About this time last year, Sean was updating our home search database on a daily basis with new…read morelistings and patiently taking my husband and I to tour the ones that stood out. Our friends referred Sean to us after he helped them find their dream house. Tomorrow will be exactly one year from when we found our dream home in far south Austin, just listed that day and already toured three times before we squeezed in before the cut-off hour on a weeknight to see it. We knew instantly that we wanted it. Being first time home buyers, Sean coached us through the process, from making the first offer (that very day, day 0 on the market!), to submitting an escalation clause when we inevitably had to fight for the house against another offer, and all the many steps after that to close. We could reach him any time, day or night, with a text or a call. The convenience of digital signature forms kept the process moving and we closed within a month of making our offer. The process, though nerve wracking at times, was incredibly painless thanks to Sean's diligence, guidance and again, EXTREME PATIENCE with our million questions. He went above and beyond what we expected a realtor would and should do. He's incredibly knowledgeable about the neighborhoods throughout south Austin and taught us a few things about the development we moved into. He has since recommended a few contractors and vendors to help with home repairs, so his help continues to this day. If you're looking for a personable, honest and hard working realtor to guide you through the home search and buying process, I wholeheartedly recommend Sean McCormack.

My wife and completed our home buying odyssey in 2011... a long saga with tales of good and evil…read moreleading to a moment like no other... a brave new world, our home. In the not so distant past, evil Realtor overlords dominated the housing horizon. Time and again, we tried to shed these dream oppressors, but alas they seemed to be at every home purchase. Then came Sean... a seemingly unassuming, small town boy with big city dreams. While wandering away from his quaint village of "New York", he stumbled upon a strange, new, and decidedly weird world known as Austin. He sought a different path, one that only became clearer over time. By channeling his spirit in this sparse, south by southwestern community he found his calling... place people in their homes. Nurtured by the Austin oasis, this lone rebel fought the evil Empire for us. Our young warrior was not afraid to turn in a low bid or stand up to the dogmatic forces of proper real estate etiquette. "All they can say is no," said the boy as he became a master. From the vast hilly desert of SW Austin, through the hills and up to the highlands, Sean fought the good fight to put us in a home. Along the way, he dealt adamantly with real estate riffraff and fought for the little guy, establishing himself as a Realtor of the people. Now, as we move on to the next chapter in our lives, we'll forever be grateful to the agent who said "Those electrical boxes will catch on fire!" and "I wouldn't want a rat to fall on your face" and "Got you a free water heater." Truly a man of distinction. Thank you Sean Austin, and godspeed.

Jason was a great help when I was looking for a home in Austin. As a first time home buyer I had…read moreno clue where to start and Jason's 20 years of experience in Austin was invaluable. He knows every neighbor hood in the greater Austin area and understands the market. He knew exactly what bid it would take to get the houses we looked at. If your looking for a house in Austin Jason will be a great choice, especially for a first time home buyer like myself!

Jason initially engaged with me regarding my rental, but ultimately refused to take it on after…read morewasting a full week of my time waiting for a property viewing. Only then did he disclose that he does not handle rentals below a certain price point, which he should have communicated upfront. He referred me to another real estate company that has been disappointing, and I am now stuck dealing with the consequences. Overall, an unprofessional and frustrating experience that I would not recommend.

Joe at Bramlett Partners Real Estate did an excellent job handling the sale of our property. He was…read moreprofessional, courteous, informative and followed up promptly with any questions or concerns we had. We took his advice on virtually everything he suggested. Our home sold within a very reasonable time being on the market and for a fair price.

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.

Erika is responsive, professional and punctual. She finds exactly the right property for the…read moreperson, family and budget.

Contacted this agent thru Yelp. A week later returns message she'd been out of town. offered to set…read moreup a meeting. returned the message asking for her availability and never heard back again. Priorities are not on Yelp customers.

Carmen Kim was so awesome to work with the the home buying process! She set up a consultation…read moremeeting with us to determine our needs and figure out what we wanted in a home. She then set up regular e-mails through the MLS for us to look at and let her know our thoughts so she could help narrow our search for the right home. When a house suddenly came available for us to get in on quickly, she was very quick with communication both on our end and with the builder. She made sure that we were the first in on this home because she knew it wouldn't last. Plus her standing positive relationship with the builder helped us out immensely to get in on it before the house even hit the market! Additionally, she celebrated the victories throughout the process including when out offer was accepted on this house and when we accepted an offer on the house we we selling, even though we were working with another realtor in another city for that sale. Lastly, Carmen did everything she could to help take the stress off of us. I was 6 months pregnant during the time we found a house and were closing. She did what she could to take things off of my to-do list to help make my life less stressful. She went above and beyond in this area. When we realized the house we were buying didn't come with blinds, Carmen called a blind company on our behalf, set up the appointment for the windows to be measured and managed all the communication with the company. This helped to take that worry off of my plate. I cannot recommend Carmen enough!

**Update - 12/2025** Reinae helped us sell the original home…read morewe bought in South Austin and went all the way to help us get top dollar for it. Her advice in how to present and stage it was so on point and her patience and updates along the way (since we were obviously anxious) really gave us peace. She also helped us purchase the new home we are now living in and we couldn't have found a better "diamond in the rough" that we can put our touch on. Reinae has given us more great advice there since it's a 100 yr old home. We trust her implicitly and I don't take that lightly with investments of this size. If she's available and able to help you, don't miss out on working with her.

She extended us a price for a home, we accepted the price and signed the document. She held onto…read moreto document and didnt return a signed copy. She got offers after the verbal agreement and reneged on our deal. No word of honor, no business ethics. She probably just used our offer. Cringe. Avoid. We are exploring legal remedies and taking it up with proper reporting organizations. "The absence of a countersigned copy alone usually does not prevent a contract from being binding or mean the agent is not in breach if they back out after you signed the agreement they provided. The overall behavior and mutual acceptance of terms are important factors in determining breach and enforceability . If the agent reneges after you signed their agreement, even without their countersignature, it is still likely considered a breach of contract and potentially a breach of ethics."

This review is for Stacey, Dena's partner. Stacey was extremely thorough- but never wasted our…read moretime. She was attentive to what we were looking for and worked diligently to get us options in a timely manner. In an extremely competitive market, we were remarkably confident that Stacey was putting us in a strong position to win the house we wanted. Then after a few weeks of searching, we found the house we wanted to bid on. Stacey showed us the house and we bid on it that night. She was spot on as far as where the bids would end up. We beat out 7 other bidders- including 2 that had higher offers- but Stacey formatted our deal so that it was more appealing to the sellers (but still protected us). She then worked hard over the next 30 days for a smooth close and transition. We are not first time home buyers, but we are still pretty new to the experience. Stacey walked us through every part of the process and ensured everything remained on track and timely. We closed on time and Stacey even got us $ off the close for a few things she saw in the inspection report- a much welcome surprise. Thanks so much for your time and we will recommend you as often as we can Stacey!

I had such a smooth experience working with Paul and Marquette to sell my rental home. They told me…read moreat the outset what to expect, what challenges we'd need to address, and how long the process would take--predictions that all proved to be spot on. Marquette had a great instinct for who would be interested in buying the home then helped me attract them. She gave solid advice on what repairs were and weren't needed and how to stage everything, and then wrote marketing materials that showcased the home beautifully. Once the house was ready to list, we sold quickly to pretty much exactly the type of family Marquette predicted, and for the price I expected. Paul and Marquette communicated promptly and clearly throughout and got me through the process with minimal stress and no surprises. I'd recommend Homesville to any buyers or sellers.

Incredibly Honest and Trustworthy Realtor…read more I can't say enough good things about my experience with Paul Reddam. Most agents are eager to close a deal, but he took the time to truly understand my situation and gave me advice that wasn't in their own immediate interest--they actually told me not to sell. After evaluating the market and my financials, Paul explained that selling right now would likely lead to a loss and wasn't the smartest move for me. That level of honesty and integrity is rare, and it's something I deeply respect and appreciate. It was clear that he genuinely had my best interests at heart rather than just trying to make a sale. If you're looking for someone who will be upfront, ethical, and truly on your side, I highly recommend Paul. I'll absolutely be working with him again when the time is right! --Danny N.

Bobbi is a true gem among realtors. When we came to Austin to look for a place to live, it was a…read morerainy day on Christmas eve. You won't find many people working during such dates but Bobbi was A-mazing! She was not only fast and organized, but really took the time to show us several places all over town. She was incredibly patient with us and if it wasn't for her help, we wouldn't have found the place we now call home. Don't hesitate to call her for any of your property needs. She's the BEST!

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