Charla Housson

Client Testimonials

★★★★★
If you look up "Amazing in every way possible" in the dictionary, you will find Charla's name. As first time buyers, she made sure to explain every step of the process to us, and ensured that we knew what we were doing. During inspection periods, trusted service companies were provided to us from Charla, and not only were they reasonably priced, they did an excellent job. Whether we are buying or selling, we will only be using Charla in the future. Any family or friends who ask for realtors will get Charla's name and phone number from us. I could not recommend working with Charla and her entire team more. Thank you for helping us buy our first home!
- Claire G.

★★★★★
Charla Housson, and her team, are the best real estate professionals anyone could have the good fortune to engage. When we decided to move to Austin from Palm Beach, a close, trusted friend of ours introduced us to Charla Housson. Best introduction ever. Charla goes miles beyond the typical mandate of a real estate broker, and assumes the much loftier mantles of advocate, defender, and confidante. I have never had a professional, in any compacity, treat me with such sincere care and genuine activism. She listened to our “wish-list” and understood our desire to avoid debt and then melted these together with a broad and deep understanding of the Austin housing market, neighborhoods, amenities, etc. to provide us with Austin’s best homes. She did all this work quickly, efficiently, and effectively with this warm, sublime lack of pretense, judgement, or worry. When it came time to make an offer, she crunched the numbers, explained the pros and cons, and recommended the preferred approach. Again, presented and discussed at length with patience, clarity and care. Charla and her team then expertly implemented and managed the entire process while we were still in Florida! Regrettably, I know I am inadvertently excluding details and minutia of just how amazing our experience with Charla has been. I can easily say, without hyperbole, that Charla Housson, and her team, are the absolute best real estate professionals anyone could have the good fortune to engage.
- Mike D.

★★★★★
Charla Housson is an excellent realtor. She took over after I let my last realtor go for issues. She recommended fixing my house with new paint in the interior, garage door, and inside doors. She recommended good people to fix and prepare my house for the market. She communicated with me well throughout the process and answered amy questions I had which I appreciated so much. With her help, my house sold very quickly within the first few days. I highly recommend her expertise. Thank you!
- Morgan P.

★★★★★
Charla is very professional, meticulous with the details, and a great communicator. Her market analysis, recommendations, marketing, and closing process were excellent. She helped orchestrate with proven vendors for updating, staging, photography, and repairs. She exceeded our expectations.
- Martin S.

★★★★★
Charla was our agent when we moved to Austin 8 years ago so it made sense to give her a shout when we needed to relocate for work. She knows the Austin market well, provided guidance throughout the process, and familiar with our relocation company policies and procedures which was very helpful. She was able to move our house at a favorable price in a challenging market. Would recommend!
- Brad C.

★★★★★
I've bought three and sold one home with the Housson's, and the experience has been phenomenal. From sitting down and understanding my family's needs, to helping us search using the online tools or non-traditional means, through the inspections and all of the details - it all went smoothly because of their attention to detail. When I sold a house last year, they helped me find a designer and stager to guide a complete refresh before selling - I sold that house in 1 day in a tough market for a great price because it looked so good, marketed well, and priced properly. Highly recommend Charla and Shannon and their team for both buying and selling.
- Mark L.

★★★★★
"Our journey with Charla Housson's team at Compass was incredibly smooth and well-managed. We originally started looking for a home last year, but with the economic uncertainty, we decided to pause. When we were ready to resume our search this year, returning to Charla’s team was an easy choice, given the exceptional service we had previously experienced. Throughout the process, the team was on top of every detail, providing timely alerts on new listings that matched our criteria and staying ahead of any potential issues. Their organizational skills were outstanding, handling all tasks efficiently and ensuring nothing fell through the cracks. They guided us through each step with clear communication, making sure we were always informed and comfortable with our decisions. What truly impressed us was their proactive approach. Whether it was scheduling viewings at convenient times or negotiating on our behalf, they consistently worked with our best interests in mind. Their professionalism and dedication made us feel like we were in capable hands from start to finish. Thanks to Charla Housson's team, the entire process was seamless, and we’re now happily settled in our new home. If you’re looking for a team that will go above and beyond to ensure a smooth home-buying experience, we highly recommend Charla Housson’s team at Compass!" - Danielle

★★★★★
"Working with Charla was a great experience. She kept us informed about what was happening and responded to our telephone messages in a timely manner. It was a joy working with her, and I would recommend her anytime." - Robert R.

★★★★★
"We were very pleased with Charla Houson's assistance, expertise, kindness and professionalism during the sale of our recently deceased son's home. She was extremely helpful and explained the process each step along the way. She was easy to contact when we had questions and followed up with any requests. Charla is definitely an asset to Compass and we hope she is recognized for her exemplary service!" - Sue + Bob R.

★★★★★
"Our relocation company works with realtors who specialize in relocations. Of all of the assigned realtors we have worked with, Charla Housson was the most knowledgeable. It's obvious that she takes her real estate license and career seriously. She knows her market, treats others respectfully, and knows how to deal with difficult people. She promptly responded to any questions we had, provided excellent recommendations and kept others on task throughout the process. I was really impressed with Charla and would absolutely recommend her to seasoned and new homeowners." - Allyson C.

★★★★★
"Charla was exceptional to work with! She was honest and knowledgeable about the Austin market and led us in the right direction with pricing, etc. She was responsive and polite every step of the way. I can see why she is a successful real estate agent!" - MaryBeth

★★★★★
"Firstly, thank you, Rhonda and Charla. It was a pleasure to have them as our buyer's agents; they helped us through every step of our house, through the closing and after the closing too. They helped us address the issues with our new home with the builder. Thanks for assisting us through this; we are so glad we chose you guys for our new home." - Jayanthi S.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson was a consummate professional. She was very knowledgeable and always on top of any questions asked of her. We would use her services again in the future and appreciate everything she did for us. " - Jackie + Thomas M.

★★★★★
"My wife and I have had the extraordinary pleasure of working with Charla for a year, from our original house-hunting work through building our new home. We could not have been more pleased. Charla’s complete understanding of not only the Austin market but of all aspects of the home-buying experience was evident every step of the way as she guided us during home bids in the difficult Austin market of early 2022, as well as taking us through the home-building process when we switched gears. Charla worked tirelessly around our busy schedules to make sure we were always on top of items, and she utilized her expertise at all times so we could feel confident in our actions. Her extensive network of contacts allowed us to work with the best consultants for loans and inspections, and she utilized her fellow team members to ensure we were never waiting for a response. I think the best way to put it is this: If we ever again buy or sell a property in Austin, we would never consider working with anyone else." - Dan

★★★★★
"Our realtor, Charla Housson was exceptional again. We purchased our home 2.5 years ago with her help and there was no question that we would reach out to her when it was time to sell. Her knowledge of the industry, professionalism, attention to detail plus her overall caring approach makes a sometimes stressful situation run smoothly. She is excellent at anticipating “what ifs” and next steps so that there are no surprises. I highly recommend Charla! Also, kudos to Rachel Silverman, Transaction Coordinator, on your team. She was delightful to work with and did an exceptional job keeping track of all the details. She also has a wonderful customer service approach. " - Eileen K. + Kevin H..

★★★★★
"I used Charla Housson with Compass when I moved to Austin 10 years ago. When some homes sold before we had a chance to view them, she stayed up past midnight helping me search and narrow options…and I found a great home with her help. This year, she helped me sell that home and move into a new one and was available and helpful throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!" - Lisa E.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson of Compasswas EXCELLENT at helping sell our house. From the first visit she laid out a plan on the calendar and we met all the dates. She provided a person to help with staging advice and we really needed that. The photos and brochure were top notch and our house never looked better than the day it went on sale. Our only regret is that we did not meet her earlier with prior house sales and purchases. We highly recommend her to anyone." - Paul C.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson with Compass is AMAZING! We knew Charla and her family long before moving to Austin so when it came time to get serious about buying, she was the first person we went to for help. We already knew Charla was experienced, personable and hardworking, but we were absolutely blown away by her efficiency, organization, clear and timely communication, and the care she put into making our experience wonderful and smooth. Charla knows the market, knows Austin and the surrounding areas, and has the contacts to help you further your dream. I highly recommend Charla Housson for your next purchase or sale!" - Robin O.

★★★★★
"Charla was timely, accurate, knowledgeable, professional, and undoubtedly our advocate throughout our house-finding journey. I think the best example of her expertise was when she suggested we do an air quality/mold inspection on our first home selection. In the current heated market, it can be easy to suggest that shortcuts or non-confrontational paths be taken to assure you remain in the hunt. It turned out there were multiple problems and we avoided a potential big issue due to her professionalism, attention to detail, and craft knowledge. Katie and I discussed frequently how comfortable we were with Charla and how much we trusted her advice and opinions. This obviously also reflects incredibly well on your entire organization. " - Steve E.

★★★★★
"I had a great experience and would work with Charla again. " - Chase H.

★★★★★
"There was never a doubt in our minds about selecting Charla Housson to represent us a second time for our real estate needs! Charla brings top-notch professionalism to the table every time! Her experience, availability, attention to detail and proactiveness are all the qualities we searched for in a realtor. Furthermore, and most importantly, Charla treated us with a special touch of making us feel as if we were her only clients, while we knew she was busy working with other clients as well. She is truly remarkable! We enthusiastically endorse Charla Housson!" - Rae H.

★★★★★
"It was my absolute pleasure to work with Charla. She provided expert guidance from start to finish and made herself available every step of the way. I was amazed at how well Charla was able to overcome any obstacles that got in our way while negotiating with the sellers of my new home. Charla got me the best possible deal and was upfront with me about all of my options throughout the entire process, so I did not experience any unexpected surprises. Charla is truly the best at what she does. As a bonus, I feel as though I have known Charla for years. I will certainly partner with her again in my future real estate endeavors when the time comes to sell my current house and look for a new one, as well as refer her to any friends or family looking to relocate to the Austin area. If I had to rate Charla on a scale from 1 to 10, then I would give her an 11." - Matthew C.

★★★★★
"We had a wonderful experience with Charla Housson again! Over the years, she has been with us every step of the way as we’ve bought new homes for our growing family, for our parents, and most recently for our kids. If you’re new to Austin, Charla will help make it your home too! If you’ve been here your entire life and you’re looking for something new, Charla will help you find it!" - L. Harding

★★★★★
"Charla was awesome from start to finish. Not one complaint. She’s so smart and caring, explained everything, and met us at a moment's notice when we really needed her in this hot market. A gift from God!" - Janna M.

★★★★★
"The woman is a marvel. A tiger. Abrupt but really knows what she’s doing. Very attentive to detail. I felt she always had my back. She accomplished the impossible. She definitely exceeds expectations. My daughter will also be wanting to buy a house in Austin at some point (if the prices ever quit skyrocketing!), and we definitely plan to use Charla again. I just love her!" - Margaret W.

★★★★★
"Charla was great! We got our dream home with Charla's help. We stayed within our budget for our new home, which was very important to us. She was honest, patient, and professional during the entire home buying process. We were on a time crunch to purchase a house. She made sure every minute was spent being productive, and that helped us beat the Texas housing market. I would recommend her to any friends who are looking to move to the area. " - Salma R.

★★★★★
"We loved working with Compass, their process was very buttoned up, and we felt very well taken care of the whole way. We especially liked working with Charla, she guided us through Austin's crazy market with a steady hand, and we give her all the credit for helping to get us our dream home! " - Carl H.

★★★★★
"Selling the home my parents bought in 1959 was something that was looming on the horizon for several years. When my father passed away, and my mother decided to move to a retirement community, the combination of grief and the arduous task of cleaning out their home of 62 years was overwhelming. Charla was so helpful with her wealth of real estate knowledge and depth of patience and compassion. She talked me off several cliffs, found several buyers, and guided me through the process of choosing the best offer and getting the property sold quickly. Having bought and sold numerous houses across the country with my husband, I am a bit surprised how difficult and emotional selling my childhood home turned out to be. Charla recognized that this transaction wasn't just any transaction for me; it was unique and heart-wrenching and provided the attention I needed. I am very grateful to Charla and her team for her help and expertise. Charla is a class act and an excellent Realtor. " -Elizabeth D.

★★★★★
"This is the 2nd home I have purchased with Charla, and I will recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. She is a straight shooter, very knowledgeable, and advises on items a non-expert could easily overlook. She is very organized, and I honestly don’t know how she does it." - Shawn M.

★★★★★
"Our experience with Charla was excellent to my wife and I on selling our Austin home after the company we worked for got bought out, and we were being relocated to Dallas. She had made the entire process of selling a home seamlessly to us. Her communication was outstanding, and we knew of every little change. She used text messages for the small changes and picked up the phone when we needed more information. I highly recommend using Compass, especially Charla, for any future selling or buying!" - Ryan K.

★★★★★
"Charla was wonderful, and I could not have asked for a better experience. Coming from out of state is never easy. She made it a breeze. Especially with the current seller's market, she knew right where our offers should be, so we did not have to look at a ton of homes, and we got the 2nd one we offered on. It could have been the first if we went with her suggestions on the other house we offered on. Overall great experience. We would recommend her and will use her in the future. " - Darren J.

★★★★★
"I will say Charla did an excellent job in finding us a house we will call home for many years to come. She truly watches out for her clients' best interests. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Austin area. She exceeded our expectations." - Paul + Cathy M.

★★★★★
"Charla was amazing. I feel like we had a tough situation: we were relocating out of state during a spike in COVID. There were so many things to consider, and Charla was our rock throughout it all. She was as attentive, available, professional, honest, and knowledgeable of the market. We initially interviewed three Realtors, including an old friend of ours, but it was clear from the onset that Charla was on another level." - Christopher H.

★★★★★
"Charla’s professionalism, care, dedication, proactiveness, and effectiveness are exceptional. She has the knowledge and expertise that very few people have. We have worked and talked to many realtors. We won’t need to speak to any other Realtor again. We have Charla. Charla truly listens and quickly develops a plan of action. I am impressed and so grateful to have had her selling our previous home and purchase of our new home. What was almost impossible to accomplish; she made it look and feel simple, always with a great attitude and action-driven. My husband and I are very happy and lucky to have Charla as our Realtor." - Valerie M.

★★★★★
"We recently relocated to the Austin area and selected Charla and her team to help us find our perfect home. It was an excellent and pain-free experience. As a result, we highly recommend West Austin Luxury Homes for real estate transactions.
This is the 7th home we have purchased and found Charla to be the most competent and capable real estate professional we have ever worked with across the United States. She and her team were thoughtful in getting to know us. They focused on understanding our needs, desires, taste, and what was important to us in a home. The resources that were made available to us during our search were top notch. Finally, the overall process of a making an offer, going through the negotiation, walking through inspections, and getting to the close was done with excellence. We could not have asked for a team to help us find our new home in Lakeway." - Tim A.

★★★★★
"We have been very satisfied with our Compass agent, Charla Housson. She helped us find the perfect house in Austin, even though we were shopping from California during the COVID-19 quarantine. She went out of her way to schedule live tours using her phone, following all safety precautions. RA has a fantastic online platform that allowed us to virtually sort, and shop for houses online that met our needs, all while being on a video conference with Charla. It didn't take us long to find the right house. She was very detail-oriented, thorough, and professional. We felt that she served as a strong advocate for us during negotiations and was happy to schedule and meet with various vendors on our behalf, as we were out of state during the due diligence period. We highly recommend Charla Housson as a buyer's agent. Thank you, Compass, for helping us find our dream home!" - Dana B.

★★★★★
"We just completed the purchase of our first home with Charla Housson at Compass and could not be happier. As first-time home buyers, who are also new to Austin, I was very nervous about embarking on this process. Charla was so great to work with! She was very professional, kind, and provided great information and guidance for us at every turn to help make educated decisions about what would work best for our family and our finances. As a generally anxious person, I did not expect to feel so confident, going into the closing. Thank you, Charla and team!" - Hannah N.

★★★★★
"Outstanding experience! Charla definitely exceeded all expectations. Charla is the most professional, responsive, and knowledgeable agent I’ve ever known. Her personality and confidence made us very comfortable with her recommendations. She excelled at making our move and purchase a positive experience. I would not hesitate to recommend her. I would definitely ask her to serve any future real estate needs." - James P.

★★★★★
"We have used Charla twice now and would do so again if the need arises. Charla is both professional and personable and a credit to Compass. Our expectations were met and were exceeded! We are fortunate to have Charla on the Compass team." - Warren T.

★★★★★
"Charla was great, from the 1st day I met her nearly three years ago. She made the effort one Sunday morning to meet me, a complete stranger, in downtown Austin at short notice. I had googled 'Real Estate Agents in Austin' while I was in town on business and knew that there was a chance that I might relocate here from the UK someday. Compasscame up in the search results, and that is how it all started. Charla has helped us through the process step by step; her knowledge, professionalism and experience and her ability to 'get us' and know exactly what would work for our family has been outstanding. She has helped our family find the right location in Austin and took into account our daughters' wishes too. Charla helped Kay and I to find the rental home that we would initially live in for two years after our family's relocation. She kept in touch, encouraged us to visit open houses and share our thoughts. And finally, guided us through the complex home purchase process in the US and negotiated the final deal. Throughout all of this, Charla has provided the right level of opinion without taking away from us any decision making. We have always been impressed by the balance Charla could bring to this process. Nothing ever flustered Charla, and her guidance at all stages was accurate and always timely. Charla loves what she does and has mastered the art-of-the-deal. She is never pressured or uncomfortable with confrontation; we had plenty of that to deal with on this transaction. Finally, Charla clearly excels at customer service and fostering strong client relationships. You always felt she has your best interests at all times and made herself available. We were very fortunate to find her amongst the abundance of Realtors in Austin." - Stuart + Kay M.

★★★★★
"We closed on both our sale and purchase transactions in the past week, and we are beyond pleased, Charla absolutely exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. She knows the market well, helped us find just what we were looking for, and knew what it would take to get it under contract. On the sale side, Charla did a terrific job with pre-listing support and marketing, gave great advice on positioning in the market, and helped us get multiple strong offers and a contract at a great price within a few days of listing. She and her team were incredibly helpful as we navigated through to a successful closure on both transactions. She seems to know everyone in this area and has the perfect blend of professionalism and personal charm that make her both effective and lovely to work with. In short, we think Charla is truly exceptional, and we are incredibly grateful for all of her help!" - Carolyn + Russell H.

★★★★★
"Our first real estate agent we worked with at another broker was terrible in the performance of her job. Since she wasn't doing her job properly, we fired our first rep and then hired Charla on the advice of a good friend. Charla was head and shoulders above the other rep in her thoroughness of the job she did for us. From staging, decorator, and advertising, we have seen the results from a capable agent. The property was listed at 300 and sold for 293 which is the price we had in mind from the beginning. We are very satisfied and happy with the sale due to Charla's efforts!" - Bob + Lupe T.

★★★★★
"Charla was excellent in being our Realtor in our experiences of buying a home and selling our old house! She provided constant guidance, consummate help, and shared her wisdom continuously as we went through the process of buying and selling homes. I'd recommend Charla very highly to our friends and anyone else who is in the market for selling a home or buying a house!" - Ravi + Asha M.

★★★★★
"Charla was fantastic to work with. She went above and beyond to help us find a house. We are new to the area, and she helped guide us where to look and answered all of our questions. I highly recommend Charla Housson!" - Tara E.

★★★★★
"We bought our Austin home with the help of Charla Housson from Compass. She has been wonderful since our first phone call all the way through the closing process. Charla is the great combination of knowledgeable, tough, understanding and thorough. We have so appreciated all she did to move the sale through even with sellers that were a bit challenging. Charla has a vast knowledge of the Southwest part of Austin. I strongly recommend Charla as a real estate agent." - Marilyn K.

★★★★★
"We had our previous home listed with another Realtor. When we met with Charla, she set forth a marketing plan for our reverse two-story home that included positioning recommendations to show our home better and very importantly, excellent photographs that showed our pool and landscaping. The pool on the lower level made the sale a challenge because potential buyers with young children might be concerned about unsupervised access to the pool. The plan addressed these concerns, and we had excellent feedback from the showing Realtors. The home was sold, and we could not be happier in our right-sized home for two empty nesters. We will recommend Charla Housson and Compass to our friends because we know they will do a professional first class job for them." - Robert S.

★★★★★
"I would highly recommend Charla to anyone wanting to buy or sale their home. She is professional, well-educated in all aspects of the home industry and local market, reliable, honest and she always kept me up to date on the status of where things stood. I am so happy I chose Charla to be my Realtor! I was very impressed with how hard she worked for me. " - Melissa H.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson and Corrine Elgin did an exceptional job in assisting my wife and I with the purchase of a new home. I have never worked with more attentive, thoughtful and thorough real estate agents. They added true, monetary value at numerous times throughout the home buying process. And I never had to worry about any details being overlooked or glossed over. I highly recommend Charla and Corrine, and I will definitely hire them again the next time I'm in the market for a new home." - Clint I.

★★★★★
"It would be hard for me and my wife Elsy to imagine a more professional, competent, friendly, and kind real estate agent than Charla Housson. She was always available to answer questions and to consult with her experience and expertise. Courtesy, politeness, good humor, sympathy, and respect were her natural manner with us. Both of us have dealt with professional people of all sorts in our experience. Charla is near the top of our list because she paid attention to and listened to our needs, made logical decisions which resulted in informed, helpful suggestions, and made the difficult process of building and purchasing a new home manageable. She became part of our team. She inspired and helped confirm the confidence necessary to our transition to Texas. We have only positive things to say about Charla Housson and give her our full recommendation." - Sidney + Elsy S.

★★★★★
"Charla is professional, knowledgeable, helpful and responsive. I have recommended her three times and will continue to recommend her in the future. She provides best in class service." - Kasie M.

★★★★★
"While living in California the last couple years, Charla stayed in touch with us and kept us informed about Austin's market conditions. In the spring my wife and I began looking for properties of interest. Once we identified the property that we eventually purchased, she was a valuable resource determining the true value and assessing the attributes and shortcomings. She even identified issues with adjoining properties, answered numerous questions, recommended financing and other resources and facilitated negotiations. Charla was always professional, accessible, patient and looked out for our interests. We would strongly recommend her." - Steve J.

★★★★★
"Charla is AMAZING! She helped us buy our first house. There is no one else I would trust to help us through the process. Charla is now like family, and we always recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy." - Jenn W.

★★★★★
"There's just one word my wife, and I have that describes Charla, and that's exemplary. We were lucky to find her on our way into Round Rock and wouldn't have considered any other realtor on our way out. She's direct, and to the point, something that most people lack in, and does what she says she will, which is also an unusual quality these days. The bottom line is Charla's determination, grit and knowledge are not only absolute, but anyone should count themselves lucky to have her on their side." - DW N.

★★★★★
"I first got in touch with Charla early fall 2016 after looking online and realizing that Compass' online tools for a home search in the Austin area better fit my needs than most sites/services out there. Charla personally reached out after the online email registration and had helpfully guided our goal of having a better understanding of the process. She showed my family around Austin for hours when we visited in November, and by the time I sat down with her for a buyers' orientation early February 2017, it was clear that she has superior insight about my family's housing needs. In addition to Charla's result oriented focus and exceptional energy, she and her team impressed me in their flexibility towards changing a specific goal to achieve better results in a seller-driven market that could sometimes be challenging to navigate. Not only was Charla (and the Compass tools at her disposal) able to continuously provide competitive access to the prime listings in the appropriate price category, she and Corrine went above and beyond in making sure that the viewing and ensuing offers take place in a timely fashion to enhance the competitive edge. I was living in the downtown area of Austin during the home search, and after every viewing of a newly listed property in the Circle C Area, Charla and Corrine have given me a ride back to the UT campus, and they have also picked me up sometimes to facilitate the process. In sum, Charla and her team were exceptional in the exemplary guidance and service they provided; from getting to know the market; to lending related insights; to inspection and renegotiations; to closing on the property. I would whole heartedly recommend Charla and her team to anyone needing their service in getting a dream home in the Austin area. " - Mbemba J.

★★★★★
"We were very fortunate to have Charla Housson assist us in the sale of our home. The home was unique, not an easy one on which to assess a value because of the custom design, the square footage and the location overlooking Lake Travis. From the very beginning, Charla demonstrated expertise and attention to details. She skillfully guided us through the process and, while she offered really valuable suggestions and ideas, she listened to our perspectives as well. Due to her experience and expertise, our home sold the very first day it was listed. When we communicated to her that we were really impressed with her work, she replied that it was a team effort. That says a lot about Charla. We are just very grateful that she was our coach, guide and facilitator. We would whole-heartedly recommend Charla to anyone who is wanting to sell their home." - ME

★★★★★
"Charla did a magnificent job. Stellar performance. She exceeded our expectations and getting our home sold at above market price is evident of her hard work and dedication. I highly recommend her. Her market knowledge, enthusiasm and excellent attention to detail gave a high degree of confidence we would sell our home higher than market value. Thank you Charla. You're the best." - German N.

★★★★★
"We first met Charla several years ago when she helped us with a fact finding search for our daughter who was considering rent versus buy options. Our daughter decided to rent, but Charla kept in touch with us with market updates and newsletters. More recently she provided updates on properties for sale in our neighborhood to help us gage the market for the potential sale of our home. We met with Charla last spring to discuss the sale of our house, but decided to put it off until the fall. In late September we decided to move ahead with the selling process and because of the relationship we had built, Charla was our first and only choice to be our agent. Charla managed the sale process with great expertise and professionalism. When she fully briefed us on all the support and services that would be provided by the team at Compass, we knew we made the right choice. The stager, the photographer, Charla's assisting agent and the documents person all worked well as a team keeping us on track and well informed. The showings during the "coming soon" phase and the actual listing phase were well managed and came off without incident. We received multiple offers the first weekend on MLS and Charla managed the selection process efficiently, always keeping our best interests in mind. The contract period went smoothly and Charla made sure critical steps like inspections and the appraisal were done properly. Charla worked well with the buyers' agent which seemed to help the process as well. The closing happened according to plan, without any surprises. Overall, I can't imagine the process going more smoothly. I think the thing I appreciated most about Charla was her straight forward, no nonsense approach. She always made sure we understood exactly what to expect during each step in the process. She successfully managed the entire process with no surprises. We plan on using Charla to help us find a home in Austin and have and will recommend her to others." - Jim L.

★★★★★
"Charla did a great job marketing our property and would recommend her! We were taken care of, start to finish. " - Warren

★★★★★
"Our experience with Charla was amazing! Everything was great. She communicated every step of the process, made spot on recommendations and was a huge help in us finding our new home. Charla was recommended to us and we will recommend her to anyone we know who may need a realtor!" - Cassidy + Cory

★★★★★
"We consider Charla a star in the field of real estate. Charla exceeds expectations in buying and selling a home. Charla is very professional, resourceful, and knowledgeable. She is responsive to buyers' and sellers' concerns and requests. We know this because Charla has been our real estate agent in both buying a home and selling a home. While being very professional, Charla is also very friendly and personable. She has a warm personality, which is very helpful during the stress of buying or selling a home. We think Charla represents the best in a real estate agent. Her ethical approach is exemplary. Her knowledge is extensive. She listens well and provides support through her conversations, her questions, and her planning. We appreciated her flexibility and willingness to adjust as we refined what we wanted in searching for a home. We consider Charla the best, and we are happy to have had the opportunity to work with her." - Eric + Kathy

★★★★★
"Working with Charla Housson was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were matched when I signed up with the Compass website and it was a great match. She was persistent in reaching out to me as I did my initial research on school districts and neighborhoods last November. It was her friendly but persistent approach that led us to sign with her in advance of our family's scouting trip to Austin. She and Alyssa guided us as we planned our house hunt and some fun breaks for the family. While we were down they devoted many hours to taking us to dozen of houses in December even though they knew chances were very low that we'd end up buying one of the houses we saw that early on. Charla patiently switched gears with us when we expanded our search from new, but further away, homes to existing homes closer to LTHS and my husband's office. By that point she knew us well enough to know that Falconhead West was likely to give us the kind of house we wanted,greenbelt views, and the location we desired. This helped us narrow our search even more which is very helpful when there are so very many houses on the market. She previewed houses for us via facetime while we sat on our couch back in Massachusetts, sometimes on very short notice. She previewed houses around my husband's work schedule while he was in Austin, even when it meant a marathon day. She was honest with us about the strengths and weaknesses of each listing and helped us put together several offers. When we found 'the' house she was in constant touch with us every step of the way, helping us think through all our options whenever there were decisions to be made. She and her team made buying a house from Massachusetts much less complicated than we had anticipated. She went so far as to do our final walk throughs (it took two!) for us via facetime and to deliver our keys to the Compass office closest to my husband's Austin office. We would most definitely work with Charla again if we found ourselves in the market for another house in the area and would recommend her to others." - Tanya P.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson was our realtor both for selling our home last year and purchasing a new home last month. Her knowledge of the Austin local market is exemplary; she's smart, thorough and really understands real estate. She continually went above and beyond to ensure we were well informed and able to make the best decisions. Thanks to Charla's listening well and understanding our needs, we were able to find our \needle in a haystack\" house within a week! We highly recommend Charla and Compass. " - Karen O.

★★★★★
"From the very beginning, Charla exceeded our expectations. She was excellent in orienting us to reviewing properties. She was always helpful and consistent in sharing her knowledge. Her wealth of experience was apparent every step of the way. She was patient and informative in our visits to homes and she involved Alyssa at the right times. Alyssa was excellent in her help- listening well, following up on questions, facilitating the process, responding to phone calls, and giving information. Even after we bought the house, Charla made herself available for problem solving and referring us to community businesses to address the inspection report and questions about the house. She was helpful even when we made desperate calls in the evening and on the weekend. She went above and beyond what we might expect of a real estate agent." - Eric + Kathy

★★★★★
"Charla was fantastic to work with when we were buying our home. She was so helpful and infinitely patient with my many questions. She took the time to learn exactly what we wanted and then to find properties that would be suitable for us. This was our first home purchase and she had great advice regarding the things we need to consider: location, size, pros and cons of a new home vs. more established neighborhood, etc. Once we did finally find the right house she was very much our advocate and worked hard to get us a great home at a great price. I felt I could totally trust that Charla was acting in our best interest the entire time and that was huge relief. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Charla and I would definitely use her again!" - Rachel

★★★★★
"My family has bought and sold 5 homes the past 15 years, and Charla is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with. Just outstanding. We flew to Austin from Chicago twice on the weekends, and Charla made time for us and catered to us wonderfully. The first trip we had our 3 young sons with us, and even that went very smoothly. The second \offer\" trip was packed- we saw 20 homes and everything exceeded our expectations. She helped us with the offer process and negotiating and her deep knowledge of the Austin market helped us make the best decision for us. (We would not have known to think about west exposures or views, did not even know what a greenbelt was!) What I most appreciated was the thoughtful surprises-for example Charla sent us photos of our home a few times as it was being built. We thought that was so nice and really made our day since we were too far away too see it in person. And the referrals for home inspectors also was super helpful. Our closing on the home was delayed a few days while we were displaced, and Charla again really went above and beyond to help us during that stressful time. We feel so blessed that we found her through your web page. We could not have asked for a better agent. And will absolutely refer her to friends and while I hope we stay here for a long time, would certainly use her if we ever need to sell. " - Amy + Jon K.

★★★★★
"Our experience with Charla was beyond excellent!! We came into Austin two years ago, met with Charla and told her we anticipated a move within the next couple of years. She spent time getting to know us, what we were looking for in a home and also familiarized us with Austin. She stayed in touch with us until we were ready for our move and then she spent a lot of time helping us find just the right home. Charla's follow up was very thorough and professional. When we encountered a couple of challenges during the closing process she was there for us every step of the way. There is no question of Charla's loyalty and dedication towards her clients. She makes every effort to make sure they find just what they are looking for and that the closing process goes smoothly until the end. We will recommend Charla to anyone moving to the Austin area." - Marilyn F.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson as my Realtor was fantastic. She was professional, informed, engaged and efficient. I would definitely use Charla again, and in fact I have already recommended her to friends. Best Agent I have ever worked with!" - Kristina B.

★★★★★
"Charla has been absolutely wonderful to work with while on our search for a home in Austin. I started speaking to Charla back in January of 2012 and let her know that it would be quite a while to make the move from Chicago, but we were definitely serious. We stayed in touch and caught up about every 3-6 months. I loved her style and being a sales professional myself, I truly appreciate her honesty, work ethic, and keeping our best interests in mind. Because of this, we also referred my in-laws to Charla. They actually went under contract on a home with Charla this week! They love her as well. Charla is truly a class act and is well respected by her colleagues. This speaks volumes! We will be sure to refer Charla to any friends and family who may be interested in finding a home in Austin. I have a feeling more will be coming!" - Jamie F.

★★★★★
"There is no better proof of faith and satisfaction than referrals and I was so impressed with Charla's skill and work ethic that I knew I could not let my parents work with anyone except her. In my opinion she is the gold standard her peers should strive to emulate. Compass is lucky to have her :)" - Matt F.

★★★★★
"Charla was terrific to work with and steered us through the entire process. As first-time homebuyers, we had a great deal to learn. Having an experienced and willing agent at Compass really helped us feel comfortable and guided us through the entire process. I would definitely recommend Compass and Charla to anyone looking for a home in the Austin area." -Greg H.

★★★★★
"Charla was great. We enjoyed working with her. She was very knowledgable, honest and straight-forward, detail-orientated, and responsive throughout the whole process. She helped us to understand the market from afar, and she was very good in a complicated escrow and closing." - Peter S.

★★★★★
"We bought and sold our home with Charla Housson. She is a true professional. I am happy to say that with her guidance, fabulous photos, and pricing recommendation, we had an offer on our house within two days and closed within three weeks. Charla is the best!!" - Marina G.

★★★★★
"I have nothing but great things to say about Charla. Our situation was unique from the very beginning and she made it seem simple. I could go on and on about the superior service she provided, but it still would not do it justice. I would not hesitate to work with her again." - Collin T.

★★★★★
"Charla was a wonderful agent. She was easy to get in contact with, would answer all questions and if she didn't have the answer she would go out of her way to find it. I felt as though she truly was looking out for my best interest during my search for a home. Could not have asked for a better agent, and I will definitely hold onto her contact information so I'll have it when the time comes for me to find a new home." - Blanca C.

★★★★★
"Charla, you definitely set yourself apart from the rest with your Customer Service. You were right there with me every step of the way and did not ask me to wing it on my own. I have worked with other realtors who did not operate that way. You were very knowledgeable and if you did not know, you found out. I felt like you were on my side the entire time and your attention to detail was second to none." - P. Schmidt

★★★★★
"As a builder-investor of many years, I can say that Charla Housson is the best I've seen. She helped us buy a homesite in Williamson County, sold our home in Lost Creek, and dealt with all the problems in a very professional manner. I would recommend her to anyone." - Larry

★★★★★
"My wife and I really enjoy working with Charla - she is truly the BEST! Charla is very professional, punctual, knowledgeable about real estate, and very thoughtful. My wife and I are very thankful for the opportunity to meet and get to know Charla. She took her time to find out what it is that we were looking in a new home and then she helped us find the best option for us. Charla is more than just our agent - she became our friend. We will definitely be recommending her to our family and friends, and we will absolutely continue working with her ourselves in the future! Once again, Charla is the BEST!!!" - Vlad V.

★★★★★
"I would like to express my gratitude to Charla for an exceptional job. Her priority is her clients and really looks out for them. I felt assured that I would get what I wanted and not pay too much. She really knows her homes and what to look for, especially little things that I would never think but can make a big difference later in the home. She did a lot of research for me which helped me select the location of Austin I wanted to reside. You know what is going on in every step of the process because Charla is so good in communicating with you. I know in my next home I will definitely call her for the sale of my home and purchase of my new home." - Marco D.

★★★★★
"Charla is wonderful and she was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Even at the beginning when I told her I couldn't really do much, she made herself available to answer questions, provide direction countless times before a formal relationship was established. She is great with details and accommodating and I feel SO very lucky to have met her and worked with her. I have given her name to several others at my company who might be moving." - Lisa E.

★★★★★
"A year ago July we started the decision process of whether or not we should relocate from the midwest to Austin. One of our first steps was to look at the housing market and when we did a web search we looked at a number of real estate sites only to keep returning to Compass because it was easy to navigate, well laid out and up to date for the entire Austin market. When we entered our email, we were assigned our agent and better luck we could not have had when we connected with Charla Housson. By the fall we knew we were moving to Austin and Charla worked with us to show us homes in neighborhoods where we wanted to live. Our house was on the market so we all knew this could be a long haul depending on when we sold our home, but Charla stuck with us every step of the way providing amazing service which included helping us find an apartment for temporary living. She was a wealth of information with great insight into Austin culture, schools, traffic, things to do, etc. When it came time to select a house to purchase (one year later!), she provided comps and detailed info for the homes we wanted to see. She was 100% involved when we made and negotiated the offer, went through the inspection and verified all documents. We highly recommend Charla Housson. She is a true professional and excellent at her job. Our experience was fantastic and we are now happy owners of a lovely home!" - Rini G.

★★★★★
"Compass is \The\" realty company of the present and future and Austin is VERY LUCKY to have them! They know the market and stay on top of marketing trends and technology. They have home staging available, great photographers, docusign technology to make the paperwork easy and the best agent around... Charla Housson. I cannot say enough about how wonderful she was. During our move to Austin, she showed us 40+ homes on a weekend! Charla was friendly, professional, extremely knowledgeable and the most amazing real estate agent we have EVER worked with! She was our agent when we bought in Austin and recently when we sold (in 2 weeks)! Since we had such a great experience when buying with Charla, we also used her when we had to sell. Although we had stayed in touch and we 'knew' we were going to use her, she still brought over the marketing materials and professional presentation to 'win our business.' A true professional. I could go on and on, but she and her team at Compass is simply fantastic. I highly recommend using Compass! " - Anita H.

★★★★★
"Charla was amazing throughout our entire home-buying process. Her vast knowledge of the housing market and area ultimately led us to finding our dream home. Charla went above and beyond to ensure that we were completely comfortable with the home that we purchased and acted on our behalf in many situations since we were out of state. Her warm personality along with her straight-forward approach were comforting in making such a major decision. This is our fourth home that we have owned, and the search could not have gone any smoother. Charla communicated with us on a consistent basis for 2 months and relieved a lot of the stress that typically comes with buying a home. We look forward to the opportunity to work with her again or refer her to friends, as we know that they will be in great hands." - Danielle M.

★★★★★
"Our agent Charla Housson made things happen, she worked hard, paid attention to every last detail, and totally advocated for her clients. She is an outstanding Realtor!" - Leticia N.

★★★★★
"We tried one or two different realtors before a family member referred us to Charla Housson. Charla worked harder for us than both of the other realtors combined, putting in long hours and late nights to make sure we got our dream home. Charla also took the time to share her VAST knowledge of the housing market, which helped us to make a much more informed decision when choosing our home. The bottom line - Charla will get you the house you want because she loves what she does and she's great at it." - Chris K.

★★★★★
"I am very grateful to have had Charla as our agent. She was patient, understanding and very thorough throughout the entire process. The process to sell our house was long and difficult because of the style of house we own. Charla represented us and our house very well and appreciated her attention to details. Once we did receive an offer, Charla had to deal with a very difficult Agent from the buyer's side. Charla facilitated the process very efficiently and professionally. She ensured we were kept informed and gave us the appropriate information in order to make educated decisions. Our experience with Charla was very positive and would not hesitate giving her a referral to any friends or family that are interested in either selling or buying a home." - Jose + Angela M.

★★★★★
"Charla's professionalism, her knowledge and research, her guidance and advice were all indispensable. She was accessible and took the time necessary to help us at every turn. It truly was a pleasure to work with Charla. If you're buying or selling a house in Austin, we highly recommend working with Charla and Compass." - Karen O.

★★★★★
"Charla Housson can't be beat. Knowledgeable, friendly and prompt. She knows what she's doing and will make sure you know what you're doing too. She won't hound you like other agents but she will protect your interests and make sure you don't get taken advantage of. I couldn't be happier with my choice of her as my agent and so glad I found her." - Michael S.

★★★★★
"Charla was brilliant at thinking ahead through the process and looking at the transaction from the side of the buyer so that we could prepare the groundwork as much as possible ahead of time. Her efforts certainly led to the transaction closing smoothly and making the buyer confident in the purchase they were making from us. Buying or selling a house can be emotional at times - I certainly was very glad to have Charla as our realtor - her professionalism and dedication were hugely influential and directly resulted in a successful outcome." - Roger M.

★★★★★
"This was our first time buying a home and Charla was very patient with us, answering all our questions and dealing with a number of panicked phone calls. We really appreciated her feedback and opinions, not to mention that she rearranged her weekend plans when we came across our perfect house on a whim. She was always very responsive and was with us every step of the way." -Leslie F.

★★★★★
"It has been a pleasure dealing with Compass whilst buying our first property in the US during Thanksgiving and Christmas 2013. Charla made the process simple for us in finding our new home in Falconhead. In particular, her ability to read our exact requirements and tenacity during the contract period were excellent! We could not have closed so quickly had she not taken time during her own PTO to help us close. We will do our best to buy our next place at a more sensible time of year and will certainly recommend Compass to our friends and colleagues." - Riger, Isla, Daniel, + Lewis M. L