WE ARE
Local Experts – born and raised in Coryell County
Hometown Service – with a smile
Integrity – in every aspect of the transaction
Community – we are actively involved in the community we love
Excellence – strong tradition of excellence with buyers and sellers
Meet Our Team
The Front Porch Realty team is a group of local REALTORS® who are actively involved in the Gatesville community.
More about Kandi
Kandi Luensmann didn’t start out in the real estate business, but once she found her passion she hit the ground running and hasn’t looked back. Before beginning her adventure in real estate, she was a pharmaceutical sales representative and a chemistry teacher at Gatesville High School. Since getting her real estate license, she has been a multi-million dollar producer each year. A 2014 GRI graduate and a 2016 graduate of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program, she is on top of current trends and is always looking for new and innovative ways to market. As she believes it is important to give back to her profession, Kandi is currently serving as Secretary of the Fort Hood Area Association of Realtors Board of Directors and was recently appointed to serve on the Central Texas MLS Advisory Council as they transition to a new regional MLS system.
Kandi is also actively involved in her community; she is a founding member of the Coryell County Area Go Texan scholarship committee, serves on the Coryell County A&M Club Board of Directors and is a Director on the Coryell County Economic Development Board. Kandi is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University and is a huge fan of Aggie football. When not on the phone with a client, her hobbies include spending time outdoors, reading, watching her kids play sports and attending stock shows with family. Kandi is married to Brian and they have two children, Braden, a junior and Hailey, an 8th grader.
Strengths:
“WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP” ATTITUDE – great working relationship with other agents, lenders, appraisers, escrow officers and more to get the job done for her client
EXTREME PATIENCE IN NEGOTIATIONS – a calm voice at an often trying time
IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY – including schools and workforce
More about Teresa
Teresa Johnson has been a licensed REALTOR for over 6 years and has continually been a multi million dollar producer each year. She has a special passion for older homes and she and her family are on their second restoration project since moving to Gatesville. Teresa is very active in her local community; she is currently VP of the Gatesville Band Boosters, serves on the Coryell Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, the Gatesville Planning and Zoning Commission and the Gatesville Athletic Booster Club. Teresa is very involved in her church and the children’s program and was a youth minister for 8 years before moving to Gatesville. She has a special passion for first time home buyers and enjoys working with them throughout the process of achieving the dream of home ownership. Teresa is married to Nathan and they have 3 children. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors with her family and is a huge fan of Hornet football.
More about Shalan
Shalan Crawford was born and raised in Gatesville. She is married to Ryan Crawford, also a Gatesville native and they have 2 boys, Elliott and Hunter. As a family they love to hunt, fish, water ski, play baseball, shoot skeet and attend stock shows. Shalan is very involved in the community she loves. She is a 4-H leader for the local Coryell City 4-H Club, serves on the local Area Go Texan Committee, is the treasurer for the Coryell County Youth Fair Board and currently serves on the Fort Hood Area Association of Realtors MLS Committee. She is very enthusiastic and passionate about real estate. Shalan is a GRI graduate and believes in constantly learning to continue her real estate education. Her mission is “to put God first in all things and to make a difference in other lives by transforming their dreams into realities”. She is committed to helping people purchase or sell property in the highest professional manner with total integrity and diligence.
More about Steve
Steve has a long history in law enforcement; he began his career with the Dallas County Sheriff Office and was later the Chief of Police in Mabank before traveling the United States as a loss prevention and criminal investigator for 15 years. He moved to Gatesville from Utah and has been employed with the Coryell County Sheriff Office for 12 years. Steve is married to Cindy and they are active members of the Boots-n-Saddle cowboy church. He has one son who resides in Alaska and is an Alaskan State Trooper/Game Warden. Steve is also a member of the Gatesville Lions Club. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his dogs, horses and cattle. He recently obtained his real estate license and is eager to get started helping others in their search for land and property. If you have ever had the “Sands Special” at Studebakers, you can thank Steve!
More about Jana
Jana is a career educator, business owner and life long resident of Central Texas. She is loaded with networking contacts. Her family has deep roots in Coryell County and she is excited to dedicate her energy and enthusiasm to your next real estate endeavor.
Since working with Kandi in getting the property sold, she has been very helpful in getting all the paperwork done, keeping me informed weekly as to contacts, and how the progress is going. I am very satisfied with the outcome.