Our Mission
CB Realty doesn’t work like other real estate agencies in Houston. It’s important to know that with us, you don’t just get an agent, but a team. For starters, we don’t work as individuals, but as a collective group of people with varying skillsets and capabilities. Each of our team members specializes in specific areas, in turn creating a rockstar team behind you and your home sale or purchase. We aren’t afraid to provide a truly personal touch, because what’s more personal than your home? You’re about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life, and you shouldn’t be making it alone.
We’ve seen and heard numerous horror stories from past clients on previous home buying/selling journeys. Our goal is to make all of that ancient history for you. We operate with a few core values in place—honesty, integrity, and transparency. We believe that doing business with one another should always be built on these foundational values.
Therefore, when you’re working with the CB Realty team, you can rest assured that we have not only your best interests in mind, but that we’re also sharing every bit of pertinent information with you along the way.
Meet Our Team
Chris Boyles, Broker/Owner
Chris Boyles, Broker Owner of CB Realty
As the Broker Owner of CB Realty, Chris serves as a trusted advisor to clients’ real estate needs. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Chris has led CB Realty to be one of the top 1% of real estate teams in the Houston area.
Chris is a Houston native and a graduate of Texas A&M University in 2008, holding a degree in Agricultural Economics with an emphasis in Real Estate. He and his wife, Lauren, live in the area and have two little girls, Lily & Faye. When he is not selling real estate, you will likely find him with the family, playing golf, or hunting whatever is in season at that time. Chris and Lauren are proud supporters of several nonprofits and local ministries in the Houston area.
Lauren Boyles, Operations & Social Media
Lauren Boyles, Operations & Social Media
Lauren brings her experience as a CPA and working in corporate America to CB Realty. As CB Realty’s Social Media Manager, she takes a detail-oriented, proactive approach to marketing properties and building client relationships. Lauren grew up in the real estate brokerage industry and obtained a degree in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008. She has held various leadership positions among several organizations and proudly supports team collaboration, finances, social media engagement, and client appreciation events. During her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with family, trying new recipes, traveling, and reading.
Karen DePina, Listing Agent/Realtor
Karen DePina, Listing Agent/Realtor
Karen started in real estate career in 1997 as a Transaction Coordinator for a top-producing brokerage. In those 25 years, she has implemented and participated in thousands of negotiations with buyers and sellers. Karen’s real estate knowledge, customer service coupled with good communication is the foundation for her success. Karen and her husband, Anthony, have 6 children ranging from fifteen to twenty-five and enjoy spending their time on the farm with their dogs, horses and mule.
Pattie Boyles, Realtor
Patricia Boyles, Realtor
A native of the Houston Pearland area, Patricia (a.k.a. Pattie) has been involved in the remodeling/new home construction business with her husband for 38+ years. After remodeling numerous houses and assisting with home designs, Pattie has the unique ability to see the potential for properties. Pattie has also assisted with managing the business office and rental properties. With many skills in the real estate market, Pattie is proud to be working at CB Realty, owned and operated by one of her three sons, Chris Boyles. Pattie’s detail orientation is essential to the real estate business, and she would love the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs. In her free time, Pattie enjoys spending time with family and grandkids, shopping in Warrenton, quilting, and traveling to Belize.
Chris Gonzales, Buyer Specialist/Realtor
Chris Gonzales, Buyer Specialist/Realtor
Born in Houston, Texas, Chris moved to the Spring Branch area when he was four. Chris first started his career in sales through vector marketing, selling a product called Cutco. Through vector, he was connected with Chris Boyles, who offered him an opportunity to further his knowledge with sales through real estate. As a Realtor and Client Care Specialist, Chris wants to help home buyers find their dream home, experiencing the same feeling his family had when they first moved into their new home. Focused on client care, clients can always expect great communication and a supporting system from Chris. He is also a sports fanatic, specifically Houston sports and the Rockets. You can call him the sports guy of CB Realty.
Linda Johnston, Listing Agent/ Realtor
Linda Johnston, Listing Agent/ Realtor
Linda has been a Houston resident for 38 years and a full-time realtor for the last 17 years. She has been happily married to her husband and working partner for 41 years. She is a proud mother of 2 wonderful children and GiGi to 2 precious grandbabies.
It goes without saying that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-changing experience. Linda is a highly-seasoned real estate professional and is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for her clients. Linda takes great pride in the relationships she builds and always works relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals.
Gil Boyles, Construction Specialist/Realtor
Gil Boyles, Construction Specialist
Gil has had his own design/build remodeling company with his wife since 1979. Several years ago, when his wife pursued a new interest with real estate, he saw the knowledge that she brought to CB Realty and his construction clients, and he expanded his services to real estate. With a background in remodeling and new home construction, Gil serves clients by helping them find a perfect piece of property that meets their needs and obtaining the information needed to support their purchasing decision. In his free time, Gil enjoys spending time with family, hunting, and taking day trips with Pattie, cruising in his Model A car that he helped rebuild.
Steve Johnston, Listing Agent/Realtor
Steve Johnston, Listing Agent/Realtor
Steve Johnston has been a licensed agent for just five and a half years, but his experience in the industry includes 35 years as a financial executive in the homebuilding, real estate development, and mortgage industries. Steve is a long-time resident of the Houston area and attended Cy Fair High School before getting his Business degree with a major in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.
Steve is passionate about his real estate career and with his background experience in all aspects of the buying and selling process, can lead clients seamlessly through the entire process from contract to closing and beyond. Please give Steve a call for all your real estate buying and selling needs.
Carlos Lopez, Realtor
Carlos Lopez, Buyer Specialist
Born in California and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, before relocating to Houston, Carlos has always been driven by a spirit of adventure and adaptability. Following his education at Universal Technical Institute, where he honed his skills as an auto technician, Carlos discovered a passion for JDM cars from the 90s, a love affair that continues to this day.Motivated by the prospect of building generational wealth for his own family and those around him, Carlos is dedicated to serving his clients
with the same passion and determination that have guided him throughout his life.Outside of his real estate endeavors, Carlos enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending quality time with loved ones.
Teresa Poston, Transaction Coordinator
Teresa Poston , Transaction Coordinator
Teresa Poston loves her work in the real estate business and has been doing it since 2006! Her strong people skills have made her a valuable Realtor, administrative assistant, and now full-time transaction coordinator. The primary function of a TC is to provide helpful guidance, ensure paperwork is completed properly, answer questions, and keep communication between all parties flowing. When she’s not helping clients buy or sell their homes, Teresa enjoys spending time with her family – married with five children – and regularly volunteers at her church and her kids’ schools. It is her personal desire to serve others in both her professional and personal life and to leave every situation better than she found it.
Kert Pacquiao, Office Manager
Kert Pacquiao, Office Manager
With over 8 years of dedicated experience in the dynamic world of real estate, Kert stands as a seasoned professional adept at steering the ship of success for real estate teams. As an astute office manager, he has seamlessly orchestrated various aspects of the industry, from leading a proficient cold calling team to masterminding efficient database management, while also making an indelible mark on the realm of social media.
Kert has meticulously managed extensive databases, ensuring that crucial information is not only well-maintained but also easily accessible for streamlined decision-making processes. With a keen eye for detail, he has consistently raised the efficiency bar within the office, enabling realtors and brokers to make informed choices that lead to successful transactions.
Althea Cuizon, Social Media Assistant
Althea Cuizon, Social Media Assistant
Meet Althea, a dynamic and dedicated Real Estate Social Media Assistant who seamlessly balances her professional and personal roles. With a degree in Information Technology under her belt, Althea brings a unique blend of technical expertise and organizational finesse to her role in the bustling real estate world.
As a proud mother of three wonderful kids, her life revolves around a harmonious blend of family and career. Her innate ability to manage multiple responsibilities shines through as she expertly handles the demands of both her real estate administrative duties and her nurturing role as a mother. Althea’s attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills set her apart in the fast-paced realm of real estate.
Randy Ronquillo,
Transaction Coordinator Assistant
Randy Ronquillo, Transaction Coordinator Assistant
With six years of experience as a Virtual Assistant specializing in Real Estate and Transaction Coordination, he excels in managing the intricate details of property transactions while providing top-notch administrative support. Outside of work, he finds solace in the pages of a good book and the exploration of new destinations, enriching his mind and soul through the wonders of literature and travel.
Renato Mahilom,
Social Media Editor
Renato Mahilom, Social Media Editor
He is a creative and versatile video editor boasting four years of professional experience. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other editing tools, he crafts visually stunning videos that captivate audiences.
Known for his adeptness in collaborating effectively with clients and team members, he consistently achieves project goals. With experience working alongside real estate agencies and business entrepreneurs, he specializes in creating compelling video content that not only engages viewers but also drives conversions.
What Our Clients Say
Chris is great! Very professional, accessible, honest and will work hard for you. Chris made our home search easy and fun, answered all the questions we had, worked around our time constraints when viewing homes and helped us get a great deal! I will definitely work with him again should the need arise and would highly recommend him to my friends and family
When moving Houston area a little over a year ago, I had no idea where to begin looking for a home. I had grown up in a suburb of Houston and was unfamiliar with the specific neighborhoods or areas closer to town or inside the loop. Chris was very knowledgeable and did a great job of going over the pros/cons of each and showed me around. He was really laid back and easy going when looking at houses and never made me feel pressured. When I finally found what I wanted, Chris did a great job of making sure everything was thoroughly and promptly taken care of. I have already recommended using Chris to several of my friends and family.
Great experience. Chris was honest from the start and always had our best interests in mind. We chose Chris because he wasn’t pushy and gave great advice along the way. He went above and beyond to help us find and choose our house. His knowledge of housing construction and all the little things to look for definitely came in handy as he could point out problem areas right off the bat. Would definitely work with him again.
Chris isn’t just any realtor. Having been born and raised into a family that is a home contracting company – focusing on remodeling homes, kitchens, bathrooms, room editions etc. When Chris shows you a house, he shows it and explains even the most nitty gritty details about what potential negatives and what the all of the positives of any property are (even for the first time home buyers like ourselves). This is because he knows how to remodel homes himself.
There are probably only a handful of realtors out there that would rather just sell you a house instead of making sure you are happy for years to come.
I have used Chris as our realtor when renting an apartment, a rental house, and now my wife & I’s first home. We are loyal customers and when we buy a new house, we will use him to list ours.
Chris is an excellent real estate agent who helps you through all aspects of the buying process and works with various contacts to help make buying a home a painless process. Prior to even looking at properties, Chris meets with his customers to make sure he has a solid understanding of what you’re looking for, while also explaining the comprehensive buying process. As a first-time home buyer, this was extremely helpful! When looking at properties, Chris was quick to point out items of concern and was extremely honest on his opinion of the property/location/asking price. Once we had an accepted offer on a property, Chris stayed on top of the buyer’s timeline. Again, not knowing what to fully expect, this was extremely helpful. Overall, I would (and have) highly recommend Chris as a real estate to anyone!
Chris was quick to respond to our initial inquiry. He provided us with a list of homes which fit our criteria. He was able to give another perspective on the homes we looked at. He saw big structural issues we otherwise would have missed and was able to provide an estimate for the cost of the repairs. Very knowledgeable about the different areas of Houston and very easy to work with. We found a great house by working with him and are very happy!
What can I say about Chris! My wife and I relocated to Houston for work and had never been to Houston before, so we were over our heads. We met Chris after he sold a house to a friend of ours and never wanted to speak to another realtor again. Chris took a lot of time to show us different parts of Houston and what they had to offer. We looked at probably 30 different houses in 20 different neighborhoods, from Jersey Village to Pearland! Chris never gave up on us and would respond promptly to every call, email, or even text. Chris walked us through the process of buying hand in hand and even helped with our lender (a whole other story)! He really made the whole experience less stressful than it could have been and would recommend him to anyone!
We purchased out first house with Chris Boyles and he really impressed us with his patience, professionalism and knowledge of the different territories around Houston. His background and experience truly set him apart from others in this industry. Chris shielded us from making a poor decision on a house that had potential structural damage and we could have wasted a generous amount of time if we had to wait for inspectors to find this out. I strongly recommend Chris if you’re looking for an honest, hardworking agent that won’t “beat around the bush” wasting anyone’s time.
Chris helped me sell my first home and got involved weeks prior to listing the house. He helped me focus on the items in the home that were important to buyers to give me my best chance at achieving my expected selling price. He was patient and very responsive once the home was listed. He supplied me with updates on potential buyers/offers and was very helpful in answering my questions during the contract and closing phases.
The process flowed very smoothly, and I will gladly recommend Chris to any other sellers or buyers. His market knowledge of my neighborhood was important to me and proved to be extremely useful.
Chris Boyles exceeded our expectations of a realtor and ensured that the home buying process was a very positive experience. Chris made us feel like we were the only clients he was representing. As we were new to the process, Chris invested the time and effort to give us the confidence that we were making well-informed and educated decisions. Chris’ experience in home remodeling helped us evaluate the existing condition and total “move-in” costs of the various homes we saw. In a competitive market, Chris offered relevant data for us to use in developing our offer. He also had several suggestions and tools that we used to make our offer more competitive, which ultimately were major factors to the success of our offer. After we had a contract on our home, Chris provided us with valuable referrals to get our remodel projects completed. In this competitive market, you need a realtor who knows the market and has the tools and experience to make your offer stand out. Chris has these qualifications and we are glad he was on our side.
Chris is hands down the best realtor in the Houston area. He was our realtor for purchasing our very first home and we couldn’t have been luckier to find him. We went with a house in the area north of I-10 between Blalock and Gessner. Chris was extremely knowledgeable about the area and was always happy and helpful when he was showing us around. He was prompt to schedule any walk through that we wanted and was very flexible, always able to work around our hectic work schedules. Not only does Chris have a thorough knowledge of construction but he has a keen eye; when you are looking at a house with him he is quick to point out examples of cheap patch jobs or great quality remodeling (something I know nothing about!). He was helpful every step of the way –from finding us great houses to look at to our offer to the final closing day. He never got annoyed with our endless questions and I feel he was truly invested in finding us the perfect home. Chris was even able to recommend painters once we moved in and we were very happy with their prices and their work. I was so happy we found someone who knows the area as well as he does. Overall, Chris is intelligent, professional and just overall pleasant to work with when you are dealing with the pressure of home buying or selling. I would definitely use Chris again and will be recommending him to any friends or family looking to buy or sell!
I’ve worked with Chris on multiple transactions and his knowledge, energy, and savvy makes all the difference. I’ve worked with many real estate agents through the years in both business and on personal real estate transactions and Chris is as good as it gets for my money. He hustles, stays interested, and is relatable, which really helps in a city like Houston with so many different people from different backgrounds and professions. I’ll rely on Chris over pretty much any agent I’ve met – he’s very good at personal homes and did a great job learning what he needed to help me through a commercial transaction recently, which is a relatively new thing for him and he performed like a seasoned vet.
Chris was amazing. We were first time home buyers and really didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into. Chris had both the expertise and patience to walk us through the process. He had an excellent grasp on the current market, where to look, how much homes were worth, and resale potential. But his biggest asset was his honesty and straightforward approach. We found out quickly that Chris has extensive knowledge of building and remodeling homes, having done both himself. In Houston that turned out to be invaluable. We could walk through a home and he would point out flaws in construction, materials, foundation, etc. Mold is a big deal in Houston and he could stand outside a house and tell if it was constructed properly to prevent mold. There were even times when he would straight out say,”I won’t let you buy this house, it has too many construction faults.” He could stand in the house and give us estimates as to how much it would cost to remodel the kitchen, put in new floors, etc. and if it was worth it when we went to re-sell. Found a great house at a great price, couldn’t have done it without Chris.