I visited South Padre Island for the first time in 1998. I purchased my first slice of Island paradise in 2004 and have been an owner of both rental and residential property.•Keller Williams Realty 2021 - Present•Troy Giles Realty 2013-2021Professional Organizations/Service•South Padre Island Board of Realtors – 2023 & 2024 President•SPI Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service - Past Committee Chair•National Association of Realtors •Texas Association of Realtors •SPI Planning & Zoning CommissionAwards & Achievements•2022 Realtor of the Year - South Padre Island Board of Realtors•Keller Williams Platinum Honors 2022•appeared on HGTV’s “Island Life” •appeared on HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt”•holds three college degrees •member of two high IQ societies, Mensa and IntertelDesignations & CertificationsDesignations and certifications acknowledge experience and expertise in various real estate sectors, and are awarded by the National Association of Realtors or affiliated groups upon completion of required courses and/or passing of examinations. I have earned the following designations/certifications: •Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)•Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)•Certified Luxury Home Specialist (LHC)•Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)•Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)•Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)•Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)•Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)•Certified Real Estate Internet Marketing (ePRO)•Military Relocation Professional (MRP)I grew up in the Pittsburgh area, and at the age of seven, visited the New Jersey beach for the first time. As I was listening to my parents make conversation with our waitress one morning at breakfast, it suddenly dawned on me that there are people who actually live in vacation towns; they never have to ‘go home.' From that point, it became my dream to someday live at the beach; to be one of the fortunate few who do not have to pack up and return home at the end of the week. Just as my dream finally came to fruition, I hope to make other's property ownership dreams come true.So give me a call – because you’ll never know how many friends you have until you own a home at the beach!