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Shannon Lester, of the award-winning Lester | Warren Team, has a passion for real estate that dates back as her junior high school years when she loved to accompany her mother touring open houses, and that enthusiasm hasn't diminished one bit. In fact, she has been recognized as a Company-wide Top Producer every year since 2011 both individually and for her team.

She finds that her own home is her most cherished place, and it is this sentiment that inspires her to find the perfect home for others. Shannon has a very outgoing personality and positive attitude, and contends that she can get along with a diverse range of clients and customers – assets that have served her well in her long career in sales, advertising and special event coordination.

Her years of experience include managing and training a large staff during which she developed impressive skills in organization and budgeting. But, above all, she loves to sell. Efficient, thorough, and a very good listener who never does anything halfway, Shannon has developed the flexibility to read client needs well and make adjustments as necessary. She is a very hard worker who always follows through on her commitments, and she strives to build long-standing relationships with clients. This trait has fostered a large and faithful network of personal and professional contacts.

Shannon grew up in the Memorial area of Houston and graduated from Texas Tech University, where she earned a BA in Journalism and Public Relations. She knows the city well and enjoys selling where she grew up, in addition to the Northwest area where she currently lives.

She and her husband, Mark, have two grown children of whom they are very proud, and love doting on their granddaughter. Shannon was particularly gratified when her daughter, Claire Warren, decided to join her in the practice of real estate and form the top-producing Lester | Warren Team.

Binh Ho with 5th Stream Realty is licensed providing real estate services in the Greater Houston areas. He helps his clients find their dream home and lists their home on the market. He has a business degree with concentration in Finance at University of Houston Bauer College of Business.

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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)

Jennifer Larsen has been a licensed Texas Realtor for over 15 years and is associated with the Compass Memorial office. She is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona in 2001. Jennifer is a top producer for over 15 years and the top 20% at Compass. She has appeared in Memorial Buzz and Modern Luxury Magazine. Jennifer is a native Houstonian who grew up in the Memorial area. She has valuable market knowledge of many West, Northwest, Southwest & Inner-Loop neighborhoods.

Sharon Ballas is known as one of the most experienced and successful agents in Houston. As a top producer in Houston's luxury market for 32 years Sharon's knowledge and insight is second to none. Her business is primarily based in the Memorial, River Oaks, Tanglewood and West University areas where she represents long time clients and some of Houston s finest builders as well as first time buyers and sellers. Sharon believes her success is due to the fact that she has a true talent for matching people with houses. Each client has a story, and helping them find the perfect home or helping make the sale of their existing home a painless process is something I very much enjoy.

During her career she has closed in excess of 1.1 Billion in sales. Previously ranked by the Wall Street Journal and Real Trends as one of the top 100 real estate professionals in the United States based on volume of closed transactions. Sharon has also been honored 22 times as one of Houston's Top 25 Agents ranked by dollar volume sales by the Houston Business Journal. Her passion for assisting families drives her success. Whether young families or repeat clientele, Sharon enjoys every moment of what she does and strives to deliver the best service and satisfaction. She captures the nuances and essence of each home in her marketing and advertising materials. Sharon is known for working very closely with clients and placing the utmost significance on each project. In turn Sharon's clients trust her and understand that she puts their best interests first.

Kim Zander is a go-getter with a passion for real estate. She joined Perdomo Properties in 2012 (now known as The Perdomo Group @Compass), and Zander's personal, full-service understanding of her clientele has helped to consistently identify her as a Top Producer. Zander's strong work ethic, integrity, and over 24 years of sales experience combined with her desire to provide a personalized market approach sets her and The Perdomo Group apart.



A graduate of the University of Houston, Zander earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Science and Merchandising. Her background as a Senior Corporate Account Manager gave Zander national and international negotiations experience working with several Fortune 100 companies, including ExxonMobil, MW Kellogg, and Schlumberger. She continues to bring these leadership skills and accomplishments to the negotiating table, pairing them with her unique personal touch. She feels it is a privilege to guide clients as they make life-changing decisions, no matter the phase of life they're in. Zander's repeat clients and frequent referrals demonstrate her true passion for what she does. She is a member of the Houston Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors.



An Illinois native, Zander has lived in Houston for more than 35 years and in the Memorial area for over 20 years, giving her a strong network of relationships. She loves to travel, watch sports, and work out, but mostly she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, their three children, Jake, Ava, and Olivia, and their darling Labrador Retriever, Noa Belle Zander.

As a native Houstonian, Kristina Berg brings valuable knowledge to the Houston real estate market. Her expertise in the buying and selling process and familiarity with the city's neighborhoods and housing options greatly benefits her clientele.

Kristina genuinely understands the needs of her clients and works diligently to help make the leasing and purchasing process as strenuous-free as possible. With a background in customer service, her experience and expertise in providing a helping hand provide her clients a trusted source of all things related to the real estate market.

I have both leased and purchased Houston properties and understand first-hand how difficult and emotional a process it can be. It is my goal as a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty to see my clients through the process completely with a steady and dedicated hand, says Kristina.

Kristina is a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. When not attending to the needs of her clients, she has a dedicated interest in various organizations, including Texas Children's Hospital and Pug Hearts of Houston. Kristina also enjoys being outdoors, playing softball and volleyball and spending quality time with her husband and children.