PT50 Austin 2020

INSIDE: AN EXCLUSIVE GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE

MEET AWARD-WINNING REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN THE AUSTIN METRO AREA

2020

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WELCOME

Platinum Top 50 President/CEO Amber Thomas explains what the organization stands for and why every home seller or buyer should work with a PT50 recognized agent

STATE OF THE MARKET

Austin Board of Realtors shares insight and stats on the state of real estate in the Austin area

Platinum Top 50 Austin President/CEO Amber Thomas Chief Operating Officer Ashton Rugh Client Services and Special Events Manager Kelly Maizel

PEOPLE OF INTEREST

Five award-winning Platinum Top 50 agents and partners on their approach to real estate

Published by

Austin Monthly Project Manager Macaulay Hammond

MAPPING AUSTIN’S GROWTH

New housing developments illustrate the metro area’s outward growth

ASK THE EXPERTS

The answers to the questions every buyer and seller wants to know

THE PT50 SCENE

Get an inside look at top producing agents at PT50’s various fun and educational events

Open Sky Media, Inc. CEO Todd Paul President Stewart Ramser VP, Sales Julie A. Kunkle Editorial Director Rebecca Fontenot Cord Director of Operations Hollis Boice Creative Director Sara Marie D’Eugenio

Editor Rebecca Fontenot Cord Art Director David G. Loyola Graphic Designer/ Production Manager David Hassmann Contributing Editors Madeline Hollern, David Leffler

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P T50 BY TH E N UM BER S The REALTORS® recognized in the annual PT50 recognition program represent the ultimate in the pursuit of excellence in their career and beyond. This snapshot highlights achievements inclusive of the entire 2020 PT50 class.

180 Semi-Finalists 10 Centurions (five-time consecutive winners with highest price per unit sold) 50 Winners 120 Finalists 64 Brokerages with at least one PT50 award-winning agent 73 PT50 agents who are certified as ABR, Accredited Buyer’s Representatives

91 Agents who have earned the GRI, Graduate Realtor® Institute designation 43 PT50 agents who are licensed brokers 1,286 Unique charities, community organizations and philanthropic events that received volunteer or financial support from PT50 agents.

SUZANNA PACKS

reating meaningful connections in real estate. That’s what we do.

How do we do it? By annually recognizing the top residential agents for their achievements in sales, service and leadership.

Why? Because we believe you deserve to be represented by the best.

Let’s be honest; today, most home searches start online. With criteria set to search your desired location and price point, you can spend hours, if not days, drowning in a sea of listings.

But no matter how digital technology revolutionizes the industry, real estate will always be a personal business.

The agents featured in this directory are some of the most accomplished residential agents in Austin and the surrounding areas.

I encourage you to explore the agent profiles.

Find a few that stand out. Connect with them.

Ask questions. They know this city, and they live and breathe real estate. I know they are ready to navigate the home buying and selling process with you.

Happy house hunting!

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STATE O F THE MARKET

SOME ULTRA-STRONG DEMAND (WITH GROWING PAINS)

AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS PRESIDENT ROMEO MANZANILLA ON THE STATE OF AUSTIN’S REAL ESTATE.

“Williamson County is drawing a lot of new commercial developments that are being built. You have Kalahari Resorts that’s scheduled to open late this year in October in the Round Rock area; Cedar Park announced a couple of months ago that there’s going to be a Domain-like shopping and work-life development that’s going to be developed there; and the Apple campus will open in 2021 that will require an additional 5,000 jobs for that campus.

There’s a lot of draw to North Austin and Williamson County and some of the smaller, adjacent towns like Round Rock and Cedar Park and even Pflugerville has passed some zoning ordinances to allow for Amazon to come in and build the proposed 3.2 million square foot distribution center as well. So, we’re seeing a lot of draw and people moving into the north area, because that’s where the development is.

There’s a lot of urban sprawl going north.”

5 M OST EXP EN S I VE Z I P CO D ES I N 2018 (AVERAGE PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT)

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$13.1 billion

Sales generated in 2018, the highest-grossing year on record

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Median price for single-family homes in 2019, an increase of 2.6 percent from 2018

Homes sold by Central Texas Realtors® in 2019

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Percentage that Austin’s gross domestic product has grown over the last 20 years

Percentage that single-family homes have increased since 2010

U.S. metro areas, including Austin, that have recovered to pre-recession values in the last decade

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“Zillow named Austin the hottest market for 2020 based on the economist interviews that they did and based on some other factors, including the unemployment being so low at 2.6 percent. Realistically, we don’t see a slowdown in the housing market in terms of appreciation here in the Austin area. There’s just a lot of demand, and if you look at the affordability as compared to some of the larger metro areas, Austin is still a bargain.

Affordability within the city is still a big topic of discussion, because the fact is that in the inner corridor, the median price for homes is now over $400,000, which makes Austin the most expensive Texas city to live in.

The city is trying to tackle some of those affordability issues with a revised land development code, but that’s a very highly debated topic in terms of the right direction we’re supposed to take with that.

The housing market in general is still very, very strong, but there is definitely an issue with most of the area having under two months of inventory and, in some areas, under one month of inventory. A balanced market is six months.

With unemployment being as low as it is, it makes it a lot more competitive to be able to sustain a steady workforce, so a lot of the new home builders are struggling with meeting deadlines because there’s such a high demand for the labor.

With the appreciation being pretty steady, a lot of people are in positions where they want to buy, but there’s nothing to buy, or they just don’t want to put their home on the market until there is a home to purchase. So, there’s that dilemma as well. I think it’s part of the growing pains that Austin is such a hot market and there are so many people that are relocating here.”

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BEST OF THE BEST GET TO KNOW PLATINUM TOP 50 SPECIAL CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS AND STANDOUTS.

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hat is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned during your time in this field?

Don’t make assumptions. This proves true with people, properties, other agents, a transaction’s outcome—everything.

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Has the Austin real estate market peaked or is it in a bubble?

Austin’s market is reflective of the city’s underlying strengths: We’re diversified in industry, have a highly educated talent pool for employers and continue to

see businesses and people move here at a rapid rate.

And with such a low inventory and high demand, Austin’s market hasn’t nearly peaked.

Do cash offers really trump all?

Cash can certainly be a strong motivator for an eager seller—especially with investment properties—or if the cash offer is competitive with a strong conventional offer. But unless they’re concerned about the appraisal at the contract price, I don’t typically see sellers discounting their prices for a cash deal.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

YVETTE & JONATHAN BOATWRIGHT REALTY AUSTIN

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ow would you describe your office culture?

We foster a collaborative and supportive culture in which agents feel confident sharing openly and holding one another accountable. Employee empowerment, trust, support and teamwork are core competencies for us, which is why we always work to send those vibes through every level of our organization. We’re proud to say we’ve been named the top workplace by either the Austin American-Statesman or the Austin Business Journal for eight consecutive years.

What qualities makes for an effective leader in this field?

Leading by example and practicing what you preach.

We focus on quality rather than quantity by aiming to serve clients at the hyper-local level and providing hands-on access to our superior customer service-oriented team. In turn, this has allowed us to empower our employees, fuel creative innovation and build a polished professional brand that’s made our company the No. 1 independent real estate agency in Austin year over year.

How do you empower your staff?

We rely on the perfect mix of brains and heart, especially the truism that happy agents lead to happy clients. Yvette can always be heard saying, “Your vibe attracts your tribe,” and we’re fortunate to have a team that really wants to collaborate professionally and make an impact in our community.

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What are the top renovations people can do to improve the value of their homes?

Kitchen and master bath are the top large renovations with the greatest return for dollars spent. Remember, if you have outdated or deferred maintenance, taking care of those issues might be your best bet to get it sold—even if the work is simply cosmetic.

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I’ve been involved with PT50 since they arrived in Austin in 2011. From the beginning, I’ve loved how the organization acknowledges and awards individuals that not only excel in real estate production, but also puts a strong focus on civic duties and continuing education. In working with them, I get to collaborate with and coach top achieving agents while partaking in a collective that cares so deeply about equipping agents with knowledge about the market and developments within this ever-expanding city.

hat traits should every successful Realtor possess?

Tenacity. You need that to continuously promote yourself, build a commission-based business and be an expert problem solver each day. I also tell my students that there are three F’s in real estate: freedom, flexibility and financial gain.

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TRAINER OF THE YEAR

KELLEY MURPHY AUSTIN TITLE

PARTNER OF THE YEAR

ow did you become a business development representative?

After graduating from Texas Tech University and starting in commercial real estate, I moved to Austin in 2006 and pivoted to the title side of the business. In the 14 years since, I have discovered a true passion for partnering with agents, brokers, lenders, builders and real estate developers—all people I love working with from a sales and business development perspective. My goal is to provide my clients with exceptional customer service, become an asset to their individual businesses by assisting in growth and achievement and to offer a top-notch title product to protect their clients in their real estate transactions.

How long have you been involved in and partnered with the Platinum Top 50 organization?

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ow did you originally become a Realtor?

My dad was a small custom home-builder and talked me into real estate because I was working as a police officer at the age of 24 and he hated that. Nearly 43 years later, I’m still selling in Austin and love it.

DIANE KENNEDY COLDWELL BANKER UNITED, REALTORS®

What are your top tips for potential homebuyers?

Do as much advance research as possible, be ready to act quickly, always be pre-qualified and, perhaps

How are you an asset to the real estate agents and their businesses?

My goal is to be viewed as a true partner to my clients through my advanced marketing skill sets, knowledge of the real estate industry and my accessibility to technological resources to assist in building opportunities and support for my clients.

most importantly, don’t get wrapped up in the minutia.

Always concentrate on the big picture.

When is the best time to list your house? When is the best time to buy?

Price-wise, the best time to list is February through June; for buyers, it’s August through December. As an agent, you’ve got to guide this process by knowing your customers’ needs and motivations.

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ASK THE EXPERTS

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ow is the Austin real estate market?

“The Austin real estate market is fueled by a very important factor, which is jobs. We currently have 1.1M jobs in the area with 50,000 job postings and only 26,000 unemployed. Take those factors and combine it with a wonderful culture makes Austin the place to relocate to.”—Job Hammond, Dash Realty

Is Austin still a good market to buy a home?

“Absolutely! The Austin market is showing no sign of slowing down. The influx of new business in our area, and future planned development, gives us a solid base for a strong market. Historically, Austin home values have remained on a steady climb, and all signs indicate that trend will continue.” Nancy LaBarbiera, SoundCity Properties

“Median prices went up 7% from 2018 to 2019. With the influx of people to the Austin/Round Rock metro area, I predict a shortage of inventory for 2020. However, today rates are still very low, around 3.5%, so it’s also a great time to buy.” —Holly McCormick, Realty Austin

What is your best advice for homeowners planning to sell in the next five years?

“Make home updates while you are still the homeowner and are able to enjoy them prior to selling.” Kim Krant Allison, Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®

Will we suffer a market setback?

“No. Even if we do have a recession (a topic of recent debate), we will have a soft landing. The reason is that high paying high-tech jobs are still coming to Austin. Every year we hear of another high-tech campus opening up for business here. It costs less to operate here than Silicon Valley. High-tech is not going away. As long as the jobs are located here, the employees will need to buy real estate. Don’t bet against Austin... Values will not slide.” Dena Davis, Dena Davis Team, Davis Company Real Estate

Should I have a Realtor on a new construction transaction?

“Absolutely, there’s more to a new build transaction than just negotiating a sales price. Taxes, HOA covents and structure of the sale are just a few reasons to have an experienced real estate professional in your corner.” —Art Fonseca, Realty Austin

What do sellers need to know?

“One thing I try to remind my clients is that just because a market is hot it does not mean that your home will just automatically sell. The true key to selling most homes for top dollar is still to prepare the home as if you are wanting to deliver it to the buyer in the best condition possible.” Holly Harris Dees, HD Realty Team 8

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What should I do to make my home ready for the market?

“Most buyers are wanting to make sure the major components of the home are working properly. They can easily change paint color and flooring; therefore, I always recommend a home inspection before going to the market and then making repairs that are uncovered during that inspection. With this mentality and transparency, there are no surprises for the seller and the buyer is made aware of exactly what they are purchasing.” Dawn Lanier, Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®

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PLATINUM TOP 50 REALTORS ANSWER BUYERS AND SELLERS’ FAQS.

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MA P P IN G AUSTIN’S GROWTH

WATCH AUSTIN GROW AS THE REGION’S POPULATION BOOMS, NEIGHBORHOODS ARE EXPANDING RAPIDLY AND PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE METRO AREA. THESE ARE A FEW NEW COMMUNITIES THAT PLATINUM TOP 50 HAS ITS EYES ON.

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929 Deer Rim Road, Leander, TX 78641 deerbrooketx.com

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3 Headwaters 708 Headwaters Blvd., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 liveheadwaters.com

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Rancho Sienna 4040 Via De Sienna Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78628 ranchosienna.com

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Six Creeks South Old Stagecoach Road, Kyle, TX 78640 6creeks.com

5 6 Wolf Ranch 1000 Legacy Crossing, Georgetown, TX 78628 wolfranchbyhillwood.com

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LISTINGS MEET 124 PLATINUM TOP 50 MEMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING SPONSORED LISTINGS.

Meredith Alderson

Compass 512-969-1260 meredith.alderson@compass.com Your partner when life changes.

Kim Krant Allison

Dru Brown

Providing highest quality service with 26 years in Austin, industry certifications and market knowledge. PT50 Finalist

With a thorough knowledge of the market and broad real estate experience, Dru’s sensible nature will help you achieve your goals within the city.

Wendi Slaton Anderson

Jean Bruns

Providing exceptional service with grace and grit. Solution oriented broker and masterful negotiator grounded in goodness.

Growing up in Austin, Jean has seen the Austin real estate market growth first hand and has gained many valuable ties to the community.

Debbie Barrera

Todd Burgener

Broker associate ABR, CNE, GRI, RENE specializing in East, South and Central Austin buyers/sellers with homes, condos, lofts.

Been in Austin 35 years, I know it all. I have years of experience and market knowledge to lead you down the right path!

Kinan Beck

Brenda Burke

With over 25 years of experience, Kinan Beck is qualified to work with first home buyers, sophisticated buyers and sellers as well. Exclusive Top Agent Network member and eXp Icon agent.

Your success is my mission!

Jen Berbas

Julie Burton

Jen’s finance background gives her an affinity for data and excellent insight on how Austin’s real estate market operates.

I believe in excellent customer care, consistent communication, attention to detail and ensuring a positive experience.

Kim Fodor Brockman

Anne-Marie Cancienne

I’m your energetic, driven, “get it done” real estate agent. My passion is creating positive experiences for my clients.

17 years of commitment in transforming the client experience. Specializing in relocation and residential buyers and sellers.

David Brodsky Properties

Tausha Carlson

DBP is a savvy boutique brokerage offering consultative residential, relocation and commercial real estate services.

Tausha Carlson, broker/owner of Marathon Real Estate, goes the distance to help buyers and sellers in the Austin area.

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® 512-619-8095 kim.allison@cbunited.com

Roots Residential Group - Compass 512-743-4653 wendi@rootsre.com

Realty Austin 512-203-1912 debbiebarrera@realtyaustin.com

eXp - The One Source Team 512-694-4777, kinan@kinanbeck.com

Realty Austin 512-655-3830 jenberbasteam@realtyaustin.com

Realty Austin 512-809-3844 kim@realtyaustin.com

David Brodsky Properties 512-657-6694 info@dbrodskyproperties.com

Wilson & Goldrick REALTORS® 512-658-5428 drubrown@wilsongoldrick.com

Realty Austin Central 512-649-6511 jeanbruns@realtyaustin.com

Twelve Rivers Realty 512-743-0201 todd@toddbrealty.com

ERA Colonial Real Estate 512-560-0652 brenda.burke@eractx.com

Willow Real Estate 512-810-9473 julieburtonsellshomes@gmail.com

Intelligent Real Estate 512-920-4188 annemarie@intelligentrealestate.com

Marathon Real Estate 512-653-1966 tausha@marathon-re.com

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Alexia Dauterive

Realty Austin 512-636-4006 alexia@realtyaustin.com Experienced Realtor specializing in helping buyers and sellers in the SW Austin, Dripping Springs and Driftwood areas.

Kathy Chappell

Dena Davis

I have 33 years of experience in the Austin area, and I love to work with both buyers and sellers.

Our clients trust us to help them find where the next chapter of their lives will be located.

Thank you, Austin!

Rosalia Chiu

Laura De Haro and Helena Kwee

Gets you extraordinary results! 19 years as Realtor, feng shui specialist, tax advisor, loan officer. Fluent in Chinese.

Our diverse team of agents are dedicated to create a positive experience, always putting your best interest at heart.

Cari Clark

Holly Harris Dees

Native Austinite with 30 years real estate experience helping sellers attain their real estate needs and financial goals.

I feel so blessed getting to work in the real estate field! After 12 years, I still love my job and helping others.

Eric Copper

Candice G. Dickey

Austin Board of Realtors 2018 Salesperson of the Year and Elite 25 member 2012 to 2020!

I am a high energy, goal-driven professional working hard to be sure clients achieve their real estate goals.

Tomas Corzo

Dorie Dillard

I bring a custom approach to every client with the understanding that everyone deserves the best possible experience.

Providing expert counsel and trustworthy advice you can count on for over 29 years in Northwest Austin.

Jenny Cureton

Carol B. Dochen

Pacesetter Properties 512-914-8859 paceprop@aol.com

Realty Austin 512-470-6978 rosaliachiu@realtyaustin.com

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty 512-924-9474 cari.clark@kupersir.com

Austin Portfolio Real Estate 512-330-1031 eric@ericcopper.com

Tomas Corzo Group 512-567-4509 tomas@tcorzogroup.com

Compass 512-618-4966 jennycuretonteam@gmail.com

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HD Realty Team 512-289-9299 holly@hollydees.com

Compass 512-839-6525 candice.dickey@compass.com

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORSÂŽ Northwest Austin 512-750-6899 | dillard@reloaustin.com

Dochen Realtors 512-345-2227 carol@dochenrealtors.com

I am passionate about real estate and specialize in Hays County and the Texas Hill Country.

As a broker, I always go above and beyond to serve my clients with professionalism and integrity.

Kasey Dalby

Robie Dodson

I am committed to making the transaction seamless while obtaining the highest possible value of integrity.

My goal: make buying and selling real estate fun! That may seem impossible, but not to me.

Keller Williams Realty - Southwest Market Center 512-688-0395 kdalby@kw.com

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Dena Davis Team, Davis Company Real Estate 512-686-3348 dena@daviscompany.com

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Realty Austin 512-565-4701 robie@realtyaustin.com

Kacy Dolce

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty 512-426-1865 kacy.dolce@kupersir.com President’s Circle, multi-generational Central Texan and Texas Monthly 5-Star Professional.

I’m from here, I work here, I love Austin!

Keith Duble

Molly Friedrich

Multi-award winning agent serving the N.W. Austin area for over 11 years!

Building dreams for each client with stellar negotiating skills, superior customer service and attention to detail.

John Dunham

Kim Fry

Delivering honest, reliable advice and experienced counsel for over 18 years in Central Austin and surrounding areas.

Over 10 years of experience selling homes in Central Austin. I am a trusted real estate advisor to my clients.

Roxanne Franco Escobedo

Gary Gentry

My goal for my clients is to create an environment of trust, honesty, support and exceptional real estate service.

37 years of experience representing buyers, sellers and relocation clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Monica Fabbio

Rebecca Gindele

18-plus years as luxury specialist, providing our fab clients loyalty, work ethic and in-depth market/high-tech business acumen.

I’ve been passionate about Austin real estate since 2000 when I bought my first home. I love what I get to do every day!

Brandy Finnessey

Cindy Goldrick

Native Austinite and divorce specialist committed to her clients’ success. PT50 Winner 2016-20, Texas Monthly 5-Star Winner.

I have been a realtor in Austin since 1981.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a guide to newcomers moving to Austin.

Art Fonseca

Drew Griffin

Milestones: Platinum Top 50 Realtors® Finalist 2020, Realty Austin Diamond Club $10M+ Top Producer 2018, 2019

Helping buyers and sellers in the greater Austin area for 15-plus years.

Matt Friedlander

Job Hammond

Serving executives and entrepreneurs in Central Austin. Let’s connect on LinkedIn. Naval Academy and Michigan Business alum.

Job enjoys working with relocation and investor clients. Strengths include responsiveness, market knowledge and negotiation.

The Keith Duble Team, eXp Realty 512-203-4200 keith@keithdubleteam.com

The Juice Real Estate Group at Compass 512-431-3654 john.dunham@compass.com

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Global Luxury 512-825-4377 | rescobedo@cbunited.com

Compass 512- 825-8891 monica@thefabpropertygroup.com

Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty 512-698-3366 brandy.finnessey@sothebysrealty.com

Realty Austin 512-461-2076 artfonseca@realtyaustin.com

Compass 512-800-0369 matt.friedlander@compass.com

Friedrich Realty LLC 512-791-9934 molly@austinrealestatetools.com

Realty Austin 512-851-3021 kimfry@realtyaustin.com

The Gentry Group, Keller Williams Realty 512-466-1843 gentry@kw.com

Realty Austin 512-587-3020 rebeccagindele@gmail.com

Wilson & Goldrick Realtors® 512-423-7264 cindy@wilsongoldrick.com

Compass 512-785-9765 drew.griffin@compass.com

Dash Realty 512-632-0757 job@altavis.com

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Jackie Horton

Realty Austin 512-706-5951 jackie@realtyaustin.com Hard working REALTOR® with over 18 years experience. I feel blessed to do what I love each day.

Laura De Haro and Helena Kwee

Charla Housson

Our diverse team of agents are dedicated to create a positive experience, always putting your best interest at heart.

I am passionate about serving my clients to ensure that the individual needs of each buyer or seller are achieved.

Michael Harrell

Kevin Hutchison

Our team prides itself on being mostly referral based. It is the best form of marketing & a true honor to our business.

I’ve been licensed since 2000. I can juggle on command, eat my weight in breakfast tacos and serve you at a high level.

Amber Hart

Kristen Jacobs

Amber is a native Austinite and award-winning agent with over 14 years of experience selling Austins finest properties.

My business is built on integrity, experience, education and a servant’s heart. My clients’ success is my success!

Jason Heffron

Gretchen Lynn Janzow

Jason specializes in central Austin neighborhoods north of the UT campus Allandale, Brentwood, Crestview and Hyde Park.

Central Texas native enjoying delivering service with integrity for 14+ years to residential and farm & ranch clients.

Perry Henderson

Sudhakar Karumuri

People say we are Austin’s premier selling team.

SK is a consummate salesman, SK believes in following ethics. Referrals are a big source of his business.

Michelle Hendrix and Khani Zulu

Joe & Cara Keenan

Keller Williams Realty 512-484-5919 lauradharo@gmail.com

H Squared Real Estate Team - Keller Williams 512-732-3806 hsquaredrealestateteam@gmail.com

Keller Williams Luxury International 512-415-9023 amber@amberharthomes.com

Compass 512-658-8822 jason.heffron@compass.com

Berkshire Hathaway Texas Realty 512-791-7462 perry.henderson@bhhstxrealty.com

Hendrix & Zulu Group hendrixzulugroup@compass.com

Results Driven, Providing Luxury Service at EVERY Price Point

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Realty Austin 512-657-9311 kristenjacobs@realtyaustin.com

Realty Austin 512-431-5761 gretchen@realtyaustin.com

All City Real Estates, Ltd. Co. 512-964-8693 skarumuri@yahoo.com

Realty Austin 512-415-7653 keenan@realtyaustin.com

Focused on integrity, energy, compassion and inventiveness, they serve others to help them accomplish their ambitions.

Matt Holm

Diane Kennedy

Consistently named in the top 10 of all real estate agents in Austin, Matt Holm is a powerhouse in the Austin market.

I have enjoyed a very successful career of over 40 years making both buyers and sellers happy with their experience.

Compass 512-769-1695 mattsellsaustin@gmail.com

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Realty Austin 512-680-4344 charlahousson@realtyaustin.com

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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® 512-750-2950 diane@dianekennedy.com

Tara Knight

Keller Williams 512-751-4834 taraknight12@gmail.com Well-rounded Realtor, world class service.

Serving Round Rock, Georgetown and all of Williamson County.

Fara Kosari

Noa Levy

Patience, in-depth community and market knowledge, effective negotiating skills and a high-quality professional network are hallmarks of how Fara works.

Superior market knowledge, expertise, innovation and social media marketing skills— used for the highest level of service.

Nancy LaBarbiera

Francie Little

A native Texan and Austin resident for 20 years. Providing excellent, full-service real estate services for my clients.

Luxury real estate broker delivering the highest level of professionalism, expertise and integrity.

Dawn Lanier

The Roman Lopez Real Estate Team

Extensive real estate experience, lifelong Austinite, astute negotiator and consistent multimillion dollar producer.

Customer care is our team’s #1 priority. We create clients for life by treating every client as if they are family.

Jill Leberknight

Jayna Love Homes Team

Enthusiastic teacher and creative guide to finding real estate solutions that fit your life story.

Extraordinary client service experiences, market expertise and stellar results are our promise to each and every client.

Susie Lee

Tina Mallach

Realty Austin 512-789-8300 slee@realtyaustin.com

Mallach & Company 512-587-9127 tina@mallachandcompany.com

Looking for next level service? My dedication to clients is epic and lasts well past closing.

Central Austin specialist.

Tina believes that at Mallach & Company, our success is a daily journey based on faith, joy, hard work and perseverance.

Kristee Leonard

Nicole Marburger

Driven by a passion to give back to those in need with at least 20% of her GCI donated to charities.

Platinum Top 50 Winner 7 years in a row.

Nicole is the owner and executive broker of Legacy Real Estate Group. She is an influencer in the Austin real estate market and ranks among the top agents each year.

Erika Levack

Chris Matthews

Erika is a broker associate and top producer who thrives on learning, grassroots volunteering and community leadership.

Premium service, coordination, attention and advisement. Placing you above all else. I am yours for life. Love, Chris

Realty Austin fara@realtyaustin.com, 512-573-7979

SoundCity Properties 512-964-3893 nancylabarbiera@gmail.com

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® 512-914-2072 dawnlanieratx@gmail.com

eXp Realty 512-294-7296 jill@agentjill.com

The Leaders Realty, LLC 512-695-5144 Kristee@TheLeadersRealty.com

Compass 512-771-6588 erika.levack@compass.com

The Boutique Real Estate 512-659-3898 noa@breaustin.com

Austin Portfolio Real Estate/KW Luxury Homes Int’l 512-468-5753 francie@francielittlehomes.com

Keller Williams Realty 512-947-2250 roman@romanlopez.com

Keller Williams Realty 512-217-1875 jayna@jaynalovehomes.com

Compass - Legacy Real Estate Group 512-653-9999 | nicole@legacyrealestategrp.com

Austin Home Seekers 512-703-7416 chris@memorizemyemail.com

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Vanessa Nunez

eXp Realty 512-750-5716 vanessanunez.realtor@gmail.com “It is all about you” is my motto with my clients, it is finding the perfect balance of lifestyle in a home and location.

Luisa Mauro

Courtney Oldham

My Italian family instilled that owning property is the best investment. It’s an honor assisting others reach their real estate dreams.

We help build, manage and guide a clear path through the homeownership journey.

Arlene Maze

Allison Olson

Arlene brings knowledge as a real estate investor, CPA and business owner to provide comprehensive real estate services.

Licensed since 2005. An experienced negotiator. Certified luxury home marketing specialist. Trusted. Loyal.

Holly McCormick

Sari Pearce, CRS, SRES

Holly excels at creating intricate marketing plans for each unique home, putting together complicated deals and negotiating.

15+ years experience Austin-Lake Travis broker associate with positive energy. Expert negotiator and marketer. Speaks Japanese.

Adrianne McEwen

Michael Peccon

Broker associate | 10+ years of experience | Efficient | Communicative | Friendly

Focusing on integrity, hard work, dedication and creative service in every real estate transaction.

Lisa Muñoz

The Janis Penick Team

Committed to excellence and passionate about helping you reach your real estate goals.

Proudly serving Austin for 20 years!

Award-winning team specializing in residential and farm and ranch properties in the Lost Pines area of Bastrop County.

Hanalei Myers

Amanda Ponce

An award-winning, passionate agent and native Austinite that grew up in the home building industry. I love Austin!

Track record exceeding desired results for our clients. An exceptional customer experience delivery is the #1 goal.

Deborah Novelli

Ruth E. Powers

What sets me apart? The best service and best results! I love what I do, I love this town and you’ll love working with me!

I provide real estate assistance with the same tenacity, determinate and high ethical nature that I live by.

Luisa Mauro Real Estate 512-633-8220 luisa@lmauroatx.com

Dochen Realtors 512-789-1892 arlene@dochenrealtors.com

Realty Austin 512-699-5590 hollymccormick@realtyaustin.com

Real Time Realty Group at Keller Williams 512-300-7647 adrianne@realtimerealtygrp.com

Realty Austin 512-856-4549 lisamunoz@realtyaustin.com

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® 512-573-1432 hanaleimyers@gmail.com

Realty Austin 512-699-0856 debbie@realtyaustin.com

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Compass 512-809-5495 courtney@oldhamrealestate.com

Realty Austin 512-694-2251 allison@realtyaustin.com

Realty Austin 512-516-1972 sari@realtyaustin.com

Classic Realty of Texas, LLC 512-565-5933 michael@crotx.com

RE/MAX Bastrop Area 512-921-9134 janis@janispenick.com

Keller Williams Realty SW 512-931-1492 austingrpoffers@gmail.com

Realty Austin 512-964-3434 ruth@realtyaustin.com

Gay Puckett

JB Goodwin, REALTORS® 512-917-1542 gay@gaypuckett.com After almost 20 years in residential real estate, I know the secret is to take exemplary care of your clients.

Paul Reddam

Charles Runnels

I reduce the stress and uncertainty of the real estate process so that folks can be happy buying or selling their home.

Buying and selling a home is not just a transaction, but a relationship. My goal is to make you a client for life. charlesrunnels.com

Kent Redding Group

Lauren Schauer

Purpose driven. Passion led. People focused.

Carrying Chip and Joanna Gaines’ character and expertise into buying and selling homes in the Williamson County market!

Robin Rhoads

Schmitz & Smith Group

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® South Austin 512-919-2473 | robinlovesatx@gmail.com

KW - Austin Portfolio Real Estate 512-794-6700 toia@ssgaustin.com

Austin native Robin Rhoads is fueled by a longtime passion for property investment and the power of home ownership.

Our service will never be defined by price, but by the quality of the service we deliver.

Elizabeth Riley

Dallas Seely

Luxe Property Group brokered by eXp Realty 512-658-0045 elizabeth@luxepg.com

The Seely Group 512-777-9530 dallas@seelyproperties.com

I am 100% passionate about treating my clients like they’re my one and only before, during and long after the sale.

The Seely Group has won multiple awards including top five teams in Central Texas, 2019 & 2020 Platinum Top 50 Winners.

Christina Roberto

Lisa Sexton & Susan Doyle

ERA Colonial Real Estate - Georgetown 512-417-7403 christina.roberto@eractx.com

Compass 512-751-7321 / 512-658-8229 Lisa.Sexton@compass.com Susan.Doyle@compass.com

Client perception and satisfaction is my most important metric. Exceeding client expectations is my number one goal.

Luxury sales reimagined.

Ryan Rodenbeck

Shanan Shepherd & Tamara Nelson

Spyglass Realty 512-965-1480 ryan@spyglassrealty.com

Shepherd Nelson Realty 512-922-3002 team@shepherdnelson.com

Helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals of home ownership for 16 years.

Serving with uncompromising integrity and passion, Shanan and Tamara are the experts in Leander/Cedar Park/Georgetown.

Mary L. Rodriguez

Betsy Smith

My passion to help others is the reason why I love real estate; I help others attain their dreams while attaining mine.

Betsy brings honesty, fun, humor, passion and knowledge to the table in this demanding Austin real estate market.

Homesville Realty Group at Compass 512-789-0869 paul@homesville.com

Berkshire Hathaway Texas Realty 512-797-5737 kent@callkent.com

eXp Realty, Associate Broker 512-300-6019 mary@austinrealhomes.com

Realty Austin 512-914-0183 charles@realtyaustin.com

Magnolia Realty 512-963-5772 laurenschauer@magnoliarealty.com

Realty Austin 512-348-5888 betsy@realtyaustin.com

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Chris Tinnell

Compass 512-626-8811 chris.tinnell@compass.com I am very hands on and take care of all of the details so my clients can focus on other things.

Jennifer Smith

Raymond Torres

A champ at getting sellers to their goals and a love for being present with buyers. Smart.

Service. Sold!

Live, grow and give back to your community!

Jeannette Spinelli

Gregory Tran

Spinelli Residentials’ concierge approach creates an exemplary and service-obsessed experience for lasting relationships.

Always striving to improve the client experience, Greg delivers results while providing 5-star service.

Jack Stapleton

Camille Ulmann

Buying a home should be fun, and selling one should be hassle free. Looking for a pro?

Call Jack: 512-264-5115!

I have lived in and loved Austin for over 50 years! My motto: “Rely on my reputation; count on my character.”

Ana Swanson

Sijo Vadakkan

With over 27 years of experience working with luxury clients, I work with buyers who know what they want and sellers who know what they have.

Constantly ranked in the top three in sales production in Austin metro area and multiple times winner of ABJ and Max awards.

Nancy Taute

Cristina Valdés

Offering professional, knowledgeable and loyal service to clients for 17+ years.

Clients consider Cristina Valdés a trusted advisor and valuable resource for all of their real estate matters.

Dyron Taylor

Greg Vassaur

Exceeding expectations for your Austin-area real estate needs.

Greg’s called Central Texas home for 25 years.

His goal when working with clients is to bring experience that matters and integrity to build trust.

Tammy Templin

Amani Wang

Selling real estate for over 20 years and I still love what I do! Living and working in the beautiful Lake Travis area.

Whether multiethnic or technic, refer them to me quick! Being international with a master’s in engineering, that is who I serve best.

Keller Williams Realty 512-532-5550 Jennifer@SmartServiceSold.com

Spinelli Residential Group, KW Austin Portfolio Real Estate 512-784-8022 | jeannette@jeannettespinelli.com

Realty Texas 512-264-5115 jack@realtytexas.com

Ana Luxury Homes 512-663-5816 ana@analuxuryhomes.com

Dochen Realtors 512-497-5940 nancy@dochenrealtors.com

The Dyron Taylor Group - Keller Williams Realty 512-531-2922 dyron@dyrontaylor.com

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® 512-796-5559 tammy@tammytemplin.com

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Realty Austin 512-297-5133 raytorres@realtyaustin.com

Gregory Group - Keller Williams Realty 512-765-4337 greg@gregorygrouptx.com

RE/MAX Austin Skyline 512-656-7502 camille@teamcamille.com

Trinity Texas Realty, Inc. 512-740-2262 sijo@trinitytxrealty.com

Realty Austin 512-789-0309 cristinavaldes@realtyaustin.com

Better Homes & Garden - HomeCity 512-587-9528 gvassaur@homecity.com

Keller Williams Luxury International 512-762-7253 amani.austinhomes@gmail.com

Linda Welsh

Linda Welsh Realty Group 512-657-4033 linda@lindawelshrealty.com Helping buyers, sellers and investors with their real estate needs in and around the Austin area for over 20 years.

Kim Wilkin

Wes & Prima Womack

An award-winning Realtor, Kim creates lasting relationships through her experience, dedication and market knowledge.

We lead with a serving heart and are firm believers this is a relationships game and not a numbers game.

Schuyler Williamson

Kimberly Wolfman

Ranked in Austin’s top 1%, Williamson Group delivers paramount service and expertise to buyers, sellers and investors.

Enthusiastic connector and seasoned problem solver, focused on clients needs, with a warm personal touch.

Realty Austin 512-632-3992 kimwilkin@realtyaustin.com

Williamson Group Real Estate 512-437-1059 schuyler@wgrouprealestate.com

Womack Real Estate 512-626-0621 wes@womackrealestate.com

Wolf Real Estate 512-913-1282 kimberly.wolfman@gmail.com

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