Houston Real Estate Agents

Being a high school football and baseball coach for 14 years (Head Coach) and my background in Development has provided me with a unique perspective regarding customer service. Building relationships with families was crucial to our success in the classroom and on the field. Dealing with clients during a particularly stressful time takes patience and a committed interest in their best interests. That is my goal with each and every transaction either working with buyers or sellers. Complete satisfaction before, during and after the sale. I look forward to providing you with the highest quality service! Another personal goal is to simplify the process of buying and selling real estate, and to satisfy everyone's needs to the best of my ability. My extensive experience and proven track record are factors you can count on when working with me. I use the latest technology to understand the current market and to make the connections necessary for our success. Please enjoy my website.

As a native Houstonian, Heather Fordham brings a deep passion and knowledge to her real estate business. Cultivated at a young age, her real estate interest was piqued by her grandparents who owned several rental properties around town. Heather believes that by focusing all her energy on her clients, she is able to build relationships based on trust, integrity, and honestly that will last a lifetime. With a background in acquisitions, Heather was a Class A multi-family property manager for more than 6 years and managed portfolios for investors all over Houston. Now with 10 years experience as a licensed Realtor, Heather provides a detailed and personalized process to get the deal done. Her driving focus is not to just help clients buy and sell properties, but to help them to build a foundation for wealth development and financial stability for the future. Recently Heather has expanded her real estate expertise into the commercial space, where she brings the same passion, professionalism, and commitment to each transaction. Heather dedicates herself to the process, guiding clients throughout the entire real estate experience. Organized, innovative and efficient, she delivers outstanding personal attention to clients that ultimately results in a successful partnership and friendship. Also a licensed insurance professional, Heather also provides a unique perspective for clients that ensures their largest investment is properly protected for the future. Outside of work, Heather resides in The Heights with her husband and son. She remains involved in community activism and development by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank, Star of Hope and the SPCA. In her free time, Heather enjoys live music and traveling.

A fourth generation Houstonian, Heather Fordham brings a rare combination of knowledge, skill, and advocacy to her real estate business. Prior to her career in residential real estate, Heather was a property manager for more than 10 years and managed portfolios for investors all over the world. Heather believes that by taking her energy and focusing on her clients, she is building relationships built on trust, integrity and honesty that will last a lifetime. Determined, persistent, hard-working and driven to go the extra mile for every client, Heather has an uncanny ability to get the desired results. Her great strengths are listening to clients, understanding their needs and goals, paying attention to their lifestyle and personal taste, and delivering top-notch personal service. A strong believer in thinking outside the box to get a deal done, Heather enjoys problem solving. "Making things happen, every day is a new day – and, most importantly, every client becomes a friend," she says. "I enjoy every moment of what I do, especially educating my clients to the market. I love guiding my sellers to determine market value for their home, and finding a home that's a great match for my buyers." Organized, efficient, innovative and aggressive, Heather delivers outstanding service, personal attention and results to grateful clients. Heather along with her husband Kevin and son live in The Heights and, when not working, she volunteers her time for the SPCA, Houston Area Women's Center for Sexual & Domestic Violence, and World Youth American Football Association. She enjoys attending sporting events, concerts, and traveling.

With his breadth of experience and diverse skill set, John Paulus is uniquely qualified to both deliver exceptional results and surpass client expectations. A Houstonian now but British-born and bred, John spent nearly 20 years running his own retail business in southeast England before launching his own residential property management business in Central London. From these varied professions came a valuable combination of practical knowledge and well-honed customer skills, both of which have proved invaluable during his transition into real estate brokerage.

Throughout his accomplished career, John has recognized that communication is the key to successful interactions with clients. From intently listening to and understanding their needs and aspirations to maintaining a well-organized and honest dialogue throughout a transaction, these qualities have enabled him to maintain the trust of loyal clients. Hard-working with a great sense of humor and an extraordinary knack for getting along with people from all walks of life, John is respected for going the extra mile for clients and doing everything in his power to help someone in need.

“Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself,” he says. “That means fairly, honestly and loyally, no matter what trials and tribulations lay ahead.” Commercially savvy and possessing great negotiating skills, John combines these interpersonal communication skills with a vast sales and marketing background, resulting in unsurpassed customer service that is often difficult to match.

John was born and educated in England, where he earned an honors degree in economics from the University of Lancaster. He has owned multiple residential properties as renovation projects and ‘buy-to-let’ investments in southeast England and in New York prior to moving to Houston. John and his wife, a native Texan and graduate of Texas A & M University, are residents of Braes Heights and love living so close to Rice University, the Museum District and Rice Village restaurants and retail shops. A keen sportsman who enjoys playing golf and tennis regularly, John also has two grown children who are currently living in the UK.

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Professional Memberships:

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

British-American Business Council

Tess Chaney, CRP joined Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty in 2014 as Relocation Director. She increases sales within the company developing business with corporate relocation and referrals. Highly-mindful of the importance of participation and visibility, Tess regularly attends workforce mobility networking conferences. Here she has the opportunity to benchmark her programs with the expertise of leading professionals in the industry. Her welcoming personality builds strong relationships throughout the industry, which is essential when promoting the Sotheby's International Realty brand. Tess is a contributing writer for MOBILITY Magazine, a distinguished speaker at relocation conferences, and an industry expert for radio talk show, "Real Estate Matters with Stewart Title." She is constantly streamlining and improving the relocation process for transferring employees. Tess utilizes the latest technology to improve her team's efficiency which enhances the customer experience with our company. An eighth generation Texan, native Houstonian and graduate of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Tess began her real estate career in 2008 as a sales associate. After transitioning to a luxury firm she continued her success through closing multi-million dollar transactions and earned her Texas Broker's License in 2010. In 2011, Tess began working in relocation and in 2012, she was promoted to Relocation Director. Tess has earned relocation's highest certification, Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) demonstrating her long-term commitment to the global workforce mobility industry.

Melanie is a Real Estate agent with Pioneer 1 Realty and licensed since 1994. She has a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. She enjoys helping people and makes it her aim to ensure her clients are satisfied with any and all transactions.

Your dream home awaits! As a well-informed Realtor, I will be there to help you find the perfect home that fits your needs, from leasing to purchasing and selling. I have a degree in Marketing, and an extensive background in Management and Sales that has given me the skills to problem solve any situation that may come up in a thorough and efficient manner. I look forward to assisting you!

Broker Associate Vicki Barazandeh is as humble and as graceful as they come. But, with over 15 years in the real estate industry, she is proud of her top producer status among the likes of her experienced and prominent peers.

With a successful business background, Vicki has established a successful career in real estate by applying her extensive knowledge in architectural design and new construction. Vicki prides herself in building life-long relationships, carefully listening to her customer's real estate needs.

Vicki was first introduced to the real estate profession through her husband, an architect and industry home builder, and by helping many of her friends find homes. “Real estate was made for me to do,” she says. “I get a natural high each time that I can bring a buyer and seller together to reach a deal that leaves them both happy.”

Vicki’s philosophy is that the customer is always right and she’s not afraid of criticism that helps put changes into motion. “What sets one Realtor apart from another is how they approach and resolve issues,” she says.

Other major factors that set Vicki apart and make her a natural leader: creative marketing ideas for her clients, her willingness to work hard on their behalf, her availability, and her appreciation of the contributions of her staff. Vicki’s best marketing tool has always been her reputation—and most of her new business comes through the referrals of delighted clients who feel they were fortunate to have done business with her.

“When you truly work hard and efficiently, thing will happen,” she says. “Working hard does not equate to showing up at the office. There must be a plan of action, goals, and follow through.”

When asked what her biggest career achievement to date has been, she responds that she “hasn’t reached it yet.” But, she acknowledges that earning her Broker’s license was a big step.