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Michelle is a real estate veteran with 25+ years of sales experience and a proven track record in selling homes from $100,000 to $1+ million. Leadership & management training courses have allowed her an opportunity to coach, mentor, develop ones real estate career while knowing what it takes to be on the field. Eager to share the multi-facets of the industry, Michelle will help you exceed your goals year after year. Having years of marketing experience as an agent, she will teach you how to grow your business & partner with you to find the missing elements that take you from great to the best! Having ran an office of over 80 successful producing agents and staff, Michelle has established herself as a leader in the real estate community. In charge of hiring, coaching, training & managing sales contracts- she stays one step ahead of the competition. With a 12 year background in the automobile industry, negotiations & overcoming objections is her strong suit while building a client for life. With the multitude of networks over the years she has developed long-lasting relationships & connections that are priceless. Connecting people across various industries & seeing their success evolve is a great satisfaction. Always willing to volunteer her time & give back to the community, Michelle is involved with several charitable organizations including The Sunshine Kids,Triumph Over Kids Cancer,Heroes & Handbags,Candlelighters,Rebuild Houston & March of Dimes,Past Board Member for The Arthritis Foundation.



Current/Past Certifications & Accolades; *Member of the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) *Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) *Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS) *Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) *Luxury Home Specialist *Relocation Specialist *Consistent Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer *Named a 2013 "20 Under 40 agent"*HAR Board of Director, MLS & Technology,Managemement Central Chair

Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)

Relocation Home Specialist

Texas Realtors Leadership Program (TRLP)

I have over 20 years experience in the Real Estate industry. I started with a mortgage company in 2001 and transitioned to the buying/selling side in 2009, when I joined the Top Producing Team of Nancy Benevides.

I strive to build a long lasting relationship with my clients, this is more than a transaction. I try to make the process as seamless as I can; my goal is that you are completely satisfied and would have confidence in referring your friends and family.

As a native Houstonian growing up east of the Galleria, I bring a lifelong knowledge of our beautiful city to the real estate market. My past business experience utilized my organizational, creative and communication skills, which I bring into real estate marketing. My mission is to make the sale and purchase of a home a pleasant experience for my clients. Contact me today for assistance in buying or selling in your favorite neighborhood in the Greater Houston area!

About Me

In today's fast moving Real Estate Market, you have to be connected. Anytime my client needs to get a hold of me, they can expect a call back and I have access to all their information and their business, no matter where I am.

In person or virtually , let me explain to you how I run my business & more importantly how that's going to help you achieve your goals.

My mission is to:1) Sellers, buyers and investors have the best deal possible.2) Eliminate poor decision-making from the process.3) Collaborate with home owning-families to execute a real estate plan and sustainable, prosperous lifestyle.

I love Real Estate because I get to help people with one of the most expensive decisions they're ever going to make.

Member of Texas Association of Realtors

Member of National Association of Realtors

Member of Houston Association of Realtors

With 22 years in the business, Karen Arbelaez @Premiere Luxury Group knows the dedication it takes to achieve successful results on both sides of a real estate transaction. She is both persistent and thorough, and sees each client as if he or she were a member of her own family.

Karen specializes in the following areas: Katy/Sugar Land, Galleria/ Meyerland, Bellaire/West University, Memorial/Energy Corridor and the Medical Center/Museum District.

Karen loves referrals, which she receives from the many clients she has developed long-standing relationships with as well as from fellow agents. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, and enjoys helping clients from every background, whether already living in the Houston area or relocating from another city in the U.S., or from outside the U.S.

Karen prides herself in:

Having achieved Preferred Realtor status with Chevron, Bechtel, Spectrum Credit Union Corporate Relocation.

2023-2024 National Association of REALTORS® Global Ambassador for Brazil, Chile, Colombia

2024 National Women's Council of REALTORS®Global Mastermind Chair

2022-2023 Women's Council of REALTORS® Texas District Vice President

2022 Women's Council of REALTORS®Leadership Institute Graduate



2021 Women's Council of REALTORS®Fort Bend President

2024 Texas REALTORS® Global Committee
2023 Texas REALTORS® Grassroots Political Network


2024 Houston Association of REALTORS® Global Advisory Group




Professional Development 2022 Houston Association of REALTORS® Fort Bend Networking Group Chair

Her designations as a
Women's Council of REALTORS Performance Management Network (PMN) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)



(AHWD) At Home With Diversity




(MRP) Military Relocation Professional
(ABR®) Accredited Buyer's Representative

RE/MAX HALL OF FAME &
RE/MAX 100% Club award multi million dollar producer GLOBAL RE/MAX Agents Networking Group Co-Founder

Her support of the "Making Miracles Happen" program
Children's Miracle Network @ Texas Children's Hospital

Here are a few testimonials Karen has received from her clients:

"Karen has been our real estate agent for many years. Her knowledge of various markets, attention to detail and absolute transparency have been a few key reasons we continue to use her as our trusted advisor. Recently, we moved from the United Kingdom back to the United States. Not only did Karen act on our behalf as we were transitioning, but went above and beyond her job to help us secure our new home. I recommend Karen as a resource if you are looking to relocate or purchase private or commercial real-estate."

- Chad C., V.P, Global Marketing at Baker Hughes

"You could not have been more knowledgeable about fulfilling our housing needs and more accommodating at helping us get into the perfect home. It was a real pleasure to work with someone whose primary interest was to find us what we wanted, rather than trying to get us into something that was easy for you. We really appreciated your help in navigating the myriad of paperwork needed to close the deal within our short time frame. Thank you for being the consummate professional."

- Alvaro C., Integrity Engineer

"Karen, has helped me with all my real estate needs for the last 5 years. From buying my family home to buying rental properties for me and my General Partnership. She always goes above and beyond, proactively working with potential sellers and tenants diligently. Very resourceful to deal with any issues with tenants, sellers, or during closings with Title Companies, Insurance companies, HOA, you name it. Highly Recommended. Karen is very profesional and her work ethics is impeccable."

- Hernan R., Engineer at ConocoPhillips

"I have been working with Karen for more than 12 years as a buyer, seller, and landlord. Very satisfied with her services and expertise."

-Simon S., Credit Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions