Houston Real Estate Agents Speaking Japanese

Contact Rockyrin Sakata 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, negotiations and more.

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

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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)

Your satisfaction in the real estate process is of utmost importance to Wilma Garcia. Whether she is assisting you in selling your current home, or helping you buy a new one, Wilma will apply her business acumen and real estate experience with a genuine, resourceful, and energized attitude to accomplish your goal. She will communicate with you effectively and clearly to make sure that you understand all the steps involved in your real estate transaction. Wilma puts her clients' goals first in handling their real estate matters. As such, you can be certain that your voice will be heard and fully represented in all negotiations handled by Wilma Garcia. Wilma was born in the Philippines and spent her years as a young adult in Hiroshima, Japan. She owned and operated multiple businesses in Japan before she was blessed with the opportunity to make Houston her permanent home. Before becoming a real estate agent, Wilma worked for an international airline company utilizing her knowledge and skill in the Tagalog and Japanese languages. Her diverse background and ability to connect with multi-national clientele has helped her excel in all her endeavors. Anyone who has associated with Wilma will attest to her unparalleled work ethic and contagious optimism. These same intangible qualities help to set Wilma apart as a real estate agent. Wilma strives to devote any amount of success she achieves in life to helping those less fortunate than herself. She finds special joy in promoting education in the poverty-stricken region of the Philippines she grew up in. Each year, Wilma raises funds to provide backpacks, school supplies, and footwear for children in this area. Just as she endeavors to ease others' burdens, Wilma will work tirelessly to help you have a stress-free real estate experience.

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.

Specializing in Memorial area, West Houston, Energy Corridor, Katy, and Sugar Land for buying, selling, rental, and investment homes.



I'm from Japan, formally worked for America's leading investment bank, Goldman Sachs Japan, as a research assistant, has been in the US since 2005, and has been a real estate investor and a realtor in Houston since 2012.

日本人のお客様からのお問い合わせをお待ちしております。

Hello there! I'm Lise (pronounced Leesay), and I'm not your typical real estate professional. If you're feeling a bit apprehensive about the whole buying or selling process, fear not I'm here to make this experience not only painless but downright enjoyable.

Who Am I?
Imagine me as your friendly local real estate partner, blending knowledge with approachability. With 15 years of experience as both a real estate investor and Realtor, my diverse cultural background adds an extra layer of insight. Coupled with a Cum Laude graduate degree in business and marketing, I'm here to navigate the intricate world of real estate, guiding you toward well-informed decisions in a friendly and inviting manner. Let's embark on this journey together and transform it into a seamless and effortless experience!

Why Choose Me?
Easy Communication: I'm here to listen to your goals, concerns, and aspirations and help you navigate through the entire process.
Gentle Guidance: I believe in making decisions at your pace, ensuring you feel comfortable every step of the way.
Understanding Your Fears: Real estate can be intimidating, and I'm here to address your concerns with empathy.

The Approachable Difference
I get it- real estate can be overwhelming. But with me, you won't just find a realtor; you'll discover a supportive partner dedicated to turning your dreams into reality.

Let's Connect!
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned seller, or somewhere in between, I'm here to listen, understand, and guide you through the process. Let's turn your real estate journey into a positive experience you'll remember fondly.

Reach out to me, Lise, at 832-330-2398, and let's make your real estate dreams come true. Your journey begins with a friendly conversation!





MBA COURSEWORK, 2008 Bake

MBA COURSEWORK, 2008 Baker University, Overland Park, KS

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING MINOR: INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS Washburn University

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS DEGREE, 1999

Okinawa Christian Junior College Okinawa, Japan

Languages spoken: English, Spanish and Japanese

Annie knows firsthand the uncertainty and opportunity that accompany a major relocation half-way around the globe. With past residencies in Asia, the Caribbean and multiple cities across the United States, she is well-equipped to help others looking for a new home make the best decisions when facing these same challenging circumstances. Annie earned a BA degree in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University (minor in Tourism Science) and started her professional career as international sales lead for a global supplier of electronic hardware and components. After eight successful years, she transitioned to the hospitality industry, working and managing trade shows and hosting corporate events. She has had the opportunity to work with and represent multi-national Fortune 500 companies in the technology, automotive and oil & gas sectors. Annie has spent the last seventeen years in the Houston area and is no stranger to the local real estate market. She can see potential and identifying the updates that make a house a home. She has managed large-scale interior/exterior remodeling projects from start to finish, bringing the vision to reality. Annie also keeps tabs on the local market for potential investment opportunities. Annie's friends and family would say she has a unique style of her own, an eye for design and a big heart. Her favorite hobbies are tennis, piano and travel. Most family vacation destinations have been chosen based on architectural significance, with the ruins of ancient Rome and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona being some of the highlights. Her worldly experiences, genuine personality, passion for her work and communication skills (native Mandarin speaker) would be an asset for anyone looking for a temporary or forever home. When Annie is not working or travelling, she spends her time outdoors with her family – an engineer husband (who has a matching passion for architecture), two active young boys and a tuxedo cat