“Kim is the best! She made this process so easy, answered all my questions along the way and always checking in with me.”

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“Kim is the best! She made this process so easy, answered all my questions along the way and always checking in with me.”
“Miguel was amazing 10/10 definitely recommend! He is very knowledgeable and super attentive, he really made this first time home buying process very smooth and the best of all is that he was very understanding.”
“Brittany was the best agent anyone can ask for always very informative and guided me threw all the steps as a first time home buyer I can not say enough about how amazing/professional she was as a first time home buyer i would recommend her to anyone who really wants someone to be in your corner on getting the perfect house that best suits your interest i found a home perfect for my family and it was all thanks to Brittany absolutely amazing 10/10”
“Nancy Silwa is an experienced realtor who knows her profession. She knows, and in fact lives in the area, where I was selling my house. This was a bonus as she really had a handle on the market. She walked with me every step of the way so that I understood the process. I was selling a home I had lived in for 43 years. Nancy understood the emotional impact of this decision and gently helped me stay focused on the task at hand: sell the house. She found the perfect buyers. A young couple who will make my house their home. Knowing this made selling my home a little easier. I would and indeed have recommended Nancy to others. She is simply THE BEST!”
“Working with Tracy Anderson gave us a leg up. She is very knowledgeable of the market. She was very patient with my father. She staged the Home well using his furniture which made it look great. Her negotiating skills helped us through some potentially tricky issues and let us net the most possible. I would recommend her 100%!”
“Antonio was always available for questions and always prompt in his replies. An ecellent experience.”
“I had an amazing experience working with Erick when purchasing my new home. From the very beginning, he took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and offered valuable insights into the housing market. Erick was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and responsive, answering all my questions and guiding me through every step of the process. The process of finding the perfect home can be overwhelming, but Erick made it seamless. He was always available to schedule viewings at my convenience, and when we found the right place, he worked tirelessly to ensure my offer was competitive and that all the paperwork was handled efficiently. Thanks to Erick, I now own a home that I absolutely love. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and professional real estate agent.”
“The referral of Mike Frank was the best decision we made! Mike Frank is detailed, thorough, responsive and a joy to work with. He went above and beyond to deliver us the kind of customer service we could only have hoped and imagined. Results and not excuses! Thank you for this referral!”
“Marc was a crucial part of our home buying process and we are grateful we chose him. He was there every single step of the way from start to finish and went above our expections in many ways. He is great in his craft and we would use him again without a doubt.”
“Shawn is an amazing person and he personally connects with you and your needs. I would say as a first time home buyer he throughly checks every details and makes sure your best intrests are met. He works throughout the day and is honestly the few people that I can say that he will go the extra mile to make sure that everything is in order. He is knowledgeable about the areas in Chicago as well as different types of property. In addtion, he will make sure that you are comfortable with the whole process from start to end. I will use him again in future home buying and refer him to anyone that is intrested in buying property in the Chicagoland area! Thanks again Shawn, it was a pleasure to work for you!”
“Working with James was a terrific experience. He is most knowledgeable and realistic when evaluating real estate. He always kept me informed and had timely calls regarding our next decisions. I recommend him most highly.”
“Linda DeMarco did a great job she’s kind and helpful”
“Larry was more than a Real Estate Agent. He was more like a Family Friend. I am truly blessed and grateful to have worked with him. My home is everything I imagined it would be.”
“Ramon Gomez was very kind and patient. He made himself available at all times throughout the process, making communication a breeze.”
“Ralph Waller was so wonderful to deal with during our home buying process! He is very patient and his energy is very calming. He was very accessible and very timely in responding to questions and concerns. I would recommend Ralph to friends and family for sure!!!”
“The agent, Sarah Leonard, was the most efficient and helpful realtor we've ever had represent us. I highly recommend her team to anyone in the area. Thank you for the excellent referral.”
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the South Austin real estate market, updated for September 2025. *
The typical home value in South Austin is projected to be $311,750 for the month of August. July’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $300,000—up 13.21% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $385,000 in Chicago for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $376,750 in August.
South Austin had 91 new listings and 91 listings that went under contract in July, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 76—down 6.17% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in August.
The median listing price for homes in South Austin fell 4.22% from June to July, bringing the current median listing price to $304,500. Based on projected data for August, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract rose year-over-year. In July 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 66 days, compared to 58 days in July 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this August.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
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