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Womack Development & Investment Realtors Womack Development & Investment Realtors (often shortened to Womack Development) is a minority‑owned, full‑service residential and commercial real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. Established in 1985, the company has notable influence in urban revitalization, particularly in Houston’s Third Ward and adjacent communities [1].

History Womack Development was founded in 1985 by Gerald W. Womack, who previously co‑owned Womack & Harrell Estate. Womack, a Houston native raised in the Third Ward, became a licensed real estate broker at age 16, following mentorship from G.K. Coleman [2]. His leadership has guided the firm to closing over $900 million in combined commercial and residential property sales [3].

Services Womack Development & Investment Realtors provides: * Residential sales, leasing, and property management

Commercial real estate brokerage
REO disposition and tenant representation
Land use analysis and investment consulting [4]

Their service areas span central Houston—including the Museum District, Riverside Terrace, Inner Loop, Midtown, Medical Center—and nearby cities such as Pearland, Missouri City, and Sugar Land [5].

Corporate Information Field Details Headquarters 4412 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004 [1] Founded 1985 Type Private, minority‑owned Industry Residential & Commercial Real Estate

Leadership * Gerald W. Womack – President, CEO & Principal Broker [3]

Gail Gage – Secretary/Treasurer & REO Specialist
Dorothy Carson – Partner & REO Specialist
Larry O’Neal – Senior Vice President & Commercial Broker
Danielle Keys Bess – Senior VP & Marketing Director [6]

The company employs a team of over 20 professionals [3].

Community Involvement Rooted in the Third Ward, Womack has emphasized community upliftment by constructing and refurbishing affordable housing options in distressed areas. The firm’s efforts include supportive housing for seniors and students in neighborhoods such as Southmore and Ennis [2][5].

Recognition * $900+ million in career sales of commercial and residential properties [3]

  * Philanthropic contributions through mentorship, internships, and support for local leadership [2]

References 1. Womack Development Official Website.^[1]

     2. Houston Chronicle Archives, “Gerald Womack’s Mission to Rebuild the Third Ward,” 2004.

     3. Houston Business Journal, “Top Real Estate Producers in Houston,” 2019.

     4. HAR.com Profile for Womack Development.<ref>https://www.har.com</ref>

     5. Texas Monthly, “Inside the Third Ward’s Real Estate Renaissance,” 2021.

     6. Houston Defender, “Danielle Bess: Real Estate and Community Leadership,” 2022.

External Links * Official website: womackdevelopment.com

        * Houston Association of REALTORS

        * HAR.com profile

Category: Real estate companies in Texas Category: Companies based in Houston Category: American companies established in 1985

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