Doug Byron

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"Again, Doug has exceeded our expectations. He is honest, smart, knowledgeable and approaches deals with finesse. We highly recommend Doug to those who require the best!" - Chris H.

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"Our agent Doug Byron is great! His knowledge of the markets, the negotiation process and the process of buying a home is outstanding. On top of it all is his availability and great advise to help with anything related to the move-in process. Thank you, Doug!" - Sanjaya S.

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"Doug was amazing. We would not have been able to navigate the purchase and make ready/leasing of our current home without Doug’s experience, guidance, and contacts. We were a backup option for the seller and Doug was able to guide us through the negotiation to create an offer stronger than the original offer allowing us to purchase our home. He kept a steady hand on the options and pros and cons of each decision with expertise of a seasoned professional. Doug was always available and continually checked in with us on the process and decisions. The resources for improvements on our current home to prepare for sale or lease were critical to the speed and economics of the modifications. We moved out on Saturday and have a renter starting on Wednesday following our move out clean. We are grateful for everything Doug did for us and continues to do for us. He exceeded our expectations and lived up to the goal of delivering exemplary, personalized service." - Tony P.

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"Doug Byron at Compass did an excellent job helping me sell and buy." - Dr. Lara D.

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"In Austin’s competitive market, it’s as hard to find a good realtor as it is to find a home. We went through several realtors before finding Doug Byron. Doug took the time to understand our requirements. We never felt pressured. When we were finally ready to make an offer, Doug negotiated a price below asking with reasonable contract terms. He guided us through the entire purchasing process from inspection to closing. We love our new home and would highly recommend Doug Byron to anyone looking to buy or sell." - Bev T. + Billie N.

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"I have known Doug Byron personally and professionally for over 20 years. I have utilized his services both as a buyer and a seller of real estate and for expert advice and testimony in my law practice. Doug has been a sterling asset for my team. He is a skilled marketer of real estate and a savvy negotiator. He is knowledgeable, thorough, hard-working, reliable, and sensitive to my needs. I can rely upon his initiative and judgment. He will go the extra mile to make a deal work. Over the years I have found Doug to be a motivated, interesting and interested person who makes real estate investment as fun as it is challenging." - Chris K.

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"Doug Byron did a great job selling my lot in Austin. He is very knowledgeable about the market and did an exceptional job of marketing. He was also incredibly helpful in getting the property ready to sell. This was especially nice since I was out of the State. I highly recommend Doug to represent you!" - Nancy N.

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"Doug is knowledgeable and really took time to break down all the various phases about purchasing a home in Texas especially highlighting the differences for us coming from out of state. He was always available for phone calls or zoom and was very proactive in reaching out and following up with various parties whenever it felt like things slowed down. He's such a personable person and assured us about concerns we had around school districts and family-friendly neighborhoods. It was a pleasure working with him as a realtor and his diligence and hands-on approach contributed to us finding our home." - Afe + Taiwo O. L

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"Our realtor Doug Byron reached out and asked that I share a review based on our experience working with him last year in our move from Washington to Texas. We were given Doug’s info from our realtor friend in Washington. Our family was looking for a fresh start, as the rainy days in Seattle had finally taken its toll on our psyche. However, the thought of moving so far away to a city we had never visited was very stressful. We knew traveling to Austin through the COVID pandemic wouldn’t be very realistic. Plus, with four kids and both my wife and I working, we were going to attempt to do everything “sight-unseen.”
This is where Doug really shined and helped tremendously. He was always available to talk to us, always sending us info on the cities or towns we were interested in, and really set our minds at ease that we were in good hands. We felt like he knew exactly what we were looking for, not only in the house we wanted, but the area we wanted to live in as well. Doug provided many good recommendations and was patient with us, even when we started to feel the pressure of finalizing our move.
The house we ended up purchasing was one that we actually passed on several times. But it kept coming up in conversations we had and Doug really helped us understand the area more, and what the possibilities could be in the near future. Now, one year later, we absolutely love our neighborhood, the community, and as it turns out, the house we didn’t exactly like at the beginning of this whole process, we actually love now!
Doug is a consummate professional, trustworthy, and someone who I felt really cared about my family’s wellbeing. I’d recommend him to anyone, especially those who are moving from out of state or purchasing a home sight-unseen as we did." - Sean M.

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"It was really great working with Doug on the sale of our house. He knew the market very well and was able to recommend upgrades that would increase our profit. He knew contractors and arranged for things to be done. He is also knowledgeable about government moves which was a big plus for us." - Debbie A.

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"My Realtor, Doug Byron, was recommended by an old friend. He was super knowledgeable and helpful. I could not have asked for a better person!" - Brenna G.

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"Doug has been a fantastic partner in making all this happen. We may have given up along time ago, but Doug kept us informed with great communication throughout this whole process, and we really honestly can’t say too much about Doug." - Jim G.

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"Doug Byron was very responsive and professional in handling the sale of our property. I had communicated with him routinely prior to placing the property on the market, and he was always helpful and insightful on current market activities in the area. We then make the decision to sell, and Doug promptly met with us to work out the best list price and did a personal review of the property. Doug did weekly follow-ups and advised when potential buyers contacted him through other Realtors. He kept me advised throughout the whole process. Once we received an offer (at list price), he worked through the details for the contract and needed actions for the closing. Doug provided an excellent service, and I would not hesitate to contact him again either to buy or sell my property." - Artie B.

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"I worked with Doug Byron, and the experience has been unparalleled. We met about two years ago, and I told him what my vision for the future was and that I wasn't yet ready at that point. He stayed in touch all the time until I decided to pull the trigger.
It's rare that you can find someone you can truly trust, and I'm glad I found Doug. I tend to do a lot of reading and research in general, but with Doug, I truly didn't have to do much at all! It was a huge plus because my time is very limited. He knew a lot about real estate, remodeling, and investments in particular, and he educated me along the way. Doug was very accommodating, and we worked together a lot of weekends! Our transaction was a rollercoaster, to say the least. We had to deal with multiple difficult individuals, and Doug was very patient and kept my interests his main focus. On multiple occasions, he could have pushed just to make the deal go through regardless of the terms, but he never did. He always consulted and advised me.
Even after the deal went through, he still checks on me and offers his advise and help while I work on the remodeling project. I know I can reach out to him at any time, and he wouldn't hesitate to help. DOUG, YOU ARE THE MAN, MY FRIEND!" - Bashar S.

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"From our first meeting with Doug, he was laser-focused on what we wanted. Patient, thorough, accessible, and informative best describe Doug’s approach to real estate. He not only worked tirelessly to find us the house we wanted, but he also took the time to educate us on the market, giving us deep dives on different neighborhoods and options. He approached our home-buying experience as if he were the client, providing us the same level of information he would want, and helping us weigh the pros and cons of each property. He was methodical in his approach, holding our hand throughout the process and guiding us back to our goals whenever we strayed. In the end, he was a skilled negotiator, ensuring we were well represented and that our needs were met and exceeded. Down to the closing date, Doug was an attentive advocate for us on this transaction, and we will definitely use him again." - Don B.

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"My investment property search/closing with Doug was the perfect experience and collaboration for me. Doug went beyond my expectations. I am an architect and have previously done development projects in Austin with my partners. However, since I was looking into this investment venture by myself, it was exciting but also a little nerve-racking. I was curious about how this investment property search would be navigated with a new Realtor. I was very particular in what I was looking for with regards to a future development play with a property. I will say this right off the bat. Doug is very well-versed in not only Real Estate, as it pertains to acquiring a property for a home buyer, but he also has the vision to see the future development opportunities with a property. He did numerous proformas for me during our search, one for each property I was entertaining, which was extremely helpful during the process. What his proforma exercise did for me was that it created a process and understanding of our search as we navigated towards the ultimate property I ended up closing on. It was amazing how accurate his numbers breakdown was in hindsight for my new property. Doug put forth the extra effort I was not expecting. Now that I have closed on the property, Doug still touches base to see if I need anything. I would refer Doug to any potential property buyer." - Drew R.

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"Doug was amazing. I know we won't be in this house forever, so when we move next time, I know who we'll be calling!" - Johnny T.

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"Doug Byron is one of the best Realtors I have ever had the pleasure of working with! Doug is a true professional, detail oriented and responsive to any issue that might surface during a purchase transaction, without losing sight of the big picture. Doug is extremely patient and a calming influence with his Clients who might get the inevitable \jitters\" during some aspect of the sales cycle. I would recommend Doug, without question to any of my Clients thinking about listing or buying a home." - Mary El;len D.

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"Doug is outstanding. He is patient, knowledgeable and precise in his approach. I plan to do a whole lot more transactions in the years to come, and Doug will be my broker." - Geoff S.

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"I highly recommend Doug Byron. Doug has an excellent understanding of home construction and is a great advisor on improvement costs or repair. Doug is always professional and on top of every step of the home buying process!" - Sofia K.

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"We highly recommend Doug Byron and Compass for buying or selling a home. He goes above and beyond the call of duty to put the deal together and see it through to closing. He is on top of things every step of the way and has great communication skills and patience!" - Paula F.

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"Doug Byron was my agent for purchasing my dream home in Austin. What can I say? He is simply superb! If you want the agent who will go above and beyond and get the house you want for the price you want, Doug Byron is the person to call. He is an EXCELLENT and simply THE BEST AGENT in TOWN! He knows everyone. He will answer your email, text at 11 pm at night and get things done for you. We were introduced to Doug Byron and referred as a go-to guy for real estate deal in 2015. We are well into 2016, we only offered twice throughout this time. We are very picky buyers and look for a certain home for certain price. He was simply amazing at taking care of deals that could fall through in the beginning. He got us money for closing, money to fix the house and best part, he helped us to find a lender who can handle our tricky situation, handyman to get the work done and AC guy to fix AC at such a reasonable price! He has ALL the connection to BUY, FIX and MOVE into a house! This guy's ability to handle the business is simply superb! He beats everyone out of the league. Too bad that he does not get paid more than others! If you want to BUY HOME or SELL HOME, ASK FOR DOUG BYRON! He is simply AMAZING. I have never been so happy about buying a home... this is not the first time but if I sell or buy my house, I will be doing it with Doug! Thank you, Doug!!! I really appreciate you!" - Soyoung L.

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"Doug's service was invaluable to me. We reviewed housing options then he accompanied Katie and I to all the showings. He did not make us go look at houses before contacting him. His patience with our old fashioned methods was much appreciated. He also followed up with names and contacts that helped me evaluate legal questions and service questions I had with the house." - Bill B.

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"I am a first-time buyer. Doug Byron at Compass has been awesome throughout my buying process. During every step of the process, Doug has been attentive and informative and advising me on the Do's and Don'ts. Doug is also a great negotiator and has helped me obtained a good deal for the property in today's Austin market. If you are looking to get a Realtor in Austin, I will highly recommend Doug!" - Jimmy K.

★★★★★
"It's my pleasure to describe my experience with Compass and Doug Byron in particular. As a first-time homebuyer I had a lot of question and learning to do regarding the process itself as well as the Austin area. Other Realtors may have seen that as a real burden, but not Doug. He guided my wife and me through each step with efficiency, professionalism and sound advice, all the while leaving us in control of the process. He quickly became a trusted advocate and our eyes and ears on the ground when planning this major relocation for our family. He was extremely knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, the schools, individual developments, and even the latest grocery stores to help us find the right food for our kids with allergies. I can't imagine going through such a critical home-buying experience without him. I whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone searching for housing in the area, especially for relocations like mine. A top-notch professional and a man of good values is hard to find these days. You're lucky to have him on your team!" - Benjamin H.

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"We still love working with Doug! We are in our transaction number 5 or 6, can't remember." - Chris P.

★★★★★
"Doug is fantastic! Hands down, the best realtor I've ever worked with. I'll definitely be recommending him to everyone I can (and already have)." - Kevin N.

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"Doug Byron is fantastic! We could not have asked for a more competent, flexible, knowledgeable realtor. We are first time home buyers and the process often felt overwhelming, but Doug was so patient and supportive and expertly guided us through some tough decisions. We felt that Doug had our best interest in mind every step of the way and we could not be more pleased with our new home. We strongly recommend him, especially to first time home buyers!" - Abby R.

★★★★★
"Doug still rocks. I think this was our 4th transaction." - Chris P.

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"Doug Byron provided us with great service. He provided the best advice to us for prepping our home for showing and worked very quickly after we signed with Compass to going to market. This resulted in many viewings and a solid proposal within only a few days. Doug helped in many ways during the next phase with negotiations and solid advisory suggestions to our benefit. In the end Doug work hard to get the parties to closure even when multiple challenges arose. We will recommend Doug Byron and Compass to other who may need his services. Thanks Doug for all of you help and patience." - DaviD + Margot F.

★★★★★
"Doug Byron is terrific. He's helped us negotiate the purchase of two properties so far, and will soon be selling one for us. He has an amazing grasp of the details, has saved us a ton, and truly knows his market." - C. P.