I offer my Integrity, Industry, and Intellect

I am a real estate professional, an agent and broker. I enjoy helping buyers and sellers conduct real estate transactions in the Austin area. Most of my business comes from friends and referrals, so trust is a large aspect of my relationships with clients. I give people the excellent service that they deserve. Prior to starting my real estate career, I was a biological research scientist (PhD) and educator for 30+ years at UT Austin and Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Now, I use those skills to dig deeply into property data and guide clients through a smooth process of buying or selling a home. My real estate classes include real estate contracts, real estate law, financing, marketing, negotiations, ethics, new home builders, property management, property taxes, senior clients, and first-time buyers. These courses and experience allowed me to earn a real estate brokers license and work independently in my own business. I serve clients by providing the highest level of professional opinions and advice. 

I arrived in the Austin area in 1978, purchased an old home in South Austin in 1993, bought and sold my own rental property, and participated in the growth and development of Austin for many decades. I serve as secretary of my neighborhood association, volunteer for park clean ups, and participate in local government. I hike and bike in local parks and trails, swim in the springs, practice yoga, and support the arts. My website and text messages are filled with my photos of flowers from my garden. You are sure to see me laughing with family and friends at Austin area restaurants, music events, and local breweries. I am a serious and patient educator who encourages others to persevere. My professional goal is for my clients to succeed with their goals.

I love to help

I love to help buyers and sellers with residential real estate. The Austin, TX area has been my home & stomping grounds for more than 40 years! I am a reliable resource in the midst of change. My primary goal is to help people.

I work for YOU!

Last year, an out of town buyer emailed me descriptions of her ideal home in Austin and price range. I studied the information, asked questions, provided examples, and listened carefully.  Using my thorough understanding of Austin and the most current online research, I realized that the needs of my client would be best satisfied in a lower price range.  I helped her close on a great property approximately $100K less than her initial stated price range.  I work for YOU!

Real Estate Education

Rebecca’s Real Estate Education:

Principles of Real Estate I & II,

Law of Agency,

Real Estate Finance,

Promulgated Contract Forms,

Law of Contracts,

Roadmap to Success: Business Planning for Real Estate Profession,

Realtor Code of Ethics,

Adding and Editing Listings,

Fight The Texas Tax Appraisal And Win,

Legal Update I & II,

How To Not Get a No On a Condo Loan,

Broker Responsibility Course,

Residential Property Management Essentials,

Death and Divorce Issues in Texas Real Estate,

Texas Cash Out (Home Equity),

Agent Investor,

Know Your NEW Texas Real Estate Contracts,

New-Home Construction and Buyer Representation,

Legal Update I & II,

Realtor Property Resource

Advanced Property Resource

MLS on the Go

Real Estate Brokerage

ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative) Designation,

SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation,

GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) Designation:  Brokerage, Finance, & Marketing

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Texas Real Estate Broker License – October 15, 2019

Legal Update I & II

NAR code of Ethics

What I do for my clients

Provide market analyses of properties based on comparable active, pending, and sold properties in the Austin Multiple Listing Service.

Provide preliminary net sheets for buyers or sellers by anticipating fees for inspections, appraisals, loans, title insurance policies, closing costs with title company, and commissions.

Provide promulgated forms appropriate for specific transactions and my expert opinions for completing the forms for the benefit my clients.

Negotiate contracts, amendments, and addenda for the benefit of my clients.

Represent clients’ interests with the title company, lender, inspectors, and other agents to help each transaction move toward a successful closing.

Help buyers find houses, condos, duplexes, lots, and land that match their criteria. Question the criteria and suggest alternatives. Show properties and provide constructive critiques.

Help buyers find financing through a lender and loan that fits their needs. Financing options include conventional, FHA, VA, USDA loans, and different types of down payment assistance programs.

Help sellers prepare houses for sale. Suggest physical modifications and improvements that will likely add to the seller’s net gain. Help find repair people, cleaners, and contractors, as needed.

Research properties and people involved in transactions by using the Austin MLS, and numerous resources including austintexas.gov, county appraisal districts, Texas Real Estate Commission, etc.

Educate myself by attending virtual and real classes and reading broadly in areas related to residential real estate.

Exercise my integrity to maintain my client’s confidentiality and usher a transaction forward in a professional, conscientious manner.

Conduct myself in a professional manner in person, on the phone, and in writing to further the best interests of my clients.

Collaborate with my clients by providing my opinions and advise, but also listening and interacting with my clients to help them make the deal they desire.

I go the extra mile for my clients because I want to help make their dreams come true.

I love what I do

I enjoy representing people in residential real estate, including buying, selling, leasing, and property management of houses and condos in the Austin area. I help my clients understand real estate contracts and the negotiable items in a transaction. My research, investigations, and evaluations allow me to provide an extra level of care for the people who choose to work with me.