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Kelli Whirlow

REALTOR®

Awards

Platinum Top 500 REALTORS® 2019, 2020

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Accredited Buyer's Representative®, Certified Negotiation Expert, Homeward Certified


Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Kelli Whirlow is amazing. She has helped me secure one rental home, the purchase of 3 homes, and the sell of 2 more. Additionally, she has managed the transactions of 4 friends of mine. She would not have received not only repeat business from me but also referrals if she wasn't world class. We meet quarterly to review trends on property values and ideas how I can best manage my properties. She is not only super knowledgable but does all the small things well.....especially managing the human aspect of such an important life decision. She's awesome, don't pass up the opportunity to work with her." - Chris B.

★★★★★
"Words cannot describe how amazing Kelli is. She guided us every single step of the way and was always very responsive and patient with our non-stop questions. Her market expertise and negotiation skills are the reason we won a bidding war against 7 other people. We got the house of our dreams thanks to Kelli." - Juanita B.

★★★★★
"What a great experience we had with Kelli Whirlow. She had quite a big job working for my husband Chris and me. We asked her 1 day before we found out we would be in Austin to help us find a furnished rental downtown, and she was off and running. She found us one in such a short time span. Neither of us had spent a lot of time in Austin, so we had no idea where we wanted to live. Chris moved from Charlotte within a week from finding out he would transfer down here. I stayed behind and had knee replacement surgery. She constantly was in touch with us, and showed Chris a lot of properties...facetiming me along the way. I was finally cleared to come to Texas in February, where we spent a lot of time learning about the different areas. In May I came down for good after selling our custom built "forever home". Finally, we knew for certain what area we wanted to live in. Somewhere 10-15 minutes from Downtown. She found it. Poor Kelly, she must have shown us 60 homes! She did it though, and we were able to close in two weeks! We now own our own piece of Texas and can't wait to move in! I will gladly refer Kelli to anyone who needs an A+ professional realtor!" - Mary C.

★★★★★
"Bless her heart, she jumped in and helped me and my husband secure a condo VERY quickly and with even less notice. We found out my husband would be working in Austin a week and a half before he started his new job. I will be in Charlotte, NC until the spring of 2023, and Kelli has offered to show us listings whenever I come back into town(and already has). I look forward to continuing to work with her. She has extensive knowledge of the Austin area and she is a lot of fun to be around(which I appreciate). I hope this helps, I can't wait to get back down there and continue to search for the perfect(or somewhat perfect) home." - Mary C.

★★★★★
"Working with Kelli was an absolute pleasure! She took care of us from beginning to end and was so incredibly patient during our most indecisive moments. Kelli was communicative, empathetic, and most importantly, honest. She was honest from the beginning about how stressful this process was going to be and really made herself available at all times of the day. Kelli went above and beyond what I believe a realtor should have and did so willingly and without us asking. I hope you and your management team realize what an ABSOLUTE GEM you have in Kelli. " - Ameli P.

★★★★★
"We have known Kelli for several years so for us it was no question on who to use. Not only because we knew her, but because of her energy, love for her career, and willingness to help wherever needed. She guided us through the process of selling our home from bringing in a stager, to giving us referrals on businesses to make our home beautiful, to calming any doubts or fears of selling our home. I know that she puts 110% in anything that she does and had no doubt that we would have a very successful listing! I would recommend her to anyone that I know who is ready to buy or sell a home. It was a pleasure to work with Kelli!" - Amy + Kevin F.

★★★★★
"Hands down, Kelli Whirlow, is the BEST! My family and I were having significant issues, and we encountered many personal setbacks. Kelli was extremely empathetic, kind, encouraging, and supportive throughout the whole process. She is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and had great ideas for selling the house. She always went above and beyond and was very accessible and reliable. Our house sold quickly and at top dollar! She navigated the process expertly and held contractors accountable for their work. In the words of Olivia Pope, she "handled it"! In case you can't tell, I highly, highly recommend her!" - Jamie B.

★★★★★
"Kelli truly did an amazing job of selling my house for me over the last few weeks. This is the same property she represented me on as a buyer about 4 years ago, and it turned out to be a very good investment. I always planned to come back to her when it was time to sell. Kelli knows the Austin market very well, always acted in my best interest, helped me get the best possible price for my house, and was always extremely responsive. I highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house in the Austin market." - Ralph E.

★★★★★
"I couldn’t be happier with Kelli Whirlow. I have worked professionally with her for years and did not think of anyone else to represent us when my husband and I decided to sell our existing home and purchase a new one. I have watched Kelli work with numerous clients over the years and knew there would be no better fit for us. Her knowledge and expertise have been invaluable throughout this entire process, not to mention her patience. She was constantly on top of everything and always had answers before we had questions. I could not imagine going thru this process without her. She is amazing, and I cannot sing her praises enough. You have a phenomenal agent on your team! " - Sonia D.

★★★★★
"We are extremely pleased with the level of customer service that Kelli provided. She was thorough, driven, and most importantly was hard working. We would highly recommend her to any future clients." - Drew D.

★★★★★
"I'd just like to say that Kelli did a fantastic job finding the perfect house for us and selling our home for more than we thought we could get. She was always on top of all various parties involved in both our home sale and new home build. Keeping the builder honest was important to us, given our past experience with Highland Homes. And to have her be so responsive in the middle of a pandemic was above and beyond. We're very grateful we choose Kelli and Compass." - Tyler + Norma W.

★★★★★
"Kelli has gone above and beyond in helping us through our buying and now selling process. Every question or concern has been addressed, usually in a matter of minutes or a few hours. She has bought us the insight and, in many cases, the support we have needed to make smart decisions. As we move forward with the selling of my daughter's home, we will face a tuff and difficult market due to the events of the world. As a family, we know Kelli will help guide us through this process. We can only hope the market stays strong, and the events of this time end soon." - Gary W.

★★★★★
"Kelli has been wonderful to work with. She explained and informed us of everything every step of the way. She constantly called and emailed promptly. She recommended services that were needed to prepare our house to sell (that really helped since we live 6 hours away). They also had wonderful things to say about her. Kelli is efficient and thorough, kind, and sensitive. She definitely goes the extra mile and gives 150%. She is an amazing agent and a special friend. We completely trust Kelli." - Rachel + Victor T.

★★★★★
"I ❤️❤️❤️ Kelli! She is so passionate for her clients. I can't even count the million ways she contributed to our experience. She got us top dollar for our house (full asking price in 2 or 3 days) and she negotiated and saved us thousands of dollars on the sell of our home and purchase of the next house. Her dedication is second to none. If you are looking for a realtor, you have my word you will be happy you called her!!" - Beth

★★★★★
"My wife and I worked with Kelli Whirlow for over a year until we found the perfect house for us. Kelli is an ultimate professional and a genuinely caring person with a passion for real estate and helping people find their perfect home. She has a great ability to build trust, she was able to listen and hone in on what we wanted; what were non-negotiables, nice to have, etc. and help us through the entire journey. Kelli was patient, offering advice, and her professional opinion in a way that we always appreciated as a subject matter expert. She never said no to an appointment to see properties, she kept us engaged, upbeat, and when we finally found our house, she was able to work with all the teams involved to successfully close in 30 days with minimal back and forth and made it a smooth process. I would absolutely work with Kelli again and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an agent in Austin!" - Alexander S.

★★★★★
"Kelli Whirlow from Compass is a true miracle worker!! In one weekend we were able to find our dream home all because of her help. Kelli's east coast smarts and nurturing southern hospitality are an excellent match for homebuyers and sellers!! We highly recommend Kelli and Compass." - Oliver A.

★★★★★
"Working with Kelli was a fantastic experience. I was introduced to Kelli through the Compass web portal. My wife an I had a made the decision to move from California to Texas about two years ago. About a year and a half ago I started to look at properties in and around Austin on the Compass website. Kelli had reached out to me, and I explained our situation. We were moving eventually, but at that moment were just browsing to see what was out there. Our move was delayed due to me changing jobs, but Kelli still maintained contact. Every couple of months she would check in and see what our progress looked like. Never pushy, just letting us know that she is ready to help us with anything we may need. After a year and a half, we finally listed our house and in 3-days we were under contract. This was way faster than we had anticipated. I reached out to Kelli and let her know, and she immediately hit the ground running. Kelli worked her butt off for us. Taking our requirements and really trying to find us the perfect property. Kelli is knowledgeable, informative, patient, and responsive. All the things I expect from a Realtor. She took the time to explain the differences between Texas and California real estate transactions and helped me understand the buying process here. We felt completely comfortable with her expertise and knew we could count on her to properly represent us as buyers. While we are extremely happy with our new home, when the time comes for us to sell this house, or buy another property, we will seek out Kelli." - Daniel P.

★★★★★
"Kelli Whirlow is amazing. She's personable and passionate about her job. She helped us find a place in Austin when we didn't know anything about the city and then helped us find our dream home. She's pretty awesome, and we highly recommend her!" - Vanessa A.

★★★★★
"Kelli is an excellent Realtor, and extremely patient, with my wife and I. We took over a year and other Realtors, to find our home. And the whole time Kelli offered advice and tips, and search tools, even when we were working with another agency, and not once did we feel any pressure from Kelli to commit to her or hurry up and find a house. I can honestly say that any and all future real estate needs we have will go to Kelli first and without hesitation." - Jason C.

★★★★★
"Kelli is an awesome agent. She goes above and beyond and thinks of everything. She is very detailed and organized through the process. We really enjoyed our experiences with Kelli and will definitely be recommending her to others." - Kevin K.

★★★★★
"I have been working with Kelli for over a year now. My husband and I went back and forth a lot on what we wanted to do, and Kelli was there for us EVERY step of the way. She was able to point us in the right direction and keep us from making any bad decisions that would later hurt us down the road. She never once pressured us to do anything or got upset with us for changing our minds so many times instead, she helped guide us and helped us make the best decisions for our future. Kelli's attention to detail, her passion for what she does and her attitude are what make her the best Realtor out there! She genuinely CARES about her clients and the huge decisions they make. Kelli will go the extra mile for you anytime; she literally was on her hands and knees scrubbing and cleaning our house before pictures were taken (even though we had it cleaned- lol!). She cares THAT much and is that hands on. She was able to sell our house for MORE than what we asked for (and we were under contract after only a few days of being on the market) AND helped us get into our new house. The whole year we have worked with her she was nothing but kind, courteous and she always went above and beyond for us. I will only be using Kelli for our housing needs from here on out. We love her!! Thank you, Kelli, for EVERYTHING!" - Rachel B.

★★★★★
"Kelli has done a fantastic job of finding good income properties and seeing the deals through to closing. I would definitely recommend her to others." - Ralph E.

★★★★★
"Kelli was awesome. She was always quick to respond and would always follow up. That is a big deal in my book. I would use her again in a heartbeat. She was recommended to me 2 1/2 years ago when I first moved to Austin. Even though I was not ready to buy a house at the time, Kelli would follow up with me every year to see what my living arrangement was like at the time and always offered her services when I was ready. She had impeccable timing, and I knew that she would be a great realtor just by her tenacity. She saved us money wherever she could and was our superhero until the end by ensuring the house was ready for our move-in. I couldn't thank Kelli enough. I would recommend her anytime." - Vicki + Scott

★★★★★
"Kelli is AMAZING!!! She was always super responsive and I've always felt like she was there for me :) She was also super helpful with getting me financing and making my first time buying process a breeze. I'm super grateful she was my realtor and I'd recommend her in a heartbeat!" - Anna P.

★★★★★
"Not only is Kelli a GREAT Realtor, but she has become a friend through this process!!! I honestly think a life-long type of friend!! She is an expert in her field, shows great knowledge of the entire Austin area, and is extremely well-versed in how the process works! I couldn't have been happier with our chosen Realtor! She is a hard worker who was always available for my questions! You have a gem in Kelli!!! Thanks for everything!!!!" - Caryn M.

★★★★★
"We just recently purchased a home in Bertram, TX with Kelli Whirlow, and I cannot say enough great things about her. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and enthusiastic about finding us our first home. Do not think twice about using her to buy or sell your next home. She will take great care of everything! Thanks again, Kelli and Compass :)" - Tara R.

★★★★★
"We worked with Kelli and her team through our very first purchase. We moved to Austin from oregon in November and they were able to help us get as much busy work started before arrival, she made the trip up to our area to show us so many homes sometimes multiple times and made the process seamless. We closed smooth with no issues and had such a great first time buying experience. Thank you Kelli and Compass." - Tessa T.

★★★★★
"I worked with Kelli Whirlow to buy a condo in North Central Austin. As a first time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions about the process, and working with Kelli couldn't have been better. She was incredibly responsive from start to finish and went above and beyond to answer my questions and ensure I felt comfortable. Kelli is warm and personable, and she also has great negotiation skills. I had a wonderful experience working with her, and I would highly recommend her services. Thank you so much, Kelli!" - Amanda F.

★★★★★
"We are very pleased with our experience in buying a home through Compass. We worked with Kelli Whirlow and think she is great! Her professionalism and knowledge of the Austin housing market made for a low stress buying process. She handled all the details in a timely and efficient manner. The home we purchased was in the area and price range we requested she locate for us. We will definitely use Compass for our future Austin real estate needs." - Susan C.

★★★★★
"I chose Kelli Whirlow because I have known her for over 20 years. Kelli is very good at negotiations and always goes the extra mile. She was always available to answer questions and listened to my opinions as well. Kelli has always had goals with her work and a very strong work ethic in every position I have known her to hold. This is why I chose Kelli to represent me in buying my home." - Paige W.

★★★★★
"We had a wonderful experience working with Kelli Whirlow. We will gladly recommend her to friends and family looking for a home in the Austin area." - Jennifer F.

★★★★★
"If you are looking to buy a home it the Austin area, your search for a realtor should end here! I had the pleasure of working with Kelli Whirlow from Compass and boy did she work to find my first home! She promised me she would find me a great home and I just closed on that home last week after only a two month search. That is amazing time in this sellers market in Austin. Kelli was sweet, kind, and a true professional. She was always available to answer my questions and concerns. I don't know how she ever slept. I am so grateful that I found Compass and I am forever indebted to them for what they have done for me. I will continue recommending them to everyone I know searching for a home and I can't wait to work with Kelli again to purchase my next home!" - Kay M.

★★★★★
"I was lucky to work with Kelli, who was cheerful and efficient every step of the way. She went out of her way to make it an easy process, which was particularly helpful since we are out of state. kelli oversaw everything and found us a good inspector who took the time to explain everything to me during the condo inspection. She also contacted handymen, etc. to get us estimates on repairs that will have to be made. Kelli did an outstanding job from start to finish and we were delighted! Thanks so much!" - Paula S.



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About Kelli
Kelli Whirlow is a principal agent of the Grace ~ Kelli Team. Kelli is esteemed by her clients for her perseverance, professionalism, tenacity, and follow-up. She builds long-lasting relationships with her clients and serves as a life-long resource. With over 13 years of experience in real estate, she has worked extensively with both first-time and seasoned buyers, sellers, and investors. She is also an Online Relocation Specialist and has assisted many families who have relocated from other states. 

Kelli’s transaction management and attention to detail are evident throughout the entire process – she provides a true concierge service to ensure a seamless transaction for her clients. She has been praised by past clients for her cheerful disposition, flexibility, and understanding of their needs. She is pleased to work with Grace Miralle-Wilkens on The Grace~Kelli Team to provide an outstanding real estate client experience. Kelli is a true advocate for her clients. As an Accredited Buyers Representative and Certified Negotiation Expert, she has additional training that provides added value for her buyer, seller, and investor clients. Kelli’s specialized training and experience enable her to handle the complexities and challenges associated with the current real estate market. She takes a proactive approach in order to anticipate and avoid obstacles that often arise in any transaction, which ensures a stress-free experience for her clients. 

While Kelli was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has now resided in Austin for over 33 years. During that span, she has lived in Leander, Dripping Springs, and everywhere in between. This gives her a breadth of market knowledge across Central Texas. Kelli loves spending free time with her husband and two daughters. You will often find them at her parents' Hill Country ranch in Johnson City, at the lacrosse fields, or at a nearby park with their American Pitbull Stella and their Corgis Louie and Winnie. 

Kelli is a proud member of the Dripping Springs Elite 25 Real Estate Professionals,  the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce, Dripping Springs Women's Club, and is a donor and supporter of Austin Pets Alive!, Austin Habitat for Humanity, Communities First Village, Foundation Communities, and numerous other local charities. She is also honored to be a Realty Austin Compass Ambassador, and she serves on the Realty Austin Compass Agent Advisory Council.

Kelli Whirlow’s Transactions

Past Sales
$3,300,000 | 3702 Tekoa Cove, Austin, TX 78746

$3,300,000

4
Bedrooms
4,469
Square Feet
0.81
Acres
$1,990,000 | 2310 Ridgeview Drive, Austin, TX 78704

$1,990,000

6
Bedrooms
4,131
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$1,200,000 | 200 Parke Wind Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$1,200,000

5
Bedrooms
4,408
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,190,000 | 16671 Sawyer Ranch Road, Austin, TX 78737

$1,190,000

10.02
Acres
$1,175,000 | 401 Roy Creek Lane, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

$1,175,000

3
Bedrooms
2,916
Square Feet
3.15
Acres
$1,150,000 | 10408 Medinah Greens Drive, Austin, TX 78717

$1,150,000

5
Bedrooms
4,432
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,100,000 | 1100 Norwood Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

$1,100,000

4
Bedrooms
2,734
Square Feet
10.18
Acres
$989,000 | 415 Bitterroot Lane, Austin, TX 78737

$989,000

4
Bedrooms
3,496
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$949,000 | 1804 Congressional Circle, Austin, TX 78746

$949,000

4
Bedrooms
2,550
Square Feet
0.61
Acres
a living room with furniture and a large window

$925,000

4
Bedrooms
3,004
Square Feet
2.14
Acres
$850,000 | 240 Grafton Lane, Austin, TX 78737

$850,000

4
Bedrooms
3,087
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$849,900 | 2605 Sorano Cove, Round Rock, TX 78665

$849,900

4
Bedrooms
2,910
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$765,000 | 306 Bridge Water Loop, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

$765,000

4
Bedrooms
2,840
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$760,000 | 4503 Knapp Hollow, Austin, TX 78731

$760,000

3
Bedrooms
3,287
Square Feet
$735,000 | 11505 Heathrow Drive, Austin, TX 78759

$735,000

3
Bedrooms
2,207
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$710,000 | 5403 Evans Avenue, Austin, TX 78751

$710,000

7
Bedrooms
3,778
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$689,000 | 1455 Tramonto, New Braunfels, TX 78132

$689,000

4
Bedrooms
a view of a house with a yard

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3
Bedrooms
2,156
Square Feet
8.66
Acres
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,650

5
Bedrooms
3,130
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a large kitchen with kitchen island a stove a sink dishwasher a refrigerator and a fireplace with wooden floor

$3,550

3
Bedrooms
2,621
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$3,400 | 15400 Farm To Market Road 1826, Austin, TX 78737

$3,400

4
Bedrooms
2,100
Square Feet
1.97
Acres
a view of a house with backyard porch and sitting area

$3,200

4
Bedrooms
1,829
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$3,150 | 3918 Latimer Drive, Austin, TX 78732

$3,150

3
Bedrooms
2,126
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a small white house with a white roof and table and chairs under an umbrella

$2,900

3
Bedrooms
1,492
Square Feet
$2,700 | 27 Stillmeadow, Round Rock, TX 78664

$2,700

4
Bedrooms
2,472
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$2,650

3
Bedrooms
1,330
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$2,599 | 7101 Geneva Drive, Austin, TX 78723

$2,599

3
Bedrooms
1,752
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a fireplace

$2,500

3
Bedrooms
1,587
Square Feet
a living room with furniture and a large window

$2,500

3
Bedrooms
1,366
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv

$2,450

3
Bedrooms
1,277
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$2,110 | 102 Cherry Laurel Lane, Kyle, TX 78640

$2,110

4
Bedrooms
1,521
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a kitchen with a sink stove and cabinets

$1,750

3
Bedrooms
1,631
Square Feet
a backyard of a house

$1,750

3
Bedrooms
2,028
Square Feet
0.27
Acres