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.
Our Reviews
We were planning to relocate to Austin Texas this summer and started our search for a good realtor last year as my husband planned to fly out and just check out Austin and some neighborhoods. As there are many realtors with stellar reviews it was hard to chose and actually just because it's 5 stars yelp review sometimes you don't get 5 star customer service when they get busy. Actually I had to look for a new realtor this spring as our other realtor never really got back with us when we tried to email or call him.
Nevertheless when I contacted Eric over yelp he responded to me within an hour and connected me with Meredith who is a relocation specialist. She was amazing!! Really listened to all our wish list items and set us up with a great selection of homes in great neighborhoods. Unfortunately due to family emergency she was not able to meet up with us when it was time for my husband to fly out to Austin and check those homes or but she connected us with Vicki. This was the smoothest transition ever within a team. Vicki was updated about our situation, she knew exactly what kind of homes were looking for. She even picked my husband up from his hotel and showed him all the homes within a day.
We found a dream home and during the entire process of paper work, talking to the seller, lender, home inspection. Vicki was there for us. She responds to our emails/texts/calls immediately. We feel very well taken care of considering we are purchasing a home in Austin while we are still in California.
If you are thinking to relocate to Austin, Texas and need a realtor team who will take care of you all the way through closing and all the way until you step your foot into your new home, this is definitely your real estate team!
Eric is the best!! He and his staff combine rapid personal responses with up to date technology to show your house to its best advantage and to keep you appraised of the feedback from the showings.
I was a realtor in the mid 80s. Time have changed a ton since then, and realtors have the opportunity to use technology to improve the home buying/selling experience. However, we've bought and or sold 6 times just since moving to Austin in 2006 (over 10 times before that, but also before the internet), and Eric Bramlett and his workers have really made the most of all that modern technology has to offer. Not only are they well connected with information, statistics, and feedback, but they PERSONALLY respond with lightening speed to all our questions and needs.
I expected to deal mostly with assistants, but from day one... Literally, my FIRST CALL to his office... Eric has gotten back to me within minutes (typically, less than 5 minutes), whenever I've contacted him! He really gives the personal touch and has brilliant advice. That said, his assistants are also top notch. I was especially floored to find that he stages a house as part of his fee.... and with lovely touches!!!
If you are going to list with a realtor, I cannot recommend anyone but Eric.
I reached out to Eric because of his strong reviews on Yelp and he did not disappoint. He helped me purchase a house in the campus area for my son to live in while he attended school at the University of Texas. Eric has an extremely strong understanding of the central Austin market. As an out-of-towner, the price differences within a few blocks were perplexing. Eric explained to me not only what the price differences were, but also why they were priced that way. Eric is intelligent, patient, and never condescending.
Equally impressive is Eric's understanding of construction and what to expect in an older property. The property we purchased is on pier & beam construction and was built in the 1940s. Eric helped us avoid potential pitfalls (cast iron plumbing,) and explained what to expect in central Texas pier & beam construction (it will move over time.) He set our expectations prior to the inspection and helped us prioritize what needed repair and what could be safely "lived with."
All in all, Eric is a 5 star agent. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and couldn't recommend him any higher.
Buying a house is scary... There I said it. Buying your FIRST house can be down right mortifying, especially when in your 40's like myself.
It's important that you find the right real estate agent to help make the process less scary.
I hold personal recommendations in very high regard, especially from friends.
My good friend Joe recommended Eric Bramlett since he had helped him both buy and sell a house.
Eric took us out on our first run and then handed us off to Bailey to help us on our quest to buy our FIRST house and of all markets Austin TX which is NUTS.
I was a little apprehensive at first since Bailey was young but after our first outing she pretty much put those fears to rest.
It was more like going house hunting with a good friend who knew a lot about real estate and soon she was giving us honest input as to whether a house was going to work for us or not based on what we told her we wanted.
My wife and I looked forward to house hunting but had no idea it was going to take 6 months to find a home.
I'm glad we had Bailey as both our sherpa and friend since I really don't like shopping as is, even less when I am shopping for something as big as a house and my first house to boot.
My wife Sheri and I highly recommend that you use Bramlett REal Estate when looking for a home or if you want to sell.
They know their stuff. And if Bailey is any indication of the type of staff he hires then I'm sure his other associates are of high a caliber.
Thanks Eric and Bailey for making our new house hunting experience a great one.
Also a shout out to Max Leaman over at maxleaman.com they did a fantastic job getting us the money to buy our house. The rate was competitive but more important the customer service was on point. ~ Hector & Sheri
We found Bramlett Residential based off of reviews online for buyers agents and couldn't be happier about the way things turned out. Eric and Bailey worked with us to identify locations we'd like and made sure that they acted as trusted advisers. No question was off-limits, and every request for viewings was arranged in a timely manner.
Eric was especially helpful in outlining our options when looking at homes with work to be done, pointing out potential pitfalls that new homeowners make regarding updates\renos, especially overzealous ones who've seen a bit too much HGTV :-)
We also loved that Eric did not try to nudge us towards / away from a property or pressure us into liking a place. He's very capable of standing back and letting you see the light yourself.
When we look to move\relocate, there's no doubt in our minds as to who will be our listing agent.
I recently sold my house and Eric was principally instrumental in getting my house sold for a price that I never expected.
Before seeking Eric's services, I had spoken to five different realtors that had emphatically said that my house could only fetch a certain amount. Eric reviewed my property, the upgrades that I had made and came up with an aggressive plan to stage, market and sell my house.
Eric has a strong understanding of market trends and price curves. This was evident in how he researched comps to arrive at the sale price of my house. None of the other realtors that I had previously spoken to understood utilizing germane comps to price my house as Eric was able to do. Within a week of putting my house for sale, I received multiple offers over the asking price. Eric was very firm but fair when it came to negotiations with the buyer's agent about credit toward home repairs and upgrades.
Eric is very professional and extremely responsive. His team of photographers, staging and interior decorators is top-notch. My input was solicited at every step whether it was the photographs or how the marketing literature was worded.
During the course of selling my house, from the several conversations that I had with Eric, I realized that Eric has a very strong sense of the Austin real estate market. Being an experienced investor, he was very forthcoming with advise on investing in the Austin real estate recommending the areas that are poised for strong future growth.
As an extremely satisfied client, I feel proud to recommend Eric Bramlett to anyone seeking real estate services in Austin.
Eric and his team were amazing! I called Eric to help me sell my condo in south Austin, and he had the condo staged, listed, and sold within 2 weeks - in the off season! I could not have asked for a better experience. I have worked with several different realtors in Austin, and none of them compare to the professionalism and responsiveness I got from Eric.
In addition, months after my sale Eric continues to be a resource to me. He has provided me with several vendor referrals and great advice on my house. Eric always responds immediately, and is friendly and easy to work with at all times.
I worked with Vicki Duran to buy a house in Austin. I was hoping to close on a house on a short timeline and she provided me with honest guidance throughout the whole process. She was always quick with responses be it email/text/phone, especially since i was on the west coast. I am honestly surprised by the amount of energy she has.
I was in Austin for a couple of days to look at houses during which time Vicki ensured she had dedicated hours to help me go over all the shortlisted properties. She gave me her unbiased opinion regarding the pros and cons of each property.
Her recommendations throughout the whole process were spot-on. I appreciate her patience since I had tons of questions and she had answers for almost every one of them. I cannot thank her enough for all her help. Highly recommend working with her.
There is a reason Eric Bramlett has hundreds of great reviews. Eric is the best realtor in Austin. His team is extremely professional and delivers an outstanding service. He sold our home and presented us with 2 offers. Eric success has not gotten to his head. He is a down to earth guy who wants to help his customers and does not pressure you to lower your asking price every week. He understands the Austin market better than anyone. His wife Ali is an extremely creative and talented designer who provides excellent advise on how to stage your home. There are thousands of realtors in Austin but there is only one Eric Bramlett. If you are buying or selling, do yourself a favor and hire the best! Thank you Eric, Victor & Dora
I've taken way too long to write this review. I guess after buying a house, the last thing on your mind is writing about the process. I had a tricky home buying experience but Bailey did everything in her power to get me through it. I'm not sure if Eric paired her up with me because I was younger, not in the upper crust of home buyers, or because my area, but Bailey ended up being perfect for me. We meshed well on a personal level and that's really what you need in a realtor. She inderstood what I wanted, helped me when I found something I wanted to check out, and babies me through the paperwork. I'd definitely recommend these guys and Bailey in particular.
Eric and his team are top notch professionals. Look no further.
Six months after selling my house with him, I couldn't be happier. His team was amazing. He had two photographers come out and two staggers come out. The house sold in less than two weeks. We had three offers - all at at least asking. And throughout the selling process he was patient, thoughtful, and trustworthy. When we sell our next house, I will go to Bramlett. I know he'll give me great advice.
Eric and I have known each other for about 9 years now as he has helped me find tenants for my investment home in Austin, TX. I was finally ready to sell the house this past year and I knew he was the right person for the job. He literally found me a buyer and we opened escrow within a week. The whole paperwork was seamless as everything is done on a portal with virtual signatures and I received a direct deposit with my proceeds within 30 days. It was such a wonderful experience with his whole team. I'm huge on efficiency and communication and they exceeded my expectations! You won't go wrong with Eric Bramlett!
Eric has helped me with my rental property in Austin for a little over 3 years now. When I called him, I had an uncooperative tenant who claimed there were a number of necessary repairs. Eric helped get her out, brought in some trustworthy vendors, and got it in shape to list for sale or lease. Unfortunately, we've not been able to sell during this time because there are a number of foreclosures in the neighborhood, but Eric has helped me find good tenants both times we've listed for sale and then realized we can't get the price we need. Eric is always extremely responsive & professional. I can't even count all the numerous texts, emails and phone calls we've exchanged. I've dealt with a number of Realtors over the years, and he is the most impressive and the marketing reports he emails is also very helpful for a busy mom like me.
I moved to the US from Europe and had no idea how home buying works in the US. I quickly realized that I needed a realtor. I made an online search and listed out the top 5 highest rated real estate agencies in my area. Bailey at Bramlett Residential was the most helpful and responsive of all, so I decided to embark on the journey with her. She was very knowledgeable, had the patience to answer all my questions, and was very helpful throughout the process. I would definitely use her for my next home buy and would recommend you to do so as well.
By far, I had the best experience working with Ryan Spencer. He was reliable and efficient and answered all of my questions upfront and honestly. There was no stone left unturned and no detail left for chance. The quality of service was truly unsurpasable and "home" had so much more meaning and value than it ever did before to me. I would definitely recommend!
Eric and his team helped my fiance and I purchase our new home. Everything went well from start to finish. Eric was really helpful in explaining the process and making sure that the paperwork was in order. I felt like he acted in our best interest the entire time, which is the most important thing you can look for in an agent. I would definitely work with Eric again and I think he's a great choice for anyone who needs to buy a new home. Thanks Eric!
Kasey Gilliam is an absolutely amazing realtor that we were lucky enough to find during our move to Austin. She asks great questions, taking time to really understand what we wanted. Her knowledge of all things Austin and the local market was invaluable. She drove us all over Austin looking at every house we had on our list. And since she had taken the time to really understand what we wanted, she showed us some homes that weren't on our list that we loved! When we found the one we wanted, Kasey prepared us thoroughly prior to making an offer and I'm thrilled to say that because of Kasey's advice, we were able to find the perfect place for us!
On a personal note, Kasey is delightful and super fun to be around! She gave us her honest opinions and she never once showed us a home outside of our price range. Kasey was a God-send and I can't recommend her enough! She cares about us as people-not just clients-she even sent me info on her local tennis club because I mentioned how I wanted to get back into the sport just once.
She was so amazing that we asked her to help my parents find a home when they moved to Austin one month later. She not only understood their needs as an older couple-she helped them find the perfect place and introduced my parents to her parents so that the transition would be easier on them by knowing someone in the new town. Seriously-she really did! Talk about going the extra mile...
I could go on and on about how much Kasey made our dream come true because we easily could have lost the house due to multiple bidders. Trust me - she's one in a million!
This review is for Bailey Moran.
I reached out to several real estate companies when I was considering buying a house in Austin. Bailey was the one that responded to my email to Bramlett Residential and from the get-go she was awesome: warm, attentive and helpful. The response was very different from the generic replies I got from other RE companies.
My husband and I are from out of town so all of the initial search was done online. Bailey asked questions to try and tailor the search to what we were looking for and helped us narrow down some areas/neighborhoods to focus on.
When we finally got to visit Austin for an exploratory trip, Bailey drove us all around town while giving us an introduction and the low-down of each neighborhood. We viewed a couple houses, and through this entire process she pointed out details we would have normally missed (e.g. how to tell if the foundation was recently redone) and information that only locals would know. She was super patient with us, and her local knowledge and insight is invaluable. On top of that, she is just super sweet and fun to hang out with.
We hands down recommend Bailey and Bramlett Residential!
Eric has been a great help for me with my central Austin property for a number of years. His expert knowledge of the area has been extremely helpful for me in evaluating the best use of the house, including whether to rent it, how much to rent it for, whether to develop it into multi-family condos, etc. The property is in Barton Hills, so finding its highest & best use wasn't cut & dry. I've been approached by developers who want to build condos & I have a tenant who wants to stay in the property. Without Eric, I wouldn't know what either scenario would really look like, but through his guidance I've been able to develop a long term strategy that best fits my goals. I've turned to Eric to help determine the fair market value of the property in its current condition, what it would be as developed, and what its fair market rental value is. Eric has helped me put together a lease for the property and gives his honest advice on my best options. Eric is unique in that he really and truly gives you his honest opinion and good advice. I find that many people in the real estate business are out for themselves, and I don't feel that way with Eric at all. As a result, I've been able to maximize the profitability of the property. Thanks so much Eric!
Bailey at Bramlett helped us with our first home purchase & it couldn't have gone smoother. She was super responsive with all the questions we had and helped negotiate a great deal. 100% recommend and will use again. Thank you!
Kasey Gilliam is not only a great agent, she is an outstanding person. I spent three days with Kasey looking at homes all over the Austin area. She drove our family around to all of our appointments allowing us plenty of time to get to know each other and discuss the properties and areas. There was never a silent moment.
Our family is considering Austin among other cities for a potential relocation. The fact that we weren't prepared to buy immediately didn't change the fact that Kasey treated us as valued clients. She put zero pressure on us, and showed us everything we wanted to see. I've since thought about what it was about Kasey that made our experience with her so pleasant. I realized that she treated us as if she were a family friend. It was as if your brother or mother's best friend happened to be in real estate and you had a genuine advocate on your side who only cared about looking out for you. That's how Kasey made us feel. That she really cared; totally comfortable, totally genuine, and very generous with her time and her life. She shared with us who she was, allowing for a such a genuine connection. She loves what she does and it shows by how easily and eagerly she shows properties.
I'm not sure that Austin will end up being the winning city in our search, but I'd sure love to do business with Kasey. She will have my business forever in Austin. Thank you Kasey.
Will Mackintosh helped us sell our home in Round Rock and we couldn't be happier with the results. Will gave us great coaching on pricing, what we needed to update for a quick sale, and the opportune time to get our house on the market.
If you are looking for great representation in the Austin area, buying or selling, we highly recommend Will and Eric Bramlett Residential Real Estate.
Pam S. and Eric W.
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Will Mackintosh late 2017-early 2018. We wanted to buy some investment property and he came highly recommend. It was the best decision we made, he is superbly knowledgeable about what areas are good for investment and more importantly guided us towards the correct price range so that the investment would make sense. He made the whole process easy and enjoyable for first time investors like us who are understandably stressed about everything. He also recommended a fantastic property management company to take care of our property. All in all, we would absolutely recommend him!
Eric and his colleagues and staff were super helpful and extremely knowledgeable during the sale of my mother's house. I couldn't have asked for a better experience during this stressful, uncertain process. I received answers to all my questions, never felt foolish for asking anything, and felt extremely confident in their abilities.
The professional photos were an asset to the listing. The software application that his company uses enables both the client and staff to remain on the same page throughout the entire process. I felt that at all times they had my best interests at heart and they were open and honest about everything.
Eric balances leading technology and a super efficient staff to maintain his #1 Austin Realtor position year after year. I highly recommend Eric and his colleagues and staff for the sale and/or purchase of your home.
James M. Jorgensen
Vicki Duran is a ROCKSTAR and an angel ~ a very gifted agent! I really challenged her too...
I was purchasing my first home and relocating to Austin from Japan. Not only did I not know the city landscape, I was really unfamiliar with real estate terms and the entire process plus I'd never had a loan in my life. This was a milestone and unchartered territory for me.
Due to a heavy travel schedule, I needed to see as many properties as possible in just two days. I briefed Vicki on my lifestyle preferences and she recommended two areas of town, then sent me listings over a two week period which we shortlisted to 31 for viewing. I thought that would be totally impossible...and I think she did too but we were up for it! Having moved 55 times, I'm lucky to know what I want and could reject places in minutes of entering the properties. We just kept going until my DREAM HOME appeared. It did on day two!!!
Vicki guided me in the negotiations, helped me understand the lending process when I just didn't know what I was doing, and followed up with the process so I wouldn't miss anything. I didn't realize everything an agent has to do. Thank goodness I was blessed with such an angel! When I say the entire process went off without a hitch, that is an understatement! It was JOYFUL and the closing was effortless. I'm so grateful to Vicki for making my homeowner dream come true!
My wife and I worked with Tara McGuire to buy our first home together. We started the search back in December 2018 and took six months to find the right home. During that six month period Tara never pressured us to pick a home. Best of all she is great negotiator when it comes to the contract. We definitely recommend Tara specifically and Eric Bramlett Residential generally.
Eric was an absolute pleasure to work with. He's very knowledgeable, which I suppose you would expect for Austin's number one realtor. And he's also super friendly. I was contacted by the realtors that promise they'll buy your home if they can't sell it. Of course they will! But at what price? Heck, I'll buy your home if it doesn't sell. You get the point. Eric puts a ton of work into selling a home. Professional photos really make a big difference. Postings on all the real estate websites, etc. And the list goes on and on. I'm not being compensated in any way for this review. I just appreciate it when service exceeds my expectations and want to give back in the only way I can.
Wish there was something more than five stars!
We worked with Vicki Duran of Eric Bramlett Residential Real Estate to buy our home in Kyle, TX. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We are new Texans, and she knows the area and its neighborhoods so well, she was able to help us pick a neighborhood that is a great fit for us. We love our house! She worked with us remotely at first, keeping us up to date on what was available and answering our endless questions. Then, when it came time to actually buy our home, she was invaluable. She helped us craft a great, successful offer on a home we love, making on-point suggestions that were greatly to our benefit. She assisted in every step of buying our home, from walkthrough to settlement, and then beyond. Her newsletter keeps us up to date on all aspects of living in the Austin area. Vicki is knowledgable, responsive and proactive, and was really a superb ally for us in our homebuying experience. Our outcome would not have been nearly as great without her. I would (and do!) recommend Vicki Duran and Bramlett to ANYONE buying a home in or around Austin. When we are ready to move up/move on, I know exactly who to call!
We just moved to Georgetown from DC and a friend referred us to this agency. We worked with Vicki Duran, who helped us throughout the whole process by identifying the best options for our family size, work commutes, and wish list. We had a few hiccups right before closing and Vicki advocated for us until the final signing to ensure everything went smoothly. We absolutely recommend working with Vicki and her team.
We worked with Vicki Duran, to buy our first home. It was a pleasure to work with her. She was awesome! She was very knowledgable about the housing market and guided us all the way through the process with ease and confidence. If we ever had questions or needed anything from her, as well as during the negotiation period, she was quick in responding. My fiance and I are pleased to have worked with Vicki, and are happy to have shared this once in a lifetime experience with her.
We definitely recommend Bramlett Residential and Vicki Duran.
My husband and I have worked with Adrienne Laosa for several years now. She has done sales and leasing for our investment properties in 78704 area and we are so pleased with her efficiency, professionalism, market knowledge and successful ability to lease and sell our investments. We've had holdings in Central Texas for quite a while and have had the opportunity to work with others in the business but after seeing how Adrienne works, she is definitely our go-to!
With so many agents to choose from, it's a no brainer when it comes to Adrienne. You just know you're in amazing hands.
Thanks to Tara McGuire with Bramlett, we sold our house before it even hit the MLS! She had great recommendations on how to get our house looking its best with minimal investment and effort. Always responsive, Tara knows the market well. We appreciated her straight forward approach and sound advice. Our sale could not have gone any better, and we're thankful for a stress-free transaction.
Me and my wife's interactions and process with Vicki Duran went quite smoothly. This was our first time investing in a property. Vicki was extremely helpful in helping us understand the process and what all we needed to do to prepare for the closing. I guess this is probably part of her job, but it meant a lot to us. She promptly provided responses to all our questions, as she understood that this was all new for us. She welcomed us to reach out to her with any questions or concerns we may have. I also think that without Vicki's help and guidance, we would have felt pretty lost trying to understand all the different pieces of the process. We had a wonderful experience working with Vicki and wish her all the very best for the future!!!
My husband wanted to move to Austin to have more job opportunities. We lived in oregon and I had to find a realtor in the Austin area to help us. Vicki Duran was one of the best agents I have ever worked with. She spent all day with me showing me the area, stores, and I believe we looked at over 12 houses in one day. We then took my husband by the top 3 houses. It was a late night.
She helped me make an offer on a house the following day. She helped us through the walk-through for the punch list. We had to return back to Oregon to finish packing and move.
Vicki did our final walk through for us and was also available to let the pest control company in for the initial spray. She then dropped off the keys to our new home at our hotel so we would have them when we got here.
In my opinion, Vicki went above and beyond her realtor duties. I really like her and highly recommend her.
Eric defines what a Realtor should be. So much so that I've used him twice.
I first happened upon him by chance when looking to move from Orlando, FL to Austin, TX in January, 2006. He was the listing agent for a place that I was interested in renting. After chatting with him for a bit over the phone about what I was looking for, he offered to drive me around to check out a few other places as well when I arrived in Austin. I arrived and he did so, making time for me after my new job (sometimes into the evening) without hesitation. He was able to tailor our search down to my needs so we didn't waste any time in touring. Even after the first couple contracts fell through because people beat us to it, he continued to help.
When it came time to buy a home, we called Eric up again. He spent the better part of 3 months driving my then pregnant wife around to look at our personalized list of homes, including new developments that had plans that met our needs.
Eric's service is nothing short of perfect. He focuses on and values each client's happiness with their home buying decisions. Whether you're looking for an $800/month rental, $200,000 homes, or $1,000,000 mansions, Eric will go out of his way to make sure you find the house that will become your home.
This was my second home I bought with Eric. Eric is someone I trust in the real estate industry, always provides me with a good understanding of the process and is straight with me about how it will work. My expectations are always met and exceeded. I find the RE business to be unstable and makes one nervous, having an amazing agent like Eric will help overcome all the concerns. Not only does he know his own business but he also helps answer my questions regarding my loan process. All around winner! It was a very easy and painless process to buy my new Condo. Eric was always available to answer questions I had regarding the property. He was a great negotiator. I will use him in the future and recommend him to all my friends and family who need a Realtor!
We worked with Kasey Gilliam to find our new home in Georgetown and she was amazing to work with. We were new to the area and Kasey was very patient letting us explore different parts of Austin and knowledgeable of the real estate market here. Kasey made what is normally a very stressful time go smooth and easy. She kept on top of communications with everyone involved including our realtor in Colorado concerning the home we were selling. I would definitely recommend Kasey if you are looking to buy or sell a home!
We recently move to Austin from another state and came here knowing practically nothing about the area. Eric was very knowledgable in the different suburbs available and the pros and cons of each. He helped us select a neighborhood very suitable for the needs of our family. He was professional, courteous, punctual and always made himself available for phone calls and meetings. During the sale he was extremely helpful in offering advice and dealing with the negotiations that occur between buyer and seller.
Eric recently sold my 90 year old fathers house. He was kind and respectful to an elderly person who is hard of hearing. He returned phone calls, answered questions, and was patient with us as it was quite a job to get 63 years of stuff out of the house to get it ready to put on the market. Thank you Eric!
I cannot say enough fantastic things about working with Tara McGuire at Bramlett Residential.
When I reached out to Bramlett via the online contact tool, I had already spoken with several realtors in the Austin area. My inquiries were met with lackluster responses, likely because my husband and I didn't plan to purchase for several months. But when I contacted Bramlett Residential at 10pm on a weeknight, Tara called me first thing the next morning. She encouraged us to visit Austin soon, since we are relocating from Dallas, to get an idea of the neighborhoods and market.
During this exploratory trip, we felt no pressure to buy ahead of our schedule. She gave us a great overview of central Austin neighborhoods and helped us narrow down the best areas for us.
As we watched desirable properties sell in 1-2 days in our ideal neighborhood, my husband and I decided to offer on properties earlier than we planned. Tara helped us construct desirable offers that won the deal two-out-of-three times in multiple offer situations.
We offered and were accepted on a property that we expected to have some foundation problems. Tara arranged for multiple foundation repair experts to evaluate the property before the inspection and send estimates. When it turned out that the foundation was very severely damaged, we were able to walk away before the inspection, saving us the additional expense. I never felt pressured to continue with a purchase that turned out to require more than I felt comfortable taking on; in fact, Tara made sure that I knew exactly how much of a project it would be.
We are now under contract for our second property, past the option period, and closing is right around the corner. We are very pleased that we are ending up in our ideal neighborhood and in a house we love.
Tara is very prompt with email and texts, and she's enthusiastic at every step. Be sure to ask her for vendor recommendations as well! She seems to know all of the best people for mortgages, insurance, and more-with the most competitive pricing.
I hope we stay in our new home for a long time, but we will definitely be using Tara for all of our real estate needs, as well as recommending her to everyone we know.
I'm a teacher and I had a real mess on my hands when I decided it relocate. My condo had major problems and I didn't have time to do any repairs at all prior to my move. Eric did a fantastic job handling the sale. I was in Florida and needed to rely on Eric's support to navigate a very difficult closing. He found a buyer quickly and he expertly led me through the process in less than 6 weeks. I was so relieved to be able to focus on my new teaching assignment and my students rather than worrying about selling my condo. Thanks Eric!
I had the pleasure of working again with Eric directly to sell my condo in December 2019, and I'm pleased to report that Eric did a phenomenal job in making sure that my condo sold quickly and above list--in one of the slowest months of the year.
Eric and his team helped set the stage for success in a number of ways, so let me list them.
- He covered a staging consultation where I was told what I needed to hear - I had way too much stuff in my place. I followed the resulting staging checklist, and I couldn't believe how much better my place looked (I intend on hiring his stager to do some consultation at my new place!)
- He hired an amazing photographer to ensure my home was framed in the best possible way
- He's built a customized software setup to stay proactive and ensure that no detail is missed in the complex staging process
- He isn't helping you by himself; he has a small army of assistants that make sure every logistical detail happens with minimal effort.
To give you an idea of how easy he made things, I was on a cruise right before my house listed, and he was even able to help arrange a make ready service and cleaning service in my absence. You might even say I felt I could put things on cruise control with him in charge.
To bring this review to a close, I wholeheartedly recommend Eric and his team to anyone buying and/or selling in the Austin area--they've got a lot to offer!
I just want to reiterate what an excellent job Eric did selling our house. I've sold houses in the past and the agents have always just given blanket advice, snapped some pics, listed the house, and waited. My experience with Eric was so much better. You can tell he knows what he's doing and has listed and sold a lot of houses. His stager gave us a very thorough consultation, we spent a week or so preparing the house, and he sent in an awesome photographer. The listing looked phenomenal. We had an offer within a couple of days, but it wasn't full price. Eric helped us negotiate it up to full price (only a few thousand up, but it mattered to us!) He was always there to answer our calls. We couldn't have asked for more.
We engaged Eric Bramlett to sell our Austin property after a previous agent not only failed to sell the property for more than a year but also made a huge mess of everything (including the property). Eric sold the property in less than 3 months.
Being out of the state ourselves, we relied on Eric heavily in overseeing the property as well as the sale process. Eric was consistently responsive to our every request, including some that aren't strictly his responsibilities as our realtor. For example, he found a contractor to do repairs on the house, coordinated with our landscaper on taking care of the lawn, and sent people to check on the house when the neighborhood was flooded. Eric handled every problem and crisis promptly and competently.
Working with Tara McGuire at Eric Bramlett Residential Real Estate has been a genuine pleasure! We are both buying and selling a home with Tara's help and she has made a stressful process less so with her professionalism, care, knowledge and expertise. She and her team have walked us through every step, helping us make decisions, advocating for our need, and generally going above and beyond what might be required. We have moved into a beautiful new home and are working on getting our old home ready to sell. From vendor recommendations to help with staging, Tara has been there to ensure that we are going to get the best bang for our buck! I highly recommend Tara and her team.