Why Choose Us?

With 31 years combined real estate experience, our Mother-Daughter Team brings many skills to the table. Always professional, qualified, and committed to pleasing our customers, we frequently work with past clients and their referrals. We are long-time Austin residents (since 1978) with in-depth knowledge of the local schools (2011 - 2012 School ratings), economy, outlying areas, and real estate market.  We'll treat you like family and help you effectively navigate through all the complexities and details of buying or selling a home.

 1.    Two for the Price of One: since we work as a team, you benefit from getting two points of contact at all times, two people working in your best interests, and the strengths of two different people. You get over 3 decades of real estate experience from 2 top-producing Realtors who are experienced in helping over 400 families buy and sell Austin real estate.  You simply get more for your money by working with our Family Pair!

 2.   You are always treated like family with frequent communication: do you ever feel frustrated when you're not treated as a valuable customer or communication is too infrequent? Our goal is for our clients to never experience those feelings; we truly care about your needs and strive to exceed your expectations.  You will always know the status of your transaction due to our frequent and consistent communication. And since we're not a high volume company focused solely on getting the next deal, you get personalized attention like a Mom and Pop (actually Mom & Daughter) shop.

3.  We're always on top of the latest technology.  Let's face it.  The landscape of selling and buying a home is changing. To keep up, you need an Agent on top of the ever-changing world of tweeting, blogging, and other technologies.  Read Tammy's blog here. Do all Agents know how to promote their listings on Twitter?  Do all Agents write current and useful blogs?  No, but we do, giving you a competitive advantage.  And we will continue to evolve to ensure our marketing is always current and effective.  Follow Tammy on Twitter or Facebook. Follow Judy on Facebook.

4.    We save you money: while a reduced commission means reduced service, we provide full service while still saving our clients money. Past clients have reduced their costs because we are skilled at negotiating the best price and terms on their behalf. Most people will save (or lose) the majority of their money during sales price and repair negotiations, so choose the most qualified team to represent you. We know how to get you the best deal.

5.    You get full service all the way: If you decide to sell For Sale by Owner or list with a limited-service company, what happens if you receive no offers? Be sure and read this handy checklist, so you know the right questions to ask when interviewing Agents.  If you decide to buy a new house without buyer representation, how can you be sure the builder is not over-charging you? How should you react to a major repair issue coming up during the inspection?  There are so many complexities and difficulties that can arise during a real estate transaction. We're your experienced, fully licensed professionals who will spend the necessary time and money servicing your needs!

6. We truly care about each and every client, as well as our community: when you choose our Mother/Daughter team, we want you to also become our lifelong friend who calls us whenever you have any questions.  We really do care about our clients and their real estate goals (sometimes it keeps us up late at night worrying about a transaction)!  Feel free to ask us for references.  We're also the kind of people who give back to our community.  Judy is a CASA volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate: appointed by judges to watch over & advocate for abused children).  Tammy is active in the Northwest Elementary PTO making a positive impact on the education of all children attending this school (voted Parent Volunteer of the Month in March 2010 & May 2007).

We'd love to get to know you and learn about your buying or selling goals. There is no pressure or obligation in just asking us a question and we do not ask for your personal information on our website in exchange for information (unlike many other Realtor websites you will see). Our philosophy is that our clients are smart and savvy, knowing how to choose the right Realtor to fit their needs. We hope to hear from you soon!