Meet Sylvia Crystal Ortega – CCIM candidate and distinguished dynamic leader in Texas real estate industry. She is multidisciplinary with over 25 years of experience spanning legislative affairs, public policy, real estate, investor relations and business consulting. Sylvia brings a wealth of expertise from her tenure as a Property Manager overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial and multi-family properties, as well as her role as a Leasing Professional managing a 25-property portfolio with over 3,000 apartment homes in the vibrant Austin market. She holds the designation of Texas Accredited Commercial Specialist (TACS), a Master’s degree in Law from Texas State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from St. Edward’s University. With a strong foundation in public-private partnerships, Sylvia is highly regarded for her ability to bring collaborative, strategic solutions to the table—working seamlessly with commercial real estate stakeholders to ensure successful project execution from concept to completion. Her cross-sector experience allows her to navigate complex deals with creativity, precision, and an eye for long-term value. As part of her comprehensive services, Sylvia offers commercial lease management for property owners—ensuring professional tenant relations, lease compliance, and optimized property performance. While she is equally equipped to helping individuals navigate the homebuying process, Sylvia’s true passion lies in commercial real estate—where she excels in helping businesses expand, grow, and thrive. As President and Owner of Praz Realty Group, LLC she offers ancillary services to assist clients in construction project management. Driven by her passion for economic development and workforce advancement, Sylvia is committed to helping businesses—whether emerging startups or established corporations—grow and succeed. She is known for going above and beyond to ensure her clients’ business needs are met with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and care. She was elected to Board member to the Central Texas Commercial Association of Realtor (CTCAR) and serves on the Government Advocacy Committee. A member of the CCIM Central Texas Chapter, Texas Women’s of REALTOR® , National Association of REALTORS® and Austin Board of REALTORS®