At Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, we have everything in place to deliver like no one else. We’ll work with you as a true partner and guide you through each step of your journey. Who you choose to represent your property should be as exceptional as you are and as your next chapter is going to be. Doing more is our distinction.
An alumna of The University of Texas, Dawna began her business and real estate career in Austin. Her extensive real estate background began with being a commercial and residential real estate appraiser. During this time she gained invaluable knowledge of the Austin and Central Texas real estate communities and property values.
In 1994, Dawna joined Amelia Bullock Realtors where she established herself as a broker associate with a strong reputation as a relocation specialist for both buyers and sellers. She became known as a reliable and resourceful professional with valuable contacts throughout Austin’s business and financial communities. Her relocation experience led her to be a preferred broker for several high-tech companies, including an international group who moved their corporate headquarters to Austin from the West Coast. In 2014, Amelia Bullock Realtors sold to Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty and this is where you will find Dawna continuing to help past and current clients with all aspects of real estate.
Dawna has a thorough foundation and understanding of what it takes to assist a client in the most successful manner possible. These characteristics are reflected in statistics that have named her among the top 1% of Realtors in Austin. Her association with the well-known Sotheby’s International Realty name gives all of her clients superior global exposure. Her membership in The Institute of Luxury Home Marketing and Million Dollar Guild further ensures her ability to give clients specific market knowledge and expertise in marketing luxury and estate homes. She applies a professional and positive attitude, stays knowledgeable of current market conditions, has exceptional negotiation skills, and is known for her sharp attention to details. With these skills and dedication, Dawna cultivates trust and develops friendships with her clients. All of this is the key to her successful business and large referral base of past and present clients. She has a strong work ethic and love for the real estate industry and she will take care of you and your referrals as though they were family.
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We met Dawna in 2004 through Dell relocation services. Dawna is a long-time Austinite and gave us a wonderful introduction to the city - and helped us find the home we would live in for 17 years! Recently we became emptynesters and a job opportunity took us out-of-state. We knew we wanted to work with Dawna to make our remote sale as smooth as possible. Home styles had changed since 2004 and she was spot on about a few necessary upgrades to our property that we initially resisted, but that when completed helped our home sell quickly. We’d moved much of our furniture to our new city and when we resisted staging the Austin home, she quickly introduced us to virtual staging and diligently worked with us to find an appropriate look for our property. Dawna was sensitive to our travel concerns in the face of COVID and streamlined the sales process with our out-ofAustin commitments. Dawna has a calm and gracious manner and tempers the exchanges between buyer and seller during what can be a dynamic and emotional time. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to friends, family and co-workers.
We enjoyed working with Dawna in our relocation to Austin. She worked hard to find areas and homes that met our needs. Dawna organized our house-hunting weekend to be very efficient - allowing us to see many homes in a short period of time. As a result, we found the house and neighborhood that met our needs and desires. She assisted with the inspections and guided us smoothly through the house-buying process. We found the perfect home for our growing family and would recommend Dawna to others knowing she would work hard to provide the same results for them as well.
Dawna Cekuta of Sotheby’s was referred to us by my wife’s company’s relocation department. We were relocating from Seattle to Austin, interviewed 3 different realtors, and chose Dawna because of her engagement level, her positive attitude, and her deep knowledge of the area that we were targeting. Itwas a very challenging market for buyers, with homes selling before they ever went on market, regularlyselling for well over asking price, and multiple competing offers within hours or days of a house going onthe market. Despite the hysteria, Dawna didn’t rush us. She spent the time we needed exploring themarket remotely, by sending us information and answering questions while we were in Seattle, by spending a ton of time with us showing us the area and examples of homes in each neighborhood of the school district we decided to target for our daughter when we came to Austin, and then once we settled on one neighborhood, staying laser focused on everything that happened in that neighborhood. She listened very well, asked good critical questions to help us ensure we were clearly thinking through our focusing process, and occasionally provided information about other areas that we may not haveconsidered yet. The neighborhood we decided to target was in extremely high demand, and Dawna supported our decision and didn’t try to just sell us something anywhere. Once we identified that neighborhood, she utilized her network to find out when houses were going to come to market, and get us involved with them, before they ever came on market. She pre-checked the houses out for us, helped us only put energy on those that were good for our family, and ensured we had a chance at the pre-market sales that almost no-one else was even seeing. She knows the other realtors in the area, and she was a great representative keeping us in the game when most people were getting frustrated. We made several offers that weren’t successful, and she helped us stay sensible, not overpaying for houses that weren’t exactly right. When we finally found the one that was, despite there being a very difficult seller who kept changing their mind about if they wanted to sell, when they wanted to sell and how much they would accept or not, she helped us stay in touch and make the right communications, offers, and cooling off periods to finally close that deal at the most reasonable price possible and get us into our house. She coached and supported us through all the skills we had to have in that market, knowing exactly what we wanted and where we could be flexible, being prepared, informed, focused, decisive,and strategically patient when appropriate. After we bought our house, Dawna helped my mother relocate to the area and buy a house nearby as well, and Mom had a great experience with her too. Dawna has stayed in touch with all of us and kept us abreast of market trends and answered numerous questions about home improvements and their effect on our home’s value, as well as referring us to providers. Most recently, when we recently decided to buy a retirement home on the beach in Florida, she spent considerable time researching realtors all along the Atlantic coast and connecting us with several outstanding realtors that helped us in a similar challenging area scouting and home buying process there. Dawna is skilled, savvy, energetic, persistent, and very pleasant to work with, and we can’t recommend her enough.
Here we are again with another successful sale! After a lot of thought, I could easily write something that is a cliché, “How wonderful she is”, “Always answers your questions” and “Was always available at any time.” All that is true, but I have decided to go with the approach that means the most to Linda and I. As you know, family is very important to us! When you speak about family, we become very serious and attentive and that’s how personal it is to us. They do not teach this in real estate school and sometimes experience will not always teach morals and values. Your morals and values are very much like ours and it allows us to trust in your judgement, calm us when things seem dire, and listen to your thoughts on how best to handle the sale of our home. There are no shortcuts with you and you always know what to do as soon as we mention it. Dawna, we consider you a part of our family, we love you very much, and we look forward to seeing you with the future sales of family and friend’s homes. Again, thank you so much for helping us on our journey in life and we will never forget you.
JOE AND LINDA N.
6501 RUSTY RIDGE DRIVE LISTED AT $1,275,000
600 LOGANS LANE LISTED AT $3,950,000
73 ST STEPHENS SCHOOL ROADLISTED AT $1,385,000
2833 UNIVERSITY CLUB DRIVE LISTED AT $950,000
52 PASCAL LANE LISTED AT $1,950,000
8409 CHALK KNOLL DR LISTED AT $1,550,000
Over the last two centuries, Sotheby’s auction house has built an iconic brand with unparalleled prestige. Today, Sotheby’s International Realty builds on its legacy with the auction house by offering the same elevated standards and exemplary service. We harness the global power of the Sotheby’s name and its proprietary database of clients to create unique opportunities and introduce your property to the most qualified buyers all around the world.
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty inherited this iconic brand name, building on its centuries-long legacy by delivering unrivaled real estate services. Our reputation for quality service and expertise is unmatched. This is our unique difference. While our brand is inherently local, our reach is global and that means more exposure that connects sellers with qualified homebuyers all around the world.
Kuper Realty Corporation was founded in 1972 by Charles Kuper Sr. and his son Charles Jr. (Charlie) to facilitate the sales and marketing of their personal commercial real estate ventures in San Antonio. In 1976, Kathleen Kuper joined her husband and son with the intention of establishing the best service-oriented, residential real estate firm in the city. She brought her drive, dedication, and integrity combined with her gracious personality to the company, creating a unique culture that has carried through to today. That local legacy then combined with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand as the regional affiliate for Central Texas in 1978, taking the power of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty to the next level.
The company is now led by J Kuper, who has spent the last decade transforming the business and growing it to exponential levels. It remains our mission to be the leader of luxury real estate in Texas by providing service that exceeds expectations, delivering knowledge that surpasses the competition, and presenting progressive marketing and innovative technology that outperforms the industry demand.
Our Numbers are Your Assurance
81 COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES
1,100 OFFICES WORLDWIDE
26,000 GLOBAL SALES ASSOCIATES
1744 THE YEAR SOTHEBY’S HERITAGE BEGAN
1.2 million ENGAGED SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
Annual Global Sales Volume
$167 BILLION
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The Only True Global Real Estate Brand
The Sotheby’s International Realty® network was founded in 1976 and shares nearly three centuries of heritage with Sotheby’s, both selling some of the world’s most cherished possessions.
Sotheby’s International Realty is the only truly global luxury real estate company with 26,000 advisors working in more than 1,100 local offices across 81 countries and territories. Our unparalleled network works together to meet your needs and expectations, meaning our team at Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty offers clients direct access to the global real estate marketplace and an unparalleled platform for transitioning to and from Texas.
Our Reach Brings the World to Your Property
We make your listing easy to find online with our Webby Award-winning website and finely tuned SEO. Sothebysrealty.com and kuperrealty.com enable millions of visitors to immerse themselves in engaging videography, impactful photography, and inviting virtual tours while searching for properties locally or across the globe.
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We work with the best online and print publishers to drive more performance and return for our clients.
Sotheby’s International Realty has exclusive advertising partnerships with the most significant media companies and real estate-focused websites in the world. With an emphasis on brand exclusivity, we have contracted with strategic media powerhouses whose innovation, experience, and international impact allow us to give unmatched exposure to our listings worldwide. Our advertising plans are driven by a consumer-centric approach, targeting potential buyers and sellers at all stages of the real estate journey.
Our Top Media Partners
As soon as your property is on sothebysrealty.com, it is also distributed across a variety of leading websites across the world, maximizing reach and exposure. The exposure and worldwide reach of our listings is a crucial piece of what sets us apart from the rest of the industry.
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty boasts an internal creative division dedicated to mastering the art of showcasing our exclusive properties, exceptional agents, and the company itself. Our comprehensive marketing approach encompasses a wide array of services, ranging from graphic design to event coordination, digital marketing to public relations. Working in tandem, our in-house brand managers and a network of reliable partners provide strategically sound solutions for our agents, benefiting their clients— sellers, developers, and investors alike. Through established ties with both traditional and modern media channels, combined with state-of-the-art technologies and social media tactics, our team ensures optimal visibility for the properties and agents we represent, thereby establishing a strong brand presence in the market.
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Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty takes great pride in producing top-notch print marketing pieces that showcase our extraordinary properties and our professional photography. Articulating a property’s story in print is crucial. We craft refined, magazinequality brochures that showcase the property’s unique features and history. Additionally, we create direct mail campaigns that break through the noise and stand out in a mailbox with their distinctive design.
Beyond the basics, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty hand-selects the premier print publications covering the San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, and Boerne regions to work with, along with statewide and national publications in specific feeder markets. We target media partners that focus on real estate, luxury lifestyle, art, events, and philanthropic missions and design bespoke advertisements for our agents and our exclusive listings.
Conceived in the belief that home and extraordinary living are inextricably entwined, RESIDE® is the Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s magazine devoted to art and inspirational homes and lifestyles worldwide. RESIDE casts its net wide to discover the very best of gracious living. We present it to our readers through captivating editorial centered around Sotheby’s Auction, interior design trends, architecture, locations, and lifestyles alongside our exclusive listings.
Our Modern Approach for a Digital World
While we’ve always been able to quickly adapt to our changing world and industry, robust digital marketing has been the cornerstone of our strategy for years. 90% of home buyers begin searching for their home online, so it’s essential for Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty to have access to digital outlets to promote our listings.
Our digital property advertising programs allow agents to place advertisements and upgrade property listings on high-profile websites at exclusive rates and engage local, national, and international consumers through effective content marketing and geotargeted campaigns, whether it be through e-mails, advertorials, social media marketing, or display ads. We have longstanding partnerships with local media outlets plus other custom programs that provide exposure for listings throughout the entire digital environment.
Our Reputation is Your Advantage
Our press office possesses strong relationships with leading national and international media outlets who drive buyers to our website and your property. We are the most profiled luxury real estate brand in the news.
The Sotheby’s International Realty brand creates exclusive content featuring our property listings on multiple social media platforms and engages with more than a million followers each day. Additionally, our YouTube channel has more subscribers and video views than any other real estate brand.
Locally, our social media team at Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty works to support our agents and showcase our exclusive listings effectively across various social media channels. The team collaborates closely with our agents to create tailor-made content that highlights the unique features of each property, ensuring that our listings gain maximum exposure.
By having a dedicated social media team in-house, we can respond swiftly to market trends and adapt our strategies based on real-time data and feedback. This agility allows us to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our experts are well-versed in the preferences and interests of our target audience, enabling us to curate content that resonates with potential clients in our specific markets.
You’ll See the Results as They Unfold
We provide data on the web traffic for your listing broken down by site and location in a live, dynamic Seller’s Report. This helps steer the sales strategy along the way and guide informed decisions.
We leverage our brand’s heritage and sophistication. Connect with affluent consumers who share our vision. Go above and beyond to meet clients’ needs. Offer the only true, worldwide luxury real estate network. Partner with leading media to obtain the best exposure. Provide unparalleled reach to qualified buyers and sellers. Showcase every listing with the highest quality production. Utilize the latest technology for even greater impact. Deliver a singular client experience. Nothing compares.