Houston Real Estate Agents Specializing in Ireland

I am William M. (Maury) Harris, Jr. and in addition to being a licensed real estate agent in Texas, I also have a PhD in geology and taught in higher education for 30 years, 26 of which has been in Houston. I have studied Houston and the Gulf Coast region for almost 40 years, beginning with my graduate work at Texas A&M University. As a real estate agent I bring to the table many skills and abilities and I look forward to using those to help you in buying, selling, leasing, or renting real estate.

Certifications: Certified Negotiation Expert (Non-NAR) Social Media Pro (HAR) Certified Luxury Real Estate Agent (Non-NAR) Graduate - Realtor Institute Senior Real Estate Specialist

Industry Involvement:



2018 - Present: Houston Association of Realtors Bay Area Political Affairs Leadership Advisory Group Member



2019: Houston Association of Realtors Risk Management Advisory Group Member



2020: Houston Association of Realtors TREPAC Advisory Group Member



2021: Houston Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network Advisory Group Member



2022: Houston Association of Realtors Professional Development Advisory Group, Member. Houston Association of Realtors Bay Area Political Affairs Leadership Group, Member. Texas Realtors Young Professionals Network Advisory Group, Member. Texas Realtors Young Professionals Network Advisory Group, Co-Chair: Professional Development Subcommittee. Texas Realtors Education Advisory Group, Course Auditors Committee, Member. Candidate for Board of Directors Houston Association of Realtors, Large Firms Category. 2023: Bay Area Political Affairs Advisory Leadership Group (Houston Association of Realtors®), Global Advisory Board (Houston Association of Realtors®)

Dedication to customer satisfaction is an understatement! Having received numerous accolades and awards in the private, civilian, and military sectors for his dedication to the betterment of the people he works with, Alex Stroud has set himself apart as a leader in growth and encouragement to those he has had the pleasure of working together with.

Alex will help you find the home you desire. Whether that be an income property, rental property, Dream Home, Not so Dreamy Home. It doesn't matter what your situation is, you've got someone in your corner with Alex Stroud. How does he expect to achieve his goals at such high levels?

- Accountability is a fundamental value that runs deep with Alex. He believes that your word is your bond, and you must be better than your word at all times. He strives to serve his community, and even though he doesn't always take the credit for a job well done, he's there by your side every step of the way!

- Honesty is a core value that Alex lives by. He says, the most unbelievable stories are those of people who were honest to themselves, and to others, even if it means humbling yourself.

- Integrity is another core value that Alex holds dear. Being honest with yourself and others, means you need to stand behind your convictions, aspirations, and remain transparent. The real estate transaction can sometimes seem a bit daunting, and Alex maintains his transparency, giving you the buyer or seller all the information you need to make an informed decision.

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Native Houstonian

Se Habla Espanol

Active volunteer in Katy ISD and Katy communities

Meet Ming Yu: Your Houston Real Estate Agent.

A Minnesota grad and a very seasoned sales professional (35+ years) in cross-cultural industry (computer hardware sales, insurance & financial services, tires wholesales & distribution, and real estate) from small to medium size companies. I specialize in new and existing homes in South West Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy, Pearland, Memorial, Up-Town, Mid-Town, and Down-Town area. You will find me to be the professional, enthusiastic, service-oriented Realtor that you have always wanted .. serving you before, during, and after the sale. I take my fiduciary responsibility very seriously and I will fight to get you the best deal possible, to make sure your goals and best interest are achieved to the best of my ability.

Why I'm Different:

Leverage my experiences in sales, I am known for a relentless negotiator w/my client's best interest at heart, outstanding client service, a people's person, committed/loyal, and very resource savvy. If you are disappointed by a real estate agent in the past, give Ming a try! I will help you get your DREAMED home in your DREAMED neighborhood and at your DREAMED price, in other word, I am on your side and have got your back! Whether it's buying your dream home or selling your home as fast as possible, Ming is dedicated to providing you with an unsurpassed customer service & tools, from inception to closure and much more.. In other word Ming has got solutions just for you!

In my leisure time:

I love to read 'The Book,' and Meditate, walk the dog, and work-out in my spare time. My wife (Jane) and I have three exciting children; two boys and one girl, they are Lawrence, Jonah and Hannah. Last, but not least, we adopted Lily from a local shelter early this year, after we lost Lucky to old age. No dog can replaced Lucky but Lily in her own ways are very cute and adorable; Lily's Labrador mixed.

Professional Skills include: People's person, dynamic communication skills, Professionalism and strong work ethic, oral and written communications skills, Leadership, training and developing under performing individuals into consistent quota achievers, intuitive in identifying weak links, anticipating market conditions and planning for contingencies.

My Business Philosophy:



- I don't work 9 to 5, I work start to finish and much more; fact is that I work all the time!
- I will provide the best possible service for every client that I represent



- I will always tell a client what they need to hear, even if it isn't what they want to hear



- I will only enter into a client relationship where I understand what is expected of me and can be done in good faith



- When hired to sell a client's home, I will always recommend ways to enhance the value or reduce its marketing time, even if it means telling clients things they do not want to hear.



- I acknowledge that I may sometimes lose a listing because I am truthful with my clients while my competition may tell them what they want to hear to temporarily get their business.



- I will always keep in sight that my experience, knowledge, honesty, loyalty, accountability and creativity are what set me apart from other real estate agents.



I will always treats all parties fairly, and honesty, and I will always offer my listed properties without regard to race, color, age, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap or familial status.



- I will always strive for excellence by staying up-to-date with the changes in the real estate business through regular reading, networking with other real estate professionals, and attending real estate educational conferences and courses so that I may service the needs of my clients at the highest level.