I was laid off in 2008 and had to rent out my home in east Austin and move out of town. What a scary proposition! Josh handled the management of my property with professionalism and care up until the day it sold. His prices were fair and I got a great value for them. He not only found fantastic tenants, but also communicated clearly and consistently. Josh made the whole process practically worry-free. Even though the circumstances weren't ideal (meaning my layoff) I couldn't have asked for a better experience being an absent landlord, all thanks to Josh. I would highly recommend his property management services to anyone who asked. read more

The wife and I recently bought a mid-century house in central Austin. After reading a boatload of reviews, we went with Josh. I have to admit, I wanted to go with Ron Jon the Apartment Mon (http://ronjontheapartmentmon.com), but said wife reminded me that we were looking for a house, not an apartment. There's a spectacular lack of House Mons in Austin, unless you count Josh (as I now do). Josh didn't pressure us once, not even after we drug him to 20 or so different houses on weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc. He graciously stuck with us until we found exactly the right house. He actually stuck with us longer than that, since he had to make sure we bought it. Even then, he kept checking on us to make sure we found the contractors we needed to fix a few things here and there. So yeah, I'm more adept at reviewing restaurants. If this guy was a sushi buffet, he wouldn't make you sick. If he was a taco truck, the e coli would barely register at detectable levels. If he was a Golden Corral... actually, I don't think he would be a Golden Corral. If you're looking for the realtor equivalent of a Golden Corral, look elsewhere. For everyone else, I'd wholeheartedly recommend this guy. read more

Josh is absolutely amazing! He is incredibly knowledgable and so so helpful. He went way out of his way to make sure we were taken care of while he was away on a cruise for vacation (which included regular contact with us to answer questions etc). I'm not sure about you, but if I were in the Caribbean the LAST thing I would be concerned about would be work. He really enjoys his job and clients! He made us feel important and valued, even though our budget wasn't much, and he has great ideas/info when going through a house. His eye for noticing small stuff is impeccable. He never seemed annoyed or burdened with our questions (and believe me there were A LOT). And most of them were stupid rookie questions, too. I won't hesitate to recommend him to anyone, now and in the future. Seriously, go with Josh. You'll fall in love with him like all the rest of us! read more

Josh Bushner is a fantastic agent. He helped my husband and I buy our first house in 2008. Initially we told Josh we wanted to live in South Austin and after several days of looking he suggested we look in North Austin. Our first day north we found the house we currently live in. Josh is super organized, dedicated and has impeccable customer service skill yet is surprisingly laid back considering he works in such a high-stress industry. After we closed on our house Josh became a dear friend of ours. So naturally when my in-laws decided to move to Austin, we called on Josh's services again. This time he was able to find them a place in one day. Which is even more impressive considering that they told him they wanted to buy a house and ended up in a condo on Rainey--a complete 180 from where they started in the morning. We will certainly be calling Josh again when it's time to move as he has become our family real estate agent as well as amazing friend. read more

I worked with Josh and his partner Amy both to sell my house and buy a new one. Gotta say, that was the best decision I ever made. I had a friend trying to sell their house at the same time, and after all the problems they had with their realtor ended up having to fire them and find a new one. I on the other hand, had no idea that this process could be so difficult! Josh and Amy made everything so easy!! These guys went above and beyond in every way. I was working 60-70/hr weeks while I was trying to sell my house, and I had no idea how I was going to get everything done. There was an endless list of tasks to get everything ready, people to coordinate and stuff to do. They helped me coordinate everything: setting up appointments, meeting with all the landscapers, painters, carpeters, handymen, staging, telling them what needed to be done and making sure we didn't miss any details. All I had to do was sign the checks. The house showed beautifully and I had 6 offers in 2 days and sold the house for 15k over list, and 45k more than I was expecting. It couldn't have been a better experience. Josh and Amy were such a pleasure to work with, they're knowledgeable, professional, and they care. The whole time, I just felt like I was in good hands. They were always responsive and I felt like I was their only client, even though I know they were busy. They work really well together and just love what they do. If I ever need to buy or sell a house, or have a friend, a coworker, or a neighbor that needs to buy or sell a house, or I just meet someone in a grocery store... Do you need to buy or sell a house? I couldn't feel better about recommending Josh and Amy for the job. They're just that awesome. read more

Josh and Melissa Moore, my agent, were stupendous in my last move. Went way above and beyond in getting the deal done right and fairly. I have used Josh's team 3x now and each time been really wowed by how the go the extra distance. I've also recommended them to coworkers and the reviews there have been outstanding. read more

I cannot say enough about Josh. He is the best real estate agent in Austin. I've bought 3 homes since living here in Austin, and this last one where I used Josh was hands down the best experience I've had with a realtor. Josh is professional, polite, and very hard working. When you need something done, there are never any excuses or other problems, Josh just does it. He continued to follow up with us even weeks after the sale closed. If you need a realtor in Austin, this is the guy you need to call. It's incredibly refreshing to work with someone who actually cares about their work and their clients. read more

I live in Pflugerville. My neighbor and I have both used Josh's services for years, and we have saved a ton of money. Quick, easy, effective, and affordable. We are so pleased with our experience that we invited him to speak at our HOA Annual Meeting! I look forward to another tax savings this year Josh! Thanks for your hard work! Tax values keep going up while actual home values keep going down...using Real Appraisal Relief is such a no-brainer that it's impossible for me to keep my rave reviews to myself. read more

We have bought two houses and sold one house with Josh Bushner. So clearly, we are returning, happy customers. We would whole heartedly recommend Josh for his professionalism, timeliness, organization, and overall work product. He's clear and to the point, reliable, and trustworthy. I cannot think of anything more to ask for in a realtor. You would do well to work with Josh in either buying or selling. Alex and Courtney Williams read more

I live in central Austin and our house was valued several hundred thousand dollars more than we payed for it. This was without a doubt the easiest money we've ever saved. Josh did all the hard work of protesting our tax appraisal. He is professional, prompt, and great at following up. I would recommend this service to anyone in Austin living in a neighborhood where house values are flat or falling and taxes keep rising. read more

This is not a protest firm that throws properties at the wall and hopes something sticks. When your property doesn't stick, you will probably pay for that increase for years to come. You have to get someone who is both knowledgeable and proactive like Josh. He got a reduction on both our residential and commercial properties this year. We are comfortable that our valuations are reasonable - for now. read more

I called Josh at 4:45 pm wondering if I'd even find anyone to answer my call. To my surprise, Josh answered the phone himself. I explained myself and even though he let me know upfront that he wasn't taking on tax protests at this time, he spent a good while talking with me about with my situation. Then based on that information, he advised me on how to handle things and even offered to help me fill out the paperwork. He also gave me a couple of recommendations that might be able to help me. Josh is very knowledgeable and extremely generous with his time. He was willing to go out of his way to assist me even though he had nothing to gain from it! read more

Josh recently represented me in the sale of my condo. I was extremely pleased with Josh's service throughout the entire transaction. Specifically, Josh responded very quickly (often in under an hour) to my phone calls, texts, and e-mails, even during nights and weekends. And, Josh pro-actively kept me informed and updated of progress throughout the transaction. Additionally, Josh's knowledge of real estate helped move my sale along, as he was able to connect the buyer with a reputable lender specializing in condo financing. Overall, I could not be more pleased with this transaction, thanks to Josh's expertise, responsiveness, proactive communication. I highly recommend Josh, and look forward to working with him again in the future. read more

When we decided that we were ready to "seriously" start looking for a house, we had no idea where to start. We didn't know anyone that was a realtor and we were really concerned about being stuck with someone that had no idea what they were doing. We decided to look up realtors on Yelp and came across Josh. We decided to take a chance, and I'm so glad that we did. Josh was with us every step of the way and had an answer for any quesiton that we had. He was not pushy AT ALL. He was super responsive and usually responded to any email from us within an hour. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I know that we will never use a different realtor. Josh is our guy. read more

If I could leave more stars, I definitely would.. Josh Bushner and Amy Kline are simply the greatest real estate team in Austin. They are polite, professional, extremely responsive and very attentive. We needed to sell our house in Round Rock and were having an awful time deciding exactly what part of town we wanted to move to. Our main concerns were cost and schools and we were in a time crunch as we were hoping to get our kids into their new schools on time. This process was proving to be very frustrating for my wife and I until we hired Josh and Amy. What a great decision that turned out to be. . They made the entire process feel smooth and easy. We hit a lot of bumps in the road along the way and Josh and Amy just continued to smooth out the process. One of the best things about working with them was their accessibility. We never had to wait for answers (and we had a lot of them. Our calls and emails were always handled extremely quickly. We got an offer on our house within three hours of listing for over the asking price.When the appraisal came in ridiculously low, Josh quickly worked with another lender to get the house appraised at the correct value and sold. Josh even arranged all the details for us to lease back the property for a month while our new house was being completed. Amy did an excellent job helping us find what we were looking for once we finally nailed down the neighborhood we wanted to move to. We eventually chose a new construction home and continued to get help from Amy. She met with us and the sales associate and continued to be a part of the process to ensure all of our questions were answered and our needs were met. I am not even sure if my words can express the gratitude we have for Josh and Amy. They really helped turn a highly stressful moving process into a smooth and simple one. It's been almost two months since we moved into our new house and we still get follow up emails from Josh checking in to see if all is well. He continues to offer his help and assistance. If you are in the market to buy or sell a house here in Austin I HIGHLY recommend you give Josh and Amy a call. Buying and selling a home is always a stressful time so it was truly a pleasure to work with a team that was so attentive, patient and accessible. They always made us feel like we were their only client.. Thanks again Josh and Amy!! read more

Josh was fantastic as my realtor as I searched for and found a wonderful home in Austin. Not only did he connect me with the best home inspector, the best contractors, and the best handyman, but also he was very willing to coordinate with all of them and ensure that good work was done while I was unable to be here. He went out of his way to help, to stop by the house, and to give me as easy and smooth a transition from home buyer to homeowner. Incredible devotion to ensuring a positive and personal experience with a true professional. Thanks Josh! You really are the best! read more

I have known Josh Bushner for a couple of years now and he has always come through for me. I will never use anyone else for any of my real estate needs. read more

Josh helped us locate and buy a house in Austin. He also located a rental home for us during the search. I wish there was an "Exceptional" rating, like an A++. It is so very rare to interact with a professional of Josh Bushner's caliber. We moved from Houston to Austin, and first identified Josh on Angie's List. I would have to say it was the best decision we made. Josh demonstrates great fiscal literacy and great emotional intelligence. It is such a pleasure to work with him due to his demeanor and competency. His knowledge of all areas in Austin (and surrounding) was refreshing, and it saved us much time with identifying the right neighborhood for us. Patient, thorough, and steady, he offered assurance and continuous ideas throughout our search. Communication is one of his greatest strengths. Superb. read more

Josh was our realtor for the recent sale of our house. I chose him based on his great reviews, and he met--and exceeded--our expectations. It was our first time to sell a home, and I felt somewhat nervous about the whole process. I knew the importance of a good realtor, one who is both knowledgeable and trustworthy. Not only is Josh those things, but he also worked very hard and did a great job for us; I think he'd be an excellent realtor for buyers, sellers, and renters alike, regardless of price range. Buying or selling a house can be stressful, and Josh helped us navigate the process and put us at ease. Josh made us feel as if our sale was important regardless of the dollar amount. He always took the time to answer our questions and explain anything we didn't understand. When we had to make a decision, we were confident that it was an informed one because he consistently offered up-to-the-minute, round-the-clock, detailed information about all our options, and did so in an objective and even-handed manner. He was always prompt in responding to communication--and was especially fast and productive when interacting with buyer agents, and we felt that our best interests were well represented. We sold our house quickly at above the asking price, and much credit goes to Josh. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who is wary of the real estate business and realtors in general. The first thing you'll probably notice is that Josh comes across as genuinely kind and down to earth. Then you'll see throughout the process that he's also an expert and a professional in every sense of the word. read more

Josh did a phenomenal job walking us through the sale of our N. Austin house in spring 2013 and building a new one in summer-fall 2013. He had a sharp grasp of market dynamics and did not BS us into unnecessary improvements for the sale. He was very strategic about where to put money and effort and it paid off... for instance, he had a professional photographer come in and the pictures were amazing. I've seen so many home listings, even high-end ones, with crappy phone pictures that make houses look dark and uninviting. This was exactly the opposite; our house looked its absolute best. And it paid off... we had several offers above the asking price within 72 hours of listing! (and this is for a modest house in an ok but not stellar neighborhood!) Josh was great about controlling our anxiety about all the phases of both selling the old house and building the new one. We called and emailed him with questions and concerns dozens of times. He was always responsive and professional but laid-back and funny at the same time. Just fantastic all around. read more

Found Josh on Yelp when looking for property tax protest help. I called him out of the blue, and he was incredibly helpful. He was polite, patient, and very informative. read more

I was in the market to purchase my first house and was searching for a Real Estate Agent. After looking over countless reviews on the Internet I decided to go with Josh based on the overwhelming positive feedback he had. I emailed Josh in the evening asking about his availability and within 20 mins he responded and we set up a meeting. Josh listened to what I was looking for and offered very useful advice and answered my questions in easy to understand terms. Josh has been a real estate agent for many years and he has a lot of experience which proved invaluable. He was never too pushy about buying a house fast or tried to steer me into any direction. We ended up looking at 10 to 15 houses and made 3 different offers before I finally settled on the home I purchased. Throughout the whole experience Josh answered all my questions very thoroughly and quickly. The home I purchased was not very expensive so I know I wasn't one of his more high end clients but I never felt I was treated as anything other than his most valued client. He had other clients while working with me but I never felt like I was anything but his only client. I am a veteran and my home purchase involved a few more hoops than a traditional home purchase so if you are a veteran you don't need to worry about Josh not being familiar with the additional steps for veterans. Josh will be the first person I contact for any of my future real estate transactions. If you are looking to buy or sell a house, start the process out right and contact Josh to hear what he can do for you. read more