Houston Real Estate Agents

I started as an investor in 2005. I own several investment properties and love real estate. To me home buying and selling is an investment realized.

I got the name Shotgun Cook working at Houston's KRBE radio. Then began a media marketing company serving some of the nations largest companies. I now leverage my marketing experience as a full time Realtor® with the Brilliant Team, brokered by EXP Realty. With social media and online advertising I attract buyers and sellers for the Brilliant Team. properties . I specialize in luxury home purchases,commercial and investment property.

Visit my web page at https://brilliant.re for more info.

"If you dream of owning your own home, it can become a reality if you set realistic goals, get sound advice, plan carefully, and clearly understand the costs" - from Realizing the American Dream

Certifications: Certified Negotiation Expert (Non-NAR) Social Media Pro (HAR) Certified Luxury Real Estate Agent (Non-NAR) Graduate - Realtor Institute Senior Real Estate Specialist

Industry Involvement:



2018 - Present: Houston Association of Realtors Bay Area Political Affairs Leadership Advisory Group Member



2019: Houston Association of Realtors Risk Management Advisory Group Member



2020: Houston Association of Realtors TREPAC Advisory Group Member



2021: Houston Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network Advisory Group Member



2022: Houston Association of Realtors Professional Development Advisory Group, Member. Houston Association of Realtors Bay Area Political Affairs Leadership Group, Member. Texas Realtors Young Professionals Network Advisory Group, Member. Texas Realtors Young Professionals Network Advisory Group, Co-Chair: Professional Development Subcommittee. Texas Realtors Education Advisory Group, Course Auditors Committee, Member. Candidate for Board of Directors Houston Association of Realtors, Large Firms Category. 2023: Bay Area Political Affairs Advisory Leadership Group (Houston Association of Realtors®), Global Advisory Board (Houston Association of Realtors®)

Dedication to customer satisfaction is an understatement! Having received numerous accolades and awards in the private, civilian, and military sectors for his dedication to the betterment of the people he works with, Alex Stroud has set himself apart as a leader in growth and encouragement to those he has had the pleasure of working together with.

Alex will help you find the home you desire. Whether that be an income property, rental property, Dream Home, Not so Dreamy Home. It doesn't matter what your situation is, you've got someone in your corner with Alex Stroud. How does he expect to achieve his goals at such high levels?

- Accountability is a fundamental value that runs deep with Alex. He believes that your word is your bond, and you must be better than your word at all times. He strives to serve his community, and even though he doesn't always take the credit for a job well done, he's there by your side every step of the way!

- Honesty is a core value that Alex lives by. He says, the most unbelievable stories are those of people who were honest to themselves, and to others, even if it means humbling yourself.

- Integrity is another core value that Alex holds dear. Being honest with yourself and others, means you need to stand behind your convictions, aspirations, and remain transparent. The real estate transaction can sometimes seem a bit daunting, and Alex maintains his transparency, giving you the buyer or seller all the information you need to make an informed decision.

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Thomas E. Miles is a Broker Associate at Compass RE Houston. He brings forth to his clients a wealth of real estate professionalism, keen negotiation skills, wrapped with a vast knowledge of his territory! A recognized and respected high-level producer in his area, Thomas has a desire of building relationships with his clients, business associates and builders. A vast majority of Thomas business is derived by referrals from satisfied clientele and industry associates alike. They appreciate Thomas philosophy of quality over quantity and are impressed by his level of involvement and integrity with each transaction. Be it a million dollar estate or entry-level home, Thomas clientele values the personalized attention he extends to each of them. A native of Houston, Thomas is familiar with the unique market dynamics of his local area and his relationships within the real estate community provide leverage to his clients in a challenging market. Aside from his enthusiasm for real estate, Thomas also enjoys sports, cooking, dining, outdoors, traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends many of whom were initially his clients.

Jen Marie Rau is an experienced real estate professional, specializing in Houston metro-area neighborhoods, including Montrose, West University-Southside Place, Bellaire, Galleria, Post Oak, and Tanglewood. A native and life-long Houstonian, Jen Marie is well versed on these neighborhoods and the luxury experience they offer homeowners. Colleagues and friends describe her approach as friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. She is loyal to clients and delivers with a can do attitude.

Newton's Third Law of Motion states a very simple fact: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. You might be wondering what physics has to do with buying or selling real estate… and the answer is this: to get results, you have to generate results. As a REALTOR® I won't rest on my laurels – you deserve the best service available, and that is exactly what I will provide for you. I will aggressively generate the results you deserve! For every one of my customers, I demonstrate a level of commitment, dedication and motivation in order to provide genuinely exceptional results. It is my job to get you the best arrangement possible – and that's what you will receive! Through my determination, aggressive research and 100% follow-through, you can be assured that you will truly get a view of the whole picture; you will have a clear look at all of your options. I look forward to getting acquainted with you and answering any questions that you may have.

Darren is not only a real estate professional, but is also an experienced, full-time litigation attorney with substantial experience in real estate matters. This experience gives Darren a rare perspective and unique set of skills and abelites when helping others buy, sell, and lease property.

Darren graduated magna cum laude in 2013 from the University of Houston Law Center. He received his under Penn State University.