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.