Where to start about our home buying experience. First off - we rented from Laura and Welcome Home Leasing for years, so when we decided to purchase our first home we knew we had to use Austin Rock City Realty and Laura as our realtors. We managed to find a house the first weekend we went looking and Laura was on top of it and got everything submitted that day. To our pain we were pitted against another buyer and Laura was there for us through the entire process - basically a home buying therapist. HA! We didn't want a bidding war, so we didn't end up purchasing the first house. (I'll also say that the broker Laura uses is amazing and because she utilizes and contracts different people for her other rental properties - listen to her when she recommends someone! She does not do it lightly!) The next weekend, Laura was more than willing to drive us around again to go exploring and then we found it. The home that would be ours! I truly believe that Laura's connections she has cultivated in the realty community as well as old Austin, along with her GET IT DONE NOW attitude is the reason why we own our home today. Laura is extremely knowledgeable about weird things that I wouldn't even think to ask about or look at when buying a home - down to the landscape and trees! The last thing I can say about using Austin Rock City realty and Laura, is that there isn't any BS. She is very straight forward and open on whether or not she thinks something is a good deal or not, which is extremely refreshing in an industry where everyone is just trying to make a buck. She'll do what it takes, as long as it takes, to find you the perfect house -- and we are so fortunate to have used Laura's services. (P.S. We also bought our home for under asking price, all thanks to Laura -- which I feel like in the current market is bonkers. ) read more

This was my first time looking for a home to buy instead of looking for a place to rent. I knew nothing about nothing. No idea what to look for or how the process works. I couldn't have picked a better realtor than Laura. She is a pro. Laura has been in the game a long time and she knows all of the tricks of the trade. She has an excellent eye to spot what is good about a property as well as it's flaws. Laura can point out red flags and dangers of a home just from the photos that are posted. She is not fooled by the endless ways sellers try to cover up the things they don't want you to see. Laura is patient and clearly loves what she does. Laura is as tough as an old punk rocker roller derby mom can be. She is great at spotting BS and squashing the BS. Does not beat around the bush. She will fight for ya. Her help and concern doesn't end at the closing. She coached me through the whole house buying process and Laura continues to keep me informed of important dates and things that I should be aware of months after closing. I don't think anyone fully understands how stressful the house buying process can be until they go through it the first time. I very much appreciate her help and guidance throughout my entire 5-6 month long process. I highly recommend Laura and Austin Rock City Realty. read more

Laura is the best!! She knows Austin so well, has her finger on the next hot neighborhood, where the good deals are, has a wonderful team including a home inspector, and an amazing mortgage broker that worked magic to get my closing done in record time. In addition to all that, her experience in leasing homes and apartments means that, chances are, she knows the house you want to buy as was the case for me! She had actually been the leasing manager, knew it's history of flooding and a faulty foundation as well as the crappy company that did the foundation! She said we were lucky that I was outbid but at the time I was crushed that I didn't get my dream home and wanted to stop looking. Laura was compassionate walking me through the disappointment and continued to send me listings she thought I'd like until I was ready to look again. She is comfortable using modern technology to work around my crazy work schedule by using face time to show me around so I could decide to make an offer on what was to become my new home!! I cannot say enough good things about her, she is my hero... if you're lucky, she will make your dream house a reality too! read more

In 2018 we bought a new home and decided to try renting our old one. We reviewed our options and contracted out management of the property. Laura and her team at Rock and Roll came highly recommended by friends and have been excellent partners through the entire process. There was so much to learn and do to make this happen! We would have had a very difficult time figuring it all out through trial and error. Contracts, risk management, repairs, tenant vetting, lease negotiation... Laura even took the time to remind us about things like changing our homestead exemption. Just finding service people is a huge job. We've gotten burned by sub-par work In the past, but Laura has worked with her sources for years so she knows they're good and gets discounts. The placement and management fees are very reasonable, considering all the hours we would be spending otherwise. I highly recommend Rock and Roll if you're considering leasing out a home or looking for a change in how you run existing properties. read more

Laura and her team at Austin Rock City Realty are absolutely wonderful and a pleasure to work with. I first met them many years ago as a tenant in a house they managed. During this time (a couple years), all requested repairs and upgrades were promptly handled in a professional manner regardless of whether they were small (e.g., broken light or clogged drain) or large (e.g., pool leakage, floor replacement, and broken fridge). Later, Laura helped me purchase some properties in Austin including my first house. The process couldn't have been smoother. Her marketplace knowledge is incredible; she quickly identified properties perfect for my needs and help me navigate the entire complex purchasing process. Currently, Austin Rock City Realty is managing my properties and I am very happy with their work in terms of finding tenants, handling repairs and renovations, and providing monthly financial statements. read more

I absolutely found my dream home with Laura's help! Laura has intimate knowledge of all the neighborhoods I was interested in looking in Austin, and helped me narrow down hundreds of options into a few dozen. We then went to each of dozens of houses to pare down the list. As soon as a new listing popped up, Laura let me know about it so we could go visit as soon as possible and have the best opportunity to find a home in the competitive Austin market. With tons of expertise in home renovation, Laura also let me know, realistically and honestly, how much work each home would require, and steered me away from homes that may have had issues. She's got the perfect combination of knowledge, experience, and an amazing attitude to help you find the dream home you can afford too. I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am with the process and with my new home! read more

I am an owner of two rental properties in Texas. I lived in California. Laura and her team manage my properties like their own houses. She and her team are very pleasant to work with, they are very proactive looking ahead for future issues and also responsive in handling all current problems. She understands the supply and demand of the housing market and always looks for a balanced interest and a win/win rental contract (the best and reasonable rental income for me and also creditable renters who feel they are paying for a fair market price for their rentals). I highly recommend Laura and her team who have up to date knowledge and deep experience of the Texas real estate market. read more

Laura first helped me when I was in college to find rentals. Then she helped me buy my first home! Then my second! I can't picture working with anyone else. She made the process so easy and enjoyable each time. She is so knowledgable and well-networked that I feel like I'm a real advantage having her working for me. She knows the market, she has great insights and observations about the homes, and she knows a lot of other realtors in the area. It took the stress out of it for me to know that I had her as a resource. She makes herself incredibly available and is very responsive. I highly recommend working with Laura for any of your Austin real estate needs! read more

We have worked with Laura and Austin Rock City Realty on several real estate transactions over the last 10 years, from finding tenants for our rental property to buying and selling houses in both high and low markets, and she's been great with every aspect. She just plain knows what she's doing, and you won't find a more trustworthy Realtor out there. We always feel like she's looking out for us in our transactions, and no one works harder. If you want a straight shooter who knows her industry and the market backwards and forwards, Laura is your gal! read more

Laura did right by my mom and me. We had to sell my mom's house in Leander and Laura knew exactly what to do to make the house presentable, and, most importantly for us, knew the things that other real estate agents do to get their foot in the door or get a lower price. In the end, we not only sold the house for quite a bit more than we expected (!!!) but we were able to sell to a single mom who had been trying to buy a house for several years. That felt good and we have Laura to thank for that. read more

Laura is hands down one of the most spirited, knowledgeable, and helpful realtors I've ever known or worked with in Austin. She has years of experience in this field as a realtor, and it shows! Highly recommend her for finding or buying a home. She was also super prompt and diligent in her efforts to help us sell our home from the very beginning. In doing so, we were able to sell our house super fast. She is the very best and considered a dear friend. Thank you again, Laura! read more

Laura is a take charge person who gets the job done. I had to sell a house in Austin and live 200 miles away. Laura helped clean out the house and coordinated the much needed repairs and work required to put the house on the market. All the work was impeccably done in time for the spring season. She always kept me updated with market analysis reports and feedback from the open houses and showings. You will not find a realtor that works harder than Laura. read more

I hired Laura because I knew of her for 40 years, as a badass record producer rollergirl realtor. I met her a few times so as a person, stellar. As a realtor, nobody better, like everyone said over the years. I had a nasty divorce with her as the one we used, and that was because of her professionalism. She handled every issue that came up along with recommendations on upgrades and pricing. There is a reason Laura is considered best in Austin. read more

My wife and I have been working with Austin Rock City Reality for nearly a decade now and we have been so pleased with Laura and the crew. Hardworking and street smart, they have never let us down with our home sales, purchases and rentals! And they continue to help us succeed in the cut throat Austin real estate market! Don't hesitate to hire our go to team, Austin Rock City Reality! Rock On! Johnny Austin of The Staylyns! read more

Laura is so great. She walked us through all our options and really let us come to the right choice. Then, she got us through the house purchasing process in a way that minimized anxiety and left us confident with our decision. She really knows her stuff and is dedicated to getting new home owners into their dream home. She's incredible honest and almostly limitlessly accommodating. I could not recommend her more highly!! read more

We were trying to sell at a difficult time (post COVID when the market took a downturn). Laura was absolutely tireless in pursuing buyers for us. She has a great understanding of the market and what sells. If work is needed to make a property more presentable she has relationships with excellent contractors, cleaners, etc. Thanks to her efforts we were able to make a good deal in a short amount of time. Highly recommended! read more

Laura is a pleasure to work with and won't rest until you find exactly what you want. We ran her all over Austin when we were looking to buy, having a great time chatting with her and getting her candid assessments of the houses. She also helped us sell a home, and our house set a new high-water mark for our neighborhood's price per square foot and still sold very quickly. We couldn't be more pleased! read more

We wanted to buy a house in an area that was hot, hot, hot. All the houses we wanted to put a contract on were gone before we could even do a walk through. Laura figured out a way to get us a brand new home that cost less than some of the previously owned homes we were looking at. She was at every walk through and made the buying process easy peezy. A great real estate agent!!!! read more

Laura is the best there is when it comes to a Real Estate Agent! I have purchased two homes through Laura and sold one and each time was a positive experience. You are always kept in the loop and never any surprises and she is there by your side even after the closing. Laura truly cares and that is hard to find these days. I would not use anyone else period. Tanis Gibson read more