We absolutely love working with our clients and we love nothing more than helping them have a wonderful buying or selling experience. Over the years, our clients have graciously written 1000+ reviews about their experiences on sites like Google, Yelp, & Zillow. We've collected them here.
First Time Home Buyer
Vicki Duran is great! As first time home buyers, we were looking for a realtor who could help us through the entire process patiently and comprehensively, and we are glad that Vicki contacted us in response to our request on the Bramlett Residential website.
From the start, Vicki was extremely responsive, at all times. Every text, email and call responded to within 30 minutes, if not sooner. Vicki's guidance and knowledge helped us to narrow down our MLS filters and modify as necessary. We were making notes/posting questions on the MLS portal and were pleasantly surprised to see that Vicki was also reading them and giving her thoughts on each of those.
Once we started shortlisting houses that we liked, Vicki would promptly work with the listing agents to make the appointments, even if we found a house that we wanted to see on the same day. Within 7 -10 days of contacting Vicki, we found a few houses that we considered putting offers on.
Vicki was very quick and detailed in writing up the offer and it was selected, even in a multi-offer situation. From there: getting all the important inspections scheduled at short notice, in the short option period and then outlining the entire process towards closing, taking care of the smallest details and following up as necessary, Vicki continued to persevere and go above and beyond to ensure a successful closing. Thank you, Vicki!
We'd definitely recommend Vicki Duran/Bramlett Residential to anyone who's looking to buy a house in the Austin Area, especially first time home buyers.
Working with Bailey Moran was by far one of the highlights of our home buying experience. As first time home buyers, my fiancé and I knew that we needed a fantastic realtor who would help guide us through this journey, and we certainly hit the jackpot with Bailey. From our first intro phone call, Bailey put us at ease by answering all of our (many) questions, while also providing her expertise and giving us insight into what makes for a successful purchase in the highly competitive Austin housing market. Bailey was incredibly knowledgable about the areas we were interested in, and was always flexible with our schedules to ensure we were able to visit homes as soon as they hit the market. She was honest in her feedback when visiting homes, and at no point did I feel like I was being "sold" to (something that we had experienced previously with other realtors). When it came time to putting in an offer, Bailey went above and beyond to secure us our dream starter home, professionally managing all communications with a not-so-easy to deal with seller. She was responsive through all forms of communication (phone, text, email) and went with us to every appointment related to the purchase, including a last minute walk through, before closing, to ensure all agreed on updates had been taken care of. We were given Bailey's information through a family member utilizing her services, who was also referred to her by someone who had a positive experience with her. If that doesn't speak to how great working with Bailey is, I don't know what does! THANK YOU Bailey for successfully helping us close on our first home, and for making the process much easier and quicker than I ever thought it would be. I would highly recommend Bailey for all your home buying needs!!!
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Kasey Gilliam was truly AMAZING in helping us buy our first home! Being a first time home buyer and from out of state, Kasey was extremely informative and helpful during the entire process answering any questions we had. She went above and beyond what I could have ever imagined. Kasey is very knowledgeable about the Austin area and has a true passion for making your home buying/selling process as pain free as possible! Her knowledge and helpfulness went beyond helping us find our dream home. Whenever we needed recommendations for things done around the house she had a top notch person for the job! We highly recommend Kasey Gilliam and will be using her for all of our future real estate needs!!
We had the pleasure of working with Adrienne Laosa when we purchased our first home. Not only was she super professional and responsive, we truly felt like she had our best interest in mind throughout our search and continuing until after closing. I would highly recommend her in the future and am planning on using her for any and all future real estate transactions.
It has been a great experience working with Kasey Gilliam to buy our first house. We were from out of state and Kasey arranged a perfect weekend trip to show us around. She's also been responsive and helpful throughout the buying process. I would highly recommend Kasey to anyone who's interested in buying a home in Austin.
We used Kasey Gilliam as our realtor, and I can’t say enough good things about her. This was our first experience buying a home, so we were nervous to say the least. But Kasey’s wisdom, experience, and kindness made the whole experience easy and, surprisingly, a lot of fun! She kept us informed every step of the way. She went to bat for us on homes with multiple offers. And we ultimately purchased a home that we are thrilled about it in the neighbor we were wanting. If you use Kasey as your realtor, you won’t regret it!
Craig McGuire was awesome!!! This was my very first home purchase, and he helped me every step of the way. I had only spent a few months in Austin before moving here from California, and Craig showed me homes all over the city until we found the best neighborhood - and ultimately, the best home - for me. I truly appreciate Craig's close attention to detail, full transparency, and patience. Never in this process did I feel pressured or rushed, and he answered any questions or concerns thoroughly. And as a first time buyer and new Austin resident, I had SO MANY questions! Even after closing, I've texted Craig for recommendations on painters, lawn service, security, etc. and he has been extremely helpful while I get acquainted to Texas living. During an otherwise stressful year, Craig made my first home-buying experience smooth and exciting.
Summary: Work with Linda Baddour at Bramlett if you want a quick and easy close!
My fiancé and I decided to start looking for our first home earlier this year and worked with Linda Baddour at Bramlett Real Estate. We were both familiar with how crazy the market had been and were discouraged when we learned that most houses that we would have wanted in the Austin area were getting offers $100k over asking and waiving appraisals. Although it was intimidating, Linda kept us informed of any changes or possibilities every single morning and ensured us that she would find something for us. We definitely kept her on her toes by changing the locations/property type/price range we wanted to look at several times!
I told her that the school system important to me and she sent over rankings and stats at every area we were looking at.
Linda never failed us at any point and rolled with the punches, while also keeping an eye out for our previous interests. She even went as far as to take time out of her day to show us a house on Easter! She eventually found us a VERY rare gem that happened to go on the market and when we decided to go forward, she acted swiftly and quickly and WE GOT IT!
We only spent a little over one week working with her and she was able to get us under contract in that time. As a first time homebuyer, I was expecting this to be an incredibly arduous process, but Linda made it easier than I could have ever imagined.
I would 10/10 recommend Linda Baddour and will definitely be working with her for any real estate needs going forward!
I want to thank Linda Baddour so much for helping us get into our first home and make it such a pleasurable process at a time that should have been incredibly stressful. She's the best!
The transaction went very smooth. Craig was very knowledgable and helpful every step of the way. This was our first time buying new construction and Craig was very helpful in navigating the ways it differs from buying an existing home. Honestly, Craig went above and beyond. We were out of state buyers so Craig was literally our eyes and ears on the ground. He especially went above and beyond after the ice storm. On the day he got back in town (after being strand out of town himself due to the storm), he went over to our house to inspect it for any damage related to the storm that would have delayed our closing which was 2 weeks away.
I found Linda Baddour with Bramlett residential through research on Yelp, and so happy that I did! Being new to Austin and a first time homebuyer, I was pretty apprehensive about the process but Linda walked me through every step and was so patient with all my questions and concerns. I was most interested in a new construction home and Linda was very knowledgeable of all the builders in the area and referred me to a great inspector once it came time- she is definitely well connected in the area! She was always super responsive to texts, calls, and emails, which was especially impressive during the craziness of Spring 2021. Really appreciated Linda’s guidance and expertise - highly recommend her if you are looking for a realtor in Austin!
Kasey helped me purchase my first home. She was very knowledgable and helped educate me along the way. She took the time to thoroughly answer my questions and the whole process went smoothly from start to finish.
Simon Vand helped us buy our first home during a very chaotic time in the Austin market. I would recommend him to anybody looking for a home in the Austin area. Simon is knowledgeable about every market we looked in, about negotiating with different types of sellers, picking mortgage brokers, and also house quality and integrity. While we looked at properties, he helped us understand potential issues and red flags. He learned our needs and preferences very quickly which really helped get us in the right area and the right type of house; he knew we had found our dream house as soon as I did! I was always really impressed by how much respect he showed for every house we visited, making sure we left them exactly as we found them, every window and door locked, every fan and light switched off, no footprints or smudges anywhere. Simon is an honest agent even when he could benefit from leaving out details or letting us get carried away with high offers. He was respectful of our financial situation and never, ever pressured us to offer more than what we were comfortable with. Simon helped us write competitive offers in many parts of town and his suggestions helped us buy our house without going over other offers. Even on losing offers, we were never discouraged because we were sure that when the right place came along, Simon could help us land it. He helped us understand every part of every offer we wrote and consulted us on absolutely every decision, even when there were "standard" ways to do things. He was always very clear about our rights as home buyers and all options available to us. He always respected the seller's agent positions and communicated with them honestly while advocating for us 100%. Simon was always available to answer questions quickly and made himself available around our schedule to show us properties. We knew of course that he had other clients but always, always, made us feel that we were his top priority. When he went out of town for a week, he was still available for questions and he set us up with a fellow agent, Tyson, who was also really great about showing us houses quickly. With Simon's help, we closed our house a week before we expected to in a time when buyers were missing closing deadlines left and right. We will call Simon again in the future if we ever list our house or want to buy another property, no question.
Lauren was amazing every step of the way in our journey to buying our first home. She is clearly very knowledgeable in the Austin market (and surrounding areas) and the general real estate market and process. Lauren always made herself available (and continues to make herself available) to answer any questions we had/have throughout the process. She exudes a helpful and positive attitude. She is extremely organized, punctual, and professional. She went above and beyond and sought our best interests throughout the entire transaction. We were truly blessed to have Lauren as our real estate agent.
I couldn't have had a better experience working with Patrick Hallett at Bramlett. Patrick was fantastic start to finish. As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions and needed someone patient, savvy and knowledgeable that I could trust, especially in this crazy market. Patrick's calm attitude, responsiveness and professionalism made what is typically a stressful endeavor completely seamless. He guided me through every step, from coming in with a competitive, winning offer that we were able to get submitted super quickly, to helpful recommendations for a lender, inspector, etc. He really went above and beyond and I am so excited about my new home! Can't recommend Patrick/Bramlett enough and I will definitely be working with Patrick again the next time I'm buying or selling a home.
My boyfriend and I are first-time homebuyers, and had the pleasure of working with Tyson Hombroek! Tyson was fantastic - super helpful, knowledgeable, and exceptionally responsive. He walked us through the home-buying process step-by-step and always had great advice regarding red flags in homes and with builders. He really helped us feel confident every step of the way, which is saying a lot in this crazy market! We really couldn't have hoped to work with a better agent, and would strongly recommend him to any other buyers.
My wife and I were very fortunate to have Linda Baddour helping us purchase our first home. We were not the easiest clients but she always answered all of our questions and helped us understand the process. She was extremely patient with us and our two year old son who was not always in the mood to see houses. Linda showed us what to watch out for when buying a house and often discovered issues that we overlooked. We could not be happier with our new home. We would highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for a great agent in the Austin and surrounding areas.
Buying a house in today's Austin market is a daunting proposition, but Kasey Gilliam made it as easy as possible. I was buying my first home and had lots of questions (not to mention the questions I wouldn't even think to ask) - Kasey was great with all of it! Patient, diligent, and always there to guide me through it. She worked tirelessly to make sure I found the right house that met my needs and fell within my budget. Kasey was invaluable when it came time for closing. I didn't know the first thing about how the process worked, and she guided me through every step. I can't recommend working with Kasey enough!!
Lauren and team at Bramlett Residential are amazing! Knowledgeable, responsive, friendly, professional, just overall fantastic to work with! As first-time homebuyers, we are so grateful to Lauren for helping us find a house that checked all the boxes, in the area we desired, and make a competitive offer that sealed the deal. Once we were under contract, Lauren made sure we understood every step of the process and felt supported as we worked toward closing. During our home search and through closing, Lauren happily answered every one of our questions (and as first-time homebuyers, we had a lot!), and she ensured we enjoyed a smooth process from start to finish. She remained in close communication with us and was great at anticipating questions we might have and giving us honest input. She helped us confidently navigate a highly competitive market, and we couldn't be happier with our new home. I can't recommend Lauren and the Bramlett team highly enough! Ten stars!!
We could not ask for a better first home buying experience with Jeremy Vandermause. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and considered all of our criteria when showing us listings. He provided us with guidance every step of the way and helped us understand the home buying process and the current market conditions. Working with Jeremy was great, and we are so happy with our home purchasing experience and our new house!
I would highly recommend Jeremy for anyone shopping in the Austin area!
Our agent Lauren Yoder was simply put incredible for us. She went above and beyond for us to help me and my partner find a home in our price range and desired location. The housing market in Austin has been insane in recent times, and we were starting to lose hope on finding a house at all in the near future. However Lauren never lost sight of the goal, and whether it be calling us in her off time to scheduling house tours on weekends, Lauren did everything she possibly could do to help us win bids and close. Lauren was also fantastic as a teacher to us in regards to homes. As first time buyers she really helped explain things we had no clue about. From learning about the different kinds of HVAC systems and water heaters to how certain cracks in ceilings indicate foundation damage to always checking for gutters, Lauren never left us uninformed about anything we needed to know about owning a home. We will definitely be keeping in touch with her in the future for any questions or advice we have with our new home! In conclusion, Lauren Yoder is a 10/10 agent and is someone I would highly recommend to first time buyers for a smooth experience in buying a home! Our thanks again to Lauren and her team for all of her help!