77027 Real Estate Agents

Destined to succeed in the field of real estate, top producer Juana Bernard, achieved the Rising Star Award after her first year in the industry. Having lived or worked in a host of premiere Houston neighborhoods, she has a fast first-hand knowledge of these communities. This enables her to assist clientele in all stages of their lives. She offers superb service, whether is it assisting a first time home buyer, a growing family looking for a larger home, or empty nesters exploring the next chapter in their lives

Prior to real estate, Juana worked in banking as a Director of Marketing for independent, community banks in Houston. Embracing the position of Director, Juana learned the importance of excellent customer service. For over 20 years she expanded her career into marketing consulting. The experience and skills that I acquired in these roles enabled an easy transition to real estate. She believes it is of upmost importance to collaborate with your clients utilizing a team approach to achieve the needs and goals set before them.

Mother of two adult children, Juana loves spending time with her family, checking out new restaurant openings in Houston, and energizing at any beach destination.

A native Houstonian, Juana attended Lamar High School and holds a BBA degree in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been involved with many volunteer positions over the years which included leadership positions at River Oaks Baptist School, Episcopal High School, the Junior League of Houston and St. Luke's Methodist Church.

Juana's clients share their experiences:

"Juana brought clear thinking, calming insight & abundance of patience to the sale! She followed through on every question; was punctual for every appointment/showing; documented every visit/feedback; and simply worked cheerfully & steadfastly through it all. She sets a high bar for her agents anywhere!"

"It's all about the agent. Juana was terrific. Thorough, competent and attentive beyond our expectations. I can not over emphasize how delightful and helpful Juana was. We are so grateful to her."

"Juana Bernard spent three years with me: viewing potential properties to buy, listing and selling my house and finally purchasing a new home. She went the extra mile in each of these areas. She is knowledgable, organized, patient, always professional and an extremely hard worker. She thoroughly explained every detail to me on both the selling and buying sides. I can't say enough good things. She is an excellent realtor and I will recommend her to all my friends."

Justin Murphy joins Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty where he brings his exceptional business and client service practices to luxury real estate. After just two years at his previous brokerage, his talent was quickly recognized and he was the recipient of the 2021 Rising Star Award, closing $3M in production.

With a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Texas, he moved to Houston upon graduation and now calls this great city his home. After establishing a successful career in B2C marketing, handling multi-million-dollar budgets, he decided to chase his dreams and pursue his passion for real estate. Finding inspiration in this phenomenal city led Justin to realize that he wanted a career that was more connected to his community.

Whether it is buying, selling, or leasing your home, he strives to exceed all expectations throughout the entire experience. With his strong artistry for building partnerships and fostering collaborative relationships, he understands that real estate is more than a transaction, he will be with you every step of the way. His approach is analytical, yet he is emotionally invested, the biggest reward for him is walking with his clients through the journey and celebrating with them on closing day.

Justin is a local expert in the Inner Loop and Galleria areas of Houston, where he lives, but is still extremely knowledgeable of the surrounding areas, thanks to his foodie adventures throughout the city. Justin is also an outdoors enthusiast. When he's not negotiating houses, or exploring the Houston restaurant scene, you'll find him longboarding along the Buffalo Bayou, wakeboarding on Lake Conroe or traveling to his favorite vacation spot, Los Angeles.

Long-time Houston resident, Debbie Crow, is a consistent multi-million producer and lives in West University Place. She is known for her expertise in a multitude of Houston's finest neighborhoods . Armed with a certification as an Accredited Luxury Home Specialist and Certified Negotiations Expert, this consummate professional knows no bounds for remarkable success in the Houston real estate market.

Prior to real estate, Debbie spent 15 years in commercial banking and finance where she was hugely successful in negotiating and underwriting multi-million dollar lines of credit to mortgage bankers and other financial institutions.

This proved to be a perfect marriage for her career as a realtor where she guides her clients through the negotiation, mortgage and appraisal process. Constantly abreast of the real estate market, Debbie's goal is for each transaction to be a "win-win" outcome for her buyers and sellers. "Utilizing her keen eye for design, she will assist clients with preparing their home for sale and has at times even loaned items from her own home to ensure a seller the best possible presentation prior to listing."

Debbie' husband is an award winning custom homebuilder who specializes in high-end properties.

Undoubtedly, her exposure to high-end construction over the years has proven to be invaluable to her clients as she is able to provide expert advice regarding a host of aspects related to purchasing or selling a home. These benefits include providing: advice when renovating a home, yielding her expert eye regarding construction quality, whether it is a new or an existing home and most importantly, providing resources for home inspection repairs. Embracing service and knowledge are second nature to Debbie and her outstanding production over the years is indicative of how valued she is in her profession. Building relationships is foremost to this incredible professional and she will always go the extra mile to prove she relishes the bond she has with all of her clients.

Rachel Solar is committed to giving the best possible service to every client regardless of their price level or time line. “I am driven,” Rachel says. “Driven to make my clients happy, driven to be a leader in the Houston real estate market, and driven to succeed.”

“I greatly enjoy the working relationships that I forge with my clients, so many of whom become good friends,” Rachel says. “I am patient, loyal, and work hard as an advocate and defender for my clients to ensure that they have the best possible outcome. I am creative when faced with challenges, but I always adhere to strong professional, moral and ethical guidelines.”

Highly conscious of the ever-changing nature of the housing market and the real estate industry itself, Rachel attends continuing education classes, forums and lectures on a regular basis to ensure that she is always up-to-date. “Real estate is a constantly changing market, not only on a day to day basis within each neighborhood but also in terms of technology and legal and regulatory aspects as well,” she says. “It’s important that I am knowledgeable on what is happening so that I can adopt better practices to serve my clients.”

Rachel transitioned into residential real estate sales from a successful career in sales and non-profit fundraising. A native of Paris, Tennessee, she attended Trinity University in San Antonio and has lived in Houston since 2007. Rachel and her husband, Sebastien, a native Houstonian, have two young boys. When her busy work and home schedules permit, Rachel enjoys time with her family, which includes their Tibetan terrier, running, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Dynamic Houston native and consistent top producer Eric has fueled his rapid rise to success with an unparalleled commitment to exceeding his clients' goals. Tech-savvy, detailed-oriented with exceptional communication skills, he's both an innovative strategist and a calm confidante, no matter how challenging the ask.

For Eric, a career in real estate has been a lifelong goal, and his hard work and entrepreneurial spirit are evident. He was the youngest agent ever hired at his previous firm and the youngest to earn top-producer honors. Eric obtained his broker's license at the young age of 25, and he's followed that up with Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) and Graduate of REALTOR Institute (GRI) designations. It's no surprise he's been named among the Top 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate by the Houston Association of Realtors.

Eric works with buyers and sellers throughout the Inner Loop with a special fondness for Bellaire, where he grew up. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston, where he double majored in marketing and finance. Eric is fluent in Vietnamese and resides in Upper Kirby with his beloved dog. In his free time, he enjoys yoga and fitness.