Austin Texas Real Estate Blog

I just wanted to clarify something to I get asked repeatedly about the Austin MLS Search we have on all of our web sites. The Austin MLS search tool was set up so our customers and clients can search the entire Austin MLS for every home on the Austin MLS, not just Austin Referral Realty's listings. We do not represent the sellers on every listing on our web site. Our goal is for people to easily search the Austin MLS, then contact us to discuss properties of interest and discuss free buyer's representation for purchasing a home in Austin or the surrounding areas.

It's difficult and very time consuming for an out-of-state buyer to contact 5-10 agents regarding different properties. Chances are that each property is listed by a different Realtor. Each of these Realtors offer other brokers, such as Austin Referral Realty, compensation for bringing their clients a qualified buyer who purchases the property. As a buyer, it is free to have buyer representation. If not, you will not get a discount on the property. You will have no representation and the listing broker will get paid full commission as agreed upon between seller and listing broker.

When we get phone calls from web site visitors they are often disappointed that the property is not listed by Austin Referral Realty or myself personally. There are over 7,000 homes on the Austin MLS. Please understand that it would be impossible to know everything about every home. What we do when you call or email us about a particular property, we research that property and deliver to you comparable homes on the market and similar homes that have sold to give you a better understanding of the property values in the area. Listing agents represent the seller and owe all fiduciary duties to there clients. There are some things that they may not tell you, such as their opinions. By law, they are required to treat everybody fairly and honestly and must disclose material facts relating to the property. That's about it! Be smart and get FREE buyer representation. Whether it's with us or somebody else. Don't short change yourself.

Merry Christmas!

Ronnie Bredahl
Broker/Owner
Austin Referral Realty, Inc.