North Fort Worth Real Producers - March 2026

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THE PARTNERS WHO Raise THE Bar

In conversations with top agents, one theme comes up again and again. When it comes to the businesses they choose to work with, trust is not optional. It is everything.

The right partners do more than help close transactions. They protect relationships. They communicate clearly. They solve problems before they become problems. They understand that every deal carries a client’s finances, future, and reputation with it. That is the standard.

Real estate has never been a solo sport. The strongest agents build strong teams around them, and the strongest

communities are built on alignment and trust. That is why we are so intentional about our RP Preferred Partners.

Every RP Preferred Partner has been intentionally vetted and selected to align with the standards of this community. They are not here by accident. They are here because they meet the level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment expected by top-producing agents.

This community only works because of that alignment. Our partners are not simply advertisers. They are businesses who believe in building long-term relationships inside this room. Their

investment into Real Producers is ultimately an investment into you, the top-producing agents in DFW.

They make it possible for us to host meaningful events that bring the right people together. They make it possible for our magazine to feature agents without charging a dollar. They help create a platform where recognition is earned, not bought.

When you see an RP Preferred Partner at an event or in these pages, take a moment to thank them. And beyond that, consider working with them. They are here because they have committed to showing up at the level this community deserves.

We regularly hear from agents who say that having a trusted network of aligned businesses inside Real Producers changes the way they operate. Knowing the people around them share the same standards gives them confidence in every referral they make.

That is the power of this room.

To every RP Preferred Partner, thank you. You raise the bar. You protect the integrity of this community. And you help make DFW real estate stronger because of it.

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TEXAS-SIZED HEART Texas Tammy® Francois

There’s a quiet confidence about Tammy Francois that doesn’t ask for attention; she earns it. Known across Fort Worth and Pilot Point as Texas Tammy®, she has built her business by planting deep roots in her community. In just four years in real estate, Tammy has emerged as a rising star not because she moves fast, but because she shows up long after the closing table has cleared.

“I’ve always believed in being wellrounded and fully committed to whatever I’m part of,” Tammy says. That philosophy was shaped long before she ever held a real estate license. Raised in Oak Point and educated in Little Elm, she balanced academics with student council, National Honor Society, musical theatre, and dance. Outside the classroom, her upbringing looked very different—horses, chickens, dogs, and the kind of ranchette life that teaches responsibility early. “You learn quickly

that things don’t get done unless you show up and do the work,” she explains.

That work ethic was reinforced at home. Both of Tammy’s parents were business owners, and watching them grind through long hours and heavy responsibility left a lasting impression.

“I learned early on that building something of your own isn’t for the faint of heart.” That lesson followed her into college, where she became the first in her family to earn a degree—

graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. The blend of discipline, creativity, and analytical thinking would later become a cornerstone of how she serves clients.

Before real estate, Tammy’s career path took a few unexpected turns. “Before real estate, I like to joke that I sold drugs—legally,” she says with a laugh. Her professional journey began in veterinary medicine, fueled by a dream of becoming an equine veterinarian. She spent nearly a decade as a veterinary technician and even served as an equine surgery technician at Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. When vet school plans didn’t unfold as expected, she pivoted into pharmaceutical sales—first equine, then human—eventually working with Johnson & Johnson.

That chapter sharpened skills she still relies on today. “Every step taught me how to serve clients, educate with integrity, and build trust,” she says. When COVID hit, it created space for reflection and a bold decision that would change the trajectory of her life. Tammy chose to bet on herself. In February 2021, she officially launched her real estate career with Century 21 Judge Fite Company, founding what would become the Texas T Realty Team.

Her passion for real estate, however, started earlier. “Around 2018, I stumbled upon Bigger Pockets and started learning about building long-term wealth through real estate,” she recalls. “That education completely changed the way I viewed money, ownership, and opportunity.” It also shaped her mission: to help families protect themselves, build wealth, and make informed decisions with confidence.

In the beginning of her real estate career, Tammy remembers being “bright-eyed, bushy-tailed,” only to discover that the first year would be humbling. Mentored by a top-producing agent with more than 20 years of experience, she learned the realities of the business from the inside out. “On paper, I didn’t close many transactions

that first year, but those lessons were priceless.” She describes that season as “being an arrow pulled all the way back.” When it was finally released, she says simply, “I flew.”

Each year brought growth, and by year three, the lightbulb turned on. By year four, she was building momentum while staying grounded. With nearly $20 million in career volume and close to $12 million in 2025 alone, Tammy’s rise has been steady, not rushed. Recognition followed: Spirit Awards, Rookie of the Year, a Masters Ruby Award, and being named a Rising Star Real Estate Agent by Five Star Professional. This month, she is being awarded her first Centurion Award, a prestigious award given by Century 21, often to the top 2% in their brokerage in a calendar year.

Yet ask Tammy what success means, and she has a different answer. “Success is rooted in service and impact,” she says. “It’s the work before, the guidance during, and the relationship long after.” Advocacy is central to her role. “Families need an advocate—someone who will fight for them, protect their best interests, and always have their back.”

That commitment extends beyond clients to the community she loves. As a Board Member and Secretary for the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Planning & Zoning Committee, Tammy is deeply invested in responsible growth. “I’m passionate about putting Pilot Point on the map—not just as a place to live, but as a community that’s growing with intention.” She’s proud to have helped bring new businesses, including a major travel center come to town, always with an eye toward honoring her community.

Perhaps nothing captures her philosophy more clearly than a moment behind the scenes of HGTV’s Chasing the West. By simply leading with service, Tammy connected a producer with her clients, two of whom ended up on the show. “When you lead with service and put people first, the opportunities take care of themselves,” she says. For her,

the spotlight was never the point. “It’s about the people.”

What keeps her going is daily motivation, literally. Quoting Zig Ziglar, Tammy believes motivation must be renewed. Grounded by fitness, fueled by family, and supported by her husband Eric, she thrives on growth. “I’ve learned that I am my own limit,” she says. Challenges don’t intimidate her; they sharpen her.

When asked what she wants to be remembered for, she says, “If my lasting impact is that I helped families feel protected, valued, and supported, and that I left my community better than I found it, then I’ll know I did something right.”

The trajectory for this Rising Star is clear. Rooted in serving her clients, her community, and her family, Tammy shows her big heart—bigger than Texas.

You learn quickly that things don’t get done unless you show up and do the work.”

JONES BEN

CLOSE WITH CONFIDENCE & GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE

In a real estate transaction, timing is everything—but so is trust. When one piece falters, the entire process can feel disjointed. Ben Jones, agency owner of Goosehead Insurance – Ben Jones Agency, has built his business around making sure that never happens. For him, insurance isn’t a separate step or a last-minute scramble. It’s an essential part of a well-orchestrated experience, designed to move clients from contract to close with confidence.

“The home buying process should function like a well-oiled machine,” Ben explains. In his ideal flow, each professional plays their role seamlessly. A client starts with a real estate agent, moves to a lender for preapproval, returns to the agent for the excitement of home shopping, and once under contract, the lender begins underwriting. That’s where Ben’s team steps in. “As soon as the lender begins, the lender or agent refer their clients to us to shop out and find the most suitable insurance fit. We find the best coverage for the best price, issue the policy, and then send the binder to the lender so they get the clear-to-close for the client.”

That streamlined approach isn’t accidental, it’s the result of years of experience, intentional systems, and a deeply personal connection to the Goosehead brand. Ben’s story with Goosehead began long before he opened his agency. Born in Calgary, Alberta, he moved to Flower Mound, Texas, in 2001. Goosehead Insurance, founded by his aunt and uncle in 2003, became part of his everyday life. His father joined the company shortly after it launched, and Ben grew up watching it evolve. “I remember our first offices where we started out in executive suites… and now we have a business of over 1,400 franchise and corporate locations,” he says.

That early exposure shaped his work ethic. While still in high school, Ben began working at Goosehead as a finance associate, managing trust accounting, commissions, and financial analysis. There were days he’d leave school early to present projects to senior leadership. “It was great experience throughout high school and college,” he recalls, and it laid a foundation that would later set him apart.

After graduating from Brigham Young University in 2016 with a finance degree, Ben spent four years as a financial advisor. That chapter proved critical. “Most insurance agencies have a very transactional approach,” he says. “With our agency, we take an advisory approach, similar to how I operated as a financial advisor.” Policies are broken down line by line, coverages explained in plain language, and recommendations tailored carefully. “We are coverage focused,” Ben emphasizes. “We want a balance where we find the best coverage for the best price, but in that order.”

In February 2020, Ben opened his Goosehead agency. Two weeks later, the world shut down. “I’d be lying if I didn’t have the ‘what the heck did I get myself into’ thoughts,” he admits. But instead of retreating, he leaned in, cold calling, networking, and building relationships one conversation at a time. Those early connections remain central to his business today. “If those people were not willing to give me an opportunity… my business would be nowhere near where we are today.”

“Freedom is the ability to own your time and choose who you work with.”

Five years later, his agency is one of the top-producing Goosehead agencies in the country. Nationally, his team ranked #22 by production volume, and Ben personally ranked #5 among thousands of agents. Still, he measures success less by rankings and more by responsibility.

“Any interactions that we have as a business represent my family,” he says. “We hold ourselves to a high standard.”

That sense of stewardship shows up in how his team operates. Goosehead is the largest independent insurance broker in Texas, which gives his clients access to proprietary discounts and a broad marketplace. But Ben is intentional about who he works with.

“We only offer insurance carriers that have A ratings with the Better Business Bureau and AM Best,” he explains. “We want to make sure clients are with carriers that will actually take care of them when necessary.”

His specialty lies in homeowners insurance, particularly for clients

with more complex needs. While his agency can help anyone, “helping homebuyers is our specialty,” he says. Systems are designed to complement the real estate process, not interrupt it. With the right information, his team can shop rates, review coverage, bind a policy, and deliver it to a lender within an hour. They can even run CLUE reports to assess prior claims before offers are written.

Ben defines success as a balance of freedom, impact, and alignment. “Freedom is the ability to own your time and choose who you work with,” he says. “Impact is knowing your clients and your team are better because of you. Alignment is when your work matches your values and your ambition doesn’t come at the cost of your family or peace.”

Family is always first. Ben and his wife, McKay, recently welcomed their first son, DJ, and now call Argyle home. As the oldest of five siblings—and

after losing his father unexpectedly in 2016—Ben carries a strong sense of responsibility. “I do everything possible to be a great example,” he says.

Looking ahead, his goals are ambitious. This year, his team aims to help more than 1,100 new families protect their homes and autos, while expanding the sales team and preparing for future growth. Long term, Ben envisions building the largest Goosehead agency in Texas—and eventually opening a second office out of state.

At the heart of it all is a mindset shaped by one of his favorite quotes, Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena.” It’s about showing up, taking risks, and daring greatly. For Ben Jones, that philosophy translates into action, streamlining processes, advising with integrity, and ensuring that every referral, every policy, and every client experience reflects the standard he and his family stand behind.

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ERIN & LOGAN

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FROM THE FIELD TO THE FRONT DOOR

For Erin and Logan Verrett, real estate was the natural next chapter in a life already shaped by discipline, transition, and relationships. As principal agents of The Verrett Team at Compass, this North Fort Worth power couple has built a business defined not by flash, but by follow-through. And at the heart of it all is gratitude for their community, their clients, and everyone who trusted them long before their success.

Erin was born and raised in the DFW area, graduating from Kennedale High School before heading to Baylor University. Logan’s journey, on the other hand, began a bit farther south. Born in The Woodlands, he spent his high school years in Corpus Christi, where his Calallen baseball team won a state championship. That momentum carried him to Baylor as well, where he was recruited to play baseball and where Erin and Logan’s paths crossed. As a junior, Logan was drafted by the New York Mets, launching a professional career that would define their early years together.

Before residential real estate entered the picture, Erin was already immersed in the industry. She worked in business development and marketing for a commercial real estate development company, where rapid growth pushed her to obtain her real estate license. “That’s where my real estate interest started,” she explains, particularly while overseeing several Dollar General developments. When Logan made it to the major leagues, Erin traveled with him, and together they started their family. Then life intervened.

In 2019, two weeks after Erin gave birth to their second child, Logan underwent Tommy John surgery. In that moment of uncertainty, they made a bold decision. Logan began working on his real estate license, Erin renewed hers, and they committed to building a residential real estate business together.

Logan’s professional baseball career didn’t end overnight. He spent 2020 rehabbing his elbow while laying the foundation for a new career. In 2021, baseball called again. He pitched for the Mariners,

Letting go of an identity I had for years and trusting myself to build something new was challenging. But it shaped me and who I am today.”

then later within the Nationals organization, helping Erin write contracts during the day and playing baseball at night. By 2022, when their son started kindergarten, Logan made the decision to officially retire. “Letting go of an identity I had for years and trusting myself to build something new was challenging,” he shares. “But it shaped me and who I am today.”

They entered real estate with curiosity and determination. Having bought their first home at 23, they already understood the emotional

Success used to be production based. Now it is measured by relationships, fulfillment, and the ability to serve well without burnout.”

meeting their first client in an elevator after a Colleyville City Council meeting. Less than three months into their new venture, that conversation turned into a closed deal. “Once we closed our first deal, I knew I was going to chase that feeling of helping families for years to come,” Erin says. A month later, COVID shut down the world, and the market exploded. Many of their baseball friends, suddenly sidelined, turned to real estate. “It was a wild summer,” they admit, “and we are beyond grateful for those opportunities that set us up for future success.”

the Texas Rangers, reached out. “That single connection became a turning point,” they share. It clarified how Logan’s past was shaping their future. Today, about 35 percent of their business comes from professional athletes, with the rest built through referrals.

weight of the process. A close friend from Baylor, now Principal Agent of the number one real estate team in Austin, had encouraged them for years, reminding them that their community ties and sports-world connections were powerful assets. He became their mentor, especially in those early days when pressure and possibility collided.

“The pressure of wanting to prove myself while still learning,” Erin remembers. But there were moments of affirmation, too, like

Today, with over $100 million in career volume and more than $20 million closed last year alone, the Verretts measure success differently. “Success used to be production based,” Erin says. “Now it is measured by relationships, fulfillment, and the ability to serve well without burnout.” Their favorite part of the job isn’t the transaction; it’s being a steady presence during major life transitions. “Real estate is rarely just about a house,” they explain. “It’s about timing, emotion, and future plans.”

One pivotal moment came in 2022, when Logan officially retired and the market shifted. At a crossroads, they prayed for clarity. Then a former teammate, now with

Deeply involved in their community, Erin runs the Miss Grapevine Colleyville Scholarship Organization and serves as PTA Secretary, while Logan coaches their son’s youth baseball team and is Vice President of the Dads Club. They train for fitness competitions, host gatherings for friends, and love to travel. Their business has grown almost entirely through referrals, a reflection of how intentionally they show up.

When asked what they want to be remembered for, they say, “For building a life and a business that didn’t take itself too seriously. For working hard, showing up for people, and genuinely enjoying the journey along the way.”

It’s advice they live by and pass on every chance they get. “A good deal closes a transaction,” they say. “A good relationship builds a career.” For Erin and Logan Verrett, that belief has turned trust into momentum and a shared leap of faith into a business built to last.

Why Your Pet Frog Died

BY LES MCGEHEE

No Luck NeededJust the Power to

King Senior Sales Executive

Please read this before you bring another one home.

In real estate, we talk a lot about individuals — hustle, drive, motivation. But real estate agents don’t live in isolation. They live inside an ecosystem. And when ecosystems fail, it’s rarely because the living things inside them didn’t try hard enough. It’s because something essential stopped circulating.

In a brokerage ecosystem, education is nourishment. It’s what turns a license into judgment, effort into income, and experience into stability. When education flows properly, new agents survive long enough to contribute, veteran producers remain strong, and the business generates healthy momentum. When it doesn’t, the ecosystem weakens quietly — until something precious is lost.

Which brings us to the frog.

Out of respect for the departed, let’s give the frog a name. We’ll call him Hoppy.

Hoppy lived in a terrarium that looked fine at first glance. There was water. There were plants. There was light. And yet, Hoppy didn’t make it. Not because he wasn’t resilient. Not because he didn’t belong there. Hoppy died because the system stopped supporting life the way it needed to.

That’s what happens in brokerages.

Growth follows a simple equation:

Recruitment + Retention = Net Agent Growth. Brokerages want more REALTORS®. They value new relationships. They welcome growth. But when education becomes thin, generic, or disconnected from real needs, new agents struggle to survive early. Veteran agents feel ignored. Complaints increase. Burnout appears. The system becomes reactive instead of supportive.

The Brokerage Ecosystem

Healthy brokerages treat education as a circulating system, not a calendar of events. Learning flows in, skills strengthen locally, business activity increases, and revenue stays in the ecosystem — reinvested into better support, better education, and better outcomes. When that loop stays intact, everyone benefits.

When it breaks, costs shift. Managers spend time fixing preventable issues. Culture tightens. Momentum slows. And sometimes, a beloved part of the system disappears.

Hoppy didn’t die because he wasn’t wanted.

Hoppy died because the ecosystem no longer supported life. Even then, he lived for a little while, cough, bet then, cough cough, well, you know the rest.

Brokerages don’t need every agent.

5 Ways to Keep the Water Clean

Feed the system intentionally Align education to real, local needs through collaboration between brokerages, associations, and MLSs.

Protect early growth

Support new professionals with learning that helps them survive early — not just comply.

Respect maturity

Veteran professionals need education that honors judgment and leadership.

Watch the signals Complaints and burnout are feedback from the ecosystem, not nuisances.

Keep investment local Healthy ecosystems circulate money, skills, and trust where they are created.

They need ecosystems that can support the ones they already have — and the ones they hope to welcome next.

Fix the circulation, and growth becomes sustainable.

Ignore it, and loss becomes predictable.

Les McGehee President & Chief Education Strategist, Rialto Academy

les@rialtoacademy.com

Author, Plays Well With Others

Mindy Guidry Mindy Guidry

COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION

FFor Mindy Guidry, leadership has always been about people—how they grow, how they are supported, and how they rise together. As a real estate agent with Key 2 Your Move and the District Vice President of Women’s Council of REALTORS® Texas, Mindy’s story is one of intentional leadership and a definition of success rooted in purpose.

Born and raised in Texas, Mindy credits her upbringing for shaping the way she shows up today. “I grew up in a hardworking household where showing up, doing what you say you’re going to do, and taking care of people mattered,” she says. Those values didn’t fade with time; they became the framework for how she leads, serves clients, and mentors others within the industry.

Before stepping into sales, Mindy built her foundation as a property manager, a role that gave her a behind-the-scenes education in real estate. Managing properties meant balancing competing needs, solving problems quickly, and communicating clearly, all skills that continue to define her approach today. “That experience laid a strong foundation for my transition into sales and advisory work,” she explains, noting that it taught her to remain calm and solutions-focused even in challenging situations.

Although Mindy officially became a real estate agent in 2018, her real estate experience dates back to 2004. The decision to fully step into the agent role wasn’t sparked by a single moment, but by a growing desire to create meaningful impact. “I realized I wanted to advocate for clients, guide them through major life decisions, and build something of my own within the industry,” she says. Real estate became the vehicle that allowed her experience and purpose to align.

Like many leaders, Mindy remembers the early days clearly, especially the challenging times. “What I remember most is how uncomfortable growth felt at first,” she admits. “There was fear. Fear of not knowing enough, fear of failing, but also a quiet confidence that told me, this is it.” Those early wins

felt monumental, and the mistakes became lessons. Over time, she learned that “consistency matters more than perfection,” a mindset she now encourages in others.

At the heart of Mindy’s work is trust. Clients invite her into deeply personal decisions, and she approaches that responsibility with care and intention. Her calm, informed guidance helps clients feel confident rather than rushed, supported rather than overwhelmed. For

Mindy, her business is very much about long-term relationships and helping people build stability and opportunity.

That same philosophy carries into her leadership with Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Over the years, Mindy has served as Local Network President, Local Treasurer, State Credentials Chair, and now 2026 District Vice President for Texas. While these roles reflect professional recognition, she views them as opportunities to serve. “Success once

“I want to show my children and the women I lead that success doesn’t require burning yourself out.”

meant production and performance,” she says. “Through my leadership with Women’s Council of REALTORS®, it has evolved into impact and legacy— building leaders, fostering growth, and creating opportunities that extend far beyond my own business.”

Leadership hasn’t come without challenges. One of Mindy’s biggest lessons has been learning how to lead while also protecting her well-being. That lesson became especially clear after a serious health event in 2024 forced her to slow down. “It shifted my perspective not just on business, but on life,” she shares. “I realized how important it is to lead with intention, protect your wellbeing, and build a life and career that are sustainable.” That experience deepened her empathy and clarified what truly matters: alignment over constant motion.

Perhaps the most defining moments of Mindy’s career have come not from personal milestones, but from watching

others grow. “One moment I’ll never forget is realizing that my leadership was helping other women step into their confidence,” she says. “Watching someone grow because they felt supported and believed in is incredibly powerful.” For Mindy, that realization confirmed she was exactly where she was meant to be.

Today, she is motivated by growth and impact. Her goals include expanding strategic partnerships, building sustainable systems, and creating meaningful connections that empower women both personally and professionally. She wants to model a version of success that doesn’t require burnout. “I want to show my children and the women I lead that success doesn’t require burning yourself out,” she says. “It requires intention, discipline, and heart.”

When asked what advice she would offer emerging leaders in real estate,

Mindy is candid. “Don’t compare your path to someone else’s highlight reel,” she says. She believes a business should support your life, not compete with it.

The best advice she’s received continues to guide her today: “Collaboration over competition,” shared with her by Kellie Kellner. It’s a principle Mindy lives by, one that reflects her belief that leadership is not about being bigger yourself, but about making space for others to rise.

Outside of real estate, Mindy loves spending time with her family, gardening, coaching youth sports, and creating meaningful experiences for the people around her.

In the end, Mindy Guidry hopes to be remembered as someone who lifted others. Her story is a reminder that the most meaningful success is built through purpose, collaboration, and the lasting impact you have on others.

HANNAH FENTRISS has never fit neatly into a single box, and that has always been her greatest strength. Long before she was known as a trusted real estate advisor in North Fort Worth, her story was already unfolding in unexpected ways. Growing up in Southlake as one of six children, Hannah learned early what it meant to collaborate and communicate. “That taught me how to be a team player pretty early on,” she says, a lesson that would quietly shape every chapter that followed.

Her path took an unconventional turn when the music industry came calling. Pulled from traditional public school, Hannah became the lead singer of an all-girls pop group, splitting her time between Texas and Franklin, Tennessee. Homeschooling replaced hallways, and stages replaced classrooms. That season, she says, “opened doors in writing music and showed me I could build anything I set my mind to.” Rather than taking the traditional college route, Hannah jumped into real estate at just 20 years old. She never looked back.

Before real estate, Hannah was very creative. She taught vocal lessons to local kids, painted, and sold her artwork under the brand The White Paint Co. Creativity wasn’t a hobby; it was her language. Eventually, her worlds began to merge as she staged listings with her own art, often selling the pieces along with the homes. “The moment it clicked for me was when I realized my passion for helping people from all over the world navigate their real estate transactions,” she explains. “It blended everything I loved…people, creativity, and building something meaningful.”

Hannah is quick to credit her faith in God for guiding her leap into real estate. “I fully believe He brought me into real estate…because it was truly a leap of faith,” she says. Having only known the arts, she resisted the idea that people are meant to wear just one hat forever. Instead, she discovered that her empathy was her superpower in an often aggressive industry. “I always say, ‘be it ‘til you are it’—never ‘fake it ‘til you make it,’” she shares. Over time, real estate became more than a career; it became her ministry.

That calling was cemented early in her career during a transaction she’ll never forget. A close friend waited to buy his first home until Hannah’s license became active. The deal itself was anything but easy. “I would go home and cry to my mom that I wasn’t good at this, but I kept showing up,” she recalls. Instead of matching the opposing agent’s tough demeanor, Hannah chose compassion. Her mantra became, “Focus on the deal, not how you feel.” After the deal closed, Hannah learned the other agent had taken her own life. “In that moment, everything made sense,” she says. “I realized I wasn’t in real estate just to help clients…I was also there to love on the agents who fight quiet battles, too.”

Today, Hannah thrives in real estate. As an individual agent with Engel & Völkers, partnered with broker Roxann Taylor, whom she calls “the best broker”, Hannah has built a business that spans far beyond North Texas. She helps clients buy and sell across

“I want to be remembered for making people FEEL SEEN, HEARD, & LOVED for exactly who they are.”

the U.S. and internationally, connecting them with trusted partners overseas for vacation homes or new beginnings abroad. “Everywhere I go, life can be a party,” she laughs. “You just never know when you’ll run into your next client, or your next friend.”

That same joy sparked The Southlake Seller, Hannah’s community-driven channel and passion project. What started as an extension of her business has become a movement. “We’re spotlighting the best of the best in shopping, food, real estate, and community relationships,” she explains. This year, the focus is deeper: the people who make the community what it is. From local business owners to youth initiatives, Hannah is spotlighting people and organizations that are making an impact.

One of her proudest moments was when her brother, Parker, entered real estate alongside her. “Watching your sibling thriving in an industry you never expected you would both be in is very fulfilling,” says Hannah proudly. “All because I encouraged him to dive in; watching him crush it in this business has been so much fun to watch.”

Though she closed around $10 million last year, Hannah measures her success in service. “Success in this industry is building a real, functioning business on serving, celebrating, and loving people,” she says. Her advice to rising agents reflects that same heart: “Serve, serve, serve. Serving will always build your brand faster than selling.”

When asked what she hopes to be remembered for, Hannah says, “I want to be remembered for making people feel seen, heard, and loved for exactly who they are,” she says. And through her actions, she adds, she hopes people experience “Jesus and God’s love.”

In every chapter—music, art, real estate, community—Hannah Fentriss shows that when creativity and service align, the result isn’t just a successful career. It’s a life that leaves people better than it found them.

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Real Producers Magazine is a national franchise that started in Indianapolis in 2015 and is now in over 130 markets across the nation and continues to spread rapidly. DFW has four Real Producers Communities: North Dallas, Dallas, North Fort Worth, and Fort Worth Real Producers

Q: What is the goal of Real Producers?

A: We believe that we are better together. When we surround ourselves with other successful, like-minded people, we grow to new heights. Real Producers is a platform that brings together the most elite individuals in DFW real estate. We take the highest producing real estate agents, and RP-vetted businesses in every market, and build an exclusive community around that group. We share their stories, successes, upcoming events, and educate – really anything that will connect, inform and inspire, we put in our monthly publication.

At Real Producers, we believe we are one person, one conversation, or one idea away from everything in our business and life changing. With this powerhouse community, it happens all the time.

Q: How do you become a Real Producers Top Agent?

A: In all of DFW, there are roughly 60,000 licensed agents, meaning there are ~15,000 agents in each of our four communities. Agents are ranked by yearly MLS sales volume, and only the Top 1,000 earn Real Producers Top Agent

status, placing them among the top 6 percent in their market.

Q: Who receives Real Producers Magazine?

A: The Top 1000 agents in each community will receive the digital magazine for the year. The Top 500 agents will also receive the magazine physically to their mailbox. Our RP Preferred Partners also receive the magazine physically and digitally.

Q: Can I be featured?

A: If you are in the Top 1000, you have the opportunity to be featured! We love nominations and take them seriously. If you’d like to be considered for a feature, or if you would like to nominate someone, you can email team@dfwrealproducers.com.

Q: What does it cost to be featured as an RP Top Agent?

A: Zero, zilch, zippo, nada, nil. How, you ask? Because of the businesses that your peers have recommended, who partner with Real Producers, and invest in this community to support you. These companies have all been recommended by top agents and have been vetted by us to ensure they are of the highest quality. So instead of you paying $5k - $10k for this feature…they cover all those costs for you! Pretty incredible, right?

Q: Does Real Producers host events?

A: Yes, we host many different events throughout the year! Some large 400-800 people, some 75-250 people, and other more intimate events that are 30-50

people. We do Social Events, Masterclass Events, and an Awards Gala. You can see quick recaps of some of our events under the “Events” tab on our website.

For our events, we invite the top 1000 real estate agents and our RP-Preferred Partners. The Top 1000 agents are allowed to invite agents on their team, as well. These events are an incredible opportunity to connect with the best in DFW real estate. It is amazing to see the power in the connection made at these events. Be on the lookout for your exclusive invites!

Q: Who are the Preferred Partners?

A: They are some of the best businesses in DFW in their category! You can find them listed in our index and their ad in the magazine. We don’t just find these businesses off the street, nor do we work with all businesses that approach us. Each business has come recommended by your peers, the top producing real estate agents in the market. Our team will further vet every business to make sure they are a good fit and bring value to our community. Our goal is to create a powerhouse network, not only for the best real estate agents in the area but the best businesses, as well, so we can grow stronger together.

Q: Can I nominate an agent or recommend a business?

A: Absolutely! Email your nominations and recommendations to team@ dfwrealproducers.com.