MEET YOUR HOUSTON, TX REAL ESTATE EXPERTS

YOUR DREAM HOME IS OUR MISSION

With a passion for real estate and a commitment to top-tier service, we bring a personalized approach to buying and selling homes to current and future Houston families.

THE MAKING HOUSTON HOME DIFFERENCE

WE JOURNEY TOGETHER

Our mission is to assist you in the relocation, sale and/or purchase of your property and seamlessly transition from contract to close with as little stress as possible!

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HIGHLY MOTIVATED

We are passionate, real estate-savvy realtors with a client-first focus and have mastered the recipe for success.

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EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE

We understand that your specific and unique circumstances are key to developing a successful strategy for providing the highest-quality service.

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

We aim to minimize the stress of purchasing a home by coordinating with qualified professionals on your behalf.

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MEET YOUR TEAM

Rene lara, founder of making houston home sitting in a suit

RENE LARA

Founder & Realtor®

I know firsthand how overwhelming buying, selling, or relocating can feel—because I’ve been in your shoes. My wife and I made the bold decision to leave everything we knew in California and start fresh in Houston. It wasn’t easy. The process was full of challenges, uncertainties, and a lot of learning along the way. But it was also one of the best decisions we ever made. That experience sparked my passion for real estate and ultimately led me to where I am today—helping families like yours navigate these big life transitions with confidence.

For 15 years, I built a career in the Oil & Gas industry, spending a decade as an industrial firefighter. But after starting a family, I realized how much of my kids’ lives I was missing. I knew something had to change. Now, I get to help other families find the perfect place to build their own.

Whether you’re relocating to Houston, upgrading to a home that better fits your lifestyle, or selling to start your next chapter, I’m here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. I take pride in guiding families through every step, ensuring they feel informed, confident, and excited about what’s ahead.

When I’m not helping clients buy and sell homes, my wife and I are focused on giving our kids the gift of experiencing different cultures, new places, and all the incredible things the world has to offer.

CASSIDEE LOVE

Realtor®

Houston has always been home to me. I was born and raised in the Kingwood area and have spent my life building strong connections within this community. The Lara family has been part of my journey since I was 15 when I started nannying for their kids—a role that reinforced my dedication to trust, responsibility, and truly caring for the families I work with.

My passion for real estate started early, and after earning my Business-Finance degree while playing volleyball at the University of Texas at Dallas, I knew there was only one place I wanted to be—back in Houston, helping families find their perfect home. Rene knew he could trust me with his own family, and now he trusts me with his business, which is why I was honored to join Making Houston Home.

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest milestones in life, and I’m here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether you're finding your first home, upgrading to fit your growing needs, or relocating to Houston, I’ll be by your side every step of the way—ensuring you feel confident and excited about what’s ahead.

HOUSTON REAL ESTATE DONE RIGHT

50+ Families Put Into Their Dream Homes

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$20M+ Total Gross Sales

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100+ Homes Sold

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50+ Families Put Into Their Dream Homes • $20M+ Total Gross Sales • 100+ Homes Sold •

FAMILIES WE’VE HELPED

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“Rene made my family feel comfortable and at ease while dealing with the biggest purchase of our life!”
Rene was great! He responded quickly to every question I had and was willing to go the extra mile to get me answers from our builders when I wasn’t sure what to do or where to go! He was super knowledgeable about the home buying process and was great a guiding me and my husband as first time buyers. Sometimes realtors can be awkward and make you feel like it’s totally just a transactional relationship, but Rene made my family feel comfortable and at ease while dealing with the biggest purchase of our life! I have already recommended so many people to him, and I can’t wait to work with him again sometime in the future when we purchase our next home.
“Rene made my family feel comfortable and at ease while dealing with the biggest purchase of our life!”
Rene was great! He responded quickly to every question I had and was willing to go the extra mile to get me answers from our builders when I wasn’t sure what to do or where to go! He was super knowledgeable about the home buying process and was great a guiding me and my husband as first time buyers. Sometimes realtors can be awkward and make you feel like it’s totally just a transactional relationship, but Rene made my family feel comfortable and at ease while dealing with the biggest purchase of our life! I have already recommended so many people to him, and I can’t wait to work with him again sometime in the future when we purchase our next home.

Amanda

Rene was great! He responded quickly to every question I had and was willing to go the extra mile to get me answers from our builders when I wasn’t sure what to do or where to go! He was super knowledgeable about the home buying process and was great a guiding me and my husband as first time buyers. Sometimes realtors can be awkward and make you feel like it’s totally just a transactional relationship, but Rene made my family feel comfortable and at ease while dealing with the biggest purchase of our life! I have already recommended so many people to him, and I can’t wait to work with him again sometime in the future when we purchase our next home.
“We will be calling on him again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor!”
Rene was great through out our whole process he always kept us in the loop giving us updates. With the short time frame we had to make the move to the new place from California Rene made it a little less stressful. We will be calling on him again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor!
“We will be calling on him again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor!”
Rene was great through out our whole process he always kept us in the loop giving us updates. With the short time frame we had to make the move to the new place from California Rene made it a little less stressful. We will be calling on him again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor!

Johnny

Rene was great through out our whole process he always kept us in the loop giving us updates. With the short time frame we had to make the move to the new place from California Rene made it a little less stressful. We will be calling on him again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a great realtor!
“Rene was a BIG reason we were able to close on our dream home.”
Buying a new home, especially for a first time buyer, can be one of the most stressful periods in a person's life. Knowing that, my family and I wanted to find a realtor that was knowledgeable of the market, an expert in the industry, a timely communicator, and trustworthy. We found that and so much more with Rene Lara! He helped us throughout the entire process, answering questions, making sure we knew the ins-and-outs, and giving us an overall sense of having someone on our team. Rene was a BIG reason we were able to close on our dream home. We would recommend his services to anyone ready to find their dream home, as well!
“Rene was a BIG reason we were able to close on our dream home.”
Buying a new home, especially for a first time buyer, can be one of the most stressful periods in a person's life. Knowing that, my family and I wanted to find a realtor that was knowledgeable of the market, an expert in the industry, a timely communicator, and trustworthy. We found that and so much more with Rene Lara! He helped us throughout the entire process, answering questions, making sure we knew the ins-and-outs, and giving us an overall sense of having someone on our team. Rene was a BIG reason we were able to close on our dream home. We would recommend his services to anyone ready to find their dream home, as well!

Jamal

Buying a new home, especially for a first time buyer, can be one of the most stressful periods in a person's life. Knowing that, my family and I wanted to find a realtor that was knowledgeable of the market, an expert in the industry, a timely communicator, and trustworthy. We found that and so much more with Rene Lara! He helped us throughout the entire process, answering questions, making sure we knew the ins-and-outs, and giving us an overall sense of having someone on our team. Rene was a BIG reason we were able to close on our dream home. We would recommend his services to anyone ready to find their dream home, as well!
“If you are in need of an agent, call Rene Lara, you won’t regret it.”
Rene was awesome! He went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Rene. If you are in need of an agent, call Rene Lara, you won’t regret it.
“If you are in need of an agent, call Rene Lara, you won’t regret it.”
Rene was awesome! He went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Rene. If you are in need of an agent, call Rene Lara, you won’t regret it.

Casey

Rene was awesome! He went above and beyond expectations. I highly recommend Rene. If you are in need of an agent, call Rene Lara, you won’t regret it.
“I am not sure where we would be without Rene and the amazing service he provided.”
I am not sure where we would be without Rene and the amazing service he provided. He was a consummate professional and gave tremendous advice and guidance. I highly recommend using Rene on your next real estate transaction.
“I am not sure where we would be without Rene and the amazing service he provided.”
I am not sure where we would be without Rene and the amazing service he provided. He was a consummate professional and gave tremendous advice and guidance. I highly recommend using Rene on your next real estate transaction.

Casey

I am not sure where we would be without Rene and the amazing service he provided. He was a consummate professional and gave tremendous advice and guidance. I highly recommend using Rene on your next real estate transaction.
“His negotiation skills and knowledge and experienced team helped me get a great deal.”
My Realtor did enough research on other comps in the area that scored me a price drop of 8k plus other 2k on small touch ups. His negotiation skills and knowledge and experienced team helped me get a great deal. I'm truly thankful for his dedication and attention to detail.
“His negotiation skills and knowledge and experienced team helped me get a great deal.”
My Realtor did enough research on other comps in the area that scored me a price drop of 8k plus other 2k on small touch ups. His negotiation skills and knowledge and experienced team helped me get a great deal. I'm truly thankful for his dedication and attention to detail.

Edith

My Realtor did enough research on other comps in the area that scored me a price drop of 8k plus other 2k on small touch ups. His negotiation skills and knowledge and experienced team helped me get a great deal. I'm truly thankful for his dedication and attention to detail.
“I can’t recommend Rene enough!”
As a first time home buyer I had hundreds of questions on the buying process. Rene Consistently kept in communication with me and answered all my questions and made the buying experience as stress free as possible. I can’t recommend him enough!
“I can’t recommend Rene enough!”
As a first time home buyer I had hundreds of questions on the buying process. Rene Consistently kept in communication with me and answered all my questions and made the buying experience as stress free as possible. I can’t recommend him enough!

Josh

As a first time home buyer I had hundreds of questions on the buying process. Rene Consistently kept in communication with me and answered all my questions and made the buying experience as stress free as possible. I can’t recommend him enough!
“I would recommend him to anyone. He will go above and beyond!”
Rene provided a wonderful experience all around. He was very attentive to what we wanted in a house and made sure we got it. I would recommend him to anyone. He will go above and beyond!
“I would recommend him to anyone. He will go above and beyond!”
Rene provided a wonderful experience all around. He was very attentive to what we wanted in a house and made sure we got it. I would recommend him to anyone. He will go above and beyond!

Zachary

Rene provided a wonderful experience all around. He was very attentive to what we wanted in a house and made sure we got it. I would recommend him to anyone. He will go above and beyond!

READY TO MAKE
HOUSTON HOME?

Whether you’re buying, selling, or relocating, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. With trusted expertise and a commitment to making your real estate journey seamless, we’re ready to help you find your dream home.