Our Reviews
I recently closed on my first home and firmly believe it wouldn’t have happened without Sarah Spacek’s help and experience. She was patient with my many questions, provided a calming presence for me as a first-time home buyer, and always had my best interest in mind. Her communication was timely, clear, and concise as well. She also helped navigate a tricky situation regarding a pending repair and we were still able to close on the originally planned date. Ultimately, I got a great deal on a home I’m happy with thanks to her ability and effort. She even followed up with me a week after I moved in to see how my move went and if I needed anything. I absolutely would recommend her for anyone needing a realtor, and I won’t hesitate to go with her again to buy or sell a home.
My wife and I were looking for a home for a very special reason and we were short on time. We met with Haval and he immediately put us at ease. He listened to our story and understood what we were looking for from the beginning and how important it was. He was extremely responsive, always texting or calling us back immediately, any time we had a question. He’s very knowledgeable and always took time to explain things. When we got discouraged or worried, Haval was there to put our minds at ease. He even took the time to come to our closing. We highly recommend Haval. We couldn’t have gotten through this process without him.
I can’t say enough about the great experience I had working with Lindsey. She worked with me for over a year and helped navigate through several challenges in the Austin market. Lindsey was always patient, consultative and professional – she was not there to just say “yes” to every house I chose, but provided trusted guidance with my best interest in mind. Lindsey was proactive every step of the way and truly drives the process with her depth of experience. She understands how significant the home buying process is and treats it as such – this is not just a financial transaction for her. I have already recommended her to several friends and will continue to do so.
Ruth helped us to view many houses and (over months) to make multiple offers in a really, really tough market for buyers. Our low bids were our own fault! Ruth’s guesses are always spot on. We finally had a bid accepted last month, and Ruth helped us re-negotiate after significant problems were discovered. Ruth has gone above and beyond for us, giving us far more time during this long search than we could reasonably have expected. She even helped us look for a rental when we’d basically given up. Her advice has always been immensely valuable and brutally honest. She is the most knowledgeable agent I’ve met on the Central Austin market. She also handled our stress well, and believe me, buying in Austin right now is stressful!
JC was very helpful during the process of buying my first home. He directed me to lenders that truly had my best interest at heart. I almost made a few bad decisions that JC was there to wave off for me. I truly appreciate JC’s responsiveness to ALL of my many questions and his willingness to be a sounding board for my frustrations in the process. I still hear from JC from time to time ensuring that I am happy with my home and letting me know of up and coming business in my area that might affect my property value. I will absolutely be using JC to purchase my next home.
JC does a great job with attention to detail and ensuring he has answers to your questions as you navigate the process of a home purchase. JC understands the process of the transaction in a home purchase and makes sure the details are covered.
JC is the best! I have referred him to several of my close friends who have all enjoyed working with him and found great places to live. <br/><br/>JC takes the time to listen to your needs and take note of your like & dislikes to find you the perfect match.<br/><br/>He helped me find my current place and I plan on using him as my realtor again when I’m ready to upgrade.
Very understanding of what we want in home, very patient, very helpful, very friendly, knowledgeable, has kept contact with us continuously on the information needed, has kept in contact with us after we rented our home and hope to help us in the future to buy a home.
JC is awesome. We sold our house and were in the market for a new one. He worked day and night trying to find us a house that we liked, even though we were continually changing our minds. His job was tough because of where we set our budget and the area we wanted to be in. He was nothing but positive. I am super happy that we used him and I know we’ve got a friend for life! Thanks JC – the whole process was made better by his wisdom and sense of humor. We will definitely use him in the future!
I met JC as an agent representing the people that bought a house that I had listed for sale. So he was on the other side of the transaction. I quickly realized that he is the type of agent and person that I wanted to work with. After the closing, I approached him and asked him if he would like to represent me on my next purchase and things quickly fell into place. He immediately developed a plan, followed through and we had a signed contract within days! He is serious yet has a sense of humor and is very approachable. He is calm during a storm, a very important attribute when negotiating a deal and he follows up without having to push him for results. I very much appreciated him knowledge of the market and how he handled things from start to finish. Very highly recommended; look no further!
My wife and I were relocating to Austin and while searching for homes online we came across a relocation guide offered by Realty Austin. Lucky for us, JC was the realtor that responded in regards to our inquiry. He reached out to us by email to see if we’d received the guide and had any questions and asked if we’d be interested in a short conversation so he could learn about our situation. During this first call, he learned about why we were moving and what we were interested in for a new home. He set up a portal for us to check out some homes online where we could note comments, likes, dislikes, etc. Keep in mind this was more than a year away from when we told him we were targeting a move, but he just wanted to get us used to the market, styles of homes, and different areas of Austin. Forward a couple of months and we were ready to make a physical trip to scout some properties and meet with JC and a few other realtors we had met online. After meeting in person, we felt a connection with JC on a personal level and felt that he’d done the little things such as understanding our situation of why we were relocating and what we were looking for in a property, so we decided to use him as our realtor. I think on this scouting trip we spent about two days with him driving to different areas and looking at various homes that were for sale. He did this knowing that we were still a year away from moving, he didn’t have to spend all this time with us but he did because he cares about his clients and loves to show homes. It was a good thing we did, because we ended up looking at a new construction builder that met all of our requirements on our last day of the trip. We flew home and then later called JC and let him know that we found the builder that we wanted to use. A couple of months later we flew back out and signed the contract, this was May 2018. We closed in Aug. 2019. JC didn’t go away during this build process. He was closely involved throughout the process and served as our proxy checking on the house construction process while we were still living out of state. He always responded quickly to our questions either via email or phone, depending on the urgency of the question. He helped guide us through the entire build process, including walking us through an inspection, lender selection, as well as inspectors punch list for the builder. In my opinion, JC went above and beyond his duties as a real estate agent and I would highly recommend him to anyone I know looking for a home as well as use him again for any future real estate transactions.
JC Adams made my first home buying experience easier than I could have imagined. He stayed in touch with me for almost 3 years as I prepared for purchasing my first home. When I let him know I was ready to start looking he made himself available right away to meet regarding what I wanted in a home. He showed me the perfect house at an unbeatable price on the first day. He made the process so easy I would sometimes ask, “Isn’t there more I need to do?” I would highly recommend JC as he provides professionalism while also taking the time to get to know you personally and finding the best home fit for your wants and needs.
I was going through a very stressful time and the thought of having to worry about getting my parent’s house sold was overwhelming. JC made the whole experience smooth and organised. He knows his stuff and one feels in capable hands. Great communication, great knowledge of selling and buying. I definitely recommend JC and Realty Austin.
We worked with JC Adams to sell our Austin home in late October 2021. We had a very positive experience with him, and we highly recommend JC. Before my partner and I decided to list our home, we met with a few agents to determine which one we could work well with. When we first met JC, we knew. He makes you feel comfortable and listens to your needs. JC does his research, and you can tell. Out of all the agents we met, JC is more practical and fair in his assessment based on data and experience. My partner had a very high expectation, and JC checked all the boxes. He is knowledgeable, proactive, and responsive, making it easy to work with him. Highly recommend JC.
Kristen is such a friendly and professional agent. I have really enjoyed working with her and will continue to do so!
Womack Real Estate and Kristen Balke did an amazing job for me.
They were with me every step of the way and help make the search, buying, closing and move in transition very simple and easy.
Kristen was great to work with from initial call through to closing. She managed to get us several offers, all of which were well over our asking price, and got our house sold and closed faster than I thought was possible. I would gladly work with Kristen again in the future and can’t recommend her enough.
Bryan and Hanna Sutherland
Kristen was amazing in helping my family find our new home. She asked questions, made suggestions, and listened. She was very professional and responsive to our needs. We will definitely recommend Kristen to friends and family.
They don’t come better than Kristen! She listened, no – really, really listened to our needs and spent almost 2 years finding us our perfect slice of paradise. We were difficult to please, no question, and she never took it personally and didn’t give up the search for the impossible property for us. She wasn’t pushy, she just made it know that she was still thinking about us and our very niche needs. And quests what? She made it happen!
So grateful that we found Kristen and couldn’t recommend a real estate partner more highly!
Kristen was the best realtor that I’ve worked with, hand down! She was very attentive to my property purchase and she made sure that the transaction flows smoothly. She was also very responsive to my questions and concerns. I would recommend Kristen to anybody who is looking for a realtor. Thank you Kristen!
Kristen is an outstanding real estate agent with extensive knowledge of the Austin market. She is hard working and driven. She values her clients and is always working for their best interests. I highly recommend Kristen as your next real estate agent. She will work hard to find you the forever home of your dreams.
We can highly recommend Kristen Schultz Balke as a top-notch real estate professional. Kristen recently helped us sell and purchase homes in the Lakeway area. We found her to be very knowledgeable about the industry, thorough with follow-up, and prompt on response time. We were fortunate to have Kristen’s persuasive communication skills on our side as she was able to negotiate our contract into an accepted offer in this very formidable market. Kristen was with us every step of the way, sometimes even a step ahead!
I cannot recommend enough our service with Kristen. This is the second home we buy and the expectations were high, well she crushed it!!! Not to mention she crushed it during a hot and hard market. She made the process very smooth and the vendors she recommended were top notch.
If we buy another house, she will be my go to.
I’ve worked with Kristen on multiple occasions and her professionalism and area knowledge are outstanding. She has a great, calming demeanor and is an excellent negotiator. I certainly recommend her for your real estate needs!
Kristen Balke is the best realtor! As a first time home buyer, I had an endless list of questions, and Kristen was patient from the beginning of my search to even after I closed. You can tell her ultimate goal is to get you a home that you’ll be happy with. She knows Austin well and is very knowledge about real estate in general.
I highly recommend Kristen and will be sending anyone I know her way!
If I could summarize my experience with Kristen in one word, it would be EXCEPTIONAL. Kristen went above and beyond from the very beginning. Her qualities that stood out to me were – effective communication, market knowledge, and speed! Everything with Kristen was quick and efficient. She found us a wonderful home in Spicewood for a great price, and of course, she did it off-market! We will definitely use her on future real estate transactions. Thank you for everything, Kristen!
Kristen Balke is an extremely responsive realtor with an extensive knowledge in the field. Kristen made the process of finding a home in Dripping Springs stress-free and even enjoyable! I always felt that Kristen had my best interest in mind. She helped me to navigate through a difficult time to find a home as both an ally and as an advisor. I cannot imagine a better experience and I look forward to referring other people to Kristen for the same excellent experience!
Kristen is a amazing real estate agent. Very professional and knowledgeable will
Go to bat for you. We were building a house in marble falls the process very slow at times. At times we’re getting consistent updates. Kristen would always help us out and find out what’s going on. Make sure they got the job done. I highly recommend her.
Hands down the easiest, kindest, most thorough real estate agent we have worked with during our home buying process in Texas. Kristen listened to what we needed and wanted and let us take our time. She showed us many many houses until we found the perfect one! She got our home under contract over asking price in a matter of days. She’s amazing!
The best Agent I have ever met! Kristen was more than a blessing to me. We had several challenges getting our home to market that she assisted me with as a true pro. Her kindness, knowledge and resourcefulness make her a top confident in any real estate transaction. She was so easy to communicate with and was in touch with me regularly which made is so easy for me to stay in the know of what the activity was. I am so happy to have come across her information and will keep her as my agent for life.
We moved out-of-state and needed to sell our Austin property quickly. The market was soft and the house needed some major repairs. We never could have done it all without Jeremy Vandermause. From our first zoom meeting, we knew we found the best realtor who could help us navigate all the bumps and hurdles that go along with real estate transactions. Jeremy brought contractors and landscapers on board and kept on top of their progress. We were impressed with his marketing strategies, as we had a surprisingly high number of showings during the slowest time of year for sales. Jeremy was super knowledgeable, a great communicator, and always responded quickly. We appreciated the great advice he gave us throughout the process and we trusted his expertise. He got us over the finish line pretty smoothly considering both seller and buyer were out-of-state. We were so grateful to work with Jeremy and we can’t recommend him highly enough.
Vikki is incredible! She is a savvy businesswoman dedicated to her craft and her clients. When we first met Vikki, she got to work right away on finding our family a home that matched our preferences. She worked hard and sent us so many great options! She was quick to ask our opinion after viewing the property so that way she could continue tailoring the search. I cannot commend Vikki enough on her communications – she even set up a home viewing itinerary while she was at a family retreat! We are now in a beautiful new construction home in a quiet community, all thanks to Vikki. Highly recommend!
Sarah is an outstanding person and a dedicated real estate agent. I highly recommend that you meet with her, whether you are selling or buying a home. She is very knowledgeable and professional, and she is able to guide you through the process with expertise, attention to detail and a whole lot of kindness and positivity.
Robin was very responsive to our needs and demands, and made herself available at a moment’s notice. That made all the difference when we decided we had to act quickly.
Jean Holm was so impressive to us that we chose her and Bramlett over another realtor we had been working with. Her knowledge and guidance in finding the perfect place between Austin and San Marcos was invaluable. A kind person with candor and expertise, we cannot recommend Jean enough for your central Texas real estate needs.
My friends purchased their home with Kasey’s help and loved their experience. They couldn’t recommend her highly enough, so when I started my search I followed their advice and reached out to Kasey. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the Austin real estate market (I don’t think there is a street she can’t speak to!), diligent, responsive, and just enjoyable to work with. The stress of the closing process became particularly manageable with her organization, calmness, and connections with local experts (e.g., foundation inspectors). Furthermore, Kasey is very patient and really enables you to wait for the right home. I would be happy to be a reference for anyone thinking of working with Kasey.
It was a great pleasure working with Tara and her team. I live out of town and told Tara that I would be in Austin on a Sunday. Without hesitation, she scheduled to meet me at my convenience time. I appreciate that since Sunday is her family time, and not business time. Through out our meeting, she thoroughly walked me through with well prepared information, was patient with all my questions, suggested and advised me on what should be done and what would be best. She didn’t once try to “close” me for my listing. Like all professions out there, there would be a “newbie”, a pro, and a pro who cares. Tara is that, the pro who cares, and she demonstrated that throughout the whole listing duration. We sold our house. She thanked me for the listing, but I owed her a bigger thank you. Thank you, Tara and your team for caring
Simon Vand was so helpful in showing me (first time home buyer) exactly what I could expect during every step of the process, answering all of my questions, and finding me the perfect home very quickly. I love the neighborhood I’m in and my house is perfect for me. Definitely recommend working with Simon!
Haval is DA MAN! He has been very helpful in assisting my wife and I in selling our 2 homes. He will also help us sell our primary home later this year. We will also use his services to help us look into buying our retirement home. We would use no one else.
This is my 6th transaction with Haval. This one, in particular, carried very unique
circumstances, and Haval supported me throughout the transition. Not to mention, this
came with a difficult banking experience towards the end, and Haval was quick to step in
to find solutions/resolutions. I wouldn’t use any other agent for my real estate needs.
Haval went above and beyond. Great experience having him next to me the whole time, great
follow-up and updates. A very high asset to your team. I will make sure I spread the word out for
his continuous success.
Haval was great! Haval is like family, always there when you need him. If ever I should need
real estate help, he will be the one and only one I will go to. That includes family. Thanks, Mr.
Haval for your help.
