Maria Barnabe

Realtor Maria Barnabe guides Houston buyers and sellers to success with a global worldview and a passion for helping people. She thrives on meeting clients from all over the world and making them feel at home in The Bayou City. Maria prides herself on being an empathetic advocate and resourceful expert every step of the way with the ultimate goal of creating a wonderful, memorable experience and an optimal outcome. Maria's numerous professional designations are a testament to her dedication to her craft and her ability to deliver peerless, expert service. She's a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and holds a New Home Construction (NHC) certification. It's no surprise that she was ranked 9th by transaction volume in 2019 at her previous brokerage. As a member of the Cosmopolitan Group at Compass, Maria serves buyers and sellers throughout the Houston area, with a specialty in helping foreign nationals and relocators. Originally from Colombia, Maria has shared her compassion and care all over the world. She served on the boards of charitable organizations in Mexico and held roles in international women's clubs in Singapore and London. Closer to home, Maria has been a board member of Houston's John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science for four years. She resides in the Galleria Uptown area, where she loves the middle-of-it-all excitement. In her free time, Maria can be found relaxing at home, going to the gym and connecting with friends.