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As an agent who's an expert in the local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise regarding buying and selling your home. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for updated information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you: Locate Your Next Home: You require someone who is familiar with the area. I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home. Sell your Home: When it's time to move, you need someone who will market your home, promote your home and show to prospective buyers, as well as negotiate offers, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary contracts and documents and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything for you, from beginning to close. Consult on Home Selling Tactics: Often buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you maximize your profits. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.

Paula was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is married to a Spaniard and has two beautiful daughters who are citizens of the world. Shortly after being married she encountered her own experience with being an expatriate and the processes this involves. Throughout the past 17 years Paula and her family have lived in more than 9 cities in 5 different countries. She is very familiar with having to move out of one house, land in an unknown city and find her and her family a place to "call home". She has experienced the joys and hardships of moving and adapting to so many different places. This deep understanding allows Paula to help people make the same transition, but in a much easier way. Paula moved to Houston with her family five years ago and she gladly calls Houston her home now. An agent with Nino Properties helped her and her family rent her first home and sold them her current home. Paula believes that during this search process she discovered her passion for the Real Estate industry. She is now a Nino Realtor which allows her to combine her own personal and professional experiences in addition to her home staging talent to help others with this endeavor. Paula is a very outgoing and enthusiastic person who loves to meet new people from all walks of life. Her warmth and generosity of spirit, makes "a stranger" feel like a friend almost immediately. Paula speaks fluent English, Spanish and Portuguese and she can't wait to help you and your family find your ideal home.

A consistent top producer with Greenwood King Properties, Broker Associate Cheryl Cooper is a recognized leader in Houston’s residential real estate industry. Clients cite Cheryl’s professionalism, integrity, commitment, responsiveness, and comprehensive market knowledge as only a few of the reasons why they rely on her for transaction after transaction – and routinely recommend her services to their family and friends.

Possessed of sharp insight, Cheryl is a skilled problem solver. She holds Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS) designations, attesting to her valuable expertise in contract negotiation, marketing and staging. Clients also benefit from the top-notch experience gained from her prior career in sales and marketing for two Fortune 500 companies where she won top-performance awards.

Cheryl moved to Houston in 1989 and raised her family here. Her broad familiarity with most local neighborhoods, their schools, sports programs, and other lifestyle elements is an invaluable resource for clients relocating into Houston.

Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Arts in advertising and communications. Her professional recognitions include the Texas Monthly Magazine Five-Star Realtor Award for professional excellence and industry leadership which she has received every year since 2012.

Texas IABS

Native Houstonian Hester Hawkins is a natural for a career in real estate. Her knowledge of, and enthusiasm for the city, her keen eye for design and the aesthetic, and her genuine willingness to work on behalf of the needs, desires, and dreams of others make a purposeful fit for the profession. Clients describe her as “a joy to work with, and “a life-saver,” very accessible, determined, knowledgeable, and focused on their needs. Hester feels it is a huge honor and responsibility being entrusted with helping anyone purchase or sell their home. With grace and grit, she embarks on and relishes the complex, multi-faceted, “never dull!” job of making things happen. “It takes a village,” she says, and delights in bringing together and connecting all people, property, and parties necessary to achieve the happiest and most successful results for everyone, while creating “wow” experiences for each individual client.

Valued by both her clients and peer-realtors for her cooperation, guidance, and fair play, Hester has an evident attention to and love for her work.

From Clients
"Thank you for all your help. We are excited about the house. It would be impossible without your dedication and professionalism. (The kids still ask about you.)"—West University Client

“Thank you so much for your expertise, kindness, and patience in guiding us through the sale of our house. It’s been a pleasure getting to know you, and I feel as though I have a new friend!” —Memorial Client

“I don’t think it would have happened without you. I will definitely recommend you to anyone who needs a realtor. You have a special gift.” —Tanglewood Client

From a Fellow Agent
“How very thankful I am that you were the listing agent in this difficult situation. It was truly all worth it to me personally, because I had the real pleasure of working with someone of your professionalism and patience. So thank you, Hester. Your clients as SO fortunate to have you in their court!”

Relationships. Before, during, and long after the clients have moved or moved in, Hester sees these long term associations as the true reward of her business. A high percentage of her business comes from resulting referrals and repeat clients, who have experienced first hand her high level of commitment and service. Hester says, “Being asked to assist multi-generations of a family is extraordinarily flattering, and an honor.”

Whether her clients are first-time buyers or last-time sellers, upscaling, downsizing, or just moving around the block, Hester is always appreciative of any and all opportunities to assist anyone with their real estate needs.

BFA University of Texas, Austin

Member in Good Standing: National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors and Houston Association of Realtors

Professional Designations: Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR )Senior Residential Specialist (SRES)and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) Institute of Luxury Home Marketing

Realtor Training: The National Trust for Historic Preservation

Community Commitments: Advisory Board Houston Botanic Garden, Membership Committee RDA/Rice Design Alliance at Rice University, and an Alumni Historian for River Oaks Elementary School

Community Business Representive for the Strategic Decision Making Committee/River Oaks Elementary School