Good Deeds Group

★★★★★
"We have worked with Sumina and the Good Deeds Group of Austin since May 2025 and the experience has been exceptional at every step. From day one, Sumina and her team have been proactive, thoughtful, and deeply professional. They moved quickly on ready for sale adjustments, gave clear and honest guidance on pricing, and provided consistent weekly updates so we always knew exactly where things stood. What stood out most was their willingness to gather real feedback from agents who toured the home and then translate that into smart, timely adjustments. Just as important, every conversation felt buttoned up yet candid, human, and grounded in real market experience rather than sales pressure. They met us where we were when needed, while still being direct about market conditions and the best path forward. I have and will continue to recommend Sumina and her team to my friends and family without hesitation and with the highest regard. They have been truly fantastic to work with. I cannot offer a higher recommendation." - James W.

★★★★★
"Laura was attentive and dedicated. She helped every step of the way and went above and beyond to help us through the process of selling my Mom's home. The housing market wasn't great when we put the house on the market, but she kept us moving forward and helped navigate the process. We are delighted with Compass and Laura Wilson's dedication!" - Linka

★★★★★
"I just sold my home via Elliot and he is an absolutely wonderful realtor and quite a great guy. He communicates far beyond the norm, which is so important in such an important process. He guided me through the process and kept everything moving and on track. My house was not particularly valuable or expensive, but I honestly felt that he and his team, who are all amazing as well, were giving me the same effort and priority as they would to a 7 figure client. I cannot recommend him and his team highly enough." - Ben J .

★★★★★
"Embarking on a journey to a new state 5 years ago and searching for a home from afar was a daunting task, but Laura's exceptional guidance made all the difference. She was more than just a realtor - she was a pillar of strength, always available to offer support and reassurance. Laura addressed all our concerns, kept us informed every step of the way, handled the paperwork with ease, and negotiated the deal with expertise. She made us feel valued and cherished, rather than just clients. Thank you, Laura, for turning our dreams into reality. Five years later, we didn't hesitate to partner with Laura again, and we're confident you will too - she's the epitome of excellence. Laura was always there to listen, cater to our needs, and find us the perfect haven that met all our criteria. She made the entire experience thrilling and stress-free. You won't regret choosing Laura as your real estate agent - she's a game-changer." - Samantha G.

★★★★★
"Bryan and his team were the perfect match for my partner and I for finding our new home. They were super attentive to our needs and preferences. They did research and followed up over the weekends. They connected us with an amazing team over at CMG mortgage that helped us finance the home. They even got us personalized gifts for our new home when we closed. Overall Bryan and the folks at Compass + CMG were the best match for aiding us in purchasing our first home and we are immensely grateful for them. Thank you again everyone!" - Keefe M.

★★★★★
"Sumina, Laura, and everyone on their team were a total dream to work with! As a first time home buyer, we had no idea what we were doing. They explained the process to us in a way that didn't make us feel stupid. They were thorough, helped us negotiate an amazing price on our home, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the whole process. Honestly, I thought buying a home was going to be harder... But it was a total breeze with this team! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" - Kaci

★★★★★
"I wanted to say thanks to Sumina for all of her help selling my house last year. She got me out of a tricky situation in a down market after my first real estate agent I worked with was unable to sell the house. At some point in the next couple of years I will start looking to buy a house again and will reach out to Sumina to help me out there as well." - Dillon

★★★★★
"To say, Elliott, Laura, and their team go above and beyond would be an understatement. Selling my home came with dozens of unexpected curveballs, yet this team navigated each one with exceptional care, seamless communication, and an expert-level understanding of the entire process. Elliott is one of the most patient, intelligent, and capable agents I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. He originally helped me purchase this home, and when it came time to sell, there was no question in my mind that he was the right person for the job. I cannot express enough gratitude for his dedication. As my buyer’s agent, he found me exactly what I was looking for. Throughout my ownership, he continued to support me by recommending trusted contractors and vendors whenever I needed them. And as my seller’s agent, he worked tirelessly to ensure every challenge was handled with precision and care. I would never consider working with another team in Austin. If I ever buy here again, Elliott and his team will be my first and only call." - Bailey B.

★★★★★
"I have worked with the Good Deeds Group several times over the years, and they have always done a fantastic job. Bryan and Sumina did an excellent job finding prospective tenants and communicating feedback trends from the showings with recommendations on how I can increase the marketability of my rental home. I would highly recommend Bryan and Sumina. They are knowledgeable, professional, and, most of all, patient. " - Paul R.

★★★★★
"Laura was amazing! Very responsive, punctual, and kept our interests in mind at all times. We found our home faster than expected!" - Roxxand D.

★★★★★
"Laura is such a wonderful realtor I can't say enough good things. She helped me with 2 leases now and I plan to reach out when I'm ready to buy a home. It is SO hard to find honest, thorough, and unaggressive realtors, but trust me when I say she is one of the good ones. She knows how to get the job done while balancing the needs of her clients. Laura cares about serving all people in the community and takes pride in sealing the deal. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home." - Mallory M.

★★★★★
"I met Bryan three leases ago, at the Compass Spring party. He does a phenomenal job with communication, planning, and preparing tenant review. I appreciate all that you do." - Mike

★★★★★
"Absolutely thrilled with the exceptional service provided by Laura Wilson! She made the entire process of leasing my house seamless and stress-free. Laura’s professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly demeanor made all the difference. She handled everything with such ease, and her expertise truly shines through. Highly recommend Laura for anyone needing top-notch real estate (buying, selling, leasing) assistance! " - Blair S.

★★★★★
"Sumina is not only extraordinarily knowledgeable, but has that all to rare ability to truly listen to her client's needs and help guide them to what they are looking for. As a first time homebuyer I would have been lost without her help. Highly recommend you hire her!" - Ben K.

★★★★★
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Sumina. She assisted me with the sale of my house in Pflugerville. Having met with a few other realtors in the area, I decided to list with Sumina due to her experience, extensive knowledge, and her honest, unbiased opinions. She was very professional and helpful throughout the entire process. She exceeded my expectations. I will definitely recommend her to anyone having real estate agent needs in the Austin area." - Gerald H.

★★★★★
"Working with Sumina was a very pleasant experience. She responded to communication promptly and kept me updated on what was going on with the house sale." -Anastasia P.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz did a great job selling my house! I recommend her." - Valerie M.

★★★★★
"Sumina and her team and the best. I've bought and sold houses with other realtors and working with Sumina and her team makes all the difference. She always goes above and beyond for her clients. She is meticulous, ethical and always makes sure her clients are taken care of. I had to move across the country and having Sumina and her team on my side made it possible for me to move with less stress and let the professionals handle everything. I trust her and you should too! Thank you Sumina and crew!!" - Vanishri M.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is the Best of the Best! Selling a home after a death in the family is never fun or easy - with Cheri's attention and expertise, I felt completely secure and respected in every decision and the logistics and process of it all couldn't have been smoother. Her professionalism was on point always but what really meant so much was her empathy, compassion and "I'll take care of it" attitude and actions. I'd sell (or buy) again with Cheri in a heartbeat." - Lauren P.

★★★★★
"Bryan Williams was wonderful! When he realized my out-of-state move was fast approaching the move-in date he quickly offered to create a search within my criteria, made videos of multiple listings for me and communicated with the appropriate personal from properties on my behalf. I ultimately leased with a private landlord, though I almost wished it was a unit in his listings because I truly felt his service was above and beyond. If you want someone attentive to your wishlist, budget, and location criteria who is responsive and willing to “go to bat” for you, look no further than Bryan!" - Cassie C.

★★★★★
"Sumina is an absolute rockstar and helped us understand and navigate the home buying process as first time home buyers. She was extremely communicative and responsive, provided great advice, and gave us excellent referrals to inspectors and other vendors. I do not know how we would have navigated the ins and outs of real estate without Sumina's expert advice and guidance, and I am so thankful we had her on our team." - Brian D.

★★★★★
"Sumina, you have always been a joy to work with due to your professionalism and guidance. That is the reason I have used you as a realtor for my multiple properties and I continue to refer you to family and friends!" - Varsha G.

★★★★★
"I met Bryan this April when he greeted me at Elliot's "Good Deeds" client appreciation party 8 days after I met my partner John. John and I took some great photos at that event. The next best thing happened, my condo had been vacant 22 days, and through word of mouth, Bryan assisted me in leasing out my condo the next day. Not only did he do this once, but he just helped me secure another tenant. Very professional and a great communicator." - Tammy

★★★★★
"We bought our house without even seeing it and Sumina from Reality Austin is the reason we felt comfortable doing that. While looking at other properties before deciding on "the one", she took comprehensive videos detailing all highlights we were looking for. The closing process was seamless and it was a pleasure to work with her. I would refer her to anyone looking to buy or sell a house!" - Julie A.

★★★★★
"We worked with Laura as our buyers agent. We were lucky to have her. She pays a great amount of attention to the smallest details and handles situations very personally. She is very knowledgeable which helped us to get our things fixed with the builder. I highly recommend working with Laura as both seller’s and buyer’s agent." - Prashant G.

★★★★★
"We had an amazing experience with Elliott Sanchez and the Austin Realty team! We have been preparing for this move for a very long time and Elliott has been great in educating us on the Austin market, helping us explore all the different areas and working with us to find the right fit for our family. Elliott was very flexible and accommodating to our schedule as we visited the area from out of state. The team did great communicating and keeping us informed and prepared through the whole process. I highly recommend Elliot Sanchez and team and we are looking forward to working with them again in the future for all real estate needs!" - Jennifer M.

★★★★★
"Elliott was a 10 on a scale of 1-10 when we purchased the house, and probably an 8-9 on selling it. Would certainly recommend him to anyone who asks." - Jack M.

★★★★★
"In January 2023, I was in the process of fixing up a house I owned after 20+ years of leasing it. I was debating whether to sell the property or continue to lease it out. My initial contact was with real estate agents "who were experts on houses in my area of town," They did not seem to know the neighborhood as "advertised" or what the costs might be to get the house ready for whatever came next. This was unfortunate and a waste of my time. I asked a friend to help me "find a real estate agent who was honest and competent." She said that she knew just the person and referred me to Elliott. I was told that "I would vibe with him". It turned out that she was right. I found Elliott to be friendly, honest and competent. With the exception of a few curve balls, the house was successfully sold in 4-6 weeks. What I enjoyed most about this process was when Elliott had the lead role. Once he understood that I was a novice about this whole process, had lots of questions and needed him to tell me what was going to happen next. Things were great. I never got the sense that he was just covering the required legal bases and trying to make a quick pay check. I'm glad I don't have to sell a house again anytime soon. But if I have to in the future, I would call Elliott first to see if he had the time to take me on again." - Rod G.

★★★★★
"Elliott was great, and very helpful in getting the house on the market and getting it sold quickly. Would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to put their house on the market." - Chris M.

★★★★★
"Elliott was fantastic to work with! My partner and I were first time home buyers and a little nervous about buying in Austin because we had heard how competitive the market was. We had talked to a few real estate agents to make sure we chose the right one and Elliott and his team by far stood out because of their professionalism and responsiveness. Throughout the process, not only did he take extra time with us to answer our first time home buyer questions, but he also provided great referrals for potential lenders, pool contractors, and other important contacts. Elliott and Laura Wilson both gave great insights while viewing each house we visited and gave helpful strategies to help us land our dream house. In just a few weeks, we were able to get an offer approved and now we are all moved in and extremely happy in our dream house. I would recommend Elliott and his team to anyone who is looking to buy in the greater Austin area. They are super knowledgeable on every step of the process and all the neighborhoods. Guaranteed top tier service!" - Nick + Nicole

★★★★★
"I cannot describe Elliott Sanchez's service as anything less than exemplary. This will be the second home he has sold for our family and the third we have purchased with his guidance and expertise. He is truly an asset to the Compass team, as I’m sure you are already aware." - Angela C.

★★★★★
"Cheri is professional, responsible, authentic and kind. She was super helpful as a guide in the selling and buying process or homes for us, giving her wisdom and providing options at each step of the way. Her deep knowledge of the Austin market and the national real estate climate is an asset to the house decision-making process. She also has in her “back packet” a list of useful trade workers for the tasks you need to get done. I trust her completely and recommend her wholeheartedly. You are lucky to have Cheri Martz in your corner for any real estate transaction!" - Anonymous

★★★★★
"Having Sumina as my realtor was a blessing! Moving across state lines is stressful and she helped me with every detail and was my eyes and ears when I couldn’t be physically in Texas. She was responsive, professional, and attentive. Always following up and making sure my expectations are being met. I highly recommend when looking for a home in Austin to get Sumina as your realtor! Thank you for helping me find my home!!" - Temilola A.

★★★★★
"Elliott made our house-buying experience a breeze! In this ridiculous market, he helped us successfully navigate the purchase of the first home we viewed and put a bid on. He was thorough in explaining the process, and putting us in contact with the right people. We absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a Realtor®." - Luke S.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti from Compass helped me and my family buy 3 homes. She is a master negotiator and I loved working with her." - Nina S.

★★★★★
"Elliott, has been my realtor now for over 11 years, I bought my first home in Austin, and even a rental condo, and enjoy his regular reach outs like phone calls, newsletters and annual meet and greets. I could not ask for a more dedicated, and thoughtful friend that gives his honest opinion when asked." - Mike D.

★★★★★
"Sumina made quick work of getting my home sold and getting me into a new home, with next to no issue. When we did hit some bumps with our buyer and seller, the issues were dealt with swiftly. Closing on both homes happened right on time, and there were no unexpected surprises. Great negotiation - I got everything I needed and more on both transactions. Thank you to Sumina and her team for the great work!" - Paul A.

★★★★★
"If you're looking for a realtor that will personalize the process of buying a home, alleviate your stress, and make sure that all your needs and requirements are met along the way, look no further than Elliott Sanchez. Last year when we were looking to buy a home during one of the hottest times in the housing market, we felt discouraged -- housing prices were rising quickly every day, houses were on and off the market in the blink an eye and home ownership in Central Texas felt nearly out of reach -- until we met Elliott Sanchez. Elliott held our hand every step of the way -- through searching to find something we loved to making offers to having our offer accepted and beyond, he was there to support us the entire time. With his help and expertise, we were able to buy a home in the ever-growing, super-hip, BBQ Capital of Texas -- Lockhart, Texas. Not only does Elliott have a remarkable breadth of real estate and home buying knowledge, he is also a sensitive and compassionate ally in the home buying process. Simply put, he's the best and I can't recommend him enough. We'll definitely be working with him again." - Meg F.

★★★★★
" Elliott and team were amazing, always on point. Very helpful and insightful throughout the entire process, and especially when we had to overcame obstacles outside of our control. Highly recommend Elliott and his team, and will be calling him on our next real estate purchase. " - Andres T.

★★★★★
"Elliott is my go-to resource for all things real estate. He has helped me through five transactions within the Austin area and consistently provides excellent communication and expertise. The best thing about Elliott is his professionalism and honesty, even through our more difficult purchases. He will truly represent YOU and advise on what's best for you, versus trying to close the deal." - Jessica M.

★★★★★
"Our realtor was Elliott Sanchez, and he was great. Showed us so many houses, so we really had many options to choose from, was very professional and courteous!" - A. Allen

★★★★★
"Elliott came highly recommended by our realtor in the Bay Area. We decided to move forward with him almost immediately because of many reasons. First, we really valued his honesty and integrity. Second, he listened and truly understood our needs. We were a family of four, a newborn and a 3 year old, and were moving from California and buying a home in a new city. Lastly, he was extremely knowledgeable and helped us with the entire process from actually finding homes we were excited to see and all the way through closing and navigating the final stages of moving in to the home. I cannot recommend Elliott enough. He has turned in to a lifelong friend for us, we absolutely love him! Don’t look any further if you are buying a home in the Austin or around Rock, TX area." - Soumya N.

★★★★★
"We had a great experience with Elliot Sanchez. If you're looking at buying a home in Leander, Texas or surrounding areas, this is the realtor to go with. Wonderful professionalism and personally the most helpful realtor I've encountered to help us buy our first home while I was pregnant...or ever!! Elliott is personable, relatable and knowledgeable while remaining organized and a pro all at the same time. I love where we are now! Dream come true ending. Thank you Elliott!!" - Summer P.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti and her team are truly stellar professionals. We appreciated their patience and grace as we all navigated a super crazy and competitive real estate market. This is the second property we've purchased with her, and we recommend her services to ALL of our colleagues and community. She is highly intuitive and responsive, and we sing her praises constantly! Thank you Sumina, Laura, Bryan, and Tammy!!!" - Arelis P.

★★★★★
"Working with Sumina for our Austin relocation exceeded all of our expectations. We wanted to take a no-nonsense, aggressive approach in this competitive market and Sumina pinned the numbers down to a science so our very first offer was accepted. I highly recommend this team!" - Madisen B.

★★★★★
"Sumina and her team were just EXCEPTIONAL every step of the way and including now, even after I have already closed. I was in close contact with the team and felt extremely well supported during the entire process. Sumina spent a lot of extra time helping to explain and teach me (I'm a first-time home buyer). She was so patient and kind. Bryan was also a great asset to the team supporting me in the process he was very responsive, kind, calm, and helpful. Tammy and Jennifer really helped keep things together and helped tie things up nicely prior to closing. I can't imagine having had a better experience as a first-time home buyer than I did with this stellar team." - Lindsay K.

★★★★★
"Sumina was awesome! She is incredibly knowledgeable and helped make our selling process simple, smooth, and quick. We are so grateful for her kindness and professional expertise in selling our home/" - Chris M.

★★★★★
"We could not be happier working with Elliott. This is our third transaction with him, from our first home to now a second investment property, and we are hopeful to work with him again in the future. Elliott is creative and very intelligent about the Austin market and all-around easy to work with. That makes it pleasant for us, but I suspect in a market like ours, is crucial in terms of the other side dealing with us. A+ for sure!" - Jennifer W.

★★★★★
"Working with the Compass team has been a seamless (and fun) experience from start to finish. When the process began, I was excited yet also terrified to jump into the Austin real estate market, but Sumina and her team alleviated my home-buying stress and made the process way more efficient and enjoyable than I was expecting. I cannot praise Sumina enough for her thoroughness, expertise, intuition, and all-around badassery. I felt like I was in the best of hands. " - Jill M.

★★★★★
"Sumina and her team were utterly fabulous in every way! Thorough, responsive, and incredibly helpful. I have recommended her to everyone I know who is beginning to enter the home buying market! Can't say enough good things about Sumina and her team." - Ashley R.

★★★★★
"Cheri is absolutely the best realtor I have ever encountered. This latest sale is the third time I have used Cheri. She is dedicated, smart, and truly looks out for her client's best interest in all transactions. I highly recommend her to everyone I know. She understands the market, is honest, and sets realistic goals for her clients. Out of five stars, I rate her double that." - Cindy R.

★★★★★
"Sumina and Laura are the best! Love working with them. There is a personal touch throughout, professional guidance, and great communication. Thank you." - Lukasz C.

★★★★★
"We worked with Sumina and her team to find and purchase our first home. Years ago, a mutual acquaintance put us in touch with Sumina to help us find an apartment, and when it came time to house hunt, we reached back out to her. Her team met with us to set expectations about the Austin market, explain all the steps to us, give us guidance on how to proceed, super supportive for us while dealing with a wild market, and were extremely patient with all our questions. We genuinely appreciate the help of Sumina and her team and would recommend reading out to work with her." - Robert S.

★★★★★
"We appreciate Elliott very much! He has guided us through several property purchases and we are grateful for his expertise!" -Kristina F.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was excellent. She made the whole transaction very easy for us, kept us updated every step of the way." - Manoj

★★★★★
"I will start by saying Elliott Sanchez is absolutely amazing! I worked with him in 2019 when purchasing a home and the work he put in to make sure I was 100% satisfied was by far above and beyond the best customer service I have ever experienced. His efficiency and attention to detail landed me under contract in my dream home in less than a week from reaching out to him. I knew he would be my guy if and when I decided to sell. That time just came and once again, he took all of the guesswork out for me and lined up a bulletproof plan of attack for us. He has an incredible talent for helping you truly understand each step in the process and what to expect. Working with him again gave me plenty of confidence that my house would not only sell but it would sell for well over our agreed-upon list price. Low and behold, he sealed the deal with an offer $23,500 over our listing price. He kept me up to speed throughout the entire process up to and even after closing. I couldn’t have had a smoother sell and I couldn’t have found a better agent. Elliott Sanchez is the guy! " - Bobby L.

★★★★★
"I cannot describe Elliot's service as anything less than exemplarily. This will be the second home he has sold for our family and the third we have purchased with his guidance and expertise. He is truly an asset to the Compass team, as I’m sure you are already aware." - Evan L.

★★★★★
"Cheri is a fantastic realtor. She is organized, calm, and has great ideas. Cheri worked with us as a team and always listened to our concerns throughout the process. We worked with Cheri once before and there was no doubt in our minds that she was going to be our only choice. I also want to say how important it was for us to use Compass. The exposure, oversight, and reputation is important. I have been spreading the word about how great Cheri is. " - Kim D.

★★★★★
" I had a wonderful experience with Sumina Bhatti. We made our purchase long distance from NYC. Sumina and her team really rose to the challenge. " - Debra M.

★★★★★
"Sumina and her team were so helpful, informative, and patient at so many points along the way. We’re pleased that the closing on this property is going to happen.
In that spirit, I wanted to note with special emphasis the role that Laura Wilson played. She really admirably functioned in many ways. She did research; she answered questions; she answered more questions; she served as our Austin eyes; she provided car transportation without which I don’t think anything could have happened. She wrote and called on Thursdays, her day off. She explained the mechanics of the closing many times. She defined real estate terms and then did it again. She was always energetic, engaged, and professional. She was pleasant even as the finalization Trust seemed to lag. She was ready always to call back. We truly appreciate the work she has done for us.
Compass lived up to the strong recommendation which led us to you." - Debra + Dennis

★★★★★
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Sumina. I have been interacting with her for almost a year now and have always found her very professional, helpful, and knowledgeable going beyond work to help me out even with questions that were not directly related to her work. Being in Houston and able to travel to Austin only during the weekends, I appreciate her setting up the house showings during the weekend. Because of Sumina, my home buying experience has been absolutely stress-free. Thank you, Sumina!" - Manisha

★★★★★
"Having purchased 9 homes in my life, I can honestly say Elliott is right at the top of the list of agents we have dealt with over the years. Responsive, proactive, realistic...all the things you need your agent to be.
As this was our son’s first home purchase, having a professional partner like Elliot made what can be a very stressful experience a great experience.
You are fortunate to have Elliott on your team." - Jack M.

★★★★★
"It is very interesting for me that my relationship with Cheri started with a very small job of looking for a rental home for my husband more than 7 years ago. I'm lucky that Cheri has helped us. I was happy with the process of looking for a house with her at this time also. It's an unexpected market, but I can do the process with Cheri. I think it would have been difficult for me to succeed without Cheri's help. She hoped that I could find a good house as much as I could. She guided me well, so I didn't get confused by the market. Cheri is the professional and the best. I trust her and hope that I will continue to work with her in the future." - Miyoung S.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is great! She has helped us with three different places. We are so lucky to have her." - Joanna W.

★★★★★
"Cheri was AWESOME! She was extremely helpful in getting my dear friend's house on the market. Excellent price and closing went smoothly on our end. She was very knowledgeable about the market trends out in that area. She helped me when I got frustrated with the appraisal people. She explained what is needed and even help that person keep the process moving forward. I am very thankful for her help, and when and if any of my friends need a realtor, I will recommend her." - Pat W.

★★★★★
"It was a delight working with Sumina and her team! From the first conversation, Sumina was an excellent source of knowledge. She also consoled and encouraged us as we tried to navigate the crazy Austin market. We felt completely confident in her, and I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. " - Jessica C.

★★★★★
"We were so not prepared for all the work needed to be done to find and purchase a home, but honestly, with Sumina, everything was easier! She so nice and definitely knows the market. We're genuinely lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her!" - Eric G.

★★★★★
"Sumina was great! She and Laura really made the buying process understandable and painless. They were never too busy to answer my questions or go to an open house. I'm very lucky to have worked with them and will definitely recommend them and Compass to anyone I know buying a home." - Jeffrey P.

★★★★★
"Cheri's savvy made it possible for us to buy our building originally for almost half-price. Equally, seven years later, it was that same savvy that managed (in the span of a weekend) to sell our house for over our asking price, which was almost DOUBLE what we expected to get. So to say she came through for us is an understatement. We couldn't have done it without her. We feel like we won the lottery. She also made the entire process absolutely simple and painless. I have recommended her before, and I would wholeheartedly do so again." - Jack B.

★★★★★
"If I could summarize my experience in one line, I'd say, " We had absolute trust in Elliott to search for and recommend options based on our lifestyle and budget, that we did the entire process from another state!" As first-time home buyers, Elliott walked us through the home buying process, explained the Austin market to us, and walked us through the portal. He did detailed walkthroughs on the homes we liked, the neighborhood, the home, and any callouts that we should consider through facetime. Once we saw a few homes and the budget we were working with, Elliott recommended that we expand our search to new constructions and found our first home because of that recommendation! We'd recommend Elliott to anyone who wants a trusted advisor in their home purchasing process. " - Sid R.

★★★★★
"We can not say enough about Elliott. We had owned the same house for 35 years in a small rural town of 20,000 in Central Texas. The process has changed greatly since then. But Elliott was amazing at not only making us feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire process, but he was equally stellar at being knowledgeable, professional, and smart. Thus, the entire experience from start to finish was genuinely wonderful. I would recommend Elliott in a heartbeat to anyone looking to purchase a home. After we closed, Elliott continued to show his people skills by the presentation of a housewarming gift that was very special. Terri and I will always be indebted to Elliott. " - Larry M.

★★★★★
"Five stars for Cheri Martz! She is knowledgeable, thorough, and has a good idea of what is important to her customers. A true pro. I recommend her to all our friends. " - Curtis W.

★★★★★
"Elliott has been a really helpful person in my life since helping me find my first rental in Austin 7 years ago. Through that process, buying my first house and then selling it six years later, I have recommended Elliott to any person where the topic of real estate has come up. He's a good guy, he's very professional, and he's really patient. That amongst many other skills he's acquired through experience or just by his nature has certainly made working with him exceed any expectations I could have had." - Dave S.

★★★★★
"Sumina has exceeded my expectations from start to finish. She is my go-to person for real estate knowledge, investment decisions, and great customer service." - Niket V.

★★★★★
"Once again, Cheri Martz guided us through a successful real estate transaction, this time on the sale side. She provided help on the front end as we prepped our place for sale, offered great analytics to help with pricing, guided us through multiple offers, and got us through to a smooth closing. Buying or selling, we love working with Cheri!" - Trudy H.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti and Laura Wilson were great to work with throughout the journey of buying our first home! They were very patient, insightful, and brought chill energy, which was good to reassure us. We got all the information we needed in a very timely manner, and they were so open to keep a constant line of communication, which was especially important as we neared our close. They kept us on track with everything from inspections to legalese reviews. We had them on top of mind as a recommendation during our rental days, so we were really glad to work with them again for buying. We would recommend this great team!" - Karen + Alex

★★★★★
"As always, Sumina has been great to work with. She is professional and knowledgeable about the Austin market. All my transactions worked like a clock with all her due-diligence and planning." - Rakesh S.

★★★★★
"We worked with Cheri Martz of Compass, and she was nothing short of outstanding! As first-time homebuyers, the process appeared daunting initially, but Cheri made sure to patiently guide us through each phase of the process. Not only did she help us understand what to expect at each phase of home buying, but she used her killer negotiating skills to our benefit multiple times during our inspection and appraisal. We will forever be grateful to Cheri and Compass for helping us find our perfect home. " - Alaina H.

★★★★★
"It's very fortunate that I met Cheri. Cheri helped me a lot, from the small questions to providing me with a reliable solution in this rapidly changing market. Cheri tried her best to stick with the guidelines we set. The day before the closing date, there was a thunderstorm, and Cheri took a ladder to the house and checked for the leaking in the roof. I was very impressed. I appreciate it. Cheri is best. Thanks a lot to Cheri guiding me in this long process." - Miyoung S.

★★★★★
"When our family decided it was time to look for a new home we could spend the next 10-15 years in, I got a recommendation for Cheri. After one meeting, we knew we were in good hands. We felt supported, informed, and prepared along the entire way. Whether it was a silly question that popped into my head in the middle of the night or a serious need when it came to negotiating the final details of our purchase, Cheri was amazing. Highly recommend working with this great team!" - Danielle S.

★★★★★
"Considering the fact the transaction was able to transpire during these uncertain “COVID“ times is a miracle. My son John was in escrow back in March on another property being represented by a very inexperienced agent, and as they say, things happen for a reason, cannot be more the truth. That transaction ended up in us, terminating the agreement and getting out of it because my son was laid off from his job. As soon as he was able to return to work and develop a relationship with Elliot, things really started to head in the right direction. My first encounter with Elliot was very informative, and he came across as extremely experienced. This was a very unusual property given it was a new build and on a multi divided lot. Additionally, as you may be aware, I am a real estate investor in California and have worked with many agents in my time, and I can tell when somebody cares about the transaction, and even if they don’t have the answers, they make you feel as if they are on top of it. This is how Elliot made us feel. We would have loved as parents to be with John to help him through this process, but we were not, and it was very comforting to know that he was in good hands with Elliot. Compass has a good guy on their team, and as they say, you’re only as good as the people who work for you." - John S.

★★★★★
"Elliott was great! Our son was the client and a first-time homebuyer. Elliott was great in educating him on home buying, navigating him through the ins and outs of real estate, and keeping him informed. I totally appreciate his attention to detail and recommend Elliott Sanchez to anyone interested in Austin real estate!" - Lynn S.

★★★★★
"We were so happy to have Cheri Martz as our Realtor. She gave us great advice that helped us to sell our home. We felt like she was in our corner the whole time. There are a lot of ups and downs with selling a home. Cheri's professionalism and knowledge of real estate helped us to feel like we were in great hands. We would be happy to work with Cheri anytime." - Debbie T.

★★★★★
"We just finished working with Elliott Sanchez for the second time. He helped us find our first home about five years ago, and we were so pleased with the process, we reached out to him again this time. Elliott is very well versed in the Austin real estate market and goes the extra mile on behalf of his clients. He literally brought surprises for our two young children to keep them occupied during the closing! Excellent real estate agent." - Jennifer W.

★★★★★
"Sumina and Laura were both great to work with. They almost always got back to me in a timely manner, they answered all of my questions, and they had great insight on the properties I viewed. I was actually referred to Sumina by a friend of mine, and I will definitely recommend her to friends of mine when they start looking to purchase a home." - Morgan H.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti is simply the best. Several friends and colleagues highly recommended her, and we were not disappointed. Buying your first house can be overwhelming - we didn't know much going in - but Sumina made the process clear, digestible, pressure-free, and lots of fun! She was extremely professional while being personable, quick to respond to questions, and never seemed annoyed at our lack of knowledge. She's just an overall wonderful person who's incredible at her job. I'd highly recommend her (and have!) to anyone looking for a Realtor in Austin. " - Kate O.

★★★★★
"I am always so impressed with Sumina and her ability to work with people. I have used her for both of my homes and also recommend my friends use her as well (which I have heard good feedback about as well)! You won't go wrong working with this company in my experience." - Jason

★★★★★
"My wife and I worked with Sumina to buy our first home. She was extremely knowledgeable, explaining the ins-and-outs of home buying, how to subtly strengthen an offer. What was most significant to us was her patience. We had a limited budget, but also several important priorities, which made finding the right place extremely difficult. Nevertheless, Sumina worked diligently with us for a year and a half, answering our many questions, taking us on tours, preparing offers, and more. I’d recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home, and she will certainly be our first choice if/when we are looking to sell." - Jameson J.

★★★★★
"We were grateful to have Sumina's help in buying our first home. Although I had known her for a few years, we started looking for a place in the Spring. She met with us at her office and gave us an overview of what it was like to buy a home. She encouraged us to check out open houses and let her know if there were other places we wanted to see. She also set up a search, so homes of interest were automatically sent to us. Sumina was great about being in touch and making time to meet us when we found properties we wanted to see. She never rushed us and asked smart questions to help us refine our thinking about what we were looking for in a home. In August, we made our first offer, a backup. We didn’t get it, but Sumina walked us through the process and helped us figure out the takeaways.
When the time came, Sumina introduced us to a great inspector and helped us understand what the inspection report meant. She guided us through an extended option period with lots of back and forth about repairs and concessions and helped us figure out what was important to negotiate for. Sumina included a few thoughtful touches to make closing and moving a little easier and very special. We love our house and are very grateful to Sumina for her guidance and support throughout the whole process. Also, Sumina’s assistant Laura was terrific to work with and very flexible when we wanted to get into a property to show out of town family or take last-minute measurements." - E. Samara W.

★★★★★
"My wife and I worked with Sumina Bhatti buying our first house and would highly recommend her. She knows her stuff, down to earth, knows what to look out for in properties, and felt like she had our back throughout the process. Whether you’re getting your first house or fourth, you’re in great hands." - Chris + Ismary T.

★★★★★
"Khoa and I loved working with Elliot. He was referred to us by my sister in law at Austin Independence Title, and I’m so glad she did. He knew exactly what we wanted. He wasn’t pushy and I fully trusted his opinion. We were out of town a lot, and I was so confident that Elliot could look at a potential house for us, and we would trust him enough to put an offer on something without even viewing it.
He also didn’t just show us a house, but he made sure to point out important things. I.e., review the foundation, check the electrical, make sure things were installed and wired correctly, check drainage and possible leak issues, how well the air flowed. That was really important to us. He also responded to all emails, calls, and text messages in a timely manner, even when he was on vacation.
I always felt like he had our backs and wanted us to be in the right house at the right price. We’ve dealt with lots of Realtors before since this isn’t our first house. He was also very resourceful after we signed then contracts. He knew lots of contractors for us to call. He’s also been checking up on us, and I feel so bad that we’ve been slow to respond with the renovations, move, and traveling. We truly do not have anything bad to say about Elliot or even anything that needs improvements." - Trang N.

★★★★★
"Our experience with Sumina has been far above and beyond what we could have asked for. We were introduced to her three years ago, and she has been very professional and consistent from day one through our entire process. She truly has a deep concern and cares for her clients, which allows everything else to flow much smoother. Words can not express our gratitude and thankfulness for having her on our side. Much love and appreciation for her." - Jerry T.

★★★★★
"Sumina is someone I truly trust. She's very knowledgeable and made our closing feel painless. She not only was just our Realtor, but we actually gained a friend who truly cared about us and wanted to make sure our needs were met. I'm so glad our daughter recommended Sumina!" - Jolene T.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz and her assistant Jennifer responded to every question quickly. We got a fair price and Cheri represented our needs very well. Thank you, so grateful to both Cheri and Jennifer. I highly recommend working with Cheri and Compass.." - Kay W.

★★★★★
"Cheri is an excellent real estate professional. She very carefully interviewed us to ascertain the type of house we wanted, the price range we were looking for, and also garnered personal information as to our interests to help her find the appropriate location for us. Once we purchased our new home, Cheri was always there to answer any questions or concerns we had. She also gave us access to her competent assistant, Jennifer. Our closing went off without a hitch, thanks to her attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend Cheri to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Austin area." - Rose + George G.

★★★★★
"Cheri just helped us buy our third home (our second with Cheri) and she made it seem so easy. Like a lot of other people, these days, my wife and I are way too busy with our day jobs to invest time in the many details of a move. And we didn't have to because Cheri Martz handled the dirty details better than we would have ourselves, and with a great attitude too. She even showed up to our closing bearing personalized gifts. She will ALWAYS be the person we call for real estate advice." - Ian D.

★★★★★
"There is something special about Elliott Sanchez and his team. Elliott is an incredible resource and made great observations and recommendations; on everything from service providers to market conditions to negotiation. Every person on Elliott's team was thorough, professional and proactive. This was the best experience we have ever had, after buying and selling multiple properties in other states. Faced with our short timeline from a recent out of state move (and a pretty specific list of features), they took the stress out of the whole experience by being truly expert guides. They were unfailing in their approach to understanding and addressing our questions and concerns. Best of all, each member of the team was not only helpful and expert but also kind. This can be rare and it is wonderful when you find it. I can't imagine our experience being any better, and we will be looking for opportunities to refer them." - Krysten C.

★★★★★
"We have been delighted once again to use Cheri for our real estate needs. This time it was on the buy side, and she made the experience feel like smooth sailing. She was a huge help in making our negotiations successful in a situation where there were multiple cash offers on a home we wanted to purchase. We are extremely satisfied with our purchase and with Cheri's expertise getting us through a super quick closing that left everyone feeling like it was a win-win!" - Trudy H.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was fantastic to work with. She was diligent, responsive, and an excellent negotiator. I would recommend Cheri and Compassto anyone looking for a home." - Alessandro S.

★★★★★
"Cheri is the best! She got a great price for us in just one day. She made everything so easy and efficient there was absolutely no hassle. Communication was clear, timely and pleasant. I am very happy with this entire experience and could not ask for anything better. Cheri Martz is a real professional and I highly recommend her." - Michaelle C.

★★★★★
"If you want an average home sale experience, working with a tired agent whose efforts on selling your house are directly proportional to the amount of commission they'll earn, do NOT choose Cheri Martz of Compass! She's fueled with super powers that keep her invested in marketing and selling your property as if it was her own, regardless of the size of the sale. Her negotiating skills are enviable, and she won't rest until she gets you the best possible price in the most expeditious way. We've used Cheri for two different sales and one purchase, and I would never, ever, think of using anyone else. She's the possible best choice no matter which side of the sale you're on." - Ryan + Mikki P.

★★★★★
"The phrase "exceeds my expectations" does not come close to Sumina's performance. If there were a Realtor "Medal of Honor" award, she would definitely earn that metal. From the very beginning in negotiating the contract, she was able to capture the benefits that I had not expected. As my mortgage company could not meet multiple deadlines, in what can only be described as a nightmare of inefficiency, resulting in three extensions translating into 51-day funding, Sumina was able to save the day. I believe if it were not for her, this deal would have fallen through on multiple occasions. She was able to calm all parties, work with the mortgage company, seller's agent and myself to get us to closing. A large portion of this work was done while she on her vacation and out of the country. I would like to also mention and thank her assistant, Laura Wilson, for helping during Sumina's vacation absence. In short, I would highly recommend Sumina Bhatti and Compass to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate." - Araya M.

★★★★★
"We have loved working with Sumina. She really helped us through the process of buying our first home. Sumina was a sweet agent who matched our personalities well. I would definitely use Sumina again and pass on her name to anyone who needs an agent." - Jalissa L.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti was recommended by a friend at work and was our guide through this homeowner process. She is everything we could have asked for and more. Our process of buying our home wasn't easy. We visited over 40 homes on our home-buying journey, and it was definitely a learning experience. We thought we knew what we wanted, but you don't know until you actually start visiting homes. We learned about what we liked, what we didn't, and through Sumina's expertise, gave us a lot of insights, guided our hands for things to look out for and if the home was really worth it. Communication is key, especially when buying a home, and Sumina and her team were on top of things from day 1. From the initial email to her from being interested in a home to our 1-hr online video chat presentation/consult, to the following back-and-forth emails, they were always timely and kept us on schedule throughout. We also had a nifty little group chat which helped a ton towards the end. Anyone who tells you buying is not stressful is lying (unless you're buying new). You're potentially dealing with the seller(s) and their Realtor. In our case, the seller's Realtor was a pain in the you know what. But Sumina was on top of things and always quick to let us know of any updates (or even no update updates). We had multiple hurdles, multiple amendments to contracts and Sumina guided us through this promptly and swiftly. Once our offer got accepted through this hopefully last house buying journey, I'm very glad and appreciative we went with Sumina. She always had our best intentions in mind, and her only care was that we got the right house for us. Thanks, Sumina and your outstanding team of realty professionals (Jennifer, Ashley, and Laura a big shout to you as well)." - Andrew S.

★★★★★
"I asked a co-worker who sold their house, and they told me they'd used someone who had helped another co-worker buy their own home. So I am a third-generation Sumina! Sumina Bhatti is a go-to Realtor. She is patient. She doesn't hesitate to make suggestions based on her superior marketing knowledge. Then you get the whole team too! Everyone I worked with was very professional. I will keep recommending Sumina to everyone I meet." - Arwen L.

★★★★★
"Sumina is a pleasure to work with. She is a very giving person which makes the journey to sell and purchase our homes a joyous and fun experience. She instills the trust and confidence we need and that is why we keep coming back to Sumina. Should we ever decide to stay in one home, we will miss her deeply. But knowing us, we will probably buy or sell again in the near future. We will definitely keep Compass in our "favorites"." - Mike W.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti has been our Realtor for three transactions now. She is knowledgeable and professional. We appreciate Sumina's expertise in negotiating as well as navigating any issues that come up to make sure that everything comes out in our best interest. I highly recommend Sumina to be a buyer or sellers agent; we've had great experiences with her on both sides of the transaction!" - Amber W.

★★★★★
"I would like to say that I had a great experience with Compass. Sumina Bhatti was my Realtor, and she was very instrumental from start to finish. As a first-time home-buyer, I had no idea about the process, and Sumina walked me through everything and answered all of my questions throughout the process, start to finish!" - Menelike D.

★★★★★
"This is the fifth transaction that Cheri Martz has completed for us. She is our \go-to\" Realtor, and we love working with her. She is super smart, very fair, and an extremely great communicator. We always know where we are in the process, what our options are, and that we are in great hands. Whether buying or selling, Cheri is the best! " - Trudy + John H.

★★★★★
"Sumina was fantastic! As a first-time homebuyer, Sumina walked me through the steps and honestly made me feel at ease with the whole process. Her knowledge of Austin was outstanding, and she consistently provided me with insights to consider. I never felt like she was trying to get me to buy the first thing; if fact, Sumina was pointing out pros and cons of each place we looked at which was very refreshing. She set early and realistic expectations (e.g., there is no perfect house) based on the parameters I gave her and took very detailed notes of things I mentioned as deal breakers. I could go on and on about how wonderful Sumina is, but I suspect you already know this." - Christopher P.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez made our experience as first-time home sellers fantastic! From the initial discussion, providing a roadmap for how things would proceed, until we signed on the final contract and received the money in our account, Elliott was there for us every step of the way. He provided insights and experience regarding some things we would never have thought of on our own. And we were fully supported in every decision we made that was right for our family. All of our texts, emails, and calls were answered promptly, and when we were ready, Elliott made sure the house was perfectly priced for the market. Elliott's confidence and competence made all the difference, and he'll definitely be our go-to for any future real estate transactions!" - Amy T.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti is the best! As first-time homebuyers, she made us feel at ease every step of the way. Admittedly, we knew very little going into the home buying process, and Sumina made us feel like we were her only priority and that no question was a dumb question. She was always quick to respond to the zillion and one questions we had for her and offered her expert advice which helped us make some difficult decisions. Sumina seems to know everyone, which is great as she has tons of resources that we were, and are still able to utilize. Sumina is the Realtor that will go to bat for her clients, standing up for you when you won't stand up for yourself. She came highly recommended from friends, and we completely understand why after having the privilege to work with her ourselves. We will continue to do the same, and recommend Sumina to anyone looking to buy or sell a home because you cannot find anyone better than her. One would consider the relationship over once the house has been closed on, but not with Sumina. She has continued to reach out to us, making sure we are adjusting well and answering any remaining questions. We have been truly blessed to find such an amazing Realtor, one that we now consider a great friend!" - Cherice + Melissa M.

★★★★★
"It has been a pleasure working with Sumina to buy our first investment property in Austin, TX. We have been very impressed with her competence, efficiency, responsiveness, and pragmatism right from our first interaction with her. Sumina is extremely methodical and has a concrete process that makes it easy to make decisions quickly. Her initial overview of Austin going over key areas, good school neighborhoods, public transport hotspots and prominent locations was very useful. She then worked with us to create a framework of criteria that we would look for houses within the area, price, schools, property age, property style and HOA. This ensured that houses that showed up in our search almost always fit our base criteria, so it was a productive exercise looking at the search results, picking ones we liked. She was always cognizant of the fact that this was an investment property, so helped narrow down the optimal size and age of homes we should look at, that would ensure we had decent returns on the investment. One of the challenges of being remote from the place where you seek to invest is the inability to physically go and see properties to determine if they are a good fit. Sumina marvelously helped address this gap by creating informative and relevant video walkthroughs of each of the houses we shortlisted. Her candid, unbiased feedback about the different aspects of the property played a big part in our decision-making process. Knowing if the house is close to a busy junction for example or if it is located closer to more commercial complexes, is something that can be determined more obvious when viewing it in person. Sumina was very detailed in her summary of any property we requested her to check out on our behalf, and she covered all of these characteristics as points to note, so we didn't miss any detail. Once we identified the houses we wanted to place offers on, Sumina handled the negotiation process very professionally, always keeping our interest in mind. She coordinated the offer process, amendments, inspections and closed with diligence, offering valuable advise when we had questions. Sumina is very personable and easy to work with. Our first home buying experience with her has been amazing, and we would be happy to recommend Sumina and Compass to others who might be looking to buy in Austin." - Manasvini + Sri C.

★★★★★
"Sumina helped me buy my first home, and it's hard for me to describe exactly how much I valued her guidance, support, and expertise. Hire her - I can't recommend her enough! Sumina is extremely knowledgeable, forever patient and positive, always available when you need her, and nimbly guided my unusual offer to completion. She helped me understand the market and the process so I could determine if it was the right time for me to buy. She was there for me at every step of the process, pointing out warning signs and resell potential when searching for the right house; giving me the expert advice I needed to make the hard decisions during the offer and option periods. Suina is still there for me after the closing, checking in to see how she can help make this a home for me. Sumina knows Austin in and out, seen every trick in the book, and I have no doubt that she'll do everything possible to help you with your real estate transaction. Sumina and Compass are truly experts at their job. Hiring Sumina is a no-brainer!" - Mary C.

★★★★★
"Sumina is a gem! She is a rare find in real estate because she gives you the truth. Sumina is realistic and logical in how she approaches all transactions. She is an expert in real estate and answered every question we had with confidence and clarity. We have known Sumina for almost seven years and have had the privilege of working with her as buyer and sellers. Both transactions were smooth and seamless. We cannot thank Sumina enough for her business prowess and friendship." - Rich + Sara

★★★★★
"Cheri was fabulous; she was actually the seller's agent when we bought our home four years ago. Cheri did such a wonderful job marketing the home that we knew we wanted her to represent us when it was our turn to sell. This was the first time Tasneem or myself had ever sold a property, and Cheri held our collective hands through the entire process. We were traveling abroad during the home sale, and Cheri's communication throughout was excellent. She made what could have been a very stressful situation nearly worry free for us. Overall, it was a wonderful experience working with Cheri, and we would highly recommend her to anyone else interested in buying or selling property." - Yusuf + Tasneem R.

★★★★★
"There just are not enough words in the English dictionary to describe our experience with Sumina. She was truly an answer to prayers. Not only are we completely new to Austin (and Texas for that matter) but this was our first home purchase together. Sumina made us feel like we were the pros. She went above and beyond and always stayed in contact with us and was very knowledgeable. She pointed out things we couldn't even see or didn't consider. Her knowledge of Austin was very helpful as well. As newbies, having someone give us suggestions on things to do and most importantly, places to eat is a breath of fresh air. She went to bat for us on so many occasions and was very patient with us during this process. I seriously can't thank her enough. We cannot stop talking about her to our family and friends. Now we just need to win the lotto so she can help us buy our upgrade. No in all seriousness, Sumina was fantastic, and we are so grateful to have her as our Realtor (now she is also a friend). Thank you." - Jenelle S.

★★★★★
"We worked with Sumina at Compass, and she was absolutely fantastic! She was very patient, thorough and thoughtful while working with us and we would highly recommend anyone to her. She's extremely knowledgeable about the Austin real estate market and made the stressful process of buying a house much more manageable. Sumina was with us every step of the way, and we see her a friend and adviser." - Gezim D.

★★★★★
"Elliot Sanchez and the entire Compass team made the whole home buying experience a breeze. Elliot's understanding of Austin not only as a market but as a community made the process as comfortable as possible. The communication at every step, every level, was impeccable. This is my second experience using Compass and will not be my last." - Jeff M.

★★★★★
"My family and I chose to work with Compass, specifically, Sumina Bhatti, and it has been an excellent experience. Sumina is highly knowledgeable and professional, all the while maintaining a positive and calm demeanor in all circumstances. Sumina guided us in our first home buying experience, and we are so fortunate to have had her advising us. I highly recommend Sumina and Compass." - Veena V.

★★★★★
"Sumina was and has been such a pleasure to work with. I was very apprehensive about going through the real estate process again because home buying was so stressful the first time. This time I was selling and buying, but Sumina somehow made it bearable. From the beginning, she presented a detailed plan and timeline for the sale of my townhome, was very well organized, extremely patient and most importantly, reliable. I was able to keep in constant communication with her about the selling process, and home buying process which we are still going through. I was most impressed with her responsibility and care for clients, in that she still managed to check in during vacation time even though she had left backup agents in place (that is truly above and beyond). Sumina also seems to have a genuine interest in personal details of what makes a home for each and does not go through the motions or check the box, but instead is familiar with what will work or not work for you, and stays ahead of the curve on potential homes. After working through the summer and not finding a new home in time, I decided to take a break and come back with a fresh mind and new energy when the market picks up again in spring of 2018. I look forward to working with Sumina again, as I can't imagine starting over with someone new. Thank you Sumina, and Compass team for your stellar services!" - Olivia G.

★★★★★
"Sumina went above and beyond to help us with our home search! She was incredibly organized, thoughtful, patient and thorough in her approach to orienting us to the Austin real estate market. It is clear that she draws from a deep base of knowledge and genuinely cares about finding her clients a place that is the right fit. Along each step of the way, she was a source of consistent support and guidance. Also, she brings a great sense of humor and is delightfully candid. I initially heard about Sumina through work and will pass along the recommendation to home-seeking colleagues. In fact, my Aunt Lisa is planning on reaching out in January to find a new house. A hearty thanks to Sumina and the Compass team!" - Ariel + Ebru T.

★★★★★
"I can't say enough about the job Cheri Martz did for us in our recent move. We needed to sell our house and needed top dollar for it (of course, who doesn't?). Cheri worked alongside my husband and I every step of the way. She helped guide us on the best approach to get our house on the market and sell at a top price. We were under contract in less than a week!! Cheri also helped us navigate the world of buying a new build which is a whole new experience. She was always available to answer any questions we had (and we had a lot!). We would without hesitation recommend her to anyone looking for a Realtor. She definitely has her clients' needs/wants and best interests at heart and is passionate about what she does." - Amy S.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is an excellent Realtor! She is honest, trustworthy, and does everything possible to make a home buying and home selling experience a pleasure! I wish we'd have bought our first house with her. She came in and helped us decide how to best set up our home in order to make sure we got the most we could for our house. With Cheri's guidance our house sold in less than a week and we had multiple offers to choose from. She also helped us navigate buying a home from a builder. She is an expert negotiator. We got an incredible deal on our new home and she was with us every step of the way. If you want to work with an honest, straight shooter who has her clients best interest at heart, call Cheri!" - Reese M.

★★★★★
"I was incredibly impressed with Elliot's work as my real estate agent. I began working with him not knowing the location or type of home I was looking for yet his clear understanding of the market and thorough consultation of my needs found us the perfect home in just a few weeks. Once locked in on the right home, Elliot masterfully negotiated a sale price well below our target. Elliot made my experience as a first time home buyer a fantastic success, and I'll recommend him to all my friends and family looking for a home." - Trey S.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz and her complete team were amazing. My wife and I felt comfortable every step of the way and ended up with a wonderful home, and we also felt protected throughout the entire process." - Terence D.

★★★★★
"It was awesome working with Sumina! Sumina rocked! We couldn't have done it without her help and expertise!" - Jason B.

★★★★★
"This is the second house we've bought using Cheri as our Realtor. I would never consider using anyone else. She goes FAR beyond the norm in providing excellent communication, service, and troubleshooting. This last transaction involved a very \challenging\" seller; Cheri managed to get several minor repairs done to the house is spite of the seller's foot-dragging. Knowing that there were problem spots on the roof, Cheri got a roofer to make repairs the day before the last big rains came. This is the kind of forward-thinking that we have grown accustomed to when dealing with Cheri, and an example of why we would never consider using anyone but her in future transactions. She certainly works harder than any other Realtor I've ever dealt with. Her personal attention to client's needs and her professionalism sets her above the rest." - Bill G.

★★★★★
"From the moment I met Elliot, I knew we'd make a great team. His knowledge regarding the market and where movements and appreciation may be moving were priceless. Behind every great professional is a team of people who keep the train moving. This was not an exception in Elliot's case. During our journey, he went on vacation for a few days, and his team didn't miss a beat. Perhaps the best experience with Elliot was when it came down to the negotiation process. Our deal required a keen negotiator and Elliot knocked it out of the park. I'll be referring him to absolutely everyone I know buying a home in Austin. It's not often you get a Realtor that has so much personal experience to draw from." - Manny F.

★★★★★
"Elliott was and is stellar! My wife and I have been looking for a home in ATX for a couple of years now, and he has been with us the whole way! Buying a home remotely is a bit of a unique challenge, and Elliott has provided us with service above and beyond to help make that happen and keep us comfortable along the way. He continues to provide us support with coordinating with the builder who we purchased from as well. I am very happy with the job he has done and look forward to purchasing a few more properties from him in the years to come!" - Greg E.

★★★★★
"We had a very good experience with Sumina. Sumina is very professional and very friendly. We really liked Sumina and will recommend her to our family and friends." - Pragna + Rashmi

★★★★★
"Cheri is simply the best and I can't recommend her highly enough." - Sallee + Jim F.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez was my Compass agent, and he is fantastic! Elliott goes above and beyond to help and guide his clients through a sometimes stressful process. Elliott also speaks candidly and gives realistic expectations for every step of the process. He updates you when appropriate, all the while working very diligently behind the scenes. I highly recommend Elliott and his team." - Shannon D.

★★★★★
"Cheri did an amazing job. It was a bit of a wild ride this last couple of months. Cheri managed to keep things as calm as possible as she steered us through multiple offers, last minute cancellations, and the normal stress that goes along with selling a family home of 13 years. We have used Cheri in the past, both for buying and selling, and will be using her again soon to sell a rental property. I recommend her strongly. She knows the business well and is an excellent communicator which is critical to me." - Trudy H.

★★★★★
"Our experience with Elliott was great. We were a little pessimistic about being assigned a Realtor when we started perusing the website, and honestly didn't plan to use him because of that, but I'm glad we did. We started checking out the website when we were still in research mode and still saving our down payment. Elliott checked in with us right away, and I explained our situation. He was happy to let me lead on the timing. There were a few times that he knew we weren't quite there with our finances but still met us to show us a house. He also happily answered any questions I emailed him with, even though we weren't an official client of his yet. Elliot was always able to meet us right away when we sent in requests, and he was very knowledgeable about the market and the financing piece. We learned a lot every time we met with him. I also felt like he was on our side and did a great job advocating for us throughout the process. We enjoyed his personality as well, and we got along with him very well. He was professional and also laid-back. We would definitely refer our friends to him and will most likely contact him when the time comes to sell our house. Also, out of all the realty websites I perused while researching, I have to say the Compass was the most user-friendly." - Ashley C.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez is an exceptional agent with outstanding levels of both patience and diligence. To say I made his job difficult in helping find my first home would be an understatement. Between countless showings and almost a year of searching for the right house, he constantly went above and beyond to find my perfect fit. Even in the days after signing, he went out of his way to make sure everything I did was moving forward and was handled correctly. He also educated me on the little things that a first time home owner could easily overlook. I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Elliott, 10/10 an appreciable experience!" - Bailey B.

★★★★★
"Cheri managed the best move I have experienced. After helping us find the house based on our specifications, she connected us with both an excellent mortgage broker and a top of the line inspector. Cheri helped us work through numerous challenges - bidding against competition for the house and negotiating for a lower price based on the inspection report - and communicated with us efficiently and thoughtfully throughout. I can't say enough good things about her service; my wife and I will now look to her as a partner on future real estate deals. In this hot market, you need an aggressive champion on your side. Honestly, it felt like a day in court with a better attorney than your adversary." - Ian D.

★★★★★
"Sumina was an excellent agent. She is informed, a great listener, and made me feel at ease through the whole home buying process. She not only is professional and excellent at what she does, but she also takes the time and effort to go above and beyond to make me feel that my business is appreciated. This really means a lot. I have already recommended Sumina to other potential clients and will do so moving forward. Sumina is the only agent I trust." - Nina K.

★★★★★
"I have known Elliott Sanchez for a few years, through his wife, Natalie. When it came time for my home purchase, it was a simple choice of who to turn to. His professionalism, care, and thoroughness are all exactly what I expected and received from him. He made the process enjoyable and I never felt out of the loop or in the dark. He was always able to make time for showings and any questions that I had. Elliott will not only be my Realtor for all future buying/selling, but also a good friend." - Adam S.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is the greatest. She was a great help in the purchase of our home - so much so that we didn't even consider calling anyone else when the time came to sell. All her hard work and guidance has resulted in a remarkable selling experience. She went the extra mile at every turn - even putting us in touch with a wonderful agent in our new destination. Thanks, Cheri!!" - Sean W.

★★★★★
"Simply put, Sumina Bhatti is an exceptional realtor! Those who have had the good fortune to work with her can certainly attest to this truth. As first time home buyers, my wife, Emily, and I had questions...many questions. Sumina not only answered them all, but did so happily with kindness and patience. Throughout the entire process (viewings, inspection, offer, closing, etc.) we were supported with extensive market insight, candid conversations, and timely humor. When you are making such a large purchase and/or sale, it is important to feel comfortable, safe, and confident in your choices. Sumina's commitment, patience, and transparency will surely leave you at ease and assured in taking that next big step. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, you need to look no further than Sumina Bhatti at Compass. You will not regret your choice." - Christian F.

★★★★★
"To be honest, when we invited Cheri over to take a look of our previous house, we really did not know what to expect. The house was big, lack of renovation, things needed some touch-up and my parents were about to move to the east coast to help babysit my newborn nephew... Things were coming one after another without stopping and my family was about to go through a major change after 16 years of living in Austin. Cheri and team provided us with recommendations about what the house needed to look more up to date, we did our best to get the house renovated and after completion, we hired Cheri as our agent. During all this time, Cheri provided a weekly update to us about what was going on. Cheri shared her plans in how to proceed when things were slow; she kept us informed on the outcome of any open house events, she always showed optimism, even when we sort of guessed that market was somewhat slow. Cheri always sounded positive in her updates. Now, people could say that Cheri is getting paid to do so, but still, the way that Cheri delivered the information to us made us feel hopeful during tough times. After getting the offer, again Cheri had shown that she had done her homework/research about the current market situation and guided us to make correct decisions through the negotiation. I believe the price which the house was sold pretty much speaks for itself that the deal was good. Yes, we, as the seller, were very patient, but without having an agent, who is fully aware of the situation, guiding us through the process, it would have been very difficult. In summary, we are very pleased and appreciative with Cheri as our agent. We definitely would recommend Cheri and Compass to our friends." - David C.

★★★★★
"Simply said, Cheri is the best real estate agent we have ever dealt with. She is thorough, prompt, and knows her business. On our recent ranch purchase, the title company commented on how good she is and told us that most of the other real estate agents they deal with pale in comparison. I hope we have the chance to work with Cheri again. Five stars!" - Curtis + JoAnna W.

★★★★★
"Elliott was a pleasure to work with. He was professional, personable and answered all my questions. If he were not sure, he would follow up as soon as he had an answer. He also made me feel comfortable and did not make me feel ignorant when I did not know something. He explained the process and was easy to communicate with. I definitely will recommend him to anyone looking for buying or selling a home. I was grateful for the opportunity to work with Elliott." - Dolores G.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is an exemplary realtor! Our experience was flawless. She is professional beyond measure, highly experienced, and full of heart. She also has an incredible ability to read what her clients' needs are throughout the process. We were moving overseas and had very little bandwidth for the details of the sale. Knowing this, she created such ease for us by doing an extraordinary amount behind the scenes and only giving us the essential information as needed. As a result, we were able to focus on our international move with very little being asked of us regarding the sale of our home. She advocated for us every step of the way for the very best outcome all the while making it entirely stress free for us. We trusted her implicitly and the outcome was beyond what we ever imagined! She helped us actualize our dreams! Cheri is exceptional at her job and she clearly loves her work. A win/win for anyone who works with her!" - Kisha C.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez was awesome to work with! Professional, knowledgeable, and thoroughly helpful throughout the entire process. The whole team at Compass worked tirelessly to sell our home quickly. I look forward to working with them again on my next purchase." - Rachelle F.

★★★★★
" We worked with Cheri Martz first because she was our neighbor and a nice lady. After closing on our house yesterday, I am ecstatic that we worked with Cheri! She was extremely diligent in trying to understand our needs and desires, searching for the right fit, and once we began the offer and contract process, was skilled and knowledgeable in her helping us with the pricing factors and positively assertive and a strong advocate in her negotiations. We got a beautiful house at a fair price and a lot of the credit goes to Cheri! She is a real estate expert and great to work with. " - Mark B.

★★★★★
"Very happy to say I highly recommend Cheri Martz for ANY real estate transaction in Austin. I cannot imagine trying to maneuver the Austin Market without Cheri's help and input. I have been an out-of-town shopper for investment properties with her help, I have bought and sold investment properties with Cheri on my team and she has even gone above and beyond to show my rental properties and vet my potential tenants. My daughter was able to purchase her first home this month with Cheri's oversight. Cheri is professional, personable and best of all AVAILABLE! That's probably why I have been able to transact my real estate transaction so easily and confidently...Cheri literally takes care of me every step of the way, Cheri keeps you, her client, totally in the loop and will always exceed your expectations. What more can you possibly want than the absolute best in a realtor? Cheri Martz will always be MY Realtor in Austin." - Rose C.

★★★★★
"I can not sing my praises highly enough. Sumina was just amazing. She has so much integrity as well as knowledge. I feel so grateful to have had her recommended to me, and will definitely recommend her in the future." - Jenny K.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti is one of the most professional and customer driven real estate professionals that I have worked with! She is extremely knowledgeable about real estate in Austin area, she is very detail oriented and she represents client's interest to best of her abilities with uncompromising standards. Me and my wife Bijal have been extremely grateful for having her as our realtor. She has this simple yet powerful process where at each step you become more and more confident about your overall success. Sumina significantly improved the shortlisting, finalizing, offer and closing turn around time with her sense of ownership, accountability, attention to details and exemplary customer orientation. I wholeheartedly recommend her as I wish that you can also experience the same level of quality of customer service that we enjoyed. Sumina's above and beyond professionalism is unmatched and deeply appreciated. Thank you!" - Niket V.

★★★★★
"It was a pleasure working with Sumina. She worked with us for almost two years before we found the right place. We really appreciate her patience and persistence. I will highly recommend Sumina to friends and family should they need a realtor. We are settling in, putting everything in place. Except for a couple of minor issues, which have been fixed by our handy, mechanically inclined son-in-law, everything is coming together. We look forward to possibly working with Sumina again in the future." - Maria O.

★★★★★
"We first came into contact with Elliott Sanchez several years ago when he helped my wife's mother locate an apartment in central Austin. We expressed an interest in relocating from San Antonio in the near future and exchanged contact information. Long story short, our plans to move were put on hold with some family health issues that we were faced with. All the while, Elliott stayed in close contact with us, always expressing genuine interest in our family and our future goals. Elliott never sent out mass messages, bugged us, or was pushy about our situation. Instead, he was always sincere, personable, patient, and helpful. After several years of a well-maintained relationship with Elliott (all on his part), despite little evidence that our move to Austin was ever going to be fulfilled, I knew we were going to go with him as our agent when the time was right. Fast forward more than 5 years after we initially met him, Elliott recently helped us finally see our goal fulfilled. Throughout the entire process, including one contract that fell through due to an unsatisfactory inspection and the seller's unwillingness to negotiate, we felt Elliott had our backs 100%. He always kept our desires first and foremost and went to bat for us when needed. I honestly feel like Elliott is an old friend at this point, and one that we will be contacting again for any real estate ventures in the future. He is knowledgeable, confident, listens, and offers sound advice. We even had a miscommunication about an inspection that Elliott ended up paying for out of his own pocket without hesitation - we didn't ask him to do it, he took the initiative to take care of it on his own. That spoke volumes to me. I can go on and on about this guy but bottom line, if you want someone who is going to go to work for you, contact Elliott Sanchez. All around, a class act guy who knows what he's doing. Thank you again, Elliott, you know how much we appreciate everything." - Drew B.

★★★★★
"Working with Cheri was amazing, and even though I love having a home, I'm gonna miss bouncing ideas off of her, and doing the whole house-hunting thing. I've actually already recommended her to two different friends in need of an agent. We really felt that Cheri was more than the agent we needed, but also a friend we could trust and rely on. She made the process incredibly easy, painless, and most importantly fun. Thanks again, we'll be in touch in 15 to 30 years when we sell ;)" - Ian O.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is the best! She made buying our home a breeze. So intuitive, kind, and easy to work with. She is simply the best!" - Elaina B.

★★★★★
"My experience working with Sumina was awesome. She was thorough, insightful, honest and always available when I needed her. She was patient and upbeat when I wasn't and encouraging when I became doubtful. I'm so glad she found me my forever home. I will miss working with her. Your agents have represented you well, and I would gladly recommend my friends and family for their services. Thank you again for excellent service!" - Julie L.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was our Realtor for the sale and purchase of a home in Austin and I can't say enough good things about her! She is patient, persistent and always professional. She's a hard negotiator; she works hard to get you the best price (both on your sale and your purchase). And your real estate transaction feels personal to her; you are not just another \client\". We had a few hiccups in our old home and she went out of her way to help us solve them, all while keeping us calm. When it was time to look for a new home, she really listened to what we wanted and showed us homes tirelessly (we were picky). I highly recommend Cheri as your Realtor in Austin!" -Ginny W.

★★★★★
"We had a very good experience selling our rental property through Elliott Sanchez. The house sold quickly. The process was smooth and efficient. We are happy to recommend Elliott to buyers or sellers." - Seema V.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti was amazing to work with! She helped us understand the whole home buying process and led us through what we needed to do step by step. She had excellent recommendations and contacts for a loan agent, house inspector, plumber etc. She was easily accessible 24/7 and stayed in constant contact when it was needed. We found a gorgeous house, she helped us get a great price, and I could not be happier with the whole process. Would recommend her highly to anyone!" - Shailaja H.

★★★★★
"I, Vernon Vollmer, recently had the pleasure of working with Elliott Sanchez. I have been flipping houses for 12 years in San Antonio and the experience I encountered dealing with Elliott proved to be one of the most professional encounters I have ever had. From start to finish Elliott was the consummate professional Realtor. The entire process was a pleasure. Elliott handled each step of a long process in a professional manner. I look forward to working with Elliott in the future. Elliott may use me as a reference at any time with my firsthand experience as a client. Thank you again, Elliott!" - Vern V.

★★★★★
"My husband and I have no words to thank Cheri for her hard work, professionalism and dedication. The house we recently sold through her had more than its share of problems - some of them quite serious - but her expertise, understanding, and positive attitude turned challenges into success. During the entire process, Cheri was always available when we had a question or needed guidance and returned all our calls and e-mails promptly. She provided us whatever information we needed and answered all our questions clearly and in detail. She was also very helpful when a few months ago we were planning to repair the house before putting it on the market; she provided us with names of workers and companies. She is certainly a problem-solver and always gave us solid advice. Cheri is very meticulous and organized in her job; she keeps track of everything and follows up. Without a doubt, Cheri went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. We have already recommended her to our friends and will continue to do so in the future. We love Cheri. She is a wonderful, honest, and friendly person. Best Real Estate Agent we have had!" - Virginia K.

★★★★★
"I've worked with Cheri Martz for several years in both buying and selling my property. She is thorough, consistent and personable. Being a new homeowner and seller, she helped guide me throughout the entire process and handled all of my (million) questions with a smile. I will absolutely be using Cheri in the future on my next home purchase and refer her to anyone looking to buy/sell in the Austin area. She is truly top notch!" - Ashley M.

★★★★★
"Our agent, Cheri Martz, has been amazing! She is patient, incredibly knowledgeable, quick to respond, and takes the time to really give you all the information you need to make the best decision. I never imagined that selling our home and purchasing a new one would be this easy! Cheri really had our best interest in mind and I'd recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a smart savvy agent!!" - Trish J.

★★★★★
"Sumina has gone above and beyond from \searching for a house\" through the on-time closure of contract and support. Her exemplary customer orientation has continuously WOW'd me and her professionalism has been top class. She has been a role model of a real estate agent that I would like to work with and I have already told this to my friends and family!" - Niket

★★★★★
"Had a Wonderful experience with the team at Compass, Sumina Bhatti one of their Agent is extremely customer oriented and I would definitely recommend her anytime you are in the market to buy/sell a home in Austin area." - Rakesh S.

★★★★★
"Sumina is amazing!" - Jason M.

★★★★★
"When it came to buying a home in Austin, we were referred to a Realtor who had helped a number of our friends into their homes. Sumina Bhatti is experienced in the local Austin market, and is a true professional at what she does. It didn't take long for Sumina to understand what we were looking for. She tailored our home search to our desired areas and in no time we had houses to view. Sumina is very easy to communicate with, she always follows through on what she says she will do, and most importantly, she is easy to get hold of. Sumina was able to accommodate showing houses around our busy schedules, and also had great insight into the homes we viewed. Sumina is an impressive Realtor, and is someone you can trust. Thanks to Sumina and Compass, our home-buying process was an exciting experience for us." - Andy T.

★★★★★
"Sumina is excellent at her job. She's professional and personable, easy to talk to, organized, good at managing her time, a great listener, really sharp, and super knowledgable in her field. Her practical eye when we looked at properties together was also really helpful, because she noticed things we wouldn't have, particularly as first-time buyers. We were also happy with her network of contacts (for example, the inspector she set up for us was excellent). I can't recommend Sumina highly enough. 6 stars. " - Kamila

★★★★★
"I had a wonderful experience working with Sumina. First of all, she was recommend by my previous house-mates. All the advice she gave me corresponded to the research I had done and home-buying seminars I had gone to, but she gave much more personal advice based on hand-on experience. She was willing and able to accompany me on every step of the buying process including property visits, my inspection, two walk throughs, and my closing. She was both realistic and considerate when advising me on certain properties. Most importantly, I feel like she was understanding of my specific situation and cared about me as a person. I will be recommending her to others." - Kelly T.

★★★★★
"I have many agent friends - some of whom I worked with many years ago in Austin when I first moved here in 2005 and I can definitely say that there is no better agent than Sumina. Period. Here is why: There are some must have attributes that an agent needs to have and Sumina has them all. 1) The agent must hear and listen to their client. Sumina's greatest skill by far is her ability to listen to our needs and really listen to what we are saying or trying to say. She showed us properties that met our requirements but then encouraged us to think outside the box in terms of what was important to us. First floor master bedroom, first floor laundry - we didn't explicitly state these requirements but she figured it out quickly and articulated why based on how we live, these requirements might be important. That is hearing us. She had a very nice process from the initial client meeting (required) to actually seeing properties and really heard our requirements and thoughtfully guided our thinking throughout. 2) Know the market - every detail. Sumina knows Austin - all of Austin. From the Eastside to Westlake she knew the ins and outs of neighborhoods and really opened our eyes to some interesting neighborhoods that we would not have considered. She knew all the local eateries and the details that makes each neighborhood unique. That knowledge isn't learned from a website or an Austin magazine. It leverages all 15+ years of experience she has in this city and how it has changed overtime. Knowing the changes is key and differentiates her from everyone that I had met previously. That type of knowledge is priceless. 3) Lots and Lots of Patience. Ok, maybe this is her best attribute. Sumina never pressured us into making a decision or even speed up the process. She worked within our timeline and she made a huge decision very manageable by not putting additional pressure on us. I'm not the easiest person to work with - I ask a lot of questions, question \market value\" and am analytical - not touchy feely. I also drove the process on our end. Sumina always answered my questions immediately and was just so pleasant even though I'm sure I irritated her at times. She never let it show and was just so patient with us. She understands that buying a home, and that to a first home, is one of the most expensive and important decisions one can make and she never added any additional pressure on us during the process. 4) (Last one) Exceptional Communication Let me be specific. Sumina set up a group text between my wife, myself and her to communicate the plan and status every step of the way. Sumina always picked up the phone unless she was with another client. And even then, she would call us back within the hour. Sumina and her team made it simple to get the closing process completed and Sumina showed up to our closing - she always does. Communicate is key when making a huge decision like buying a home - especially for first time home buyers who don't know the process. Sumina knows the process, anticipates questions and pitfalls, and communicates every step of the way. She is articulate, smart, thoughtful and precise with her language so there is no room for misunderstandings or ambiguity. This is what you want in an agent. Every house I buy or sell in Austin, I will use Sumina. No doubt about it. There is nobody better for us. If I know anyone who is thinking about selling or buying a home in Austin I will send them to Sumina. My wife and I not only had an amazing experience buying our first house from her but we gained a life long friend. She still keeps in touch with us regularly because we have become friends, but also because she is just kind. " - Deepak + Yogini

★★★★★
"I thoroughly enjoy working with Elliott. This is our 3rd transaction together. He is always very responsive whenever I call, text or e-mail him. I like the way he guides me through each transaction - he just simply gets the job done. I have total confidence in him." - Judy W.

★★★★★
"Sumina was our realtor and we couldn't have been happier. We purchased a home before (in a different city, with a different company) and were not impressed with our previous realtor. Sumina however, blew us away. She was honest and open about every house we saw, helped us remember what we originally found important and realign our goals when we were feeling tired of our search. She was also a fantastic negotiator, fighting for us when I would have just given in to make the negotiation stop. We love our new home and never would have gotten through the process without her. If you are looking for someone who will fight for you, be honest about problems she sees in the properties you see, and not just let you into houses that show up on your search, this is the realtor to ask for!" - Sara B.

★★★★★
"Working with Sumina was amazing! She let us know how the process would go from the very beginning. When things got tough and stressful on the buyers side, Sumina made sure to keep us informed of what was going on the entire time. We never once felt out of the loop. She fought hard to get our deal closed at a price point that worked well for us. I honestly felt like she \had our back\" throughout the entire process. Sumina is an awesome person and her personality made it that much easier to work with her. If anyone we know in the Austin area ever needs a realtor, we will definitely be recommending Sumina! We greatly appreciate the service she provided us." - Keisha W.

★★★★★
"I am so happy to share my experience with Cheri Martz. She has been an amazing realtor. 1) First of all, she got my offer accepted beating two cash offers for the condo (she knows how to play to win this competitive market. She is tough and confident!) 2) She found me the best mortgage rate for a non-warrantable condo and help me get through financing hassle. 3) She has been so responsive and available for my questions and concerns via phone or email. 4) She really provides personal level of care to make sure that her client is satisfied and happy at every phase of purchasing home. 5) She acts quickly on behalf of me dealing with lender, an escrow officer, or seller if there is any issue - She has been a great advocate for me. 6) She walked through the condo with me on Sunday afternoon explaining stuff that I need to be aware of and shared lots of tips. 7) She is so confident and knowledgeable. I see that she loves her job. 8) Most of all, she acknowledge that buying home is such important event for her client. She deeply cares about her client personally and does her best to meet her client needs. For all of high qualities and work ethics, I totally trusted her, and she got me what I exactly wanted. I am so happy with my home purchase. It was such a pleasure to work with her throughout the entire process! Of course, I would recommend her without any hesitation to anyone looking for property in Austin." - Yun

★★★★★
"It has been wonderful working with Sumina, and we are happy to have her alongside us as my husband and I bought our first home together. She has been a blessing and I am recommending her to all my friends and colleagues at Dell." - Shubha

★★★★★
"My fiance and I are first-time home buyers, and we could not have been luckier than to have Sumina Bhatti help us navigate the process! Sumina was recommended to us by a friend of mine who worked with her several years ago -- and her recommendation was right on the mark! Sumina was organized, efficient and extremely professional from the very beginning - she made herself available to us 24/7 and was often working with us late into the night on offers and contracts in order to accommodate our crazy work schedules! After spending only a few hours with us, Sumina had a very good feel about what we were looking for, and her intuition about different properties we viewed was spot on! We were consistently impressed with her knowledge about the various neighborhoods in Austin as well as her insightful observations about the technical aspects of prospective homes that we would never have picked up on or asked about on our own! Basically, we feel that Sumina was our advocate - she was 100% on our side, and was able to get us our dream home in South Austin within about 2-3 weeks of starting our search! We felt completely comfortable with her handling all aspects of what we saw as being an extremely important life decision...we will definitely be recommending her to all of our friends who are looking to buy in Austin!" - Gemma D.

★★★★★
"Sumina was great! We were working with her from the past year to get a property in Austin and we recently did. She is a thorough professional and goes out of her way to help her clients. She also helped us get familiar with Austin and good areas there. Our whole family appreciated her in all the visits we had so far." - Chitra

★★★★★
"We had a wonderful time working with Sumina. She was very accessible thru out the entire process and we are very happy that our first offer in Austin was accepted. She was instrumental in helping us get connected with the right people for lending. Most importantly, even after the sale, we continue to receive the same exceptional service she has displayed thru out. Top notch professional, we couldn't be happier." - Rahul + Swas

★★★★★
"Cheri helped us find a home to rent in Travis Heights when we moved to Austin from another city several months ago. She was extremely helpful to us as Austin "newbies" as she pointed out the various features and benefits of Austin, in general, and our eclectic new neighborhood, specifically. She recommended that we join the neighborhood "listserve" (doing so seemed to speed up our integration into the neighborhood), spoke of the uniqueness of Halloween in Travis Heights (a fantastic experience), and pointed out a nearby dining establishment (The Whip-In) that has become one of our favorites. When we began searching for a home to purchase, we were eager to use Cheri's expertise again. She worked with us over a period of several weeks as we searched for a permanent home in our new neighborhood. She was professional and courteous, always communicating in a clear and timely manner. She was patient as we went through the sometimes anxiety-inducing process of searching for a permanent home. She was consistent in pointing out both the positive and negative characteristics of each property. Most importantly, to us, anyway, she shared creative ideas (landscaping, remodeling, etc.) about some of the homes we considered. She was able to do this in a way that was helpful but not intrusive. Once we decided to make an offer on a home, Cheri's recommendations during the negotiating/contracting process were invaluable. Once again, she was helpful, but not pushy or intrusive, and we were delighted to have her acting on our behalf. We believe she helped us save a considerable sum on the final purchase price of our new home. After the contract was signed, Cheri continued to work with us in making the closing process go as smoothly as possible. Even after the property closed, she has proactively remained in touch, helping us resolve a couple of minor issues. We were thrilled to work with Cheri and would recommend her, without hesitation, to anyone looking for a new home." - Jimmy

★★★★★
"Sumina has been the best Realtor we have ever worked with! From the beginning of our process she was patient, understanding of our crazy schedules as me and my fiance work polar opposite schedules but she made more than an effort to go above and beyond. She even went as far as showing us both the same house at different timings so that we could make this decision fast. Thanks to her we moved into a new house that we love this past weekend. She even sent over free pizza the day of our move which was fantastic and truly helped take some load off so that we could focus on unpacking. She started a joint group chat with me and my fiance, that way things were communicated effectively and efficiently to both me and my fiance. Overall we couldn't have asked for a better experience! We loved Sumina and she is a great asset to Compass as well! We will be recommending her to all of our friends that plan on buying houses soon." - Sujita J.

★★★★★
"Elliott was wonderful. My sister and I could not have gotten a better realtor. Elliott went above and beyond to help us sell our house and to buy another one. Elliott is just a great human being with a beautiful family. He is totally dedicated to his job" - Joyce H.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was the best realtor I have ever encountered. She was patient, knowledgeable, and always kept my best interests forefront in all her negotiations. She not only got an excellent offer on my existing house on the first official day it was on the market, she patiently helped me find a new home that met most, if not all, of my \must have\" requests. I would highly recommend her." - Cindy R.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz came to my house fully equipped to answer any questions I might have had. She is a real professional and an expert in real estate as any lawyer in my experience. In addition, Cheri has a remarkably strong artistic sense which made the house much more esthetically attractive than I could have ever imagined possible. The staging was spectacular. The result was that the house was sold in a very few days after going on the market. Cheri was right there to help me during the negotiations leading up to closing. Her advice was perfect on every point. Another outstanding attribute was her very realistic assessment and on every issue, i.e. just the right amount of optimism. Finally, I am sure she had the excellent support of her home office." - John M.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti at Compass was referred to us by a friend. Our experience with Sumina was great. My wife and I were first-time home buyers and Sumina took the time to thoroughly explain the nuances of the process to us. Sumina was patient and level-headed throughout our search, and was extremely responsive/available in the critical timeframe when a property we were interested in became available on the market again. She also provided timely recommendations for an array of vendors which helped the process flow smoothly. We hope we have the opportunity to refer more business her way!" - Jeffrey C.

★★★★★
"I can say that working with Cheri (as I did once before) was absolutely seamless and stress-relieving, and could not have gone better. She's responsive, knowledgeable, candid, and most importantly is able to easily and quickly walk me through every aspect of the process (this was my first time selling with her; I'd bought with her once before). I have referred her to friends before and will continue to do so." - Nils

★★★★★
"Cheri is the best real estate professional I know. I've been buying and selling and keeping real estate for a long time. She is responsive, diligent, knowledgable, thorough, interested in clients and also a very nice person. She is very professional. I could go on but I think you know what I'm saying. I'm glad that I met her in 2013. I have referred a first time buyer to her and they closed." - J. Lewis

★★★★★
"We worked with Elliott Sanchez and had a wonderful experience. I fully acknowledge that I can be a pain to work with.. I am impatient and was a nervous wreck when it came to buying in Austin. Elliott was always professional and supportive every step of the way. He was knowledgeable on the process and guided us through it to make it an easy experience. We were on a time crunch to get a home fast and he and his assistant worked diligently to get us to closing much faster than we had expected. My husband and I would highly recommend Elliott!" - Alice T.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is knowledgeable, friendly, and awesome to work with. She explained every detail in an understandable way that helped me through the home buying process. She was able to provide lots of detailed information on the houses I looked at, and was able to provide a lot of great insight on which houses were most likely to meet my needs. She is also an excellent negotiator. As a result I am currently residing in a house that I love the specs and location of, got a great price on, and am confident will make good investment. She made the whole process very easy and I am very grateful to her and strongly recommend her exceptional service!" - Chris P.

★★★★★
"My partner and I used Elliot Sanchez of Compass to find our first home together. We knew that we would be a challenging pair to please as we were looking for very different things in a home. Elliot patiently guided us on the tour of many homes until we found the perfect home for us. He then guided us through all of the steps to take until we had our new house keys in hand. The market was so crazy, but Elliot helped us to keep our sanity throughout the process. Elliot is a great realtor, but more importantly Elliot is a good person. I always felt like he was on our side and genuinely wanted us to be happy with our home purchase. He really made home buying a fun and positive experience for us, and I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking to buy their own new home." - Katie P.

★★★★★
"I have worked with Cheri Martz on two real estate transactions in the past few years and she is a real pleasure to work with on a home purchase or sale. In both cases she was knowledgeable, thorough, patient, understanding, honest, and very responsive. I would, and have, recommended her to friends." - Trudy H.

★★★★★
"As people who somehow manage to move every two or three years (we'll blame it on a lack of sanity), we have had our share of relationships with real estate agents. Without a doubt, though, we can honestly say our experience with Compass, particularly Cheri Martz, has been the best . . . ever. Cheri's team is knowledgeable and communicative (just the right amount, too!), and were extremely patient and helpful with all our questions and concerns. Cheri was also very patient and available and treated both our sale and the purchase of a new home like they were her own. She tirelessly addressed marketing and staging on our sale until we had exactly what we needed to get the price we wanted. When it came time to buy, she helped us carefully select the right property, in the right neighborhood, all with our family and our needs in mind, and then launched into her polite but fierce negotiation mode to make it all happen for us. She went above (and above!) and beyond more times than we can count, each time assuring us she was just doing her job. If you are looking for someone who \just does [her] job\" so well you can spend your time packing boxes rather than worrying about whether your agent is a customer-service-focused professional with your best interests at heart and the skills to succeed, choose Cheri and the team at Compass to make your next sale/purchase the best . . . ever. " - Mikki P.

★★★★★
"I was so nervous to buy my first house. I started out by just wanting to talk about the possibility of buying a house and the process. I was given Cheri Martz name by a friend. Cheri was great! Cheri was very knowledgeable and honest. There was no BS with her. She made this process one of the smoothest processes i have ever been through. She was always there for us and still is. We bought our house less than a month ago and she still calls to check up on us. Let me tell you when I say I have had a harder time buying furniture than I did buying this house. I would recommend Cheri to all my friends, family or co-workers. If you ever need a Realtor, Cheri is the one." - Michael H.

★★★★★
"Had a wonderful experience with Cheri Martz and her team. She was very attentive and made sure I knew what was going on every step. Will be using her should I need a realtor. Could not ask for a better team. She even showed up at the signing to make sure it went smoothly!!" - Brian H.

★★★★★
"I enjoyed working with Elliott very much. He was very efficient and I think he handled the whole transaction perfectly. I look forward to working with him in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend him, if the opportunity arose." - Judy W.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez with Compass was just great. He always called, texted or emailed immediately with a respond to my request. Even if he was in a meeting, he would let me know that he would get back with me. Besides Elliott being a realtor, he is such a \good person\". I never felt rushed and he answered all kinds of silly questions. And even some ... he would tell me \"that is something you have answer for yourself\". I have a lot of respect for Elliott. I felt like he always had my back and my best interest .. and most importantly my \"why\". Why I was looking for a house, he always had that in the back of his head. I was really grateful that he made time to come to my closing. He did not have to be there, but he was, just for me. And being there by myself made a great relief to have him there. If anyone is looking for a realtor, either selling or buying, I would highly recommend Elliott Sanchez, he is a family man with great morals, respect and patience. He will have your back ... and he will know your \"why\". I will miss you Elliot." - Celeste G.

★★★★★
"When we started to look online at properties in Austin we were approached by several realtors. Since we were not in the immediate market to buy, we told them thanks, but no thanks. Cheri responded to our inquiries too, but didn't pressure us. Even though we messed around for months, she keep in touch and spoke with JoAnna and kept sending us properties to consider. We we're not even sure we would buy anything. Cheri was persistent, but not pushy, and I told JoAnna that I was impressed and that if we did buy anything we would use Cheri. Eventually we decided to make a trip to Austin to look at properties. We gave Cheri a list of places we wanted to see, and she suggested some others. Cheri arranged a day of showings, and we were ready to go. When the day came, we hit four or five condos, and found what we were looking for. Cheri then took over and closed the deal, getting us a good price and arranging details such as suggesting a lender, a leaseback deal, and helping us close with us never having to make another trip from California. Cheri was professional in her business dealings, personable, friendly and helpful. What more could one ask for in a real estate agent? We won't hesitate to recommend Cheri to our friends and colleagues, and we'll use her again if we buy something else." - Curtis + JoAnna W.

★★★★★
"One of the things I probably appreciated most was her honesty and integrity. I always knew she was shooting straight with me and fighting for my best interests. It was a process - but we got it done and I feel that we got a really good deal in a tough market." - Nick A.

★★★★★
"My girlfriend and I just purchased our first home and Elliott Sanchez with Compass was an outstanding agent for us. We could not have asked for better service. He has an extensive knowledge of the central Austin market and was able to provide useful information for every property we visited. Elliott was very accommodating and promptly made himself available (always within 24 hours notice) for every property we wanted to see. He was always available to answer our questions and always kept in touch with us to provide status updates on various properties. He was very patient and never pushy. The bottom line is that Elliott works very hard for his clients to make sure they are in the best position to make informed purchase choices in a fast-paced market." - David G.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez just helped me buy my first home and it couldn't have gone any better. He was so educational and enjoyable to work with. Even with some ups and downs of the buying process, Elliott was the guy I wanted in my corner to get through things smoothly. I couldn't recommend Compass, and Elliott specifically, any higher." - Dave S.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz is an amazing Realtor! She helped us achieve our real estate dream. She represented us as we both bought and sold in Spring 2014. We really appreciated that Cheri pitched us an excellent presentation outlining her sales strategy and a huge list of comparable sales to support her pricing of our home. She sold our house very quickly and for more than we expected. Additionally, Cheri negotiated a generous leaseback with the buyer. As our buying agent, Cheri quickly identified our style and what kind of home we wanted. She also honestly pointed out drawbacks in the houses we considered, helping us eliminate questionable investments. She wasn't interested in selling us the first property, but focused on finding the right house for our family. When we finally found the right property, she fought hard to help us acquire our new home at the price we wanted. We can't imagine ever using another agent." - Mary F.

★★★★★
"Elliott promised to make my condo sale an easy process, and I could not have been happier! He gave me great advice all along the way, and in no time, I had a cash deal right where I wanted. We closed in less than a week - great work!" - Sheila F.

★★★★★
"Sumina has been so wonderful to us. My husband and I have sent her on wild goose chases out to Spicewood and back looking for the perfect home and Sumina was always so gracious. She would send us detailed videos of each property because we are out of state and have had to rely on her good judgement and the \truth\" of the internet listings. We have developed a strong rapport and trust as a result of this long-distance purchase and we feel she is the best in the business. We happened upon Sumina by chance when we found a property she was the listing agent for. We can't help but feel blessed by that chance encounter. She knew it would be a few years before we would be making our purchase but she was patient and helped us remain as patient as possible, not at easy feat. We are so relieved to finally have our home and have Sumina to thank for it!" - Rich + Sara D.

★★★★★
"Sumina is the best!" - Shion D.

★★★★★
"I recently closed on my first home purchase with Sumina Bhatti and had a wonderful experience. I had many questions and Sumina patiently answered them all. While looking at properties, I didn't feel pressured into making a decision. She offered her unbiased opinion pointing out pros and cons. She was thorough in her research and provided me with lots of information to make a sound decision. Sumina loves her job and it shows. I would definitely recommend her." - Lesley D.

★★★★★
"Elliott Sanchez was a great resource for Jessica and I while looking for a new home in Northwest Austin. He was quickly able to understand the type of houses we were looking for and helped highlight optimal homes for walk through. He was always flexible on scheduling which made it easy for us to find a home quickly. When it came time to purchase, Elliott did extensive research to ensure we were getting the optimal pricing on the home. He did a great job ensuring we received the best deals on closing costs and as expected, made the entire process seamless. At the same time, Elliott was able to get our other property occupied with great tenants. Elliot is a professional, punctual, and attentive Realtor. I would recommend him to any family looking to purchase or rent a property in Austin." - Josh K.

★★★★★
"We very much enjoyed working with Elliott Sanchez in conjunction with the recent purchase of our first home. Elliott was willing to meet us well outside of regular business hours, which was the key to us being able to achieve our goal of finding a home in a shorter time frame. I also found him very easy to work with, and trustworthy. I would not hesitate to recommend Elliott to any of my friends or colleagues in the future. He is an asset to Compass." - Jennifer W.

★★★★★
"We were transferred to the Austin area in 2012. We purchased a new construction home in Round Rock and after our daughter and son left for college and careers in other cities, we decided to sell our home in Round Rock to purchase a condo in Avery Ranch. Not knowing anything about the Austin real estate market, I did some research on local real estate companies and decided to go with Compass. I sent them my information and received a call that afternoon from Realtor Cheri Martz. After our initial conversation, I knew Cheri was going to be a pleasure to work with. Her professional yet personable demeanor and extensive knowledge of the area real estate market put me immediately at ease. We wrote up the agreement and from that point forward she made sure we were well informed and that everything went smoothly. She assured us the home would sell quickly, and it did. Cheri assisted us with the condo purchase and again made sure that the purchase process went smoothly. Unfortunately, we had to list the condo six months after the purchase and Cheri was there for us again. We had to sell quickly, and Cheri was able to make that happen. Buying and selling are typically stressful situations, but Cheri was able to minimize that stress by being positive, and knowing when to throw in some much needed humor. After working with Cheri, you will not only see her as your Realtor, but as your friend. Thanks Cheri for all you have done for us, and we wish you continued success as being the best Realtor in Austin!!" - Mark + Laura H.

★★★★★
"Did Sumina exceed our expectations? Not only did she exceed those expectations, she exceeded exceeding them! So, we had some repair amendments, normal stuff. The buyer wanted to hack off a couple of grand. She said, \$500. I have 7 other offers on this house, 2 of them in cash. What do you want to do here?\" Well, not exactly like that, but you get the idea. They went with the $500. Great, right? But wait.. it gets better! Their lender was late in getting paper work in, like almost a solid week late. She charged them $200 a day for each day the lender was late. So, not only did she really get that $500 reversed, she got us $400 more! You can't beat that with a stick! But you know what? She did! The day of signing, the title company messed up the paper work (she had documentation on hand showing they'd been supplied with the right information, booyah!) so it looked like it wasn't going to get done that day either. I took off for work, she hammered out a deal right there and called me back. Got signed and headed out the door. The bad part was I had to miss lunch to make it to work on time. BUT Sumina had known that there was a BBQ joint nearby that I had wanted to try, so she bought me a lunch plate and brought it to me at work!! So, not only did she hold the repair amendments to a minimum, and really get them reversed to a higher sell price, she also got me lunch! You know, honestly, I feel bad for all the realtors I'll have to deal with from now on. They won't be able to meet that high standard. And I have repeatedly recommended her to my family, friend, AND neighbors (well, former neighbors now). And I will continue to do so for everyone I know moving to/from/around the ATX. " - Joe G.

★★★★★
"I will take the time to tell you about my experience with Cheri. I rarely do this unless the services or products I receive have reached a new high (or more commonly, new low.) I first went to the Compass site while still living in Virginia, 6 months before my family and I arrived in Austin. It was the website that won me over from that far away. I submitted my information so that I could create searches to assist me in researching the Austin market. I am used to getting a call from someone within a day or so asking me what my timeline, budget, etc. is and when informing them that I am not doing anything right now, never hearing back. I received the same call from Cheri but she asked better and more related questions. I don't remember them now, just that I noticed how fine tuned her questions were. She didn't change tone or skip a beat when I told her that we wouldn't be in the Austin area until mid-summer, or that we really didn't know much about what we were after or what we could afford. I knew that the market was much stronger in Austin, and in particular in the Oak Hill area where my job was going to be. She sent me information and stayed in touch appropriately over the next 6 months, not too often nor not too long a time between calls or emails. Cheri really helped me prepare for what I was going to see when I got here. During this time there was another agent that I was talking to who said he specialized in an area of Dripping Springs that we were considering. He is the best friend of the son of a guy that does a lot of business with my uncle. I didn't know an agent in the area so I figured I would meet him and see. Three times I tried to meet him or see a house and he was not available that day or at any time I was available; I never did meet him. Also I could tell that he was either newer to real estate or that it wasn't his full time job. He provided us with lots of information that seemed to show us exactly what we were looking for. Upon arriving I went to this \perfect\" community and found that I had been completely misled. The houses were great but the roads weren't paved or sometimes even there! I had to go into 4 wheel drive to get out the neighborhood! Who sends clients into places like that? Cheri on the other hand told it how it was. If a house was wrong she said so, if a neighborhood didn't match what we discussed she said so. She knew my real budget and she knew technically feasible budget. I wanted to spend about a third less than I could have because I only wanted to do a 15yr loan. Cheri showed me two homes that didn't fit the budget for a 15 year loan (at my request). She also accepted my wife's and my belief that \"what is meant to be, will be.\" We were looking at a very nice little home that fit our budget completely. It needed very little and was in one of my chosen neighborhoods. She actually showed it to us three times. I just couldn't move, something wasn't right. I had reservations about the yard mostly. We were never pushed nor made to feel that we would lose out if we didn't jump. At this point I wasn't pre-qualified either, which brings up another point that just thoroughly pleases me to tell you about. While in Virginia and then after I got here, I told Cheri what my credit was, what money I had available and what I wanted to spend. I also told her that I would run my credit only one time, when I was convinced we could buy it an area we wanted to be and when a house was available. It means a lot to me to be believed and trusted. I know that was probably against her gut feeling and honestly I wasn't sure if she would represent me with this stipulation but she did. Ultimately we found a house and she got us under contract the day it hit the market. Then her being a real estate professional came in. And the profession part showed after the contract was written. (it showed all along; anyone can talk a good game but when the ball flies...) There were several issues that came up relating to the home itself that she was able to guide me through, recommend ways to modify the contract so that the seller and I both got a good deal (my deal was better though) and moved into closing in 30 days. This is our 4th house and the smoothest process from contract to close even though it happens to be the most challenging due to the home itself. I am completely pleased with the representation that Cheri provided and will definitely call her first when I do this again." - Jeremiah H.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was the obvious choice after we interviewed several prominent Austin Realtors. Cheri is approachable, authentic, and in all ways professional. She had a vision for the sale of our house, and clearly communicated how to connect all of the dots to bring her strategy to a highly successful and happy conclusion. She sold our house in a day and we received an amount well over our asking price! Cheri Martz was so effective at all aspects of our home sale, we asked her to represent us in our leisurely pursuit of purchasing a home. She knowledgeably steered us in smart directions, and advocated for us strongly in negotiations to get us not only what we wanted, but also what we needed, paying attention to details we would have never even considered without her direction. We could not have been better supported throughout the entire home sale and home purchase process. We wholeheartedly recommend Cheri Martz to our friends, and anyone else who wants to call Austin home!" - Elizabeth S.

★★★★★
"I chose Sumina Bhatti as my agent after she was recommended by one of my friends. I must say it was a very good choice. As a first time buyer I was in a little over my head, but she made it quite easy. From helping me understand whether any issue was a big deal or not (after inspection) to negotiating the best offer on the house, her performance was star studded. I would highly recommend having Sumina Bhatti as your realtor!!" - Sujay

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was our agent. Cheri is professional and enthusiastic about her job as an agent. She has an uncanny way of reading the buyer. We took her advice and she never steered us wrong during lengthy negotiations with the buyer. Per Cheri's advice, we staged our home and had a contract very quickly after listing. We couldn't be more pleased with her as our agent and would recommend her to anyone wanting to sell or buy a home. Compass is very lucky to have her. If I ever know of anyone wanting to buy or sell, I will definitely recommend Cheri and Compass. We were also very impressed with the presentation she made about Compass before we signed the contract with her. We believe Compass and Cheri Martz are a great team! Cheri is fantastic to work with! Thanks so much! " - Becky S.

★★★★★
"Sumina was a wonderful person for us to work with. At the time of our house hunting, we lived out of town in Midland, Texas. Sumina, did a fabulous job in meeting our needs to find a home in a timely manner. She is a professional and very diligent when it came to answering any questions we had. We were house hunting over the Thanksgiving/Christmas/ New Year's holiday, and she made herself available by phone and in person, as needed. I will be glad to not only use her again, but to recommend her to any of our friends or family, that may consider moving this way. Compass has a \keeper\" in Sumina." - Dondi + Kimberly D.

★★★★★
"As a first time home buyer, Cheri Martz was the best choice for me! Cheri was referred to me by a friend, who was also a first time homebuyer, and she truly exceeded my expectations. Cheri made the entire process fun and easy. She is comfortable to talk to and really got to know me personally and exactly what I was looking for to help find my dream home! She had excellent follow through and made herself available to me 24/7. Cheri is extremely knowledgeable of the market and was a dream to work with! I highly recommend her to anyone looking in the Austin area." - Ashley M.

★★★★★
"Sumina Bhatti is amazing! She helped me sell my house for about 10% more than I was initially expecting, and I credit her with most of that difference! She made a few suggestions that I was skeptical about at first (such as hiring a professional stager), but the results blew me away. Sumina helped me make exactly the right decisions about getting the most bang for the buck with make-ready -- I would have been totally lost without her! She was extremely professional and organized and always on top of things. I moved out of state and she still made the process incredibly smooth with electronic documents, giving me plenty of notice and keeping me updated through the process, and going above the call of duty to coordinate contractors. She is also well networked, and everyone else involved (title lawyer, etc.) was also easy to deal with. She gave excellent advice, but also did a great job of asking around when there was any uncertainty and addressing all of my concerns. Having never sold a house before, I had tons of questions, and she walked me through all of them. I cannot recommend Sumina Bhatti enough, and if you're lucky, you may also get a great friend out of the deal." - Sheena M.

★★★★★
"We recently bought our first house and Elliott was our realtor. Admittedly, he's the only realtor I've ever used, but he's great. He will be the my first choice whenever we look for a new home. I heard nightmare stories from a number of friends and family regarding their home buying processes; so I was prepared for a painful process. Quite the contrary occurred. It was smooth sailing all the way through. I kept waiting for a hitch and one never occurred. We even closed a week early. I can not recommend Elliott enough." - Luke J.

★★★★★
"My family has worked with Cheri on three property purchases and couldn't have asked for a smoother process. She actually makes investment buying fun. Being located in another city, we relied on her immensely and appreciated how she listened to our needs and used the time we had together to view only those properties which were in line with what we'd expressed we wanted. We found her to be intuitive, a wonderful advocate and generally delightful to work with. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy (or sell) property in central Texas." - Summer M.

★★★★★
"Cheri Martz was a pleasure to work with on all fronts: honesty, communcation, levity, and business savvy.A little background: Cheri and I had met and chatted at a mutual friend's party about 6 months prior to putting the house on the market. I had mentioned that we were going to keep our house and rent it out when we moved to Boston. 5 months then passed when Cheri called to let us know that she'd been watching inventory levels here in Travis Heights and they were at an all-time low, especially for homes in our price range and condition. In a few minutes on the phone, she provided us market data that convinced us that selling was a no-brainer. We met and she used market data, knowledge of our Travis Heights neighborhood and straightforward business experience to convince us that now was the perfect time to sell. We quickly signed a contract and got to work as a team. She proactively worked on the pre-marketing, and I worked on polishing up the homestead. Her stager, Brian Moriss, patiently and happily helped us to create a warm, inviting setting that optimized the layout of the house; allowing future owners to feel the lifestyle they too could have. When we went \live\" in MLS, and we were booked solid with appointments.After three days on the market we had two full price offers in hand. As of today, we still hold the neighborhood record for best price/square foot for our type of house. Choose Cheri and you too will have no regrets!!!" - Deirdre O.

★★★★★
"We recently purchased a new home in the Austin area with excellent help from Sumina Bhatti of Compass. We were leaving a \small town\" with a population of only 120,000 and perceived Austin as a huge unknown. We described to Sumina what we would like in a home and our price range. After asking questions to prioritize her search, she went to work lining up homes for internet viewing and scheduled any homes we were interested in seeing. She took us anywhere we wanted to go, and recommended locations based on the expected commute times. She is very professional and yet personable and friendly. She was our first new friend in Austin." - Ricky + Celia C.

★★★★★
"I met Cheri at a friend's party in the fall of 2012. With my 6-month-old baby boy by my side Cheri grabbed my attention instantly, educating me on the Austin housing market. Unfortunately, I was not ready to buy, my condo's value being so low at that time due to the many foreclosures in the condo community. Cheri and I exchanged information and that was it. I saw her again a few months later and asked her to show me a house I had seen in her automated emails. During that time, the condo value was coming up to the highest it had been in years. Cheri helped me sell my condo and in two days she brought me multiple offers! I never thought I would be able to show and sell the condo while living in it with three kids. Cheri was indispensable and one step ahead of me. She definitely eased the process. She even negotiated a lease back in the contract, which was awesome. I didn't even know that was an option. Once we started looking for a home, she was on a mission to help us find it and get under contract. I was a little desperate, and didn't want to be homeless. There was one house we saw and I thought it was good and it could work. And Cheri said, "No, this is not for you." She pointed out potential hazards for the children, things I would not have noticed until it was too late. Shortly after we found our dream home. She was tough and got us a great deal. I love my new home! Cheri is a great realtor and friend. I never felt rushed or pressured. With Cheri, I felt like she always had our best interests in mind. I would definitely use her again and recommend her to friends and family." - Contreras

★★★★★
"Working with Elliott Sanchez was more like hanging out with a friend who happened to know a lot about real estate. During my selling experience, I knew Elliott had my back and was looking out for my best interest." - Lee L.

★★★★★
"I was referred to Sumina by a dear friend who is equally in the home search process. From our first encounter, she was willing to deconstruct the home buying process in an easy way to understand, and clearly set the expectations from start to finish about what this process entailed. Also, her consistent communication via email, text, or phone were constant reassurances when parts of the process became tenuous or delayed. Her style of communication is what I appreciated the most, as well as her insight and extensive knowledge about real estate in general. Furthermore, as the process was underway and my interactions with my lender needed clarification, she was an additional source of information and went out of her way to seek clarification from the seller, broker, and HOA. Her willingness to go above and beyond was unparalleled, and she can trust that I will recommend her to colleagues and friends. I already have! I learned a lot from this process, and felt grateful that Sumina was on our side." - Arelis

★★★★★
"My wife and I recently purchased our first home with Elliot as our agent and we could not be happier with our experience. We heard nothing but horror stories from friends and family of being first time home buyers, yet none proved true. Elliot's utmost professionalism and constant drive to find us our perfect home put all our doubts to rest. He walked us through all aspects of the process, from shopping to final closing, always there to answer questions and negotiate aggressively on our behalf. I can not recommend Elliot more to assist you through the faced paced and aggressive environment that is the Austin housing market." - Evan L.

★★★★★
"I loved the whole home buying experience with Sumina. She understood what I needed for my first home, and was very patient as my preferences evolved when we started looking at houses. She gave me useful insight about the properties we saw, and guided me through the whole buying process. The thing I appreciated about her the most was that she was really strong with the other party, so much that I could take a back seat. There were issues that came up after home inspection, and she really stood for what was favorable for me. I would recommend her to anyone without any reservations!" - Gagan S.

★★★★★
"From Beginning to End, Elliott worked very diligently at helping me find the right home in the right neighborhood at the right price. Thanks." - Mike D.

★★★★★
"Thank you to everyone on the team: Jenna, Colby, Jennifer, Sumina, and last but not least, Lisa! We are in the perfect home in the perfect location!" - John C.

★★★★★
"Working with Elliott was incredible...He completely took the guesswork out of home buying and made sure we not only understood where we were in each stage of the process, but also made sure that all our questions were answered. Elliott is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about real estate. We will definitely use him again when we purchase our next home." - Nicole C.

★★★★★
"TESTIMThanks a ton to Cheri for helping us sell our townhouse. I know it was a bit complicated and she really helped out when I didn't have the time to be there. Cheri truly went the extra mile and provided services above and beyond what I thought an agent would do. I definitely look forward to working with her in the future and will continue to pass her name along to anyone in the market.NIAL" - Rick