memorial and Tanglewood areas but works with clients at all price points in neighborhoods all over Houston.

Dee Dee demonstrates her devotion to her craft with ongoing education, including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and Certified Negotiation Expert designations. With her ideal mix of experience and expertise, it's no surprise she has earned numerous industry accolades and record-breaking sales. According to the Houston Business Journal, Dee Dee sold six of the priciest homes in Houston in 2020, including the No. 1 most expensive home. She was ranked No. 19 in volume for individual agents in Texas in 2020 per WSJ Real Trends and was recognized as Houston Business Journal's No. 3 luxury agent in 2018. During the daunting 2020 market, Dee Dee sold more than 21 multimillion-dollar homes, and she's notably sold 9111 Memorial Drive not once but twice for over $6 million. In 2023, Dee Dee was named the No. 3 luxury agent in Houston and the No. 3 agent by sales volume by the Houston Business Journal, along with the No. 12 agent by sales volume in Texas by Real Trends.

A longtime River Oaks resident, Dee Dee has called Houston home for 35 years. She's always on the move and a well-known fixture around town. You might find Dee Dee playing pickleball or tennis, walking her dog, riding bikes Downtown with her husband, or walking to one of the city's many fantastic restaurants.