Realtor looking for a logo that's fun, yet professional!

Melissa Yost Fuentes

I'm a young Realtor that's looking to hit the next level and I need to start branding my name with a fantastic logo that will be used everywhere from the web to print media.
My maiden name holds a lot of weight in our area so I find it is important to keep the 'Yost' within the logo. I would like to incorporate my new last name, 'Fuentes', as I am starting to use that name also.
I find myself to be optimistic with a great sense of humor, yet professional and very tech savvy. I would love for my logo to communicate these attributes to my potential clientele.
I have a background in visual communications and multimedia so I like to think that I create higher end marketing pieces and am looking for a logo to stand out within my marketing.

I would like to begin targeting upper end homes, as well as paying attention to the younger, first time homebuyer crowd. I don't want the logo to portray me as a 'stuffy' real estate agent, but I also don't want to seem too childish.

The logo will be used on marketing materials to seek out new clients, but also be used on materials to keep existing clients.
I'm looking to branch out to additional markets and would like this logo to say something about who I am and about the exceptional customer service I provide to my clients.
A tall order, I know - but I have faith!

The logo must not use red, white AND blue. Any combination of two these colors would be fine, but I don't like the combination of all three since it doesn't allow the logo to stand out from my parent's company. (logo is attached) I'm also not very fond of the 'Yost Realty Group' logo.
The logo must also blend well with the RE/MAX balloon since I'm under the RE/MAX franchise. (logo also attached)
The logo must be able to stand on its own and command attention, but not fight when used in conjunction with the other two logos.

I love blues, silver, and black. Any combination of these colors is excellent, but don't be afraid to think outside of the box as I am definitely open to new ideas!

I would love to see some plays on the shape of a house or the use of my initials 'MYF'. Please don't leave the 'Y' out as it turns into MF... and we all know what that acronym stands for. =)

Have fun - I'm really looking forward to seeing what you come up with!!!
If I love your work, we'll be talking about web design and a custom Wordpress theme!