Arash Asgharian is a licensed real estate professional and Certified Negotiation Expert servicing in Greater Houston and the surrounding area. Arash's experience in residential and commercial construction and real estate has provided him with the knowledge that allows him to recommend properties to buyers in order to meet their highest level of expectations as well as personally advising sellers to their satisfaction.
Arash was born and raised in a family with extensive construction and engineering background. Arash has a Master's Degree in Landscape Architect with his practical experience in remodeling/flipping and new construction for both commercial and residential properties. Besides speaking fluent English, If you're seeking a realtor fluent in Farsi/Persian, Arash is a native speaker.
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Professional Memberships:
Houston Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Collaboration and creativity are the hallmarks of a successful REALTOR® and when those qualities are combined with commitment, passion, and purpose you've described DEMETRICE BALLENGER.
My business model is to work in tandem with investors, developers, and builders in achieving their real estate goals. I firmly believe that we can transform communities by assisting individuals and families in acquiring real estate, and I am committed to positive change.
Demetrice earned his degree in Civil Engineering studies from Prairie View A&M, and his comprehensive knowledge of development is a tremendous asset as he guides clients through a project from start to finish. Assisting with everything from land acquisition to floor plan design to interiors is all in a day's work for Demetrice. This strong work ethic led to his recognition as one of Houston's Top Producing Realtors in 2019.
I am motivated to identify new development opportunities in transitional areas. Houston is packed with potential just waiting to be discovered. It's my passion to help clients make a solid investment in their future through real estate.
Although he is both dedicated and responsible in his profession, Demetrice brings a lighthearted attitude to his work. Comedy is good to my soul, he says. You should see me on the golf course! He spends his downtime with family and friends, enjoys outdoor activities, and endeavors to improve his golf handicap. His personal motto is, Put God first in everything you do.
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I am a Real Estate Broker,with more than 18 years of experience, specialized in residential and commercial real estate, I am also a pilot and an aircraft engineer, that's why I call myself a Flyer and my company The Flyers.
When we are airborne, we see the real estate world, its prime locations and the business opportunities better. Because we have taken our knowledge to the top, we see everything from that view. Work with us and let us be your top realtors. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Amy Bernstein founded Bernstein Realty in January of 1985 as a way to combine her two greatest passions – people and real estate. Bernstein holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from The University of Texas at Austin and in addition to her Texas Real Estate license, has also earned her Graduate Realtor® Institute {GRI} designation. Bernstein's knowledge regarding current trends of the local real estate market and her unmatched negotiation skills make her an invaluable resource to her clients. She is also consulted regularly by the local media, including The Houston Chronicle, the Houston Business Journal, Ralph Bivin's Realty News Report, CultureMap and Houston's NBC affiliate, Channel 2. She has also appeared on several radio shows and has been a guest on Beyond the Headlines and Debra Duncan's show, Great Day Houston, on KHOU. Amy has also been invited to participate on several panels at local events including the Houston Business Journal's Powerful Women: Executive Women in Business.
Bernstein spearheaded her company's growth by making exceptional service to clients her highest priority. As a result, the company has a high rate of repeat and referral business. Due to her dedication, hard work and willingness to go the extra mile, Bernstein has been recognized every year since 2008 by the Houston Business Journal as one of the top 25 residential real estate professionals based on sales production and was in the top 15 in 2021. In 2020, Amy was named a finalist in the Houston Chronicle Best of the Best Awards. In 2019 and 2018, Bernstein was awarded Industry MVP by Houston Agent Magazine, she was also named one of Houston Agent Magazine's Who's Who in Houston Residential Real Estate in 2018-2020. In 2018, Amy was featured on the cover of Houston Agent Magazine as a Top Producer in Houston Residential Real Estate. In 2017, she was named an honoree for the Houston Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business. In 2016, she was recognized by Houston Agent Magazine as Managing Broker of the Year and a finalist for the Charitable Service Award and Industry MVP. In 2015, she was recognized as the Industry MVP by Houston Agent Magazine. In 2014, she was recognized by Houston Woman Magazine as one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women. She has also been recognized throughout the years by Texas Monthly Magazine as a Five Star Real Estate Professional.
Taking the Lead
As an active broker, Bernstein leads by example and has been active in both the Houston Association of Realtors® and the Texas Association of Realtors®, serving on numerous committees. Over the years, she has also demonstrated leadership as a:
• Director of the Houston Association of Realtors®
• Director of the Texas Association of Realtors®
• Member of the Houston Relocation Professionals
• Member of the Employee Relocation Council
• Member of the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance
• Member of Houston, Texas and National Association of Realtors®
• Member of The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP)
• Board Member of the Anti-Defamation League, Southwest Region
Areas of Real Estate Expertise
A former real estate instructor, Bernstein’s extensive knowledge and experience buying and selling homes throughout Houston and its suburbs enables her to offer clients a comprehensive portfolio of real estate services, including:
• Home Sales (New Construction and Resale)
• Leasing
• Apartment Locating
• Corporate Housing
• Corporate Relocation
• Property Management
• Area Tours
• Complimentary Home Market Analysis
In addition, Bernstein's vast background and expertise in corporate relocation creates a continuous demand for her to travel throughout the United States to educate third-party relocation professionals and corporations about the Houston real estate market.
A Passion for The Cure
In 2002, Bernstein co-founded the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation {NOMF}, which is dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research. Bernstein, along with a committee comprised of Realtors® and friends created this nonprofit organization to honor Bernstein's best friend and mentor, Nancy Owens, one of the most loved and respected members of Houston's real estate community. Sadly, Owens lost her battle with breast cancer in 2001; however, since that time NOMF has raised and contributed over 1.5 million dollars to benefit breast cancer research through the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The Department of Nanomedicine Houston Methodist Research Institute and The Susan G. Komen Houston Affiliate. Since its inception in 2002, Bernstein has served as Chairperson for NOMF committee. In 2002, Amy Bernstein received the Houston Association of Realtors® John E. Wolf Community Service Award. In 2006, Bernstein along with the NOMF Committee received the John E. Wolf Community Service Award for all of their contributions. In 2018, the Foundation changed their name to be The Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation to be more in line with their mission statement. The Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation continues to receive tremendous support from the community, local media and press to find a cure for breast cancer.
Career Highlights
2022
Houston Business Journal recognized Bernstein as #21 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production.
2021
Houston Business Journal recognized Bernstein as #15 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production.
2010
Houston Business Journal recognized Bernstein as #20 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production Named on of Houston Agent Magazine's Who's Who in Houston's Residential Real Estate Named a Five Star Professional in Real Estate by Texas Monthly Magazine Houston Best of the Best Top Three Finalist by the Houston Chronicle Finalist for Managing Broker of the Year, Houston Agent Magazine's Agent Choice Awards
2019
Houston Business Journal recognized Bernstein as #21 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production. Houston Agent Magazine recognized Bernstein as one of the Who's Who in Houston Residential Real Estate Texas Monthly Magazine recognized Bernstein as a Five Star Real Estate Professional Houston Agent Magazine awarded Bernstein Industry MVP.
2018
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein #11 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production. Bernstein Realty recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the Top 25 Largest Residential Real Estate Brokerages by Sales Volume in 2017. Houston Agent Magazine featured Amy Bernstein on the Cover as a Top Producer and named Bernstein Industry MVP in November 2018. Named as one of Houston Agent's Magazine Who's Who in Houston's Residential Real Estate
2017
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein #9 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production. Houston Business Journal named Bernstein a Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals in Luxury, based on median transaction price. Houston Business Journal named Bernstein a Top 30 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on number of Transactions. Five Star Professional recognized Bernstein as a leader in the industry.
2016
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein #19 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production. Bernstein selected as a Mentor for the Houston Business Journal's National Mentoring Monday Event
2015
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein #13 of Houston's Top 25 Residential Real Estate Professionals, based on sales production.
Bernstein Realty recognized by Houston Agent Magazine and Real Data Residential as a Top Office, based on 2014 sales volume. Five Star Professional recognized Bernstein as a leader in the industry. The Houston Business Journal named Bernstein Realty one of the Houston Fast 100. This award recognizes Houston's 100 fastest-growing privately
2013
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein one of Houston’s top 25 residential real estate professionals, based on sales production. Five Star Professional recognized Bernstein as a leader in the industry. The Houston Chronicle names Bernstein number 16 in a Top Agent list, based on dollar volume from survey results calculated by Real Trends. Bernstein Realty named one of the “Fastest-Growing Houston-Area Woman-Owned Businesses” by the Houston Business Journal, based on the percentage of revenue growth. Lexicon Relocation honors Bernstein Realty with an annual ‘Lexicon World of Quality’ award. This award is given to companies based on internal and external services, performance metrics, as well as Lexicon’s voice of the customer surveys. Served as the Chairperson for the Twelfth Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2012
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein one of Houston’s top 20 residential real estate professionals, based on sales production. Served as the Chairperson for the Eleventh Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2011
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein one of Houston’s top 10 residential real estate professionals (#9), based on sales production. The Houston Business Journal named Bernstein Realty one of the Houston Fast 100 for the second year in a row. This award recognizes Houston’s 100 fastest-growing companies, based on percentage of growth. Served as the Chairperson for the Tenth Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2010
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein one of Houston’s top 25 residential real estate professionals, based on sales production. The Houston Business Journal named Bernstein Realty as one of the Largest Houston-Area Residential Real Estate Brokerage Firms, based on 2009 Gross Dollar Volume and Number of 2009 Closed Transactions. The Houston Business Journal named Bernstein Realty one of the Houston Fast 100. This award recognizes Houston’s 100 fastest-growing companies, based on percentage of growth. Bernstein served as a role model at the Women in the Fast Lane of Real Estate luncheon and style show, sponsored by The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Served as the Chairperson for the Ninth Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2006
Bernstein Realty was granted membership in to the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA). Served as the Chairperson for the Fifth Annual NOMF Luncheon. The Houston Association of Realtors presented the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation Committee, including Bernstein, with the John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup Award.
2005
Bernstein was named to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Houston Affiliate Advisory Board. Served as the Chairperson for the Fourth Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2004
Bernstein served on the Board of Directors for Avondale House, a local non-profit agency that provides services for children with autism and other developmental disorders. Served as the Chairperson for the Third Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2003
Served as the Chairperson for the Second Annual NOMF Luncheon. Houston BMW Group honored Bernstein as a “Local Hero” in the fight against breast cancer for her co-creation and ongoing involvement in the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) chose Bernstein as one of ten finalists for Woman Business Owner of the Year.
2002
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honored Bernstein for outstanding contributions to the development of Houston through real estate. Bernstein received the John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup Award from the Houston Association of Realtors. Co-Founded the Nancy Owens Memorial Foundation.
2009
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein one of Houston’s top 25 residential real estate professionals, based on sales production. H Texas magazine recognized Bernstein as one of Houston’s top Realtors®. Served as the Chairperson for the Eighth Annual NOMF Luncheon. Bernstein named to the Flagstone Lending Group Advisory Board.
2008
H Texas magazine recognized Bernstein as one of Houston’s top Realtors®. Served as the Chairperson for the Seventh Annual NOMF Luncheon.
2007
Houston Business Journal named Bernstein Realty one of Houston’s Top 25 Largest Houston-Area Residential Real Estate Brokerage Firms. Houston Business Journal recognized Bernstein Realty as one of Houston’s Top 50 Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Businesses. Houston Business Journal recognized Bernstein Realty as one of Houston’s “Fast 100” Growing Companies. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) chose Bernstein (for the second time in a decade) as one of ten finalists for Woman Business Owner of the Year. Served as the Chairperson for the Sixth Annual NOMF Luncheon.
1986-1998
Instructor at Spencer School of Real Estate
1985
Opened the doors of Bernstein Realty. Received Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation.
I am thrilled to offer a unique perspective shaped by my diverse background and expertise. My love of people and homes along with my studies and passion for interior design has cultivated a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of a home's characteristics and potential.
For over twenty years, I also had the opportunity of working as an international flight attendant. Flying all over the world has allowed me to interact with people from countless cultures around the globe. This opportunity has allowed me to construct excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills. I am a fluent Spanish speaker, allowing me to effectively serve a wider customer base.
I have a genuine passion for working closely with my clients. I take pride in being a keen listener and dedicating myself to understanding your unique preferences and goals. With a diligent and customer-centric approach, I strive to exceed your expectations and deliver a smooth and rewarding real estate experience.
I have lived in Houston for the past 18 years, in which I have navigated and acquired a strong knowledge of the local market. I also am very familiar with the market in our beautiful and historic Galveston Island where I have firsthand experience building and owning a beach home.
If you are interested in buying or selling your Houston property or acquiring a weekend getaway or vacation home, I am well-equipped and would love the opportunity to navigate you through the entire process.
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