• We couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Denise. She was the lighthouse shining through the fog when it came to selling our house. This was our first time selling, and it was a whirlwind process with more moving parts than we anticipated. Denise masterfully steered us through it all. She made sure to set our expectations appropriately up front and identified all the pitfalls we might encounter. She didn't sugarcoat anything - we always got straight talk. She prepared us to be patient with a slowed-down market in Austin, and to be the right amount of flexible when it came time for negotiations. Denise gave excellent feedback when it came to readying the house for sale. She has a keen sense of strategy and keen eye for aesthetics. She made sure that all aspects of the house were presentable by the time we hit the market. She referred us to an outstanding handyman for repairs, and she brought in a photographer who produced excellent photos for the listing. (She clearly puts care into her referral lists. We also used the title company she recommended and they made closing seamless.) One of the great things about Denise is that she gives her honest opinion, but she doesn't force it on you. She knows you might not make every touch-up due to budget considerations, or you might not agree to every strategic recommendation. But she gives you an exceptional level of representation all the same. She's dedicated to her job and her client. She was always available when we needed to talk to her. If she knew she'd be out of pocket at a certain time, she made a contingency plan. Once our house went on the market, she sent us updates nearly every day - always checking comparables, watching rates, and following up with realtors for every interested customer who came through. Even when things were slow, it was clear to us that she was working tirelessly on our behalf. Denise isn't just a great realtor, she's a great person. She was always pleasant to talk to. She showed that she cared about how we were doing and put us more at ease in stressful situations. She shrewdly advised us through multiple fast-paced decisions, including choosing the right offer in an unexpected multi-offer situation and negotiating concessions during the last day of the option period. Once we were under contract, she absolutely worked her tail off to make sure the sale went through on satisfactory terms. She went to bat for us when needed, including a couple snags that popped up late in the contract period. We didn't despair, because we heeded her early words that the sales process is a series of little milestones to celebrate. Great advice! We give Denise our highest recommendation. She created order out of a chaotic process and we are eternally grateful to her for helping us achieve a massive milestone.

    David & Ivy

  • Denise is truly a genuine gem as a person and realtor. She is the best and you can trust her. Selling or purchasing a home is not easy. Denise walks you through from the very first meet and greet to past the final signing with clarity. Smarts. Compassion. Clear communication and business savvy. She truly has your best interest the whole way. From the nitty gritty, contracts and bids, agreements and changes. Top to bottom. The tough bits and the joy, all of it. Denise offers the utmost care, skill & intelligence. She knows her craft. She knows the market. She gets to know you. Truly grateful for her compassionate genius through this challenging process. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again or refer to others. Thank you Denise !

    Elizabeth

  • Denise was a pleasure to work with! We first came to her because we had a property that we were interested in and wanted to know what the next steps were. From the beginning, she educated us and provided us with expectations along with any setbacks we might encounter. As she expected, we did encounter a multiple offer situation so we decided to walk away from the first property. Denise showed us different properties based on our preference list and found a home that we loved! She researched the area and provided comparables so that we can make a good offer. We were working with a lender already but Denise recommended a different mortgage broker. The new broker was able to provide us with a higher loan value which placed us in a perfect position to make a great offer on the house. Denise was very responsive to amending the contract to ensure we were able to close in 30 days. She made our first home buying experience a smooth one and we couldn't have asked for a better person to work with!

    Roxana

  • Denise recently shepherded me though the challenging process of buying my first home. She took great care to educate me about the process and walk me through every step. She is a responsive, professional and experienced agent who is a pleasure to work with. Before we viewed any houses, Denise sent me contracts, closing cost breakdowns/descriptions and standard real estate documents. At my price range, I would have to move quickly once I found a house I liked, and familiarity with the documents was very helpful. At the time I was working with a mortgage broker recommended by a friend. Denise put me in contact with a colleague who was able to offer me a 10% higher maximum loan value at a comparable interest rate, significantly expanding my options. When I finally found my house, we quickly made an offer. Denise coached me through the negotiations and we drove a hard bargain. I ended up with my dream house, in a neighborhood beyond my imagination, for 20K less than the asking price. Working with a happy, high-energy person elevated what might otherwise have been a tedious experience. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

    Ellis

  • Denise is incredible! She led us delightfully through the search for our new home to closing...and beyond. She is very knowledgeable in all areas of real estate. Her attention to detail and immediate follow-up skills are impeccable. Denise also went way beyond the call of duty by transporting us around the Austin area during our frequent trips to Austin. She was always available for questions and encouragement, and called us often to check on us. It was an extreme pleasure to work with her.

    Barbara

  • Denise is the absolute BEST! We moved Houston - Austin two years ago and she helped us acquire a rental, which included going over the lease agreement w/a fine tooth comb. We closed on a new house early March 2020 and again, we hired Denise. She is patient, kind and has an uncanny eye for detail. Even more, she exhibits the utmost in professionalism. Any question we asked about the homes we were interested in, she either knew the answer or returned with one in short order. Her knowledge of home construction and details of potential repair were top notch. We'd put an offer on a home in a neighborhood we loved, but didn't get it. A week later, at 10:30 on a Saturday evening, another home on the same street popped up. Denise promptly alerted us to the open house scheduled for the next day. I spent the entire three hours on Sunday at the open house. Our offer was approved. Only a hand full of prospective homeowners came to the open house, likely due to its late posting. We feel strongly that we had an edge because we'd been alerted the night before as soon as it went live. We highly recommend Denise!

    Theresa

  • We are so grateful to have had Denise's full support when buying our first home! She was able to put us in touch with a great lender, shared lots of valuable knowledge while touring houses, and was readily available throughout the whole process. Her energy is great to be around as she truly looks out for your best interest, taking the time to get to know you and what you're looking for. Denise was also great at preparing us for each next step, making sure that we understood all the documents, kept consistent communication with the seller's team, and even attended multiple inspections alongside us. What really impressed us was that she was able to work with all involved to help us close in less than a month! This time also included the December holidays. Because she helped us close before the end of the year we are now able to take advantage of the Homestead Exemption in the new tax year. She really helped us bring the full picture together! After all of this excitement, she celebrated this huge milestone with us and continues to keep us informed of policy changes that affect our home. We'll definitely be working with Denise next time we're in the market!

    Carisa

  • Deciding to go into the market for a new house last year was a daunting decision. However, Denise made the process easier than anticipated. Her knowledge of the market was a huge help, and most of all her patience in showing me house after house was admirable!

    Selena