The Bates International Group
The Bates International Group is not only a real estate firm. We are a financial services firm that leverages real estate as an investment vehicle to deliver value to our clients.
Founder
For over a decade, B.I.G. Founder Ebony Bates has provided exceptional real estate services to the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia community. No matter the client, Ebony strives to go above and beyond the role of a traditional realtor, providing expertise from negotiating to relocation, from mortgages to home warranties and so much more.
Ebony’s vision? Don’t stop until everyone in the community has access to an affordable home that meets their needs.
Call Ebony direct at 202-608-1822 ext: 111-138
202.608.1822 / Ext: 111-404
Partner
Muhammad Abdur-Rashid is a real estate professional with nearly two decades of experience in the private, non-profit, government and public sectors. His background includes director and leadership level positions with national non-profits, Fortune 500 investment banking firms, two internationally renowned universities, as well as two federal agencies.
Muhammad brings his wealth of knowledge and experience in marketing, organizational management, resource development, finance and research to the real estate market, for the benefit of The Bates International Group’s clients. Muhammad holds a BS in International Marketing, an MPA in International Development and Public Administration and a PhD in International Relations and Public Administration, in addition to a CIPS designation from the National Association of Realtors. When it comes to real estate, his philosophy is simple: ‘When you win, we win.”
202.608.1882 / Ext: 111-404
Agent
Albert Martin is a REALTOR in Washington D.C. who works collaboratively with sellers and home buyers to understand their needs and assist them in achieving their Real Estate goals. His knowledge and experience in marketing and advertising are key attributes he leans on to support client goals.
Albert has served in the public and private sectors during his professional career. His public sector roles include Recruitment Branch Chief, and Program Specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In these roles Albert was responsible for establishing the “Careers” brand for the agency, as well as, creating and executing nation-wide recruitment plans to further FEMA’s effort to build a robust workforce to support survivors of all-hazard disasters. Additionally, he has served as an Account Executive and Assistant Promotions Director for 96.3 WHUR-FM in the Nation’s Capital. In these roles, Albert created advertising and promotional campaigns for local and national companies to increase their brand awareness in the D.C. market.
As a member of The Bates International Group, Albert uses his professional knowledge to assist the company in achieving its goal of establishing an international network to support the investment needs of clients.
202.608.1882 / Ext: 111-520
