CNE: Certified Negotiation Expert

For top-quality real estate services, turn to Gary Bisha of My Castle Realty. As co-founder of this Texas-based family-owned firm, Gary casts off the typical corporate image of many big-name brokerages with his person to person approach. Clients are aware that they are given the personal touch with every professional interaction and dealing Gary makes with them. Feedback, advice, and updates are immediately communicated with a quick response time. Gary will understand your needs and create an innovative strategy tailor-fit to your requirements. What's more? He'll be there for you throughout the entire home-buying or selling journey. Gary's skills at the negotiating table are legendary. He truly listens to his clients and uses his years of experience to get the best deal possible. Collaboration is an effective tool he uses in his dealings with the other party but in the end, he always delivers a great deal for his clients. Over 20 years of experience in the industry has made Gary and the rest of the My Castle Realty team the top-selling real estate experts in the Lone Star State. Thus, it's not a surprise that the Texas Monthly Magazine has consistently been bestowing on Gary the Five Star Award since 2010 a special distinction given to less than 1% of all agents in the state.

As a Co-Founder of My Castle Realty, Michael's background in Accounting and Finance allows him to use his experience and knowledge to see the fine details of each transaction for the clients who work with him; while tenaciously protecting their best interests with a no-nonsense approach. With his business partner Gary, they have rewritten how Houston Real Estate works by designing new and innovative marketing techniques to get their customers home the utmost exposure! Michael is not only known for his professional track record, but also his high ethical standards and being an honest hard working family man, who does everything in his power to ensure his clients success. When not working for his clients, Michael can be found enjoying time with his wife Alexia, exercising, and trophy hunting throughout the World. "Getting your home sold quickly and finding your dream home is my Top Priority"!

Meet Tonya Currie, a dedicated real estate professional and proud resident of Washington County, known as "the birthplace of Texas." With a passion for showcasing captivating properties throughout Texas, Tonya has been recognized in esteemed publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Houston Business Journal, and Houston Chronicle. The accomplishments and success of her and her team shows as in 2021, Tonya and her exceptional team achieved a remarkable position on the highly respected Real Trends- America's Top Agents for Teams ranking, securing an impressive placement at number 222 in the state of Texas, among over 160,000 agents across all markets. Their success continued in 2022, with another top-ranking on Real Trends, and in 2023, Tonya and her team successfully closed over $53,000,000 in sales and earned a spot as The 25 Top Team for Compass Houston. And also in 2023, Tonya ranked #1 in overall volume sold in Washington County alone. This outstanding growth and achievement stand as a testament to her unwavering commitment and expertise. As a leader in the industry, Tonya specializes in residential homes, rural farms, and luxury ranches, priding herself on ensuring her clients' satisfaction and discretion. Leveraging her comprehensive understanding of local market conditions and land characteristics, Tonya offers invaluable guidance for those buying or selling a home or property in Central Texas. Her talent for preparing homes for the market and securing the best prices is underscored by impressive numbers. When it comes to your next real estate experience in South Central Texas, you can trust Tonya Currie and her exceptional team to deliver the best. Contact her today to embark on your next successful transaction.

Lisa obtained her real estate license in 2011 after 13 years in the title industry. She started out managing a large volume of HUD foreclosures in the beginning of her career and then recruited her husband, Alex, to help streamline the process. After a couple of years selling foreclosures, Lisa switched gears and focused on new construction. She sold out a new home community in Garden Oaks in less than 2 years and was awarded a Million Dollar Circle Award by the Greater Houston Builders Association Sales and Marketing Council. In 2017, Lisa opened a boutique real estate brokerage, Tejas Realty Group. The brokerage started out with 2 agents and now has a team of 25. Lisa is a licensed real estate broker, wife, and mother. She volunteers with the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo on the Wine Events Committee, the Houston Association of Realtors Global Advisory Group, San Antonio Board of Realtors Member, and the Texas Realtors Member Services Committee. Lisa is also the Women's Council of Realtors Houston 2023 President and the incoming 2024 Texas District Vice President.

Ashton Martini is a top-ranked real estate veteran who has served the Greater Houston area exclusively for over 20 years. He's known for his dedication to customer service, market knowledge, negotiation skills and commitment to meeting and exceeding his clients' real estate goals. Ashton and partner Diane Kingshill lead the Kingshill Martini Group, a powerful partnership and advisory for buyers, sellers, developers and investors.

Ashton is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, where he has served as a member of its Big E Advisory Committee and Communications Advisory Board. He is a Certified Negotiation Expert, an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and served as a member of the NextGen Realtor Group Advisory Board and Italian Cultural & Community Center.

Ashton has received numerous industry awards and honors, including the 2013 NRG 20 Under 40 award. Real Trends consistently recognizes him as one of the top 250 agents in Texas by Real Trends. He has been named among both Houston Business Journal's top 25 luxury agents and the top 25 agents by dollar volume.

Ashton is actively involved in several nonprofit organizations close to his heart, and he donates a portion of each commission to charity. He established an MS150 team that raised more than 100,000 over two years to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis. In 2015, Ashton ran his first marathon while earning money for the Alzheimer's Association. He is also devoted to many no-kill animal adoption and rescue organizations.

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Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors
• Greater Houston Builders Association
• American Institute of Architects

NRG 20 Under 40 Real Trends Top Agents Houston Business Journal Top 25 Luxury Agents  Houston Business Journal Top 25 by Dollar Volume. 

Contact Jamie Derouen 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.

Pualani Murillo, before becoming a Realtor® has served as a successful senior loan officer in the mortgage business for nearly 20 years. This gives you an invaluable edge as she can educate you on the necessary steps to getting you prequalified before visiting with a lender to begin your loan process. Pualani also combs over your documents to ensure a swift, efficient process. Furthermore, as a retired flight attendant, this allows her to travel anywhere in the State of Texas to list and sell your property or show you properties in different cities you desire to purchase your home. This has earned her the nickname "The Flyin' Hawaiian Realtor." Our ability to build trust, leverage word-of-mouth marketing, and identify valuable opportunities for sellers, buyers, and investors is unrivaled. We always offer an honest assessment of a property's value and provide candid advice, such as advising our sellers against costly renovations or features that may not deliver favorable returns in specific areas. In the same light, if one of our buyers loves a house, but we don't feel it's a good fit, we're prepared to have that difficult conversation advising against it. With many business referrals, this indicates our clients trust us, and we have a proven record to show for it. We get the job done to our client's satisfaction and pay attention to the needs and wants of those we serve.

Pualani's clients are loyal and they recognize and appreciate consistent superior performance, unmatched work ethic and unsurpassed product knowledge.Pualani specializes in Houston's Inner Loop properties especially the "Up and Coming" East End Revitalized Area also known as EADO "East of Downtown", The Heights, Washington Corridor, Rice University, Midtown, Montrose, The Museum District and the Medical District. However her knowledge of homes in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin & San Antonio have allowed her to represent Buyer's and Seller's in those markets as well.

A long time Eastwood resident, Pualani is passionate about giving back to her community and is involved in her Church Community and many social organizations including: The Eastwood Civic Association, she is currently on the Board of Directors, Co-Founders of the Sister's of Aloha in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Angel Tree Coordinator for the past 25 years and one of the Leaders of the Women's Ministry of Broadway Baptist Church and continues to be a proud supporter of the Houston Independent School District. You can count on Pualani whether it's Monday at 7am or Saturday at 9pm, Pualani answer's her phone. She tries to meet and exceed all expectations set before her. Pualani's slogan is "Your Trust is Important to Us." Give her call, you will not be disappointed.

If you are looking for an experienced broker and a firm negotiator who puts your interest first, sincere and efficient, I am the one!

My name is Pearl Ngo, a broker associate with LPT Realty. I've been a proud Houstonian for 30+ years and a proud UT Austin alumni! Real estate negotiation is my best skill, and I strive to exceed expectations by saving money and valuable time for my clients with luxury properties, commercial real estate, developments, and investments.

Allow me to utilize my diverse knowledge and experience in real estate to tailor to your needs and guide you through a smooth selling and/or buying process!

Designations & Achievements:
Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE),
Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR),
New Home Construction Specialist (NHC),
Bachelor of Science - University of Texas at Austin

A Houston native raised in The Woodlands, Bobby grew up attending open houses with his grandmother, a Keller Williams agent at the time, and was her dedicated copilot and navigator. This experience ingrained in him a deep passion for real estate, but it wasn't until getting his license in 2012 and selling his first home, the one he was raised in, that he began to understand the transformative power, and associated responsibility, of helping others through the medium of realty. He never takes for granted that each transaction is likely one of the largest financial decisions his clients', whether residential or commercial, will make, and works tirelessly to ensure an unparalleled level of analysis, attention to detail, and customer service is delivered to all. With over 10 years experience designing, building, remodeling and managing both residential and commercial properties, he offers a unique, comprehensive perspective as a trusted advisor to those he serves.

With a focus on client experience and an entrepreneurial spirit, Maya has earned recognition as one of Houston's top performing real estate agents. She is committed to providing the best of the best to her clients through superior service, attention, insightful advice and premiere marketing strategies.

With over a decade of experience in residential sales, Maya has earned her broker's license along with the designations of Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Luxury Real Estate Agent and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. As a former website developer skilled in Internet technology, she is equipped with valuable expertise in research analysis and online marketing. Maya holds two degrees in art and design; which influence her advertising campaigns. You can count on your marketing collateral to look better than your neighbor's! These assets, combined with Maya's social network and excellent customer relationships, give her a powerful and much desired advantage.

Maya grew up in the close-in Memorial area, attended Spring Branch schools and still calls the Memorial area home. She specializes in assisting buyers and sellers throughout the greater Houston Metropolitan area including Memorial, West Memorial, Spring Branch, Galleria, Tanglewood, West University, Upper Kirby, River Oaks, Bellaire, the Heights and beyond. She sells wherever she is needed with sales stretching the map from Magnolia to Galveston.

Selling real estate is her passion, however, when not working, Maya enjoys spending time with her family and entertaining with friends. Her other interests include exercise, yoga, spending time in beautiful, historic Galveston, travelling and snow skiing in the Rocky Mountains.

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Education:

• University of Colorado at Boulder, BFA
• The Art Institute of Houston, Honors Graduate, AAS in Graphic Design

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Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

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Specialties:

• Representing buyers and sellers in all price points with residential resales, leases and new construction sales