MCNE: Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)

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.

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.

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.

Michelle Allen is an insightful Broker Associate with high standards and organization skills which attribute to her client's success. Licensed since 1999, Michelle has a proven track record of success in multiple, high-demand markets with over 650 individual career sales. Her specialties include residential sales, new construction, luxury, and investment or vacation homes. Michelle works with both local and relocation clients. Her knowledge of the market, real estate trends and hands-on approach allow her to see beyond the normal scope of a transaction to ensure it goes smoothly. Through her unparalleled processes and systems, as well as a team of carefully selected service providers you will achieve your goal of selling and/or buying a home whether it's your first or one of many. Michelle is persistent, focused on your needs and committed to follow through. She is known to have the heart of a teacher and educates her clients helping them make better real estate decisions. You will appreciate her transparency and direct, no-nonsense approach yet she also combines patience and excitement in the real estate process to make it fun. Michelle is quick to respond and communicates with you through every step and beyond closing.

** Accredited Buyer Representative ** Seller Representative Specialist, **Certified Residential Specialist** Real Estate Negotiation Expert Realtor helping Clients meet their real estate goals buying or selling Serving the counties of Austin, Bastrop, Caldwell, Colorado, Fayette, Gonzales, and Washington counties. Experience selling vintage and historic homes, farm and ranch properties, green/eco/sustainable, river, luxury and estate, and horse properties. Serving the counties in South Central Texas with an office located in Bastrop with Stanberry Realtors and a home office in Fayetteville Texas ( home office is by appointment only)

Dani is a Texas Realtor who provides a level of service that not only meets but exceeds her clients' expectations. As a listing agent, her professionalism, and attention to detail ensure her clients obtain outstanding results when selling their home. Dani utilizes her extensive knowledge and experience to empower her clients to make well-informed and efficient decisions, so they receive top dollar for their home in the shortest amount of time.

Dani carefully listens to her clients' wants and needs throughout their real estate transactions. Her positive and caring demeanor helps to limit the stress and frustration and gives added reassurance for an enjoyable experience for both home buyers and sellers. Whatever your needs, or wherever you are, Dani can guide you through the process.

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.

Here at the Nova team, our clients experiences are the most important. Our team prides on specializing in assisting with creative financing, first time buyers, ITIN, DACA, and so much more. From the start to the end of your real estate journey, it is not just a transaction in our eyes. Our team mission is to educate buyers/seller through understanding the real estate process and getting them to the closing table no matter what the circumstance. Our team is bilingual, we are always available, and look forward to serving you!