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.

I am a first-time home buyer. I had no idea about the process when I first started taking a look at…read morehomes, or what to expect throughout the process. Jeff was always available to provide me with the information that I need. I felt like I was in good hand. Being "emotionally" invested in buying a home, having someone who properly set, managed, and came through with expectations was such a lifesaver and made me feel so at ease throughout the entire process. Jeff was really focused on making sure people are satisfied through the process and with the outcome. I would strongly recommend Jeff to anyone looking to buy a home, especially if they are first-time homebuyers. I would trust him with his attention to detail and level of time and dedication to his clients is outstanding.

Jeff is brilliant. Since I was moving from out of state to Austin area, I was looking for a realtor…read morewho would be easy to work with virtually and can't tell enough about how easy and wonderful it was working with Jeff. He listens to your needs and works hard to find you a house you want. He never tried to sell anything and was always honest when giving opinion. Since I couldn't go checkout my new build frequently, he made sure I was updated throughout the process by visiting the site and taking pictures and videos. We communicated via text which was so easy. I've already recommended Jeff to my friends and I can't explain enough how great of a realtor he is.

Reed and Regina are the best!…read more While searching for a house, my girlfriend and I worked with several realtors who were eager to show us anything -- and sell us anything as fast as possible. Reed and Regina took their time to understand what we wanted, and then went above and beyond. Checking water pressure, looking for signs of water damage, looking at the AC and laundry units? All par of the course. Throughout the entire process, both would offer us their unfiltered opinions and help us see things we weren't even looking for. These guys are just amazing, and we couldn't have been happier to have found them. Sunny Day Real Estate for the win!

Reed is the greatest. I should have written this review along the way to document all the amazing…read morethings Reed did to make sure my wife and I got the home of our dreams. He was professional while laid back and has a passion for what he does. We have referred everyone to him we possibly can. My wifend I built a home and ended up having issues with our builder. We started working with Reed in March of 2012 and closed September 2014. My wife and I built a home and ended up having issues with our builder. Reed worked tirelessly on contracts, helped us pick out finish outs to stay in budget, helped us work with financing and basically just held our hands through the whole thing. If we had a question, we received a response that was thorough and prompt. He had patience and focus and that is the only reason we ever got in our home. One of the most impressive moments was when we randomly came to the build and found Reed in the tree well digging out dirt with a pick axe and shovel so we could meet the tree inspection deadline. The builder was dragging his feet and Reed decided he could get it done. It was August and miserable and he was moving bucketloads of dirt out so we could close. We will always count Reed a friend and can't thank him enough for his help. Reed is a rockstar and if you are a friend of mine, chances are I have told you that already. Reed and Regina just recently helped my wife's mother get a home and had a wonderful experience. They have been there every step and have helped make the experience enjoyable.

Working with Scott was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We brought him on to list…read moreand sell an investment property, and he exceeded our expectations every step of the way. Scott's knowledge of the market, local area, and comparable properties was immediately evident. He came prepared, priced the property strategically, and his expertise clearly contributed to a fast, smooth sale with no hiccups along the way. What also set Scott apart was his communication. He was consistently responsive (even on Sundays) and proactive throughout the entire process, keeping us informed and ahead of every decision, exactly what you want when selling an investment property. We would recommend Scott without hesitation to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and results-driven realtor.

Scott is an exceptional realtor who successfully helped us navigate our five-week out of state…read morerelocation. From the start, Scott took control of the process, including coordinating home staging. His strategy worked perfectly, resulting in multiple offers on the very first day. He easily navigated negotiations, selling our home in record time for a great price. Scott managed every detail, only consulting us when necessary, which allowed us to focus entirely on our move. We cannot recommend him highly enough--his professionalism and dedication made our transition significantly easier.

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!

Great communication, positive attitudes, very willing to educate first time homebuyersread more

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!

We recently closed on our home in Austin & couldn't have better things to say about our experience…read morewith Tia Sales. She is calm, patient, experienced, knowledgeable and asks all the right questions. Tia always had both my fiancé and my best interest at heart throughout the entire process. For example, we'd look at beautiful homes, but they weren't in walkable areas & she knew that was important to me so she'd flag it. We'd look at another house we loved, but the yard was tiny & she new that was important to my fiancé so she'd flag that. She always was looking out for us. NOW for the real good stuff- Tia was able to use an offer we put on one house and we're in discussion with to use that to get us our house under asking & quickly. Tia was able to negotiate our house $34,000 UNDER asking, she got us to have the seller pay $10,000 towards closing costs (huge help for us) AND got us a 45 day close versus 30 day close (we needed extra time to get out of our apartment). She also assisted with getting a few things fixed from what came up in the inspection & all little minor fixes she was able to get the seller to fix for us pre-move in. All in all it was the best first time homebuyers experience I could've imagined & could not recommend Tia more! Thank you to both Tia and her assistant Colleen who made this experience possible. We're so happy!

Mason Quintana helped my family find a home in Austin in summer 2021 (one of the most difficult…read moretimes to buy a home!) He was super responsive and am so thankful for his help. He definitely went above and beyond. Thanks, Mason!

As a mortgage lender who has worked with Sam multiple times throughout the years I always enjoy…read moreworking with her as she is efficient, on top of communication, and provides the best support and service for her clients! I highly recommend Sam Smith as your Realtor- you are in great hands!

Working with Samantha Smith at JP & Associates Realtors exceeded any of my expectations. As a…read moresecond time homebuyer in a new state, I was not familiar with the area or the best process people to involve. Right away Samantha was incredibly friendly and took the time to call my husband and I to determine what would be a good fit for us. She even recommended a lending agent in the area, which we ended up using and greatly appreciated. Samantha meet us one Saturday to show us all the houses that we were interested in buying. She drove us around and told us helpful information about all the areas we were looking at. She called us the following Sunday and helped us put together an offer letter on the house that we ended up purchasing. She was very helpful in explaining the entire process and really relieved our stress level even though we were in another state. I truly believe her expertise helped tremendously in our offer getting accepted. I highly recommend Samantha!