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.

Throughout my entire home first home-buying process Ms. Lisa Sterling was patient enough for me to come to a conclusion on what the right choice for my wife and I. Not only did I walk away with my dream home she went above and beyond to ensure I got a great deal and took care of many tough talks between the contractor and me. It saves a lot of headaches and time having the right representation on your side


I had a good experience in finding my first home at round rock using the support of Sage.. she was very knowledgeable on the area and helped me with all the minor details and made me very comfortable as a first home buyer. I highly recommend her for any new home buyers looking for a realtor.


We had a fantastic experience working with Jeremy Vandermause for the purchase of our first home. Jeremy was very knowledgeable about the market and answered all of the (many) questions that came up in our first home search and home buying process. Would highly recommend working with Jeremy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.


We had a great experience working with Patrick Hallett from Bramlett Partners as first-time homebuyers! One of the standout qualities that set Patrick apart from our previous realtor was his complete absence of any pressure tactics. Throughout our home-buying journey, Patrick never once rushed us into making an offer, which greatly reduced the stress associated with this significant life decision. Patrick's patience was evident from day one. He took the time to address all of our questions and concerns, providing us with the guidance and information we needed to feel confident in our choices. As novices in the real estate world, we had numerous inquiries, and Patrick's willingness to explain every detail was a tremendous asset. Moreover, Patrick's commitment to our home search was remarkable. He accompanied us to a multitude of open houses, ensuring we had the opportunity to explore a wide range of properties. His knowledge of the local market was evident, and he consistently shared valuable market comps with us. This information was instrumental in helping us make informed decisions when it came time to put forward offers. Thank you Patrick and Bramlett Partners!


I am a first time home buyer in Austin. After reaching out to Bramlett about my situation, they took care of me immediately with collateral to educate myself not only on the market in Austin, but the milestones and steps it takes at a high level to purchase a home. Zero pressure, simply informative. Danny De Luna was my realtor (ask for him if possible) and I started working with him in August with a proposed timeline of February/March to find something. I would send him Zillow links daily via email on houses of interest, and he gave me immediate feedback on what to look for and red/green flags. We eventually started looking at houses in October together, and he will tell it to you straight in these home walkthroughs. Trust is everything, and I felt like Danny treated each house from an unbiased perspective. We closed on the home yesterday! There was never an ounce of pressure, doubt, or insecurity working with Bramlett. I will recommend anyone go to them for the Austin market. After this process, I will go no where else in future transactions. Thank you!


Working with Meaghan Marks was a great experience! As a first time home buyer, I was oblivious to the process and she helped every step of the way. I would definitely use her again!


Julie Stoakley with Bramlett Partners was nothing short of personable and helpful from the first contact. Julie explained each step of the way which was nerve-settling for first-time home buyers. There was never any pressure, just kind guidance when we had questions. We would 100% utilize Bramlett and Julie in the future and refer to her as well. Amazing experience!


Abby's the best! We were first time home buyers and super overwhelmed by the whole process at first, but Abby broke things down for us every step of the way and made everything so easy to understand. She even hustled to set up a showing for a house on the 4th of July for us - talk about dedication! Super impressed with her professionalism and would definitely recommend her to assist with your home-buying journey!


We feel incredibly lucky to have found Lindsey Pearlstein as our realtor for our first home purchase, and she made the entire process seamless, even during the busy holiday season. From the very beginning, Lindsey showed an in-depth knowledge of Austin and the surrounding markets, providing us with invaluable guidance. Despite the holiday season, Lindsey was always available, responding quickly to our texts/emails/calls. When we sent her a whole bunch of houses that we were interested in, she reviewed them thoroughly and promptly. Her feedback was not only comprehensive but also included important insights, pointing out red flags and what to pay attention to during house tours. We really loved Lindsey’s honesty as well. She candidly discussed the pros and cons of each property. At no point did we feel rushed or pressured into making decisions. When we finally found the house we wanted, Lindsey's negotiation skills truly shined. She helped us in preparing a strong offer and took the time to thoroughly explain each aspect of the offer during a call. Despite multiple competitive offers, our offer was accepted. Lindsey's ability to maintain close communication with all parties involved was crucial in expediting the closing process. Despite the holiday rush, we were able to close in just 20 days! Even after the closing and our move-in, Lindsey has continued to stay in touch, offering assistance if needed. Her dedication to client satisfaction extends beyond the transaction, creating a lasting relationship that we truly appreciate. We 100% recommend Lindsey to anyone in search of an exceptional realtor!


My fiancé and I are so glad we went with bramlett to purchase our first home. Molly did an exceptional job by representing us a our realtor. She made the process so smooth and helped us understand every step of the way. Her knowledge of homes in general was very helpful. Will definitely be coming back when we ready to purchase our second home.


Tammy helped us find exactly what we were looking for as first time homebuyers and made the process so easy!!


Jean was so great to work with! She was very responsive and always went the extra mile to make sure all of our questions were answered. She made selling our home fast and easy and I can’t wait to work with her again in our future home searches!


Tammy helped my family find a great first home.. we would highly recommend letting her help you


Simon Vand was so helpful in showing me (first time home buyer) exactly what I could expect during every step of the process, answering all of my questions, and finding me the perfect home very quickly. I love the neighborhood I'm in and my house is perfect for me. Definitely recommend working with Simon!


Eric worked with my girlfriend and I to purchase our first home in Austin, TX in March 2014. We found Eric based on his outstanding online reviews and after being less than satisfied with our first realtor. After speaking with Eric via phone and seeing the quality and detail of follow-up he provided, we knew he was the Realtor for us. We were first time homebuyers, trying to find the perfect home in a terrible buyer's market (very high demand and very low inventory). From day 1, Eric listened to what we wanted, explained to us what we could reasonably expect and why, was very patient as we narrowed down what we wanted and went out of his way to help us find the perfect home. Eric or his assistant Bailey were always available to show us homes within 1 day of us requesting to see a home (often same-day!) which was necessary due to the current Austin market where most of the homes we were interested in were being listed and sold within 1-3 days. Because this was our first home and represented such a huge purchase for us, we were very picky and Eric and Bailey showed us a lot of homes before we found the perfect one. Eric helped us successfully navigate through (and avoid) a number of over-priced homes and other bad situations that we would have likely fallen victim to without Eric's guidance. Eric was all that we could have asked for in a Realtor and a whole lot more. He was always eager and able to educate us on topics from expected home appraisal values to financing options/lenders to quality contractors and advice on structuring our offers to be competitive in multiple-offer situations and through the entire process, never once made us feel rushed or pressured us to make a decision. He constantly reminded us that despite all of the metrics, we ultimately had to buy a home that 'felt right' to us. We will definitely be using Eric and Bramlett Realty to prepare and sell our town-home and while we have already successfully referred some of our friends to Eric, we will certainly refer additional friends to Eric over the coming months and years. Thank you Eric and Bailey!!!


Our experience with Eric and Bailey was fantastic! This was our first home purchase and we were buying from out of state. We had tons of questions and a lot of items to juggle with the relocation. Eric always responded quickly, addressed every little need or question, and even stayed in daily communication with our builder to ensure the home was ready in time for our move.