First Time Home Buyer

We absolutely love working with our clients and we love nothing more than helping them have a wonderful buying or selling experience. Over the years, our clients have graciously written 1000+ reviews about their experiences on sites like Google, Yelp, & Zillow. We've collected them here.

Lauren Yoder is the best real estate agent anyone could ask for! She exceeded all expectations and was amazing to work with each step of the way. As first time home buyers, she explained everything to us and helped us make a competitive offer on the home of our dreams in a very competitive market. Professional, beyond communicative, and just really incredible at what she does! She is quick to respond and made us feel like family. She goes above and beyond even after you close. I will recommend her to anyone I know!


Lauren was amazing every step of the way in our journey to buying our first home. She is clearly very knowledgeable in the Austin market (and surrounding areas) and the general real estate market and process. Lauren always made herself available (and continues to make herself available) to answer any questions we had/have throughout the process. She exudes a helpful and positive attitude. She is extremely organized, punctual, and professional. She went above and beyond and sought our best interests throughout the entire transaction. We were truly blessed to have Lauren as our real estate agent.


Lauren Yoder is the best real estate agent anyone could ask for! She exceeded all expectations and was amazing to work with each step of the way. As first time home buyers, she explained everything to us and helped us make a competitive offer on the home of our dreams in a very competitive market. Professional, beyond communicative, and just really incredible at what she does! She is quick to respond and made us feel like family. She goes above and beyond even after you close. I will recommend her to anyone I know!


Lauren was amazing every step of the way in our journey to buying our first home. She is clearly very knowledgeable in the Austin market (and surrounding areas) and the general real estate market and process. Lauren always made herself available (and continues to make herself available) to answer any questions we had/have throughout the process. She exudes a helpful and positive attitude. She is extremely organized, punctual, and professional. She went above and beyond and sought our best interests throughout the entire transaction. We were truly blessed to have Lauren as our real estate agent.


The transaction was easy and clear. As first time home buyers, we were unsure of a lot of the documentation and processes. Philip did an amazing job at walking us through the process, breaking down each step and providing us clear deadlines that we needed. Philip was honest, empathetic and moved FAST. He could meet us at a home within an hour and provide his expert opinion when asked. He is clearly an expert in the Austin market. Also, he connected us with Contractors who will help us renovate our new condo and helped us stay under budget. I am a huge advocate for constructive criticism but Philip honestly did everything we could ever dream of. He was outstanding.


We worked with Craig McGuire in our Austin house search, and he is awesome! Thanks to him, we closed successfully on our new home. Being first time home buyers, we did not understand the process and steps involved. And to make matters worse, the Austin housing market was absolutely crazy for buyers. Craig was very patient with us, guiding us through the home buying process, answering our questions and helping us understand the local real-estate trends. He would always double check if we are comfortable with the price we are bidding, to ensure we are thinking it through and not making an impulsive bid out of frustration. Very professional, always responsive and reliable. Will definitely recommend Craig to my friends.


I couldn't have had a better experience working with Patrick Hallett at Bramlett. Patrick was fantastic start to finish. As a first time home buyer, I had a lot of questions and needed someone patient, savvy and knowledgeable that I could trust, especially in this crazy market. Patrick's calm attitude, responsiveness and professionalism made what is typically a stressful endeavor completely seamless. He guided me through every step, from coming in with a competitive, winning offer that we were able to get submitted super quickly, to helpful recommendations for a lender, inspector, etc. He really went above and beyond and I am so excited about my new home! Can't recommend Patrick/Bramlett enough and I will definitely be working with Patrick again the next time I'm buying or selling a home.


We worked with Tyson Hombroek to buy our first home. Tyson was fantastic from beginning to end. As first time home buyers the process is very intimidating looking from the outside but from the first phone call we had with Tyson he helped us understand what we were doing and helped us set our expectations. Tyson was very responsive and really put our needs above all else, he even helped us make sure we stayed within our budget and let us know if he didn't think houses we were looking at were realistic. He was very detail oriented in tours and walkthroughs and drew our attention to things we would have missed. I can't recommend working with Tyson enough, he got us through the entire process al the way to closing on our new home in this crazy Austin real estate market.


My boyfriend and I are first-time homebuyers, and had the pleasure of working with Tyson Hombroek! Tyson was fantastic - super helpful, knowledgeable, and exceptionally responsive. He walked us through the home-buying process step-by-step and always had great advice regarding red flags in homes and with builders. He really helped us feel confident every step of the way, which is saying a lot in this crazy market! We really couldn't have hoped to work with a better agent, and would strongly recommend him to any other buyers.


As a first time homebuyer, Lauren Yoder was the perfect agent to work with. She was always available to jump on a call and answer any questions I had about the process. Even though I was buying in a tough market, I never felt pressured to make offers I didn't feel comfortable with. Lauren's curated searches made it incredibly easy to find great properties, and her knowledge of things to look for, and avoid, in a house was incredibly helpful. Once under contract, Lauren helped make the closing process as stress-free as possible. She was always on top of the communication between myself and any party that needed to be involved. I am very grateful that Lauren was recommended to me, and I will definitely look to work with her in the future if I ever need to buy or sell in the area!


Our experience as first time home buyers with Craig McGuire was excellent! Throughout the whole process he was quick to answer any questions we had. After the inspection was finished he made sure that we understood what each item on the report meant and about how much it would cost to address. He made sure that we had a competitive offer that we were confident in, which put us at ease. Overall would highly recommend!


Buying a house in today's Austin market is a daunting proposition, but Kasey Gilliam made it as easy as possible. I was buying my first home and had lots of questions (not to mention the questions I wouldn't even think to ask) - Kasey was great with all of it! Patient, diligent, and always there to guide me through it. She worked tirelessly to make sure I found the right house that met my needs and fell within my budget. Kasey was invaluable when it came time for closing. I didn't know the first thing about how the process worked, and she guided me through every step. I can't recommend working with Kasey enough!!


I worked with Jeremy Vandermause to buy my first home. Jeremy was so patient throughout the process (which I definitely dragged out as I gathered all the facts). He consistently sent me homes I was interested in and was eager to show them off, and on the odd occasions where I found one he hadn't already seen he always made himself available to walk through with me. He was very helpful in those walkthroughs pointing out home features I would have missed, or providing context on neighborhood. As a native Austinite, he definitely knows the history and cultural fabric of the city and each neighborhood. I started with close to zero knowledge of the home-buying process and Jeremy walked me through every step with clarity and patience. So excited about the home I now own! Plus, he's just a legit cool dude. I always really enjoyed our conversations and could tell from the start he was someone worth knowing in Austin


Lauren and team at Bramlett Partners are amazing! Knowledgeable, responsive, friendly, professional, just overall fantastic to work with! As first-time homebuyers, we are so grateful to Lauren for helping us find a house that checked all the boxes, in the area we desired, and make a competitive offer that sealed the deal. Once we were under contract, Lauren made sure we understood every step of the process and felt supported as we worked toward closing. During our home search and through closing, Lauren happily answered every one of our questions (and as first-time homebuyers, we had a lot!), and she ensured we enjoyed a smooth process from start to finish. She remained in close communication with us and was great at anticipating questions we might have and giving us honest input. She helped us confidently navigate a highly competitive market, and we couldn't be happier with our new home. I can't recommend Lauren and the Bramlett team highly enough! Ten stars!!


We could not ask for a better first home buying experience with Jeremy Vandermause. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and considered all of our criteria when showing us listings. He provided us with guidance every step of the way and helped us understand the home buying process and the current market conditions. Working with Jeremy was great, and we are so happy with our home purchasing experience and our new house! I would highly recommend Jeremy for anyone shopping in the Austin area!


Becky Welch is the best realtor anyone could ask for. She genuinely cares about her clients and keeps you informed. Becky takes the time to explain the process, what to expect and shares her expertise. This is very essential for first time homebuyers and anyone on the journey toward home ownership. If you're in the process of buying a home and need a realtor, look no further. Becky is your girl!


Our agent Lauren Yoder was simply put incredible for us. She went above and beyond for us to help me and my partner find a home in our price range and desired location. The housing market in Austin has been insane in recent times, and we were starting to lose hope on finding a house at all in the near future. However Lauren never lost sight of the goal, and whether it be calling us in her off time to scheduling house tours on weekends, Lauren did everything she possibly could do to help us win bids and close. Lauren was also fantastic as a teacher to us in regards to homes. As first time buyers she really helped explain things we had no clue about. From learning about the different kinds of HVAC systems and water heaters to how certain cracks in ceilings indicate foundation damage to always checking for gutters, Lauren never left us uninformed about anything we needed to know about owning a home. We will definitely be keeping in touch with her in the future for any questions or advice we have with our new home! In conclusion, Lauren Yoder is a 10/10 agent and is someone I would highly recommend to first time buyers for a smooth experience in buying a home! Our thanks again to Lauren and her team for all of her help!


My husband and I highly recommend working with Craig McGuire at Bramlett Partners. We were lucky enough to find Craig to help with the purchase of our first home and he was fantastic to work with. The Austin market was really tough but Craig was there every step of the way. He made sure we were able to get in and see every house we liked at a time that worked well for our schedules. He had answers to every question and as first time home buyers, we had a lot! He was honest, encouraging and patient. Craig is great at building relationships which is key in various ways, but to name a few-you feel like you’re talking to a trusted friend when you’re evaluating a home or making decisions on an offer. He listens and respects what you want while providing great advice. He has so much knowledge of the market and houses in general and genuinly wants to make sure his clients are happy. Additionally, his relationship making provided us great contacts for other home necessities including options for lenders. As transplants in Austin, those contacts were enormously helpful. And finally, we had no qualms when he initiated contact with seller agents. We knew he would be professional, friendly and have our best interests at heart. We really can’t thank Craig enough for all his help and guidance. We are so excited to move into our home!


Phillip Myers went above and beyond to help me purchase my first home in a very tough and competitive market. Highly recommended Philip @Bramlett real estate to purchase or sale your property


I've had such a fantastic experience with this company, specifically Tyson Hombroek. He assisted my with my purchase of my very first home (which can be scary and confusing) and the subsequent sale of the house. This process can be a giant headache and very stressful, but I didn't experience either. Tyson checked in with me very regularly and explained each step to where anyone could understand. Thank you Tyson!!