Victoria Real Estate Agents

Graduate of Texas Tech University – B.S. Elementary Education

Graduate of Austin Institute of Real Estate

Member of National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Member of Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR)

Member of Victoria Area Association of REALTORS® (VAAR)

TAR Board of Directors

VAAR Elected Positions - MLS® Chair, Board of Directors, Vice-President 2016

VAAR Committees Served – MLS®, Education

DESIGNATIONS: Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer‘s Representative (ABR), e-Pro

The journey to a career in Real Estate took Carrie through various professions and meaningful opportunities. Her previous experience as an educator, director of children’s ministries, and small business owner has provided the tools for a positive and effective REALTOR®. Furthermore, over the past 25 years, Carrie has held many volunteer leadership positions. She brings financial sense and the ability to make things happen with honesty and integrity to every real estate transaction. Carrie guarantees excellence in care and service and getting you the best deal possible. Carrie enjoys spending most of her free time with her family and supporting her daughters in their various activities. When additional time allows, Carrie enjoys decorating, traveling, spending time with friends and watching football – live or on television with her husband!

Bachelors / Masters Degree in Education - Southwest Texas State University Designations: Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), e-Pro®, Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Member: National Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS®, Victoria Area Association of REALTORS®. Rick Martinez is the Broker and co-owner of Golden Crescent Realty and is also a Certified Residential Appraiser. Rick has been licensed as a since 2006 and received his Broker's license in 2008. Rick moved to Victoria in 2010 after serving the public school system for 28 years. His successful career included work as a teacher/coach, Assistant Director of Technology, Coordinator of Technology Programs, Director of Technology, and Assistant Superintendent in charge of Technology Programs. He has served on the board of directors for the Texas Computer Education Association as an area director, Secretary, Vice President, President, and Past President. As an educator, he was recognized as the Technology Coordinator of the Year, in 2001, and was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of Technology in Education, in 2009. Rick has also served on the board of directors for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). In December 2015, Rick was presented the REALTOR® of the Year Award for the Victoria Area Association of REALTORS®. Rick currently serves on the Board of Directors for the following: Victoria Area Association of REALTORS - TAR Director and Education Chairperson, Past President (2017), President (2016), Vice President (2015), Director (2012-2014)