candra brown houston luxury real estate agent

A visionary entrepreneur, award-winning real estate leader, and builder reshaping the future of construction and development. I’m proud to be recognized as the first Black woman in the United States to solely found and lead a construction and development firm while also serving as the builder, developer, contractor, and licensed realtor.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston and began my professional journey as a science teacher and volleyball coach. One of my proudest early achievements was leading my team in Pearland ISD to an undefeated season and a district championship, earning recognition as an award-winning coach. That same dedication to excellence and team-building still drives my work today.

My passion for real estate quickly became a calling. I went all-in—earning the following certs & designations:

• National Commercial Real Estate Advisor
   
• Luxury Listing Specialist
   
• Resort & Second Home Property Specialist
   
• Certified Real Estate Investment Planning Specialist
   
• Certified International Sales Agent
   

Thanks to my CISA certification, I now operate in 10 international jurisdictions, including Ghana, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Belize, and England.

In 2021, I founded BEDDIEO Construction & Design, a minority-owned firm specializing in residential, commercial, and sustainable development projects. Today, BEDDIEO holds over $9 million in active contracts, and we’re just getting started.

But construction is only one part of our ecosystem. I’ve also launched:

• HOUSE OF BEDDIEO, our luxury home goods brand with an AI-powered e-commerce platform
   
• BEDDIEO School of Construction & Design (launching soon), which will certify youth in trades like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, project management, and carpentry
   
• Coffee & Construction™, a hands-on workshop and movement educating future developers, investors, and minority builders nationwide
   

I also lead a team under eXp Realty, where I serve as a mentor and team lead helping agents grow in both local and international markets.

I am the creator of MatchCap™, a first-of-its-kind fintech and proptech platform that automatically matches overlooked founders with aligned investors, CPAs, legal teams, business advisors, and real estate professionals. MatchCap was born out of my own entrepreneurial journey—the platform I wish existed when I needed funding, support, and a team that understood my industry. It’s more than a tech tool—it’s a system for access, equity, and legacy.

I currently serve as:

• Treasurer, Houston Black Real Estate Association (HBREA)
   
• Board Member, Texas Association of Real Estate Brokers (TAREB)
   
• Advisory Board Member, Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) Engage Advisory
   
• Advisory Board Member, HAR Government Affairs and Fort Bend Political Affairs Committees
   
• PR Committee Member, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
   
• Graduate of Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Cohort 7
   
• Member of ForbesBLK
   

Before entrepreneurship, I worked with powerhouse companies like Apple, Inc. and Amazon. These experiences sharpened my operations mindset and gave me tools I now apply across my businesses every day.

I’m also the proud founder of the Sweet Dreams Sweet Life Foundation, where we work to uplift underserved youth by addressing both economic empowerment and mental health—two pillars I believe are essential for generational transformation.

I am also a film producer and former host of the Emmy-nominated television show, The American Dream: Selling Houston, which highlights Houston’s real estate, culture, and community.

I believe in building more than buildings. I believe in building people, communities, and legacy. This is my blueprint—and I’m just getting started.