Don Cox

★★★★★
"Don did an exceptional job assisting us with the sale of our Cedar Park condo. This is our 3rd real estate transaction Don has assisted us with over the past ten years. On each occasion we found him personable, professional and competent. He was totally committed to making our experiences easy. He is familiar with the Austin and surrounding area real estate market. I highly recommend Don and the services he offers." - Anonymous

★★★★★
"This is the second time I’ve worked with Don, using him to buy the house in 2018. Don is a consummate professional and very easy to work with. Knows the Austin market exceptionally well as well as knowing many of the players in the real estate community. And if he doesn’t know someone or something, he finds out quickly. It’s very helpful and reassuring to have a resource and person like Don at one’s side. In my particular situation, I’ve known for some time I would be selling after buying property in Virginia. Don stayed in touch with me regularly after I bought the house, giving us a chance to talk through market developments. As he will tell you, I’m very analytical in my real estate transactions given my economics background career in fundamental analytics. So when I called Don to say I was ready to sell, it needed to happen quickly because I saw the market peaking as the Fed was preparing their large interest rate hike. He jumped on it and we quickly agreed a strategy on price, timing and marketing of the house. He provided great advice on prepping the house—did not have time to stage—and arranged for the photographer to come quickly. He did and took great photos which I got a lot of positive feedback on from friends and family. The process went smoothly, had some good traffic early on and was fortunate enough to get the perfect buyer on the first day. Perfect not just because of price but because it was your couple looking for the right home and location to start their lives and family in Austin. I did not want to see to corporate buyers looking to turn more East Austin homes into AirBNBs—and Don knew this. Don worked with well with the other agent, I got to know the buyers and were able to wrap it up at closing without any drama or problems. Throughout the process, Don provided great support and advice. I consider him a friend and would highly recommend him to people looking for an agent that will work on their behalf and help them find or sell a home." - Bill D.

★★★★★
"My husband and I are so thrilled we found Don Cox, or more accurately he found us via online listings search. From the beginning, Don offered us support, responded quickly to calls, and created a listings search for us which gave us a great idea of what was available before we even came to Austin. Once here, Don met with us and determined the best neighborhoods for us to look at. Austin is a hot market these days and Frank and I were concerned we would not find something in our price range. Don found the perfect home for us and for a very reasonable price. We feel very lucky to have met Don and are thrilled with our new home." - Willa R.

★★★★★
"Don took us on during all the craziness that is the Austin market right now. We had just come off of a really bad experience with a previous agent and were really discouraged by the whole process. Don listened to everything we had to say, and every showing we went to checked almost every item on our list. He was extremely responsive and always available to help us with any questions and accommodated last-minute showings that I would ask about. After working tirelessly with us for the last few months, we finally secured our dream home! All because of his persistence, networking, and overall expertise in the business! I can’t recommend Don enough if you are looking to buy in Austin! I know we will recommend him to all of our friends and family!" - Chelsea N.

★★★★★
"I bought a house at a reasonable price in a really competitive market through Don Cox. I trusted him, and I am still honored to know him. He gets things done quickly and without mistakes. He protects his customers and does not try to monetize them. With the money he made from the house I bought, he made a charitable contribution. When you meet him, you'll know what I mean." - Y. Kim

★★★★★
"Don Cox worked tirelessly with us to find a house within our budget in this crazy market. He is extremely communicative and responds at all hours. He is punctual, professional, and personable. We always felt like we could rely on him to get the job done, and he handled every little bump in the road with ease and professionalism. He has tons of experience and knowledge about the Austin market and is well-connected. Don will work extremely hard to get you what you want, and we highly recommend him." - Janani M.

★★★★★
"Selling a home is complicated. The journey involves multiple parties with disparate interests. I wholeheartedly recommend Don as a very dedicated, objective, knowledgeable, a hard-working collaborator who will steer sellers and buyers to a win-win outcome.
Don embraces his clients' interests throughout the whole process. Don leads with "demonstrated competency and professionalism,"... i.e., maneuvering to secure a Listing Agreement wasn't "top of Don's mind" when interacting with me as a potential seller. Don is an engaging collaborator. His curiosity and research enriched a multifaceted market analysis package based on realities.
Don is always on-the-clock. He tirelessly communicates, constantly verifies assumptions, and digs for nuanced insights. Don is adept at optimizing relationships across many parties and driving the sales process. Don worked tirelessly across the extended Compass team of experts: analytic insights, market position feedback, buyer leads, and their partners: stager, photographer (still-shots, handheld video, drone video), web site designer to position the house for sale.
Based on Don's diligent efforts, we were awarded multiple buyer offers during the first weekend on the market. Don crafted a color-coded table to concisely differentiate the offers. Don knowledgeably offered negotiation options and trade-offs. During multi-party discussions, it was pretty clear that Don's organized approach, calm demeanor, and relationship skills were driving steady progress through negotiations to a win-win outcome. I very highly recommend Don for your real estate journey!" - John M.

★★★★★
"This is the second time that we have used Don Cox as our Realtor. He is just the best! Incredibly knowledgeable and always available (even for the dumb questions!). I cannot recommend him highly enough! If you want to buy or sell a home in the Austin or Georgetown area, call Don Cox, and you will not be disappointed!" - Page M.

★★★★★
"I had an extremely smooth and pleasant experience working with Don Cox. I was on the market for something that I thought to be unrealistic for the area and price that I was open to, but Don was able to find the right home and made the process seem quick and seamless. Even following my move, he kept in touch to ensure that everything was great and that I was happy. I will continue to highly recommend Don to anyone I know on the market in Austin!" - Jack L.

★★★★★
"Don is the ultimate professional and gave us great advice every step of the way. The home sales price he recommended to us was spot-on. The house sold in 7 days! It was a dream come true. Everything went so smoothly with Don keeping us informed on a continual basis. He was very responsive and helped us to understand the entire process from start to finish. We never had a question that he couldn’t answer. Thanks to Don, we had a great selling experience!" - Barb G.

★★★★★
"We have an 18-month old baby, and we’ve been working from home since March 12th when our offices closed for COVID-19. It’s been a stressful couple of months, and we were incredibly concerned that we wouldn’t close to our current home to meet the closing date in Easton Park. We were working through a friend of my wife’s originally (an inexperienced Realtor) who was only adding to our stress and was not able to handle the process with the needed professionalism. Deep into the process, we had to part ways with our agent. We had little hopes of getting our home sold, given the environment and the market.
Enter Don. From the jump, Don put together a winning plan. Without hesitation or delay, Don eased our concerns, and we leaned on his experience and Compass' ability to navigate these uncharted waters. While the city was essentially shut down, we still saw interest from various buyers, all while following the necessary safety protocols to ensure that we were getting truly qualified buyers, and we were doing all we could to mitigate exposure to COVID-19. Throughout the ENTIRE process, Don was incredibly communicative and operated as a true consultant. He was very responsive, and we were constantly leaning in on his wealth of knowledge at every critical decision-making moment (even sometimes at 10 or 11 pm). We were able to find the perfect buyer, at the perfect time, AND at the ideal price point! Absolutely incredible.
I can’t imagine getting this done without Don as our pilot. I will happily shout from the rooftops that Don and Compass are irrefutably the best in business when it comes to buying/selling in Austin. I’m originally from NYC and have many friends/family interested in moving to Austin and, while there are no guarantees, I will be introducing all of these folks to Don when the time comes. I will also keep Don/Compass on top of my mind within my community groups in Austin and, of course, at WP Engine. I found it necessary to let you all know how instrumental he has been in what were the biggest decisions I have ever made for my family." - Brett P.

★★★★★
"We recently bought and sold a home, from out of town with the help of Don Cox. It was frequently complicated given our inability to be in the US, but with his expert help and willingness to step in to help we were able to keep both transactions moving forward and closed two transactions on time! Don has fabulous connections as well to help with every step of the process which makes a somewhat painful process a breeze. Outstanding expertise, worth every penny, will use Don again in the future for any real estate transactions!" - Tara S.

★★★★★
"Don was great to work with. He is very responsive and always willing to assist whenever needed. I highly recommend working with Don and Compass." - Larry B.

★★★★★
"Don helped me evaluate the market and set a price. Don was able to up the selling price because other offers came in. Don was working hard for my best interests and went above and beyond, any expectation I had, as an agent. He took care of many of the ordeals, of the selling of my condo, without being encouraged to do so. With Don's expertise, much of the ordeals of this process were minimized. Yes indeed!!! As a real estate investor and Landlord, with other properties, when it comes time to sell, Don will get my call!!! I also appreciated Don's professionalism and manner." - James C.

★★★★★
"Don was recommended to me by an old friend. At the time, I was living in Houston with a desire to retire to Austin. I reached out to Don, and he responded immediately, asking the right questions about what I was looking for in terms of lifestyle, location, budget, type of housing, etc. We communicated through email, phone and eventually in person where Don spent time learning more about the type of real estate buyer I am. He quickly learned that being a retired economist, I crunch a lot of numbers in order to find the best value. Don respected that and with his in-depth knowledge of market trends, local builders and neighborhood redevelopments, we were able to find a shared understanding of what would appeal to me. But what was great about Don is that he was able to help me understand why my financial targets were not likely to be successful in this market, allowing me to work through a different strategy to find a home. Don took me to many areas and houses so I could sync up my analysis with a home's setting. He was also great in letting me get comfortable with a different size home than what I was initially looking for. Once I had adapted to his better understanding of the Austin market regarding value, size, and location, we could focus on finding the right home; which we did. And this was one of Don's great gifts; knowing the builders, their quality, the economics of their projects and their inventory. He found in East Austin a sister house to one I looked at previously and thought too big and not in the right location (Brentwood), the home in East Austin was perfect. Because he moved quickly, we were able to go under contract before the house hit the market. And I love it. Don wasn't finished though. Less than a week before closing the house failed its final inspection over a non-tempered glass window being installed, potentially delaying the closing by at least a week during which time I would have been without a home because I gave up my place in Houston. Though the builder scrambled to find a solution, it was Don who showed them how to get a temporary certificate of occupancy, allowing me to close only one day late and saving me thousands in additional moving costs. I can't imagine a more informed, knowledgeable, personable, communicative and experienced agent than Don. I would recommend him and Compass to anyone needing to find the perfect home in Austin." - Bill D.

★★★★★
"Don Cox was so very helpful. I am new to Austin and unfamiliar with the competitive market here. Don was very patient introducing me to different neighborhoods and housing options in the city. He is extremely knowledgeable about the city, and I trust his judgment and the advice he gave me. A friend recommended Don, and it was a great experience even after I closed. I would undoubtedly recommend him to anyone in Austin." - Audrey S.

★★★★★
"Don Cox was amazing! As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were clueless about what we were getting into. Don made this process easy, simple and took great care in getting to know us and what we are looking for. His professionalism and experience in the market is amazing and shows the relationships Don has built with others in the industry. We never once felt that Don was \off the mark\" with what we are looking for. Each home he showed us was exactly what we were looking for. Don took the time to explain the neighborhoods, whats close by as he knows Austin like no other in the industry. Hands down I would recommend Don Cox in a heartbeat! " - James P.

★★★★★
"Don Cox is one of the best agents I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is very down to earth, easy going and takes the time to explain everything to you. This was my second time working with Don and will recommend him every chance I get." - Peggy S.

★★★★★
"Don Cox is a Realtor extraordinaire! He was patient, energetic, easy to work with and was never pushy. He listened to every detail I wanted in a home and researched the area ahead of our arrival. When I threw him a 360 and said I wanted to look in a completely different area, Don never flinched, just did his homework and found us the perfect home. He stayed in touch, sent photo's of the construction and met us for a walkthrough. Don's knowledge of the area and builders is invaluable. We couldn't be happier!!!" - Debbie I.

★★★★★
"Don Cox was exemplary, and he exceeded my expectations. He was very professional, and when any questions, changes or decision making had to be made, Don was there to help. I definitely would recommend Don. And if by some chance I ever move back to Austin, he will be the first person I will call for help on a home." - Renee R.

★★★★★
"We really enjoyed working with Don Cox! I do not think we would have managed to purchase this amazing home had it not been for his quick response to a text message late on a Sunday evening. He was really great at communicating and never made us feel like we were alone in the process. Thanks, Don! We have our dream home!!!" - Page M.

★★★★★
"I've been very pleased with Don's exemplary service, and that is saying a lot because I am typically a little difficult to impress as a client! Don has been supporting me off and on over the past couple of years, but this is the first time I was able to work with him on an actual transaction. Most of it we did remotely since we both have busy schedules, and this worked well because Don is outstandingly responsive. He is pleasant to work with and makes reasonable suggestions from his wealth of professional experience and \gut feel,\" but also listens to his clients' wishes and follows instruction well. As a bonus, he worked with his associates to bring a buyer to the table, and we were able to close the sale of what I thought may be a \"problem property\" ahead of schedule only 35 days after listing! I won't hesitate to call on Don again for my next real estate deal in Austin (only wish he could cover all of Texas)! I have already referred Don to some investor friends who are coming in from California, and I will continue to refer him to anyone I know. I also really enjoy using the technology platform and alerts that Don has set up for me; it's a great resource that sets Compass apart from the others." - Brian K.

★★★★★
"I'm not even sure where to start with Don other than by saying he was 100% integral to us finding our new home. We could not have done anything without him, and we feel so lucky that we found him. Don was our eyes and ears here in Texas while we were over 1,000 miles away in Chicago. We felt comfort and relief knowing Don was there for us. This was such a stressful time for us and Don made things easy for us on the Texas end. He knew our budget, was never pushy and had great suggestions for us. He was easy to stay in touch with and was just great to work with. Our entire experience with him was smooth and how it should be. We are so appreciative of all he did for us. Don, thank you, and we love our new home!" - Jim, Tamara, Claire and Jimmy O.

★★★★★
"I could not be any happier with my agent Don Cox and everything he did to make my selling and buying experience absolutely perfect. No doubt there were stressful times, but he always remained calm and was reassuring yet acted swiftly to get things done. I could not have asked for more. I have done this before with another agent and different company, so I have a comparison on what a decent vs amazing experience can be like. Don is top tier. He knows the market and knows how to relate and treat you like a client yet keep things light. He will give you advice when you need it or solicit it and make suggestions/observations based on your best interest. He once even told me he didn't think a home was everything I was looking for (which in hindsight it 100% wasn't and I am so much happier now). Talk about caring. He could have easily gone along with my wrapped up emotions and we would have closed. But no, we worked together for almost a year patiently waiting until the right home and time came along for me. Working with Don is one of the best business decisions I have ever made and now I have the home of my dreams and built a business friendship that will last forever! If you don't work with Don and you are buying a home, you are making a mistake." - Megan K.

★★★★★
"Our agent was Don Cox, he was amazing from first contact until we had our house key in hand. It was mine and my fiance's first time to buy a home and had NO CLUE what we were doing or what to expect. Don made the entire process very easy - and as my fiance said - made us feel comfortable and safe. I'd recommend him to everyone, if we ever buy again, we're running with him again, no question." - Tony B.

★★★★★
"We were more than pleased with Don Cox as our realtor and have already recommended him to others!" - Richard S.

★★★★★
"It was a pleasure working with Don Cox, and he was a great help in the arduous task of getting me relocated from out of state and into a condo that fit my newly retired needs. A family member referred me to him, and I would do the same." - Deborah S.

★★★★★
"Don is a great Real Estate Agent. Went above and beyond to help us through the construction of our home." - Terry C.

★★★★★
"Agent Don Cox assisted us in not only selling our home that our family had grown out of but also helping us find the perfect home to meet our growing needs. He did a great job helping us to get our home ready to list quickly and then sold it even quicker. The marketing looked amazing by the way. It truly depicted the beauty that drew us in when we had purchased the home. When our home sold so quickly Don was there for us with a list of homes that all matched our specifications. Not one of them was under par. He then helped us stay calm and confident in the crazy buying market that the greater Austin area is in. We are so happy in our new home and so grateful for Don Cox helping us find it and get into it so quickly. Your the best!" - Scott R.

★★★★★
"Working with Don Cox has been a great experience and I have enjoyed all his professional advice and help. I would recommend Don to all my friends and family if they should decide to buy a home in the area." - Peggy S.

★★★★★
"Don Cox is a well-respected and trusted industry expert with over 30 years of experience in the Austin Real Estate market. Don is personable, direct, resourceful, and is always quick to respond. His tenacity, expert negotiating tactics, and attention to detail are all of the competitive advantages you could hope for when shopping for and/or selling your dream home. I highly recommend Don Cox for your home buying or selling needs." - Courtney P.

★★★★★
"When you are buying a home, you depend on the expertise of a local Realtor. You want someone who knows the areas and knows the history of Austin. Don Cox is a long time Austin-ite and can utilize that experience to provide you the very best service a Realtor can provide. He has built strong relationships all over Austin with those in the Real Estate community. I have called on Don Cox for many years on dozens of transaction for his expertise. I would highly recommend using Don Cox as a trusted resource in my Real Estate transactions." - David B.

★★★★★
"In the Real Estate community who you know and what you know are two of the most important components to success. As a longtime Austinite and a University of Texas grad with 30+ years of experience in general real estate, on-site sales, sales management and most recently as VP of sales and Marketing with Ryland Homes Don Cox knows everyone in the business. I worked for Don for just over 4 years at Ryland Homes. His knowledge of the real estate market and his well forged relationships within the real estate community were invaluable to my success within the organization. Most recently in 2014 I ascended to #1 is sales for Ryland Homes in Austin and I attribute a vast majority of that success to Dons guidance leadership and commitment. I not only consider Don a friend and confidant but also a mentor. There is one simple measurement that I have used in this business that seems to hold true for the 12+ years I have been in real estate and that is there are people that "get it" and people that don't. Don gets it. Customer first, hold your family, friends and associates close, don't burn bridges and at the end of the day do what's right. He instills those values to others around him, both peers and in my case an employee." - Keith J.

★★★★★
"Don Cox was instrumental in making the purchase of our new home in Twin Creeks a smooth, low anxiety process. He kept us regularly updated about the progress of the construction. When we had a delay in our closing date he proactively worked with the mortgage company to work out an agreeable locked-in extension of our interest rate. He is the consummate real estate professional and I highly recommend him for any real estate needs." - Bradley W.

★★★★★
"Don Cox has helped guide me through the entire real estate sales process. His expertise and industry experience make selling and dealing with any unforeseen events a breeze." - Kevin G.