Our Culture

A brokerage that feels
like your people.

We believe a great brokerage isn't just about commission structure — it's about the community you belong to and the broker who has your back.

Amber Ludwinek — Broker/Owner
Amber Ludwinek — Broker / Owner
About Amber

The broker who built
what she always wanted.

Amber Ludwinek has been one of the Katy and Houston market's top-producing agents since 2016. She was good at her job — really good. But year after year, she watched a significant percentage of every commission she earned walk out the door to a brokerage that wasn't giving her much in return.

"I did the work, I earned the commission, and I watched my brokerage take a cut of every deal. When I built this brokerage, I built the one I always wished I had."
— Amber Ludwinek, Broker/Owner

When Amber founded Realty ONE Group Optima, she made a decision that would define everything about the brokerage: agents keep 100% of what they earn. Full stop. No percentages, no splits, no complicated tiers. Just flat fees and a cap that rewards production.

But the commission model isn't what agents talk about most after joining. What they talk about is Amber herself. Her phone number goes directly to her. When you have a difficult situation — a deal going sideways, a client getting cold feet, a contract you're not sure about — you text Amber. She picks up.

Amber built this brokerage where agents are partners, not producers. The culture reflects that — in how agents support each other, in how training is conducted, and in how Amber shows up every single day for the people who trust her with their careers.

2016
Licensed Since
Top 1%
Katy Market Producer
Direct
Broker Access Always
Life at ROG Optima

This is what community
looks like.

Optima Office Opening Day
Optima Grand Opening
ROG Optima Leadership at ONE Event
Optima Team Training Session
ROG Optima Team
The Team

Meet the agents of
Realty ONE Group Optima.

Broker / Owner
Amber Ludwinek
Amber Ludwinek
Managing Broker
Agents
Melissa Abrantes
Melissa Abrantes
REALTOR®
Mays Albayati
Mays Albayati
REALTOR®
Victor Andrade
Victor Andrade
REALTOR®
Kenia Arzu
Kenia Arzu
REALTOR®
Shelby Callaway
Shelby Callaway
REALTOR®
Hector Capistran
Hector Capistran
REALTOR®
Kelley Clark
Kelley Clark
REALTOR®
Ann Hang Dang
Ann Hang Dang
REALTOR®
Bianca Garza
Bianca Garza
REALTOR®
Nathaly Guerrero
Nathaly Guerrero
REALTOR®
Lina Hammad
Lina Hammad
REALTOR®
Danelle Horne
Danelle Horne
REALTOR®
Pavan Mediratta
Pavan Mediratta
REALTOR®
Sanora Mitchem
Sanora Mitchem
REALTOR®
Joseph Norman Jr
Joseph Norman Jr
REALTOR®
Stacey Odenat
Stacey Odenat
REALTOR®
Karen Ponette
Karen Ponette
REALTOR®
Ella Shunay Powell
Ella Shunay Powell
REALTOR®
Kelly Santana
Kelly Santana
REALTOR®
Gracy Sanghani
Gracy Sanghani
REALTOR®
Harsh Shah
Harsh Shah
REALTOR®
Emily Sherrill
Emily Sherrill
REALTOR®
Jennifer Simpson
Jennifer Simpson
REALTOR®
Tre Smith
Tre Smith
REALTOR®
Heather Splawn
Heather Splawn
REALTOR®
Rick Snyder
Rick Snyder
REALTOR®
Janelle Taylor
Janelle Taylor
REALTOR®
20,000+
ROG Professionals Worldwide
450+
Locations Worldwide
Top 5
U.S. Real Estate Brokerage Brand
Growing
Fastest-Expanding National Brand
What We Stand For

The principles behind
everything we do.

01
Agents First
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this help our agents succeed? If it doesn’t, we don’t do it.
02
Radical Transparency
Your fees, your earnings, our expectations — all of it is stated clearly upfront. No surprises. No fine print.
03
Community Over Competition
Our agents support each other. We share knowledge, celebrate wins, and lift each other up — even when we’re competing for the same clients.
04
Always Forward
We embrace new technology, new approaches, and new thinking. The agents who thrive here don’t look backward at how things used to be done.

Come meet us in person.

Schedule an office tour and get a feel for our culture firsthand.

Let’s Talk
Do the Math
See What You'd Keep
Enter a sale and see the difference — ROG Optima vs. a traditional split brokerage.
Total Commission Earned
$10,500
ROG Optima  (100% − $500 fee) $10,000
80/20 Split Brokerage $8,400
70/30 Split Brokerage $7,350
With ROG Optima you keep $2,650 more than a 70/30 brokerage — on this one transaction alone.

Transaction fee is based on sales price: $500 (≤$200K) · $700 (≤$400K) · $900 (≤$600K) · $1,100 (≤$800K) · $1,300 (≤$1M). Fees count toward your $14,000 annual cap — after which every deal is $195.

New Agent Program
We'll Pay for Your
Real Estate School
Get your license, join ROG Optima, close your first deal — and we'll reimburse your pre-licensing course fees.
1
Obtain Your Real Estate LicenseComplete your Texas pre-licensing coursework and pass the state exam.
2
Join Realty ONE Group OptimaHang your license with us here in Houston. We'll get you set up from day one.
3
Close Your First TransactionWork your sphere, use our training, and close that first deal. We're with you every step.
4
Get Reimbursed for Your ClassesSubmit your receipt and we'll reimburse your pre-licensing course fees.

Ask Amber for current program terms and reimbursement details. Program available to new licensees joining ROG Optima Houston.