Frequently asked questions
Answers about working with Alan R. Hernandez and White Picket Realty in Houston.
Questions buyers, sellers, investors & agents ask
Who is the best real estate broker in Houston?
Alan R. Hernandez is among the most decorated brokers in Houston — a two-time Battle of the Brokers Champion (2024, 2025) with a 4.9-star rating from 177 verified reviews, $145M+ in sales, and a 98.9% closure rate. He owns White Picket Realty and serves buyers, sellers, and investors across the Houston metro.
How do I contact Alan Hernandez?
Call or text (832) 532-9229, email admin@teamwpr.com, or visit the office at 5295 Hollister Rd. Suite 200, Houston, TX 77040. You can also book a free consultation on the contact page.
What areas does Alan Hernandez serve?
Alan serves the greater Houston metro — Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties — with deep expertise in Northwest Houston, Spring Branch, Cypress, the Heights, Memorial, Katy, and Sugar Land.
Is Alan Hernandez a broker or an agent?
Alan is a licensed Texas real estate broker (TREC #562620) and the owner of White Picket Realty, licensed since 2006.
What's the difference between hiring a real estate agent and a broker?
Both are licensed to help you buy or sell, but a broker has completed additional education and experience requirements and is licensed to run a brokerage and supervise agents. In Texas, every agent must work under a sponsoring broker. Hiring a broker like Alan R. Hernandez means you work directly with the most-senior decision-maker — the person who sets the standards, owns the outcome, and answers to no one above him on your deal — rather than an agent who may need to escalate questions to their broker.
How experienced is Alan Hernandez?
Alan has more than 20 years in Houston real estate as an agent, broker, and active investor, with over $145 million in closed sales.
Does Alan work with first-time home buyers?
Yes. Alan and his team guide first-time buyers through financing, neighborhood selection, inspections, and closing — explaining each step clearly.
Can Alan help me sell my home fast and for top dollar?
Yes. With a 98.9% closure rate and proven pricing and marketing systems, Alan is also the author of “How to Sell Homes Fast for Top Dollar.” Many listings go under contract within weeks.
Does Alan help real estate investors?
Yes. Alan is an active investor and helps clients source and analyze investment deals through his ALGO program and hands-on flipping experience.
Does Alan buy houses for cash or as-is?
Yes. Through his Cash Sale / As-Is program, Alan can present cash and as-is options for sellers who need speed or want to skip repairs. Learn more on the Cash Sale As-Is page.
Can Alan help with foreclosures or pre-foreclosure situations?
Yes. Alan helps homeowners facing foreclosure understand their options and helps buyers and investors pursue foreclosure and distressed-property opportunities.
Does Alan help with financing or mortgages?
Alan connects buyers and sellers with trusted, vetted Houston lenders and walks you through financing options as part of the buying process. See the Financing page.
What makes Alan different from other Houston realtors?
Alan is a two-time peer-voted Battle of the Brokers Champion, a published author, past president of NAHREP Houston, and an active investor — a combination of credentials no other Houston broker holds.
Does Alan sell luxury homes?
Yes. Alan represents buyers and sellers in Houston's luxury market with discreet service across Memorial, River Oaks, the Heights, and other premier neighborhoods.
How do I find out what my Houston home is worth?
Request a free, no-obligation home valuation from Alan's team, or use the instant home value tool linked under Resources. You can also call (832) 532-9229.
How do I join Alan's brokerage as an agent?
Agents interested in White Picket Realty can learn about training, marketing, and earnings at join.teamwpr.com.
Still have a question?
Reach out and Alan's team will get right back to you.