James Watson

★★★★★
"Everyone says that finding a place to stay in Austin is tough, but James Watson made it easy for us. We reviewed the extensive list of available houses he provided to us, selected the ones that we wanted to visit after getting advice from him, and then after three short days of seeing houses, we found one that fits our needs perfectly." - Daniel O.

★★★★★
" James Watson was an amazing agent. He was honest, wise, compassionate, knowledgeable, prompt, incisive, and just plain skilled. He definitely knew his stuff. He was everything good I could have NOT imagined in a real estate agent. He's a treasure and a keeper, and I hope he'll be well-rewarded by management. Trust me, I'll be recommending him to anyone I know getting ready to sell their home. And it speaks well of management that he has been enabled to do the things he does, the way he does 'em. " - Monty

★★★★★
"James was recommended to me through friends of mine around 6 years ago. Since then James has been spectacular in all aspects of brokerage. His communication skills are superb, he is 100% reliable and 200% helpful. I can not be happier with his service and I would not be a landlord in TX without him." - Michael G.

★★★★★
"James is a realtor against which we will compare any future people we work with, and he set the bar extremely high.
He most definitely went above and beyond. So much so he talked us through some concerns we had with our new agent in Baton Rouge and offered to speak to her for us if we continued to have concerns. If we ever move back to Austin or anyone ever asks us for a referral James is the only person we would consider using/suggesting." - Kenny H.

★★★★★
"James is amazing. He really takes time to understand the people involved and what their needs and feelings are about buying or selling a home. He is patient and helps you understand the process at every step.
I've recommended him to many friends and family and will continue to do so." - Teresa

★★★★★
"Our experience doing business with James Watson through three real estate transactions has been totally satisfying. He has always surpassed our expectations by a wide margin. He’s wonderful to work with because of his attention to detail, integrity, deep knowledge, and experience - in addition to his phenomenal responsiveness. James’ calm presence and seasoned advice have been invaluable. We always felt the advice James provided was truly in our own best interest. I would recommend James and his team to anyone and everyone. In fact, he closed the fourth deal with our daughter when she bought her condo. As far as we’re concerned, James Watson is a “perfect” real estate agent in every sense of the word - and worth every cent! " - Bob and Kim K.

★★★★★
"Working with James has been a great experience. He’s incredibly thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable. He was our most trusted adviser throughout the home buying process, and he helped us navigate the inevitable challenges come up with confidence and calming reassurance. " - Samir B.

★★★★★
"I heard about James from my sister and brother-in-law. They bought their home a few years back with James, their agent. I had a great time looking at homes with James. James set up emails of homes in my price range, and I would pick what I wanted to see and then email James when I was really interested. James was very patient and understanding with me. I had not bought a home since 1987, so I had to get up to speed with the current hot market situation here in the Austin area. James was good at explaining the way things are happening so quickly these days. James helped me deal with the disappointments I had because of how quickly homes are selling. In the end, James showed me the house I bought as one that wasn't even listed yet because the owners weren't sure if they would sell or lease it. It was nice to see it like that way and not be too late to get an offer in. I spent more than I had originally planned, but considering the current market, I think it was well bought. I'm very happy with my home. James' experience and savvy in the Austin market gave me a chance in a very competitive time. I would recommend James to anyone needing a Realtor." - Wayne K.

★★★★★
"James is the very best in the business! I love him! He has now sold two of my homes, and I will call him next time I buy or sell! He is personable, professional and will go to the extreme for his clients! I could not ask for more. There are not enough adjectives to describe him, a wonderful man!" - Phyliss C.

★★★★★
"We had no idea where to start, but a good friend recommended James Watson. My parents were in an awful car accident last year, and we had to move them closer to town so my sister and I can help care for them. Selling their house was not something any of us had planned. Nor could anyone know that COVID-19 was around the corner.
We wanted to secure a Realtor by the end of January and have the house on the market by February 15th and, ideally, selling the home by June 1st. James met with my parents and made it easy for them to say, “Yes.” I wanted my parents to have options in choosing a Realtor, and after reviewing their options, they said: “We want to go with James!” So glad we chose James. My parents closed on the sale of their home in early April and relieved that there were no delays due to unprecedented times with COVID-19. Their wellness was first and foremost with James, and he went the extra mile to ensure that with the title company.
In one word, my father summarized him as “Marvelous!” My mother had this to say. “James was very positive about selling our house. I trusted him to do it. He kept encouraging dad that his garage was organized and that he could do the emptying of it on target time. He was so friendly and sensitive, and he even shed a tear with us when I got emotional. He tried to make everything easy for two old people. The pictures that he took of our house were awesome. He was very encouraging and reassuring that our house would sell, and it did. The comparisons were very helpful. James kept my daughter informed on any action and update on the contract. Thank God for online closings. That was the easiest closing for me. If I had another house to sell, I would hire him again.”
As their daughter, I’m super protective and juggle many responsibilities with my parents, work, and my own household. James and Craig were like having family members carry the load + all the smarts needed for critical business decisions. I could not have helped my parents through this transition in life without James and Craig. Thank you both and Compass for being such good partners." - Kim, Martin, + Linda M.

★★★★★
"James Watson has been excellent all along! We bought a house from him and then years later sold the same house. Outstanding service, and I highly recommended anyone in Austin to give him a call!" - Joan M.

★★★★★
"James Watson = 5 Stars! Ours is the 4th or 5th home that James has helped within our immediate family. He is a dear and respected friend whose professionalism and expertise is much appreciated. " - Sam R.

★★★★★
"FIRST, I must say that James is a GEM without a doubt. No stars here, this is a 5 Diamond experience! A friend of mine referred me, and I am so very grateful that she did. I was very reluctant to even think about this process, and I had been in my current home for 20+ years. The idea of the process of selling and buying was very scary to me, so I avoided it for years. I was very comforted by her personal experience of selling/ buying more than one property over the years with James. First impressions are important, and I felt very informed, empowered, and excited after my initial meeting with James.
It was invaluable from beginning to end to have his expertise and guidance throughout the entire process. I was free to ask questions when needed, and he was professional and on top of things at all times. The sale of my home was nearly effortless; it seemed to me. The professional pictures definitely helped to market the home in a way that gave optimal advertisement along with professional yard signage and listing.
The buying of my DREAM home was just that, a dream come true. James consistently noted things that I had not thought of and made sure that I was considering all items to be sure to make an informed decision. He is a "fine print reader" for sure. I can't say enough about my experience. I have already told all of my family and friends to call James when the times comes to buy or sell a home.
Lastly, I want to note that James made sure that signing day was a celebration of the great accomplishment and teamwork from us all. I hated for it to be over, but I was also happy to get the keys to my brand new home. A big THANK YOU to James. We miss him. Please know that if I decide to move again, I will surely be contacting James to lead the way!" - Cristal M.

★★★★★
"James has a gift for deep listening and is committed to finding out what our priorities are in a home, and to tirelessly working to make that a reality. Time and again, we've been impressed with James's professionalism and ethics, as well as his knowledge of the market and the intricacies of buying and selling a home. His superpower is making us feel like we're his only clients, and (even though we know that's far from the reality) his presence and investment in us make us feel that way. He and Craig have spoiled us, and we are heartbroken to be moving out-of-state where we'll have to find another Realtor; we wish we could take him with us! The Watson team truly goes above and beyond, and we can say (without any hesitation) that they are exceptional in both the services they provide and the care they pour into their work." - Stacey and Chris M.

★★★★★
"We had an amazing experience with James during our house hunt, making offers and closing. He was a calming, knowledgeable presence during the competitive house search in Austin. James was always available by phone or email, and it didn't matter what time of day. I know that we would not have found a house so quickly within our time frame without his expertise. We needed a lot of hand-holding as new buyers, and he was so patient with us. James is still helping us with some things, even after the closing! He has gone above and beyond as a Realtor, and we are so grateful to have him in our corner. I plan on referring all my friends to James!" - Manoli B.

★★★★★
"I am a retired judge but with more than forty years of law practice. During that time I have represented and advised, drafted documents for many Realtors have also been a client a few times. Based on experience I would say that James Watson is doubtlessly the best Realtor associate I've ever seen. His efforts to produce great customer satisfaction are always wholehearted. Ask him a question, and you get insightful, useful information right away. We're from Hawaii, and so there was a great to accomplish in a very short week. Buying a condo was not originally planned, and there was much to accomplish. We had no contacts, so James had to refer us to bankers, insurance agent, real property managing agent, real property inspector, etc. All of his referrals also gave great customer service who we found great to work with. And most of all we liked the way he advised of in negotiating the price. I strongly recommend James." - Timothy W.

★★★★★
"My husband and I really enjoyed working with James. He is professional, very responsive and made our real estate purchase experience a very pleasant one. We will definitely refer our friends and relatives to James should the need arises. It has been a pleasure working with James." - Donna W.

★★★★★
"We used James when we bought the home, and we used James to sell the house. James helped considerably, and I will gladly recommend him to friends and family I know. Thank you, James and Compass so much." - Gretchen M.

★★★★★
"James was amazing with each and every step. He treated my 85k purchase like it was a multi-million dollar one. He was always available, advocated like I've never seen, and is a pleasure to spend time with to boot!" - Mary F. and Dan C.

★★★★★
"James is, without a doubt, the best Realtor I've encountered. His thoroughness, knowledge, and expediency made a difficult move possible. I'm grateful we had his expertise to help us navigate a huge life transition for our family. I will sing his praises to whoever needs a Realtor in the future. Thank you, James!" - Sarah G.

★★★★★
"James Watson is a true real estate professional who helped us every step of the way selling our old home for 4% above asking and getting us into our dream home! His knowledge of market trends in all areas in Austin is outstanding, and he just seemed to know all the ins and outs; everything from landscaping, architectural styles, renovation estimates and what issues to expect with some of the older homes we toured. The real kicker was that we hit a snag when the buyer for the old home had some major financing issues. James was tirelessly hounding that lending team to expedite the docs for closing and got everything squared away just in the nick of time. I am huge on communication and never waited more than a couple of moments to get replies from either James or his assistant Craig on any of the facets of our deal. Although this particular deal was for our personal residence, I am a real estate investor and have worked with countless agents... I cannot recommend a stronger team member than James!" - Greg W.

★★★★★
"James is by far the best Realtor I've ever worked with. He was genuinely helpful at every step. I would recommend James and Compass to anyone and surely will! " - Jeff G.

★★★★★
"James Watson was OUTSTANDING, and hopefully, over the years we will continue to work together. Not only was his "direct" service great, but it was outstanding. Beyond that and even after closing he has continued to provide us with care. If possible, I will continue to work with him over the years, and I will recommend him to anyone I run across looking to buy or sell a home." - Scott G.

★★★★★
"James was instrumental in my home buying process. I could not have made it through without his help. James was quick to understand my needs, was available to answer any questions I might have and is trustworthy. He is knowledgeable about builder product, school districts, surrounding growth in various areas of the city, lending, home warranties, you name it! This is the second home I've bought with James. He is my preferred Realtor, and I have and will continue to, recommend him." - Adrienne W.

★★★★★
"James has beyond exceeded our expectations. As out of town first-time home buyers, I can definitively say that it would have been impossible for us to have purchased our home in the time frame we hoped without James. James is diligent, personable, knowledgeable, responsive, and extraordinarily competent at his job. In every situation we were faced with, James provided clear analysis along with his prediction of how a given scenario might play how, and it nearly always went exactly as he predicted. Furthermore, he has gone beyond any reasonable expectation of providing service and help outside of the home-buying process. I would not hesitate to recommend James to anyone looking for a real estate agent in Austin." - Dan G.

★★★★★
"James Watson is a terrific agent, who has provided me and other members of my family with excellent service on several occasions. He is not only courteous and personable, he is knowledgeable and went above and beyond the call of duty every step of the way during my recent transaction." - Gabriel R.

★★★★★
"James' work ethic is why I have trusted him to be my realtor since 2001. He puts the interests of his clients above his own. And James and Craig's seamless teamwork makes the real estate process so much easier. Their integrity and attention to detail are what distinguishes them from the rest." - Navier S.

★★★★★
"For great customer service, you can't do any better than James." - Greg K.

★★★★★
"I would not trust anyone other than James to advise me on important real estate decisions. There is just no one else out there in the real estate arena that shares his brand of knowledge, dedication, talent, and integrity. And there is certainly no other realtor that takes care of me like family." - Anna H.

★★★★★
"James has been my real estate agent for over a decade now. He truly cares about his clients and will go that extra mile even after the sale is finalized. He found my dream home in Allandale before the house was even up for sale! And he is very knowledgeable about all areas around Austin." - Annette W.

★★★★★
"James is fantastic: personable, professional, and we will definitely reach out to work with him again!" - Carla Ca.

★★★★★
"You have been wonderful, and we really appreciate that you made it possible for us to live in this nice neighborhood and in this great house. Our cat too would like to thank you. She finally has a backyard to run around in!" - Jeannie and Charles

★★★★★
"In two words, James is caring and intuitive." - Justina T.

★★★★★
"James' work ethic is why I have trusted him to be my realtor since 2001. He puts the interests of his clients above his own. And James and Craig's seamless teamwork makes the real estate process so much easier. Their integrity and attention to detail are what distinguishes them from the rest." - Navier S.

★★★★★
"We love our new home! Working with James is such a pleasure. He has a remarkable combination of professionalism and warmth. We are grateful for all the time and hard work he invested in our home search." - Chris and Stacy M.