HAR congratulates Paul Silverman, Director of Agent Growth at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, on his designation as 2024 REALTOR® of the Year. Each year, the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) honors a member that most personifies the REALTOR® in spirit and ethics, through service to their profession, peers and the REALTOR® association. For demonstrating a long and inspired commitment to HAR, its members and the real estate industry as a whole, Paul is our 2024 honoree.
Paul Silverman has been a REALTOR® in Texas and a member of HAR since 2001. For more than 20 years, Paul has balanced a distinguished real estate career with spending time with his daughter and participating in the MS150 and other charity bike rides. His enthusiasm, integrity and unwavering commitment to helping others are some of the many qualities that Paul exhibits each and every day.
Paul’s commitment to the professional development of his colleagues is also noteworthy. As an instructor, he has dedicated countless hours to educating REALTORS®, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in a dynamic and ever-changing industry. His passion for education and mentorship has left an indelible mark on hundreds of REALTORS®.
Paul has served his REALTOR® community by serving on the following committees, boards and receiving the following accreditations:
- Master, Institute of Residential Marketing
- Certified Negotiation Expert
- Certified New Home Sales Professional
- GREEN Designation
- Certified Green Professional
- Certified ePRO
- Accredited Buyer’s Representative
- Senior Real Estate Specialist
- At Home with Diversity Designation
- Shore Sale and Foreclosure Resource
- Certified New Home Marketing Professional
- Chair of the HAR Technology Group, 2024
- Chair of the HAR MLS Advisory Group, 2023
- Member of the HAR MLS and Technology Advisory Groups
- Houston Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors, 2021-2023
- Texas REALTORS® Board of Directors, 2021-2024
- National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors
- Builder Broker Taskforce
- Co-Chair of the NextGen Realtor Group
- Member of the Board of Directors of Greater Houston Builders Association Sales and Marketing Council
- Custom Builder Council Member of the Year, 2003
- PRISM Award for Marketing Professional of the Year, 2006
- National Award for Region 5 Marketing Director of the Year, 2008
- Finalist for the Texas Star Awards for Marketing Professional of the Year, 2006 & 2007
- Member of the Martha Turner’s Circle of Excellence, 2013-2018
We asked Paul to reflect on his real estate career and describe what this honor means to him.
What was your first reaction when you learned that you were the 2024 honoree?
I was stunned and so incredibly honored to be chosen for this prestigious award. I am humbled and so proud of my involvement at HAR.
What does this honor mean to you?
This honor means a lot to me and everyone that has helped get me to this point. Especially during a time when our REALTOR® brand is under attack, it makes the award that much more special.
What do you find most gratifying about your work as a real estate professional?
My most gratifying gift of my work has changed. Before I was in management, seeing the clients happy at closing and helping them embark on a big change was rewarding. Now that I am in management, my joy is helping agents thrive in all aspects of their business, especially with the use of technology.
What advice would you offer new real estate professionals or folks considering entering the real estate profession given current market conditions, opportunities and challenges?
An agent I knew once sat down with Ebby Halliday, an iconic legend in real estate in Dallas. Her best advice to him was to, “never do it for the dollar, do it for the service and the dollar will come.”
What other thoughts or comments can you share with our readers?
If you have not been involved in our amazing Association, please consider it. We need all of the opinions and experiences of our diverse membership.
