I've known James for many years and had casually chatted with him about starting the home-buying process because he was always a great go-to person for advice. One Saturday morning, I woke up to a text from him with a couple of houses he felt were worth looking at. Within a few hours, we met up to see three homes in an area that was within my budget, safe, quiet, and not known for foundation issues--something he was very thoughtful about and that was extremely important to us. I was familiar with the houses because I had already been looking at many on my own, but the entire process felt overwhelming. The very first house we saw was one I remembered from earlier searches because I loved that it was already landscaped and had so much potential. It wasn't a turnkey home, which is very desirable in this market, but we knew we could make it perfect with renovations. James did an amazing job negotiating a fair price, especially considering the number of upgrades the house needed. I was truly floored by how well he stayed within my budget while still leaving room for renovations. Everything happened so fast. Two months ago we first stepped into the house, a month ago we closed, and after multiple renovations, we get to move in this weekend! James recommended our mortgage broker, inspector, title company, roofer, and even the seller-paid home warranty company. He's truly a one-stop shop, which--especially for a somewhat anxious person like me--made the entire process so much easier. I never felt like I had to figure everything out on my own. Buying a home can be incredibly stressful, but James was with us every step of the way. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again when I'm ready to sell my condo and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. read more

When my husband and I decided to buy our first home, we called James as our friends spoke very highly of him. James helped explain every step of the home buying process and made things very easy for us especially during a pandemic. He always answered our questions in a timely manner whether it be by call or text. We never felt pressured into giving an offer and James always gave us his professional opinion about locations and home values. We ended up with a new build which took longer than expected thanks to lumber shortages and covid delays. James helped facilitate the communication between us and the builders and presented our concerns to the sales manager, construction manager, and upper management. A year after signing our contract, we finally got to move into our new home and did not regret one bit having James as our realtor. I highly recommend working with James if you're in the market to buy or sell your home! read more

James is absolutely amazing to work with! He has helped my husband and I purchase two homes already (the first in 2012 and the second in 2020). He's so patient, easy to talk to and work with, explains everything, has valuable knowledge and honest practical opinions and you never feel any pressure to make a decision you're not 100% comfortable with! We trust him wholeheartedly and have enjoyed working with him throughout the years! read more

Our daughter (and our money) recently moved to the University of Texas:) We considered buying a condo for her near campus as it seemed like a wise investment. We don't live in the area, so there were a lot of moving parts trying to identify the right property, make an offer in the competitive Austin market, get the place inspected, and close all while out of town. Thankfully we had James DeLoney on our team. He did all the heavy lifting for us and found our daughter a great condo right near campus in a very safe area for a great price. The property checked all our boxes. We couldn't recommend him more if you're looking for an investment property. Now our daughter (and our money) are doing very well in Austin. read more

James has helped us through the home buying process twice now. Both times were excellent experiences. He's a talented realtor, advisor and advocate as a buyer and seller. His knowledge of the market, areas, schools, etc. is vast. James recently helped us secure our "forever" home, but if we were to venture into a new property he would find us the perfect home. read more

This is our second time working with James. In this latest transaction we bought and sold properties. James guided us through the purchase process expertly, beginning with helping us define the locations and prices that worked for us so we could better focus our search. He then worked diligently to show us those properties of greatest interest, and he was always prepared with informative data. When we decided to make an offer, James was able to use his considerable skill and knowledge to negotiate a stubborn seller down to an acceptable price. Finally, he shepherded us through the closing process, making it easy and stress free. In the sale of our home, James helped us prepare our property for sale, highlighting those things that were highest priority to repair/replace/improve in order to maximize demand and sale price. In doing so, he assisted in sourcing reliable maintenance, repair, and cleaning providers (at reasonable prices). Next, James worked with an excellent staging service (GoldieElla's Home Staging & Design) and photographer to produce top quality marketing materials (photos, virtual tour, video, etc.) and a one of kind experience for potential buyers who toured the property. Through his various sales and marketing activities, James was able to generate 5 offers in our 1st 3 days on market. Having so many offers was fantastic because it pushed the offer prices above list and ensured that we were able to quickly accept both primary and backup offers. This was all the more impressive because we went on market at a price which was at the very high end of comps in our area. In part because James secured a signed backup contract, the period from contract to close was extremely smooth and free of any attempts by the buyers to re-negotiate price or terms. In fact, we closed only 3 weeks after going under contract! In summary, James experience, skill, and deep knowledge produced fantastic results for us, and we'll definitely be working with him again. If you're buying or selling real estate in the Austin area, you won't find anyone better than James DeLoney. read more

James was absolutely amazing to work with during our home buying process! I couldn't recommend him enough to anyone looking for personable & knowledgeable experts in the area. Being out of state homebuyers, he took the time to explain the home buying process in Texas and worked to understand what we were looking for. He was awesome communicator and on top of all the little details that came up. He knows what it takes to secure a house in an extremely competitive market, and when it came time to negotiate, fought hard for us. So thankful to have him on our side throughout, and we absolutely love our new home! read more

So I had a fairly quick transition from another state that required me to find the perfect home to live in, the beginning of my time with James was fantastic with personal videos and a personal touch which made me comfortable with choosing James as our realtor. James never forced a decision and gave great feedback throughout the process. It was more than just buying a home and the time with him was all about how to provide the best experience and give the best references possible. His level of service and knowledge will continue to put him at the top. James and I had several touch points daily during the process and we navigate quickly through what I thought would be a dreaded process. Even after finding the perfect home and settling in James continues to reach out to follow up and care for us as if we were family. My wife and I are thankful for him and the time he put into finding us something that is a dream we have always desired. Highly recommended and as a business owner his head and heart are in the right place. He cares deeply about people he serves and even more about the community he is involved with. Please support him. read more

James Deloney is a thoroughly wonderful realtor. We met him only recently when we needed to find a real estate agent to help sell our family property. He was the first realtor we interviewed and because we liked him so much, he was also the last. He met and exceeded all our criteria: he is honest, intelligent, an excellent communicator, he's hard-working (an understatement), knowledgeable, has integrity, is a phenomenal problem-solver, has amazing resources, and he's a joy to work with. That James Deloney always went above and beyond and because our experience with him was so favorable, we would recommend him wholeheartedly for any realty needs in the Austin area. read more

I just had to write a review for the excellent service I received from James Deloney and his HavenPath Realty for my home buying process this past Autumn. I certainly must commend James and his assistant Kimberly for the outstanding knowledge, attention, and care they provided for me during this experience, so he is very much worth recommending. The caption he has trademarked of "Leading You Home" was and is a truism that showed itself during this whole procedure. Thank you so much James for all that you did during this process, I certainly appreciate it and have high regard for what you did and how you go about it. Julian Bruno read more

We were first referred to James in 2008 by a good friend. We were looking for our first house back then and James was great. Looking back, the entire process was quite simple. James found the house we ended up buying. He guided us through the inspection, negotiation, financing and closing. And he was great at keeping in touch afterwards: from reminding us to file our homestead exemption, to just being a good friend. Fast forward to 2016 when we wanted to move a little closer to work. Despite having a great experience with James, we decided to interview a few other realtors. Don't get me wrong, we love James. But James was the only realtor we'd ever dealt with. We didn't interview other realtors back in 2008, we just jumped right in. So we talked to several referrals from friends. We cold called a few listing agents, and called some highly reviewed realtors. Most were great, but we felt like something was missing. James has a low pressure, professional, friendly style that is tough to beat. He's quick to return calls, emails and texts. He follows through and keeps his word. So we called James and asked if he'd sell our house and help us buy a new one. We were a bit more picky when looking for our second house, but James didn't flinch. He had no problem working with us for months and months. Despite having other clients at the time, we always felt like we were number one. In a hot market, it's important to have someone flexible. We'd tour houses within hours of hitting MLS. James would find pocket listings that weren't listed. He really went above and beyond to help us. James' experience really paid off when we finally found a home. Simply put, James has mastered the offer and negotiation part of the process. He knew all the "tricks" and really helped us to put our best offer forward. Our second home was much more complicated than in 2008 and James didn't disappoint. Above all else, this part of the process is why I'd recommend James. There's two sides to every deal, and I always felt like I was armed with the more experienced of the two sides. Selling our house was a similar story. James was great. We had our hands full with the new house, so he handled pretty much everything. He had a lot of recommendations, but never pressured us into anything. Our house sold in the first weekend. We're convinced this was due to the effort he put into the listing. From advising us on what to prepare, to staging, to marketing, to multiple open houses, to his rolodex of contacts, James experience again paid off. I can't recommend James enough. He's become a good friend and someone I'll turn to the next time it's time to buy or sell. read more

The level of service I received from James was truly impeccable. From my very first phone call with James through the entire home buying process, James continually impressed me with his detailed market knowledge, attention to detail and negotiation skills. He was incredibly responsive and reliable. I was a first time home buyer with a ton of questions and very little knowledge of the home buying process. James walked me through every step, making sure I was informed and prepared. Every time I had a concern, regardless of how ridiculous or insignificant it may have actually been, James was there to put my mind at ease. James did a great job of listening to our needs and understanding what was important to us. His approach was uniquely professional and genuine. I never felt like James was an agent, more of a trusted advisor and friend. If you're looking to buy a home in Austin, I strongly recommend working with James. read more

James sold a house for us in December of 2009. The market had just hit rock bottom, we were adamant about our asking price (but needed a quick sale), and it was the dead of winter. Despite it all, James rose to the challenge, holding multiple open houses and marketing our sale at every opportunity. The house sold in a timely manner and at the price we wanted. James knows the Austin real estate market, he listens to his clients, and he rises to whatever the situation may be to satisfy his clients. He is my realtor and I recommend him without hesitation. read more

James did an outstanding job for us. He is very thorough, very professional and knowledgeable, does his homework, and provided us with a thorough review of the Austin real estate market. In addition, he is one of the nicest agents he not only applies his professionalism but includes the human side which makes the process very smooth. James and Kim did lots of homework, staged our property so nice. We sold our house in three days!!! with that I'm telling you everything. read more

James is an amazing agent! This was my first home purchase and I have heard stories of how difficult it can be, but James made it simple and enjoyable. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone that is in the market to buy a home. read more

When my wife and I (and twin 6 year olds) began looking to make a move from Chicago to Austin we didn't know where to start. We knew nothing about Austin, had no friends in the area and no realtor. My wife was browsing homes on the www.havenpathrealty.com website and shortly thereafter was contacted by James as a follow up. James was very professional and did not pressure us whatsoever to make him our designated realtor. We had planned a long weekend visit to simply check out the area on our own and James offered to assist us. Initially we were leery to take him up on his offer as we didn't want to get locked into an unknown realtor who we had never met. Looking back... taking him up on his offer and deciding to work with James was the best decision we ever made! James spent two full days with us on that initial weekend visit, taking us to see all the different areas in Austin and setting up and coordinating about 15 different showings. That initial visit was extremely productive and we were able to quickly determine what you get for the money in the different areas of Austin and whittle down to a few key areas to focus our home search going forward. James never asked or pressured us to sign any form of contract with him and his intimate knowledge of the Austin area having grown up there was extremely helpful. Just as an example of key things that James pointed out during the search process: * Ensured we understood about MUD's (Municipal Utility Districts) and the ramifications to purchasing a home in these areas. A MUD area relies on private utility companies (gas, electric, waste removal) to service the area due to lack of city infrastructure that likely will result in additional/higher taxes which drive up your total cost of ownership. * Traffic issues/challenges to be considered based on the area to be considered * Airport accessibility (I fly a lot) * School rankings and accessibility * Property tax implications by area * James himself went and previewed the property and videotaped it and sent to us to review remotely (since we lived in Chicago flying to Austin every time a potential property came up was out of the question) * James himself represented us at the inspection and videotaped the issues and sent to us to review remotely * James himself arranged for the inspector to come back and ensure all items were properly fixed previous to close * James suggested and coordinated a great supporting cast along the way (inspection company, lender, etc.) to ensure the whole buying process went smooth and without issue * When multiple offers came in on the home (including a competing full cash offer) that we now own, James suggested a competitive "best and final offer" that ensured we were selected to purchase the property without overpaying (he did a full analysis based on recent sales in the area) based on value of the home. These are just a few things that come to mind... there are simply too many to list. In the end, James went above and beyond to make the whole home search and purchase process went as stress free and smooth as possible. Having someone like that to represent you when you are half way across the country is crucial to your peace of mind. We now consider James our first friend in Austin and have already recommended him as a realtor to others. If you are searching for a home in the Austin area I would strongly recommend that you contact James to assist you. read more

I have had interactions with many real estate agents during my time as a real estate investor and I can honestly say that James is the most knowledgeable and professional real estate agent that I have worked with. I actually met James when he was representing the buyer for a property I was selling. I was very impressed with the way he handled the transaction and his knowledge of the local market so I decided to stay in touch with him and use him to represent me while buying a home. We closed on my new home less than a month ago and James helped my get a great deal on a house in South Austin in exactly the location I was wanting for much less than I was expecting to pay. I was very busy with work at the time so it was reassuring to know that James was in charge of every step of the process and kept up with all the important dates so that I didn't have to worry about anything. I plan to do business with James again in the near future and I recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell a property in Austin!! read more

I recently sold my home in Austin, TX - we had our first offer in 4 hours and eventually had five offers, all of them above list price. James DeLoney was my realtor - I'd hire James any day and twice on Sunday. James was very professional, diligent and conscientious. He knows the Austin market very well - he explained the sale process very clearly and patiently and guided me thru the updates that my house needed, to be competitive in the market place and to get the most sale price. He is very easy to work with - very important for me was the communications - James is very easy to get ahold of (I prefer text and emails - and James was always easy to get ahold of) and his answers were very clear. James and Kim make a great realtor/interior decorator team. Kim helped me pick out the granite countertops, the backsplash, the paint colors and the chandeliers. Both James and Kim were very aware of my budget limits and worked to stay within the limits. Both of them went above and beyond the call of duty (and when I ended up in the hospital due to an injury they even drove me back home from the hospital - bless them for such help). Eventually we ended up as family friends - that is hard to find these days. James is very detail oriented and will not leave any stone unturned to get the most value. I would whole heartedly recommend James for any real estate needs, and I'd definitely work with James for my own real estate needs as well. read more