Building Connections to Deliver Results
With more than 10 years in the real estate industry, Alanna D’Antonio Garcia, co-owner of Evoke Realty, has never sold a house. But she can tell you everything about the buying and selling process – and why the right agent is key.
“I talk about sales so much that everyone thinks I’m an agent, but I’m not. I’m a connector,” she explains.
“I can’t help myself. I love getting to know people, and once they start telling me more about themselves, I work to find solutions or people to connect with and help them.
“And I’m someone who wants everyone to have the best possible experience when they’re buying or selling their home.” It’s what she and her husband, co-owner and broker David Garcia, Jr., had in mind when they founded Evoke. And why they’re so committed to building a formidable team.
“My job is to recruit the right agents – and help them deliver exceptional service to our clients. We want each of our agents to be the most educated agents in the marketplace, to know the trends, and to use their knowledge to help their clients. And we want them to do everything with dignity, respect and integrity,” she notes. “We are 100% committed to our agents because that’s who serve our clients. Without them, we can’t do what we do. Having a strong culture where your broker is accessible – and where leadership doesn’t feel like competition – is rare and important. I honestly believe you can feel it when you meet or work with an Evoke agent.”
D’Antonio Garcia helped lead the brokerage to $65 million in sales in its first year. Evoke is on track to reach $150 million in sales for 2024. With more than 30 agents, Evoke has multiple divisions and is growing across Texas, including Austin, the Gulf Coast and Houston. Evoke also includes property management, commercial real estate, and its fastest-growing division, luxury properties.
“As the Evoke’s Director of Expansion, my mindset is all about slow and steady growth. We’ve had incredible success built on the years of experience – and the mindset – we brought to Evoke. The commitment we have to our culture and ideals is the foundation of what we do.”
“From our agents and clients to the title companies and lenders we work with, we are laser focused on how we treat people. It’s the biggest compliment when another agent or a lender tells me they had an incredible experience with one of our agents. It’s proof that our team gets it – and they deliver on it. We want everyone to be their best, have their best, do their best. Always leave people better than you found them.”
It’s something D’Antonio Garcia has an unwavering commitment to. “For most of us, buying a home is the largest financial purchase/investment you will make in your life. If you are undergoing a major surgery, you aren’t just going to trust any doctor. You want the best, someone with experience and tenure under his belt. You want to feel like the only patient. Why isn’t working with a realtor the same thought process? This is someone who is going to match you to the best house for your family with the terms that work for you. A house that you are going to raise a family in or become empty nesters in – or a home where you need to sell for the highest price, etc. You want someone who’s experienced and knowledgeable about the market. You need to work with a realtor you trust – and someone who keeps your needs top-of-mind.”
The San Antonio native and proud graduate of UT San Antonio feels lucky to be a part of helping people make the city their home. “San Antonio is a melting pot of cultures, influences, and major industries — military bases, a fast-growing medical sector, a law school, major universities, and impressive advancements in tech, cybersecurity, and so much more – there is something for everyone. And many of Evoke’s relocation clients end up planting their roots here.
“As a San Antonio native, it makes me beam – even if that means more traffic,” she laughs. And if you want to shorten your commute by finding a new home, she’s happy to connect you to someone who can help.
Evoke Realty
210.201.3257
www.RealtyEvoke.com
3611 Paesanos Pkwy Ste 201, San Antonio TX 78231
