Armed with over a decade of hands-on real estate experience, Candace Rusk is a trusted advisor with Compass Real Estate serving Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, and the greater West Houston market. Known for her refined approach, strategic insight, and commitment to elevated client service, Candace guides buyers and sellers through Houston’s competitive landscape with clarity, precision, and confidence.
Candace’s career spans operational leadership, financial management, and high-level contract expertise, beginning with her role overseeing systems and agent support for more than 400 REALTORS® at Keller Williams Premier Realty. She later founded a boutique transaction management company that facilitated more than 2,000 closings statewide, giving her a deep understanding of timelines, negotiations, and the mechanics that drive successful results. After selling the company in 2024, she transitioned fully into sales, bringing her systems-driven perspective directly to the clients she serves.
Candace leverages industry-leading tools, including Compass Concierge, 3-Phased Marketing, and the Compass One client portal to deliver data-rich guidance, elevated marketing, and seamless communication. Her expertise in pricing strategy, preparation, and presentation consistently positions her listings for maximum visibility and strong outcomes.
A Katy native and Marine Corps spouse, Candace understands both the financial and emotional considerations that shape each move, offering a strategic, empathetic approach grounded in real-world experience. She specializes in residential real estate throughout West Houston, advising busy families, relocating professionals, and discerning sellers seeking a polished, high-touch process from start to finish.
Competitive by nature, Candace is an avid tennis player and also enjoys a fun game of mahjong, embracing both as opportunities to connect with her community and fuel her drive for excellence. Candace and her husband, Harrison, have been married for 19 years and share two beautiful children, Alexis and Sheldon.