77027 Real Estate Agents

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.

Third-generation Texas Realtor Irby Rozelle loves working with buyers and sellers. In a career spanning over 36 years, Irby has been a successful broker/owner of high-end residential real estate firms and a commercial brokerage. However, selling remains his first love. Joining Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty as a broker-associate, Irby achieved membership in the Circle of Excellence during his first year with the company.

A wealth of experience makes Irby an invaluable resource for his clients and fellow Realtors. He is often asked what, in his opinion, are the qualities that make a successful Realtor. According to Irby, “Successful Realtors have several common denominators: Persistence not pushiness; appropriate time management; continuing education; and listings, listings listings – they are listing agents.”

Irby knows that informed buyers and sellers make the best decisions. His goal is to keep his clients informed and abreast of trends in the marketplace using up-to-date and targeted market statistics. Irby is bullish on real estate as a sound investment choice now and for the future.

There have been many changes in the real estate industry since Irby began his career and he points to the internet as the most obvious and powerful. “Its impact is diverse and influences every aspect of our business,” he states. “However, real estate remains very much a ‘people’ business and we must never stop forging and cultivating personal relationships with our clients and fellow Realtors.”

Irby received a BBA in economics from Southern Methodist University. He and his wife Anne have been married for more than 41 years and have two grown children and five grandchildren.

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Awards

• Awards Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Professional Memberships:

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

Alison McGallion is always ready to help her clients find the perfect home. She is market savvy and organized, her attention to detail puts her a step ahead in residential real estate. Alison strives to make the home-finding process enjoyable, and her personality helps to make the experience a pleasurable journey for her clients. Alison has earned her ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), SRS (Seller Representative Specialist) and TRLP (Texas Realtors Leadership Program) designations.

Alison is an avid participant in charitable organizations. She enjoys supporting local and national charities by participating in bike rides, specifically the MS 150, which she has completed nine times. Alison has also been a volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the past 18 years. She often donates her time to the less fortunate, and since 2008, her family and friends have served many needy families lunch on Christmas Eve.

Alison currently resides in Lazybrook, enjoying the close nit community, easy access to many freeways and neighborhood establishments. Prior to Lazybrook, Alison lived in Oak Forest, where, unfortunately she lost her home to Hurricane Harvey. Prior to Oak Forest, Alison lived Downtown for 6 years, appreciating the diversity, people and things to do in Houston. Alison graduated High School from Ball High in Galveston, Texas. She frequents the Island monthly and used to own a short term rental on the Island. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and can often be found outdoors training for the MS 150 bicycle ride.

Although Alison hasn't been a Houston resident since birth, she moved here 23 years ago after receiving a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and vows never to leave! Alison also holds a Masters in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston- Downtown.

After completing her graduate studies in Paris, France, Mahshid came to Houston in 1983 to earn her MBA degree, followed by a master in accounting. Since then, she has been living in this City, which has allowed her to build extensive knowledge about Houston and the surroundings area and has given her the opportunity to build a network of close relationships with local businesses and people. Mahshid understands that real estate transactions are more than buying or selling a house. She believes her background in finance, economics, accounting, and her international exposure to cultures can easily lead her in the most important aspects of her real estate career. With a great deal of sensibility and keen resourcefulness Mahshid offers her real estate clients a variety of services from staging a variety of properties from bungalows to ultra-modern high-rises, preparing pragmatic statistical analysis and professionally designed quality marketing materials. As a member of HAR and associate of BHGRE Gary Greene, she has access to the industry-leading marketing tools to advertise listings on multiple websites along with targeted media across the city and the nation. What excites her about Houston is that it is really a shopping ground for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Mahshid's experience has not always been in real estate. She started her professional career with the City of Houston, where she gained valuable experiences through her dealings with services provided by the City and their finances. After this experience, she joined the healthcare systems at the heart of the medical center as the senior financial professional. As an analytical person, she keeps herself well informed of all the latest technology trends, area developments and has the drive to research to find the home you will love. As an Iranian Immigrant, she is fluent in English, French and Farsi, which will allow her to better cater to and serve the widely diverse community of Houston.