I could not recommend Don highly enough! I'm so incredibly greatful that our paths had crossed prior to needing an agent. When the time approached for my husband and I to purchase a luxury home, I thought I'd interview several real estate agents and choose from them. Our situation was that we were coming into some money and wanted to begin our search before we actually had the money. We asked to set up an interview with the first agent who specialized in luxury homes. She didn't want to meet with us until we had the money. Ok. She said she'd do an MLS search and send me some listings to look at in the mean time. I told her our dream neighborhood, Covenant Estates, and we both lamented that homes didn't come onto the market there very often. When she sent me the listings, she was trying to steer us to a different neighborhood further away. Fair enough. Listings didn't come up very much in CE, our target neighborhood, but the new neighborhood was further out of town and we worked in town. She had never bothered to ask about any of this. That weekend, I noticed a brand new "under contract" sign in CE. I texted her and asked about it. She just had an attitude of "yeah, too bad." And no explanation of why she wasn't aware of it before it went under contract and I literally never heard another word from her after that text. So, at this point I reached out to Don. I explained the entire situation, that we didn't have the money yet and that there was even an outside chance that we'd never get it. This didn't matter to Don at all! In our first conversation he laid out a plan to get us what we wanted. This included researching every agent who had sold a house in CE in the last five years and then contacting them to find out if they had anything coming on the market that hadn't been listed yet. Genius! By the end of or first phone conversation I knew he was our guy and we didn't need to talk to anyone else. It was night and day compared to my experience with the first agent. While Don was working on that, we requested to just go see a home that we kind of thought was out of our league because it just liked so incredible and we wanted to see it in person, just for fun. Don obliged us and said he thought that it can sometimes be good to go see a house you don't think you actually want because it can confirm what you do want. Well, it was the first house we saw, but we fell in love! Mind you, we didn't have the money yet. Don had so much wisdom and knowledge, he advised us as to the right moves to sort of stall until we got the money, while keeping us on the good side of the seller's agent. Simultaneously, he found a CE home that the owners had been contemplating putting on the market but hadn't yet! No one knew about it but us thanks to Don! We toured that home as well as another in a different but very close neighborhood. Well, as much as we thought we wanted to be in CE, the more we thought about it and talked it over with Don, we knew that the first home was the one for us. It was about 10 minutes away from CE, but it was 10 minutes closer to town, not further away. Don played the game expertly and gave the other agent only the necessary info at the necessary time so that we were able to be in the running for the home and when the money came in, we snatched it up! We got it for over $150,000 less than the list price. Don and Tina made the home buying process go so smoothly from that point. At one point Don mentioned something about having another closing scheduled and it hit me that all this time, he'd made us feel like we were his one and only clients, but of course he had other clients simultaneously. I'm willing to bet they all felt like they were the only ones. We've been in our dream home for 3 months now and we can't imagine another home in all of Austin that could possibly be a better fit for our family, at ANY price point. Without Don's expert advice and guidance, this house could have been the one that got away and we would have "what if'ed?" for the rest of our lives. I'll add that Don always made sure he was just advising us, but that the decisions were in our hands. He never made us feel like we were wasting his time, even when us getting the money was not a guarantee. I believe two of the seller's agents, luxury home agents, made remarks about how wonderful Don was to work with. On top of that, Don always had great recommendations for anything we needed outside of his job as our agent. We have been thrilled with the designer he recommended for us and even met with a financial planner he thought would be a good fit for us as well. Don even helped me with a lease for my old home just last month and that experience was just as impressive and smooth even though he had nothing to gain from it. I could go on all day. Do yourself a favor and hire Don. You'll not be disappointed! read more

Don's a great realtor! My friend recommended him, and it was an excellent recommendation. This was my first home buying experience, so i knew nothing. Don really guided me through everything, and helped me to consider things i'd never even thought about, as far as home-buying goes. He gave me some great resources, including the home searching database, a way to look up amounts of crime in potential neighborhoods, and even introduced me to what is now my favorite GPS app! When he came to pick me up the first day we went to look at houses i'd chosen, i had printed out all the houses we'd go to on a map, and optimized the route. When i got in the car, Don had a folder for me with that exact information! I'm always impressed with someone as OCD as me, organizationally. Without Don's guidance, i would've fallen in love with a house i ultimately didn't like. He really gave me a lot to think about, and i think i ultimately made the best choice for me, with his help. And the other Yelpers are right: Don's a great person, a great real estate agent, and a delight to be around. I truly enjoyed my experience with him. It's rare that anyone gets my sometimes dry and often very offbeat, off-color sense of humor, but Don wasn't offended or confused (wish i could say the same for some of the salespeople we encountered). He kept up, which really relaxes me. And here's the cherry: two months after moving into my house, i was robbed. The burglars took a bunch of stuff that is easily replaceable, but they also took a coin collection i've been building since i was seven years old. I was devastated about this, and posted on Facebook that i'd lost something very dear to me. I requested that friends donate coins to my new collection, to give it some of the sentimental value i'd lost. The very next day, Don left a tiny box on my doorstep. I opened it, and it was FULL of coins he'd collected on trips, and from relatives, with an explanation of how he'd obtained the different kinds. It was so sweet and generous and even made me tear up a little bit. A robbery can make your house seem like a very cold place, but Don really warmed it back up for me. :-) read more

Looking to buy a house? Want to avoid a Realtor that gives off that slimy used car salesman vibe? Love queso? Then Don is the person for you! My husband and I bought a house recently and the whole process went exceptionally smoothly, in large part due to Don. His patience, thoroughness, and willingness to fix the f***ups that other Realtors brought to the table all meant that we got a fantastic house at a great price. Don has an engineering background and he's not afraid to use that to his (and your) advantage. Rather than trying to push a bad house off on us, he walked through and pointed out any suspected trouble spots. Mostly minor things, but he laughed along with us at horrid houses with water damage, foundation problems, and other major dealbreakers. On top of that, he was patient with us as we painstakingly examined every house we stepped foot into, even those we knew immediately were not for us. After all, even bad houses might have good ideas implemented (and the really bad ones make great stories for everyone afterward). :) He dealt well with inexperienced seller's agents and ghetto title companies alike. When under contract, he provided us with a great list of inspectors, including the one we eventually chose, a fantastically thorough gent (with a thermal imaging camera!). No worries here about the inspector being in cahoots with our agent. I have already recommended Don to a few friends that I know will be house hunting in the next few years and would gladly use him again if he's still in the business whenever we buy our next home (hopefully not for MANY years.... whew). All in all a great Realtor. read more

As a first-time home-buyer in a faltering real estate market, there were things I didn't know, and there were things I didn't know that I didn't know. I had no idea where or how to start my home search. I mentioned this to my good friend, Cory, who immediately and emphatically recommended I call Don. He said Don had been a wonderful help to them in their own home purchase process and couldn't say enough good things about Don. I needed someone who knew how to navigate the real estate world and who would be patient with me and my many inevitable questions. Don was perfect. He immediately plugged me into his listings system so that I got instant email updates on homes that met my search criteria. When I found a couple condos that caught my eye, he patiently toured 5 different properties with me, giving me great advice and pointers on what to look for in a property, and clueing me in to things I'd never thought of. When I found "the One", he gave me great advice on how to make an offer -- basically, how to go low without going TOO low and insulting the seller. While we did encounter some speed bumps on the way to closing, Don stayed calm, helpful and available, which made the whole process SOOOOO much easier to take. Thanks to Don I ended up with exactly the condo I was looking for, at a great price and in a perfect location. And Don actually spent a whole day helping me install my new floor -- as a volunteer! Bottom line, I can't recommend Don highly enough for anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He makes this process so much less stressful, he's reliable, he's professional and he's just a great guy to boot. Thanks for all your help, Don! I'll be coming to you for my next property, too! :) read more

A girlfriend of mine suggested I contact Don in 2004. I was a first time home buyer and had no idea what I was doing. In fact, I almost decided to stop looking for a house because of the "used car salesman" vibe I sensed from other realtors. Don was super great and knowledgeable. He was able to help me navigate the entire process and I was even able to use first time home buyer funding. So, it was an obvious choice for me in 2013 when I was ready to sell that house. I contacted Don and he gave me a list of things to do before placing our house on the market. I LOVE LISTS!!! He was also very willing to meet and view our house for staging pointers. **LISTEN to his suggestions!!! Don knows and understands the Austin housing market. If I had any questions, he made himself available in person, by phone, text, email, smoke signals, or telepathy. Buying and/or selling a house can be overwhelming and stressful but Don was always available, willing to listen, and answered a plethora of questions to help me make an informed decision. Don is sincere and unpretentious. He truly cares about his clients. CALL Don!! You won't regret it. *DID I FORGET TO MENTION -Our house was under contract in less than 3 days? We closed in under 30 days. CHA-CHING We will be back! read more

The house-buying process can take a long-a$$ time. And if you have to hang out with a realtor every single weekend during your housing search, it might as well be someone as awesome and funny and hungry as Don. We spent many a Saturday driving around Austin with Don while he explained the intricacies of house buying and home ownership to my fiance and I (and showed us the best places in town to buy green sauce--almost as important). He is professional, honest, extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and smart. He made our first home buying experience both smooth and fun. Don not only helped us find a house we love, he actually helped us move in. (No promises on that front, but c'mon, how nice is that? That's the kind of guy he is.) By the end of your buying process, Don will have magically turned into a true friend. D'awww. Now call him! read more

Yelp has always been my go-to app/website to find a good place to eat, events, etc. When my wife and I had begun to talk about buying a home we first needed to find a Realtor..Obvious huh... Everyone always has a friend, relative or someone that has a great realtor to recommend... Well I recommend Don Powers as a fellow yelper! I first reached out to Don from yelp, and he was very responsive. He had our MLS listing search created in less than a day, and we were viewing homes immediately. Don has showed several properties and gave us his honest professional opinion and advice. Don has a background in engineering which helps when you walk up to a home and begin to see cracks in the driveway and warped walls inside the home, etc. He also doesn't have that typical realtor sales personality that drives me crazy. He was also very responsive in getting our docs in a row when we submitted offers on a few homes, which is important in our super hot market right now. He also seemed to have somewhat aggressive but fair negotiating skills when we submitted our offers. He was very professional and was very easy to work with and communicate our needs to. I will certainly use Don in the future. Also Don was very patient with us. We were your typical first time home buyer that wanted a perfect home. We looked at homes in the Kyle/Buda area. read more

Don is amazing! He goes out of his way to help you even when he knows you might not be ready to make the move to sell or buy. We've been talking with Don for a few months now teetering on the decision do we remodel and stay; tear down and sell or somewhere in between. He's been unbelievably patient and helpful and it truly feels like he only wants what is best for us. I highly recommend everyone check out him out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Working with Don was as awesome as vacationing on a private island with a personal butler that serves me brisket and cornbread everyday. My husband and I recently moved from the Bay Area to Austin and wanted to buy a condo, not knowing anything about the Austin area outside of Franklin's BBQ. I contacted Don because of his supposedly glowing Yelp reviews. Turns out all that hype was true. Why we loved working with Don: 1) He is super fast at responding to emails, which made the entire process easier. I'm glued to my phone, so having someone equally so was awesome. 2) Instead of telling me why I should buy a condo, he'd tell me why I shouldn't buy a condo. He'd point out all the things wrong about a place and let me make my decision from there. I hate people who push me to buy something, but Don just wanted me to like a place on my own terms. 3) He has really good food recommendations. For an Austin rookie, this was a nice added bonus. 4) As a first-time home buyer, my husband and I were total newbies. Don stepped in and took the initiative to help us coordinate anything and everything with everyone everywhere. I still have no idea what I was doing half the time leading up to closing, but Don was able to handle it all. 5) He's easy to talk to. We've gone on so many tangents in our conversations, it's great - which is why we're friends now even after our home closed a week ago. 6) He knows how to get an offer accepted. We put down an offer that was accepted in less than 24 hours. I like people who can get results (well, who doesn't?). 7) Details don't escape him. That's probably an important trait to have, but just wanted to highlight that about Don. I first found Don through Yelp and now I'm returning the favor to other potential home buyers in the Austin area by saying all the other raving reviews about him are as true as your eyes view. read more

Don represented me in selling 3 duplexes. Two of them were as difficult as it gets to sell, and he was communicative and helpful throughout. I don't think you can go wrong with Don. read more

So I have known Don forever and he has helped us buy and sell many homes over the years. He is a super funny nice guy with a great laugh, which is clearly the sign of any good real estate agent! I actually can't believe he hasn't fired us by now... we have tinkered with the idea of selling our current house for 3 years straight but he has been so patient and understanding with us as we have hummed and hawed and dragged him around to look at stuff. We live in a nice area near Lake Austin and even though his main areas of focus are Clarksville, Crestview and the Central Austin area, he did some great research on our neighborhood analyzing comps etc. We have been super happy with him over the years and he is a great friend as well. I would definitely recommend his Realtor skills! read more

Don is is not only great at his job but he's just one of those all-around awesome people. He helped us with our last purchase and was there with a smile and an answer whenever we needed him. Don is as knowledgeable as they come regarding real estate. One of my favorite things about Don, however, is that he's not a high pressure salesman. He constantly has your best interest in mind and he really, truly wants what's right for you. He's not in the business of real estate just to make a buck and it shows in his attitude and ethics. We'd highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Austin. read more

I found Don through Yelp, and I was seriously skeptical that he could be as great as rated. Seriously? 5 stars for a real estate agent? I call shenanigans! But I reached out anyway because we are out of state, and with a flexible move timeline, didn't have much to lose. I am SO glad I sent that email! Don really does live up to the hype. Even though we aren't moving yet, and we are complete and utter newbies to homeownership as well as Austin, Don got back to us right away. He was attentive, really listened to what we wanted and pinpointed the perfect neighborhood for us. He was willing to run around town at a moment's notice to look at a property, take video, and send copious notes so that we felt like we were really there. If that weren't enough, he also steered us away from properties that he didn't think were the right fit, even if we really thought we wanted them (because he actually knew better than us!). He cares more about people than making money, something I didn't think existed. When we found the perfect place, Don was literally on the eve of going on vacation abroad (yes, I used literally correctly--it was the night before), and he not only made sure we were in hands as attentive as his, but he also took time out of his vacation to check in on us and make sure everything was going smoothly. I could go on and on (and probably on), but instead I urge you to talk to Don yourself if you are in the market for a home. You won't be disappointed, he's amazing. read more

Wanted to do an update...yes only about 6 months after my last review...but we had the unfortunate need for Don's services again, but this time to sell the home he had just helped us purchase a short time ago. Due to unforeseen circumstances...only 6 months after moving into what we thought was our perfect house in Austin that Don helped us get...we had to let it go. We let Don know the situation and with his knowledge of the situation he laid out a plan for us to sell our home. Giving us suggestions on when we should sell it and various suggestions to ready our home for sale. Though we had sold homes before...with the stress/anxiety of the situation we were in...his insight again proved a HUGE help to us. Well before I go on and on regarding the great service Don (Dwell Realty) and his closing assistant (aka super closing coordinator / superwoman) Tina gave us...I'm happy to say we sold our home in only about 10 days. We had multiple strong offers and Don helped us with his own very detailed thoughts on these offers to help us make an informed decision from the vast experience he has had over the years. As before I can say with certainty he helped us get more money for our home then if my wife and I were left without his help/expertise/insights. Don/Dwell Realty is THE Realtor you want on your side in Austin...and from our personal experience you want him on your side whether you're buying OR selling your home. We can't thank you enough Don. read more

Facing a long-distance move on a tight timeline, I called Don after reading all these great Yelp reviews. I never expected we would be able to lean on him for so much. Don never tried to sell us on a house. When we weren't in town, he would go out and take photos or videos of listings we liked. When he took us out, he had a smart perspective on the pros and cons of each house. He educated us, never pushed us. He negotiated smartly and his closing coordinator, Tina, attended to the many details that sprouted up as we prepared to close. Don seems to stay really busy, but was always easy to reach by text or phone, and was there every time we needed him. read more

I was referred to Don by a good friend of mine who used him to buy and later sell her own home. When I decided to embark on my own house search, she could not recommend him highly enough. "Trust me," she said, "he's very organized, he knows his stuff (he's an engineer), and treats all of his clients equally as if they're all buying multi-million dollar homes." I have to admit that initially I was a little skeptical, but Don had me convinced otherwise within 10 minutes of our first conversation. Communication with him was excellent throughout the process(top priority for me!) and he was genuinely interested in helping me find the right house. I did find my house...fast! About halfway through my house-buying process (when I was in my option period) due to medical reasons, Don had to refer me to another realtor colleague of his to finish out my purchase of the house. He made sure that I was comfortable with the arrangement, which I totally was (Gillian was awesome too! I'll be writing a review for her as well! See Gillian Robb - Roots Real Estate). Despite this, he still stayed in touch with me checking in from time to time. It really was a pleasure working with Don. He is a true professional and an all-around nice guy! read more

Was looking for a realtor in the downtown area other than the shady ass realtors at Uptown Realty to lease out a condo and came across Don through yelp. Such a personable guy! He told me that he does not lease condominiums in the University area and proceeded to give me sound advice to bypass the realtors and save money by leasing the condo myself through various 3rd party websites! Usually the University realtors would've hung up on me by now once they realized I wasn't a potential customer After the business talk we chatted a bit and talked about our life (this was 9pm on a Tuesday night) and received some fantastic post-grad advice. Don followed up with me 2 months down the line to see if I was able to lease out my condo and if I still needed help. Though I've never personally dealt business with him, this is one guy I'd refer all future business and contacts with. Expect A+ service! read more

While our encounter was brief, it was just what I needed. My boyfriend and I are moving to the area and actually want to rent for the first year before we buy. I called Don based on his excellent reviews and he was extremely helpful. While he does not take on rental situations (he openly admitted that this is not his best area and wanted us to have the best experience possible), he was quick to refer me to someone else (who was wonderful) and even told me to let him know if it didn't work out so he could find another possibility. I was disappointed not to work with him, but the short experience I had was extremely pleasant and helpful read more

Don is the BEST realtor in Austin! My best friend referred us to Don, and I'm so glad that we went with him. We started looking at houses in January, before we were ready to move so that we could get an idea of what we wanted. Don was enthusiastic about showing us a long list of properties. He brings so much experience and it's a plus with him being an engineer. He was able to observe and point out things we would have overlooked. We found a home early on that wasn't on the market. We were leasing our current home and couldn't move until summer. Don made the impossible happen! We got everything we wanted! Don and Tina made this entire process fun and simple. They are honest and genuine. We are so happy to finally be moving into our new home next week! We highly recommend using them! read more

Don was the realtor that helped us purchase our home several years ago and we had a great experience then. We've been in Austin a long time so we know a lot of realtors but when it came time for us to retire and move, we hired the only Austin real estate agent with whom we had had an excellent first-hand experience. Because the real estate market has been so hectic, we chose to buy first. We worked with Don in identifying and purchasing our home in Tarrytown. He gave us his perspective when looking at the homes which really helped in eliminating a couple that we thought we liked. One in Clarksville that had some drain line and foundation issues. And another in Old West Austin because his research uncovered that the property abutted not a greenbelt, as the listing realtor improperly listed, but a private property that could soon be developed. He was able to beat the other realtors / buyers in helping us win the home that we ultimately purchased and in which we now live in Tarrytown. There were three offer offers but we prevailed and Don proved invaluable during the inspection and resulting negotiations. After all of that, selling our home was a breeze. We had 13 realtor showings in 3 days and ended-up with 6 offers. All-in-all another great experience with Don. read more

I first discovered Don about 6 years ago when I was driving around various parts of South Austin looking at homes. He answered the phone off a listing and was the first Realtor (I tried a few out) that I could actually trust with zero pressure tactics. He gave me great information about resources to help me afford my first home, and made the process of buying a home actually fun. Don is always finding interesting issues with homes (that engineering background is very handy) and is never afraid to point them out. And keep your spirits up along the way ( "sure, check out the closets, just don't try any of their clothes on"). He has a simple 'honesty is the best policy' way about him, that makes everything easier as a buyer. He walked me through every single part of buying my first home, even making sure it was what I really wanted before we proceeded. Well, we recently sold that South Austin home within 2 days, and just closed yesterday. We had multiple offers and Don was able to get their "strongest and best offer" until we were more than satisfied. He was honest and fair with the other realtor (who seemed underhanded and manipulative - at one point, when the bank ordered a roof inspection of our home, she was going to let the roofer write up his recommendation on a different house he accidentally went to, but I insisted she contact him). Anyway, various issues came up, but Don was able to both handle them and negotiate in our favor. So, the honest way prevailed! (Oh, and the house appreciated 10k a year, so don't be afraid to invest in these parts). Anyway, we of course were in the predicament of needing a new home super-quick. Don was able to meet with us for what felt like every day for a month, with baby in tow. He has actually held the baby so we could look around better (she finally stopped giving him the 'death stare' as he calls it and eventually smiled at him). We found our dream home and will be moving in next month! When our dream house was just listed - I knew it would go fast. I told Don I just had to see it right away, or someone else would buy it, and I knew it was the one. Don left stopped in the middle of a remodeling project in order to show us that house. The house had 2 offers, we found out later that we won the house by only $100! But really, I thank Don for making the time for us, or we would have lost that house. Don certainly feels much more like a friend than a realtor, but is always a professional, always willing to go the extra mile, and when emotions come into play, you will be glad to have him on your side. Thanks Don! read more

Don likes queso. He enjoys local coffee shops. He is funny. He listens to what you need and helps you find an incredible home. He has a ton of experience and negotiates incredibly. Great realtor, great guy, highly, highly recommended. read more

Don was an absolutely awesome Realtor! He worked with us on finding the perfect house for us. He listened to our desires, found lots of houses for us to see that were all within our price range & helped us narrow our selections based on his expertise. He was patient as we modified our parameters & found us a number of houses that were wonderful choices in great neighborhoods. We absolutely love the place we chose. We highly recommend Don to help you with any real estate needs. read more

My family and I met Don in May 2010. We were in process of remodeling our home and Don handled a real estate lease for us. That was our first transaction with him and he proved to be extremely well versed in his field. He is a down to earth person who is quite knowledgeable about the Austin real estate market. I would not hesitate to recommend or use him again. read more

Don took me as a client even though I have a lot of challenges with my logistics and search - I am travelling around the world during our search - and he has been fabulous. For my two days here, he cleared his schedule and went above and beyond to show me my top picks. He also snuck in a couple Austin insider tips, for which I am immensely grateful. His knowledge of engineering and structural issues is tremendously valuable. I highly recommend Don. read more

Hands down we had the best experience buying and selling our home with Don. We bought our first home with Don a year and a half ago and every aspect of the process was handled professionally and timely. Don values his clients and it is obvious. He even helped us move in for crying out loud...he is considerate and has his clients best interest in mind. When we contemplated selling our home it was a no brainer to call Don. Don has a ton of experience and knowledge of the Austin market. We are currently using him right now to buy a home and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. I would highly recommend Don. Stop searching for a realtor...call Don! read more

In my mind, Don is by far the best realtor in the Austin area. He is incredibly friendly, kind, trustworthy, and knowledgeable, and he truly makes the home buying experience a pleasure. He was eager and willing to show me homes at any time. I was worried because it was hard for me to leave work during the day many times, and Don was very willing to work at nights and weekends. To top it off, Don is HILARIOUS!!! I looked forward to hanging out with him more than seeing the actual homes. I didn't want the experience to end just because working with him was such a pleasure. The best thing about Don is that he truly cares about the people he helps. It's rare to find someone who watches out for your needs the way Don does. I went into the process knowing absolutely nothing about homes or the Austin area. Early on Don actually talked me out of several homes that in retrospect would have been terrible choices for me. I am so thankful, because I felt other realtors would have taken the commission and made the easy sell. I love my house, and I'm grateful because Don made it happen. He is also so nice and friendly, by the end of the home buying experience I really felt like Don was more of my friend than my realtor. I have recommended Don to several other people, and they have all had nothing but positive things to say about him. I really trust him and would recommend him to anybody. read more

I'm in a house(!!!) so here is my updated review, as promised. I hope Don get 10 stars now because he definitely deserves it. Don continued to be extremely helpful. He provided delightfully aggressive guidance during negotiations and was on the ball for the closing process. No surprises here either. Thank you, Don! read more

Let me preface this by saying that I found Don through Yelp, and Yelp served me well. I couldn't have asked for a more honest and genuine real estate agent. I work in marketing/sales. I'm surrounded by plenty of slimey, manipulative types. Don doesn't apply pressure. He gives his honest advice and does his best. His best is damn good too. He is an intelligent agent who cares. If you are looking for someone you can trust to help guide you through what will likely be one of most difficult and stressful decisions of your life, I highly recommend giving him a call. read more

Bottom line: Don got my house sold quickly for more than I was hoping for. It closed just hours ago and everything worked out perfectly. I generally don't like realtors or real estate agents but Don is an exception to my rule. Details: Don's primary interest the whole time was making me as much money as possible and he did just that. He likes coming up with a house-selling strategy and we did. My house closed just a few hours ago and I have substantially more than I expected in my bank account right now. Don pointed out how various things could have not gone smoothly, but none of that happened to me. Also, I do not like spending time talking on the phone, so Don communicated with me just the right amount via email and texts. I recommend Don as a top notch real estate agent, at least the best one I've seen so far. read more

Don has plenty of five-star reviews, but I want to write about a specific miracle Don pulled off for my wife and me. If we're lucky, the Search Engine Gods will make sure Google searches for "Austin" and "cross country move" send people here. My wife and I made plans to move from New York City to Austin last October. We knew this would be all but impossible, but we wanted to move into a home immediately. The cost of leaving NYC was so expensive, we didn't want to endure another move from apartment to house once we got to Texas. Don agreed buying a house halfway across the country would be tough, but he took on our headache anyway. He visited homes on our behalf, sent us photos and videos, dealt with inspections, and plenty of other things that I don't understand about home buying, but fortunately he does. Every step of the way, it felt like Don was the smartest person in the room -- and he was advocating for us. We wound up securing a home a month before our move. Don did some negotiations so that we could visit Austin before we signed anything, guaranteeing we could see plenty of homes before we made a final decision; that's incredible when you consider how competitive the market is here. Don shepherded us through that final month of the home buying process flawlessly. When we finally made it to Austin, he introduced us to local restaurants and fun spots. Meetings that could have taken 10 minutes lasted as long as we wanted, with him giving us tours of the city. After we bought the home, Don continued to check in on us and the house, more so during the recent storms. Our friends who've lived in Austin for years time joke about Don Powers, who has the name of a super hero, and in the real estate world, actually is one. read more

Don was a pleasure to work with. All the high yelp ratings he has received so far are well deserved and you will realize why as soon as you interact with him. He knows so much about Austin and is very good at what he does. I was blown away by his keen sense of observation when looking at properties for the first time . His engineering background combined with the depth of experience in the Austin area makes him a very unique Realtor. I've given Don 5-star rating because he want above & beyond our expectations. Even though we didn't end up buying a home yet I'm sure I will be reaching out to him when we are ready to make the leap. read more

Don deserves well more than 5 stars for all the advice and help he gave my boyfriend and me during our home search. We planned a trip to Austin to look at homes since we were moving there and had some issues with the realtor we originally planned to see. We were in a huge bind so I contacted Don within a day or two before we came to Austin and asked for his help since I saw all his great reviews on Yelp. He responded to my email extremely quickly and was willing to help us on super short notice (what a great guy!). He even checked in on us and made sure everything was going well with our Austin trip before we even met him! My boyfriend and I only had two days to look at homes before flying out and Don went above and beyond to help us look for homes in the short time we were there. We saw almost 20 homes in the two days and he spent a ton of time with us seeing properties and pointing out pertinent details. He was realistic and extremely helpful with all his advice. Don spent time to get to know us even during the short time and figured out that, yes, we are crazy dog people, and yes, the home is actually for their comfort more than our own. He helped us alter our search criteria to stay closer to my boyfriend's work and still get the land/space/privacy/square footage we needed. Because of all Don's hard work, we were able to make an offer on a house before we left Austin! Don spent that evening even after we took off on our flight, writing up our offer and helping us make decisions on what we thought was a good number. He really cared that we got the house we liked and worked extremely hard to help us find something in the very short time we had. Even after the offer was accepted, Don continued to communicate with us frequently to keep us up-to-date on everything for the house, since we weren't in Texas yet (he also communicated with us a lot after we were in Texas to make sure everything was going ok at our rental place), and made sure we were still happy with our decision to purchase the home. Every question I ever had, he always had a fact-filled answer and was positive and friendly. Don and his assistant, Tina, also provided all the info of how to set up the house with utilities, gas, HOA, and what to bring to the closing, which made everything a lot easier. One of the best things about Don (besides his great attitude) is his knowledge of the housing market and area. Being new to Austin, we didn't really know anything and Don was there to let us know facts and figures about different areas and neighborhoods, suggested restaurants (which were awesome and delicious), and let us know about general fun festivals and activities in Austin. As someone who's new to Austin, knowing more about the city right upfront was great. It really opened our eyes and made us feel like we were already involved in local events before we even had a permanent address. Whether you're new to Austin or a local, Don has a wealth of knowledge that you can truly benefit from. To us, Don is more like an old friend who knows what you really want than a realtor who treats you like another number/dollar sign. He went out of his way to help us even though we contacted him with essentially no notice and was upbeat even when my boyfriend and I thought we wouldn't find a place in time. Don spent countless hours making sure we found the right place and after we found it, he worked hard to help us close quickly. I would definitely recommend Don to anyone in the area! He's a rare find! Thank you so much for your help, Don!! read more

I reached out to Don after seeing his great Yelp reviews and was looking for an agent to show me a couple of properties in downtown Austin. Don responded within a few hours, and we set up some time to look at the condos the next day. He was very honest and gave candid feedback about the apartments, which is greatly appreciated. After the showings, he sent a comprehensive list of comps for the area, and added me to a subscription list of condos for sale and rent in my price range and desired area. Getting these automated alerts has been great to keep up with the market and seeing what else is available. We ended up deciding to stick with leasing instead of buying in the short term, but Don was a great agent throughout. Especially in Austin's sea of bad real estate agents, Don is a refreshing change. If you're a first time buyer, Don is the way to go, being very responsive, giving much needed advice and recommendations without being pushy or aggressive at all. read more

If anyone is looking for a realtor to buy or list your home, call Don Powers! I have bought and sold 5 different homes over the years and have never had as great an experience with a realty company as I did with Dwell Realty. Don Powers listed our home and was amazing to work with. He was so thoughtful throughout the whole process and extremely efficient and aggressive with marketing our house! He could not have been easier to work with! It didn't matter the time or day, he was ALWAYS available and so kind to answer my hundreds of questions. Don Powers sold our house with multiple offers in less than 6 months. He is a realtor that is not all about the money but definitely puts his clients best interest first. Like I said, if you are looking for a realtor to buy your home or sell your home, Dwell Realty is the company you want to use!!! read more

Don was a pleasure to work with in helping my wife and I find our first home. He's honest, knowledgeable about the Austin real estate market, and wouldn't let us buy a home we didn't love. In fact, he was able to show us a home that was not even on the market yet, and as it turns out, it was the home we fell in love with and bought. We worked with him for about 3 months trying to find a home. He always stayed positive, even when we were outbid on several offers. By the end of our home search, he knew us very well and knew exactly which home was for us. He's also a fun guy to be around and made this process more enjoyable than it typically can be. He is sometimes hard to get a hold of (always text, never call) but it's understandable given the amount of clients he has and the urgency seen in this market. We highly recommend Don as a realtor and thank him for helping us find our dream home. read more

Yes, this is ANOTHER 5 star review for Don. That's because he's amazing. After thoroughly researching and interviewing multiple other agents, we chose Don to help us with our first home purchase and couldn't have been happier! When showing you a home, he carefully inspects everything, inside and out, and will give you his honest opinion - we never felt as though we were being pushed into a decision. He also takes the time to get to know his clients and understand what's important to them in a home. When the time came to make an offer, Don's experience and knowledge was invaluable in beating out several other offers on our dream home. After our offer was accepted, the flurry of paperwork began and he checked in on us to make sure we understood everything and that we weren't overwhelmed. To top it off, he's extremely personable and friendly. We'll definitely recommend him to anyone we know and if we ever have to move, we'll be calling Don to help us sell. read more

Don is easily the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. Clear, committed, honest, strategic and a great person. My house was pretty much sold in one weekend and he supported me as I sought to buy a house in another state. I feel grateful that I came across someone with the right balance of instincts, smarts, experience, and friendly vibes. I HIGHLY recommend Don. read more

Don helped my son purchase his house four years ago and recently helped me sell my condo. He developed a sales plan that resulted in us having obtained a contract during the first weekend after listing. He gave us the right advice in preparing the condo for sale as well as for MLS listing. Don knows Austin and its real estate market very well. Don's associate, Tina, helped us manage all details from contract to closing. Don and Tina are very personable, customer oriented and the most professional realtors I have ever met. I highly recommend Don for your next real estate service. read more

Don does a great job as a realtor to help you find a home that meets your needs and in the area you are looking for. He was patient and considerate of my time and wish list. Don absolutely went above and beyond to help me find the perfect house. Don has my vote for Austin's best when it comes to real estate agents! read more