CHMS: Certified Home Marketing Specialist

Steven Franco has 15 years of experience in real estate with a dynamic portfolio in REO. While Steven has proven to be successful in traditional real estate, he has thrived with investors. He has previously worked as an REO Asset Manager closing over 1500 homes per year (an average of 125 per month). Steven had a portfolio of upwards of 225 properties and has worked for major clients including Fannie Mae, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and more. Most recently acknowledged as a Top Producer at Keller Williams Professionals, Steven's best known for adding value to every venture and working tirelessly through every negotiation.



By putting your money to the absolute best possible use, Steven lives out his superior work ethic and passion for helping people achieve their own personal success. While his résumé is well-diversified and nothing short of impressive, at his core, Steven enjoys being an educator and guide to buyers looking to invest in their dreams. With a contagious laughter and personality, Steven Franco serves boldly and consistently for every buyer to ensure you receive the peace of mind and profitability you deserve. Steven Franco has astute industry mastery and first class client service making him more than your average REALTOR®. He is the paradigm shift to securing your real estate investments, for today and tomorrow.

Designations: Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyers' Representative (ABR), Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

Lisa is a full-time professional realtor with extensive training in real estate that has served the Houston area and surrounding cities for over 20 years. Her commitment to serving her clients is evident in her accomplishments, awards, and reviews. She has been an award-winning top producer since 1996, with over 32 million in sales annually. Texas Monthly has awarded her a Five Star Client Satisfaction Award for the past 8 years ranking her in the top 2% of approximately 40,000 agents in the Greater Houston area. Lisa's hands-on approach with her clients has allowed her to build relationships offering honesty and loyalty. She also offers a dedicated team, including 2 full-time assistants, who close over 85 transactions annually. Trustworthy and experienced, Lisa and her team are dedicated to working hard and providing the best service possible to all clients. Lisa and her team can handle all real estate transactions including first-time home buyers, experienced resale clients, senior citizens, foreclosures, short sales, rentals, and so much more! On a personal note, Lisa graduated from Texas A&M University - WHOOP GIG 'EM AGGIES!

My specialties include: First Time Home-Buyer Specialist, New Construction, Resale Homes, Relocation Network, Short Sale, Foreclosures, Rentals and more!

Committed to Working Hard for You!

I handle all of Houston, Cypress, Katy, Humble, The Woodlands, Champions area, Spring, Tomball, Magnolia, Pearland, Kingwood, Sugarland.

Jill is a full-time real estate agent with over 2 decades of experience representing sellers and buyers. As a Master Certified Negotiation Expert, Jill has invested in additional training so she can successfully negotiate complex real estate transactions. If you are selling your home, her extensive background in accounting and marketing (direct mail, internet, and social media) means your home will be priced at the highest value the market can support and your home will be seen by the widest range of potential buyers.

12 times Jill has been honored as a recipient of the exclusive Five Star Real Estate Agent which is awarded to less than 1% of real estate agents in the Houston area. The prestigious Five Star designation is awarded to agents that buyers and sellers say provide exceptional client satisfaction and service. Key criteria used for selection are integrity, negotiation, communication, marketing the home, finding the right home, market knowledge, closing preparation and customer service.

Technologically current and adept, Jill actively uses social media platforms to notifybuyers of open house events and to generate additional marketing opportunities. Jill's marketing strategies include promotingsellers listings on DiscoverSpringTexas.com, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok and Pinterest.Using these social outlets, Jill reaches a much broader audience of potential buyers, multiplying exposure and sales opportunities for your property.

Jill, who strongly believes in continuing education, has also earned the following designations:

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - Out of more than 1 million Realtors®, the CRS Designation has been earned by only 3%

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification - skilled in pricing properties, working with appraisers, and establishing market driven home values

Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS)

Cartus Certified Relocation Specialist

C2EX - Realtors Commitment to Excellence - Endorsement from the National Association of Realtors® for dedication to practicing real estate at the highest professional standards

Awards and recognition highlight my hard work, but I'm most interested in making sure I meet and exceed the individual needs of each of my clients. My goal is to earn your trust and your referrals.

Jill grew up in Effingham, a small town in central Illinois andgraduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Accounting. Jill started her career in residential real estate in 2003 and resides in Spring Texas with her husband, Rick Ratchford.

Jill is a results driven professional real estate agent with a proven track record with 500+ HOMES SOLD and 130M+ SOLD REAL ESTATE and 475+ 5-star reviews on HAR, Zillow, Google, Facebook, and Realtor.com

I have received my fair share of awards including:

12 time recipient of Houston Five Star Real Estate Agent award. Criteria for selection is based upon overall client satisfaction (less than 3% of real estate agents)

BH&G Platinum Award in 2023, 2021 and 2013

BH&G Gold Award in 2022, 2018, 2017 and 2014 - Top 5% of all Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Agents

BH&G Silver Award in 2020, 2019, 2016 and 2015 - Top 15% of all Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Agents

Agents Top Production Units - 2014 BHG Gary Greene Champions Office

Rebecca Nelson has been a licensed agent for over 14 years and has won annual listing and sales awards for Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene including Rookie of the Year honors her first year in real estate, plus the Top Award for BHGRE, Emerald Elite, which puts her in the Top 2% in sales volume out of all agents in the network nationwide. Since beginning her career, she has SOLD over $135 million in residential real estate and closed over 435 transactions. When you hire a Top Producer, like Rebecca Nelson, you reap the benefits of having an agent that has a strong attention to detail, great communication, and a goal of providing her clients with the highest level of customer service. Rebecca has extensive knowledge in all areas of real estate including buying, selling, negotiating, staging, marketing, renting and investing. She combines her expertise and resources for the benefit of her clients, including offering ancillary services such as mortgage, insurance and title. She also holds multiple real estate designations including Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), Certified Real Estate Team Specialist (C-RETS), Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR). If you're looking to buy or sell, contact Rebecca Nelson at 281-799-0203 for more information.

With a personal touch and attention to detail, I represent my clients with integrity and a professional work ethic. Whether they are first time buyers or sellers, growing families in need of more space, empty-nesters looking to downsize or those relocating to Houston, I listen to their needs and concerns and provide them with the resources for a successful real estate experience.

I have lived in Northwest Houston for over 30 years and truly understand the market statistics and trends. I specialize in Northwest Houston, Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball and Cypress.

Buying and Selling a home is exciting but can also be filled with challenges. Why not take advantage of an experienced negotiator who is backed by the professional resources of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene, and let me go to work on your behalf.

I am a full time real estate professional dedicated to making your real estate transaction stress free. I specialize in Northwest Houston including but not limited to Spring, Cypress and Tomball. I would love to help you and your family find the perfect home or assist you with the sale of your current home. I have the resources needed to help make the move easier including a professional photographer, a stager, an energy concierge, referrals to lenders, and a large number of vendors for repairs and home needs. I am the professional you need to get the job done.

Mardon Hickford began her career in the new home industry, earning Rookie of the Year in 1995, as well as top service awards year after year. She is a third generation Houstonian and proud Texas Aggie. After jumping the fence into the resale side of real estate, she received Better Homes & Garden's Rookie of the Year, multiple Excellence Awards for sales and service performance and is one of Better Homes and Gardens top producers and Platinum Award recipient for sales production.
Mardon works as a full-time listing and buyer's agent, able to quickly hone in on her client's needs; striving to find those unique qualities her buyers desire.
From the suburbs to acreage, from luxury homes to investment and vacation homes; Mardon has a gift for guiding her clients through the many steps of selling and buying a home.

Hall of Fame

Top Listing Agent

Houston's Top Realtors by H Magazine

Texas Monthly Magazine's Five Star Agent

Recognized by Houston Business Journal

Certified Luxury Homes Specialist

Certified Home Stager

Selling Real Estate Since 1989

B.S. of Ed. from Missouri University

Venessa is a native Houstonian and team leader of the Platinum Experience Group of KW Professionals. She's a leading real estate broker associate with over 16 years of experience, known for her integrity, experience and results-driven approach. She specializes in providing an unparalleled platinum experience to her clients. Venessa's commitment to excellence is evident in her strategic use of technology for market analysis, targeted marketing plans, and effective negotiation tactics. Her extensive experience in sales and service management is mirrored in her exceptional client satisfaction ratings with over 150 reviews.

Professional Designations & Certifications:

ABR: Accredited Buyers Representative

ALHS: Accredited Luxury Home Specialist

CDS: Certified Diversity Specialist

CHMS: Certified Home Marketing Specialist

MCNE: Master Certified Negotiation Expert

LUXE: Luxury Listing Specialist

SFR: Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist

SRS: Seller Representative Specialist

VA Certified & VLB Certified

Certified FannieMae CreditSmart Instructor

KW B.O.L.D. Agent x 10

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Accolades & Achievements:

Over 150 five-star client experience reviews

16+ years of real estate experience

Top producing Broker Associate

Houstonia Magazine Top Real Estate Professional (2023)

Residential and Commercial Sales

Agent Leadership Council (ALC) 3-yrs

Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)

Presidential Lifetime Acheivement Award (2023)

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Membership Organizations

National Association of Realtors

Texas Association of Realtors

Houston Association of Realtors

Real Estate Negotiation Institute

Luxury Home Council

Certified Freddie Mac CreditSmart Facilitators

National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)

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Whether you're buying, selling or simply inquiring about your options, feel free to contact the Platinum Experience Group today!

Direct: (281) 889-8292

Web: platinumexperiencegroup.com

Email: venessa@venessajames.com

Connect with Venessa: bit.ly/venessajames

The Relationship Builder, Mark. My tenacity, resilience and commitment help me to find more ways to add value and motivate my clients. My Buy With A Buddy approach helps to teach my clients about the option of buying a home with a friend / Agent. My goal is to be the trust authority, to reach out to all modern home owners, focus on continually improving the level of service that I provide and to educate and lead my clients. Everyday I am thinking of ways to go above and beyond my client expectation. I have 6 designation that help to provide the highest level of negotiating platforms and more, CHMS, SRS, CNE, MCNE. GRI, ABR