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Native Houstonian Susan Branda Martin's impressive background in both the business and non-profit communities, in addition to her fluency in Spanish, prepared her well for her career in residential real estate. Susan is proudly following in the footsteps of her mother, Marilyn Branda Wood, who had a 40-year career in the real estate industry.

Many who have had the pleasure of working with Susan over the years will attest to her innate ability to multitask, organize, work with a wide variety of people and lead difficult projects through to a successful completion-all with a sense of humor, warmth and caring. In addition, her business background as a Certified Financial Planner and Registered Representative on the NYSE while working at Rotan Mosle Financial Corp. of Houston and Paine Webber Inc. allows Susan to easily understand her clients' financial wants and needs.

Multitasking has always come naturally to Susan, and she uses that skill in her work life and personal life to accomplish great things. While raising her four children, she continued to be involved with numerous community agencies focusing on education for the underserved. One of her most rewarding experiences was as a member of the feasibility study committee responsible for bringing Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School to Houston. Once the school was approved to open, Susan joined the inaugural leadership team as the Director of Communications and Marketing where she introduced the school and its amazing mission to the hearts and minds of the city of Houston and the business community.

Susan grew up in the Memorial Villages, attended Memorial High School and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Spanish and Art History. She studied at the University of Madrid, Spain and Anahuac University in Mexico City where she further perfected her Spanish speaking and writing skills.

Susan remains active volunteering at the Charity Guild of Catholic Women, as President of the Newman Circle, as a Harris County Protective Services Board Member, a member of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) Class XXXIV and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Houston.

Lisa Parigi understands that the home-buying experience can be overwhelming as well as exhausting. Lisa's goal as a realtor is to make the experience as enjoyable and seamless as possible. As a native of Beaumont, Texas, Lisa has previously lived in Dallas, Texas and now happily calls the Highland Village area of Houston home. Representing local homeowners and future homeowners, Lisa is committed to listening to her client's needs and utilizing her keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. Having specialized in both commercial and residential property management in Beaumont, Texas, Lisa possesses expertise and knowledge of conceptualizing and developing neighborhoods with custom, move-in ready homes from start to finish. She is well-versed in the full scope – blueprint to move in – of the residential building and buying process. Lisa's love for real estate is the driving force for her expansion into the residential real estate market of Houston. Her experience with relocation services has helped many of her clients have a much smoother moving process, whether they moved across town, across country or across the world. Lisa understands the value of elevating your living experience, having lived in multiple high-rise towers herself. As a result, Lisa is highly qualified to guide and direct clients throughout the home-buying experience, be it a single-family home or a high-rise luxury condominium. On a personal level, Lisa loves to travel, having visited many countries worldwide. Her love for travel has been central to her proactive involvement in assisting children with special needs. Lisa is very humbled by her direct involvement with special needs in Israel where she works alongside the St. Vincent Orphanage in Ain Karem Jerusalem, Israel. Lisa and her husband, Sam, are actively involved in the ministries of St. Michael Catholic Church.

Lisa has multiple designations including Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®), Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), Certified Negation Expert (CNE) as well as a Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) certification. Lisa showcases her homes on her website and utilizes a team of professional services and providers to assist with all of her client's buying and selling needs. She is communicative, thorough and detail-oriented – alongside of you every step of the way. Contact her today.

Eli is trilingual and fluent in English, French, and Arabic having grown up around the world. He played college basketball at Alabama Southern and professional basketball overseas for 15 years. During his professional basketball career, he was fortunate to travel all over the world discovering new cultures and meeting some amazing people. In 2017, Eli found his passion in real estate when he started his own development project and traveled frequently to and from Houston. In 2020, Eli decided to return to live in Houston where he became a licensed Realtor®. Eli studied Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. His academic background, his warm and exceptional interpersonal skills fit perfectly in Nino Properties' culture and team. Eli is a team player who loves to win and understands the importance of skills and clear expectations. As a professional basketball player, he had to be relentless, disciplined, and patient to achieve his success. He has adapted to change his entire life and understands relocating whether across town or across the globe can be overwhelming. Eli believes his personal experiences will be useful to his customers and clients throughout his real estate career. Eli's motto is It will be a win-win all around

Since moving to Texas is 2019, it's been my privilege to serve the real estate needs to residents of Houston and beyond. Having served as a Realtor in both Florida and Texas, I have learned that taking the appropriate steps to protect the buyer and seller you are representing are at the forefront of my responsibilities. That mentality has allowed me to create a piece of mind to my clients and to build relationships that far outlast the contract period.



Whatever your needs or concerns, I will listen first and provide the professional advice you need to protect your most sacred and important financial investment...your home. My results and client feedback speak for themselves. Let me help you today.

Kate Doke pursued a degree in hotel and restaurant management at the University of Houston where she excelled and became one of the youngest certified sommeliers at that time. When Kate made the decision to join Greenwood King Properties, her training and prior management career with 5-star hotels, private wine storage clubs, and an elite boutique wine distribution company had already equipped her with stellar skills in sales and customer service. "Like the food and beverage industry, real estate has always been a passion," Kate explains. "It gives me the same vibrant connection with people that I love. I also feel strongly about supporting locally owned businesses and Greenwood King Properties is the top locally owned real estate firm in Houston. I have always worked at top-level brands with clients that expect the best in service and quality. At GKP, I work with the best agents and management team in the city." Kate thrives when surrounded by energy from other people and excels in an environment that's full of action. She has worked with a wide variety of clients, understands their expectations, and knows how to meet and exceed them. A native Houstonian, Kate graduated from Bellaire High School. She and her husband, owner of Tiny Boxwoods restaurant group, are busy professionals but spend as much time as possible with their three young daughters. "We try to be outside as much as we can," Kate says, "whether it is bike riding, walking the dog, or simply having picnics in the backyard."

Specialty : Buying/Selling new construction or resale and acreage for investment Oscar Olivares is known for his tedious negotiation skills and priority for client satisfaction. Oscar's real estate career quickly bloomed in his first year of 2013 after he decided to make a change in his life. Becoming a real estate agent was the best decision he made because he found his true passion. He is a great amiable person with a great humor that his clients appreciate. Outside of real estate he is a primary Sunday school teacher for 5 year old children at his church. He enjoys spending time with family and trying variety of the best restaurants and spots in Houston.

Airan moved to Houston, Texas from Mexico at a young age. Ever since she knew that she would have to go the extra mile to reach her goals. This allowed her to learn to appreciate everything and be thankful for who she is now. One of her proudest achievements was graduating from the University of Houston with a Bachelor's in Finance and Marketing. Although, during this journey, she discovered that real estate was something that she felt was her calling. She developed her real estate career working as a real estate administrative coordinator. This allowed her to have a head start in her career. With her knowledge and confidence, Airan has won her clients' trust. She understands the importance of building relationships and adding value in every step of the way. Some clients describe her as optimistic, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and determined. Airan enjoys working with first-time home buyers, sellers, as well as investors. Her work is not only limited to Houston; she covers surrounding areas such as Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, and Pasadena. She also has knowledge and experience in leasing, for those who prefer this option. In her spare time, she enjoys bike riding, working out, reading business or self-help books, traveling, and doing things that will challenge her mind. Airan also supports local organizations and charities because she believes in the importance of giving back to the community.

Top 1 percent of producing agents in the Houston Association of Realtors (2022 HAR) by Total Volume & Average Listing Price. Top 15 Agents in River Oaks by Volume and Top 25 Agents in River Oaks by Average Sales Price (2022 HAR).
Michael is an experienced real estate specialist with a solid base of information regarding every aspect of purchasing or selling a home. He previously worked for a developer/builder, which provided immense insight on not only potential pitfalls for new construction and repairing/rehab of resale homes, but also of the economic development of urban areas as they change with the face of the market.
Born and raised in Houston, Michael knows the neighborhoods and subdivisions well, focusing on the Inner Loop, Memorial Villages/Memorial-area, Rice Military/Camp Logan/Glenwood, West University Place, River Oaks, Heights, Energy Corridor, Braes Heights/Braeswood and surrounding areas ofHouston. Michael also works farm and ranch regularly, making visits working in the country from Galveston Bay to Chappell Hill and everywhere in between, where he keeps a pulse on the inventory out yonder just as much as Houston.
If you want someone who will create a smooth transaction while looking over every detail, Michael is the agent who will go the extra mile for you.
Michael's accreditations include: Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), and Seller's Representative Specialist (SRS).