Lilly was awesome. Great knowledge about each neighborhood and was an invaluable resource,…read moreespecially for us as first time homebuyers. She helped us navigate a very busy market, and always made herself or one of her team available. She also had excellent recommendations for experts to work with throughout the process. We got a great price on a beautiful home. Highly recommend.

My husband and I just closed out our six-month-long buying and selling adventure with Lilly, and I…read morepromptly set out to sing her praises across the internet. I'll be blunt: there are a lot of shady, lazy, and/or unintelligent realtors out there. Lilly is not one of them. When acting as a buyer's agent, Lilly tirelessly scoured the market for homes that met our very specific criteria and was always available to rush to check out properties on short notice. She even set up a few FaceTime sessions to show my husband and me houses we weren't able to physically get to in time. After months of searching, we ended up finding the perfect house due to Lilly's perseverance and sleuthing skills that I can only assume came from her past experience as a journalist. I have no doubt that our perfect new home would have passed us by if she hadn't been working all possible angles in our search. When we pivoted to Lilly acting as a seller's agent, the already-high regard I had for her compounded exponentially. She went above and beyond to help us prepare our house for the market, taking it upon herself to vet make-ready firms, consult with stagers, coordinate professional photography, and even haul off trash in the middle of the night - all without adding a shred of extra stress to my already hectic life. On top of that work ethic, Lilly has an encyclopedic knowledge of rules and regulations within the industry (something I wish my previous realtor had possessed when I sold my first home many years ago). Once it listed, our house was under contract in less than a week and Lilly did everything within her power to ensure a smooth, speedy closing. I realize this is a lot to take in, so I'll give you the tl;dr version: Hire Lilly Rockwell as your realtor. She's awesome.

My husband and I needed an ambitious realtor to evaluate and aggressively market our coastal…read moreresidential investment property on a speedy sale basis. We hired a coastal agency near the property to broker the sale, but their about-face arrogance, lack of communication, and laziness cost us time and money (both of which were in very short supply), and we had to find someone else We started the ball rolling again with Timber & Stone Realty, a local company that was personally recommended to us, with the added bonus of it being just outside our home base in Austin, Texas. We contacted the owner/agent, Gena Caudle and scheduled a meeting. We were skeptical yet hopeful that we could move forward in a rapid, positive fashion with a new firm. Hope blooms eternal they say and everything just fell perfectly into place with Gena at the helm. We signed-on with her company and left the meeting feeling confident of our decision to use Timber & Stone. It was Gena's spunky, strong-willed temperament and keen knowledge of what really works in the real estate market that made this deal happen: professional photographs, open house presentations, hiring lawn crews and service companies, numerous conversations with buyer's agents, savvy negotiating and more importantly, constant communication with us. Who else does that? That's hard work! Offers came rolling in and you can imagine our delight (and relief) to see the SOLD sign in the front yard shortly after Gena took over. It's very satisfying to say the least. There is no doubt in our minds who we will call for future real estate transactions. I highly recommend Gena Caudle and her company, Timber & Stone Realty, to any person looking to buy or sell their home, or investment properties.

Love Timber & Stone and Gena Caudle is the best! I have worked with Gena many times. She is…read morepatient and understanding and always has the best interest of her clients in mind. As a busy business professional, my time is valuable. Gena understands that and I appreciate her respect for my time and for my business. I feel confident in my recommendation of both Gena and Timber & Stone.

I worked with Jason to both sell my existing house and purchase the next one. I will definitely…read morework with him again in the future & recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor! He's friendly, attentive, responsive, reasonable and doesn't hesitate to share his feedback, good & bad, or just for things I hadn't thought of. I was looking for someone with an experienced perspective, not just a yes-person, and that was my experience with him. On the selling side, some of my family had agents in the past who went unreasonably overboard with staging or bending over backwards for prospect buyers, and that was not my experience here, which I'm very grateful for. We dealt with a Prospect buyer/agent combo who were at times unreasonable, waited until the last minute to ask for things & where the agent didn't do a good job at managing their clients' expectations, and Jason handled a lot of those tougher interactions before I even had to, and was instrumental to getting us through close. On the buying side, he was a great guide & we closed without issues, in the neighborhood I was shooting for & within my budget.

Jason initially engaged with me regarding my rental, but ultimately refused to take it on after…read morewasting a full week of my time waiting for a property viewing. Only then did he disclose that he does not handle rentals below a certain price point, which he should have communicated upfront. He referred me to another real estate company that has been disappointing, and I am now stuck dealing with the consequences. Overall, an unprofessional and frustrating experience that I would not recommend.

Incredibly Honest and Trustworthy Realtor…read more I can't say enough good things about my experience with Paul Reddam. Most agents are eager to close a deal, but he took the time to truly understand my situation and gave me advice that wasn't in their own immediate interest--they actually told me not to sell. After evaluating the market and my financials, Paul explained that selling right now would likely lead to a loss and wasn't the smartest move for me. That level of honesty and integrity is rare, and it's something I deeply respect and appreciate. It was clear that he genuinely had my best interests at heart rather than just trying to make a sale. If you're looking for someone who will be upfront, ethical, and truly on your side, I highly recommend Paul. I'll absolutely be working with him again when the time is right! --Danny N.

I had such a smooth experience working with Paul and Marquette to sell my rental home. They told me…read moreat the outset what to expect, what challenges we'd need to address, and how long the process would take--predictions that all proved to be spot on. Marquette had a great instinct for who would be interested in buying the home then helped me attract them. She gave solid advice on what repairs were and weren't needed and how to stage everything, and then wrote marketing materials that showcased the home beautifully. Once the house was ready to list, we sold quickly to pretty much exactly the type of family Marquette predicted, and for the price I expected. Paul and Marquette communicated promptly and clearly throughout and got me through the process with minimal stress and no surprises. I'd recommend Homesville to any buyers or sellers.

Jason was great. We appreciated his professionalism and calm demeanor. His advice was confident…read moreand based on experience and knowledge in his field. I highly recommend Jason. We saved money on commission and rebate and had an excellent experience.

Jason served as our realtor for a condo purchase in Austin, TX. I can say without a doubt that he…read morehas been one of the best realtors we have worked with! Jason is very detailed oriented, knowledgeable, informative, kind, and on top of things. He had no issues going above and beyond and made our out of town buying process easier. We had a bumpy process due external variables. Jason took action and stepped in making sure those problems were smoothed out providing an A++ experience. We would highly recommend him and will definitely continue working with him for future services.

Judy Willey has been my apartment locator since 2004 when I was leaving a disappointing apartment I…read morehad found on my own and vowed not to do the apartment search thing alone again. I found her through serendipitous luck on the internet and I'm so thankful at my good fortune! One of the things I like most about Judy as my apartment locator is that she's incredibly honest. I still remember walking up to the front of an apartment complex long ago and her asking the employee if they were going to do something about the dead foliage out front because it wasn't attractive. I thought this was great because this complex is home for a lot of people and it should look nice! This honesty moves into the apartments themselves as well...if SHE wouldn't live there, she'll tell you (or won't even take you to a place she wouldn't live if she knows she wouldn't live there ahead of time). No amount of commission from any apartment complex would compromise her integrity nor her commitment to her clients. She knows what's a good deal because of the length of time she has been in this business. If a 1-1 with detached garage at such-and-such apartment is currently on special for $699, girl you better take that because it hasn't been that low in ages! Working with Judy takes the stress out of apartment hunting. I send her an email with the specs I'm looking for, such as number of bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, washer/dryer connections or in unit, if I have a floor preference, garage or covered parking, etc (it could go on and on if you want to get really specific); the location parameters, like between I-35/Mopac and 183/2222; the date I'd like to move in by; and the amount of money I'm willing to pay. She does all of the legwork by making the calls to apartments to get prices, availability, and amenities. We meet up to take tours of the apartments I've selected from her list, I make a decision, and that's it! Or, she goes back to the drawing board if I don't like any of them. But I don't owe her a penny because the service is free. I will continue to use Judy for all of my future apartment-locating needs, although here's hoping I won't need her services anytime soon because the most recent apartment she found for us has been awesome thus far.

This is a wonderful company run by Louie Divino. He has nearly 30 years of apartment locating…read moreexperience (he probably started when he was 10), and everyone who knows him and his staff, know that they really not only know Austin WELL, but can tell if they can help you right to away find a new apartment home (translation=they are not going to hem-haw you around). Louie helped my friend when she was relocating from Oklahoma to Austin, and thanks to Louie, the whole process went beautifully. He drove her around Austin, found her the best place, closest to her job, and she and I both were ecstatic! PURE SUCCESS! If you need his cell phone number, I know it, so please hit me up on here, and I can give you his info should you or anyone need an apartment and would like for someone with tact, honesty, and experience to help you out. You will not be sorry! I could never say enough good about this man! He also helped give me and my better half great advice on apartments when we first moved here, too. Louie truly knows no strangers and absolutely cares about everything he does, which is why this is the perfect business for him! With so many of us relocating to and from Austin, this really is a wise thing to do for yourself!

I will give 10 stars as Tyler the owner went Beyond & Above to help on my situation He always…read morecalled me back and never dodged me He was a very considerate to me and my wife.....When i would stress he was there for me Tyler is a trusted human being and very attentive to your needs .....So in my heart Wave Realty Group is my recommendation for all your needs A Team That Goes Beyond & Above .....Thanks Tyler and will always be grateful Gods Speed.....

Hands-down, the best real estate group. Not only are they knowledgeable and experienced but very…read morethorough and will walk you through the entire transaction. There's a lot of different brokerages in town and it's important to know and go with the best. Five stars for Wave Realty Group!

I cannot say enough good things about Victoria and my experience with Smart City! I've worked with…read moreVictoria for the past two years, and she has gone above and beyond every single time to help me find an apartment that actually feels like me. Apartment hunting is incredibly overwhelming and stressful, the options out there are endless, and a lot of apartments are deceiving, but Victoria somehow makes the entire process feel so much less scary and so much more manageable. She is patient, attentive, incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about finding the right home for me -- not just getting me into an apartment. I trust Victoria completely, which says a lot. I've sent her paragraphs of apartment requirements, questions, and probably way too many messages at all hours of the day, and she has always been incredibly patient and helpful. She listens to what I'm looking for, remembers the little details, and puts real thought into finding options that fit my needs. She has exceeded every expectation I could have had for an apartment locator. One thing that really stands out to me is that I ended up signing for an apartment that unfortunately no longer works with apartment locators. Even though Victoria wasn't able to be involved in the process in the same way, she has continued to be incredibly supportive and helpful. That really says everything about the kind of person she is. She genuinely cares about her clients and wants them to be happy, even when there's nothing in it for her. This was my second year working with Victoria, and the fact that I continue to come back to her speaks for itself. She has made what could be one of the most stressful parts of moving feel exciting and even fun. Victoria has set the bar incredibly high, and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for an apartment in Austin. She is the first person I would send my friends, family, and coworkers to without hesitation. I'm so grateful for everything Victoria has done for me over the past two years. She is truly an incredible apartment locator, and Smart City is lucky to have someone like her representing the company. If you're looking for an apartment, ask for Victoria -- you will not regret it!

Jordan, was nice enough. But I had to give him the area I was interested in. He did very little…read morelegwork other than tell me what I already had found out. I gave Jordan the phone number to the management properly that I eventually rented from! I would not recommend Jordan or his company for two reasons. 1.) After explaining to Jordan what I was looking for a lower crime neighborhood and less transient people. Jordan recommended The Summit apartments where residents expressed numerous transient issues. (Jordan does not know the properties at all he is just in sell mode to get his commission) 2.) They, Jordan and Smart City, are just interested in "closing the deal" and have very little sway with the properties. They, Smart City, doesn't hit multiple properties. Smart city just pushes the properties on a preselected list where I suspect Smart City gets the most commission. The leadership cannot be that great if this is their business plan! Push the properties on their preselected list! Like I said I had to go to the neighborhood that I liked, 45th and Guadalupe, and get a flier from one of the properties and then call the properties listed on the flier. I ended getting the apartment on my own. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.. Smart City only wants to close the deal and collect full commission on the least amount of effort on their part. I will not do business again with Smart City! Such a waste of time!