Houston Real Estate Agents Speaking Japanese

HAJIMEMASHITE, HOUSTON E YOKOSO! 14 NENKAN NIPPON (FUKUOKA) NI SUNDEIMASHITA. DOZO YOROSHIKU ONEGAISHIMASU. JAPANESE WEBSITE: www.annoura-fudousan.com JAPANESE BLOG: www.yokoso-houston.com

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Hello and thank you for finding my HAR webpage!
My name is Susan Kwok Annoura. As you can see from my name, I have a very culturally diverse background. I was born and raised in the U.S. (Susan) but my parents are from Hong Kong (Kwok) and Taiwan (mom), and my husband is from Japan (Annoura). I am tri-lingual English, Mandarin, and Japanese. Through an exchange program with Baylor University, I spent my junior year abroad at Seinan Gakuin Daigaku, and upon graduation, I decided to move permanently to Fukuoka, Japan. While in Japan, I was a radio personality on Love FM for nine years, hosting several popular programs including the Top 40 Countdown. I married a professional athlete and after the birth of our second son, we decided to move back to the United States, to my hometown of Houston, TX.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

I have always been an avid fan and practitioner of real estate investment. When we moved back to Houston, I decided to combine my knowledge of the city and its suburbs, my gift of gab (from working on the radio), my ability to speak other languages, and my passion of helping others, to pursue a career in real estate. I worked two years at the busiest real estate company in Chinatown, during which time, I sold close to $10 million in residential and commercial real estate throughout Texas. With the growing number of Japanese companies bringing in new employees, I decided to get my broker's license and open my own brokerage in January 2010.

Fast forward to 2023, Annoura Realty Group has seven licensed agents, four who speak fluent Japanese, and one who can speak fluent Mandarin. We specialize in serving international clients relocate to Houston- buying, leasing, apartment locating. We have also found a special niche working with investors, helping them solid investment properties, finding qualified tenants, then managing their assets. In 2015, our team handled over 200 transactions, including a commercial transaction to bring Japanese supermarket SEIWA MARKET to West Houston. Our listings are priced aggressively, marketed thoroughly, and sold quickly. The greatest satisfaction of my job is knowing that my clients are happy with my performance, that I have served them to the best of my ability, and that they can confidently refer my team to our next client.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

I continuously challenge myself to always be on the leading edge of technology and education and have obtained several designations recognized by the National Association of Realtors including GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), and CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist). I am also a certified SMP (Social Media Pro), MCNE (Master Certified Negotiation Expert), and in 2017 obtained the highest commercial real estate designation, CCIM. In 2009, I was selected to participate in the intensive yearlong Texas Realtors Leadership Program alongside 21 other talented and successful Houston realtors. In 2010, I was awarded the Top 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Award. In 2023, I served as the Global Chair for Texas Realtors and I am an honorary member of the Houston Association of Realtors Global Advisory Group, where I served as Chairperson in 2018. Most recently, I was elected to the Executive Board of Directors for the Houston Association of Realtors, where in 2024 I will serve as Secretary/Treasurer of our 51,000 members. As for affiliations, I am a founding member of the Houston Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). On the volunteer front, I serve as a Division Vice Chairman for the International Committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

OTHER INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT ME

Both of my parents worked for NASA, so I grew up in the Clear Lake area of Houston. After graduating from Clear Lake High School, I attended Baylor University for my undergraduate studies, graduating Cum Laude with a B.A. Business degree and Certification in Asian Studies. While living in Fukuoka, I obtained my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Technology from Temple University Japan, and taught English communication at several Japanese universities and corporations. My husband, Koh, was a professional KEIRIN racer and at one point was on Japan's national cycling team. He still races track cycling in the masters category and is the 2022 sprint world champion in his age bracket! We have three sons, Joe, Ty,and Zachary.

ANNOURA REALTY GROUP LLC...

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Brokerage

Hardworking, Trustworthy, Responsive

Aggressive Negotiation with Loyal Representation

Buy, Sell, Lease, Relocation, Investment, Property Management

Multi-cultural, Multi-lingual Brokerage (English, Japanese, Mandarin)

Hajimemasite! Annoura Koh to mousimasu. Kyushu Hakata no shussindesu. Ippan jyuutaku chinntai,baibai,toushi bukkenn no kounyu,kannri mo itasimasu.

Hi and welcome to Houston! Thank for visiting my HAR.com profile. My name is Koh Annoura, and I am a native of Fukuoka, Japan. Before moving to Houston with my wife, Susan, I was a professional Keirin racer for 17 years. It was an exciting time in my life because I travelled all over Japan (and to Denmark representing Japan's national cycling team) racing bicycles on the velodrome.

After retiring from the athletic world, we moved to Houston with our two sons, to embark on a new adventure. My wife started Annoura Realty Group LLC in 2010 and our company specializes in helping Japanese expats relocate to Houston. To date, we have helped hundreds of Japanese families find housing and settle down in all parts of Houston including the medical center area, Galleria area, Clear Lake, Memorial, Katy, Sugar Land, and Pearland. It is a very fulfilling job to serve others as they embark on their new Houston adventure, as we also did.

If you are moving to the Houston area, please don't hesitate to call me. My first language is Japanese, and I am ready to help you any way I can.

Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu.

Koh Annoura

281-881-3263

House Hunting

Apartment Tours

Investment Homes

Property Management

For more information about schools, shopping, and Houston in general, please visit our website at www.AnnouraRealtyGroup.com . There is a Japanese section on the website with many helpful resources.

I was born in Japan, graduated from highschool in 2008 and moved to Houston, TX. My passion in my childhood was swimming. I practice everyday since I was 5 years old until I graduate from High School. Animal Lover and love adventures. I attended HCC for my associate degree and UH/UH downtown for my Accounting Degree. I am fluent in Japanese and English and have been a property manager of Annoura Realty Group since 2020. I am also a licensed agent who specialize in buy, sell, invest, lease, apartment relocation. Served Women's Council of Realtors® - Houston Network as 1st VP in 2022 and a part of HAR YPM Advisory Group in 2023. I also obtained my CIPS designation (Certified International Property Specialist) in 2022. I am a big fan of Rodeo and serves in Midway Ticket and Poultry Committee!

Contact Hiroko (Mina) Chaudhry if you are in the process of buying, selling or renting a property. Get the help finding the right home, pricing and selling a home, contracts and negotiations and more.

A perennial name among Houston's top producing agents, Sam Chaudhry is a recognized leader in residential real estate sales. Mr. Chaudhry's enthusiasm, dedication and consummate to market knowledge make him the Realtor of choice for his many clients who do not hesitate to recommend his services to family and friends.
Mr. Chaudhry's father was an Executive Expatriate who worked globally which gave him excellent exposure to multiple international cultures. He graduated from University of Texas with a degree in Management and International Business. After graduating he spent multiple years as a trader in financial markets before joining commercial business of development, Investments and Management.
Exposure to diverse range of real estate aspects made Mr. Chaudhry more valuable to his clients. He has been featured in HGTV Articles, Houston Chronicles, Texas Magazine and Texas Monthly.
When not working, Sam enjoys time with his three precious kids and family. Leadership, experience, market expertise and above all understanding of people's needs. Importance of building relationships are the main virtues he lives by.
In 2016 Mr. Chaudhry became managing partner at RE/MAX Prime Properties and then opened a hyper focused consumer and agent office of Century 21 Energy to help and guide agents achieve their dreams through teaching, advocating and guidance.

Kasia McCormick: Redefining Real Estate with a Global Perspective

With a unique blend of global and local expertise, Kasia McCormick has established herself as a distinguished figure in the world of residential real estate sales. Rooted firmly in Houston, Kasia's flourishing career, alongside her husband's, and the upbringing of their children in the vibrant inner-Loop neighborhood, showcases her unwavering commitment to the local community and schools.However, it is Kasia's international background and professional experience as a diplomat that truly sets her apart. Having lived and worked across many cultures, Kasia brings an unparalleled range of expertise and a valuable international connection to her clients in Houston who share a similar global outlook.

Resourceful and tenacious, Kasia consistently goes above and beyond to exceed her clients' expectations. Her time as a diplomat taught her the art of navigating challenges and finding positive, win-win solutions for all parties involved. This innate ability to think creatively and explore diverse approaches is an invaluable asset in her real estate career.

Kasia's knowledge of Houston's real estate market surpasses the mere act of selling houses. As an engaged community activist, she spearheaded the successful Special Minimum Lot Size Area effort in her inner-loop neighborhood. Through tireless engagement with citizens, one-on-one meetings with City Council members, and collaboration with planning departments and developers, Kasia played a pivotal role in protecting the integrity and character of the community. Her comprehensive understanding of historical guidelines, deeds, and neighborhood protection tools, combined with her extensive network, enables her to impart invaluable knowledge to her clients. To further enhance her clients' experience, Kasia has a full-time assistant fluent in Spanish who provides seamless assistance throughout the entire real estate process.

Kasia's exceptional achievements have garnered recognition within the industry. She was selected as one of the "20 Under 40 Rising Stars of Residential Real Estate to Watch in Houston" by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). Additionally, Kasia has been ranked in the top 1% of real estate agents in the United States for two consecutive years by Real Trends. A graduate of Columbia University in New York City, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a former United States Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal, West Africa, Kasia's exceptional accomplishments led to her selection as a Presidential Management Fellow by the U.S. Department of State where she worked for seven years before transitioning to Houston residential real estate.

Kasia McCormick is not just redefining the real estate industry; she is empowering clients with a global-local perspective, providing unparalleled service, and making dreams come true, one home at a time.

Selling & or Buying a house?... I can make those dreams come true! As an integral part of KANE ResCom Realty, I cover the Greater Houston Area. Am the proud mother of two boys, a native of Hiroshima, Japan & been living in Texas for 31 years. Married to David Kane who is a Broker/Owner, also at KANE ResCom Realty. His 25 years of experience in Residential and Commercial Real Estate have been a great insight & advantage. So, for all your Residential & Commercial Real Estate needs, call me, Satomi Hirohata of KANE ResCom Realty