My wife and completed our home buying odyssey in 2011... a long saga with tales of good and evil…read moreleading to a moment like no other... a brave new world, our home. In the not so distant past, evil Realtor overlords dominated the housing horizon. Time and again, we tried to shed these dream oppressors, but alas they seemed to be at every home purchase. Then came Sean... a seemingly unassuming, small town boy with big city dreams. While wandering away from his quaint village of "New York", he stumbled upon a strange, new, and decidedly weird world known as Austin. He sought a different path, one that only became clearer over time. By channeling his spirit in this sparse, south by southwestern community he found his calling... place people in their homes. Nurtured by the Austin oasis, this lone rebel fought the evil Empire for us. Our young warrior was not afraid to turn in a low bid or stand up to the dogmatic forces of proper real estate etiquette. "All they can say is no," said the boy as he became a master. From the vast hilly desert of SW Austin, through the hills and up to the highlands, Sean fought the good fight to put us in a home. Along the way, he dealt adamantly with real estate riffraff and fought for the little guy, establishing himself as a Realtor of the people. Now, as we move on to the next chapter in our lives, we'll forever be grateful to the agent who said "Those electrical boxes will catch on fire!" and "I wouldn't want a rat to fall on your face" and "Got you a free water heater." Truly a man of distinction. Thank you Sean Austin, and godspeed.

Sean is an extremely helpful and personable real estate broker. He immediately started on our…read moresearch for a home and gave us leads on those that were about to go on the market so we would have an advantage. He always picks up the phone and never made us feel bad for asking questions. He also fought for us when a buyer tried to low-ball us on the sale of our house and he also got us money back from the sellers of our current home after the home inspection. He's found two homes for us in incredibly hot neighborhoods. We would definitely use him again.

Jeffrey was recommended to us from a family friend, and we couldn't have been happier with our…read morefirst home buying experience. As first time home buyers, we worked with other real estate agents that didn't seem to have the drive and expertise that Jeff has. Knowing that Jeff grew up in the Austin area meant that we would have knowledge of every part of Austin, near the lake in areas like Lakeway, north of Austin in Pflugerville, and every in between Austin Proper and South Austin. He worked with us every step of the way and took the time to go above and beyond to understand what we wanted and needed in a home. He was patient while teaching us the steps we needed during the home buying process. We have referred him to family and friends, and we hope to be able to use him whether it is buying or selling again in the near future. Thank you for a truly incredible experience in this monumental time of our life, we couldn't navigate this aggressive market without you!

I highly recommend Jeffrey! He goes the extra mile to make sure you get the best experience…read morepossible. He is professional and friendly. I can't say enough about him!

We just used Alex to buy a home for my parent's to move closer to us. He is a hustler who always…read morehas his finger on the pulse of the Austin housing market. He knew exactly what we needed to do submit a winning bid in this crazy housing market. Despite his absolutely spotless advice, we made offers on homes that weren't as high as he recommended. We lost out on two houses with 30+ bids because we didn't heed his advice to the letter. On the third home, we did what he said and our offer was selected amongst many others that were equally competitive. Throughout this process, Alex was kind and accommodating. He wrote multiple offers. He amended them. He wrote offers requesting we be the backup offer. He scheduled same-day visits when homes came on the market. He responded to late night texts and early morning emails. After our bid was accepted, he continued to work on our behalf consulting and coordinating with our lender, insurance provider, and title company. When they had a question for us, he provided it on our behalf in minutes if he had the answer. He sent us reminders well in advance of every critical step in the process to ensure we didn't forget a deadline or signature. After closing, he continued to represent us and follow up on any questions or issues we had. If you're serious about getting into a house and have the means to make competitive offers, Alex will work around the clock to make sure nothing short of another buyer's offer stands in the way of you getting the house you want.

I was referred to Alex upon moving to Austin and have purchased a couple of properties through him…read more I've worked with probably seven other agents (in other markets) and Alex has become the gold standard by which I compare others. I'm always impressed by how quick his responses are, he often provides helpful info I would ask for before I have to ask for it, and most importantly, I always get the sense that the professional guidance he gives is truly in my best interest (not his own). Nothing but positive things to say about Alex, would recommend him to anyone looking for a home or small multifamily property.

We have worked with Mike to buy two houses 20 years apart. Each time we work with Mike, we are…read moretreated with professionalism and respect. He makes the whole process very easy, from looking, to submitting an offer, to negotiating with the listing party. We will be using Mike again in the future and recommend him to anyone looking for a world class realtor.

Mike is the absolute best in the business - you will be happy you choose Mike as your real estate…read morepartner (not just an agent) - he is proactive, prompt, knowledgable, and so much more! You Rock Mr. Dream Home!

As first-time homebuyers deciding on a new build, my husband and I are so fortunate to have Brandon…read moreby our side! He was incredibly knowledgeable and always knew what to ask the builder, even when we had no idea what questions we should be asking. He checked in with us regularly, kept us informed every step of the way, and handled all the details so we always felt supported throughout the process. Looking back, I honestly can't imagine going through this experience without him! If you're looking for a realtor who genuinely cares and will advocate for you from start to finish, we can't recommend Brandon highly enough!

TL;DR Brandon is one…read moreof those people that go above and beyond in every capacity. We ran into so many hurdles in our first home buying but Brandon fought for us every step of the way. I highly recommend Brandon to anyone looking to purchase a home. Extended Review: Brandon met with us and showed us many properties that fit within our budget and were what we were looking for. After a bit of searching, we found a great new home build in which we were satisfied with. We had quite a few hiccups when it came to our billing. Item after item popped up and it made us quite anxious. There were multiple times where we thought that we might have to wait and buy a home at a later date. Brandon was there though with ideas, ways to deal with our issues creatively, and to help us get our home NOW instead of later. We were so thrilled when we were finally able to close on our home. If you thought this was the end of the review, no no no. There is ever more craziness that is about to unfold!! Our builder had an initial delay but it was no issue. Brandon let us know and with a lot of time in advance to prepare, it was fine. The day before our appointment (as we were purchasing out of state) we flew on the day before. As we were waiting for our next flight, we got a call from Brandon. The builders had delayed it again! Not even a day before letting us know!! With some annoyance, we rescheduled but once again Brandon was fighting for us. He reached out to the builders and fought for us to get additional benefits and even got us our closing cost reduced. Overall, I cannot thank Brandon enough for all the hard work, determination, and perseverance throughout our buying experience. He's definitely someone who will get you into your home!! 100% recommend!!

We interviewed Todd and other agents when we were considering selling our house but had not yet…read moredecided to put it on the market. Todd spent an hour with us discussing our situation and came across as savvy, knowledgeable, well-resourced, confident, realistic and patient. He kept in touch occasionally in the succeeding months and, when we decided to go forward, worked with us to develop a sales plan, immediately producing a contractor who began work on the property. When a buyer expressed interest, Todd helped facilitate the loan. The sale itself went through without a hitch, largely because of Todd's support team ("The Todd Squad"), which expertly coordinated the various players, made sure all the paperwork was completed accurately, and kept things on schedule. Todd and his team are a formidable force--any seller would be very fortunate to retain them. Highly recommended.

Best realtor in the Austin & surrounding areas. Truly a local gem who is fluent in the market &…read moreunderstands the needs of his clients. The house hunting & buying experience with Todd was 1000x's better than car shopping. No pressure to pick the first or 20th house! He & his team were available without hesitation throughout the entire process. We would recommend Todd over & over!

Drew was exceptional to work with from start to finish. He communicated clearly throughout the…read moreentire process, addressed any issues that came up with impressive speed, and kept us informed every step of the way. What really stood out was his deep knowledge of the Austin area. I'd highly recommend Drew to anyone looking for a real estate agent in Austin. We'll definitely be working with him again and referring him to friends and family.

I had an outstanding experience working with Drew Johnson as my real estate agent. From start to…read morefinish, his communication was incredibly thorough--he consistently kept me informed, answered every question with patience, and made the entire process feel seamless. His knowledge of the Austin real estate market was truly impressive and gave me full confidence in each decision along the way. Drew's professionalism, expertise, and genuine support made me feel comfortable and confident throughout my home purchase. I'm truly grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable agent in the Austin area.

I had the pleasure and good fortune of selecting Ian Grimes as my real estate agent and wanted to…read morepresent the facts of why others should consider doing the same. Ian has spent his entire life in Austin and has his finger on the pulse of the city and how it can best meet your needs and wish lists. Not only was Ian consistently on time (read: 10 minutes early) to all of our visits, but he was well dressed, patient, positive, and eager to help. I never had to wait more than an hour or two for his follow-up and he handled all action items immediately and with a smile. Ian wrapped up every one of our engagements with a recap of what we mutually agreed upon as well as a summary of next steps and who would be responsible for those. The thought of purchasing my first home had me riddled with anxiety and questions for several years. I have no doubt that had I gotten in touch with Ian sooner, I could have spared myself a lot of additional trouble that he sailed through with familiarity and ease. Please ask Ian for my contact info if you want more specific examples of my claims. I will be more than happy to give you my honest opinion of how & why Ian Grimes is destined to be one of the most elite agents in Austin and ultimately beyond.

I cannot say enough things about Ian Grimes and Grimes Realty. He helped us every step of the way…read moreand made sure our process went smoothly. Being from Austin, he is very knowledgeable about all of its neighborhoods and where we should be looking. We love our new home and so glad we made the purchase. I would highly recommend Ian! We were very happy to find a realtor that was definitely on our side.