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The foundation of Walter Bering's real estate career is rooted firmly in Houston's history. In the 1840's, two Bering brothers emigrated to Texas from Germany. After arriving in Galveston, they boarded a sloop and sailed up the bayou to Houston from where they intended to take an oxcart west to Llano County.

The story goes, laughs Walter, that either the wagon broke or the ox did not understand German, so the family settled in Houston. Whatever the reason, it was a fortuitous beginning. Six generations later, Walter has emerged as a commanding presence in the Houston luxury real estate market.

Eyeing prime real estate is a Bering family trait. After establishing in Houston, the Berings paid 50 cents an acre for a large tract of prairie along Buffalo Bayou which they cultivated as their family farm. Today, that tract is bordered by Westheimer Road, Sage Road, the Bering ditch, and Soldiers Creek (just south of Interstate Highway 10). Over 100-plus years, successive generations of Berings developed the property to create many of the neighborhoods in close-in Memorial and several sections of Tanglewood, areas that have appreciated from 50 cents an acre to multi-million-dollar parcels and luxury homes.

At the pinnacle of a solid career spanning 45 years, Walter is a star member of the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence. Honored as the company's #1 producer on nine occasions - 2007, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023; he is firmly ensconced in the MTSIR Hall of Fame. In addition, the Houston Business Journal tips its hat to Walter year after year for his top-tier volume of closed sales and participation in record-breaking home sale transactions.

Walter began his career at age 14 mowing lawns for Bering Realty Corporation, the brokerage founded by his grandfather and father. I learned my first telephone skills when the office telephones rolled over to our house after hours, he says. By age 16, Walter needed gas money and was hired as BRC's sanitation engineer (janitor). After graduation from Tulane University in 1979, Walter officially joined the family firm as a Realtor, quickly becoming a top sales agent as well as the office manager, relocation director, and, eventually, the designated broker. That German work ethic has not skipped a generation.

Walter is a favorite choice of sellers and buyers in River Oaks, Tanglewood, West University, Southampton, and the Memorial Villages, dynamic neighborhoods with a growing number of new and recently-constructed homes as well as significant historic structures. Historic home sales require specialized presentation and handling; Walter expertly guides clients through the process and is particularly adept in sales involving a City of Houston Landmark or Protected Landmark designation. For those interested in country properties, Walter's portfolio includes multi-million dollar sales and purchases of upscale ranches in the hills of Central Texas surrounding Round Top, Brenham, and Chappell Hill. A powerful influencer in Houston residential real estate, Walter offers clients utmost discretion, sophistication, incomparable experience, and unparalleled access to Houston's luxury home and estate market.

Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International #1 Top Producer 2007, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
  
  
  




• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Circle of Excellence




• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Hall of Fame




• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Pinnacle Circle




• Consistently recognized as one the Top 10 agents of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty




• Houston Business Journal Top 25 Individual Realtors




• Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Real Estate Agent

Designations:

• Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)

Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

When asked what aspect of the real estate business he values most, native Houstonian and top-producing Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realtor Paul Silverman makes it clear: educating his clients about the buying and selling process and helping them to make an informed decision and one that is best for them. Excellent customer service wins clients for life, and Paul's broad knowledge of the Houston market, high ethics and infinite patience allow him to convey to his clients that representing their best interests is foremost in all that he does. This dedication to his clients makes him a perfect fit for being a Houston Realtor at Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. This is also why he has been a member of the Martha Turner's Circle of Excellence for 2013-2018.

Licensed since 1999, Paul lists and sells in neighborhoods across the greater Houston area. In addition to sales of existing homes, his wealth of experience encompasses listing broker for high-end builders, new-home sales counselor, new-home construction manager, marketing director, and sales manager. Paul’s impressive and ever-growing list of achievements includes the 2008 National Award for Region 5 Marketing Director of the Year, the 2006 PRISM Award for Marketing Professional of the Year, and inclusion as one of four finalists for the 2006 and 2007 Texas Star Awards for Marketing Professional of the Year.

Paul is committed to the ideal that anyone who seeks success must support their industry, and he is positioned squarely at the forefront of leadership and change in the real estate industry. He has filled many capacities for various organizations including the Houston Association of Realtors MLS Advisory Group, Builder Broker Task Force, co-chair of the NextGen Realtor Group, and served as a member of the Board of Directors of GHBA Sales and Marketing Council. Paul was named Custom Builder Council Member of the Year in 2003. In addition, Paul mentors other Realtors and shares his particular expertise in implementing technology in the everyday practice of real estate. In August of 2019, Paul became the sales manager for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - a great match for his desire to help agents achieve their maximum success. In 2021, Paul was promoted to Director of Agent Growth as well as began serving a 2 year term on the HAR Board of Directors and a 3 year term on the Texas Association of Realtors.

When not working supporting his amazing agents, Paul enjoys spending time with his daughter along with his 7 nieces and nephews. Paul is also an avid cyclist who has participated in the MS150 and many other charity rides.

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Designations:

Master, Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM)​

Certified Negotiation Expert

Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)​

GREEN Designation (GREEN)​

Certified Green Professional (CGP)​

Certified ePro (ePro)​

Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)​

Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)​

At Home with Diversity Designation (AHWD)​

Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)​

Certified New Home Marketing Profess

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Professional Memberships:

• Houston Association of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

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Awards

Martha Turner Properties Circle of Excellence for 2013

Martha Turner Properties Circle of Excellence for 2014

Top 30 Agents in Closed Volume for Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Marlyn Carrillo has been selling real estate since 2005 in the Houston Texas market, she builds relationships based on trust and centered on professionalism. Marlyn knows what it takes to provide an exceptional experience for her clients. She is ready to go the extra mile for each and every client, as well as in all that she does. A truly full service licensed realtor that specializes in providing outstanding service throughout the process of buying or selling your home or commercial property. Marlyn Carrillo has a great exciting team all around her that will provide you with excellent results. She is bilingual very fluent in both Spanish and English, and a top negotiator when it comes to her clients! Marlyn understands that it is a huge transaction; it is your money, time, and appreciates your business. If you are selling or buying, and demand outstanding results, make a smart decision today give her a call and hire the best in the real estate market!

I have been in the real estate business as an Investor since 2018. My partner and I buy properties that need a lot of work put into them, and sell them after rehab for top of the market prices. With this expertise, I am uniquely knowledgeable for clients who wish to buy a property under value, and/or fix up on their own. Our focus has primarily been in the Spring Branch, Lazybrook & Timbergrove, and the Heights, but I am knowledgeable in many other areas as well.

Realtor Maria Barnabe guides Houston buyers and sellers to success with a global worldview and a passion for helping people. She thrives on meeting clients from all over the world and making them feel at home in The Bayou City. Maria prides herself on being an empathetic advocate and resourceful expert every step of the way with the ultimate goal of creating a wonderful, memorable experience and an optimal outcome. Maria's numerous professional designations are a testament to her dedication to her craft and her ability to deliver peerless, expert service. She's a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and holds a New Home Construction (NHC) certification. It's no surprise that she was ranked 9th by transaction volume in 2019 at her previous brokerage. As a member of the Cosmopolitan Group at Compass, Maria serves buyers and sellers throughout the Houston area, with a specialty in helping foreign nationals and relocators. Originally from Colombia, Maria has shared her compassion and care all over the world. She served on the boards of charitable organizations in Mexico and held roles in international women's clubs in Singapore and London. Closer to home, Maria has been a board member of Houston's John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science for four years. She resides in the Galleria Uptown area, where she loves the middle-of-it-all excitement. In her free time, Maria can be found relaxing at home, going to the gym and connecting with friends.