About Us

Wood Real Estate Group is your trusted local expert in property management, dedicated to delivering exceptional service to property owners and tenants in the community. Our team of seasoned professionals is passionate about providing top-tier management solutions, ensuring your property is well-maintained and your tenants are satisfied. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, tackling every challenge with creativity and determination to achieve the best results for you.

Our mission is to help people make better real estate decisions. Whether buying a home, selling a property, building an investment portfolio, or trusting us to manage their assets, we provide experienced guidance, straightforward advice, and exceptional service. We believe real estate should do more than complete a transaction—it should create lasting value for the people we serve.

Justin Wood

Justin Wood is a distinguished real estate broker who works with clients buying, selling and leasing property in Tyler, TX. Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but Justin has made a career of helping your first home purchase be an exciting and fulfilling experience.

While many real estate agents have only practiced as Realtors, Justin has a uniquely broad understanding of real estate having worked in construction management and home remodels early in his career. The rare comprehension of house construction is an invaluable differentiator for his clients, as it enables him to present well-constructed homes to his clients.

Justin has completed hundreds of real estate transactions over nearly a decade of practicing real estate, all while maintaining a 4.95 star Google rating.

Justin is married with two children. He is an active board member of the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors.

Blake Yowell

Blake Yowell is an experienced East Texas REALTOR® with Wood Real Estate Group, helping clients confidently buy and sell throughout Tyler and the surrounding communities. With years of experience representing both buyers and sellers, Blake brings strong local market knowledge and a practical, straightforward approach to every transaction.

From first-time homebuyers to experienced property owners and investors, Blake takes pride in understanding his clients’ goals and helping them make smart real estate decisions. His experience includes residential homes, land, and investment opportunities throughout East Texas.

Known for being approachable, responsive, and committed to his clients, Blake works to make the buying and selling process as smooth as possible while providing the representation and guidance clients need from the first conversation through closing.

Tammy Jolly

Character, Integrity, Professionalism, and a sincere desire to help you achieve your goals. I also believe good communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, and by listening carefully I have a better understanding of your unique needs and can thereby deliver the necessary results. My attention to these details will be an asset for my clients/customers as we navigate to your ultimate goal…Not just a house but, a HOME.

Kyle Melo

Kyle has lived in Tyler going on seven years. Originally from Mineola, Kyle has vast knowledge of the East Texas area. Kyle has been married to his wife Jessica for 6 years and they have 3 dogs and 1 cat they cherish. Kyle graduated with his associate degree from Tyler Junior College. In his free time Kyle enjoys spending time with his family and being active, frequently participating in grueling endurance races/events. Kyle has a passion for health & fitness, personal finance, self-development, and real estate. He also speaks spanish.

Kyle developed a passion for real estate by going through the buying and selling process of his personal residences, which also led him and his wife to become real estate investors. Kyle believes that real estate is one of the best wealth building tools and wants to help others achieve a sense of fulfillment by accomplishing their real estate goals, whether that be through purchasing a primary residence, an investment property, or selling a home. Kyle’s goal is to ensure that his clients have an exceptional experience throughout the process. 

Jodi Ballenger

Jodi Ballenger is a REALTOR® with Wood Real Estate Group who brings a unique combination of real estate, home design, and construction experience to her clients. In addition to helping buyers and sellers throughout East Texas, Jodi has extensive experience in home design and works closely with the custom home building process.

Her background gives her clients an advantage that extends well beyond the transaction. Jodi understands floor plans, functionality, finishes, construction, and the details that can make a home both beautiful and valuable. Whether helping a buyer find the right home, guiding a client through new construction, or preparing a property for sale, she brings a designer’s eye and real-world industry knowledge to the process.

Jodi is a wife and mother of two who has built her career around a genuine passion for homes—from how they are designed and built to helping clients find the one that is right for them.

Chuck Reynolds

Chuck Reynolds is an experienced REALTOR® with Wood Real Estate Group, serving buyers and sellers throughout Tyler and the surrounding East Texas communities. With seven years of real estate experience, Chuck brings local market knowledge, practical guidance, and a straightforward approach to every transaction.

Whether helping clients find the right home, preparing a property for the market, or negotiating a successful sale, Chuck focuses on understanding each client’s goals and helping them make confident real estate decisions. His experience representing both buyers and sellers gives him valuable perspective on both sides of the transaction.

Chuck takes pride in providing personal service and dependable representation from the first conversation through closing.