01 / Houston
The Heights
Bungalow porches, oak-lined walks, and a kitchen scene worth the move.
Real Estate Strategy & Representation
A decade of discipline brought to the Houston market.
Work with Sampson→
Former UMass power forward and international pro. Now navigating the Houston skyline with the same composure.
Physical Presence
6'7"
Perspective on every detail
Global Reach
10 yrs
International professional career
Preparation
04:00
The athlete's wake-up call
Hometown
HTX
Baton Rouge roots, Houston soul
The Backstory
From Baton Rouge to UMass, to the world — and finally, to Houston.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and trained at Ridgeway High in Memphis, Sampson played four seasons of college basketball at the University of Massachusetts before going pro in 2014.
The decade that followed took him across continents — Portugal, Mexico, the Philippines, Canada and beyond — playing professionally with clubs like CAB Madeira, Caballeros de Culiacán, Alab Pilipinas and the Island Storm. Different leagues, different languages, one constant: prepare, adapt, execute.
He brings that same playbook to Houston real estate. Calm under pressure, allergic to the hard sell, and built to represent clients who want a professional in the room — whether they're buying their first home or selling their fifth.
The Houston Portfolio
Selecting a zip code is choosing a rhythm.
02 / Houston
River Oaks
Houston's blue-chip address — estates under canopy.
03 / Houston
Montrose
Galleries, gardens, and the city's most opinionated coffee.
04 / Houston
Memorial
Pines, privacy, and circular drives off Briar Forest.
05 / Houston
EaDo
Warehouse lofts and street art east of Downtown.
How we work together
The Playbook
01.
Scouting & Analysis
We start with what you actually want — schools, commutes, square footage, light. Then I pull comps, off-market leads, and history to surface the right shortlist.
02.
The Negotiation
The composure of the fourth quarter applied to the closing table. Clean offers, considered counters, no theatrics.
03.
Seamless Transition
Inspectors, lenders, movers, utilities. Relocation handled so day one feels like home.
04.
Long-Term Counsel
Renovation contacts, refinance timing, and a second opinion on your next move — even years out.
"In professional basketball, the difference between winning and losing is preparation. I bring that same relentless focus to how I handle my clients' biggest investment."— Sampson Carter
Start the Conversation
Buying, selling, or relocating to Houston. Tell me a little about your move and I'll be in touch within one business day.