Hi There!
I’m Maris Messervey –lead social media strategist and Social Broker founder.
I’ve been helping businesses and entrepreneurs with public relations and social media since 2006 – right around the time social media was becoming mainstream and big brands recognized the impact it could have.
This is why I’m so passionate about using social media to build your brand…
I don’t just believe in the power of social media—I’ve built my business on it.
For nearly two decades, I’ve helped brands, businesses, and real estate professionals turn social media from an afterthought into a marketing powerhouse. But when I started working in real estate, I saw a massive gap: agents were relying on generic “Just Listed” and “Just Sold” posts that did nothing to grow their brands, build relationships, or drive real business.
So, I built Social Broker—a membership and agency designed to give real estate agents the strategy, tools, and content they actually need to succeed online.
Inside Social Broker, you don’t just get content—you get a proven framework, a modern strategy, and the exact marketing insights I’ve used to help top-producing agents from Compass, Anywhere Advisors, Home Services of America, @properties Christie's, eXp Realty, Sotheby’s and many more build brands people recognize and trust.
My work has been featured in Inman, Chicago Agent Magazine, ABC, NBC, WGN, and CBS, but the best part of my job? Helping agents turn social media into a lead-generating, brand-building machine—without wasting hours figuring it out on their own.
Your job is selling homes. Mine? Making sure the right people know your name before they need an agent.
Let’s make your brand impossible to ignore.
Want to get to know each other better? Here are a few more things about me.
1. I always, always, start my day with coffee – usually brewed at home, or the occasional Starbucks grande cold brew over ice.
2. My six pound chihuahua, Henry, can generally be found within one or two feet of me at all times. We both love the sunshine, snacks, and sleeping in on the weekends.
3. My favorite place to be is anywhere poolside – as long as there’s a WiFi signal. Although, Napa Valley is a close second.
4. I live in Chicago with my husband Brad, where you’ll usually find us catching up on the latest Netflix series, trying a new restaurant or in the midst of a home project or two.
5. My favorite food is food. I love cooking, dining out, and trying new wines (though my go-to is a New Zealand Sauv Blanc or a Napa Cab).
Kendra Lepley
Senior Strategist & Team Lead, Full-Service
Pacific Northwest native and mama of two. When she’s not making social media magic, Kendra is usually exploring the great outdoors, traveling, or searching for her next amazing bite to eat, the spicier, the better!
Liz Birenbaum
Social Media Strategist & Team Lead, Semi-Custom
Southern California boy mom and graphic design guru. Liz is the go-to expert in all things Canva. In her spare time she's usually baking, trying a new local coffee shop or spending time with her husband and son.
Logan Lenihan
Social Media Strategist
Florida native and lifelong sunshine seeker. Logan brings over 20 years of real estate experience and a marketing degree to the world of social media. When she’s not creating scroll-stopping content (reels are her specialty), you’ll find her soaking up the sun at the beach with her two boys.
Jules Bourgeois
Social Media Strategist
Houston native and content creator. Jules has nearly 5 years of experience creating engaging content, building brand awareness, and developing successful social media strategies for brands. In her spare time, she loves photography and exploring new social media tech and tools.
Samantha Stevens
Social Media Strategist
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Kaylee Kohlhaas
Executive Assistant
A U.S. Army veteran and operations/organizational pro, Kaylee turned her passion for organization and attention to detail to the social media field. When she's not working she's typically enjoying the outdoors with her two children or relaxing with her pups and a glass of wine.
Your full time job is selling real estate. Mine is helping you shine on social media