San Antonio Real Estate Agents

My name is Chanda. Not many can pronounce my first name - so I have been known to use my middle name, Leigh, in my professional life as well. So, please, call me what you like...heck - you can call me Al if you prefer!

I have been emersed in all things Real Estate as long as I can remember. I was a Mortgage Broker for 10+ years (I owned Kingwood Mortgage for at least 5 of those years) and then the market took the big dive and I decided to take a job in Corporate America for the stability and insurance. I spent 5 years as a Risk Analyst for a Real Estate Investment Trust and earned my chops handling large property insurance claims for my employer (Weingarten Realty - who owned large grocery store anchored strip centers along the US coast) after Hurricane Ike.

I got my Real Estate License in October of 2010 - thinking that I would make use of it handling real estate transactions for just my friends and family - then secured my Certified Risk Management designation with the intention of moving up the ladder at Weingarten. At the end of year 5, it became clear that my chances of moving up depended on my Risk Director taking a job elsewhere (no chance of that I discovered) and I took a position as the Contract Risk Manager with a Oil & Gas Services Company. Once hired, they quickly discovered that I had corporate insurance and real estate experience...and handed all of the above to me. I became the Global Risk & Real Estate Manager for TAM International, Inc. and handled ALL contract negotiations globally, ALL global insurance placements, and developed industrial real estate for the company around the world...keeping my Texas Real Estate License in play the entire time. Texas Real Estate was simply a side-hustle...and I did A LOT OF IT in the 7 years I was with TAM. So much so that I was able to leave the grind to do this full-time at the end of 2019...and I am FINALLY exactly where I belong.

Rebecca Vera is a distinguished Realtor, and esteemed Wine Connoisseur. With a passion for connecting with people, her unique blend of skills has created an exceptional professional journey. Hailing from Houston, Rebecca spent her formative years in Bolivia before returning to the United States to pursue higher education at the University of Houston. As a proud mother of two, she affectionately refers to her family as the "Three Musketeers," sharing an unbreakable bond and a love for adventure. Rebecca's illustrious career in the wine industry began at the age of 24, working for a boutique wholesale company that provided her with a strong foundation in the business. After three years, her expertise caught the attention of one of Texas' most prestigious Wholesale/Retail Wine & Spirits Companies, where she flourished for eight remarkable years. This experience led her to a pivotal role in wine distribution, further expanding her knowledge and skills within the industry. In 2019, Rebecca chose to diversify her professional portfolio by obtaining her Real Estate License, a field that had always intrigued her. This decision proved to be immensely rewarding as she has quickly established herself as a formidable Realtor. In her first year alone, she sold six figures in Real Estate and has continued to exceed expectations ever since. Rebecca's unwavering dedication, honesty, and love for her work have been key to her success in helping clients navigate the significant milestones of buying and selling homes. Driven by her enduring passion for the wine industry, Rebecca returned to her roots in 2021, and now expertly balances her time between advising clients on real estate and sharing her extensive wine knowledge at esteemed establishments. The next time you find yourself enjoying a fine dining experience or exploring the local property market, keep an eye out for the distinguished Rebecca Vera - a true connoisseur of luxury, both in the world of wine and rea