Agent
Walter Bering | Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Central Houston Brokerage
Agency Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Central Houston Brokerage
Description
“The story goes,” laughs Walter, “that either the wagon broke or the ox did not understand German, so the family settled in Houston.” Whatever the reason, it was a fortuitous beginning. Six generations later, Walter has emerged as a commanding presence in the Houston luxury real estate market.
Eyeing prime real estate is a Bering family trait. After establishing in Houston, the Berings paid 50 cents an acre for a large tract of prairie along Buffalo Bayou which they cultivated as their family farm. Today, that tract is bordered by Westheimer Road, Sage Road, the Bering ditch, and Soldiers Creek (just south of Interstate Highway 10). Over 100-plus years, successive generations of Berings developed the property to create many of the neighborhoods in close-in Memorial and several sections of Tanglewood, areas that have appreciated from 50 cents an acre to multi-million-dollar parcels and luxury homes.
At the pinnacle of a solid career spanning 45 years, Walter is a star member of the Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Circle of Excellence. Honored as the company’s #1 producer on ten occasions - 2007, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024– he is firmly ensconced in the MTSIR Hall of Fame. In addition, the Houston Business Journal tips its hat to Walter year after year for his top-tier volume of closed sales and participation in record-breaking home sale transactions.
Walter began his career at age 14 mowing lawns for Bering Realty Corporation, the brokerage founded by his grandfather and father. “I learned my first telephone skills when the office telephones rolled over to our house after hours,” he says. By age 16, Walter needed gas money and was hired as BRC’s “sanitation engineer” (janitor). After graduation from Tulane University in 1979, Walter officially joined the family firm as a Realtor, quickly becoming a top sales agent as well as the office manager, relocation director, and, eventually, the designated broker. That German work ethic has not skipped a generation.
Walter is a favorite choice of sellers and buyers in River Oaks, Tanglewood, West University, Southampton, and the Memorial Villages, dynamic neighborhoods with a growing number of new and recently-constructed homes as well as significant historic structures. Historic home sales require specialized presentation and handling; Walter expertly guides clients through the process and is particularly adept in sales involving a City of Houston Landmark or Protected Landmark designation.
For those interested in country properties, Walter’s portfolio includes multi-million dollar sales and purchases of upscale ranches in the hills of Central Texas surrounding Round Top, Brenham, and Chappell Hill.
A powerful influencer in Houston residential real estate, Walter offers clients utmost discretion, sophistication, incomparable experience, and unparalleled access to Houston’s luxury home and estate market.
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Agency
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Central Houston Brokerage
1717 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 - 77027 Houston
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPrestige€ 1,815,200547 m² 6 4Enjoy refined elegance in this traditional River Oaks home with classic finishes and a spacious floorplan. The circle driveway allows ample guest parking and leads to a gated...
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Country House in Sealy, Austin CountyPremium€ 11,669,300729 m² 6 4Own a piece of Texas history at Estancia Pueblo Viejo Ranch. Set on 91+ acres atop the Brazos River in Austin County—within the historic Stephen F. Austin land grant—this gated...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 3,111,800570 m² 8 6This beautifully maintained English-style home blends timeless architecture with modern comfort. Set on a quiet street, it features a striking brick and stone exterior,...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 10,804,900670 m² 8 5
Nestled in the Tall Timbers section of River Oaks, this exquisite residence, built in 1984, epitomizes timeless elegance and architectural brilliance. Designed by the renowned Ray...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 2,675,300402 m² 4 4
Mid-century modern single-story home in the sought-after Riverbend enclave of Hunters Creek Village, set on a lush, wooded 33,977 sq ft lot (per hcad). Defined by clean lines and...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 4,754,200710 m² 7 5
This custom Winfrey Design Build residence was created as the owners’ forever home—not a spec—quality was never compromised. With interiors by the award-winning Lucas Eilers...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 1,426,300371 m² 5 3
This gated freestanding garden home in the Mid Lane area offers approximately 4,001 sf (per hcad) of sophisticated living with refined architectural detail and modern technology...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 1,685,600408 m² 4 5
Beautifully maintained home on a quiet Afton Oaks street featuring a grand spiral staircase, 3-car tandem garage, and hardwood floors throughout. The foyer opens to the formal...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 3,457,600466 m² 5 5
This classic River Oaks residence is beautifully sited on an expansive 24,900 sq. ft. lot (per hcad) and is one of only 31 River Oaks homes designed by renowned architect John F....
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyPremium€ 1,620,700362 m² 5 4
Exceptional opportunity in the heart of Southgate for new construction or a thoughtful restoration. This rare double lot offers 15,457 sq. ft. (per hcad) on tree-lined University...
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Apartment in Houston, Harris CountyCollection€ 950,800173 m² 3 2
Rare opportunity in sought-after Inwood Manor! This versatile corner residence on the 14th floor can be configured as a one-bedroom plus study or enclosed to create a true...
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Apartment in Houston, Harris CountyCollection€ 587,800196 m² 3 2
Discover sophisticated living in this boutique French inspired condominium near the Galleria and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. This 2,100 sq. ft. unit showcases floor to ceiling...
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Detached House in Houston, Harris CountyCollection€ 682,900153 m² 2 3
This charming traditional 3 bedroom/2 bath home is an ideal "entry level" home into desirable Southampton Place. The benefit of the Bissonnet location is that the front yard is...
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Land in Houston, Harris CountyCollection€ 561,900359 m²
Audubon Hollow is a guard gated community that is centrally located near River Oaks, the Galleria, Tanglewood, Memorial, and Uptown Park areas. Once access is granted at the guard...
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