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.

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.

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!

After interviewing what I perceived as the best agents serving my neighborhood, I signed on Sheri…read moreto sell my house. She is very professional, through, detail oriented and went beyond what one can expect from a sellers agent, taking care that everything was done, down to even weeding my lawn when needed as I was gone! I guarantee you can't go wrong with Sheri . She will go the extra mile and she is a very nice person too!

I first met Sheri back in 2014 when my husband at the time and I were deciding between buying a new…read moreplace or renovating his existing place. Sheri came to look at my now ex husband's house and recommended we just make it the way we want given how much a new house would cost. From that day, I felt Sheri was extremely honest and trustworthy. She could've recommended that we sell it and be our seller and buyer agent. Fast forward 4 years, and I was looking for a house for myself in 2018. I searched in my emails to find Sheri's contact info and we began my search. Sheri listens and remembers the things I want in a house. She also tells me things to consider while living in the house. For example, the direction the house is facing, which is not something I would've thought about being a first time home buyer. We finally found a home I love in Circle C. Fast forward 3 years, and my significant other and I are searching for a house to start a family. She even remembers HIS preferences and mine. We found a home we love thanks in Cedar Park. She is also helping me rent out my Circle C home. Overall, she's not pushy, she's understanding and patient. She's definitely focused on building relationships and not just to close a deal. She will be the one and only agent I work with for all of my home related needs.

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.

If you are looking for a home Cyndi will do everything to make it happen. Making a major decision…read moreof this magnitude is stressful to most of us buying a home but Miss Cyndi covers all aspects of this crazy process. In my humble opinion with experience in home buying, Cyndi Alvarez is at the the of the realtor/negotiating food chain. She is honest, hard working and a good listener. She has the ability to believe in your cause, to keep looking and finding compromises that will make the all important deal a reality. You can't go wrong with this fine human being.

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!

Heather is a very knowledgeable and hard working realtor. She does everything possible for her…read moreclients and will also give her honest assessment of the marketplace. She has helped me both in the rental and housing markets. Most impressively, she has knowledge on home repairs that I have not seen with other realtors.

I want to thank Heather for her professionalism and candor. A friend had to relocate to Austin…read morebecause of an emergency. In this tight market, finding a place with the characteristics we wanted was kind of impossible. She took the time to find several options, she dealt terms and conditions for us, she went above and beyond our expectations. My friend found his dream place in under a week. There are many Realtors, and there are professional Realtors; Heather is one of them. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I would not recommend Valerie. She tried to play me . I…read morecame way to California, prior to my trip to Texas she was help full then when I arrived in Texas she wanted me to sign all these contracts that linked me to her and basically made me obliged to her when it came to buying homes . Said I could not view homes unless I signed . She is a crook and I would not deal with her . I went through some one else and had a much better experience and all the homes I wanted to see that she said I needed to sign for I saw with out signing and thing . DO NOT USE THIS CROOK

I needed to renovate and sell my house in Central Texas. Valerie was awesome and flawless with the…read moreentire process and her knowledge and experience enabled my sale to be quick and in the best interests of the seller. I would recommend Valerie Hoffman to anyone that needs a Real Estate Agent in this area and surrounding areas. She is by far the best Real Estate Agent I have worked with! I would definitely use her professional expertise again! Michael S.