A Promising Start: Establishing a Real Estate Legacy
In 2005, Josie Lin began her illustrious career in the real estate sector, joining a renowned nation-wide real estate franchise breakage. For nearly a decade, Josie not only established unprecedented commercial real estate records in Houston, Texas, but also successfully expanded the company’s services into the local Chinese community. Her acumen and dedication propelled her to the forefront of the industry.
Stepping Up to Leadership: The Breakage Era
An unexpected turn of events in 2012 caused her boss to step down from his role due to illness. Josie, an independent realtor at the time, courageously took on the responsibility of running the renowned Breakage franchise in Houston’s Chinatown. Displaying remarkable leadership skills, she reorganized a highly experienced team and penned a new chapter in the story of this top-tier global real estate company.
A New Chapter: Building Katy Asian Town and Receiving Accolades
In 2016, Josie took over the marketing operations for Katy Asian Town and achieved an occupancy rate of over 60% prior to the center’s opening. Her efforts did not go unnoticed as she was honored as Houston’s #1 Commercial Producer under the renowned American real estate franchise in 2017 and 2018. Josie’s impressive performance set the stage for her future endeavors.
Expanding Horizons: The Birth of UMRE Group
2018 saw another milestone for Josie as she opened her second office in Katy, Texas. As her company expanded and integrated its services, Josie harbored bigger ambitions. By the end of 2021, she had officially rebranded her business as UMRE Group. The newly formed group offers a comprehensive range of services including Realty & Property Management, Commercial Developments, Real Estate Investments, and Business Alliances & Start-up.
Partnerships and Growth: UMRE’s Multifaceted Approach
Under Josie’s strategic leadership, UMRE switched its brokerage service under eXp , and partnered with the renowned We Partner Team in Texas. UMRE ‘s services are comprehensive, handling everything from property leasing and maintenance to rent collection and follow-ups, with United Property Management (UPM), a UMRE subsidiary, managing over 300 projects. Additionally, UMRE Investment was established for commercial real estate development, currently collaborating with investors to the tune of $30 million.
Creating Opportunities: UMRE’s Business Alliances and Future Plans
In its quest to provide valuable business opportunities, solutions, and services for domestic and international customers, UMRE has partnered with the AsUnited Marketing Alliance (AMA Group). This initiative seeks to introduce more Taiwan brands to the United States, strengthening international relations and cultural understanding.
Josie Lin’s journey from a real estate broker to the head of a multifaceted real estate corporation is a testament to her resilience, innovation, and dedication to service. Her story continues to inspire and drive the expansion of real estate services.
