Martin Zidell is known as The Renegade Realtor because of his success in turning traditional real estate sales on its head by uncovering and overcoming the real reasons a property may not be selling. He has developed an exclusive & proven Renegade System to help homeowners prepare, price and promote their home for a fast sale at full value.
Martin is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert, one of only about 2200 Realtors to ever achieve the designation. He uses these skills to negotiate the best price and terms for his clients.
His philosophy is "work hard, treat people right, love, laugh, do good things, and have fun." His real passion is changing people’s lives. He travels to Haiti to support orphanages and build self-sustaining villages.
He rides 8 days on horseback to participate in The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade. Martin is planning a 100-day Sailing adventure to explore the Caribbean, and possibly circumnavigate the globe.
07 Nov 2018
It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months. This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that...
04 Oct 2018
While no one can predict the future with certainty, most experts expect to see modest growth in the U.S. housing market for the remainder of this year and next. Inventory will remain tight, mortgage...
05 Sep 2018
No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately,...
01 Aug 2018
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in...
04 Jul 2018
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make...
06 Jun 2018
Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a...
02 May 2018
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged...
04 Apr 2018
From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one...
07 Mar 2018
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage...
07 Feb 2018
We frequently get questions from clients who are taking on decorating and remodeling projects and want to ensure their dollars are invested wisely. Which looks will last for years to come, and which ones...