Selling in Austin
Selling a home in Austin, Texas
Austin is not one market. A bungalow in Travis Heights, a condo downtown, a family home in Circle C and a fixer in East Austin each draw a different buyer and sell on a different timeline. A price that works in Mueller can miss by a mile in Crestview. That is why I start every Austin sale with the house itself and the handful of recent sales that actually compare to it, not a citywide average.
I have lived the owner's side of Austin real estate. Before I became an agent I was a founding partner of Plaza Colombian Coffee Bar on South Congress and negotiated that building's commercial lease myself. I know what it feels like to have your money and your plans tied to a property, and I bring that same care to every seller I work with.
Austin buyers
What buyers look for in Austin
Austin buyers pay close attention to location, light, layout and how much work a home will need after closing. Walkability, a short drive to downtown or the major employers, and a yard or outdoor space all carry weight. Condition matters too. A home that feels cared for, with fresh paint and no obvious repairs, tends to draw stronger offers than one that leaves buyers doing math on a renovation. I walk through your home with that buyer in mind and give you a short list of what to fix, what to leave and what to highlight.
Your options
Three ways to sell your Austin home
- List for top dollar. For homes that show well, a sharp price, strong photos and wide exposure bring out the buyers who are ready to move. Central Austin buyers notice details, so we plan the launch carefully.
- Prep now, pay at closing. Older Austin homes often sell for more after paint, flooring, landscaping or repairs. Through the CAVO Seller Prep Program, approved work is done first and paid from your proceeds at closing.
- Sell as is. If the house needs more than you want to take on, or you need a firm date, I bring it to vetted investor buyers so you can compare offers against what listing would net.
Where I work
Austin neighborhoods I serve
Across Austin I help owners in neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Allandale, Zilker, Mueller, Travis Heights, East Austin and Circle C, from first homes to properties that have been in a family for decades. Inherited homes, longtime family homes and houses that need work are all part of the job.
Not sure which option fits? Get your free home value or call or text 737-306-2229. Se habla español.
Nearby
Selling near Austin?
I work across the Austin metro and Central Texas. See every area I serve.
Austin seller questions
Selling a house in Austin: common questions
What is my Austin home worth right now?
It depends on your exact street, the condition of the home and what similar homes nearby have sold for lately. Enter your address above and I'll send a pricing analysis based on real local sales, not an online estimate.
Should I fix up my Austin house before selling?
Sometimes. Some updates pay for themselves and some don't. I'll show you which ones make sense for your home, and if you qualify, the Seller Prep Program can cover approved work until closing.
How do you market an Austin home?
Professional photos and video, a sharp price, wide online exposure and direct outreach to agents with active buyers. For unique homes, I build the story around what makes the house and street special.