Texas Real Estate Agents Specializing in culture of Venezuela

My work ethic is simple; treat each individual with personal and professional attention. Provide them above and beyond service that achieves a positive outcome and develops long term relationships. I have high standards of integrity which I seek and value in my real estate relationships.I am a graduate of the Leonard Hawes School of Real Estate, with additional training in Negotiations, focusing on Customer Service, and Relocation Services. I have obtained my eCertification, GRI (Graduate of Real Estate Institute) ABR (Accredited Buyers Rep), ASP (Accredited Staging Professional), and ASPRE (Accredited Staging Professional Real Estate, NAR Green Designation, the CNE (Certified Negotiations Expert)PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) SRS (Sellers Representative Specialist) and MCNE (Master Certified Negotiation Expert). I am a believer in education and updating my industry knowledge, so as to provide my clients with current, cutting edge information and diverse services. All to better serve my clients and keep them in the forefront of the industry. I have been married for 38 years to a very special man. I am blessed with a wonderful family and friends who are my guiding lights. We have two adult sons who are our greatest achievements. My passion for real estate grows with each transition and new experience. Once I found my passion, my life in real estate followed me literally around the globe! We have lived overseas in Venezuela and APAC (Asia Pacific region) for 11+yrs. off and on during our married life. Most recently we were in Singapore for 6 years. These global experiences have taught me how wonderfully diverse and integrated we all really are. I have practiced out of the Prudential Gary Greene Houston Memorial Office, Prudential Texas Office in Austin, and Home Equity Ptd. Ltd in Singapore and now, back in Sugar Land living, loving and selling in Historic Belknap Brookside.

With over two decades of real estate experience, the Bartholomew Real Estate Group offers unparalleled expertise and local knowledge to guide clients through every stage of their transactions. Whether buying, selling, leasing, or investing, we excel in navigating the fast-paced market, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process while achieving optimal results. Specializing in residential, commercial, and investment properties, we cater to a diverse clientele, including first-time homebuyers, empty nesters, and investors seeking high returns. Our comprehensive services include professional photography, videography, cutting-edge technology, and global marketing strategies to maximize exposure and attract offers. From negotiating commercial lease spaces to analyzing investment opportunities, we are committed to creating lasting legacies through real estate. Let us leverage our industry expertise to make your next transaction the best one yet. Contact us today to get started! Serving SW Houston, NW Houston, The Woodlands, Harris & Ft. Bend County, Heights, Mid Town, Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosharon, Iowa Colony, Manvel, Pearland & Richmond Texas.

Designations & Certifications:



CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist

CRS Certified Residential Specialist



SRES Senior Real Estate Specialist



SRS - Seller Representative Specialist



RENE - Real Estate Negotiating Expert



ABR Accredited Buyer's Representative



Mortgage Consultant Previous licensed mortgage lender



Member of HAR Houston Association of Realtors



Member of NAR National Association of Realtors



Member of TAR Texas Association of Realtors

Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University -Kingsville

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Certfication & Designation Classes:

ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative

ALHS - Accredited Luxury Home Specialist

CIPS - Certifiied International Property Specialist

CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert

SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist

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Community Supporter and Sponsor

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Wife to Very Supportive Husband

Mother to Very Active Kids

Stevie - 19

Sam - 15

Sterling - 14

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Testimonials

Let me start by saying if it wasn't for you Lupita I would still be renting, Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your warm, personal and professional manner in which you handled the purchase of our home and only because of you we are living in our dream home today. When we met Lupita we were giving up on buying a home. We had Poor credit scores with 3 judgments on credit report. Lupita was not just a wonderful realtor but she also had all the right connections. She recommended a mortgage broker that helped me fix the issues on my credit report and got me a pre-approval letter in such a short time. It is a challenge to be concise in describing all Lupita has done for our family. Lupita has the unique ability to make us feel as if we were her only client. She is a true professional who cares very much for the clients she serves and delivers on everything she commits to. We closed on our house with FHA loan in less than 25 days. Just when we thought it would be impossible, you pulled out all the stops and made it happen! We highly recommend Lupita to anyone buying or selling a home! -Mike Saleh and Layla Mughrabi

Our family was new to the Houston area when we began our search for a home and were lucky to have found Lupita. As first-time home searchers we were nervous about the unknowns of buying a home, but excited to get started. She made us comfortable throughout the entire process of searching for homes, walk-throughs and assessing neighborhood safety levels. The knowledge she brought to the table was essential in our decision making process, and her warm disposition made it an enjoyable experience. Although we decided not to purchase a home, she found us a lease that met all of our needs as we become more familiar with the city. When we are ready to buy, Lupita will be the first to know. -Christopher Marlow

Thank you so much for finding the house for us. This house is perfect for us and we love it. I know my English is not good, but you were still very patient and explained everything to us for which I am very grateful. Also we are very thankful you spent a lot of time with us and always looking out for our best interest and not just making a sale. I will recommend you to my friends if they need to buy or sell a house. Thanks again this was truly a great experience. -Joanna & Paul

Lupita Decal is very knowledgeable in Real Estate and made the home buying process very easy and pleasurable. She handled any and all issues and was very responsive to any questions we had. She was very accommodating with her scheduling and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home. -Lloyd & Meredith Vance

Thank you so much for finding the house of our dreams, this house is perfect for our growing family’s needs. I know we were hard to work with but during this difficult move for us you stayed focus and provided the feedback on the houses we were looking at. You were looking out for our best interest and not just making a sale. I will be using you again if my family continues to grow and we need to look at buying another home and selling this home. Thanks again this was truly a great experience. -Jason Colugna

Quiero darle las gracias a Lupita porque me ayudo a buscar una casa para mis padres. Lo que más me gusto de ella es que es muy honesta y siempre estaba de mi parte para ayudarme negociar mejor precio, siempre me contestaba con una sonrisa amable. También a mi hija le ayudo y estamos muy agradecidas con Dios por mandarnos un ángel porque ella es bella por fuera y por dentro de su corazón. Gracias Lupita. -Anabella

Contact Adel Diaz if you are in the process of buying, selling or renting a property. Get the help finding the right home, pricing and selling a home, contracts, negotiations and more.

With 22 years in the business, Karen Arbelaez @Premiere Luxury Group knows the dedication it takes to achieve successful results on both sides of a real estate transaction. She is both persistent and thorough, and sees each client as if he or she were a member of her own family.

Karen specializes in the following areas: Katy/Sugar Land, Galleria/ Meyerland, Bellaire/West University, Memorial/Energy Corridor and the Medical Center/Museum District.

Karen loves referrals, which she receives from the many clients she has developed long-standing relationships with as well as from fellow agents. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, and enjoys helping clients from every background, whether already living in the Houston area or relocating from another city in the U.S., or from outside the U.S.

Karen prides herself in:

Having achieved Preferred Realtor status with Chevron, Bechtel, Spectrum Credit Union Corporate Relocation.

2023-2024 National Association of REALTORS® Global Ambassador for Brazil, Chile, Colombia

2024 National Women's Council of REALTORS®Global Mastermind Chair

2022-2023 Women's Council of REALTORS® Texas District Vice President

2022 Women's Council of REALTORS®Leadership Institute Graduate



2021 Women's Council of REALTORS®Fort Bend President

2024 Texas REALTORS® Global Committee
2023 Texas REALTORS® Grassroots Political Network


2024 Houston Association of REALTORS® Global Advisory Group




Professional Development 2022 Houston Association of REALTORS® Fort Bend Networking Group Chair

Her designations as a
Women's Council of REALTORS Performance Management Network (PMN) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)



(AHWD) At Home With Diversity




(MRP) Military Relocation Professional
(ABR®) Accredited Buyer's Representative

RE/MAX HALL OF FAME &
RE/MAX 100% Club award multi million dollar producer GLOBAL RE/MAX Agents Networking Group Co-Founder

Her support of the "Making Miracles Happen" program
Children's Miracle Network @ Texas Children's Hospital

Here are a few testimonials Karen has received from her clients:

"Karen has been our real estate agent for many years. Her knowledge of various markets, attention to detail and absolute transparency have been a few key reasons we continue to use her as our trusted advisor. Recently, we moved from the United Kingdom back to the United States. Not only did Karen act on our behalf as we were transitioning, but went above and beyond her job to help us secure our new home. I recommend Karen as a resource if you are looking to relocate or purchase private or commercial real-estate."

- Chad C., V.P, Global Marketing at Baker Hughes

"You could not have been more knowledgeable about fulfilling our housing needs and more accommodating at helping us get into the perfect home. It was a real pleasure to work with someone whose primary interest was to find us what we wanted, rather than trying to get us into something that was easy for you. We really appreciated your help in navigating the myriad of paperwork needed to close the deal within our short time frame. Thank you for being the consummate professional."

- Alvaro C., Integrity Engineer

"Karen, has helped me with all my real estate needs for the last 5 years. From buying my family home to buying rental properties for me and my General Partnership. She always goes above and beyond, proactively working with potential sellers and tenants diligently. Very resourceful to deal with any issues with tenants, sellers, or during closings with Title Companies, Insurance companies, HOA, you name it. Highly Recommended. Karen is very profesional and her work ethics is impeccable."

- Hernan R., Engineer at ConocoPhillips

"I have been working with Karen for more than 12 years as a buyer, seller, and landlord. Very satisfied with her services and expertise."

-Simon S., Credit Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions