I could not recommend Don highly enough! I'm so incredibly greatful that our paths had crossed…read moreprior to needing an agent. When the time approached for my husband and I to purchase a luxury home, I thought I'd interview several real estate agents and choose from them. Our situation was that we were coming into some money and wanted to begin our search before we actually had the money. We asked to set up an interview with the first agent who specialized in luxury homes. She didn't want to meet with us until we had the money. Ok. She said she'd do an MLS search and send me some listings to look at in the mean time. I told her our dream neighborhood, Covenant Estates, and we both lamented that homes didn't come onto the market there very often. When she sent me the listings, she was trying to steer us to a different neighborhood further away. Fair enough. Listings didn't come up very much in CE, our target neighborhood, but the new neighborhood was further out of town and we worked in town. She had never bothered to ask about any of this. That weekend, I noticed a brand new "under contract" sign in CE. I texted her and asked about it. She just had an attitude of "yeah, too bad." And no explanation of why she wasn't aware of it before it went under contract and I literally never heard another word from her after that text. So, at this point I reached out to Don. I explained the entire situation, that we didn't have the money yet and that there was even an outside chance that we'd never get it. This didn't matter to Don at all! In our first conversation he laid out a plan to get us what we wanted. This included researching every agent who had sold a house in CE in the last five years and then contacting them to find out if they had anything coming on the market that hadn't been listed yet. Genius! By the end of or first phone conversation I knew he was our guy and we didn't need to talk to anyone else. It was night and day compared to my experience with the first agent. While Don was working on that, we requested to just go see a home that we kind of thought was out of our league because it just liked so incredible and we wanted to see it in person, just for fun. Don obliged us and said he thought that it can sometimes be good to go see a house you don't think you actually want because it can confirm what you do want. Well, it was the first house we saw, but we fell in love! Mind you, we didn't have the money yet. Don had so much wisdom and knowledge, he advised us as to the right moves to sort of stall until we got the money, while keeping us on the good side of the seller's agent. Simultaneously, he found a CE home that the owners had been contemplating putting on the market but hadn't yet! No one knew about it but us thanks to Don! We toured that home as well as another in a different but very close neighborhood. Well, as much as we thought we wanted to be in CE, the more we thought about it and talked it over with Don, we knew that the first home was the one for us. It was about 10 minutes away from CE, but it was 10 minutes closer to town, not further away. Don played the game expertly and gave the other agent only the necessary info at the necessary time so that we were able to be in the running for the home and when the money came in, we snatched it up! We got it for over $150,000 less than the list price. Don and Tina made the home buying process go so smoothly from that point. At one point Don mentioned something about having another closing scheduled and it hit me that all this time, he'd made us feel like we were his one and only clients, but of course he had other clients simultaneously. I'm willing to bet they all felt like they were the only ones. We've been in our dream home for 3 months now and we can't imagine another home in all of Austin that could possibly be a better fit for our family, at ANY price point. Without Don's expert advice and guidance, this house could have been the one that got away and we would have "what if'ed?" for the rest of our lives. I'll add that Don always made sure he was just advising us, but that the decisions were in our hands. He never made us feel like we were wasting his time, even when us getting the money was not a guarantee. I believe two of the seller's agents, luxury home agents, made remarks about how wonderful Don was to work with. On top of that, Don always had great recommendations for anything we needed outside of his job as our agent. We have been thrilled with the designer he recommended for us and even met with a financial planner he thought would be a good fit for us as well. Don even helped me with a lease for my old home just last month and that experience was just as impressive and smooth even though he had nothing to gain from it. I could go on all day. Do yourself a favor and hire Don. You'll not be disappointed!

Don's a great realtor! My friend recommended him, and it was an excellent recommendation. This…read morewas my first home buying experience, so i knew nothing. Don really guided me through everything, and helped me to consider things i'd never even thought about, as far as home-buying goes. He gave me some great resources, including the home searching database, a way to look up amounts of crime in potential neighborhoods, and even introduced me to what is now my favorite GPS app! When he came to pick me up the first day we went to look at houses i'd chosen, i had printed out all the houses we'd go to on a map, and optimized the route. When i got in the car, Don had a folder for me with that exact information! I'm always impressed with someone as OCD as me, organizationally. Without Don's guidance, i would've fallen in love with a house i ultimately didn't like. He really gave me a lot to think about, and i think i ultimately made the best choice for me, with his help. And the other Yelpers are right: Don's a great person, a great real estate agent, and a delight to be around. I truly enjoyed my experience with him. It's rare that anyone gets my sometimes dry and often very offbeat, off-color sense of humor, but Don wasn't offended or confused (wish i could say the same for some of the salespeople we encountered). He kept up, which really relaxes me. And here's the cherry: two months after moving into my house, i was robbed. The burglars took a bunch of stuff that is easily replaceable, but they also took a coin collection i've been building since i was seven years old. I was devastated about this, and posted on Facebook that i'd lost something very dear to me. I requested that friends donate coins to my new collection, to give it some of the sentimental value i'd lost. The very next day, Don left a tiny box on my doorstep. I opened it, and it was FULL of coins he'd collected on trips, and from relatives, with an explanation of how he'd obtained the different kinds. It was so sweet and generous and even made me tear up a little bit. A robbery can make your house seem like a very cold place, but Don really warmed it back up for me. :-)

I am a first-time home buyer. I had no idea about the process when I first started taking a look at…read morehomes, or what to expect throughout the process. Jeff was always available to provide me with the information that I need. I felt like I was in good hand. Being "emotionally" invested in buying a home, having someone who properly set, managed, and came through with expectations was such a lifesaver and made me feel so at ease throughout the entire process. Jeff was really focused on making sure people are satisfied through the process and with the outcome. I would strongly recommend Jeff to anyone looking to buy a home, especially if they are first-time homebuyers. I would trust him with his attention to detail and level of time and dedication to his clients is outstanding.

Jeff is brilliant. Since I was moving from out of state to Austin area, I was looking for a realtor…read morewho would be easy to work with virtually and can't tell enough about how easy and wonderful it was working with Jeff. He listens to your needs and works hard to find you a house you want. He never tried to sell anything and was always honest when giving opinion. Since I couldn't go checkout my new build frequently, he made sure I was updated throughout the process by visiting the site and taking pictures and videos. We communicated via text which was so easy. I've already recommended Jeff to my friends and I can't explain enough how great of a realtor he is.

Being a first time home buyer can be very overwhelming. Me and my wife had no idea where to start…read more Edwin Lui taught us so much and walked us through it every step of the way. He took his time answering all questions that had us confused. Edwin was super knowledgeable about real estate and was very patient with us when showing us house after house. Would rate him 11 out of 10 if I could. Definitely will be using him on any future purchases!

I am a Real Estate Broker in another state and Edwin acted as my buyer broker in Texas. I was…read morereferred to Edwin & Mars Hill Realty by a friend. I can not say enough good things about Mars Hill and Edwin. He negotiated, communicated, and understood what I needed. I did a 1031 exchange with deadlines and Edwin jumped into fast action when I needed it!

Working with Scott was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We brought him on to list…read moreand sell an investment property, and he exceeded our expectations every step of the way. Scott's knowledge of the market, local area, and comparable properties was immediately evident. He came prepared, priced the property strategically, and his expertise clearly contributed to a fast, smooth sale with no hiccups along the way. What also set Scott apart was his communication. He was consistently responsive (even on Sundays) and proactive throughout the entire process, keeping us informed and ahead of every decision, exactly what you want when selling an investment property. We would recommend Scott without hesitation to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and results-driven realtor.

Scott is an exceptional realtor who successfully helped us navigate our five-week out of state…read morerelocation. From the start, Scott took control of the process, including coordinating home staging. His strategy worked perfectly, resulting in multiple offers on the very first day. He easily navigated negotiations, selling our home in record time for a great price. Scott managed every detail, only consulting us when necessary, which allowed us to focus entirely on our move. We cannot recommend him highly enough--his professionalism and dedication made our transition significantly easier.

We weren't sure if we wanted a new home or pre-owned, so we grabbed James as our realtor off a…read morerecommendation from a close friend. We ended up with a new home and were so glad that we still had James there with us. He helped us to understand the process and see anything that was out of ordinary. He was able to play a roll in us talking down the builder in the price, saving us some good money. We will use James next time we're in the market for a home, new or pre-owned.

James was wonderful. Very responsive and great communication. It is nice to have a realtor who does…read morenot shy away from even the smallest tasks, as all I needed assistance with was finding a rental home. James was an advocate in getting me a fair lease. I will be contacting him again, whether it is renting or buying. Thanks again!

I contacted Austin Advantage Realtor, Mr. Gary Hoffarth, after trying, unsuccessfully by myself, to…read morefind a tenant for our rental house in north Austin. I picked Mr. Hoffarth because he was listed as the agent on a house for lease near ours in the Millwood area. I couldn't be more pleased with the service Mr. Hoffarth provided. Gary was Johnny-on-the-spot in returning my calls. He handled everything with courtesy and professionalism. He had contacts to come in for cleaning, and he had helpful suggestions about small and inexpensive changes that made the house more attractive to prospective tenants. In no time after my initial call to him, Mr. Hoffarth had a sign in the yard and a listing for our house on the Multiple Listing Service so that other realtors could show the property. And within days, even though it was mid-November and a slow time for rentals, Mr. Hoffarth had some fully qualified tenants ready to move in. My wife and I live in San Antonio. Mr. Hoffarth's office had the capacity to e-mail contracts and have them e-signed via the Internet. This saved me several trips up to Austin and expedited the transactions greatly. Because things moved along so quickly and it wasn't necessary for me to make the trip, I've never met Mr. Hoffarth face-to-face, but, if I had the opportunity, I'd certainly offer him my deepest appreciation for his very professional services. Donald C. McCann

Chris was referred to me by a friend and I couldn't have asked for a better Realtor. He left no…read morequestions unanswered and is well-versed in every aspect of a home. He clearly explained what to expect, as well as what the escrow progress entails. We closed on my first home and I'm incredibly grateful for his expertise. Thank you, Chris!

Chris is a hands-on, knowledgeable, and -- most importantly -- exceptionally helpful realtor. We…read morewere able to search for homes, tour them, make offers, close, and even handle follow-up work entirely remotely for our secondary home, and that was possible only because of Chris. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free. A few key highlights: Targeted home search: Chris set up highly specific search criteria that delivered properties perfectly aligned with our needs--including some that hadn't even hit Redfin yet. Effortless touring experience: Touring homes was a breeze. We received live walk-throughs, detailed video tours, and thorough follow-ups to every question we had. Market expertise & offer strategy: Chris provided comps along with valuable insights into market conditions. His guidance helped us craft highly competitive offers, and we're thrilled with the deal he helped us negotiate. Support beyond the sale: After closing, Chris continued to be incredibly helpful. He's well-connected and provided excellent recommendations and contacts, which made it easy for us to get started with everything we needed. Overall, we are extremely happy to have worked with Chris and look forward to partnering with him again!

So far, I've used Matt and Melissa to purchase my home, rent out my home after a few years, and…read moreultimately sell it. Each time, they have gone above and beyond what I would normally expect of a realtor team. There are a lot of traits they have that you take for granted until you work with someone who doesn't have them: accountability, expertise, and honesty to name a few. I was getting married, moving out of state, and changing jobs...all while trying to rent out my condo. They not only helped find a tenant, but Matt even went over to scrub the grout in my tiles to make sure it showed well. I lost my mailbox key and Matt helped coordinate a locksmith for my tenant. When my HVAC and fridge went out on my tenant (I lived in California), Matt provided his trusted contacts so I knew I would get those things resolved the quickly and reliably. During the sale of my condo, we were getting the run around from the buyer's bank which led to some closing delays. Matt and Melissa didn't settle for status quo and really pushed on the bank to prevent any further closing delays. At the end of the day, I wouldn't say I'm the expert on the nuances of real estate, but I didn't need to with Matt and Melissa. I can't recommend them enough!

Matt and Melissa helped me and my wife avoiding a big mistake one day before closing on a property…read more I was referred to Matt through a mutual friend and invited him one day before I close, he gave me a realistic evaluation to the property, surrounding, schools...etc. I took Matt to another property that I've been considering and it was way better from all aspects. We started the journey and it was very successful. Keeping Breakaway by my side was the right decision, and this relationship will continue for our future endeavors. Thank you guys.