Selling Your Houston-Area Home? Let’s Do It Right.

Real estate, to me, is about people, not just a quick sale. I’m Lerma, a Texas-licensed Realtor serving Southwest Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, Brookshire, and the Greater Houston area since 2005. My job is to protect your interests, manage the fine details, and make selling your home as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Why Sellers Choose Me

I know where deals fall apart, and I prevent it. Before returning to client-facing sales, I spent years on the front lines of compliance as a Broker’s Assistant and then as a Transaction Coordinator and Contracts Specialist for a well-known luxury real estate brand. I’ve reviewed contracts and closing documents for more than 300 real estate professionals across Texas. Most agents learn where transactions go wrong the hard way. I’ve seen it from the inside, so I protect your sale from problems before they happen.

I’m committed to your best interests. My business is anchored on my fiduciary duty to you. That means honest pricing advice, clear communication, and negotiation that puts your goals first.

I make the logistics the least of your worries. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or navigating a complex probate sale, I handle the details so you can focus on your next chapter.

My Seller Services

1. Smart pricing from day one. Your price shapes everything: how many buyers see your home, how fast it sells, and what you walk away with. I start with a thorough comparative market analysis and give you an honest, data-based recommendation.
2. Preparation that pays off. I’ll walk your home with you and recommend practical repairs, decluttering, and staging that help it show at its best. I can also guide you on pre-listing inspections and help you gather your Seller’s Disclosure, HOA documents, and other paperwork so nothing delays you later.
3. Marketing that gets your home noticed. Your home is presented with professional photography, video, and virtual tours, a compelling MLS listing, and strong online exposure, supported by open houses, broker previews, and a yard sign and lockbox.
4. Showings and buyer screening. I coordinate every showing and review buyer and agent qualifications, including financing and proof of funds, so you’re dealing with serious buyers.
5. Skilled offer review and negotiation. The highest price isn’t always the best offer. I help you compare financing type, option period, closing date, and contingencies, and I negotiate counteroffers and post-inspection repair requests on your behalf.
6. Contract-to-close management. This is where my background matters most. I track every deadline, coordinate with the title company, lender, appraiser, and inspectors, and keep your transaction moving from listing to closing. I’ll also review your settlement statement with you so you know your net proceeds before closing day.

How Selling Works With Me

1. Consultation: We talk about your goals, timeline, and home.
2. Valuation and strategy: You receive a market analysis and a clear pricing and marketing plan.
3. Prepare and list: We get your home ready, photographed, and live on the market.
4. Showings and offers: I manage showings, screen buyers, and negotiate for you.
5. Contract to close: I manage every deadline and detail through closing.
6. Keys handed over: You move on to your next chapter with confidence.