Meet Richard A. Garza, President
Richard A. Garza is a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley. He first received his real estate license at the age of 18 then continued on to graduate with a BBA in Finance from Pan American University in Edinburg, TX. He first joined BIC Realty in 1977. As Richard continues working on sales in residential and commercial real estate, he has also represented many banks in selling REO properties. His knowledge of over 46+ years of experience in the Real Estate Industry allows him to provide clients with versatile, multi-market expertise. In the mid 80's, he began purchasing tracts of land and developed them into residential/ranch-type subdivisions and has since developed and sold over 10,000 acres. As a Real Estate developer, his job entails coordinating the development with engineers, city officials, city staff, utility contractors, paving contractors, water suppliers, and surveyors creating robust and loyal industry relationships. Over the years Richard has also founded and participates in BIC Investments, GR Land Corporation, Garco LTD, BIC Development, Goldstar Holdings, Ice House Ranches, GR Inversiones, and Anacahuitas companies. He is the previous Chairman of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors, Current Director of the Texas Land Developers Association, Current Member of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Current Member of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Current Member of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, Current Member of the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and has participated/served his community in so many ways over his time in the Real Estate Industry.