Houston Real Estate Agents

It is vital to have a professional in your corner with whom you are comfortable and who will negotiate effectively on your behalf, all while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Known for his personable approach and extensive market knowledge, Michael Borrel is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) and one of the hardest working real estate professionals in the industry. His primary goal is to ensure a fun and smooth buying and selling process for his clients, while keeping their best interest at the forefront.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Michael has seen the growth and development of the city firsthand and loves the diversity and unique offerings of every neighborhood. After graduating from college, Michael began his career as a business analyst performing market research and analysis. After many successful years of progression, Michael decided to pursue his passion for real estate full time, using his analytical skills to study trends in the housing market, and connecting buyers and sellers through his vast professional and personal network.

Michael is an avid hometown sports fan and enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family. Michael is keen on giving back to the community and is involved with many charitable organizations and animal rescue groups. He volunteers his time mentoring and coaching the youth basketball team for the JCC Houston Maccabi delegation.

Exceptional service at the highest standard.

Embracing the HEART of YOUR home. My goal is to build relationships, not just sell homes. Taking care of my clients before, during and after the sale has been the key to my success. But, where the rubber meets the road is what my clients say about me. Check me out at RatedAgent.com. And here are some of their comments:

A truly worry-free experience. What can I say? Cathy Crawford nailed it! She is an excellent realtor and exceptional marketer. She knew exactly how to position and price my property to sell. And sell, it did. The next day after putting it on the market, I received a cash offer at asking price. I got the results I wanted and I got them fast! I really appreciated her friendly, confident, practical, hands-on style. From the very start, I knew I was in good hands. Catherine H., Houston, TX If you select her as your realtor, you will be too!

I solicited Cathy based on the recommendation from a trusted source. She exceeded my expectations as a first time home buyer. Cathy was aware of my inexperience and made up for it in the most awesome and caring way. She explained each aspect as it presented itself and made sure I was aware of my responsibilities as well as my rights as a buyer. She earned my trust and respect, therefore I have no reservation with sending anyone I know her way. She remained professional in each step but also managed to add an extremely personal touch to this process. My home purchase did have a large rough patch... Cathy went to bat for me and achieved desirable results in expert fashion. I couldn't have been happier with her performance as my agent. She did what was necessary and far more, this will not be the last time she see's me! Thank you Cathy, for everything you did for me!!!

Cathy is the consummate real estate professional. Her passion for serving her clients shines through via her enthusiastic attitude, attention to detail and sincere communication before and after the transaction. My path to homeownership was enjoyable and effortless knowing I had a dedicated professional representing me. She possesses an extraordinary knowledge of all Houston areas and navigates her clients through the process with dedicated involvement. -Patrick J., Houston

I've had the pleasure of working with Cathy on the sale of a previous home and was consistently impressed with her professionalism, common sense approach, experience, honesty and above all sincerity. When we were relocating and needing to sell our home, Cathy immediately came to mind. We felt all the way through the process that she was on our side. She did an excellent job in marketing our house and bringing offers to us. When the right buyer came, we all knew it. We all agreed, it was just meant to be theirs. Who can argue with a cash offer at the asking price? We very fortunately to have Cathy Crawford in our corner. We wish her all the best! Goodness knows she certainly gives hers. - Catherine and Bob H.

"This is our third transaction with Cathy Crawford. Over the past 5+ years, Cathy has consistently delivered the most professional service. She is knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate, and extremely patient and responsive. Her expertise and advise was invaluable throughout our very sensitive transactions. She knows how to communicate well with other agents/bankers/appraisers, and is very organized; and when it comes down to it, is a strong negotiator. On our last transaction, we trusted her advice and had a solid offer two weeks from listing and closed on the sale shortly thereafter! I have to say that I was not expecting the process to go so smoothly or quick, but I am glad she helped us cross that finish line! Not only is she a true professional, she really does care about her clients going out of her way to hand deliver holiday gifts, drops off handwritten notes (which is unheard of these days!), and regularly keeps in touch. She truly makes her clients a top priority. We hope to transact with her in the future and would highly recommend her to friends and family, or anyone looking to buy/sell/rent. " - Noe and Gaby R.

As your partner in Real Estate, I will work diligently to build a customized strategic plan that best suits you and your needs. Utilizing my knowledge of the industry and the most up to date forecast compiled from reliable market research, together we will create a blueprint that focuses on your specific requirements. By outlining our plan, you have assurance of what to expect from me, what will be expected of you and a timeline to help you anticipate what is coming next. It is my priority to keep you well informed throughout the whole process. From my experience as a full time realtor, I understand the importance of aligning myself and my clients with an expert team of professionals. Over the years, I have accumulated a list of trusted referrals and will be happy to share those with my clients to help with the process of selecting the right team for you.

Growing up, I became quite familiar with the moving process, since my Dad worked in the Oil and Gas Industry. I am originally from Aberdeen, Scotland, but have lived in five different countries and over twenty-three houses. Making so many moves starting at such an early age, has given me a unique perspective on how each move can affect a family, especially when children are involved. This insight allows me to ease stressful situations and afford you with the smoothest move possible. It is also the driving force behind my passion for real estate. No matter where you live, it is always important to find a “home”.

My family made our home in Cypress, where I attended high school and have lived for the past twelve years after returning from the U.K. I live there with my wife Crystal, who is also in the Real Estate industry. Crystal is an Escrow Officer at First American Title and has been in the business since 2002. It is quite handy having your title company contact available all hours of the day, as well as on weekends and holidays.

When we are not working, we enjoy spending time with our son Wills. Our family is very active in the community through several local charities, our son’s Cub Scout Pack and with me volunteering as a Watch Dog at Black Elementary. I have found that being a member of several community groups has not only bettered me as a person, but it also helps me to keep a pulse on the ongoing changes in the area.