Known for her down-to-earth instructional style and extensive real-world experience, Avis brings real estate topics to life through engaging storytelling and practical insights that resonate with learners of all backgrounds.

Avis is the broker for Keller Williams Realty in Round Rock and Georgetown and has served in this role since April 2001. She was chairman of the Texas Real Estate Commission from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that she served as vice chairman for two years and as a commissioner for one. She was also a member of TREC’s Broker Lawyer Committee from 2001 to 2005 and was chairman of the board for the Texas Association of Realtors in 2007.

Since 2019, Avis has been the operations manager for the continuing education provider, 2 Old Chicks on Real Estate, based in Georgetown, TX

John serves as the Co-Chair of the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee to which the President of the State Bar of Texas twice appointed John to six-year terms (2017-2023 and 2023-2029). John’s colleagues on the committee elected him Co-Chair in 2022.

Building on his desire to raise the bar and educate parties in real estate transactions, John founded Special Provisions, LLC which provides in-depth analysis of real estate contracts and legal issues, broker/agent risk-management, continuing education, and extensive self-help legal resources.

John takes great pride in his ability to relate to his clients and their situations which arises from having walked in their shoes as an attorney, real estate agent, escrow officer, and business owner.