ABOUT US
A genuine passion for
helping people.
Our story, our mission, and the team standing beside you from first conversation to closing.
The Legacy Behind Choosing Texas
My father is at the heart of why I continue to do real estate.
He taught me that this business is not simply about selling property. It is about people, trust, family and the relationships you build along the way. After he passed away from pancreatic cancer in April 2020, transactions he had worked on continued to close.
To me, that was a powerful reminder that the work he had done—and the trust people placed in him—continued even after he was gone.
Real estate gives me a way to feel closer to him and keep his legacy alive. Every family we help, every relationship we build and every closing we celebrate allows a piece of what he taught me to continue.
For me, it will never be only about the sale. It will always be about the people—and carrying forward a legacy I am incredibly proud of.
Choose experience. Choose relationships. Choose Texas.
Meet Crystal
Crystal Ragsdale-Haudek, a second-generation REALTOR®, brings approximately 27 years of media and marketing experience, more than a decade in sales leadership and a genuine passion for helping people communicate and make confident decisions.
Her marketing background gives Choosing Texas sellers a distinct advantage. Crystal understands how to position a home, identify the right audience and create a strategy that helps a property stand apart. For buyers, she focuses on education, advocacy and making sure clients understand each step—from comparing homes and builders to contracts, inspections, negotiations and closing.
Beyond real estate, Crystal is a wife, mother of five, college public-speaking instructor and the author of Nati and the Butterfly. Whether she is teaching, leading, marketing or helping someone find a home, her work has always centered on people, trust and meaningful relationships.
Meet Randall
Randall is a native Texan, and Crystal’s partner in both life and real estate. Together, they offer clients the benefit of two committed professionals working toward one shared goal: helping people make the right move for their lives.
Randall also brings firsthand perspective to the new-construction experience. He works alongside Crystal to assist clients with homes, land, rentals and new construction while providing the personal attention that defines Choosing Texas Real Estate.
Randall believes clients deserve honest information, dependable guidance and a real relationship with the people representing them. His role strengthens the team approach behind every Choosing Texas transaction.
Meet the Team
The people beside you
A team of advocates, coordinators, and specialists dedicated to keeping your transaction organized, informed, and moving forward.
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Crystal Ragsdale-Haudek
More than 30 years in sales, marketing, media, and leadership across Houston, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley. A strategic negotiator and client advocate with a passion for trusted, feel-good client relationships.
REALTOR
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Randall Haudek
Hands-on general contracting and construction experience, helping buyers and sellers understand property condition, improvement opportunities, repair considerations, and long-term value.
REALTOR
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Melissa Ramirez
Supports daily operations and keeps every experience organized, responsive, and welcoming — from scheduling to transaction coordination and administrative support.
OFFICE MANAGER
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Develops and coordinates listing materials, digital promotions, and property marketing designed to showcase each home effectively and keep the brand consistent.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Cayla Ramirez
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Creates engaging content, promotes listings, and highlights Texas communities — sharing the personal stories behind Choosing Texas Real Estate.
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Corinne Haudek
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Amanda Greco
TRANSACTION MANAGER
Dedicated contract-to-closing support: coordinating dates, documentation, inspections, appraisals, and title requirements so your agents stay focused on you.
