Martha was born in Paris, Texas and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in German literature. She studied extensively in Germany and taught high school for 11 years before entering real estate.
Martha says that the transition from teaching was easy because she had moved 11 times, including residences in several different states as well as in Europe. Since beginning her Real Estate career, Martha has been recognized 6 times as the #1 agent for the state of Texas. She has also been the top agent for all of Collin County for Coldwell Banker since 1985.
Martha is an agent who combines her knack for real estate with a strong work ethic. She makes the real estate business look so easy. As a realtor, Martha values being involved with people when they make one of the most important decisions in their lives - buying or selling a home.
Martha is married to Gerald Robertson. He is her partner in marriage as well as business. He provides support and marketing expertise to their real estate business. They have 3 children. The entire family is avid international travelers. Martha and Gerald enjoy playing golf at Stonebriar Country Club. They have a 2-year-old grandson and a daughter who is graduating from Southern Methodist University in May 2002. Their son is 14 and will be entering high school in the fall of 2002.
Martha's success stems from her complete dedication and loyalty to her customers and clients. "I am the first and only person my customers will talk to, and, in this day and age, personal attention and responsibility is everything. Over the past 17 years, I have found that maintaining personal contact with my clients removes a lot of stress from potentially stressful situations."
Martha gives to her clients directly by selling their homes at the highest price as well as finding buyers a valued, new home in a timely and professional manner. She stays on top of the latest changes in the industry and continues her education by taking professional classes each year. Martha has earned the prestigious CRS designation and qualified in 2002 for Coldwell Banker's most elite designation, International Premier.