Icon of a map marker representing Waco and surrounding areas real estate 
The future of real estate in
Waco & Surrounding Areas

Built for listing agents & teams looking to build market share and maximize profits.

Take advantage of an unrivaled tool-suite, PLUS exclusive features like our in-house Client Concierge, Member Services support, and Automated Marketing solutions! But what truly sets us apart is our refreshing, collaborative culture driven by a highly-engaged and accessible leadership team.

or call (254) 214-8900

Icon representing team culture and collaboration Our Culture

Common phrases heard from fellow NextHomies... "Heck yeah!""I'm in!""Let's go!"

Our culture at NextHome Our Town is collaborative, professional, and people-first. We are a modern boutique brokerage built for agents who want meaningful support, clear communication, and a team that genuinely wants to see each other succeed.

This is not a sink-or-swim environment. Our agents have access to practical tools, thoughtful guidance, and a broker who is involved, available, and committed to helping them grow. We believe high standards and a supportive culture can exist in the same place, and that great client service starts with well-supported agents.

At NextHome Our Town, relationships matter. We share ideas, solve problems together, and celebrate each other’s wins without losing sight of personal accountability. Backed by the NextHome brand and its forward-thinking technology, our office gives agents the resources they need to stay organized, serve clients well, and build a business they’re proud of.

We believe in Humans Over Houses, and that shows up not just in how we serve clients, but in how we lead, communicate, and work together every day.

Cristi McGowan, Broker/Owner of NextHome Our Town

Icon of a female representing the broker/owner of NextHome Our Town Our Broker/Owner

Meet Cristi McGowan

Cristi McGowan knows real estate the hard way, through experience. Over the years, she learned that too many agents unknowingly waste time, money, and energy trying to build a business alone while chasing every new strategy, system, or shortcut that promises to bring in easy leads.

That experience is exactly why she built NextHome Our Town the way she did. She created a brokerage where agents can learn from one another, share what works, avoid unnecessary mistakes, and build strong, sustainable businesses with real support behind them. Cristi believes real estate is hard enough without isolation, confusion, and wasteful spending getting in the way.

Her approach to leadership is hands-on, honest, and focused on helping agents do better work, serve clients well, and grow with confidence.

Icon of a storefront representing NextHome Our Town's office Our Office

High standards, real guidance, strong tools, and a culture of people, professionalism, and growth.

NextHome Our Town offers a relaxed, thoughtfully designed office environment that feels more welcoming than corporate.

Our space includes comfortable work areas, private phone booths, meeting space for clients, a full kitchen, staging inventory, and practical resources agents actually use. Located in a high-traffic retail center with nearby shops, restaurants, coffee, and fitness, the office is both functional and inviting.

Agents and visitors alike often describe it as open, comfortable, and refreshingly unstuffed.

Icon of a check mark representing benefits of joining NextHome Our Town Our Benefits

A better-equipped brokerage for agents who want to grow with purpose.

When we are new agents, we have time to experiment with different ways of getting business done. When we get busy, we need simple ways to keep business moving without being “nickel-and-dimed” for sub-par resources. NextHome totally gets this one RIGHT!

  • Agent Websites With IDX

    Modern, mobile-responsive IDX websites help build your brand, generate leads, and keep clients engaged. Each site is designed to deliver a seamless user experience while strengthening your online presence.

  • Real Support, When You Need It

    Access on-demand and live training, plus direct communication with NextHome corporate support. You also have direct access to your broker for guidance, problem-solving, and strategy.

  • Ongoing Training Mentorship

    Agents stay ahead of technology, market shifts, and consumer expectations through NextHome training programs and hands-on broker support. Education is continuous, practical, and focused on real-world application.

  • Mobile-First Technology

    Real estate happens everywhere. Our integrated platform allows you to manage transactions, marketing, training, and communication anytime, from any device, all in one system.

  • No Floor Time Required

    There is no floor because today’s buyers and sellers are online. Our systems are built to strengthen your digital presence so clients can find and connect with you where they already are.

  • Paperless Transactions

    Operate fully paperless with SkySlope DigiSign. All transaction documents, forms, and contracts are stored securely in one central system, eliminating paperwork and improving efficiency.

  • Expert Transaction Management

    Assistance, not compliance! If you are on track to be a top producer, we want to help you get there! Transaction Management is readily available for agents needing to off-load just one, or all, the back-end admin.

  • Built-In Lead Generation

    We provide multiple lead sources, including your agent website, Featured Listings, Mobile Connect, Trulia profile, and Reach150 profile. All leads come with no referral fees, because we focus on quality connections, not volume.

  • SAVINGS THAT SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS

    Our fee structure, technology stack, and preferred vendor relationships are designed to lower overhead and increase your return on investment. Lower royalty and service fees mean more of your earnings stay with you, without sacrificing tools or support.

  • Cloud-Based CMA Tools

    Create polished CMAs, buyer tours, property reports, and marketing flyers in minutes. Walk into listing appointments with data-driven insights and professional presentations that set you apart.

  • Marketing Coordinator Extraordinnaire

    Marketing and Design Extraordinnaire, Walker Farrar of "The Loop" knows what agents need and can customize a package that is both personal and on-point with today's ever-changing social algorithms. Walker is available for one-time designs or for long-term branding packages.

  • Annual Conference

    Connect with agents from across the country, hear from respected industry speakers, and explore curated vendor solutions. The annual conference is designed to inspire growth and strengthen relationships.

  • NextHome Concierge

    Offer clients white-glove service when they buy a home. NextHome Concierge helps with mail forwarding, utilities setup, and homeowner’s insurance through a single call and follow-up, saving clients time and reducing stress.

Icon of tools representing technology and marketing tools for real estate professionals Our Technology & Marketing

Fully-loaded platforms and AI
automations for the modern agent.

Icon of a line chart representing operating costs for real estate professionals Our Compensation Plans

Maximum flexibility for every agent.

NextHome Our Town offers five compensation plans built around where you are in your business, not where we want to slot you. Every plan includes full NextHome systems, BoldTrail CRM, transaction management, signs, marketing, and broker support, and the solo plans all have a defined annual ceiling so you always know what the brokerage costs you for the year.

Icon of comments representing communication Let’s Chat

You talk. I’ll listen.

The only way to know if NextHome is right for you, is to ask for what you want! So, Let’s Chat!

Brokerage

NextHome Our Town

Brokerage Website

NextHomeOurTown.com

Broker/Owner

Cristi McGowan