The Real Estate Owned Certification is a designation given to the real estate professionals who have completed course work related the BPO and REO process. This course work provides a thorough understanding of the comple ...Read more ↓
As your Real Estate Specialists, I promise to be your trusted resource for answers about the process of buying or selling. I will provide you with current information about neighborhood features and schools and will target your home search based on your individual needs and wants. My custom innovative marketing strategies along with my strong negotiation skills are the keys to your successful transaction.
Welcome! Bienvenidos! I feel that coming from an education background, it has really helped me continue to grow! I believe in teamwork! When buying or selling a home, people need someone to listen to their needs as well as assist them through their real estate experience. Team up with me for your next real estate need! I will be there for you every step of the way! Tambien ayudo clientes que hablan espanol!
Nola J. Lusk, longtime resident of Houston, Texas with over 20 years experience. Nola prides herself with developing enduring relationships with clients and customers, who continue to appreciate her dedication to customer service.
Monica Vaca Broker Associate and Team Leader for the Vaca Team at HomeSmart Fine Properties. Vaca is the a first-generation American born to Ecuadorian immigrants, Vaca is one of the leading Latina entrepreneurs and leaders in real estate in the country and has been recognized with several local, regional and national awards. She has been honored twice as a "Top Producer" (2004, 2005) by the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) and was named the "Business Woman of the Year" by the Business Advisor Council. Among her most prestigious recognitions was being named one of 10 Trailblazing Latinas, a national honor that recognizes Latinas for their contributions and excellence in entrepreneurship and community service. In 2008, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce nominated her as one of the 3 finalist for the TRIUNFANDO Awards in the category for Hispanic Female Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2012, Monica was named a "GIANT OF REO" (Real Estate Owned) by HOUSINGWIRE and she was also identified as the #2 Latino Real Estate Agent in Houston and #34 in the U.S. by NAHREP, The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Top 150 Real Estate Professional in the nation by the Wall Street Journal/ Realty Trends two years running. In 2013, Vaca oversaw the grand opening of a new custom-designed office, which includes a state-of-the-art space for training and educational events. Vaca and her team of qualified and experienced professionals have been recognized as one of the top 20 teams in Houston and twice as a Double Centurion Office, given the Presidents Award, and received the distinction as a Fine Home and Estate Office. In early 2017 Monica joined forces with BHHS Anderson Properties. Vaca is now a Broker/Associate with HomeSmart Fine Properties a top National Franchise. Vaca leads a team of experience and qualified professionals who provide real estate services with an emphasis on accountability, reliability, timeliness.
Veteran Purchase Specialist
Designated Tax arbitrator by State Comptroller
I am a six-year United States Army veteran and a retired police sergeant with 25 years of service. As my career illustrates, I am a person who loves to serve. With the natural desire to serve, becoming a real estate professional only made sense. I can continue to do what I love by serving others while using my vast experience to help them attain their dreams. I am an expert in representing buyers, sellers, and REO properties
No matter your real estate goals, I am here to make it happen and provide you with impeccable service along the way. Without question, my clients always come first!
Hello I'm Chandra Ware, a native of California and a retired Peace Officer of 21 years from the California Dept. of Corrections and your lifetime Real Etaste Professional. I am also the Broker and Owner of Sapphire Realty.
I believe that " Being dedicated to serve my clients with Integrity and Professionalism makes for a long lasting Career and Relationship .
After changing careers to become a Realtor/Realtist, it has proven to be a blessing for me and the many clients I represent. I strive to display the Attitude and Appearance of a Professional and continue to further education so that I can empower my clients with the needed knowledge before the actual contract submission, so that they are well informed of the real estate process from beginning to end.
My work isn't complete until I have met all your housing needs from start to finish with attentiveness and professionalism.
Renée Barrett-Gonzales is a domestic and international relocation specialist. Since 2001, Renee has perfected the ability to identify needs and provide solutions for her clients as they seek to , relocate from around the globe to and within the greater Houston area. A licensed Realtor since 2001, she is a dedicated and driven professional who understands the connection between getting to know her clients well and serving them effectively.
A former paralegal, property and project manager, Renée has broad domestic and international experience that crosses multiple industries, including telecommunications, commercial real estate/facility build-out and oil and gas, and has worked with clients from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi, India, Venezuela, Mexico, Canada and US.
A self-described self-starter, she has cultivated her various careers from the ground up, and has developed processes and procedures where none existed and communicated with and trained personnel globally. Organized, driven, results oriented, and a strong negotiator, her expertise, integrity, passion and communications skills not only make her a good match for the real estate industry but also a good choice for potential home buyers.
Renée is a graduate of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design. A native Houstonian, she is married and has two daughters. A lover of animals, her four-legged children include a South African Boerbal and rescue Coley/Shepherd mix.