My partner and I had the wonderful experience of working with Laurie Eden to be our realtor this…read moresummer in Austin, TX. As future first time home buyers, Laurie gave us an awesome education of the overall home purchase process steps, the complex and evolving Austin real estate market, and specific details to look at on showings (from water damage to roofs to foundation challenges to style choices). Laurie describes herself as a "life style and real estate matchmaker," which is a perfect description! She really listens to not only your current life needs but also asks great questions that prompt you to consider your holistic future needs and wants. Her questions help you focus on what is important to you as a buyer. Laurie is a realtor both here in Austin and surrounding Texas areas and also in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she is from and brings her past hospitality background to her realtor role. She is knowledgable not only about local trends but also national markets. While we did not buy a home yet this summer as we needed to pause our search, when we almost did, Laurie walked us through every facet of the contract and offer process. We felt she always had our best interests in mind while also offering her expert perspectives. We will definitely look forward to continuing to work with Laurie when we purchase our future home. I would highly recommend her to both buyers and sellers as a great realtor.

Adding to the praise here and we cannot say enough wonderful things about our realtor Julie…read moreGalarraga! She truly goes above and beyond in every way. From the very beginning, she was patient, understanding, and incredibly thorough- walking us through every step from finding the right home to the right lender and explaining every detail along the way to make sure it was just right for us. As first-time homebuyers, her guidance, responsiveness, patience, and expert knowledge made all the difference. We always felt supported, informed, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire process- and after. She is truly the best realtor and we are so grateful and appreciative. We recommend her without hesitation and are thankful someone recommended to us as well. The best! Thank you!

I can't say enough about Julie Galarraga- she took absolutely incredible care of us. What an…read moreamazing experience. I could see that she already had lots of glowing reviews, but she still managed to impress. She's extremely savvy and knowledgeable. She managed to help us secure our dream house while also getting us an amazing deal. She was always willing to make requests and advocate on our behalf, and she was always available to answer questions. She was both totally honest and infectiously optimistic, and she really helped us understand the ins and outs of the home-buying process. Our original loan provider pre-approved and then denied us. At the time, it was pretty disheartening. But Julie didn't lose faith, and she managed to find us an even better program. We wound up with 100% financing (no down payment), no PMI, a low interest rate, and here's the truly crazy part- no cash to close. We actually got a check at closing. Our loan officer, our title officer, and other homeowners I've spoken to have all been blown away by how great this deal turned out to be. And the truth is, it all comes back to Julie's tenacity. Her willingness to push- to ask for what you want, to find a way- is her greatest asset. And she's just a lovely, friendly, warm and funny person. I have yet to encounter someone who hasn't responded to her vivacity and charm. Julie is the one. If you're looking to buy a house, you can't make a better choice than buying through Julie. I can't imagine a world where things turned out better.

No catch- this is a great service, at a fraction of the "traditional " price. I have been a home…read morebuyer 3 times and a home seller twice before. While I was always happy with service I got from the "other guys" ( a very respected local Austin Realtor) I often wondered if the service was worth 3%, especially as a seller. Turns out it wasn't. After failing to close a deal with my former realtor, I hooked up with Jovio in order to lessen the blow of fees. I was concerned that I wouldn't get good communication or that I would somehow get lost in the cracks. Nothing could be further from the truth. I had a team at my disposal, they answered every text, email or call (often within minutes) and we ended up getting a sale and closing with no issues. It saved me a ton a cash. Lets face it- a lot of industries are changing (when is this last time you called for a cab??) and Jovio represents a new way forward for real estate deals. Thanks again!

I could not possibly say enough great things about Devin and the team at Jovio. From our first…read moreconversation, my husband and I could sense that Devin was professional and extremely competent. We, as anyone would, were skeptical at first with the commission structure and how much we could save, thinking there had to be a catch... but there never was. We were in and out of town throughout the process of selling our house and the team at Jovio did an amazing job being the eyes and feet on the ground while we were away. Their communication was clear and spot on from beginning to end. Our house ended up being on the market for less than a week, had multiple offers and sold for 10k over asking. We were confident in the pricing strategy, as Jovio's recommended selling price was actually higher than that which was recommended by a local, reputable luxury brand real estate agency. There were no compromises working with Jovio! In fact, compare to other realtor experiences, we felt we got far better service, attention and communication. They are definitely on top of their game when it comes to marketing and using new technologies to get the word out. I highly recommend using Jovio when selling your home!

Amanda is amazing! She is so personable and such a go-getter. She had our house under contract…read morewithin a week of working with her. She truly went the distance to help us sell our house. Unlike other realtors, Amanda held an open house and made informational booklets to help potential buyers learn more about our house and the area. She is unlike most realtors out there and we highly recommend her for any of your local housing needs.

Amanda helped us find our first home! Amanda is a DREAM to work with, the level and attention to…read moredetail that she provides to her client is priceless. Amanda was extremely available, and was VERY aware of the Austin housing market. Buying the house was very seamless, I HIGHLY recommend Amanda. You will not be disappointed!

Amber Goodwin is one of the best real estate agents in Michigan and the best I've ever worked with…read more Last Spring, my fiance and I worked with Amber to find our perfect home in metro Detroit. And I'll be the first to admit, we were not easy customers. We wanted it all; a unique but move-in ready home in the competitive Woodward corridor. And when I say that Amber delivered, I mean she DELIVERED! We got exactly what we wanted, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, high-end finishes, and within our modest budget. Now the process wasn't simple - the market is crazy right now! Luckily, Amber knew what to do. She advised us, but never pushed, to make competitive offers. After an offer was accepted and we went under contract, we were met with some pretty bad behavior from the seller and selling agent. Thank God Amber knew our rights; she new what action steps to take and in the end she knew how to get us to the closing table under the terms that were best for us. We are so grateful to Amber for her expertise in navigating the whole process, we couldn't have done it with out her. In addition to Amber's exceptional professionalism and depth of knowledge of the field, she is an absolute joy to be around. Amber graciously drove us to and from all our showings and had every detail planned out; down to water and snacks to stay nourished on longer days! I cannot overstate Amber's attention to detail and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients. If you want a genuine, knowledgeable, professional, well-connected, and skilled real estate agent - the type of real estate agent you can trust - you want Amber Goodwin.

Vikki is AMAZING!!! I cannot begin to say enough about her as a real estate agent. I will preface…read moreeverything by saying that I can count on one hand the number of good (or even decent) realtors I have dealt with! However, Vikki is one of them! I would trust her with any of my real estate needs. She knows the market like the back of her hand. She just sold a home for my husband and I that we had been renting out for two years after we moved cross-country. She worked with us, the tenants, and the buyers and agent wonderfully so we really didn't have to do much at all! She also helped us to find repair folks for a few minor repairs the buyers wanted done. She even went through the home after our tenants moved out and sent us photos documenting the condition......above and beyond anyone!!! Call her......you will not be disappointed!

I recently used an agent with Moreland Properties on the transaction of the sale of some lots that…read moreI owned, as well as, a new custom that I will be building for an out-of-state client. I found this agent to be the most helpful realtor I have ever worked with. Her marketing strategy is excellent, and her use of technology is way ahead of her time. Thanks, Moreland!

As a professional in the industry I love having Bertina in the transaction. She always looks out…read morefor her clients and remains professional even in the midst of concerns that may come up in a transaction. In addition to a great real estate agent she is one of the most giving people I know. It seems like she is always volunteering somewhere helping people.

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!

Jonathan from the Ben Kinney team was very helpful throughout my home buying journey. From…read moreexplaining each step throughout the process to hunting for potential homes in the Austin Metro area, he stayed closely connected with me to make sure that I wasn't making mistakes. His knowledge of the market gave me guidance on what to look for in a potential home. Highly recommend!

The best realtors in Austin. I highly recommend this group to anyone wanting to buy, rent or sell…read more Charlie Vaughan was especially helpful to me during this stressful process. I will be telling all my friends and family about the amazing service I received.