77027 Real Estate Agents

GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute)
ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative)
Memberships
Houston Association of REALTORS
Texas Association of REALTORS
National Association of REALTORS

While some may joke that he is the "dinosaur" in the business due to his decades of hard work and keen professional insight to the local and global real estate market, Hedley considers his experience and his long-curated network of industry experts, vendors, and clients past and present to be his greatest assets. Though the real estate industry has undergone many changes throughout Hedley's long career, one unwavering constant has been the stellar feedback he has received from buyers and collaborators who appreciate Hedley's focus, diligence, and determination to make the client's experience happy and gratifying. After getting his real estate license while at UT Austin, Hedley put himself through school selling residential real estate and hasn't looked back. In 1991, Hedley opened Karpas Properties which, according to the 2007 Houston Business Journal, became Houston's fourth largest independent real estate brokerage, with a sales team of more than 60 full-time associates. Karpas Properties soon demanded the attention of trailblazing Houston real estate icon Martha Turner and the companies merged. This allowed Hedley to retire his management duties and return to his true first calling: working directly with clients to buy and sell their homes. Thanks to his respected history and ability to adapt with the times, Hedley has since conducted over 300 million dollars in sales volume at the company, now named Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, where he is a member of the Circle of Excellence and has reached Top Producer status, both in the company and city-wide, for the last 10 years. Make no bones about it, this "dinosaur" continues to leave an indelible and enduring footprint on the Houston real estate scene.

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Awards:

• Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty Circle of Excellence, Hall of Fame, Top 10 Producer, Ranked in Top 500 Sales Associates of NRT's 45,000 Sales Associates Nationwide, 2016 Top 25 Houston Realtors - Houston Business Journal

Professional Memberships:

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

Maria Grant-Bormann has been a licensed Realtor since 2008 and has already earned million-dollar producer status twice. No doubt, her ability to work well with people and her eagerness to please her clients is crucial to the stellar results she has received. Add in her designations as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), and it is clear that Maria is a Realtor who stands out in the crowd.

Maria feels that clients who most benefit from her services are those who are looking for farms and ranches in the country, especially if they enjoy and ride horses. Why this area of specialty? She believes her experience as a horsewoman and competitor is an added value. She is also bilingual in English and Spanish and welcomes the opportunity to work with Spanish-speaking clients.

A former international missionary and commercial flight attendant, Maria chose what she calls the challenging but rewarding real estate profession as a career because, as an investor in several country properties, she wanted to learn more about the business and earn extra money. She feels she brings a unique perspective and upbeat personality, with a “Latin flavor,” to the profession.

She describes herself as caring, kind, tenacious, feisty, positive, friendly and hard working. Customer service is her top priority and the transforming of clients into raving fans is her ultimate goal.

Born in El Salvador, along with her teenage sister, Maria was adopted at the age of 14 by a family in Maine. She now makes her home in Brenham, Texas, and is the mother of a beautiful daughter named Mariah.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, horseback riding, cooking and reading Christian books. Because she feels so blessed to have been adopted herself, orphan ministry is her passion. She wants to be a voice for orphans and supports several orphanages in Central America.

Houston real estate expert Paula Santos delivers successful results and enjoyable experiences for buyers and sellers backed by her invaluable interior design expertise and exceptional people skills. Straightforward, focused and effective, she is also known as a powerful negotiator with a talent for understanding people's needs and building consensus. As a respectful, helpful and caring team player, Paula's ultimate goal is to listen to her client's needs and exceed their expectations. Paula came to real estate from the interiors world, where she worked as a designer and a professional stager. That background is a boon to sellers who want their homes to look their very best and buyers seeking her keen eye for spaces. Paula's always been passionate about homes and everything they entail. After she bought her own first house, she knew she wanted to help others achieve their goal of home ownership. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Paula is an avid world traveler who speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish and has traveled extensively in Asia, Europe, Oceania and Latin America. Today, her international sensibility and enthusiasm for fine art, architecture and interior design help guide her refined and sophisticated approach to real estate. A proud member of the Cosmopolitan Group, Paula specializes in single-family homes and townhouses, working with buyers and sellers throughout Houston and the surrounding suburbs. Paula resides in Houston's Energy Corridor area, where she loves the central location, new development housing and the ability to interact with fellow ex-pats working in the oil and gas industry. When she's not hard at work for her clients, she enjoys cycling, reading interior design and real estate publications, spending time with friends and pursuing her love of international travel. Paula Santos M:832.278.8115 We can Help you in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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Lucy Makinda Tenende, a realtor for Lucy & Co., moved to Houston, Texas in 1990. As a long time resident of Houston and the surrounding areas, she is well versed in what communities have to offer. As a parent to kids who did majority of their schooling in the Houston Metropolitan area and an advocate for children and education, she understands the importance of choosing a home to fit family and individual needs.

Lucy obtained her Bachelor Business Administration degree with a Marketing concentration. This knowledge of business, marketing, and a passion to help others makes her the best realtor candidate to assist in home buying, selling, leasing and real estate investment properties.

Lucy epitomizes integrity, dedication and hard work in all transactions she is granted. She has built a team that will assist clients in all aspects of the home buying or selling process. Some of these services include home staging and consultations that will allow for quick home sales.

As a Keller Williams realtor, she is also afforded the opportunity to have educational and continuing education real estate opportunities at her disposal. A team of various professionals are just a call away should complicated matters arise.