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Barbara Corletto is fluent in four languages – German, Italian, English and Spanish – and she specializes in relocating international clients to Houston.

"I remember how lost I felt when I first arrived in Houston, so I am very passionate about helping newcomers find just the right place," she says. "By helping their families adjust to the Houston environment, I can give them back a feeling of security."

Her most important tip for an ex-pat? "Don't let those charming Texas accents throw you!"

Barbara studied languages in Vicenza, Italy and moved to Germany shortly after completing her schooling. She has served as an interpreter in the international marketing community. She still maintains her cross-cultural connections and often helps ex-pats relocate to Europe. She is active in the Italian Cultural Community Center where she teaches adults Italian and volunteers at the Italian Festival each October.

Barbara is married and lives in southwest Houston with her husband, a contractor, and their three cats. She loves traveling, the arts, entertaining, and yoga. For the record, her favorite Italian restaurants here in Houston are DaMarco's, Sorrento's, Giacomo's, Amalfi and Bollo (where she enjoys their homestyle pizzas)!

Broker
KBR Realty

ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative

Katinka Ralton embodies the most important qualities of an effective Realtor; experience, commitment, a strong work-ethic, and skilled negotiator who puts her client's interest first. "I have found every transaction, small or large, is unique and should be treated as such with respect, integrity, focus and empathy.", she quotes!

Above all, licensed since 2002, she has experience across the real estate spectrum, including marketing and selling inner-loop single-family homes, farm and ranch properties, lots, townhomes and condos. She was the principal of her own brokerage company for over 12 years, successfully co-developed and subdivided a 500 acre country project, and sold numerous country properties in Central Texas. She has enjoyed designing and restoring many homes, including serving as the general contractor of a complete commercial building restoration of her own successful Fine Art & European Antique store.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, fluent in 4 languages, with a degree and work experience in Hotel Management and in Interior Design. Her design degree along her 18 years of real estate has been vital, she says, in developing a discerning eye to seamlessly unit exceptional people with extra ordinary homes and lifestyles, and guide them through the real estate process with one of the biggest investment they have. She continues indulging in her passion of selling and buying fine art, loves travel, yoga and spend time with her horses and miniature donkeys at her country place.

Member of NAR, TAR, HAR, TXLS

Beth Davis is a native Houstonian with a passion for helping friends and family find their perfect home. Born and raised in the Meyerland/Bellaire area, Beth is extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate market across the greater Houston area. She received her bachelors in broadcast journalism with a minor in marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University. After college, Beth immediately returned to Houston to begin a career in the mortgage and real estate industry with Stewart Title Guaranty. Beth is extremely detailed oriented and prides herself on open communication with her clients, colleagues and other real estate professionals to ensure a smooth, successful transaction. Beth goes to great lengths to guarantee all expectations are exceeded leading to total client satisfaction. In addition to her work in real estate, Beth enjoys volunteering in the community. She is an active member of the Christian Community Service Center and sits on volunteer committees for The Houston Tool Bank and Camp For All.

With over 30,000 realtors in Houston how do you choose the right one? You may have friends, family and colleagues suggesting names. It is advisable to interview 2-3 people. Here are some suggested questions to ask together with how I would answer them.

Do you have any professional designations and why are they important? Designations indictate a commitment to the profession and a level of experience and expertise. I am a Master Certified Negotiation Expert (Top 1% of realtors in USA have this) and am accredited with the Inst.of Luxury Home Marketing.

Can an international buyer get a loan with no credit history? Yes. I work with a terrific network of lenders who will do their best to make this happen for you. You will start the process before you arrive and can be in your new home within 6 weeks of getting off the plane.

Are you from Texas? I've lived in Texas since 2003 but grew up in Scotland and England. I've since lived in Indonesia, Trinidad and Australia. So I can see Houston through the eyes of a newcomer and this is important. I work with buyers from around the globe and market properties worldwide. I have a global perspective which benefits clients.

What sells a home? Pricing, staging and tailored marketing. It's vitaly important your home is priced competitively and looks amazing - because buyers have choice. And you want them to choose YOU.

What areas of town do you work in? I work in those parts of town most favored by international buyers and interstate moves. Areas of focus are inside the 610 loop, I10 corridor, Katy and Sugarland. If you are looking in a different part of town such as the Woodlands, I will refer you to an area expert.

Anything else? I sit on the board of SABA as their Relocation Specialist. The Scottish American Business Alliance - SABA is a Houston based team who works tirelessly to promote Houston and help Scottish companies set up business here. I am also a Member of the Houston Relocation Professional Network - a group of experienced professionals dedicated to this industry.

What makes you different to other realtors? If you are moving to Texas for the first time, it's more than the house. It's about neighborhood, community, schools, making friends. Its about getting established in the US - your insurance, SSN and more. I work as a real estate consultant and offer destination services - a service some companies pay thousands of dollars for. I have a far reaching network of professionals I can count on to help you with international accountancy, estate planning, taxation, insurance, immigration and law.

Are you with a Broker? I am proud to be part of Keller Williams Metropolitan based in the Galleria. But as an MLS member I can show you ALL homes listed with ANY broker.

Do you work with international relocations or USA residents? Both. I do international, interstate and across town transactions. Although by the fact that I know many international transferees and have been one myself, I tend to attract those types of buyers and sellers.

I want a "top producing agent", are you one? To become a top producing agent, this requires an real estate agent to sell MANY homes. Do you want to be the 10th or 15th or 25th listing in someone's current portfolio? Or do you want your home to be your realtor's priorty?

How long have you been in real estate? Since 2006. Prior, I worked in Human Resources and have a Business Degree and post grads in Marketing and Counselling.

Do you work full time? Yes. I am committed to this profession 150%!

Do you have an assistant? No. When you are buying or seling your home, I believe you deserve the full attention of your real estate agent.

A native Houstonian with a wealth of knowledge of our city and the real estate market. I bring to our clients over $100 million in real estate transactions. My background encompasses a wealth of experience--over 30 years of consumer marketing, client service and business ownership, with an underpinning of finance education. After years in leadership of a Fortune 500 company and successful ownership of two businesses, I have turned to my passion for real estate and client service - drawing on my vast experience - to provide our clients a satisfying outcome. My market insight in the digital transformation of the real estate market allows our group to maximize values for our clients. You will find my acumen in Houston real estate provides our clients a strong foundation in making successful decisions regarding their purchase or sale.

Calling Texas his home and as a resident of Houston since 1981 - Tom is considered an expert in the Houston Real Estate market and a consistent TOP PRODUCER with over $197,148,002.00 in closed sales and more importantly "many satisfied customers that have become friends". One of Tom's recent customers wrote " I just wanted to thank you for your help with selling and buying our new home - I am so glad my friend told me about you. I have only moved twice in my life and you made the home buying experience so easy. With your knowledge of the neighborhoods and possible pitfalls - your energy and experience - you took the stress out of the entire experience." ................ Henry & Mary L." .........

Tom is highly-regarded expert whose clients rely on both his knowledge, experience and energy to obtain the results they need. "I never feel like I'm working" he says. "I love what I do, I understand my markets and know the neighborhoods . I know the school systems and what and which factors drive the values from inside the loop to the Woodlands - Katy - Sugarland - Galveston and all the way into the Hill Country. Tom says his primary drive comes from knowing the buyers have made the best buy possible and the sellers did not leave anything on the table and they will refer their friends and family".

If your looking for someone to trust with what is probably your biggest purchase or biggest investment Tom Grass will apply his seasoned skills and you will benefit whether your buying or selling.

Certified Relocation Counselor - have worked with Cartus, Serva and Brookfield - Certified Luxury Home Specialist - Certified Buyer's Agent - Award Winner for the Hall of Fame of Realtors - Sponsor for The Baylor Partnership - Sponsor for The Kim Coleman annual fundraiser Member of The Keller Williams Top 10