Rita Zarghami is the Broker/Owner of NextHome Premier Homes Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area and surrounding communities. With more than 30 years of experience in real estate and over 36 years of experience in the banking and mortgage industry, Rita brings a distinguished combination of real estate expertise, financial knowledge, leadership, and industry experience to every client relationship.

Licensed since 1994, Rita has built her career on a strong foundation in real estate, mortgage lending, banking, and underwriting. As a former mortgage underwriter and former President of 1st Community Mortgage Group, she has an in-depth understanding of the financing process and the many factors that influence a successful real estate transaction. Her financial expertise provides an added advantage to buyers, sellers, investors, and commercial clients seeking knowledgeable and strategic guidance.

As Broker/Owner, Rita is committed to leading a brokerage built upon integrity, professionalism, knowledge, innovation, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service. She believes that every client deserves individualized attention, honest communication, sound advice, and a real estate professional who is committed to protecting their best interests from the initial consultation through closing and beyond.

Rita's extensive experience encompasses a broad range of real estate services, including residential sales, first-time homebuyers, luxury properties, investment properties, land, commercial real estate, leasing, property management, and real estate investment opportunities. Her approach is relationship-driven and results-oriented. She strives not only to successfully complete each transaction, but also to establish lasting relationships and serve as a trusted real estate advisor for her clients.
With deep roots in Northeast Houston, Rita has developed strong connections throughout the communities she serves. She is a member of the Houston Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS®, and National Association of REALTORS®. Her professional designations and certifications include CLHMS, TAHS, CDPE, SFR, REOC, BPOR, and MRP, demonstrating her commitment to continued education, professional development, and excellence across multiple areas of the real estate industry.

Rita is also committed to serving her community and supporting the growth of the areas in which she lives and works. Her professional and community involvement includes the Lake Houston Chamber of Commerce and service as Director of Housing for Barrett Management District.

Through NextHome Premier Homes Realty, Rita combines the personalized service and local market expertise of an established brokerage with the advanced marketing, technology, and resources of the NextHome network. This powerful combination enables the brokerage to provide clients with a modern, strategic, and competitive real estate experience while maintaining the personal relationships and responsive service that define Rita's business philosophy.

Rita believes that real estate is about much more than buying and selling property. It is about building relationships, creating opportunities, protecting investments, and helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their real estate goals. Her philosophy is simple: put the client first, communicate consistently, provide honest and knowledgeable guidance, and go above and beyond expectations.

Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling a property, relocating, building an investment portfolio, acquiring land, or pursuing a commercial real estate opportunity, Rita Zarghami and the team at NextHome Premier Homes Realty are committed to providing the experience, leadership, resources, and personalized service necessary to help you move forward with confidence.

If you're seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate professional in the Houston Metropolitan and the surrounding counties, Rita Zarghami is ready to assist you.

“Don’t make another move without me.”