I first encountered Sandra when I moved to Austin and was looking for an apartment. My mom posted to her neighborhood group asking for some information about area apartments. Sandra was one of the few who replied. She offered her services as a real estate agent and said to contact her if I needed anything. I didn't know much about real estate agents, but I was pretty sure that if I wasn't buying or selling a house that there wasn't much in it for her. I thought, what a nice person to offer their help to a stranger. Eventually I found an apartment on my own, however, soon enough rent was getting more and more expensive and I was ready to take the plunge into home-ownership. I remembered back to when I was looking for an apartment and I remembered that Sandra had offered to help, and I thought, "that's the kind of person I want helping me to buy a house." Sandra was with me every step of the way. We looked at many houses and then I finally settled on building a new home. Sandra successfully negotiated for a lower price, helped me get all the upgrades I wanted, and asked the questions I didn't know I needed to ask. She was there with me every step of the way. Fast forward 5 years, I was now married with two children and we were outgrowing our current home. We decided that we wanted to ask Sandra to help sell our home and buy a new one. She was helpful in guiding us in knowing what to look for in existing homes so we could avoid problems in the future. She was wonderful and easy to work with. I look forward to working with her again if we ever decide to move in the future. read more

Sandra Riojas is the best realtor around. If you're looking for someone who is honest, reliable, and quick then look no further. Several of my family members and friends have used Sandra. I called her one day to get information on selling my home, within a few hours she had all the comps pulled and met with me the following day. She explained the whole process. As a first time home buyer and seller, it was important to feel and understand the process. Sandra did this for us! She helped us understand the selling and buying process. We have never sold a home before, so Sandra helped us with every step. She advertised our home so well that we sold LESS THAN 3 DAYS! That was such a blessing. We had multiple offers on our home in Manor Texas and Sandra found the best match for us. During the selling process, she kept us in the loop with every update and we were so happy to have multiple offers less than 3 days. When it was time for us to look for a new home, she showed us SO MANY builders and listened to our request. Unlike other realtors, she is really trying to find the best home based on what you like. We told her our location and she found all the builders in that area. She explained the tax rate, incentives that each builder was offering, and looked out for our best interest. She is so easy to talk to and has so much patience. Sandra Riojas is honest, reliable, and over all a GOOD person. I highly recommend Sandra Riojas! read more

Sandra Riojas helped me find my first dream home in a beautiful and peaceful area of southwest Austin. My wife and i explained our desires of the perfect Austin community to raise our family and our needs were met with precision in a timely manner. The entire process was streamlined and Sandra made it a breeze for us. Might I add, Sandra is extremely personable and i found myself enjoying her upbeat and optimistic conversation which is rare for an introvert such as myself. We felt as if we were Sandras primary concern although, we knew she was really busy in a fast growing city such as Austin. She listed all of our options, provided us with personalized showings of all available properties while fitting in with our busy schedules and also gave us her honest opinion of the homes while being a fountain of knowledge, even my wife was impressed! After all was said and done, we went with what she deemed the best suitable fit. We've been part of this Oak Hill community for a little over a year and we now must tip our hats to Sandra as we are 210% satisfied and have fallen in love with everything Austin has to offer. We couldn't have done it without her nor would we want to even attempt it. We recommend Elegant Choice Realty to all searching for their own dream home. We are truly blessed! Thank you so much Sandra! read more

My husband and I started looking for our first home with the impression that we could easily find something ourselves, because we hadn't had much luck with realtors in the past showing us what we wanted. A few months into searching, we became too overwhelmed and finally reached out to Sandy after two separate friends highly recommended her. Immediately at our first meeting Sandy became not only the best person we could have contacted, but a new friend. She ensures you see as many options as you want, she fights to get you the best deal possible, and she is so much fun to be around. We visited some new build communities and the way she handles the sales reps was amazing! Straight to the point. After only a few days of searching with Sandy, she found us a beautiful home for sale, negotiated an offer we were comfortable with, and the rest is history. We are so thrilled and excited for our new home and could not have done it without Sandy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing a realtor, and will definitely use her again if need be. read more

Sandra is amazing! We can say that with confidence because she has been there for us in our journey of buying, renting, and selling. In 2017 she helped us secure the dream of being first time home buyers in a new home. As time passed and our lives changed she supported us as a property manager when we decided to rent out that first home. The final chapter she helped us with was to sell that same first home when we moved out of state to start a new journey. Working with Sandra means your experience will be professional, stress free, and most importantly successful. She went above and beyond in every situation and did more than what was expected. When looking to find a realtor to buy or sell the most important component is trust and partnering with someone who is an expert in their industry; Sandra is all of those things and more. We have continued to work with her time and time again because we enjoy the experience and know she puts the interest of her clients first. Highly recommend partnering with her for all of your real estate needs. read more

We used Sandy back in 2010 to purchase our home in the Austin area. We were relocating from Pennsylvania and didn't know anything about the area. Sandy wasn't just a wealth of knowledge but she was such a joy to be around. She was always available and beyond helpful. We purchased our home in Round Rock with her help. When my husband's job sent us out of state; we once again used Sandy for the sale of our home in 2015. This was a stressful time for us but Sandy made it as seamless as possible and made the sale of our home worry-free. Here it is 2017 and we are finding ourselves moving to the San Antonio area and once again we called on Sandy. We are beyond thrilled to be working with her again. We can't imagine working with anyone else! She truly cares for her clients and works VERY hard for them. She treats you like family and always looks out for your best interest. I would highly recommend using Elegant Choice Realty for all of your real estate needs in the greater Austin and San Antonio area! read more

Sandra is dedicated and compassionate not just for what she does but for you as homebuyers. We ran into a snare at the beginning of the shutdown and my closing was put on hold and I thought my dream home was gonna be just that a dream. But, Sandy hung in there all the way to the end. Sandy is a women with a lot of spunk who isn't afraid to ask questions on your behalf and show you that you are the one in charge. You want a great experience in home buying and want someone who will help you get what you need then Elegant Choice Realty is the realtor you need. Sandy helped make our dream come true when we thought that it might not happen she took us around to different locations and showed us what to look for. I can't say it enough, she is who you need and what you need if you're thinking about becoming a homeowner. Thank you Sandy for you expertise, your patience and being an awesome realtor!! Jerry and Martese read more

If you're looking for a realtor in the Austin area, Sandy Riojas is an amazing realtor and person. She helped me fulfill my goal of becoming a first time home buyer this past December and my children and I are now living in our first home in my desired location of Round Rock. Sandy was with me every step of the entire process and was always available to answer any questions I might have had. She worked hard even in the middle of the night at times to ensure I closed as planned before the end of the year. I cannot recommend her enough. The whole home buying process is extremely stressful, but with the right agent it can be less difficult than you think. Sandy is patient, informative and super supportive and if I ever feel the need to sell my starter home and purchase my dream home, Sandy will definitely be my agent of choice! read more

We've been working with Sandi for more than a decade. She has been an integral part of putting us into a home we love. She was there every step of the way with selling, buying, and closing all while giving us solid tips and feedback. We consider her family because of how loving she is with us. We can't stand it when we are talked to like a paycheck or potential sale. She'll never hard sell you. If you want to work with a realtor who truly cares about you, your family, and your future then Sandi is your lady. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to getting into a home or selling a home. We actually have recommended her the the 10+ years of knowing her and practically ALL our friends were onboard! She is as good as it gets and is both an excellent realtor and person. THANK YOU Sandi! read more

I lived in Austin for two years until I decided to buy a house, everyone had a realtor to recommend. Sandra was mentioned to me by one of my good friends - side note I already had a realtor but I was not happy with her - I felt pressure to rush into a house. When I reached out to Sandra and spoke to her I felt a sense of relieve, she educated me on the process, she didn't rush me to just any home. She listen to what I wanted in a house and she found it for me. She gave me the attention that I wanted. When we found the house, I wasn't able to be there for the final walk and she was there representing me, making sure all the imperfections were fixed by the seller. The process was super smooth and well guided. I never felt lost. Sandra truly showed me she cares! read more

Sandy helped me with my first home purchase and went above and beyond my expectations for a realtor. I was purchasing my home from out of state and I felt I needed a realtor who was attentive, available, trustworthy, and who had experience. Sandy proved to be all of this and more! When I came to Austin to visit, she took me to view homes and quickly learned my style and what was important to me in a home purchase. She connected me with other resources in the process, and because of her my house buying experience went smooth and was very enjoyable. Because I was out of state I ended up purchasing a home before I was even able to see it in person. I trusted Sandy to buy on my behalf and it was greater than I could have ever imagined! Thank you Sandy!! read more

Where do I start? Sandy has been our realtor for about 15 years. From rental to 3 purchases and 3 sales. We have grown up with her. She has always guided us, been there for us, and done everything in her power to make sure we are taken care of. This last one was bittersweet because we moved to a new state. Our last sale with Sandy was a tough one because the market we were in was a bit slower. While no homes around us sold, we worked together to come up with solutions and sold ours for an outstanding price! We worked our way up through the realestate world with Sandy and I wouldn't change it for the world. If you're on the fence, I hope this changes your mind. Do it, shes worth it!! If we ever do return to Texas, we know who to call. read more

Sandra was referred to us by some friends and we were so glad we called her. She helped us recently buy our first house in Round Rock and was a huge asset. She was constantly available for questions and gave us her honest opinions on certain things. She's a wealth of knowledge about the industry and made the buying process so easy for us. She helped us review documents (which was a huge deal since we obviously don't know the lingo or what we should be looking for.) She's been a huge blessing. She's also helping to sell my dad's property and has been asset there as well, answering questions and giving advice on how to up the value of the property. We always refer her to friends and will use her in the future should we need to! read more

As a first time home buyer, buying a home was intimidating, but Sandy went above and beyond in not only helping me navigate this tedious process, but helping me feel confident in purchasing a home that I absolutely adore. Sandy is an amazing, genuine, and kind person and she you can tell she cares deeply for her clients. She was looking out for me every step of the way from when I started looking for a place to when I got my keys. She is incredibly meticulous, is an expert through her years of experience, and will work hard to get the best deal for you. I'm very grateful to have had Sandy as my realtor and absolutely recommend her to anyone. She is overall a wonderful person and a joy to work with. She is truly the BEST. read more

Just a few comments to say "Thank you, so much", to Sandra R. She was our realtor in the sell and the purchase of our houses. She treated us like "family". She routinely picked us up and showed us numerous houses. She was very patient and meticulous as she described the "pros" and "cons" of each house. When a question/situation would arise, Sandra would provide an explanation. She was thorough and did not stop, until a resolution was found. She was available to us, 24/7, always with a positive attitude. She was with us throughout the process. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend Sandra R to our family and friends when selling or buying a home. Outstanding performance, she rates 5 stars. read more

The best decision we made, when deciding to sell our home, was to contract Sandra of Elegant Choice Realty as our Seller's Agent. Sandra advised us on what we needed to do to ensure our home would show in the best possible light to potential buyers and provided guidance to us throughout the process. Result, we listed September 24th, went into contract late October and closed late November; and the offer we received was at a 7.5% premium over previous home sales in our community. The words I would use to describe Sandra throughout the process are: trustworthy, honest, knowledgeable and committed. We have now contracted Sandra and Elegant Choice Realty as our Buyer's Agent in our search for a new home. read more

I met Sandra back in 2013 when I just moved to Austin and was looking for a home to rent until I could buy my own. She helped me out so much with questions about the city and what to do when the it came time to buy my own home. I remembered that so in 2016, when I decided it was time to buy a home, she was the first person I called! She not only educated me on first time home buying but was there for me day and night for any questions I had. I felt she was on my side the whole time and fought for me. We had 1 set back from a lender and Sandra was right there making phone calls and demanding that they deliver what they promised on. She is my realtor for life but most importantly a great friend! read more

Sandy has been my go to realtor for 10+ years now. She's helped me with renting, purchasing my first home, and now my second. I had several life challenges happen during the building of my new home and selling my first home and she was there for me throughout the entire process start to finish. I nearly lost my new build due to the buyers contract falling through on my first home. Sandy relisted the home same day and within a week we had a cash offer and closed the following week, thus allowing me to close on my dream home. I can't say enough good things about her, she works hard and for YOU which is rare these days. Her upbeat personality makes the house shopping a lot of fun as well. read more

We recently decided to sell our house and were wondering who to turn to. Then our family friends recommended Elegant Choice Realty. From the first moment we met Sandy Riojas, we realized that she is a great professional and a woman of word and action. That was enough for us. Now that the house is sold, we are so thankful to God that He connected us with Sandy not only because she made it a reality, but also because we already have a wonderful friend. To anyone who hesitates, we highly recommend Elegant Choice Realty and if we could give ten stars we would be happy to do so. read more