I had the opportunity to perform a home inspection for one of Sondra's clients and I must say that…read moreI was very impressed. Sondra's dedication, tenacity and most of all her experience really shone through before, during and after the inspection. Sondra was on the phone with me setting it up, asking all the right questions, ensuring the client chose the right inspector for them and this transaction. Then during the inspection itself she helped resolve an issue with accessibility, working as a liaison between myself and the seller. And afterward she took the findings and rolled them into a package to negotiate with to get the best possible deal for the client. Overall I was very impressed with her ethos and dedication. Well done!

I'm an interior designer by trade, and quite possibly the pickiest house-hunter alive despite being…read moreable to renovate any home I buy. I initially met Sondra through a friend and, long story short, went on what felt like 300 viewings. Sondra never made me feel bad about how obnoxiously picky I am. I lost my nerve after an offer I put in fell through, and I took a break. I met a great guy, who lived too far out of Austin and convinced him to move to Austin to date me (we're married now so it was worth it his time). I hooked him up with Sondra, and boy, I did not make it an easy sale for her. I think I vetoed somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 houses my at the time boyfriend liked (really, they had awful floor plans) and when we finally found the one, we both just knew. Sondra kicked butt during the sale. She asked for things we didn't think about asking that benefited us, and was firm with the seller. There was a lot of fight to put up to get the house but we didn't feel like we had to do any of it ourselves as Sondra was always on it. We never felt neglected, she was always prompt, honest, and excited to help. My now husband enjoyed working with her so much he used her services to sell the property he moved from. We plan to go back to her again once we outgrow this house in the next few years. In all honesty, great realtor aside, Sondra is good people, and that's just as important as anything else. You won't find another realtor like her in Austin.

Marianne Rodriguez Realtor - Marianne has an amazing work ethic and highly professional throughout…read morethe entire process. Always willing to go the extra mile for my husband and I to ensure we got the answers to our questions and/or concerns. She understood our needs from the beginning so navigating through the buying process was a walk in the park. Even when we threw her some curveballs she went the extra mile to ensure our satisfaction and happiness. Now that the sale of our new home has gone through she is still highly responsive to questions we have about the home and process. The honest truth I was hoping to give her the best review ever since she went above and beyond our expectations regarding her realtor services, but I see that many others have also experienced the same with that said "THANK YOU! So much Marianne" it's been a pleasure to have worked with you through this process. Including all the leg work you did for us to get us closer to setting up utilities, and the solar panel warranty transfer you didn't have to do that but that's who you are an AMAZING REALTOR!!! Gracias! Anyone looking for that one amazing professional to help you sell/buy a home look no further you just found her Marianne Rodriguez!

Working with Marianne to sell our home was a wonderful experience! From the beginning, she was so…read morehelpful & professional. As this was our first time selling a home, we had tons of questions, all of which she answered in ways that were easy to understand. She was very diligent in vetting all of the loan applications for the offers we received, and made the whole process silky smooth. She also recommended several contractors for the work we needed done before listing the house, and each one was affordable & reliable. I will happily refer anyone who is buying or selling a home in the Austin area to her in the future, and definitely plan on hiring her when it's time to buy our next home!

I live in Los Angeles and was looking to relocate to Austin and buy a house. Cindy was my RE agent…read moreand she knocked it out of the park. I flew into Austin with only a couple days to look at houses so Cindy made sure that she had numerous houses lined up that fit my criteria. We drove around and looked at houses and I eventually chose the one I wanted. Cindy got me the house within 24 hours. She closed the deal before I even left Austin! Needless to say I was thrilled! Cindy was great the whole time. During my time looking at homes, she listened to what I wanted and we customized what houses we would be looking at or not looking at from our list as we went along and I could see more of what I wanted and what I didn't. Cindy flexed and flowed the whole time, listening and making suggestions based on my various requests. This was a learning process for me too since it was my first home-buying experience. I really enjoyed working with Cindy and I would recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy a house. Cindy has been a RE agent in Austin for 18 years and so she really knows the lay of the land which I appreciated as well. When it came time to go through the paperwork for the house, Cindy knew it like the back of her hand and was right there by my side walking me through each step of the way. It was my first time buying a house so I really appreciated Cindy's know-how and long-time experience where the paperwork part of the transaction was concerned. Cindy was always available and very communicative throughout the whole deal. I could always get her on the phone in short-form if needed and she always responded to my texts. Because of the COVID situation, I did not go through with this house purchase but I will be moving to Austin eventually and I would work with Cindy again to find a great property.

We started our home buying journey with a few realtors referred to us, but for one reason or…read moreanother, they didn't work out. Then we were recommended the Brinkman Team, and right from the start, they were responsive and professional. Choosing them turned out to be a great decision. We were assigned Joelle, and let me just say, she's a vibe for sure! From the first meeting, she was communicative, responsive, and honest. She toured multiple homes with us, pointing out issues like awkward layouts or homes that wouldn't suit us long term. Her honesty and advice were exactly what we needed. We finally came across a home we loved from the pictures and set up a tour. But that same evening, someone put in an offer, and it was showing as pending or active contingent depending on the various apps. This is where Joelle excelled, and I think this is the difference between an okay realtor and a great one. She encouraged us to go see it anyway, explaining that deals can fall through and it doesn't hurt to check it out. When we saw the home, it was by far the best one we'd looked at in our price range. Joelle went to bat for us, reaching out to the listing agent, staying on top of the situation, and sure enough, that buyer's contract fell through. The situation was a bit unusual, involving solar panels, but Joelle navigated it seamlessly. After the inspection, she walked us through every detail, helping us prioritize what to negotiate. In the end, she negotiated $40k off the list price! Nearing the end, the final appraisal came in above the negotiated price which was definitely a huge win for us! I bring all the above up because things can get messy, and you better hope you have a capable realtor to navigate through it. We were so lucky to have Joelle in our corner. Beyond the buying process, she connected us with a property management company for our current home and recommended contractors to prepare the new one before moving in. The only downside was the Compass app the team uses. It lacked functionality, didn't allow favorites in map view, and missed the neighborhoods we were interested in. All the homes we toured came from a different app, and we had to manually add them to Compass to keep Joelle informed. While this doesn't reflect on Joelle or the team directly, it was a bit of a frustration. Overall, Joelle and the Brinkman Team knocked it out of the park. If you're looking for a realtor who's honest, experienced, and client focused, Joelle is the one you want in your corner. Highly recommend!

It is hard to put into words that truly explain how special of an experience it was working with…read moreAshley Brinkman, Wendy Crone, and the rest of the team. I felt taken care of, I was empowered with knowledge and informed the whole way through, and I never felt like a burden. I am so grateful to have gone through this process with them. Anyone would be beyond lucky to have the opportunity to have them as their realtor. I hear stories of other people's realtors and they are nothing like this team. This team is far and away above and beyond.

two homes in two desirable and competitive Austin neighborhoods, and I would go to no one else! She…read moreis patient, responsive, ethical, and explains everything you might need to know as a first-time buyer/seller or buyer/seller of an investment property. With the purchases of both our homes, Amanda helped us navigate the bidding process so that we could make winning offers without overpaying. In one case, she even helped us avoid a bidding war by dropping everything and processing a same-day offer! Amanda has decades of experience and really knows her stuff, especially when it comes to understanding and increasing resale value with some basic remodeling, whether through contracted help or DIY projects. She was even kind enough to lend some of her ideas about remodeling, share some recommendations for contractors, and even gave me tips about how to put a rental property on the market. She really goes above and beyond the call of duty, and that is why she is my forever realtor!

Amanda Cribbs is an excellent realtor. I've had the opportunity to work with her many times. She…read moretruly cares about her clients needs and helps them to find their perfect home.

Stacy is amazing ! Our kids loved her energy and we loved…read moreher professionalism and expertise

Update on 1/18/2019: Stacy made it happen! In a very very slow period to find tenants…read more(Thanksgiving/New Year/January), she still managed to advertise the place in multiple venues, so much so that we did get several visits after all and I just signed a new lease. During the whole process, Stacy kept me informed of all the potential tenants, kept in touch regularly and was always very prompt to respond to my messages. Very pleasant and easy to work with.

Cyndi is an amazing realtor. She is very attentive and caring in helping you find the right home. I…read morewas very satisfied with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home.

We haven't bought a house yet, but we have been using Cyndi as our realtor for the last year or so…read moreand couldn't be more pleased. We put an offer on a GREAT home that she showed us, and through following her advice, won a bidding war without going insanely over our initial offer. Come to find out the previous owners had lots of undisclosed damages that we only found out through Cyndi's amazing expertise. She worked with us to make sure we walked away unscathed and found us some other great homes to see. We put our buying on hold momentarily due to some job changes but hope she'll be ready to show us more soon.

Leslie is business savvy and incredibly well connected in all things real estate. She is trust…read moreworthy, ethical, and in it for the long haul with her relationships. While home shopping in a hot market like Austin, Leslie's connections were invaluable in finding us our perfect home. She is incredible at leading and guiding you to the right decision. There are an overwhelming amount of things to consider when purchasing a home for personal or investment purposes. Leslie was always there for us, and has impeccable taste and business acumen. When starting to work with Leslie 2 years ago, we let her know we weren't in a hurry and wanted to wait for the perfect property. She is excellent at what she does and actually the first property she showed (which was off market and only available through her connections) was our dream. She quickly showed us a curated collection of homes to make sure we were making the right decision. (She is purely dedicated to her clients making the right decision for their future, we never once felt rushed.) The seller ultimately ended up not moving forward for personal reasons, which we were fine with because we didn't expect to find our dream home so quickly! Throughout the next year of casual searching we ironically ended up on the same street of the first house Leslie showed us. It wouldn't have been possible with out her! We are truly grateful! I definitely can't forget to mention we have seen her first hand in multiple negotiations, where she is a class act and delivered a successful outcome. You can trust that Leslie and the teams she works with are top notch. Our closing, appraisals, all the other details went incredibly smooth. Leslie helps facilitate and is active in every detail. She really is incredible and you couldn't be in better hands.

Leslie was not a good match for us. Our realtor in CA was incredible and very efficient. Not the…read morecase with Lesile. Should have followed my gut i and after the issues in December , should have asked our realtor to find us a new person to work with. She never set us up to get alerts so we found this house on our own and told her. She never called us with suggestions or possibilities and did nothing to explain to us how different the closing processes would be here for us in Texas since we did move from out of state. Maybe she was just too busy with folks who were spending more money for a house. There was an issue with the roof and her follow up within was not! We have been in our new home for just over six months, so I have waited to post this review. So, no, can not recommend her at all!