CNE: Certified Negotiation Expert

The Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation or CNE Core Concepts course was launched in late 2006 and now includes over 70,000 graduates in the U.S. and Canada. The CNE designation is the most popular real estate ...Read more ↓

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Liz Newell
KW-Austin Portfolio RealEstate
About Liz

Liz Newell, a licensed Austin REALTOR® for over 25 years, believes that real estate isn't about making a sale; it's about connecting with people. She enjoys forming relationships with each of her clients and aims to serve them for life. As a result, most are repeat business or come by referral from happy past clients. Her hard work and passion have helped her create relationships within the Austin real estate community that lead to collaboration and smooth transactions with partnering agents. Her rapport with other agents means that her buyers are able to view a house before it's listed on MLS and that other brokers are eager to show her listings. Liz ensures her real estate clients have all the pertinent facts; that you understand the language in your contracts and disclosures; that you are staging your house to create a great first impression; and that you consider all your options. She will not sugar-coat the truth; she tells you exactly what you need to know and points out both the positive and negative to help you make an informed decision. Liz ensures there are no surprises; her clients always know what to expect, at each step, between agreement and closing. She effectively communicates with the other agents, lenders and title companies to ensure that your closing isn't stressful; rather, it's relaxing and fun! This is why Liz is one of the best Austin realtors. Liz is known for her proactive attitude, her honesty, loyalty and her determined spirit. Having lived in Austin for over 25 years, Liz has an integral knowledge of Austin's eclectic neighborhoods, regions, homes and developments that will give you the best chance at finding your Austin dream home or sell your home at the best price with the least "headaches." Outside of Austin real estate, Liz is passionate about her volunteer involvement with Hospice Austin's Christopher House and Meals on Wheels. Working with these programs reminds Liz of the needs of others and reinfor

  • Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
  • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
  • Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
  • Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
  • Selected member of the Austin's Elite 25 (Top 1% of Realtors in Austin-based on sales volume)
  • Board Certified Mediator
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Platinum
    Erika Z. Morataya
    Texas Ally Real Estate Group, LLC
    About Erika Z.

    Erika's background consists of 18 years in negotiating manufacturing and Oil Gas procurement contracts. Before joining Real Estate, Erika worked for a Offshore Drilling company as a Global Senior Buyer. Due to her procurement trade, negotiations is her specialty making her a great value in Real Estate. As a Sr. Global Buyer, Erika's tactical and strategic skills negotiated frame agreements, contracts, cost, material and on time deliveries with world wide suppliers. Erika has developed a solid reputation founded around her dependability, honesty and ethics specializing in providing these standards to clients. These experiences not only well represent the client but also gives client a higher level of expertise. Erika received her Master Certified Negotiation Expert, MCNE making her one of the top .3% of agents in the country along with New Home Construction certified and Certified Home Marketing Specialist. Not only she is a bilingual Master Negotiation Expert but also is known for her Modern Vision Staging. Erika is a Staging Professional Specialist offering a higher level of service to clients for a quick sell of property. Whether you are a buyer, seller, investor or simply looking for a modern vision interior design, Erika can accommodate all your real estate needs.

    Homes For Sale
    1
    Showings
    12
    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    42
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    7
    For Sale: 1
    Sold: 42
    Crystal Olenbush
    AustinRealEstate.com
    About Crystal

    Contact Crystal Olenbush if you are in the process of buying, selling or renting a property. Get the help finding the right home, pricing and selling a home, contracts, negotiations and more.

    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    25
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    2
    Sold: 26
    Natasha Baker
    Natasha Baker
    About Natasha

    With over 15 years of experience and a Bachelors from The University of Notre Dame, Natasha loves her career in real estate. Natasha has earned a Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE), Million Dollar Guild Member, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Residential Construction Certified (RCC), Certified New Homes Specialist (CNHS), Platinum Top 50 Realtor Finalist 2011, Featured in Top Agent Magazine, 2013 Austin Business Journal Top Producer Nominee, and is a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.

    In her spare time, Natasha enjoys playing in doubles tennis leagues and spending time with her husband and three sons. She always has her clients' best interests at heart, and will be discreet and effective in dealing with your real estate transactions. Contact Natasha Baker today, and start receiving "Ivy League Service from a Notre Dame Grad!"

    Platinum
    Mirna Bell
    Compass RE Texas, LLC
    About Mirna

    Having lived in 4 continents, I have learned that no matter where you are, relationships are at the heart of every aspect of life. The Golden Rule is indispensable, we must treat others with the same integrity, loyalty and respect that we expect for ourselves.  These are the principles upon which I built my career.  

    Being a Realtor is my passion!  Loving what I do is reflected in my commitment to provide my clients with an uncompromised level of service.   

    After personally experiencing several relocations and a number of real estate transactions, my priority is to simplify for others the process of selling, buying, leasing or building a new home. This personalized level of service can only be done by understanding every client's needs or dreams through constant communication and teamwork.  

    I would love the opportunity to guide you through this journey and earn your trust, referrals and repeat business.

    Platinum
    Tiffany Roberts
    Butler Property Company Texas, LLC
    About Tiffany

    I love my profession as a Realtor, especially helping my clients to live in their dream homes! I have worked in and around real estate most of my life, dealing with both residential and investment properties. I am a native Texan, living in the Central Texas area since 1998, who brings extensive knowledge of both the Austin and Hill Country market areas. I lived and worked as a Realtor in the Houston area for about 10 years and can help you find a great piece of property in that area.

    I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance. My combined knowledge in real estate, business and finance gives my clients a considerable advantage in the complex buying/selling process. Referrals are my highest compliment, which is where most of my clients come from. With experience in both residential and commercial real estate, I have the expertise to assist you with your next real estate transaction whether it is your personal home or an investment property.

    Contact me to receive the personal and professional service you deserve! Whether I am working with a small piece of vacant land or a million dollar estate, my clients all receive the same level of service. I work diligently to help you get the best deal, whether buying, selling or leasing your home or office.

    If you are interested in selling your home, I can provide you a free Comparative Market Analysis to show what your home is worth in today's market. With the ever evolving Real Estate market, I would be honored to be your choice to represent you with a higher level of expertise throughout the entire transaction.

    Affiliations:

    Austin Board of Realtors member

    Houston Association of Realtors member

    Texas Association of Realtors member

    National Association of Realtors member

    Homes Sold in the last 5 years
    5
    Homes Leased in the last 5 years
    2
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    Don Harvey
    Stanberry & Associates
    About Don

    Don Harvey has been assisting home sellers and buyers achieve and exceed their goals since 2003. Austin Chronicle readers voted Don Austin's Best Real Estate Agent in consecutive reader's polls and he's earned Texas Monthly's Five Star Real Estate Agent award every year since 2010. Don is a professional problem solver; a steadfast, creative client advocate who is well versed in the art of negotiation. He loves his work, and his clients love working with him. Don's earned several specialized accreditations including Certified Negotiation Expert, EcoBroker®, National Association of REALTORS GREEN certification, and Veterans Land Board approval. He's a member of The Residential Real Estate Council, National Association of REALTORS and the Texas Association of Realtors. Don works together with his wife, Realtor Assistant Kate Harvey. Kate also manages our team here at Austin Music Realty Group. Our brokerage is Stanberry Realtors®. Founded in 1982 by Col. Bill Stanberry, Stanberry Realtors® has a long tradition of excellence, industry leadership and community service. Stanberry is a locally owned, family run business. Don's is a drummer and composer who's toured and recorded with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Ronnie Lane & Ian McLagan, Billy Bragg, Joe Ely and Charlie Sexton among many others. Career highlights include performing with Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Ronnie Wood, opening for The Rolling Stones, appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman and playing Austin City Limits. Don's released two critically-acclaimed solo albums, Light Shines Through and A Dance in Red. He leads the instrumental ensemble A is Red, who won Best Avant Garde band at the Austin Music Awards 2015. Don is grateful to have co-founded SIMS Foundation. For 26 years, SIMS has provided mental health and substance use recovery services to musicians, music industry professionals and their dependent family members. Helping clients have a positive,

    Susan Patterson
    Compass RE Texas, LLC
    About Susan

    Susan graduated from Dartmouth College and worked in the investment banking and high-tech industries for 25 years before becoming a licensed real estate agent in 2007. Susan's real estate clients benefit from her professionalism and skill accumulated through top-notch education, experience in the demanding business world, and an active real estate career.Susan has successfully negotiated deals for both buyer and sellers on a wide range of properties including downtown condos, new construction, residential lots, lakefront, investment properties, and luxury estates. Susan's passion for service and expertise gives her clients a definite edge in Austin's competitive real estate market.Raised in Hawaii, Susan lived and worked in San Francisco and New York City before making her way to Austin in 1999. She's never looked back, but she has helped many friends and family relocate to the Texas state capital.Susan ensures her clients are confident throughout the real estate transaction. By consulting with Susan, sellers will know that they are selling their home for optimal value in the shortest timeframe, while buyers purchase a home they will love and that represents a smart financial investment.Susan embraces the Austin lifestyle, lives downtown and loves sampling all the city has to offer. She loves to catch local theater productions at the Austin Playhouse, exercise on the nearby hike and bike trails, and is always game to try the latest restaurant. This avid reader also supports and volunteers for Bookspring, a non-profit organization that provides books and services to promote reading growth among low-income children. She serves on their Board, and has spent two years as President.

    Fara Kosari
    Compass RE Texas, LLC
    About Fara

    Fara's perspective it's simply a matter of doing the right thing. She is the kind of person who incites trust, earns loyalty, and endears to legions of clients by being herself. She has a bank of knowledge and experience to draw on with endless resources for her clients. Fara believes that there are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional. These include patience, in-depth community and market knowledge, effective negotiating skills and a high-quality professional network. All of which are hallmarks of how Fara Kosari works. This means keeping herself accessible, being a good listener as well as an effective communicator, and responding quickly to her clients' needs. Fara is committed to finding the right property for you, no matter how long it will take. She considers it aprivilege serving buyers, sellers and investors in greater Austin area.In her spare time, Fara enjoys painting and spending time with her family and friends. Fara Kosari 512-573-7979

    Credentials:

    GRI (Certified Professional Realtor)
    CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert)
    MCNE (Master Certified Negotiation Expert)

    Milestones

    Platinum Top 50 of Austin finalist: 2018-2019- 2020-2021
    Realty Austin Westlake-Lake Travis Rising Star of the Year 2017
    Platinum Top 500 REALTORS® 2018, 2019-2020-2021
    Realty Austin Westlake-Lake Travis Rising Star of the Year 2017
    Realty Austin Diamond Club 10M+ Top Producer 2017, 2018, 2019,2020,2021 Realty Austin 5-Year Hall of Fame 2020 Austin Business Journal Top 50 Residential Real Estate Awards Nominee 2020, 2021 Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Certified Negotiation Expert Master Certified Negotiation Expert Million Dollar Guild Realtor Pricing Strategy Advisor Graduate REALTOR® Institute Certified Luxury Real Estate Agent Homeward Certified

    For Sale: 3
    Suzanne Ellett
    Spyglass Realty and Investments, LLC
    About Suzanne

    The Difference is in the Details….. Sue Ellett and the Paragon Property Group offer unparalleled service to Buyers and Sellers in the greater Austin, Texas and Lake Travis area real estate markets. Sue and her Team have been exceeding buying or selling real estate expectations for their clients with personalized service, relocation assistance, knowledge of the area, and expert representation as their number one priority for over 15 years. As full-time Professional Real Estate Agents with Coldwell Banker Realty, we bring you the successful results you need while performing to a higher standard. Contact us TODAY!

    *Based on past 5 years.
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