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I believe that dedication to the highest ethical standards is the foundation from which a solid business relationship is built. Putting the interests of my clients first, I seek to establish a good working relationship through trust and mutual respect. With today's complex real estate market, I feel it is important for my clients to fully understand each phase of the transaction. My desire is to teach both buyers and sellers each step involved in a real estate transaction so that they are able make informed decisions regarding the sale or purchase of the place they call home.

Native Houstonian Erika Nelson wields an empathetic, hands-on approach to real estate fueled by her passion for helping people. She thrives on serving clients throughout Fayette, Washington and Chambers counties, and she truly believes their satisfaction is her ultimate reward. As a proud member of The Bayou City Team at Compass, led by her husband Eric, Erika is instrumental in the group's mission of delivering significant value in every transaction. Erika first became interested in real estate by watching her mom, a successful realtor in her own right. Erika's personal experiences buying and selling homes further piqued her interest, and she joined the profession four years ago. Prior to real estate, Erika honed her elite people skills and deftness with numbers in human resources, payroll, benefits and accounting positions in the oil and gas industry. Today, she excels in helping buyers, sellers and investors find the perfect real estate solutions for their specific goals. Erika and Eric reside in Northwest Houston with their young son, Johan. They enjoy spending family time together and attending Grace Church of Humble.

Vanessa Bruegger’s background as a banker and her fluency in Spanish make her an ideal Realtor for clients in an international business hub such as Houston. Born and raised in Houston, Vanessa understands the city and is enviably equipped to present it to corporate transferees who are moving here from around the world and to Houstonians who are moving across town. “As a banker, I learned the importance of really caring about the people whose accounts I managed,” says Vanessa. “I prioritized keeping them in the loop on everything they needed to know – and I treat my buyers and sellers in the same caring way. Purchasing or selling a home is a scary process for many people and can be overwhelming. I am there to help guide the process, keep them informed, and look out for their interests.” Organized, reliable and loyal, Vanessa’s determined, pro-active approach makes her the Realtor of choice for a growing network of clients. “Meeting a variety of people is one of the things I like most about selling real estate,” she states. “no two days are the same.” When not working, Vanessa volunteers at Second Baptist School where her children are students. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family, cooking, watching movies, and sewing. Vanessa and her husband, CEO of an oil field services company, support the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as a number of significant Houston charities and are members of Houston First Baptist Church

“My nature has always been to help others,” Tish Sotello says. Not surprisingly, Tish has channeled that nature into a career in residential real estate. “I love people and I love being able to help a person or family during a major transition in their lives. Whether it’s an older couple downsizing or a young couple with a new baby who need more space, I am dedicated to helping them find a home and to making the process as smooth as possible.”

Tish is a native Texan, born in El Paso and raised in Houston. Prior to her career in residential real estate, she worked in medical sales, co-owned several child-care centers, and was a partner in a management, marketing and consulting firm. “I have always been self-employed,” Tish says. “I possess high-level marketing and sales skills, am organized, and have a strong work ethic and commitment to customer service. I don’t quit until the objective is met.”

“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.” This quote from Lucille Ball should have been written for Tish. This Realtor and mother of two finds time to volunteer for her children’s Sienna Plantation schools and extra-curricular activities, as well as the March of Dimes and Philia Works of Houston. Tish founded and manages Harvest Minds, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on inspiring young minds from the 6th-grade forward, and teaches self-worth workshops for girls in foster care.

A graduate of Jersey Village High School, Tish earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She enjoys traveling abroad, dining in different restaurants and learning something new. “At the moment, it’s paddle-boarding and Spanish language lessons,” Tish says.

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Professional Memberships:

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

Lola Longe started her own business in natural skin care which is still thriving and then got into the real estate field with a well-rounded and creative approach. She tailors her approach to every client's needs in order to ensure their success and exceed expectations. "Often the real estate process is quite emotional for first-time and primary home buyers and sellers. While what developers and investors are most focused on are the analytics and bottom line, she is very knowledgeable, tenacious and adaptable, which enables her to build client confidence and streamline real estate deals."

This is where my Estate Agency can make a difference and provide you with the most beneficial and profitable deal. Please contact me with your real estate requirements and let me take care of everything else. As a team member of HomeSmart, Lola specializes in commercial, residential, and multi-family resales as well as new development sales. Her expertise is collaborating with developers, architects, and interior designers to seamlessly execute the development process, from pre-development to sales and marketing. Listening and asking questions are key components of Lola's style. This allows her to truly understand what a client wants and fuels her relentless drive to attain it. She is also known for her out-of-the-box thinking and sales tactics that get the deal done. Real estate is my passion. It became part of my journey, and I hope to become part of yours.