About Us

Mr. Robertson has earned the following designations:

Terry Robertson

Broker/Owner

Mr. Robertson has been the Broker at Desert Realty since 1980. His experience prior to that time was in real estate sales and investments. He soon discovered, however, that his real interest was in property management. Mr. Robertson was one of the first brokers in Nevada to specialize in the management of residential rental properties. He was one of eight founding members of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) in 1986 - an organization which has grown to 2600 members across 33 states. NARPM is dedicated to the education and exchange of information among managers who specialize in the management of residential properties.

Mr. Robertson belongs to the following professional organizations:

Lori Kalata

Property Manager

As property manager, Lori oversees the daily operations of each department in the office, handles owner and tenant relations and supervises our inventory of over 800 properties.

A native New Yorker, Lori moved to Las Vegas in 2001. She has been in real estate and practicing property management for over 9 years and joined Desert Realty in March of 2020. Lori also completed her law degree and holds her private investigator’s license.

In her off time, Lori enjoys cooking and spending time with her loved ones.

Amanda Wright

Leasing Agent and Assistant Property Manager

Originally from the Midwest, Amanda has been in Las Vegas for the last 32 years and has been practicing real estate for over 21 years. We are very proud of her as she recently completed her State of Nevada Certification for Broker/ Salesperson.

As our Leasing Agent, Amanda shows properties and is the first Desert Realty representative a prospective tenant will meet. Amanda has been with Desert Realty for over 13 years as a leasing agent, but now, she also fills the position of assistant property manager aiding in property management duties.

When not leasing properties or helping residents, Amanda volunteers with a pet rescue organization. She can also be found boating, reading, gardening, and taking pictures of her grandson.

Charlee Sweikert

Controller

Charlee is a devoted long-term employee with over 10 years of experience in our bookkeeping department. She has impressively held several positions here at Desert Realty including file clerk, HOA liaison, and advertising.

Charlee was born and raised in Las Vegas; she proudly supports her home team of the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

When she isn’t here crunching numbers, you can find her working at crafts, rooting for her beloved Knights, or watching her favorite TV show Supernatural.

She is charming and known for her contagious smile and uplifting attitude. If you walk into the office having a bad day and have the pleasure of speaking with Charlee, you’re sure to walk out with a changed, positive mindset.

Her favorite quote is “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Gandhi

Lisa Williams

Bookkeeper

Lisa is the official Gal Friday at Desert Realty. While her primary duties include maintaining the owners’ financial accounts and assisting our Controller, Lisa is the go-to for her expertise with Appfolio, our computer software program.

Originally from Fall River, Massachusetts, Lisa comes to us by way of Hawaii, Maine, California, Washington, Alaska – she’s lived all over! But it was family that brought her back to Las Vegas.

With over 15 years in accounts receivable and payable, and over 35 years’ experience in customer service, Lisa is a perfect fit as bookkeeper for Desert Realty. Although she also happens to be a certified kickboxing instructor.

Football is Lisa’s favorite sport, but she roots for all the New England teams, especially her beloved Patriots … even though Tom Brady moved on.

While off duty, Lisa enjoys exploring new places, cooking, music, photography, and spending time with her grand kids, all seven of them!

Mace Myers

Maintenance Coordinator

Mace is our new maintenance supervisor who manages our vacancies and oversees the turnarounds to make sure our units are rent ready. He also manages the maintenance and inspection departments.

Mace first came to Las Vegas at the age of three and has been here ever since. When he's not putting in hours at Desert Realty, one can find Mace playing video games, or enjoying outdoor activities such as 4-wheeling, hunting or riding ATVs.

As a business owner in construction and a trained electrician, Mace has been a great addition to our team.

Christine Bracero

Maintenance Coordinator

Christine moved from her home state of New Jersey in 2021 to embark on a new chapter in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.

With 15 years’ experience in property management, Christine delivers exceptional results by fostering strong tenant relationships, implementing strategic management practices, ensuring optimal performance, tenant satisfaction and client success.

When she’s not in the office, Christine enjoys traveling to beautiful islands, especially Puerto Rico. She can also be found listening and dancing to music or walking her fur babies. She also enjoys hiking, jet skiing, ATVs, sightseeing and playing board games.

While Christine always strives for excellence as our Maintenance Coordinator, it’s her husband’s support that remains a cornerstone in her pursuit of providing exceptional experiences for clients and tenants alike.

“Live life to the fullest and focus on the positive.” “Spread LOVE everywhere you go.”

Robin Teel

HOA Liaison

Robin is our other Gal Friday. She is very knowledgeable in our daily operations and can fill in where needed. However, her primary position is handling all HOA matters including violations, corrections and communications.

Robin is a Las Vegas native and graduated from Green Valley High School. In true Las Vegas fashion she is an avid Raiders fan and enjoys watching the OU Sooners, too. When she’s not working hard at Desert Realty, Robin spends her time doing crafts such as wood burning and resin work.

Jim Greeley

Inspector

Jim has lived in Las Vegas since 1998 and was an advocate in Human Resources for developmentally disabled adults for over 15 years.

Jim started at Desert Realty as an inspector in 2009. He took a leave of absence in 2012 to assist the IT staff at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, but he soon returned to us and quickly picked up where he left off conducting interior inspections for our valued owners.

Kyle Marchand

Inspector

As a Desert Realty Inspector, Kyle photographs and oversees turnaround and maintenance work on properties before they are leased.

Originally from a small town in Northern California named Paradise, Kyle moved to Las Vegas to enjoy the many opportunities our city offers. He enjoys sports like UFC, basketball, football and golf. During his free time, Kyle can be found golfing, camping, traveling or trying new restaurants.

"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."

Nick Kostos

Inspector

Nick has many years’ experience in home repair and remodeling, and he has been with Desert Realty as an inspector since 2010. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Nick moved to Las Vegas for a change of weather and climate.

When not inspecting properties, he enjoys visiting new places while riding his motorcycle. He also enjoys watching golf and rooting for his favorite football teams. He’s also a great cook!

“We can’t always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it.”

Vera Bell

Admin Asst/ File Clerk

A cherished member of our staff, Vera assists Stacie and Lisa in our bookkeeping department, as well as maintaining all files for the office.

Originally from New Jersey, Vera moved to Las Vegas after retirement in order to be closer to her three sons. With a background in accounting, Vera is extremely helpful as an admin assistant in our bookkeeping department.

Her hobbies include knitting and crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Melissa Flores

Front Desk Receptionist/ Admin. Asst.

As our front desk administrative assistant, Melissa oversees the daily operations of greeting guests, collecting rents, answering phones and processing paperwork.

Always quick to smile, mELISSA ensures that our residents and owners are in good care.

Liz Thompson

Sales Agent

Liz has been the sales agent for Desert Realty since 1985, when she first obtained her real estate license. While Liz can assist with any real estate transaction, her specialty is in trusts, estate and investment properties. Liz is an experienced negotiator with expert knowledge of the local market.

Liz is a native and life-long resident of Las Vegas. From 1969 through 1991, she was the owner and operator of Mid City Furniture in downtown Las Vegas, selling new and used furniture, antiques and contract furnishings for apartments. In 1985, Liz opened Personal Property Brokers, the first Estate Sale and Liquidation company in Clark County.

With over 37 years in real estate and over 50 years in sales, Liz is a powerhouse of experience and knowledge who firmly believes that integrity and communication are the cornerstones for her success. She works 7 days a week and can be reached during the day, early evenings, weekends and holidays.