GRI: Graduate REALTOR® Institute

Starting in 1990, as an investor, I bought several properties, fixed, and rented each one. Each 'deal' was a lot of hard work and a ton of fun. I was fortunate to be surrounded by family, friends, and trustworthy business people who guided and taught me along the way. As a result, I have formed a network of professionals, on whom we can all trust....from lenders, inspectors and appraisers, to title companies and a slew of home related vendors. Real estate is not new to me. Whether you want to buy, sell, or lease, providing relevant market information and price comparisons, and contract assistance, opinions and advice are my strong suites. I also work well in the background to prevent ALL snags possible. Perhaps equally importantly to you, I'll insure clear up-to-date communications with you throughout the process. I want to help make your next transaction smooth and memorable, because, this is all about you and what you want, your dream. Side note: I have 3 miniature daschunds that are a constant source of laughter for me. Have you ever been to the weener dog races held the last weekend of April each year in Buda? You should, it´s an absolute riot!!!

Christen Scharbauer Steen – Owner, Broker Christen Steen has been in the real estate game since graduating from Texas A&M in 2002, and for ten years, was the leading sales agent for her previous broker. She has a degree in Architectural Design, which is incredibly advantageous in her relationship with clients. Having primarily sold residential real estate in Central Texas, she has also sold warehouse space, commercial office space and farm/ranch tracts of land. Christen is a fifth generation Texan, from a horse and ranch family in West Texas that has been here since the 1800’s. The broker also loves to give back to the community, as an annual donor to the YMCA, Suzy’s Soldiers and other organizations. She is happily married to Chef Steven Steen and they live in Wimberley.

Macklin Cahill has been involved with the real estate industry for over 20 years. First working as a property manager then going on to receive her Real Estate License in 2003. Macklin has received the following designations: Sellers Representative Specialist, Real Estate Collaboration Specialist Divorce, Accredited Buyers Representative. Macklin is a member of the Graduate Realtor Institute and the National Association of Realtors Commitment to Excellence program. Most recently, Macklin received the Texas Residential Leasing Specialist designation, as well as becoming a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers.

Broker Philip Cha

Austin Realty International, LLC

11213 Avery Station Loop

Austin, TX 78717

(512) 690-1133 www.AustinRealtyIntL.com

Audra has been a leader in Austin%u219s real estate market for more than a decade with extensive Sales and Marketing experience in New Home Building and Downtown Condominiums. She has been successful and an over achiever from the beginning. In 2005 Audra received the Home Builder%u219s Association%u219s Rookie of the Year Award for top sales in Austin.

In her latest venture, Audra capitalized on her sales opportunity at a high-profile downtown Austin condo community. As the top onsite selling agent of condos ranging up to $1 million, her personal real estate sales totaled well over $25 million.

Audra is able to draw on this valuable experience to give her downtown buyers and sellers the edge they need to achieve their real estate goals in today%u219s dynamic and fast-paced market. Her positive attitude, organization, and professionalism make the purchase and sale process smooth and enjoyable.

As a member of ABOR, Audra is a licensed Realtor, and has earned the following professional designations: Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE). Audra is also a tenured member of Austin%u219s Home Builders Association, in highlighted involvement with their Sales & Marketing Council and Professional Women in Building.

When not serving clients, Audra enjoys international travel, walking her dogs, Lyle and Jelly, and going for drives in her husband%u219s, Dan%u219s, classic Ford truck, the %u21CGreen Bean%u21D.

Although it has taken me over 30 years to get back to Austin, I am thrilled to finally be here, and even more thrilled to be able to work both in Austin and Houston! As a graduate of St. John's School (where both my husband, Bennett and my daughter, Ellie - class of 2015 graduated as well) and after earning my English degree from the University of Texas, where I was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, I pursued numerous adventures in Houston - from owning a sports bar, to being a family law legal assistant, to running our family's oil and gas business. My latest adventure was my decision to reinvent myself after all these years and go back to school and earn my real estate license!.

With over 30 years of personal real estate experience buying and selling numerous properties (homes, condos, farm and ranch), once I got my license, I went to work cutting my teeth in the highly competitive Houston market and earning a considerable number of professional designations including: GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative) Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) - tools that allow me to provide excellent service to my clients.

I represent all ranges of buyer and sellers in both Austin and Houston, from first timers to experienced veterans, guiding my clients step-by-step through the intricacies of the purchase process. My advanced real estate education and skill-set allow me to make the home buying experience as seamless as possible. From the very beginning of the process of choosing a lender for a pre-approval, to selecting and screening homes, to negotiating the murky waters of the sales contract, to ensuring all deadlines are met, to making sure all t's are crossed and all i's are dotted, I oversee the entire transaction with my full and undivided attention to every detail.

As one who loves to be creative and “think out of the box,” I view situations from a fresh perspective and don’t get bogged down with how things have always been done. I also have a wicked sense of humor, and love people and animals. My mother once told me that people are not loved for their strength of character, but rather for their amiable weaknesses. I must confess that my amiable weakness (according to my husband and daughter) lies in my innate inability to cook. So I draw upon the kindness and generosity of my clients and friends to provide me with foolproof recipes that I can share.

During my spare time, you can find me relaxing at our farm in Round Top, cheering on the Texas Longhorns, on the beach in Port Aransas delving into a good murder/mystery, developing another fool-proof recipe, or visiting my daughter up at NYU.