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We recently sold our Austin home and used Portico Real Estate. I can't over state how glad I am that we used Dan Smith. He's was perfect for the job. Patient and super knowledgeable. Very easy to work with and we got the result we hoped for.
Does your seller's agent really matter in a seller's market like Austin? Yes, the answer is yes. My husband and I were emotionally invested in our Rosedale home and hated to give up our easy commute and central location, but our growing family demanded more space. When we met with Dan, my husband was ready to sell but my heart wasn't in it yet. Dan heard us both out and helped us arrive at a strategy and timeline that made us both happy, but honestly I needed a little hand-holding through the process, and Dan was sensitive to the fact that this was not just a transaction. Like many Central Austin homes, our house had appreciated since we bought it in 2009 and we knew we'd get a decent price for it, but we wanted the process to be hassle-free and as fast as possible. Dan contributed some great ideas for quick and inexpensive updates to help make our house more marketable, advised us maste…
Does your seller's agent really matter in a seller's market like Austin? Yes, the answer is yes. My husband and I were emotionally invested in our Rosedale home and hated to give up our easy commute and central location, but our growing family demanded more space. When we met with Dan, my husband was ready to sell but my heart wasn't in it yet. Dan heard us both out and helped us arrive at a strategy and timeline that made us both happy, but honestly I needed a little hand-holding through the process, and Dan was sensitive to the fact that this was not just a transaction. Like many Central Austin homes, our house had appreciated since we bought it in 2009 and we knew we'd get a decent price for it, but we wanted the process to be hassle-free and as fast as possible. Dan contributed some great ideas for quick and inexpensive updates to help make our house more marketable, advised us masterfully on the timing of our sale, and had a keen eye for staging (with some support from his talented peers) that made our house a must-see the day it hit the market. Dan's suggested asking price was well above what another Realtor® had advised, but he had the research to back up his opinion. When the house hit the market we had several interested buyers, and Dan negotiated several "best offers" and helped us select the one that benefited us the most in several ways. We received our first offer within hours after our house went on the market, and 48 hours later, we were under contract for an amount substantially higher than asking price. We closed ahead of schedule, thanks in part to Dan's industry connections, and even when a weird city permit issue arose that seemed like an untidy loose end, Dan completely handled it. Dan seemed to work around the clock to ensure we had all our ducks in a row and never let us worry too much about any details - he had it all under control. Dan provided expertise and thoughtfulness beyond our expectations, and we feel fortunate to have worked with him
Very thorough. Was very respectful of my timeline and needs. Had excellent connections and recommendations with respect to inspections and financing. Was always prompt in responding.
Had the pleasure of working with Dan when we were looking for houses in Austin. He noted down what we were looking for helped us get a house that fit all our requirements, never pushed us into anything. He worked in our interest, which is very much appreciated. Definitely will work with him again for any future projects.
I met Dan professionally through my daughter who lives in Austin. Dan has been extraordinarily professional and helpful throughout the process of buying a second home in Austin. His professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile were particularly important to me because I live in another city. After describing what I was looking for in a residential property, Dan found 9 property listings which we narrowed down to four viewings. I decided to purchase one of the properties we viewed and Dan was extraordinarily helpful in educating me about the local market and negotiating a favorable contract with the Sellers. The process has been the smoothest real estate transaction I have ever been involved with and I give Dan full credit.