I was sort of lost, looking for my first house, and somehow found Jon. This was the best thing that could have happened because I believe only he could have led me to finding the perfect home. What's brilliant about Jon is he takes a very critical view of every property, looking for bad maintenance practices, long term problems, foundation issues, etc... He's not simply trying to sell you a home, he wants to arm you with all the information you need to make the right decision. Jon is the type of partner you build a long term relationship with. I couldn't be happier. Also, his experience and savvy directly saved me money on the house. The best decision you'll make is hiring Jon read more

I cannot express enough how wonderful it was to work with Jon - methodical, diligent, available, and the deal maker! Jon was our second agent after 6 long months of being led on without any real directions. Jon helped us see different options, kept an open mind for us, and really helped to find us this home. Having been in the house for two weeks now, we realize how lucky we were for his amazing foresight and stamina to make this happen for us. I think we owe him like 40 vacations considering the volatility of this market, in specific. Look no further - let me tell you first hand Jon Chambers is the agent you are looking for! Seriously. read more

Jon is the first realtor we have ever worked with, this being our first home purchase. We were so pleased with the personal attention and guidance we received from him throughout the confusing and daunting process of finding an affordable home in Austin, TX! His services and expertise were worth it! He kept our interests in mind the whole time, and looked out for our purchase as an investment in our future, and an emotional decision as well. He was constantly available by phone or text, willing to meet us in a timely fashion, and he even did property scouting for us in our absentia (we were house hunting while living out of town). He was knowledgeable about the home inspection process, and during showings was able to point out structural flaws in homes we saw, and warn us away from them. Jon is an expereinced home buyer and realtor, and I would refer him in full confidence to all my friends and family! We have now owned our home for a year, and are incredibly happy with the purchase. I know if any crazy questions come up regarding warranties or tax forms, Jon will get right back to me with the answers! read more

My wife and I worked with Jon when we were deciding to move to Austin and weren't sure if we wanted to buy a home or rent a downtown condo. Jon's knowledge of the nearby downtown communities as well as his specialty in the downtown condo market made the process efficient for us to narrow down our choices. When we decided that we wanted to either be downtown or in SOCO, Jon's knowledge of downtown living was impressive. He could share the granular detail of each property that helped narrow our choices down and the decision was easy. We couldn't be more happy with where we are living and if you want a hard working specialist in downtown living, Jon would be our recommendation. read more

My Husband and I had been looking for a house for sometime and had decided to take a break. We were driving through a neighborhood and saw Jon's sign in a yard that we actually liked. We called him up and he called us back within five minutes. From the beginning, we liked Jon. He offered us a fresh and straight-forward approach to searching for a home. He has a talent for understanding what people are really looking for and didn't waste our time. He was patient with our decision-making and respectful of our choices, absolutely no-pressure. Jon helped us find our home and we were completely happy with the services he provided, ALL the way through. If you are looking for a resourceful, knowledgeable and genuine realtor, Jon is your guy! read more

Jon helped us find our first home in 2012 and our second home just weeks ago. He is knowledgeable, disciplined, generous with his advice. He is thorough in his research, balanced in his judgment of the pros and cons of the property. He can unearth the hidden gem, keep you level headed and help you negotiate. At no time did we feel pressured to make a hurried decision. We were glad to have him on our side navigating this sellers' market in Austin. read more

In choosing a realtor in Austin, you'd look for two things. First, deep knowledge of the area - the character of neighborhoods, quality of builders, etc. Second, an understanding of real estate - what's going to be a good investment, not only for resale but the assessment of a home's likelihood to have any serious issues. Jon's got both areas down pat. But you get a lot more with Jon. He's patient - not out to get a quick buck, but will bend over backwards to find the right place for you - and he takes the time to get to know what you want. He's a voice of reason - it's easy to get excited about a property and sometimes hard to be objective about it if you have an irrational emotional attachment. He can provide the reality-check we all need. He's also just a genuinely nice guy - does that count for anything in real estate? I don't know, but they're the kind of people I want to do business with. I wish I could take Jon with me as an agent for all major purchase decisions. I trust him completely, and with no other real estate agent have I been so sure that he was purely working with my best interests in mind. read more

Jon helped my mom and aunt find a house a few years ago and was incredibly patient with what was obviously a stressful and lengthy process. He is just so sweet, funny, and very knowledgable about buying a house. He has always been available to answer questions and help us look into potential purchases. Jon is our go-to realtor and I would absolutely recommend him! In fact, I already have - a friend followed my advice and bought her house with Jon's help. read more

After interviewing several realtors recommended by friends, I decided to work with Jon to sell my downtown condo and buy a house this year (2011). I initially felt more comfortable with Jon because of his laid back, no pressure style. I did not like the realtors who acted as if real estate is an exact science - he understands that both buyer and seller are human and will look at properties from a variety of perspectives. He always carried himself as an educator rather than a salesman, which is exactly what I was looking for. Several realtors "strongly" encouraged me to list the condo for substantially less than I thought it was worth (based on what they perceived as comps, but I didn't) - which I took as an attempt to churn clients and just get deals closed. At all times, Jon simply provided information about the market but deferred to me on price and understood that he is there to assist the process, not commandeer it. He is genuinely looking to make his clients happy, not just turn properties. That is what sets Jon apart in my mind. Long story short, he sold my condo for my original asking price without ever listing it on MLS. Through his network of realtors, he found several potential buyers that viewed the condo when they were making their downtown rounds with those realtors. They viewed it several weeks before I had planned to put it on the market - I was in no rush and still trying to determine whether my asking price was too high. The ultimate selling price was substantially more than what other realtors told me would be the maximum I could expect in this market. We then looked all over Austin at about 30 houses until we narrowed down the neighborhoods to South Austin. Jon was surprisingly informed about every neighborhood we searched - Allandale, Rosedale, Cat Mountain, Tarrytown, Westlake Hills, Barton Hills, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, etc. And he was happy to show and tell me everything he knows about all of them. I was not an "easy" client, but Jon was genuinely happy to assist with the entire process - even reassuring me that he was willing to continue looking at houses as long as it took for me to be confident in the neighborhood and type/size/age of house. At all times, Jon really listened to what I was looking for in a house and helped steer me to the right neighborhood and price range and away from houses that had latent issues that my untrained eye would not have caught. Once we were honed in on the neighborhood, Jon did a ton of analysis of neighborhood trends - down to the point of visiting possible comps to get a sense for how they compare to houses I was interested in, running analyses of 3-, 5-, and 10-year trends, and then narrowing those analyses to exclude houses that only appeared to be comps on paper. He sent various types of market analyses so I could see for myself what the neighborhood was doing and identify nuances in different pockets within a neighborhood. Over the course of about three months, I felt I learned relevant trends in my top neighborhoods and had a good sense of a reasonable range of total price and price per square foot (the two metrics I ended up focusing on to assess value). Again, Jon went above and beyond to educate me to ensure that I was confident in whatever offer I chose to make. In the end, Jon found my house through his personal network. We ended up buying a house that, like the condo, never officially hit the market. We were able to find an amazing house for a great value without rushing to make an offer to beat other buyers. I was confident in the original offer, and we came up with a negotiation strategy that resulted in a final sales price that is objectively fair but less than the personal value I attached to the home. My experience could not have been better or easier. The fact that Jon found the house, and buyers for the condo, outside of MLS would have been enough to make the process an extremely positive experience, but Jon's dedication to really getting to know his clients and ensuring that they are educated buyers and sellers puts him over the top. I will definitely work with Jon next time I sell or purchase real estate, and I will continue to recommend him to everyone I know. read more

I have worked with many realtors over the years, several of them considered "the best" in their areas, and Jon Chambers is by far my favorite. We are moving into a marvelous home next week that would not have been possible without his outstanding professionalism, consistently calm demeanor, down-to-earth humor, and straightforward negotiating skills. My husband and I feel fortunate to have found him, which we did almost accidentally. In our planning to move to Austin last spring, we came across a rental listing that Jon represented. By the time we contacted him, the property had been rented, but Jon offered to help us find something else. As anyone who has searched for a home long-distance knows, it is a daunting task. We explained that we were looking for a family home to rent short-term while we searched for something to buy, and Jon was warm, informative, responsive, and listened well to our criteria. When we found something that held serious interest, Jon willingly previewed the home, took photos for us, honestly assessed the pros and cons, gave us an overview of the neighborhood, and negotiated a 6 month lease. When we arrived in Austin, everything was in place and the home was actually better than what we expected. Over a 6 month period, Jon was always cheerfully willing to show us properties that piqued our interest, both for serious consideration and (most importantly) market analysis. As newcomers to the city, we needed to understand what homes in different neighborhoods looked like, what our budget would provide, etc. Jon was brilliant about his approach to showing us (seasoned home-seekers) different homes and areas, offering his opinions and experience at just the right times, but always letting our own "gut instincts" be our guides. He was NEVER pushy, impatient, nor "salesy". His love of Austin was contagious, and we would always leave our time with him feeling encouraged and optimistic about our possiblities. We grew very fond of him personally, and always felt as if he had our best interest in mind. When we finally found a home in which we were seriously interested and decided to make an offer, Jon was thorough, informative, and very communicative through the whole process. He would call just to check in and make sure we were okay, to see if we had any questions or concerns. We'd never experienced such genuine, sincere care from an agent and were even more endeared by him. There were situations such as lender issues which Jon handled firmly, but delicately enough to ensure that the deal would go through, and he won even more of our respect for his ability to maintain his cool (even when we were losing ours). At closing, we were sad that it meant the end of our regular communications with Jon! We cannot wait to recommend him to anyone who is searching for a realtor. Our opinion is that he is an astute listener, a low-key but thorough professional, and is committed to providing his clients with the best experience possible. Truly a gem! read more

My wife and I just bought our first house! We used Jon as our realtor and really feel fortunate to have worked with him. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He made the process much less daunting than we anticipated. He answered every question we had throughout the entire deal and has continued helping us after the purchase. Jon was very patient with us and never pushed for us to like a particular home. He was always very easy to get in touch with and very responsive in showing us properties. Jon doesn't disappear once the deal is over with. He has continued helping us with paperwork and has recommended other quality professionals to use every time we have asked for a lender, contractor, or engineer. We will definitely recommend Jon to any friends looking to buy or sell a property in Austin. read more

My wife and I needed a trustworthy realtor to help us lease our newly renovated house out in a short time frame. We called the local JBGoodwin office and were lucky enough to have Jon answer the phone. From the beginning, Jon instilled confidence in his ability to accurately position our property in the market and quickly bring in a number of qualified potential tenants. Within a month we had our property leased to qualified tenants at the price point we wanted. None of this would have happened without Jon's help. There's only one realtor you need in the Austin Downtown area, it's Jon Chambers! read more

Thanks to Jon I found and bought my first home. He was absolutely wonderful to me during the whole experience. He helped me understand everything with the whole process. He also helped me be realistic with what I needed and wanted. He was super honest and up front about anything and everything. He made the home buying process way less scary and made me feel secure. Dude, you rock! I have been in my home for almost one year now. I love it more and more everyday. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal of buying my first home! read more

My experience with Jon during the search and purchase of a home in Austin was exemplary. I found Jon to be prompt, responsive, knowledgeable and always supportive. There were a few glitches along the way and Jon helped us navigate the system successfully. I would give him an A+ rating as a realtor and good guy! read more