Holly Hughes

★★★★★
"Holly is my realtor for buying a new house and selling my current house. When I first started looking, I was not sure about what I was looking for. Holly helped me figure out the area and type of house I really wanted. She was very diligent about making sure we had a broad focus to see what was available. As you know, the housing market in Austin is very challenging. Holly advised about the cash bridge program, which has been immensely helpful to me. This program has really made it possible for me to buy low and sell high, and I am very grateful for that. For the house buying part, I could not have asked for a better person to take care of the details. Holly was on the mark in all the negotiations and paid more attention to the inspections and walkthroughs than I did. She kept the Builder and the homeward folks in tight coordination for a smooth process. I am very pleased with the house quality, price and location. Many times during the search, Holly’s advice was tremendously helpful to keep me from being anxious. For the sale of my house, no comparison to how smooth the whole process was. Holly helped me every step of the way during the tight timelines we had. She was very attentive to every small detail and spent a lot of time getting the house ready for sale. She provided referrals for services that I needed to get the house ready. The most important thing for me was her analysis of the offers and making sure we pick the right one. I am very impressed with the effort and due diligence that she made during the entire process. In summary, I’m very happy with the entire process. A big kudos to Holly because both the purchase and sale parts of the real estate transactions went without hassles and in a timely manner. Big thanks to her and her team for negotiations with the different parties to keep things on track for me. I appreciated that a lot." - Aneesa

★★★★★
"We recently closed on a home with the guidance and expertise of Holly Hughes and can’t recommend her enough. Backing up a little, we recently moved to Austin and wanted to fulfill our dream of owning a home. After we took some time to better understand the city and what we were looking for in a home, we reached out to Holly to let her know we were ready to get serious about our house hunt. Her confidence and expertise, combined with her calming and affable personality, were the perfect fit for us. The process started with a brief orientation where she walked us through the ins and outs of home buying. She created an environment where we felt comfortable asking even the most rudimentary of questions. At the end of the meeting, there were no questions left unanswered, and we felt educated in the process of home buying in a way that no book I’ve read coming into this could achieve. She set us up with the tools that we needed to narrow down our search and identify houses we would like to tour. When we decided on a handful of options that we were serious about, the tours started. Remarkably, we found a house that we absolutely loved and decided to make an offer. Holly was positive and calm throughout the process while we tried to determine exactly how much we should offer in this competitive market. I firmly believe that it was specifically Holly’s expertise in submitting offers and negotiating that helped us win out against five other offers and purchase our first home! Holly helped make our dream of homeownership come true, and we couldn’t be happier. If you’re a first-time home buyer like us, or an experienced home buyer or seller in the Austin area, I can’t recommend Holly enough to shepherd you through the process." - Mike and Taylor

★★★★★
"Holly Hughes is the agent who I worked with for my first home-buying experience. Holly reached out to me after seeing that I registered on the site, and we set up an intro call. She started by giving me an outline of what the process would look like and gave me an update on the Austin market (which is crazy, as we all know), but she underpromised and over delivered! I've heard so many horror stories from people buying over the past year, but my purchase couldn't have gone more differently! I never felt unsupported, and I never felt that I needed to figure out the next steps on my own. She reassured me along the way that they would help me go through the process one step at a time, so I was never overwhelmed. My dream home popped up on the market, but I didn't think I stood a chance to get it without offering way over the asking price - She recommend that we go tour it regardless, and she helped me draft up an offer that was under my budget. To my surprise, we got the house! Holly also connected me with a great lender who ensured that my rate was as low as possible, that my appraisal was done well before closing, and she even helped me increase my credit score by 40 points! I highly recommend working with Holly! Their organization and attention to detail set the bar for the smoothest home-buying experience ever! She kept everything on track to avoid a delay in closing and were so proactive (scheduling my inspection within an hour of receiving the signed contract). I couldn't have asked for a better experience as a first-time home buyer!" - Emma M.

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"It was a great pleasure to work with Holly at each step of the home-buying process. Holly was incredibly attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, and polite. I would be happy to use Holly in future home buying and selling endeavors in Austin and recommend her to my network. It started with the buyer consultation process, which was a really well-done and informative session that prepared me to start the home-buying process. Despite the significant research I had undertaken on potential properties, it was one that Holly actually found and recommended that is the home I have today. Holly helped me with strategies on the offer that really made a difference in this hyper-competitive market we're in now. Once under contract, Holly answered all questions promptly and engaged other parties in a respectful manner. Whenever I expressed concern, there was typically an email, text, or quick phone call to provide an informed and polite response. While some realtors I had worked with began to be much more hands-off post-contract acceptance, Holly made sure that I was comfortable and informed right up until the closing day. Holly took serious COVID concerns by wearing a mask and engaging in virtual discussions in a manner that still remained very personable and attentive, and I'm thankful for that. Holly is a great ambassador of Realty Austin and the profession in total. I am definitely a happy customer." -Andy J.

★★★★★
"I can't say enough great things about Holly. In early January of this year, we decided to pull the trigger on purchasing, and Holly went 200% for us, finding us houses that matched what we were looking for. We found a house and really wanted it and Holly walked us through the very stressful process that is home buying. We ended up having to close really fast and Holly was there to assist and we ended up moving in at the end of January, literally 3 weeks after we had decided to start looking. There was a hiccup during the inspection where we had water damage happen to the house, once again, Holly was there to assist in making sure the closing date didn't get pushed back too far. I would highly recommend Holly to anyone new to Austin or anyone looking to buy a home in the crazy Austin Market. If I could give her 10 stars on Facebook I would, but I can't so I'll put 10 in here: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️… " -Bill M.

★★★★★
"Holly is an outstanding realtor and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the Austin metro area. I first met Holly when I was in the process of relocating to Austin from out of state. I had a very aggressive timeline to find an apartment along with a specific list of requirements. She had a great selection of options in my desired location and with the amenities I wanted. When I was ready to buy my home, she did a great job of finding properties that checked off all the boxes and made the stressful parts of the process so much easier. She knows the Austin area very well, is extremely professional, and was so much fun to work with. If you’re thinking of working with her for your next home purchase, just do it! " -Jessica J.

★★★★★
"While Holly and I may share the same last name and I would recommend her even to my own family, we are not actually related. I've been working with Holly for several years and she has been a joy to work with on every transaction. Holly has an amazing knack for handling every situation with a sense of calm and professionalism no matter how difficult the situation. She brings incredible knowledge and expertise to the table, along with an amazing sense of humor that puts everyone at ease. Her clients (and her lender) are extremely fortunate to have her on their team. " -Tyler H.

★★★★★
"Holly was so helpful in finding us a rental condo to relocate to in just 6 days. With the pipes rupturing in our apartment from the freeze, a number of rental units were required to evacuate because of fear of molds and necessary repairs. Holly located a condo to rent in the same neighborhood as my mother-in-law, which helps us even more as we can check on my 88-year-old in-law, and we have a very nice condo where we live. Holly reviewed the lease, made key modifications, and helped us find a mover; we were packed and moved in 6 days! thank you, Holly! " -Lori M.

★★★★★
"Holly was amazing to work with! Being new-ish to Austin I didn't know the neighborhoods that well, Holly took the time to really listen to what I was looking for and was able to interpret my wants way better than I could articulate them. She was extremely patient with me throughout my search process and made sure all of my pup-priorities were met, as well as mine. All the while making the paperwork process seem like a breeze. She's a true miracle worker in the high-demand Austin market! " -Ann M.

★★★★★
"All 10s for Holly Hughes! This young lady is a professional in a true sense of the word and she knows her stuff. I've personally worked with her with several clients and she goes above and beyond to satisfy the needs of Everyone involved in the process. I will continue to recommend friends, family, and colleagues to Holly because I know she'll take care of them like they are her own family. That's what she does! Thanks for your amazing, dedicated service, Holly! " -John W.

★★★★★
"Working with Holly was absolutely amazing! She helped me find my dream home in Austin. Buying my first house was nerve-racking, but Holly made the process easy breezy and so much fun. Even after the home buying process was finished, Holly still keeps in touch to make sure everything is still going smoothly and always offers great referrals for house cleaners, handymen, and landscapers, you name it. On top of all of that, she is professional, friendly, and so much fun to be around. I would recommend Holly to anyone looking to buy a new home! " -Alexa R.

★★★★★
"Working with Holly was wonderful! From day one, she was exactly what I needed in a realtor; straightforward, informative, available, and hugely helpful. In this incredibly difficult market, Holly told me exactly what I would need to do in order to be successful, and she was right! She also made the closing process unusually fun as she was 100% down to indulge me in my karaoke obsession while we waited for documents to be reviewed. " -Meaghan H.

★★★★★
"Holly has been absolutely amazing to work with. She is responsive, flexible, and attentive, asking if we have questions, recommending properties that fit our criteria, and overall being present during this stressful process. I would not hesitate to recommend Holly as an agent to anyone. In fact, I have already referred Holly to my brother Alex who was looking for a house, and we just closed on that as well. " -Sarah W.

★★★★★
"Holly Hughes is an exceptional realtor. As a first-time home buyer, she supported me throughout the entire process. She was my advocate, my teacher, and my friend, and I knew I could go to her with anything along the way. She also provided helpful market data for me to gain a better understanding of current market conditions in Austin. I will recommend her to anyone buying a home in Austin! " -Iga C.

★★★★★
"Holly was amazing to work with. She not only made us feel like an absolute priority, but she also took extra care during the Covid-19 pandemic to make sure we were safe and protected when looking at houses. I highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a kind, warm, and knowledgeable real estate agent. " -Hilarion B.

★★★★★
"Working with Holly was the best second decision I made after deciding to move to Austin! She was hands-on, responsive, cheerful, knowledgeable and looked out for me every step of the way! Don't waste any more time, give her a call ASAP and get treated like royalty. " -Anthony A.

★★★★★
"I have bought two homes now through Holly. She is extremely knowledgeable and attentive to her clients' needs. She has found me perfect homes both times and made the process of buying a home a stress-free and smooth process. 11/10 would use her again! " -Christina A.

★★★★★
"Holly was an absolute pleasure to work with. She’s smart, attentive, and personable, and she somehow made house-hunting during Covid-19 a pain-free, easy process. Anyone would be lucky to work with her. I truly can’t recommend her enough. " -Kelly W.

★★★★★
"Holly was a great partner and advocate throughout the home buying process. I started my home search while I was still living in California and she went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home in Austin. " -Andie N.

★★★★★
"Holly has been incredibly awesome from beginning to end! She really helped walk me through my first home-buying process. I would definitely recommend Holly to anyone looking for a home in Austin. " -Alexander W.

★★★★★
"I can't recommend Holly Hughes highly enough! As a first-time homebuyer, I was very overwhelmed going into the process, but she made everything feel manageable and even enjoyable. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and took the time to thoroughly educate me on each step so I always knew what to expect—there were no surprises, just clear communication and thoughtful guidance the whole way through. Her responsiveness and patience were remarkable; I never felt rushed or pressured, and she always made time to answer my (many) questions. When it came time to negotiate, she represented my best interests with skill and confidence. On top of all that, she has a genuinely warm and enjoyable personality that made working with her a pleasure. If you're looking for someone who’s professional, trustworthy, and truly dedicated to helping you find the right home, I wholeheartedly recommend Holly!" - Annalise

★★★★★
"Holly was truly exceptional! If you are looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and reliable realtor in Austin, look no farther than Holly Hughes. There are so many positive experiences we had as we worked with Holly to sell our current house and purchase our dream home. Her promptness, knowledge of the market, strategic mindset, kindness, good energy made a potentially chaotic selling and purchasing process simple. She was able to help us secure our dream home at an amazing price point and sell our previous home in one weekend where we received multiple offers. She absolutely exceeded all of our expectations throughout the entire process. It was a no-brainer for us to work with her and I’m so thankful we did. I will definitely be recommending Holly to anyone looking to buy or sell and will not hesitate to call Holly for any of our real estate needs in the future." - Caitlin

★★★★★
"We had a great experience with Holly! She was very responsive in helpful in a stressful sellers market." - Melanie

★★★★★
"Working with Holly was absolutely AMAZING! She helped me find my dream home in Austin. Buying my first house was nerve-racking, but Holly made the process easy breezy and so much fun. Even after the home buying process was finished, Holly still keeps in touch to make sure everything is still going smoothly and always offers great referrals for house cleaners, handymen, landscapers, you name it. On top of all of that, she is professional, friendly, and so much fun to be around. I would recommend Holly to anyone looking to buy a new home!" - Alexa

★★★★★
"When it was time to buy a house, Holly was really helpful through the whole process. I felt very comfortable working with Holly in this very stressful housing market. She didn't roll her eyes at my neuroticism once! Holly was extremely accessible and did what she could to help us get what we were looking for within the time frame we needed. This included dealing with another company in the house-buying process that made a big mistake - Holly got things back on track very smoothly and was no-nonsense, making sure we didn't get screwed. We are extremely happy with the process and our new house - Thanks, Holly! " -Emilia B.