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If this is the kind of brokerage you've been searching for, this page is your invitation.
Request a Conversation →THE WHY BEFORE THE WHAT
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THE FOUNDING DESIGNATION
It's not a marketing label. It's a structural commitment we make to you, in writing, for the life of your career at Naos.
Locked 90/10 split — for life
The split never changes. Not after one year. Not after the brokerage scales. Ever.
Reduced $8K cap
Cap once, then keep 100% for the remainder of the year.
$200 transaction fee
Below market. Fixed. Transparent. No hidden costs introduced later.
No desk fee
We don't charge you to belong.
Branded teams — first access
When you're ready to launch your own team under Naos, Founding Agents go first.
Founding Agent recognition
Permanent recognition in our story and on our roster — for as long as Naos exists.
First access to leadership
As the brokerage grows, mentorship and leadership roles open to Founding Agents first.
Advisory voice
You help shape the direction of Naos. Not as a vote, but as a voice we ask first.
Founding Agent Bonus
$500 when an agent you refer closes their first transaction. Another $500 at their fifth. Up to $1,000 per recruit.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Take their work seriously, and their character more seriously.
Want to be mentored, sharpened, and held to a higher standard.
Believe relationships compound longer than transactions.
Are professionally competent — or committed to becoming so.
Lead from faith without using it as a marketing strategy.
If that's you, we'd like to hear from you.
THE NEXT STEP
Not an application screen. Not a sales pitch. A 30-minute conversation with John Ryan —
where you ask anything, he asks anything, and you both decide if this is right.
FOR BUYERS & SELLERS
Will I really work with John Ryan directly?
Yes. Right now, Naos is small and intentional. Every client works with the founding broker personally — initial consultations, showings, negotiations, closings. As the brokerage grows, additional agents will join, but you'll always be paired with someone who shares the same standard of care.
Do I need to be pre-approved before we start looking at homes?
For most buyers, yes — pre-approval gives you clarity on what you can comfortably afford and signals to sellers that you're serious. If you don't have a lender, we can introduce you to a few we trust. If your situation is unusual (relocating, cash buyer, complex finances), we'll figure out the right starting point together.
What does Naos charge sellers?
Listing commissions are negotiated per engagement and depend on your property, market conditions, and the marketing approach. We're transparent about our fee from the first conversation — and we never quote a number in marketing because every situation is different. You'll know exactly what you're paying before you sign anything.
How long does it typically take to buy or sell a home in Houston?
Buyers: typical search is 2–4 months once we begin, depending on price point and how flexible your criteria are. Sellers: well-priced, well-presented homes in the Inner Loop are often under contract within 2–6 weeks. We give you honest timelines from day one — and adjust transparently when the market moves.
What if my situation is complex — relocating, divorce, estate, etc.?
Bring it. Many of the best relationships we've built started during the hardest seasons of someone's life. We've helped clients through relocations, family transitions, and estate sales — handled with discretion, patience, and as much pastoral care as logistical care. If your situation is complex, you need a steady hand, not a transactional agent.
Do I have to share your faith to work with you?
No. Our faith shapes how we work — with honesty, care, and respect — but we don't impose it on clients. Many of our clients don't share our convictions. What we ask is that you appreciate the standard of service that comes from being a faith-led brokerage. That's the value we bring to the table either way.
A faith-led real estate brokerage based in Houston, Texas. Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
NAOS MEANS
Ναός — the inner sanctuary of a temple. The most sacred place.
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