Surfside Beach Real Estate Agents

Cathy Carter is the Broker/Owner for Carter Signature Properties, a Texas Private Residential & Commercial Real Estate Agency.

Cathy's experience in managing and owning short and long term rentals, in conjunction with commercial lease and investment property experience she successfully leads her clients to profitable opportunities.

Residential real estate remodeling and sales is how Cathy began her real estate career. Remodeling and selling numerous homes and is a successful independent residential agent, thanks to her marketing and negotiating skills.

Cathy has 15 years of Fortune 500 management experience in addition to a Bachelor's of Business Degree and as a multi-million dollar single agent producer, Cathy will successfully lead Carter Signature Properties and its agents into the future.

Elisa Finch has been an active member of her community for 2 years now, and is so excited to be turning that community focus toward real estate.

With a passion for service in the Brazoria County area, Elisa Finch is ready to help with your homebuying and selling needs. As a proud member of the Carter Signature Properties' family, Elisa Finch carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does.

When Elisa Finch isn't making homeownership dreams come true for her clients, she enjoys spending time flying drones and spending time at the beach. Elisa Finch lives in Lake Jackson with Husband Ben Finch and fur babies.

In 2016, I began my real estate career with the renowned and respected Century 21 real estate agency. Over the course of the next six years with Century 21, I worked diligently to build my skill, dedication, and relentlessly pursue client satisfaction with every sale. My commitment to providing unparalleled service and achieving outstanding results earned me a position among the top 2% of Century 21 agents in the state of Texas.


Fueled by a desire to take my career to the next step and provide an even higher level of service to my clients, I decided in 2022 to open my own brokerage, The Sold Company.


Today, I specialize in working with buyers, sellers, and investors in the greater Houston area, and Galveston and Brazoria counties. Whether guiding first-time homebuyers through the exciting process of purchasing, helping sellers maximize the value of their properties, or assisting investors in making strategic and profitable real estate decisions, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional results.


As I continue to grow my business and make a lasting relationships with each client, I remain steadfast in my commitment to helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, I am here to provide unparalleled service and guide you through every step of the real estate journey.

She holds the following professional designations: Broker, CRS, GRI, e-PRO




She has 32 years of experience in the Real Estate Business, licensed REALTOR in 1992.




She acquired a B.A. in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, 1992.




She is trained by the American Arbitration Association, 2006.




Her Real Estate Education includes in-depth training in Real Estate Practice, Economics, Financing, Real




Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Investments, Taxation, Commercial Real Estate, and Creative Financing.




She is a Graduate Realtor Institute ( GRI) graduate.




She conducts real estate business in D/FW and Surfside Beach, Texas




She has successfully executed dune mitigation and restoration projects with the City of Surfside and the General Land Office of Texas (GLO)




She is a philanthropist and gives her time pro-bono as the Chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Commission of Surfside Beach, TX, as well as facilitates bible studies over the last 20 years.

Experience/Education:

Originally licensed over 20 years ago, Nicole has helped hundreds of families buy and sell their homes. In her first two years as a Realtor, she received the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and GRI (Graduate of REALTOR Institute) designations, and more recently received the SMP (Social Media Pro) and CSMS (Certified Strategic Marketing Specialist) designations. Currently, Nicole is taking the final courses to apply for her Texas Broker license.

Nicole has been licensed in three states- Virginia, Pennsylvania & Texas. She understands the challenges of relocating to a new area and uses her experiences to help her clients, putting herself in their shoes and tries to give them as much information as possible to make the best decision for their family.

Whether buying or selling you can count on her experience and knowledge. She has a solid marketing plan and extensive market knowledge, allowing her to help sellers realize more return on their investment when selling their homes, or buyers to find the best value. Her commitment to her clients is evidenced by her 5 star rating by past clients, and her reviews can be found here on her profile.

About Me:

Nicole is married with three children, two sons and a daughter as well as a two adorable grandsons. Nicole lives in the Cypress/Tomball area with her husband, and they frequent their beach house on the Texas coast. In her free time she volunteers in a local Coastal Conservation Association chapter where she serves as Vice President. She enjoys fishing, gardening, cooking and motorcycle riding.