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Meet our Austin Real Estate Team!
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Elizabeth Riley - Team Leader
Elizabeth Riley is a graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a degree in Marketing with a Russian emphasis. Prior to real estate, Elizabeth worked for Dell Computer Corporation in Austin, TX where she ranked #1 overall in college recruiting. She also worked for one of Trilogy's start up companies, CollegeHire.com, also based in Austin.
Elizabeth and her husband are active real estate investors in both Texas and Georgia. With her real estate knowledge, she now focuses her passion and 10 years of marketing experience in and around the Austin area. Elizabeth works with all types of clients - from the first time home buyer to the seasoned investor. She is responsive and dedicated to her client's needs and makes the home buying process seamless.
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Jamie Shultz
Jamie graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration. She has been a licensed Realtor for 4 years, but she has been involved in real estate all her life. Growing up in a family of Realtors, she developed a passion for the real estate industry and a love for helping people.
Jamie is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, the Austin Board of Realtors and the MLS. She has extensive experience in real estate sales and is looking forward to helping you with all of your real estate needs.
”Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”
– Henry David Thoreau
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Ashley Amini
Ashley Amini is a graduate of Washington & Lee University and has a degree in Geology. She also attended Texas Christian University where she received a M.B.A. Before becoming a realtor, Ashley started and sold a small business in Fort Worth and worked as a non-profit consultant in the Austin and San Antonio areas.
Ashley has lived in Austin for over 3 years and grew up in the Hill Country area. She loves working with people interested in residential property in the Austin area. She also specializes in farm and ranch sales. Her goal is to not only help you find a house, but to help you find a home.
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Ellen Troxclair
Ellen is a Dallas native who graduated from the University of Texas. Although Ellen holds a degree in International Business, she has focused her professional real estate business in her favorite city, Austin. Her keen eye for staging, home improvement, and renovation helps both sellers and buyers see their home's full potential.
Before becoming a licensed realtor she worked as a Chief of Staff at the state capitol. She and her husband recently bought their first home in Southwest Austin, and she loves guiding others smoothly through the process. When she isn't selling real estate, she loves travelling, photography, and taking her dog, Abby, to the park.
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Ian Marshall
Ian Marshall is the new media developer and web master of the Austinhomes-search sites. Ian holds a Business Degree from the University of Mississippi and has a strong financial background spending many years in the mutual fund industry before creating some of the most dynamic real estate sites in the country.
Ian Participated in Gary Keller's first Internet Mastermind in Austin, Texas. Only 25 agents from across the country were invited. He has also participated in multiple Keller William's Mega Agent Camps and Family Reunions, discussing cutting edge Real Estate web marketing techniques in front of thousands of fellow Realtors from around the country.
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Michael Brandt
Michael Brandt is a loan officer for United Lending. He started on the ground floor of the mortgage business in 2000 as a loan officer assistant, and from 2001 to 2005 worked in a variety of roles as an assistant branch manager and as a loan officer. Since deciding to originate home loans full time, he has helped over 500 families obtain financing for their homes. His business is 100% by referral, due to the strong relationships he has grown and maintained with his business partners and clients.
Michael has a bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Economics. He also enjoys spending his extra time giving back to his community as the President of The Ronald McDonald House Leadership Council and as the founder of AYREP (Austin’s Young Real Estate Professionals).
www.unitedbrandt.com - 512-922-3144 - michael@unitedbrandt.com
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Elizabeth Riley Team Testimonials
"Elizabeth really is wonderful. She is knowledgeable about different issues regarding real estate (which is important for someone who has not bought property in Texas before). She is extremely thorough in her research. She is honest and does not mind sharing her opinion when asked. And most importantly, she is patient when others are not."
~Kisha
"Wow! Elizabeth and her team maintain the highest standards. It is without reservation that I recommend Elizabeth as a Realtor for anyone looking to buy a house!"
~Darrell
"I woke up one sunny, summer morning and decided that I wanted to buy a house. Manic behavior, I'm aware, but I was determined to go through with it. Blindly searching the internet, I came across Elizabeth. I requested some extra information on a couple of properties I had seen, and she promptly called me back the next day. I ignored her messages and never responded. A few months later, I was back in the house hunt, and again, I contacted Elizabeth. I'm sure she remembered that I was "that guy who didn't call back," but she still took the time to answer my questions, and this time, I actually met up with her. Being a first-time buyer, I had no clue as to what I was getting into. She explained the process to me and kept my anxiety at a minimum. Creating a list of houses to check out, we hit the streets. Elizabeth picked me up, complete with a cooler full of snacks. I didn't eat any that day...I feel weird eating in front of other people, but I thought it was very nice of her, nonetheless. Long story short, I now own a house. It was painless, and Elizabeth took care of all the BS work that I would never have done if it had been left up to me. And on top of that, she didn't make me go down into the houses that had scary basements. If you are looking for Austin's Top Realtor...Call Elizabeth."
~Greg
"Elizabeth Riley was the perfect realtor to help me buy my very first place. Her level of commitment and service throughout the process was awesome. She was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and made the whole buying experience less stressful. I highly recommend her services and will definitely use her again in the future."
~Nichol
"Elizabeth dedication to customer service combined with her extensive product knowledge is hard to find these days."
~Monica
"I remember asking Elizabeth a question about a property that she was the agent for that was no longer available. Little did I know that was my lucky day. She immediately emailed me at least 20 similar listings that fit my criteria. I saw a property and found out they were accepting sealed bids. When I emailed her and asked if she could still represent me in the bid process, she immediately inquired and found out the bids had to be in by 10am the next morning and I hadn't seen the property yet. She arranged to meet me there in a half hour, prepared comps for me to look at, submitted my bid the next morning, followed up and kept me informed of the process daily. As I encountered difficulties with the VA, Fannie Mae, the Condo Association, she stayed in contact with my mortgage underwriters and myself almost daily. I just kinda sat back, read my emails, signed the forms she emailed me, until I became a new homeowner, closing on my birthday. And all while she was in her last trimester of pregnancy, closing the week the baby was due. I would still be renting had I not lucked up and asked her a question. Even if you're just beginning to look or have a question, send her a email. This could be your lucky day too!"
~Kevin
"After dealing with a number of different realtors over the years, I was amazed at the service Elizabeth provided. She is proactive, organized, sharp and a great negotiator. After working with her, I wouldn't consider using another realtor when I'm ready to sell my house or buy another property."
~Eileen
"Elizabeth and her team were a pleasure to work with. She was able to supply me an extensive list of available Austin homes in the area within my price range. Elizabeth really listened and understood what I was looking for and delivered. She found me the perfect house in a great area."
~Steve
"I recently had the GREAT pleasure of working with Elizabeth on a difficult purchase transaction. I work with many agents per day and it is rare that I click with one so quickly. The deal we were trying to get to close on time was a VA, condo, bank owned.....not on the VA approved list. We had to work some magic to get it to close in timely manner, but Elizabeth did A LOT of running around and made sure everyone was kept aware of what it was we were encountering.....EVERY step of the way!! If you want an agent who cares, she is your person. It is not just a pay check she is looking for, but a long term relationship, as well."
~Travis
Elizabeth's help was outsanding while I was bouncing back and forth between Seattle and Austin. Im now in Austin in a wonderfull home! She was always there to help and make it happen!! I would recommend her to anyone!!
Thanks Elizabeth!!
~Brian
Elizabeth was great from the start. This was my second house and I was nervous getting into a new town I was unfamiliar with. Elizabath was a breath of fresh air, she was open and honest and there with answers when I had questions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone and would use her again for my future real estate transactions.
~Jason
Elizabeth Riley helped us find a home quickly, and was always there to meet our needs no matter what time of the day. She is easy going, friendly and very helpful in getting things done efficiently and expeditiously.
~Chris and Kelly
We met Elizabeth by random coincidence. My husband and I relocted from another state- and Elizabeth was quick to help with all parts of our move. She was readily available at all times through email or phone. She set aside an entire week to help us find the perfect home. After dealing with a not so great listing agent- Elizabeth kept on working for us- even when I wanted to give up. I would recommend her service to everyone- my family has also been using her as well and I am sure they will be just as happy as we are. PLus I give her bonus points for dealing with me and my husband for extended periods of time :)
~Rori and Karl
Helpful even after closing!
When moving to Austin, I decided to purchase a home and found Elizabeth's contact information on Kudzu with great reviews. I gave her a call to see if she would be able to work with my budget. Everyone else said that I would only be able to afford a condo, but she found a way to get me into a wonderful townhome in a cute neighborhood. Elizabeth was so helpful when we were looking because she provided candid opinions and offered advice about what properties would be difficult to re-sale. Elizabeth is very organized, which is great for me because I am exactly the same! She was willing to work late hours to meet my needs. She was quick to respond to e-mail and phone messages. Elizabeth also took care of any problems with the seller and possession even after we had closed, thus showing her dedication to my needs. I would definitely use Elizabeth again, but I would do one thing differently when purchasing my next home. I would not close on the house unless I was able to take possession that day to avoid any possible seller problems.
~Tara and David
I had to sell my house in a hurry. Elizabeth was recommended by a friend and was on the job the minute I first contacted her. She had the house on the market within a couple days and gave me a full marketing report. I had a couple offers on the house within a couple weeks and was VERY impressed by her negotiating skills. (I have learned this is not a sure skill with many other realtors) Additionally, I had already moved out of state so she volunteered to handle many other details and made everything so easy. I recommend Elizabeth to anyone buying or selling as she is on top of things and an assertive negotiator. Plus, she's also friendly and easy work with.
~ Kristin
Oh my! How we loved working with Elizabeth! My husband and I were first time homebuyers and she made every step of the process as smooth as possible. Even though we had a few kinks with some people that we worked with she worked above and beyond our expectations to get the problem solved, and she was 100% successful! She is not only a great realtor, but she has become a great friend. She will come highly recommended to anyone that I know is looking for a realtor.
~ Jennifer and Ryan
Elizabeth is professional, prompt and a joy to work with. She is great at all the details and does everything with a smile.
~ Liz
Elizabeth has a wonderful personality, is extremely caring and gives 150% all of the time. She made the experience enjoyable and helped us find a wonderful house. Even after the purchase she would check in to make sure we were happy. Excellent quality and service. You can't beat it.
~Chris and Shana
Elizabeth helped us with every step of purchasing our home. We had many questions and she was able to provide knowledgeable answers. We saw many homes in a short period of time and she always remained positive and was a joy to be around. We recommend Elizabeth to our friends and family!
~ Jose and Arlene
Elizabeth worked incredibly hard to not only find me the home of my dreams, but also to help me after the deal was done. I am certain that without her help, diligence, and perserverence, I never would have been able to obtain this house. She was there for every step of the process; from looking at homes, to negotiating, to inspection, to closing, and she still keeps up with it now months later. I cannot recomend her any higher; she is simply the best!
~ Eric
I recently used Elizabeth to purchase a new home and was impressed by her knowledge and understanding of the new construction market. I didn't realize that working with builders directly could be such a hassle and so overwhelming. I felt that Elizabeth always had my best interest in mind and she is the reason the entire process was a positive experience. I will definitely refer her to family and friends and when it comes time to sell my home, she will be the one I call.
~ Debby
Elizabeth was amazing at helping find my first condo. She was able to work with my budget and took lots of time to show them. Most of all, I appreciate her ability to listen. She listened to what I liked, what I didn't and made suggestions based on that. I now have a great home in Buckhead and it's just what I had hoped to get - thanks to Elizabeth.
~Abby
Outstanding!
I am so impressed with Elizabeth as she is the most outstanding realtor I have ever worked with. She is very professional, yet warm and friendly and never hesitates to keep you informed and up to date on everything that is going on with your real estate transaction. I know her to be one of the more ethical and hard working agents as I have come to know many, buying and selling real estate. I believe she out performs any other agents I have known.
~ Debra
Elizabeth is amazing. My husband and I were first time home buyers in the market for a house in Cobb County, and Elizabeth made our experience an easy and enjoyable one. She made every step of the process clear to us, from the earliest moments of our search, through placing our offer (and counter offers) and closing. We found out about Elizabeth on kudzu.com, and we're so happy we did. She went out of her way to make this an exciting experience. We have recommended her to friends already and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who will work with your best interests in mind and be honest and upfront about the process without being overly aggressive, pushy, or difficult to work with. Thanks, Elizabeth, for a fantastic experience!
~ Lauren and Zack
Great for relocation!
I was referred to Elizabeth by a colleague, and her expertise made our relocation experience painless! Prior to our visit to look at properties, Elizabeth and I had many conversations about what we were looking for, and she was always patient, responsive to our needs, and knowledgeable about the area. On the weekend we came down to look for properties, Elizabeth took us around and answered our questions. She helped us be thorough and efficient in our search without any pressure. Because she is so organized, we were able to pick a condo after just a day of looking, and once we knew which place we wanted, Elizabeth took care of the contracts quickly. In the time leading up to the closing, Elizabeth was there to speak with the mortgage company and to help us wrap up all the other details, even helping us coordinate moving into our new condo building! I highly recommend Elizabeth for her thoroughness, efficiency, knowledge, and friendliness.
~ Roopsi
We started looking for our first home in December 2006. I lucked out and stumbled across her from condo ad in which I was interested. She eventually steered us away from a condo into a home which made much more financial sense to our situation, and I'm glad she did. From the beginging it was a good match. She showed us place after place (around 30 or so), until we found what exactly what we were looking for. She also directed towards a top loan officer. She has reliable and affordable contacts for just about every aspect of the homebuying process from termite guys to home inspectors. After 6 plus months of looking, we closed on our home today (July 11,07'). We are very satisfied with her services and will recommend her to our friends and family. Elizabeth really is Austin's Top Realtor!
~ Alex and Casie
Elizabeth made my home search and purchase smooth and easy! Elizabeth was very organized, knowledgeable and customer focused throughout the entire process. Looking for houses with Elizabeth was a lot of fun. She was constantly assessing my needs and feedback and making course corrections as necessary. Once I found "The" house, I had a number of things that had to line up perfectly and Elizabeth was helpful, on top of things and very calm. I really enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend her to any of my friends and family!!
~ Betsy
Elizabeth not only helped us find our first home, but she made every single aspect of moving, buying and closing an absolute breeze! I cannot say enough about how helpful and friendly she is. She gave me pep talks when I was feeling uneasy and made sure I had every single piece of information that I needed to do my part. Now not only do we have a wonderful Austin Realtor, but also a friend for life. I would recommend her 100% to anyone considering a move.
~ Bethany and Rob
Mrs. On Top of Things
Elizabeth was referred to us by my sister and brother in-law. They told us that they found this great realtor and that they actually enjoyed looking for a house, because she was very positive and willing to show them the houses that they wanted to see. So, when we were thinking about moving to the same area, we called Elizabeth. They were right. From the initial contact and even to this day (we closed Sept. 1st), I still feel like I could call her and ask her a question about the house. During the weeks following the initial contract, Elizabeth kept us up to date with every aspect of what was happening. I have never felt so in the loop before. You did a great job Elizabeth, thank you!!!
~ Marissa and Sean
We had our house listed with another agent for 3 months with little action (didn't find her on Kudzu). Elizabeth's marketing plan blew us away, and the house was ready to go in 2 days, complete with professional photography for beautiful brochures, signage and MLS. We had our first offer 2 days later, and 2 more in less than a week. Elizabeth never failed to communicate or be on time, even though she had a death in the family during the negotiation. Thanks, Elizabeth -- you're the best!
~ Darryl and Taera
Contact Our Team to help you find your next Austin Home or Condo.
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