Our Team - United Realty

Alex Lara

Administrative Assistant

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Alex has found his niche in a career that values his meticulous nature and allows him to continue to learn and grow in real estate. Born and raised in the heart of Bryan, he embodies the spirit of his Texan roots in both his personal life and at work. As an Administrative Assistant at United Realty, Alex ensures that all operations run as smooth as possible. Consistently seeking out new challenges and expanding his skill set allows him to contribute to what makes United Realty special. He enjoys spending his time with loved ones, playing video games, bowling and playing basketball in his free time.

Angela Avila

Leasing Coordinator

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Angela has been with United Realty since February of 2022 and oversees in-house agents and assistants, ensures the leasing process runs smoothly, and works closely with leadership to keep property operations up to par. Angela is the expert on drafting leases, managing prospect cases, handling payments, and adhering to procedures that are in line with the company mission and state requirements. Angela graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies, and a prior background in teaching and retail management. She is most fulfilled by having the opportunity to help people find what they’re looking for.

Daniel Parulian

President of Real Estate Investments

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Daniel seeks a holistic approach when seeking to understand the needs and goals of clients. Daniel joined United Realty in January 2021 and manages the United Realty Sales team. Daniel earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master Degree in Real Estate from Texas A&M University. Prior to joining United Realty, Daniel worked at CBRE in Houston. He started in their Debt and Structured Finance Group and made his way over to Investment Sales Brokerage, specializing in industrial properties. During his tenure at CBRE, Daniel contributed to over $250,000,000 in sales and lease transactions totaling over 50,000,000 SF in addition to providing clients access to debt and equity in the capital markets in excess of $100,000,000. Daniel also manages Avodah Commercial Real Estate, United Realty's commercial division, as well as Avaere, a content production agency. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys photography, rock climbing, and going on runs with his wife and kids.

Esther Parulian

Asset Manager

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Esther has been with United Realty since July of 2022. She functions as the Asset Manager where she helps with the accounting and decision making with upper management. Esther has an extensive background in accounting with tax planning and private wealth, along with her own personal business ventures. She graduated Texas A&M University with a Masters of Accounting. She loves working out, being involved with her church community, and spending time with her family. She is most fulfilled in her current role by seeing the direct impact of her work both within the company and the local community.

Francisca Chavarria

Accounting Specialist

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Francisca has been with United Realty since November of 2021. She started as a Resident Services Advisor where she was the point of contact for all resident needs related to property management. She is currently the Accounting Specialist where she processes invoices to be paid. Francisca has strong family values and believes in being an outgoing and friendly person. She has previous experience in customer service and finds the close-knit and welcoming environment at United Realty the most fulfilling aspect of her job.

Jackson Piper

Leasing Professional

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Jackson focuses on both resident and landlord needs in order to create win-win situations for all parties. Jackson joined United Realty in April 2024 as a leasing professional. He strives to make new residents feel at “home” by making their process as seamless as possible and he always wants to provide them a positive experience. He is originally from Montgomery, Texas where he graduated from Lake Creek High School in 2023. Following graduation, Jackson moved to College Station to start his college career at Texas A&M University studying Finance. He continues to learn the real estate market to help build a future career in Commercial Real Estate or Private Banking. During his free time, Jackson loves to play golf, basketball, hangout with friends, wake surf, and worship Jesus.

Jessica Evetts

Resident Concierge

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Jessica's vibrant and can-do personality enables her to naturally connect with everyone she encounters. She joined United Realty in August 2023 as a Resident Concierge, delivering exceptional customer service to residents and supporting daily operational tasks. Jessica is a native of the BCS area, and she brings seven years of experience as a caregiver for the local elderly community. She enjoys crocheting and playing video games with her husband.

Joshua Parulian

President of Business Development & CEO

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Joshua takes a tactical approach to investment strategies that increase property values and rent levels. Joshua joined United Realty in 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. He oversees the Leasing, HOA Management, and Accounting Teams that work diligently to deliver above-market results for their customers. He is a College Station native and Texas A&M graduate with a Bachelor's in Finance in 2010 and a Masters of Real Estate in 2014. Following his career with Wilmar International Limited in Singapore, Joshua began working with Camden Property Trust (an S&P 400 multifamily REIT) where he oversaw a $50 million annual investment program with the company’s asset rehabilitation program. Outside of the office, Joshua enjoys rock climbing, running, and spending time outside with his family.

Kenny Tran

Leasing Professional

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Kenny provides a quick and responsive customer experience with a desire to educate clients on all the hard to find details during their realty search. Kenny joined the United Realty Leasing team in April of 2023 as a leasing professional. In his role, he makes sure his clients feel well cared for during their search of finding “home”. He strives to tend to his clients wants and desires so they can be provided with all of the best options that fit their needs. Additionally, he’s there for them throughout the entire leasing process, and even afterwards to create a lasting connection. Kenny moved to College Station from Houston in 2009 and has since fully immersed himself in the BCS area. He graduated from College Station High School. After graduating he had several career paths with architecture at TAMU, accounting at Blinn, and obtaining his real estate license. He continues to further his real estate knowledge at United Realty and strives to remain a top-performing agent. During his free time, Kenny loves to spend time with family and friends, bike ride, play basketball. Fun fact, he can dunk on a 10 foot rim.

Marisa Ramos

Resident Concierge

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Marisa was born and raised in the Bryan/College Station area. As a Resident Concierge she is the first point of contact for all tenants, where she strives to offer exceptional customer care. Her prior background in property management and leasing has helped her adapt quickly to the day-to-day operations at United Realty. She enjoys spending time with her family and attending her kids' sporting events.

Marlen Lara

Accounting Manager

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Marlen consistently delivers high-quality work product, regardless of the task assigned to her. Marlen continually pushes those around her as she sets the standard for reliability, diligence, and ownership of work, which are critical to her role in the Accounting Team. Marlen joined United Realty in 2018 as the group's Receptionist, where she fielded incoming calls, assisted customers that came to the office, and supported the Accounting Team in her spare time. Marlen points back to her past customer-facing experiences that have prepared her to excel at her current tasks. Because of Marlen's "never stop learning" attitude, she took on a new growth opportunity as the company's Accounting Assistant at the start of 2021 and has continued to grow as she graduated into our Accounting Manager in mid-2022. In her spare time, Marlen can be found spending time with her husband and two wonderful children. She also loves listening to hard rock and heavy metal!

Michael Minuto

Leasing Professional

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Michael enjoys pursuing relationships with those he comes in contact with and assisting clients to find a property that is best suited for them. Michael joined United Realty at the start of 2021 as a Leasing Assistant. Since acquiring his real estate license in March, he has transitioned fully into the role of a Leasing Professional. As a Leasing Professional, he provides assistance to anyone in search of a rental home, guiding them through the whole process so they can move into a rental home that meets their needs. Michael graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 2017 but has had the opportunity to live in other areas of Texas as he grew up. During his free time, he enjoys playing games with friends, spending time with his family, and leading a college bible study at Grace Bible Church Anderson.

Michelle Stepic

Resident Concierge

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Michelle uses her positive and professional attitude in all aspects of her work. She started in April of 2023 as a Resident Concierge and is responsible for providing residents with exceptional customer service and is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations. Michelle is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Texas with her husband and three boys 12 years ago. Having worked in Commercial Real estate for 6 years as a Property Administrator and as a Property manager, moving over to Residential Property Management was a natural transition. Michelles favorite animals are reptiles and has owned several types of lizards and a ball python.

Oscar Parulian

President of Capital Markets

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Oscar utilizes decades of real estate experience and capital markets relationships to produce accretive returns for United Realty and its customers. He has served as the co-founder since 1996 and is actively involved with refining the current assets under management, investing in his employees, and staying up-to-date on the local market. Oscar left his hometown of Medan, Indonesia, and ultimately arrived in College Station, where he graduated from Texas A&M in 1984 with a Bachelors in both Finance and Marketing. After graduation, Oscar quickly immersed himself into the local real estate industry and shortly after, co-founded United Realty. Outside of work, Oscar enjoys backpacking through the great outdoors, fishing in nearly any location, perfecting his Chinese-Indonesian dishes, and spending time with his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.

Rafael Aparicio

Community Manager

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Rafael joined United Realty as a Community Manager in 2024 and brings a wealth of expertise to the team. He contributes his keen eye for detail and organization to his prior experience in property management and his service as a veteran. Rafael strives to navigate the complexities of property management with precision and care by utilizing problem-solving and proactive communication. In his spare time, Rafael enjoys walks with his dog in nature and enjoying a great book with a cup of tea.

Robert Parulian

President of Property Management - Broker

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Robert proficiently addresses property maintenance needs by utilizing his extensive network of vendors and decades of industry experience. As one of United Realty's co-founders, Robert has worn many hats, but he currently serves as the company's President of Operations. In his role, Robert works closely with his Property Management Team to ensure that unforeseen maintenance issues are quickly resolved. Additionally, he oversees the Company's Preventative Maintenance and Asset Preservation Programs. After leaving his hometown of Medan, Indonesia, Robert arrived in College Station and began to attend Texas A&M. He received his Bachelor's in Finance in 1995 and his Bachelor's in Management and Marketing in 1996. Shortly after, Robert dove into the real estate industry and co-founded United Realty. Robert is an avid cyclist who even has a tandem bike so he and his wife can ride together. Robert also enjoys recreating childhood dishes for his wife, son, and daughter.

Swany Parulian

Executive VP of Real Estate Investments - REALTOR®, Broker

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Swany is a Designated Broker and resides in College Station with her husband, Oscar. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 1987 with a Bacherlor's in Chemistry. After working many years as a chemist at Texas A&M, Swany decided to embark on a new challenge: Real Estate. Since obtaining her real estate license in 1995, Swany has successfully completed many real estate transactions, including single family homes, condos, townhomes, and multi-family transactions. She is able to serve a broad range of customers, since she is fluent in English, Indonesian, and Mandarin. Her strong sense of dedication to her customers' needs allows Swany to exceed their expectations. She is also a member of the Bryan/College Station Regional Assocation of REALTORS. Swany fills her free time with gardening, cooking, attending her book club, singing, traveling, and participating in bible study groups. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Thomas Speer

Director of Property Operations

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Thomas is a team player who uses his love of design and organization to create beauty and order wherever possible. Thomas has been with United Realty since 2016 and has been involved in numerous roles within the company, including leasing, resident relations, property inspections, and now serves as the Director of Property Operations. Thomas oversees maintenance operations on a daily basis and strives to produce quality and efficient service. He works with clients, customers, and vendors to create comfortable, enjoyable, and affordable homes, short or long term. Thomas graduated from Texas A&M in 2015 with a Bachelor's in Biochemistry, but has always excelled in customer service and enjoys home maintenance and home improvement. He is excited about new technologies and their ability to propel United Realty further as the market leader. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys art and design, video games, and working out.

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