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Patti Garrison has been honored as a member of the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence every year since 1997 and is a member of the Hall of Fame. Patti's remarkable performance consistently places her among the very best of MTSIR's peak performers, and she has been recognized nine times as one of The Houston Business Journal's "Top 25 Residential Real Estate Agents" based on total sales volume.

For Patti, the greatest hallmark of her success is the continued business she receives from her loyal clients, year after year. Referrals from friends and previous clients, as well as her children's friends who are purchasing their first homes, join new clients gained from Patti's consistent marketing to the neighborhoods she knows best.

Patti's initial foray in to real estate was more than 35 years ago, when she purchased her first home, remodeled the house, and sold it. That home was the first of many, and in the years since, her background in remodeling and new construction has proven invaluable to her clients whether they are purchasing a new home or deciding how to ready a property before putting it on the market.

Patti is a tough negotiator with a keen, analytical mind, but the true cornerstone of her success is her great warmth and deep empathy for her clients. "I love to negotiate, and I work until the deal is done", she says. "That's what my buyers or sellers hire me for, and I will do whatever it takes to make them happy! Because after all, these are not just houses, these are people's homes."

Patti's sales are divided between "inside" and "outside" Loop 610. She sells homes everywhere from Memorial to River Oaks to Galveston and beyond. A native Houstonian, she operates confidently in all neighborhoods and imparts the city's secrets to her clients with a knowledge only an insider possesses.

Patti grew up in the Museum District, West University, and Memorial. She graduated from Memorial High School then attended the University of Texas and the University of North Texas. She is married and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Circle of Excellence
• Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Hall of Fame
• Houston Business Journal Top 25 Residential Realtor

Designations:

• Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR)

Professional Memberships:

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

Janice Ratliff is proud to be a native Houstonian and truly believes Houston is a phenomenal place to call home. After working for an independent developer for several years she decided to embark on a career in real estate. That was 1988! She's never looked back!

She particularly loves the interaction with her clients and the challenge of bringing buyers and seller together for a win-win for all! "I like to 'spoil' my clients."

With a strong reputation for attention to detail and precise execution of transactions, Janice has earned numerous awards and has been recognized as Bernstein Realty's Top Producer several times in her 34 year career...all at Bernstein Realty. She has been featured as one of the top producing agents in Cinco Ranch several times. Living in Katy since 1989 she has seen vast changes.

As a relocation specialist, Janice embraces the challenge of finding not only the perfect home for her clients, but finding the neighborhood and lifestyle that will make those families feel at home. My clients appreciate my commitment, knowledge, work ethic and responsiveness. I'm sensitive to their needs and willing to spend the time to ensure they make the most educated decision regarding their purchase or sale. Janice understands the nuances of preparing a home for the market and the importance of maximizing a home's potential. Her experience and passion for decorating and home staging, coupled with her Certified Home Marketing Specialist designation, gives her sellers the competitive edge. You have to know your market, knowledge of the buyers and what they are looking are for.

Ron Johnson, her husband is a licensed Realtor and has been working as her associate and professional photographer for the last 15 years.



Janice and Ron have been residents of Cinco Ranch for the last 28 years and have been giving back to the community in many ways. They are the local Santa and Mrs. Claus for over 34 years and have held many fundraisers benefiting the homeless children of our city.



Janice is a Master Scuba Diver and has spent many years as an underwater photographer. She and Ron have traveled all over the world escaping to the wonderful exotic destinations to spend their entire week underwater. I cannot imagine a better way to regenerate my personal battery so I can get back to work with a fresh face on life! Nothing can scare me..... I dive with the sharks!

As a native Houstonian, Cassandra Emerson provides an insider's knowledge and passion for local real estate. She takes great pride in helping her clients achieve their real estate goals. Moving into real estate after a 15-year career in recruiting has been a natural transition for Cassandra. She applies the same listening, negotiating and communication skills she used to find clients their dream jobs to now finding them their dream homes. She resides in the Memorial area with her two young daughters. She is actively involved in her daughters' school and serves on the board for United Methodist Women and the Spring Thing Market at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, where she and her family are members.

With me as your REALTOR, you can embrace the excitement of finding your dream home alongside an agent who truly knows Houston. I will bring a sense of ease and enjoyment to your real estate journey so that you can sit back and simply enjoy the process. You'll appreciate my local knowledge and industry expertise, but what you'll love most of all is the hands-on approach and personalized guidance I bring to each and every client I represent. Whether you're in the market for a great investment opportunity, your first home or an apartment, leave it to me and UpSurge Realty Group to help you reach your real estate goals. In today's competitive market, you need a passionate, local advisor that can help you navigate the home buying and selling process. As a valued client, you'll receive: expertise on local markets, innovative strategies to market and sell your home, a negotiator who will be with you every step of the way, and a trusted partner through closing and beyond.

Jason Binder moved to Houston, TX from his hometown of Rochester, MI. He received a BA in English Lit/Journalism from Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI and proceeded to work in the fast-paced, upscale fashion apparel industry where customer service was an integral part of doing business. Jason believes one of the best services he can provide his clients is simply being available and ready to help answer questions and guide his clients through the real estate process.

Jason is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients, and he specializes in bringing peace of mind to home sellers who have previously struggled with selling their homes on their own or with another agent. By making an industry leap to real estate from fashion apparel, Jason found professional success at a high level, selling 22 homes in just his first year. Year-over-year, Jason continues to lead his office in sales activity and is closely involved with many of the vendors that buyers and sellers use when it comes to buying/selling a home.

Jason is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) and is fluent in handling the probate process. He can confidently assist families in selling property owned by a loved one and can refer contractors, attorneys, & title companies to help along the way.

Jason currently resides in the Westbury neighborhood in Houston with his wife, Tracey, who is the Market Area Client Development Manager at Neiman Marcus in the Houston Galleria. Tracey's territory also includes San Antonio, Austin, Atlanta & Charlotte. In their free time they enjoy chasing around their Boston Terrier, going to the beach and spending time with family.

Please call Jason anytime without obligation. He is ready to go to work for you!

Whether you are looking to buy or sell now or later, let me be the one to walk you through the process. I want to be the person who is with you every step of the way!

"Energetic. Passionate. Knowledgeable. All about the Client!" "I always believe the clients' needs and concerns are my number one priority. My goal is to be available to my clients and customers and to work with their best interest in mind – all the time." Rudy Duran - is a dedicated and committed agent who consistently goes above and beyond for his clients and customers. Rudy's energy, easy going style and unmistakable knowledge of the area and the business make him the ideal choice for helping with all your real estate needs. If you are looking for an agent who will NOT pressure you in any fashion, I am your man. I grew up in the Houston Area and have strong ties to the community. I am a member of the Houston Realtor Association and The National Association of Realtors. I am very well rounded in various aspects of the real estate industry with a vast amount of experience in the residential marketplace and I have closed on 156 homes in the past four years. If you are thinking about building a home I have assisted clients in all of the phases from working with architects, design, construction and closing a construction loan. I will be there from the beginning to the end of the process and will happily help you open the door to your new home. "I always believe the clients' needs and concerns are my number one priority. My goal is to be available to my customers and to work with their best interest in mind – all the time."