Our Reviews

Seth is friendly, honest, well-informed, and gets things done! I settled on my house a week and a half from the day I first met him in person. He has many years of realtor experience, which shows in his honest and to-the-point comments about the house you are checking out; he will tell you both the good and the bad. He is always ready to oblige you with answers to any realtor related questions. Although, my personal experience with buying my house was a breeze, Seth will not rush you into getting something you don't like, but will also impress urgency when appropriate. His excellent negotiating skills arise from his courteous demeanor combined with years of experience and behind-the-scenes hard work. A big shout-out to the other people in his team as well. You will not be disappointed if you happen to cross paths with him; it is as if you would have hit a goldberg ;)

My family was put in an awkward position by our landlord and needed to find a new home quickly. With Seth's help we found, purchased and moved into a new home we purchased in under a month. Hopefully others won't need to be in the hurry we were, but I feel Seth and his contacts for lending etc. made it possible. We were on the same page and communication was quick and easy throughout the process. While we were in a hurry we didn't have to settle on a home or price we weren't happy with. We also leaned on Seth's knowledge of other skilled parties for the home inspection, a roofing contractor, and general contractor, and have already recommended Seth to others.

Seth helped us with the search for a home/lot in the Austin area. We had a significant number of criteria re what we were looking for and he was patient with us during the search. Using his local knowledge, he was able to help us find our dream house in River Place! We would highly recommend him if you are looking to buy/sell a home in the Austin area.

My husband & I recently closed on an SFH in Austin. Being first-time long-distance investors, especially in a very hot and fast-changing market like Austin, is not easy. However, working with David helped us a lot from start to finish. Here are a few highlights, I hope this helps people make the right choice and pick David.

• From day 1, David provided us all the comparables on recent sales and rents. Instead of just pushing the numbers on us, he always provided a brief summary about the area and gave us some local insights. Given that we were remote, this was extremely useful when comparing properties and determining bid prices.
• During the offer phases, David was clear on all aspects of the offer, patiently walked us through pros and con's and helped write really strong offers that we felt comfortable with.
• Eventually, when our offer got accepted, there were multiple delicate situations that David handled masterfully. In this crazy hot market, he was able to negotiate a new roof and a price reduction for us. He led all these conversations and proactively kept us in the loop, which was great - given how busy everyone is.
• He provided us solid referrals for inspection, insurance and offered so many invaluable tips along the way.

Overall, David is calm, very graceful in handling delicate situations, knows his stuff (to the point and no fluff - great for busy people like us!), and earned our trust in a short period of time. He will be the one we will recommend to our friends or go to in the future. Thank you for everything, David!

David Ivy at Realty Austin is a fantastic Realtor and excellent to work with. As a first-time homebuyer and "house-hacker," I had a lot to learn and numerous questions along the way. David answered all of my questions and made every step of the process much easier. He is an experienced realtor who knows Austin real estate well and can help you craft competitive offers in a very hot market. It is clear he knows from experience what works and what doesn't, and he gives candid feedback to help you get the best deal based on your goals. In my case, we were able to negotiate a lower price on a duplex and even beat out a higher-priced offer. Further, he is a consummate professional and is very organized, down to the smallest detail. I could always rest easy knowing that there wasn't anything slipping through the cracks. I am very excited about my first house hack purchased with David, and I highly recommend him to anyone buying a home in the Austin area!

David Ivy at Realty Austin deserves well over five stars! As a first-time homebuyer, I needed someone with experience in Austin's insanely competitive real estate market. David was incredibly attentive and took the time to describe every transaction aspect from start to finish.

I actually met David through the Bigger Pockets forums about a year before I made my first purchase. I was looking for someone in the Austin market that had experience with multifamily real estate investments, and he stood out.

He helped me prepare in the months leading up to the transaction by recommending lenders that could work with my specific financial situation. (Being in a new sales role sometime makes it difficult to get a loan without a long history of success.) After that, we discussed my goals, what to expect in this market, and potential pitfalls to look out for. Once we were prepared, we started looking at the MLS for properties that met my criteria.

Once I was ready to make an offer, he walked me through the contract and advised on several different strategies I could take to make my offers stand out. AND IT WORKED! My offer was chosen out of a multiple offer situation, and I should say that it was not the highest offer in terms of the purchase price.

While under contract, David advised me every step of the way. He was always so responsive and gave me honest feedback about any potential risks associated with the contract terms. At the end of the day, you want someone to represent you in the Real estate transaction that you can trust to have your best interests in mind. I trusted David, and he helped me find a sweetheart deal and execute. 10 stars out of 5!

David Ivy was great to work with! I was a first time home buyer looking for a property to fix up and rent out in a few years. He is very knowledgeable about the local market from an investor and home buyer perspective and made the entire process very easy. He was very responsive through email and text and was able to provide property details and set up home tours within a day or less. He also did a terrific job negotiating and was able to get me a great deal on my property. I highly recommend David and will be using him again in the future and passing along his info to friends and family.

We can't speak highly enough of our experience with David Ivy of Realty Austin. He was very responsive to our needs and was always available when we needed him to be. We emailed, texted David dozens of times with questions. The queries were always promptly and clearly answered. We felt like he fought for us the whole way, and we trusted him with anything that came our way. He did an amazing job! Anyone looking to purchase a home would be lucky to work with David.

David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He attended every single meeting with the sales team, builder, and inspector even when it wasn’t entirely necessary for him to be there. David was very educational when needed. He advocated on my behalf when needed and kept in constant communicated with me. If I were buying another house, I’d call him immediately for representation. No complaints.

I want to immediately say David went above and beyond what we could have expected. We started looking for an investment property in Austin about a year ago, beginning with condos near downtown. At the time, none of us were local, and David went above and beyond to help us understand the Austin market. He gave us great insight into different options and locations. He provided great service by doing video tours for us, as well. We had an accepted offer on a condo, but in the end, we had to withdrawal due to lack of rental permits in that condo association. David showed understanding and support in those decisions, which was very appreciated.

Over the next year, David continued communication with us and his system provided daily updates, and he also personally reached out to us when something particular would suit us. He was extremely patient with us as we changed strategies. We were trying to find a plan that would work in this competitive market, and he showed a lot of understanding. We appreciate his sticking with us through this entire time.

The most impressive part of our experience with David was over the past couple of months. We were up against over a dozen offers, some cash. David was able to use his feel and expertise to craft the right offer, approach the seller in the right way, and convince the seller of how smooth the process would be with his team. I thought we had no chance when I heard how many offers there were and that we weren't the highest. Acquiring this property was a surprise, and we owe many our good fortunes to David's approach and network. We have been in business since 2012 and are confident in saying that he has been the best agent we have had. We are excited to work with him again as soon as possible.

Working with David Ivy was a pleasure, and we greatly appreciated his patience and understanding as we looked at dozens of homes across central Austin over six months. We never felt pressured to make a decision, and he was always readily available when houses came to market (nights, weekends, mornings). David was especially great at explaining the process, and as first-time homebuyers, this was extremely helpful to us. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for an honest agent who's going to help you achieve your goals, whatever those might be within the real estate market.

My boyfriend and I used David Ivy to buy our first home in Austin. He was great! He answered all of our questions, would find additional information if we requested it and stuck with us as we shifted our location search. We were very happy with David's help along the way. We would definitely recommend him to our friends and family!

David Ivy was tremendously helpful to us throughout this entire home buying process. We were first time buyers and purchased a new construction home, which comes with its own unique set of challenges. David made sure we were fully informed every step of the way and also helped us navigate the hurdles that we encountered. He was responsive and accommodating. He helped us go over all the paperwork involved and recommended some great inspectors and lenders that we were happy to give our business too. I would highly recommend David, he was an absolute pleasure to work with.

My wife and I just closed on our first Austin home with the help of David Ivy. David is exactly what you are looking for in a real estate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable, very responsive, and super easy to work with. Whether you are new to Austin or just moving to a new location, David is your guy.

David was an absolute pleasure to work with! As first-time homebuyers, we needed guidance through every step of the searching and buying process. David was patient, responsive, and professional, and had thorough knowledge of markets throughout the Austin area. Even when our original plan of purchasing a centrally-located condo changed to searching for a single-family house located north or south, David didn't miss a beat. We've been in our new-to-us home in Wells Branch for a month now, and truly couldn't be happier. We can't recommend David highly enough!

David was a great help in getting my deal closed at the right price. It was a bit complicated but David went the extra mile utilizing the resources at his disposal expertly. I will definitely work with David again on future real estate opportunities.

I had a wonderful experience working with Kaila Pucci. She is incredibly responsive and quickly understood exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to her deep knowledge and guidance, she helped me find a unit that was a perfect fit. The process can be overwhelming and confusing, but Kaila made everything clear and manageable.

What stood out the most was her strong network of professionals. She connected me with the right people and even helped communicate on my behalf when I couldn’t find the right words. Her support went far beyond just finding a place to live — it felt like having a trusted partner throughout the entire journey.

I highly recommend Kaila.

Caroline Hewitt helped us buy our first home and I couldn't be happier. She was professional and most importantly available when needed and prompt when questions needed to be answered. Throughout the entire closing process she kept us updated and checked in with us. I'd recommend Caroline to anyone who needed help with a house.

Caroline is amazing and efficient. She was able to find our dream home within a week. She went above and beyond with our questions and needs. We were lucky to have her as our realtors I highly recommend Caroline!

Caroline was an absolute rock star! She perfectly mapped out a series of properties to view based on my criteria and was even willing to add a few more while we were out in the field. Because of her efforts I found a place that I absolutely love and hope to call home for a long time.

Finding a place to live in Austin can be tricky and stressful because of the market here. Caroline helped us find a new home within our budget quickly and was super responsive to all of our requests and communication. Highly recommend her!

We are blessed to have met Julie (Stoakley). Working with her on our move from Rhode Island to Texas was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Relocating to a new state can be overwhelming, but she made the entire transition so much easier for our family.
She was extremely knowledgeable about the local market and took the time to explain every step of the process. She listened carefully to our needs, was always prompt in her communication, and provided honest, thoughtful guidance as we evaluated different homes.
Our whole family enjoyed working with her—especially the kids, who absolutely loved the snacks she thoughtfully brought along while we were visiting several homes. That extra level of care and attention really stood out.
Thanks to Julie, we found a home we truly love and felt supported every step of the way. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a Realtor, especially families relocating from out of state.