Ericka Thomas De No Has Been Recognized Among the Top in Her Industry by the Expert Network©

Houston, TX, March 10, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​​​Ericka Thomas de No​​, Owner & Broker, Regal Realty International, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Ericka Thomas de No​​ has been chosen as a Distinguished Realtor™ and Distinguished Real Estate Broker™ based on peer reviews and ratings, numerous recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout her career.

Ericka Thomas de No​ outshines others in her field due to her extensive certification, recognitions and outstanding customer service. She graduated from the University of London and College of Law London. She has earned the Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), Certified International Property Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) professional accreditations.

The challenges of low oil prices has had a tremendous impact to the real estate market as Houston is still a very large employer and the ripple effect it has will create market stress with homes taking longer to sell and prices becoming more competitive in the year ahead. On the flip side this time will provide a great opportunity for buyers who undertake their first home or for those families wanting to upgrade will benefit from low mortgage rates."

Ericka Thomas de No, Owner & Broker, Regal Realty International

With over 30 years of experience, Ericka Thomas de No​​​ brings a wealth of knowledge to her industry. When asked why she decided to pursue a career in real estate, Ericka Thomas de No​ said:

"I love helping people make life changing decisions for the better, it is truly rewarding. I’ve had that feeling since the day I started. I’m addicted to the adrenaline of doing a job well and the satisfaction of helping people find their dream homes. Tenacity and integrity are the guiding principles in achieving such positive results and I enjoy client loyalty over the years."

​As a thought-leader in her industry, Ericka Thomas de No has her finger on the pulse of prevailing trends in the Houston real estate market. In particular, she notes the effects that plummeting oil prices have had on both rentals and sales in the Houston area. Since the financial crisis that began in 2008, low economic morale has negatively affected all sectors and as a consequence current investment decisions are now more conservative. She noted:

"The challenges of low oil prices has had a tremendous impact to the real estate market as Houston is still a very large employer and the ripple effect it has will create market stress with homes taking longer to sell and prices becoming more competitive in the year ahead. On the flip side this time will provide a great opportunity for buyers who undertake their first home or for those families wanting to upgrade will benefit from low mortgage rates. Meanwhile on the rental side there is still a demand from those relocating to Houston and many choose to rent before deciding on an area or home to purchase. The recent surge in the development of luxury rental apartments will continue to attract the young professionals but families will seek homes located in good school districts."

Ericka Thomas de No and her firm, Regal Realty International, have received numerous awards and honors since the company’s founding in 1982. In 1998 she was named a life member of the National Registry of Who's Who and she has received Texas Monthly's Five Star Real Estate Agent award for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Regal Realty continues to be named as a Premier Service Company by the City of Houston and the firm has been given the A+ Accredited Rating by the Better Business Bureau of Houston.

For more information, visit Ericka Thomas de No​​​​'s profile on the Expert Network here: http://expertnetwork.co/members/ericka-thomas-de-no/03283af236c2ea95​

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Ericka Thomas de No​​. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.​