Working with Teresa Carson was a wonderful experience. As I searched for a home in a new city,…read moreTeresa offered her wisdom and insight without ever trying to steer me in any one direction. She was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also thoughtful, forthright, and always respectful of my time (which was very limited) and my budget...also very limited. What really set Teresa apart was her sharp eye and honesty. She likely saved me from a serious financial loss (and potential health problems) by identifying a critical issue in a home I was ready to make an offer on. That alone showed how much she truly had my best interests at heart and not just to make a sale. Beyond that, Teresa was responsive, attentive, and a lot of fun to work with. Thanks to her, I was able to make one of the biggest decisions for me and my family with confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend having Teresa on your team--whether you're buying, selling, renting, or even building a home.

It's unfortunate with all the good reviews for this place, we did not receive that same service…read more However, this is specifically about Michael Said who represents himself as part of this business. We were waiting on a house to move into and needed a temporary place to stay. Initially we felt fortunate to find this place as it was reasonably priced and we could rent it for six months. It was freshly painted but infested with cock roaches. Each time we notified Mr. Said, he did ultimately arrange for pest control. There were light switches that did not work, a closet door that would come off it's rails, missing drawer handles and we would find mice/rat feces in some cupboards in the kitchen. Mr. Said would have a maintenance person come out and fix things but typically not without multiple requests. But, we were only going to be there for a few months and we figured we would just tough it out. We barely unpacked since we were going to move again in a few short months. More than 30 days prior to our lease ending, we did notify Mr. Said that we would be leaving and not extend the lease. We also requested a "walk through" with Mr. Said. While he acknowledged the 30 day notice, he never responded to the walk through. On December 19th, more than ten days before the lease would end, we vacated the property but Mr. Said would not agree to meet. Ultimately, we left the keys under the door mat on December 21 as per Mr. Said's request. This was a full days before the lease was to expire and more than enough time for Mr. Said to walk through himself or with me to identify anything he felt should be addressed before the leased ended on December 31. But Mr. Said did not do this. On January 28, 2023 we received our refund and it was minus: - $150 for cleaning - $300 for "touch up paint" - $300 "yard cleaning & dead landscaping replacement" Given the constant cock roaches and rodent feces, I find the $150 cleaning to be excessive but we are not asking for that back. However, the place was newly painted and we never hung anything on the walls. There was absolutely not damage done to any walls that would necessitate any "touch up painting". The $300 is absurd and the lease specifically states "normal wear and tear expected". But there were no areas that needed touch up paint. It was winter when we moved out; Austin had just experienced several days of temperatures in the teens. You cannot possibly ascertain between landscaping that was dead versus dormant. However, there is no landscaping so I'm not even sure what they are claiming. There are two trees in the front and a big tree in the back. There are no shrubs, flowers or what they call "landscaping". While there might have been leaves on the ground, that's unavoidable at that time of year and no matter how often we could have cleaned up leaves from the trees, there would always be leaves. But there was no landscaping that arises to the $300 deduction Mr. Said took. I am a disabled Veteran who served 30 years for this country and it's appalling when people like Mr. Said take advantage of people. Again, I am posting this as Mr. Said represents himself as Realty Austin and for anyone who might do business with them, just to be aware of the practices of some of their people, specifically Mr. Said.

James was an absolute pleasure to work with! The best realtor we've had! He was very attentive,…read moreprofessional, honest and helped in any way he could. James reviewed our house, told us what we need to do, listed it and sold our house in less than a week! We could not be happier with James! If we ever move back to the area we will 100% go with James again and highly recommend you do as well!!

Where do I start with James! LOL. I'm not even sure how I can describe all he's done for us…read morebecause its frankly gone beyond the scope of his job as a real estate agent. We met James by chance after requesting to view a home on realtor.com. We immediately liked his style and personality and decided to work with him full-time to sell our home and purchase a new home (we just closed today, yipeee). He is one of the most friendly, understanding and authentic people I have ever met and made the entire home buying/selling experience about as seamless as I can imagine it being. We were in a pickle because we needed to sell our home before buying a new one and in THIS crazy housing market, a "contingency" is just unattractive and difficult. We learned that the hard way when we put an offer on the first house we loved and didn't make the cut. Thankfully, with James spot on pricing and beautiful photos etc, he sold our home in TWO DAYS! He got us an outstanding deal that we just couldn't believe. We were baffled by how savvy he was in negotiating things for our sale. We were extremely happy to say the least! James was always available when we needed him or had any questions about the process of buying. A home popped up on his radar and before the listing agent even had all the photos, he had scheduled a showing for us. He knew we would love the home and he was right lol. Before midnight that night, he had written up an offer and submitted it. We were so fast even the sellers were shocked. We ended up getting this home (we are SOOOO excited) and we sincerely feel that it was because he was very punctual and attentive that we were able to be first in line. The home received many other offers but with James' help we got it all done. Beyond all of this, James has become a friend. He golfs with my husband and is truly an enjoyable person to be around. We are so glad we met him! Definitely will recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor as you will not find a more attentive real estate agent. He makes you feel like you are his only client!

Caroline helped us purchase our first home! As first time home buyers we had a lot of questions and…read moreCaroline was there to answer them all! She was so supportive throughout the process and listened to all our needs. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase a home. Thanks Caroline!

When we began our search for a home, we thought we were looking for a realtor. What we found in…read moreLaura Tomaszewski was so much more. From day one, Laura took the time to truly get to know us as people. She listened carefully to what we liked and didn't like, understood our goals, and took the time to learn what was most important to us in finding the right home. She didn't just help us search for houses... she became a trusted advocate who genuinely championed our interests every step of the way. Laura went above and beyond in ways we never expected. Every property we considered was thoroughly vetted, not only for its features and condition, but also for potential issues that could affect us down the road. Whether it was physical concerns with the property, deed restrictions, HOA requirements, or anything else that might impact our future enjoyment of the home, Laura dug deep and made sure we had the information we needed to make confident decisions. What impressed us most was the level of care she brought to the process. She evaluated each home as if her own family were purchasing it. We never felt pressured. We never felt rushed. We always felt protected, informed, and supported. Buying a home can be stressful, but Laura made the experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Her professionalism, attention to detail, knowledge, and genuine care for her clients set her apart. She isn't simply selling homes... she's helping people create the next chapter of their lives. We are incredibly grateful for everything Laura did for us and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If you want someone who will truly have your best interests at heart, Laura Tomaszewski is the person you want by your side. Thank you, Laura, for helping us find not just a house, but a place we are excited to call home.

Jeremy was very supportive and advocated for us as first-time buyers in this extremely competitive…read moremarket. He was honest and shared his feedback on pros and cons on a number of issues that we were unfamiliar with and was an invaluable resource.

Jeremy is a gem of a realtor. He sold two of our properties in Round Rock/Pflugerville TX area and…read morehandled all sorts of "situations" professionally and with great integrity resulting in a swift sale for both. He took care of both of the properties like his own to ensure these are in tip-top shape for the prospective buyers. We couldn't recommend anyone more, he is one of the best realtors we've ever come across, Texas, Nevada and California combined! And did I mention that he has the best/most proactive team? Feel yourselves lucky if Jeremy is able to work with you, he's the best !! :)

Real estate agent, Steve Takata , did an excellent service helping our family to sale and buy our…read morehouse. He was always there for us giving us advice and support . We will recommend him to any one looking for a realtor in Austin or the suburbs to buy a house. Our family it's so happy with the house Steve help us to buy. After we close on everything he still checking how we are doing and feeling, many friends I recommend Steve they are so grateful to know and meet him. It's very caring and honest person he's for you to help you. Thanks Steve we are grateful to know you and helped us. Steve have a wonderful team working with him, they have financial advisors/lender like Matt, who speaks Spanish, that was an excellent team with a lot knowledge doing real state. Very strong team to help people and what they need .

Steve Takata is a highly professional and exceptionally knowledgeable Realtor serving the Austin,…read moreTX area, from San Marcos to Killeen. With nearly 50 years as an Austin resident, Steve brings unparalleled expertise and a deep understanding of the local real estate market. Renowned for his dedication, he generously donates a significant portion of his commissions to local charities, showcasing his commitment to the community. He's also the Austin Board Of Realtors Costa Rica. As an accomplished Austin Realtor, Steve's engaging personality and proven track record make him a top choice for homebuyers and sellers seeking expert guidance in Central Texas real estate.

Les Hanvey as a real state agent is as good as it gets!. I've known Les for years and he's been…read morealways great to work with. He recently helped me and my wife and made the entire buying process easy and fun. We had vacation plans already and Les stepped up and FaceTimed us during the inspection to make sure we had a life feed of what was being found on the house. That's 5 star service right there!. Les is on top of everything and he goes above and beyond to make sure you are getting the best deal!. He's born and raised in Austin so he'll know better if it makes sense to buy in an Area vs the other. 100% recommended. Regards, Andres.

I am sitting on my couch in my new living room as I write this review. It's been a week since we…read moremoved in and about 2.5 months since we first met with Les Hanvey at the start of our first time home buying process. The home buying process is a roller coaster of challenges and I can't imagine making it through it all without Les by our side. Alfonso and I had multiple conversations throughout about how great Les is and how lucky we were to have him on our side. Les is the most honest, trust worthy and loyal realtors I've ever met. No bullshit, no lies, just an amazing person who wants to help others find their dream homes. As a first time buyer I thought, 'I don't have a million dollars to spend, no one is going to really help us, we'll just be that small account on the side.' I was so so wrong. Les cares for every client he has, he's there for you every step of the way. Any fears or concerns you have, are his too. In person, over the phone, even over text, he becomes part of your family. We had a less than ideal buying process. We set out for a new home with a builder and it was one of the tougher things we've dealt with. They were pushy, they were rude and at one point we almost pulled out of the deal. The entire time, Les was there, picking up the pieces, making tough calls and keeping us confident. I know for a fact, without Les I wouldn't be sitting here today, the early part of 2017 in a brand new home. Alfonso and I moved to Austin with hopes of buying our first home, and Les made it happen. We couldn't be more thankful for everything he did. He truly feels like a family member, someone we care for and will continuously be in touch with. I highly recommend working with Les if you plan on finding a home in Austin, he'll be your source of information and you'll be more than thrilled with the results.

If you are looking for an extremely professional real estate agent... look no further! Marcia…read moreknows her stuff, is very easy going, always positive... She will be our agent for life.

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I've been tardy in writing about our great experience with Pete this past February. Most RE agents…read moreare good about showing you a house, multiple houses, then getting to the close. Pete, at least in our experience, is far more than that. Sure, Pete showed us as many houses as we wanted, however, he also gave background to the different and differing areas and neighborhoods, so we could more easily compare and contrast areas that fit our life and lifestyle. As we all know, you don't just move furniture, you move lives. Pete is not only keenly aware of that, he gets to know you and then helps plan ahead such that you get an understanding of where you'll be calling home and all that the area offers. I can write a great deal more, but after having moved many times within the continental US and abroad, I've never had a RE agent that was remotely as exceptional as Pete Russian. If you've read this far and still need an outstanding Real Estate expert, call Pete. You will never be as pleased as you were to have made that decision.

Pete was the best real estate agent we've ever used. He was there for us from beginning to end to…read moreanswer any questions we had even after close. Extremely polite, patient, and professional. I would recommend Pete to anyone I know for their Realty needs!

We worked with Katy Hall over a search that stretched across two years, and what stayed consistent…read morethe entire time was how knowledgeable she is about the Austin market. She could walk into a listing and tell us within minutes whether it was priced fairly, what the comps actually supported, and what to watch out for, the kind of read you only get from someone who's genuinely on top of her market, not just going through the motions. What I appreciated most, though, is something a little harder to describe. There's an inherent tension in any buyer-agent relationship. Everyone's technically pursuing their own interest, and it's not always obvious how much weight to put on your agent's advice when the numbers are big and the decision is permanent. With Katy, that tension just wasn't there. She gave us advice like someone who actually wanted the right outcome for us, not just a closed deal, and it showed in small moments throughout the process, not just the big ones. By the time we closed, it genuinely felt like Katy had been as invested in getting it right as we were. If she's someone you get the chance to work with, consider yourself lucky, that's how we feel about it. If you want an agent whose advice you can actually lean on, she's it.

We can't say enough good things about Katy Hall. We first started working with her back in 2025,…read moreand even though we didn't end up finding anything we wanted to bid on that round, she never once made us feel bad about it or pressured us into settling for something that wasn't right. She was patient, genuine, and truly had our best interests at heart, not just a sale. So when we restarted our search in 2026, choosing to work with her again was an easy decision. This time we got lucky and found our home. Katy did an incredible amount of searching on our behalf, and whenever we walked into a home and it just didn't feel right from the first glimpse, she always told us there was no pressure at all, and that it was completely okay to turn around and leave. That kind of honesty and reassurance saved us so much time and energy, and made the whole search feel comfortable instead of stressful. Throughout the offer and closing process, she was the best support we could have asked for, always in our corner, always looking out for us. We're endlessly grateful to have found our home with her by our side. If you're searching for a realtor who genuinely cares about finding you the right home instead of just any home, Katy is who you want.