77027 Real Estate Agents

My Name is Patricia Lozada, I have a degree in Interior Design and a second degree in Real Estate Business. I have been in sales for most of my life and I strive on giving quality service in every job I have been part of. My personal interest includes family, remodeling, antique collecting and exercising. I am member of the Houston Board of Realtors.

I truly enjoy my career in Real Estate because of the experience I get from interacting with new and different people everyday. I look the opportunity to provide you with excellent service in the sale and/ or purchase of a real estate property. I am a licensed professional dedicated in building relationships that give my clients committed quality services.

I understand the complex details of this business. I emphasize that beginning with the first call, I will meet your schedule in criteria, ensuring a successful service completion. I maintain advance degree. I am bilingual English and Spanish.

Mike Krakower, a second-generation Houstonian, is a consummate professional steeped in business acumen. Upon graduation from The University of Texas with a Bachelor's degree in Business, he joined his family's wholesale plumbing supply business. For 20+ years he served as the CEO of the company immersing him in invaluable experience regarding every aspect of the business world.

Selling his company and entering the world of real estate has been a stellar decision. Mike's CEO background taught him how to identify quality construction, how to work well with people and especially how to be detail oriented in all aspects of doing business. He has a passion for real estate because when a person is buying or selling a home, it is deeply personal. Mike states, "A home has memories that make up one's world. Helping a client buy or sell their home is more than just finding them a place to sleep. The word sanctuary comes to mind when I think of home."

Proud to be partnered with the Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty brand, Mike stays abreast of the latest cutting-edge technology, focusing on the trends that affect the premier Houston neighborhoods in which he sells. Making his clients as happy as possible is paramount for him. He is hands-on with every detail of a transaction ensuring that things go smoothly from contract to closing. His extraordinary listening skills and good business sense have yielded him an outstanding reputation, which he proudly stands behind.

Mike has volunteered as an in-home Hospice patient volunteer for more than eight years. He has been a baseball and softball coach as well as serving as a board member for the local Little League. He has been president for Young Executive of the Wholesale Distributors Association and the American Supply Association. He also volunteered for 10 years with the Houston Marathon's Elite Athlete Committee.

When not working, he enjoys attending Astro and Texans games. He is an adamant outdoorsman, with a love for fishing and playing golf.

Adaptability in an everchanging real estate market is the key to success. From bull and bearish markets to new and fresh marketing innovations, having an agent who can guide their clients with unwavering confidence and knowledge is something Tim Grimes is known for. Tim is a rare agent who specializes in both residential and rural properties. Whether it is a 14-million-dollar ranch to a restored craftsman bungalow in Montrose, Tim oversees every transaction with the same stellar marketing, tenacity, and dedication. Tim believes that one of the best marketing tools is word of mouth. Therefore, he is very active within his community of Tanglewood and has cultivated strong relationships with local organizations within the Houston area. These relationships help him spread the word about his active and off-market listings, as well as allow him to find the perfect off-market properties for buyers. First impressions are everything in real estate. So Tim works side-by-side with his pre-selected best-in-industry photographers and videographers to ensure that any property he represents is showcased in its best glory. In addition, he is known for reshooting properties as the seasons change to ensure up-to-date marketing and exposure. As a result, his dedication to getting the best imagery and film possible has garnered his listings spotlights in local and national publications both online and print. Having spent a substantial portion of his life hunting and showing cattle and horses, Tim is at home helping his clients buy and sell country properties. In the competitive market of rural properties, he has found that sellers love the marketing and exposure that comes from working with the most profiled brokerage firm in the press, Sotheby's International Realty. Tim says, In Miami, people buy yachts; in Houston, people buy country properties. Therefore, having a relationship with the agents within Sotheby's network, as well as agents within different brokerages around Ho

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence member Annie Raburn sells homes from River Oaks to The Woodlands. A resident of Pine Shadows for over 27 years, Annie focuses her marketing in Tanglewood and surrounding neighborhoods. She is very experienced in helping relocation clients and assists clients throughout the Houston metropolitan area. Annie is a consistent top producer who is recognized in the industry for outstanding production.

Annie has done everything in real estate from on-site sales for a condominium conversion in downtown Houston to managing a real estate firm for nine years. However, her first love is helping clients sell and purchase their homes – just as it was when she started her career over 14 years ago. “I find it very rewarding to match the needs of a client to just the right house,” Annie says. “Over the years many clients have become personal friends. My interest in them is not merely as their agent but reflects genuine concern for them as individuals. Once you have established a relationship with clients regarding such a personal and important transaction as buying or selling a home you want to preserve that relationship in order to help them in the future.”

Customer service is paramount for Annie. “My husband and I previously owned a well-known freelance court reporting firm for twenty-plus years and I learned that service is king - regardless of the product,” she says.

Annie is a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in the Memorial Park area and serves on the pastoral council. She has chaired the annual fundraiser for the church and school. Annie loves to cook and entertains with frequent dinner parties for family and friends. She and her husband collect art and enjoy visiting art galleries and museums.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence

Designations:

• Accredited Buyer Representative -ABR
• Graduate Realtor Institute - GRI
• Certified Residential Specialist - CRS
• Quality Service Certificate -QSC
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist - CLHMS

Professional Memberships:

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

Honest. Savvy. Strong financial acumen. Fierce negotiator. Detail-oriented. These are just a few words that clients and business associates have used to describe Ruth when asked what it's like to work with her. But don't just trust their words. Look at the numbers, awards, and her stats: - Over $30 million a year individual sales, doubling her production each year since she began her career. - Contracted with luxury builders and real estate investment groups for all of their real estate transactions and listings. - Consistently represents investment bankers, physicians, well-funded investors, and high net-worth individuals throughout Houston's most prestigious luxury neighborhoods: Memorial, West U, Briargrove, The Heights, Oak Forest/Garden Oaks, Spring Branch and The Woodlands. But behind the awards and recognition, beyond the recommendations and the results, you will find a highly skilled, knowable professional who puts clients' financial and real estate interests at the forefront of all decisions. To do that requires an in-depth knowledge of real estate contracts and language, negotiation skills, construction quality and industry, the use of integrated marketing platforms, insight into resale potential, a great education, and most of all - great mentors. Ruth was mentored in every area of real estate including the importance of design and its influence on gaining premium pricing. In between taking care of her clients, caring for her three children, and managing her career, Ruth is actively involved in the Texas Exes Alumni Chapter, Houston Rodeo, Junior League, and Small Steps Nurturing Center. Ruth helped start the Parent Organization at The Kenworthy School in The Heights and has continued to Memorial to serve the PTO at Frostwood Elementary School in Memorial. She is married and loves to visit Austin for Game Days in the fall (Hook Em), spend time at the lake with family, travel, and try new restaurants!

After having earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida State University, I relocated to Texas and joined the booming oil and gas industry with Schlumberger. My 11 year career gave me the opportunity to travel all throughout Texas, as well as New York, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, while creating many great and lasting relationships. These relationships have contributed to my core value in my real estate career, by teaching me to cater to different people from all areas of life. Having gained experience in working with different levels of people from entry level to executives, and International clients, I understand the vast diversity in servicing many different clients. My greatest relationship started in College Station where I connected with my marvelous wife, and now years later we have two beautiful children. All of my experiences have helped me to mold myself into the serving person I have become today. I am passionate, full of life, eager to help and always willing to learn. My clients come first, and I care for them as an extension of my family. My passion and purpose revolve around family, as I am committed to helping your family achieve your dreams of home ownership, while creating long lasting lifetime relationships!