TRLP: Texas Realtors Leadership Program

Having the right real estate agent means having an agent who is committed to helping you buy or sell your home with the highest level of expertise in your local market. This also means helping you in understanding each step of the buying or selling process. This commitment level has helped me build a remarkable track record of delivering results.

Nothing is more gratifying to me than the feeling I get from helping people meet their real estate needs. You can count on me to always do what's in your best interest. I pride myself on being honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in the real estate market. I know how important it is to find your dream home or get the best offer for your property. Therefore I will make it my responsibility to help you achieve those goals.

Whether you are an experienced investor or a first time buyer, I can help you in finding the property of your dreams. Please feel free to browse my website or let me guide you every step of the way by calling or e-mailing me to set up an appointment.

I work full-time and am proud to be a member of National Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS®, and Houston Association of REALTORS®. I know the importance of continuing education and have earned my broker's license along with the GRI, ABR, CNE & TRLP Graduate designations in order to serve my clients better.

Lia Nguyen is committed to excellence and anticipates the needs of her clients providing what is needed before being asked, staying one step ahead of the process, and saving time by giving clear, targeted info, and multi-faceted options to Buyers and Sellers alike. Sellers can expect sterling representation and a hands-on approach as she serves as the visionary using the latest tools and technology and negotiating the best terms for the sale of their property. Lia has resided in many parts of the greater Houston area, providing a great advantage to her buyers seeking to find the perfect home in one of the city's premier neighborhoods.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Lia possesses an extraordinary work ethic. She goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients have all their questions answered, extending quick responses to inquiries whether by phone, text or email. This is confirmed by the following client's comment, Lia's performance throughout this engagement has been nothing short of exemplary. The professionalism, attention to detail, and ownership she displayed has been inspiring.

Lia is a native Houstonian, has a background in secondary academia, and fluent in Vietnamese. Lia is holds a master's degree in Teaching and a bachelor's in Business Administration from The University of Houston, The C.T. Bauer College of Business. She is a specialist in Luxury Home Marketing. Lia enjoys giving back to the community and is a Member of the Windsong Intermediate PTO Board, founder of her neighborhood book club, and a Gala Board Member of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province (aka The Houston Astros Rally Nuns). Lia, her husband, and their two teen boys attend Mary Queen Catholic Church. She enjoys reading and travelling with her family.

Managing Broker, Lighthouse Realty



CLHMS- Million Dollar Guild



TRLP c/o 2022



HAR Professional Development Advisory Committee



BBA in Marketing, University of Houston


Professional Selling Certificate, UH Bauer College of Business


MAT in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Houston

Jodi started her real estate career in 1994 in commercial real estate and transitioned to residential in 1999. Jodi was with Keller Williams Realty and then she earned her broker's license in 2005. Jodi is currently the broker/owner of First Market Realty, Inc., which was established in 2007. First Market Realty is a boutique brokerage located in west Houston. Below are some of Jodi's proudest accomplishments in real estate.

SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist in 2000

ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative in 2002

CFS, Certified Finance Specialist in 2002

GRI, Graduate Realtor Institute in 2003

Certified New Home Specialist in 2005

Awarded Realtor of the month for Lakes on Eldridge North - June 2005

CRS, Certified Residential Specialist in 2008

CNE, Certified Negotiation Expert in 2011

Graduate of TRLP, Texas Realtor Leadership Program - 2011

Member - Institute for Luxury Home Marketing - 2014

Licensed Real Estate Instructor - 2016

ITI Graduate - Instructor Training Institute - 2017

Real Estate Instructor for HAR and TAR 2017-present

Lifetime member of Texas Real Estate Teachers Association

Serves on the education committees for HAR and TAR - 2018

Member - Real Estate Educators Association - 2018

RENE, Real Estate Negotiation Expert - 2019

In 1999, Margo Cunningham moved from New York City to Houston, fell in love with the Bayou City and never looked back. She had a career as a real estate agent in New York and The Hamptons, but took a hiatus when she relocated with her husband and their three sons to Texas. As they settled into their new home, Margo discovered the wonderful neighborhoods of Houston. Her boys were enrolled in Memorial schools and her husband ran an advertising agency in the Galleria. When her sons needed less of her time, she went back to work doing what she loves - selling real estate. Picking up where she left off in New York, Margo brings to Houston her beliefs that her job as a real estate agent is to educate her clients, communicate with them in a meaningful way, market their properties aggressively, network with her fellow Realtors as well as with her sphere of influence, and negotiate on their behalf. She continuously researches the many different neighborhoods of Houston as they are continuously changing. Periodically, she puts out an on-line guide to Up-sizing, Downsizing and her favorite of all - 'Resizing'. Over the past few years, she has added new development construction to her repertoire and loves getting in at ground level and working through the process: from site planning all the way through to blue-tape walk-thrus and finally, closing. She has formed many lasting relationships with her past clients and their families. She is energetic, intelligent, and extremely empathetic. Margo enjoys working with buyers and sellers, knowing that no two transactions are alike, which leaves each day unlike the day before.

Hi! My name is Chance Brown and I am the Broker/Owner of CB&A, Realtors in Houston, Texas. I am a Native Texan and have lived in the Houston and Galveston area my entire life. During my real estate career in Houston I have been fortunate to work with outstanding clients, agents, builders and service providers. My goal as a Broker is to serve my agents by fostering a culture of production, education, and professionalism. I am a firm believer that, as a service provider, my client, whether an agent or home buyer or seller, should receive the best I have to offer every day. My mission is simple: create long-term relationships with my agents, our clients, and the communities we serve together. I believe that doing so allows me to make sure that everyone I connect with receives world-class service from people who love what they do. I am fortunate and honored to serve the Realtor community however I can, and, in doing so, raise the level of service that homeowners and home buyers expect. I believe that by giving back to the community of Realtors that I actually get much more in return and that, together, we are creating a secure future for not only the agent but also for homeowners now and into the future. I am here to support Texas Realtors and their growth on a personal and professional level.

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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)

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As a Licensed Agent since 2004 my Real Estate sales experience, coupled with personal real estate transactions as buyer and seller, I understand more than most the ins and outs of the real estate market.

Professionally, I began working in the real estate field in 2000 with Classic Engineering and Inspection Services. Working with Real Estate agents on a day to day basis encouraged me to obtain my license in 2004. Since that time I have satisfied buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in both the personal and commercial markets. The last several years have been spent working my way up in the Real Estate field both through Customer Service with Seller's & Buyers and Leadership within the Industry. In 2019 I took the leap of faith and branched out to begin my own company. Texas Finest Real Estate Group was born and focuses on what we call the Three P's: Professionalism, Productivity, & Profitability for both our Agents and our Client Base.

Personally, I am a Christian, Wife and mother of seven amazing children. I adopted three awe-inspiring kiddos in 2005 and blessed with two biological sons more than 10 years later. In 2020 my family grew with two bonus babies when I married my best friend. As an advocate for children & individuals in our community I volunteer as leaders for Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts of America, teach Dave Ramseys Financial Peace University, and council young Realtors how to build a future of success. We live and play in Galveston County, Texas.

If you're in the market for real estate it's not by accident. I would be honored to walk this Journey with you and help you achieve your newest dream.
Specializations: Listing Agent, Buyers Agent, Second Home, Vacation Rentals, Property Management, LGBTQ+

Sincerely,

Jamie Taylor

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Cindy believes that each of her clients deserves her undivided attention. Buying or selling a home can be stressful as well as exciting, so she lets her clients know that they can count on her to be at their side through the entire process. Cindy is known for her easy-going, friendly attitude, her cooperative spirit, and her love of people. But when her clients' interests are at stake, her intense loyalty, tenacity, negotiating skills, and out of the box problem solving abilities come to the forefront.





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Blake Plaster, the youngest person to be inducted into Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence and now a member of the MTSIR hall of fame, is an exceptionally skilled professional who is steeped in knowledge of the Houston real estate market. He is keenly aware of the investment potential a home brings, something he learned from his grandmother who was a real estate investor. A native Houstonian, Blake is well known for his expertise in the Memorial area as he resided in Memorial for 30 years. Now living in the Galleria market, he typically works seven days a week and has also become a specialist in the Heights, Rice Military, River Oaks, Timbergrove, Tanglewood, Briargrove, Spring Valley, and Spring Branch areas.

Providing sterling service is Blake's number one priority as he is never satisfied unless his clients are 100% satisfied. Blake's clients are most impressed with his work ethic, extremely quick response time and 24/7 availability. These traits have generated a tremendous amount of repeat and referral business. He is known for his hands-on approach in guiding his clients through each step of a real estate transaction.

Blake graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Communications. He considered a career in radio or television, but quickly learned that real estate was his greatest passion and history has proven that he made the right decision. His realtor designations include: Graduate Realtor Institute, Certified Negotiation Expert, Social Media Pro and Texas Realtors Leadership Program.

Most notably, Blake is a recipient of the Houston Association of Realtors "Top 20 under 40" award, given to real estate professionals who demonstrate excellence in sales, leadership, and community service. Blake has also been recognized as a "Rising Star Real Estate Agent" by Five Star Professional.

When Blake isn't working, he is involved with charitable organizations Spring Spirit and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He was also a part of the 2018 Texas Realtors Leadership Program class that raised nearly $50,000 in Hurricane Harvey relief funds through Recovery Houston. Blake is a proud supporter of all Houston sports teams and attends UH Cougar football games when he can. A long time musician, he plays guitar in his free time.

Karishma Narang Asrani graduated college with a Bachelors in Architecture. She has been licensed with Keller Williams Metropolitan in Houston since 2005. In 2009, she was selected by the National Associations of Realtors (NAR) to be a part of the "30 Under 30 in Real Estate." This group is selected from across the country and the honor is presented to those who show business success and also community and professional leadership. She was a part of the 30 selected from over 400 applicants in the US.

In 2012 Karishma won the Houston Association of Realtor's (HAR) NextGen Realtor Group's (NRG) "20 under 40" Rising stars in Real Estate Award. She is also armed with the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and Certified Negotiations Expert designations.

"I have always loved working with people and houses. I studied the real estate market and felt it would be the best way to bring my training in architecture and people skills together. Knowing that my seller's get the best price for their home and my buyer's find their dream home for the right price is a great feeling of accomplishment. This motivates me to hustle for my clients every day. I love real estate", says Karishma.

In 2010, Karishma was the Chair for NRG. NRG won NAR's Young Professionals Network Chapter of the year award during her stint. 2022,2023 - HAR TREPAC chair 2022 Vice Chair for Global Advisory board 2023 South Asian Real Estate Professionals Vice President 2023 COMPASS YP Vice chair 2023 TAR Board of Directors Women Of Wardrobe Board of Directors