Clay Enger has collected many memorable experiences in his more than three decades in real estate. One of his most treasured interactions began with a phone call on one of his listings. The buyers, a couple from Central America, spoke broken English, and Clay was not sure he could navigate the language barrier. 

 

“While reviewing documents with them, I realized they weren't reading along were but simply listening to my explanations,” Clay shares. “The print was small, so I asked, ‘Do you possibly need a pair of glasses?’ They smiled at each other and then shared that they couldn't read English. ‘But this is a legal document,’ I remarked. ‘You are making lots of promises, and I want to be sure you understand them completely. Do you have a friend we could call to help us out?’ They took another quick glance at each other and replied, ‘We are good judges of character. We know we can trust you.’ I was blown away and so honored to have earned their confidence. I learned many valuable lessons from these wonderful people, and we began a great relationship.”

 

Clay's journey into real estate started with a pivotal relationship with Rick Canup, a friend from church and owner and principal broker of Coldwell Banker Rick Canup REALTORS® (now known as Coldwell Banker Trusted Advisors). After witnessing his parents, Don and Ruth, transition from their cotton farming background to real estate careers with Rick's guidance, Clay recognized the potential fit for himself and joined the industry in 1992 after completing his marketing degree at Texas Tech. 

 

Thirty-three years later, Clay reveals that choosing a brokerage was easy for his family. “The choice was clear,” he asserts. “We considered no other leader to teach us the business and how to build a career. We've never looked back. We value loyalty, and we have given it and received it in return from the Canup family.” Three years into their now 26 years of marriage, Clay's wife, Kristyn, left her teaching career to begin working with him. “We've worked elbow to elbow most all of those years,” Clay smiles. “She handles much of our social media and online marketing." REALTOR® Ann Marie Molina joined The Clay Enger Team in 2022, bringing more than a decade of real estate, insurance and property management experience. “She’s been an amazing asset to us and our clients," Clay adds. "Everyone loves working with Ann Marie."

 

The notion of family transcends every one of Clay’s client relationships, and he hopes that folks remember him as someone who cared for them as much as he would care for himself in the same situation. Grateful for the opportunity to genuinely serve others at their point of need, Clay cherishes the smiles of satisfied clients at the closing table, and his drive for connecting with clients is as strong as ever. “We are determined to be generational REALTORS®,” he expresses about his team. “We have the experience and desire to help every age and situation and bring a calm to an otherwise anxious time. Real estate is an avenue for personal ministry where the houses are simply the vehicle for our interaction. We love being the family REALTOR®.” Naming the Bible as his favorite business book, Clay is proud to serve "behind the deal" though his ministry.

 

Away from work, Clay, who serves on the Board for New Life Children's Home in Guatemala, is an avid Texas Tech sports fan and a proud husband and father. He and Kristyn enjoy traveling and spending time with their daughter, Annika, 20, a Texas Tech Rawls College of Business student and a manager with Vector Marketing, which sells the popular American-made CUTCO® cutlery and cookware. "She will be running her own office in Wichita Falls this summer,” Clay mentions. “We are extremely proud of her, and her role has allowed us to connect on another level about sales and serving clients.” 

 

Clay’s journey in real estate encapsulates a commitment to genuine relationships, service and community impact. His approach embodies integrity, empathy and a desire to leave a lasting and positive legacy. As he navigates both professional and personal spheres with dedication and humility, Clay's story exemplifies the transformative power of authenticity and compassion in real estate and beyond.