Michelle Allen

★★★★★
"Michelle took my listing after being on the market for 90 days with no activity. She took professional pictures, replaced a distracting light fixture and sold it in about 60 days without me having to travel to Austin. If you are looking for a realtor who knows the market and will tell you the truth, Michelle is your gal!" - Peggy P.

★★★★★
"Michelle and Team went above and beyond to get our deal closed on time and the process was seamless and stress-free, and we look forward to working with her again in the near future." - Sharmel D.

★★★★★
"Michelle has been great to work with! We've worked with several of her clients before and she's always super communicative throughout the process and stays on top of any questions we have." - Brent P.

★★★★★
"We utilized Michelle Allen when we decided to sell our family home in Thrall. From the start, Michelle was super enthusiastic and informative. She walked us through the whole process. The sale of our home was not like most others. Comps were not really available for the type of property we owned in the tiny town. The age, size, upgrades, and amenities lacked immediate comps. She had to go to work to find comps in the surrounding areas. But, she did and explained to us and other realtors how she utilized information she learned from years ago when she worked in the banking industry. When the first person who put in an offer backed out 3 days before closing, Michelle put it into overdrive to reach out to others who had previously shown interest in our property. Within a couple of days, we were in another “Contract Pending “ status which resulted in closing with the full asking price of our home. If you are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, professional realtor, Michelle Allen is the one who you want on your side for buying or selling. We are forever grateful for Michelle Allen." - Bill + Tephanie B. L

★★★★★
"Michelle is an incredible realtor. She guided my wife and I through the process of buying our first home and we appreciate both her in-depth knowledge of the buying process and her kind personal touch. We highly recommend her and will be using her again if we move again!" - Austin A.

★★★★★
"We loved working with Michelle so much on our previous home sell that we contacted her again to help us on our new home purchase. Michelle brings a wealth of experience and is a great advocate that you want on your side during the challenging conversations that can come up during the process. She's attentive, communicates well, and has a wealth of experience that will help you be successful. Give her a call!" - Scott C.

★★★★★
"Very supportive and helpful in getting the sale of my home finalized. Worked with me throughout the years-long process to finally sell/close on the home." - Lorenzo R.

★★★★★
"What a jewel Michelle was to us. She was instrumental in getting the house ready to go on the market, far more than a realtor should be expected to do actually. When we interviewed her when we were thinking about selling our house, she was thoroughly prepared with handouts, market analysts, and answered all our questions. What swayed me to hire Michelle was that she said "I am not 100% sure about that so let me find out for sure and let you know" and "I don't think that is correct, in my experience it usually is XYZ". I immediately knew that if she was willing to risk getting our business by correcting what we wanted/said and admitted to not having an answer, then we could trust her to tell us the truth and to handle herself honestly during our dealings. We had to leave town, and things weren't as ready as I expected them to put house on the market. Michelle literally rolled up her sleeves, kicked off her shoes, and started working on our house and letting our teenage son know what he could do to assist the process. I am not using hyperbole here, she saved the day! And I was not expecting to be impressed either as I had a previous mediocre experience with a realtor who handled a previous purchase of a house for us. Michelle is very organized and communicates very well and directly, which I appreciate as I like clear, concise information when dealing with potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. Michelle went to bat for us with another realtor who appeared to not deal 100% from an honest position and set things straight so our interests were not hurt to benefit the new buyers. So she will ensure things runs smoothly and not overlook things that can hurt sellers on closing day. We are so impressed by Michelle's abilities and professionalism, that we are choosing her to be our realtor for purchasing a property. In short, Michelle really changed the view I had about realtors for the better and I cannot emphasize enough that she's the realtor who you want working for you." - Laura C.

★★★★★
"I would highly recommend Michelle to everyone who made the whole home buying process all so easy and painless. We wanted to find our first and forever house in just a couple months because I was close to my due dates. And we were able to find a nice house in one of the peaceful neighborhoods close to our workplace and in a fantastically short period of time with the help of our amazing real estate agent - Michelle. We loved how knowledgeable she is about her job. Michelle was able to find our dream house and get a really good deal for us. If we decide to buy another house, we are definitely gonna work with her. We just couldn’t be happier that we found her!" - Kira R.

★★★★★
"Michelle and her team did such an awesome job with selling my house! I told her I wanted to get on the market asap and what felt like a daunting task, she made it step by step and manageable to get it on my house on market in ten days from the day I called her and under contract 4 days after that for 30k over asking price! Sounds almost unbelievable but true! Couldn’t have pulled it off without Michelle and her team and am forever grateful!" - Crystal W.

★★★★★
"Michelle is an amazing realtor with a really big heart! Not only did we get our asking price, but our home also sold in 3 days! Thanks to her expertise, positivity, and professionalism, Michelle made the experience of selling our home stress free!" - Brad W.

★★★★★
"Michelle was highly recommended by a close friend, and I am so thankful that she was. This was our first home purchase and I knew VERY LITTLE about the home buying process. Michelle walked us through what the process would look like from beginning to end on our first meeting. She was able to schedule house showings that fit within our chaotic schedules, and made it to every meeting with the builders from contract signing to walk-throughs. Michelle ALWAYS made us the PRIORITY throughout each step of the process. First, at the home inspection, Michelle asked the questions that I didn't know to ask, leaving no questions unanswered. Then, during the final walk-through, the original build site manager tried to rush through and make excuses for incomplete items while avoiding taking accountability and seeming unwilling to uphold build expectations. Michelle asked him if he would accept the imperfections if it were him buying this house. When he tried to make me feel inadequate, she called the situation for what it was, and put the accountability back where it belonged, with the builder. She even did one more final walkthrough the morning of our closing to make sure everything was completed, and went on our behalf so that we wouldn't be late getting to the Title Co. At closing, when being rushed though signing what seems like a hundred different documents, Michelle interjected to explain important details that would save us time, money, and headaches in the future. Michelle took the lead in the home-buying process where we needed her to, while letting us discover what exactly what we wanted in our home and helping us to find it. I can't imagine having gone through this process without her by our side and feel blessed that she was. The gift to celebrate our closing couldn't have come at a better time, and just shows her genuine excitement and dedication in helping others to find their perfect home. I'm glad to know Michelle is our Realtor and will continue to guide us and educate us as homeowners." - Shannon M.

★★★★★
""Michelle is AMAZING!! My son flew to TX from South Carolina. Planned on staying for one week to look at homes. He had another realtor and she took him to see 3 homes the day after he arrived. She had not made any appointments to see other houses after we sent her numerous homes he wanted to look at prior to his arrival. I could go on and on about how bad the whole experience was. I found Michelle online and read all her reviews (There were ALOT! All fantastic). Honestly god sent us an angel when I found Michelle. I have purchased many homes in my lifetime and I have NEVER met a realtor who works as hard as Michelle. First of all, I cannot believe how much time she spent with my son. After contacting her, she spent every day with him for the remainder of his trip. She took him everywhere in Austin. North, South, North West and downtown. My son had never been to Texas. She educated him on all locations and was amazingly knowledgeable! He bought a house! He is so happy and there is no way he could have gotten this done without Michelle! She is caring, truthful, trustworthy, kind and it is obvious she loves selling real estate. Thank you Michelle!! I can't wait to tell you in person when I visit my son in his beautiful new home!" Michelle is an incredible realtor. Without her I don't know if I would have had the confidence to purchase a home. She empowered me with information every step of the way. If you need a home Michelle should be your first phone call. She was my second phone call, and thanks to that I now have a wonderful home." - Colton T.

★★★★★
"Michelle was great to work with. She is very organized and professional. We appreciated her availability and quick responses to our questions and concerns. We were on a schedule to get the house sold and she was right there with us to stay on track. Michelle provided accurate market information and offered her professional opinion but was open to our thoughts regarding our house and sale. It was easy to communicate with her and her team. Michelle promptly reached out to other agents for followup and feedback of showings. Two events stand out to us when working with Michelle that makes her a step above the others. We had an unfortunate situation with our first buyer backing out, to no fault of ours or Michelle’s. Michelle provided support and got our house back on the market right away. She even came over to help re-stage the house as we were in the process of moving out and it was not in show mode. This was a stressful time, but Michelle remained positive, calm, and professional. She supported me by following up with a call to discuss the market and calm my worries. We were successful in getting another offer and closing quickly. Her team was efficient and provided lots of information throughout the closing process. We are very happy with our choice to work with Michelle and her team and would work with her again as well as recommend her to others." - Bethany T.

★★★★★
"It was my first time making a home purchase and Michelle could not have made the process any smoother- she was responsive, timely, informative, flexible, and understanding of all my needs. With the overwhelming amount of information that I had to sift through, Michelle never hesitated to explain things more than once to me. She has also lived in the Austin area for many years and provided pertinent and relevant information to the homes I was looking at. I highly recommend utilizing Michelle for all your real estate needs!" - Linda D.

★★★★★
"I can whole-heartily endorse Michelle Allen as a professional and responsive realtor. Her experience in the Austin market will be of value to anyone working with her. Having first utilized her services when I moved to Austin, I was impressed with her commitment, follow-through and consistent communication which continued after the sale. She went above and beyond to make my transition to Texas a smooth one and made me feel like she cared about negotiating with the builder as much as I did. Now, enlisting her help in selling my home, she once again has taken it upon herself to make the transition easy. She and her team made the whole process of listing, marketing, preparing for sale, negotiating terms and completing the closing go much faster than I had expected, with the sale happening within three days of listing and everything done in a matter of a few weeks, even in this slower market. My new home was ready a month earlier than expected with very little notice so time and sale terms were of the essence. She even helped by suggesting competent professionals to complete the needed repairs. My past experience in similar situations with others was that I needed to drive the process. That isn’t the case with Michelle!" - Robert S.

★★★★★
"Honestly, what can I say about a person who genuinely wants the best for their clients. She took the time to write down our likes and dislikes and pointed them out when we thought about just settling. No matter time of day she would answer questions, explain and if she didn't know, she would bring someone in to make sure we understood what we asked. The experience was more than I can imagine and I'm happy she was apart of it. We just didn't get a realtor we got someone who became family. I thank her from the bottom of heart for everything she did. From the Montgomery's we love Michelle (our realtor/family)" - Robert M.

★★★★★
"Working with Michelle was the best decision we could have made when starting our journey to home ownership. She is very knowledgeable and helped every step of the way. She answered all our questions, and asked us questions that we hadn't even thought to ask when searching. She made this experience so wonderful, I wouldn't have wanted to work with anyone else." - Jennifer M.

★★★★★
"We knew we were in great hands working with Michelle, as she had done such an amazing job selling my brother's house. Once again, she proved her "above and beyond" competence recently by selling roughly a third of an acre lot for us in Spicewood, TX. With Michelle's research and extensive leg work putting together a very detailed listing (including photos, maps, information about the property as well as surrounding area), the property sold within a few days. We were so thrilled, especially knowing similar lots in the area have been on the market for months. Michelle is extremely personable and a pleasure to work with. She was always available for us, and exhibited such thoroughness and patience whenever we had questions or concerns. Michelle is very professional and knowledgeable of current market trends. We highly recommend using Michelle for your real estate needs!" - Robin A.

★★★★★
"Michelle was an answer to prayer who helped me get my house ready to sell and pointed out things to address that other realtors missed. The marketing she and her team did led to numerous showings and ultimately an accepted offer during a market downturn. She was accessible, friendly, and knew right where to price my home to be competitive in the market." - Garrett M.

★★★★★
"We worked with Michelle to list our horse farm in Bertram Texas. She and her team made everything go really smoothly from getting it listed to getting it sold. Her photographer was amazing and spent the entire day shooting. The home sold at full asking price to people who looked at it the first day on the market and we could have even continued to show and get backup offers. Michelle is so kind and personable, and we would work with her again in a heartbeat. She is very responsive and loves to learn new things from her sellers to educate buyers on different aspects of the home." - Heather S.

★★★★★
"Where do I want to start.....WOW WOW WOW! I am so happy i chose Michelle to be my realtor, she is the definition of a Realtor. I originally had another person list my home (don't ask me why, but i'm glad i switched) and felt like i was in limbo with the communication and following up I felt was necessary during this difficult time as a seller. I reached out to Michelle because everywhere I look she's there, Facebook, instagram our community page and did not regret my decision to choose her as my Realtor. She not only was very visible but she is very involved in helping our community with any questions you may have as taxpaying homeowner. I've seen her offer to volunteer her time and knowledge on a regular basis. I was very pleased with her involvement and the professionalism that came with her being my Realtor. I never felt like i was missing anything, her level of communication was almost like she was reading my mind at times lol I never felt like she wasn't doing anything. Thank you so much Michelle! I will definitely not hesitate to refer you to anyone looking to sell or buy a home." - Juan R.

★★★★★
"Outstanding professional and personal service from Michelle Allen as our Realtor. Not only is she familiar with the market in the Austin/Hill Country area, she is also very knowledgeable about the purchasing and closing process. Thus engaging Michelle as a Realtor was very helpful and greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Michelle as your choice for a Realtor" - Kurt Z.

★★★★★
"Working with Michelle Allen was a pleasure. Her passion and laser focus to help me find not only a property but the RIGHT property made purchasing a house easy. She has a great wealth of knowledge and her experience proved vital during some of the many ups and downs of the process. Would highly recommend her to anyone!" - Matthew

★★★★★
"Great realtor. Always responds quickly. Sold and found a house fast fast fast." - Mark M.

★★★★★
"Michelle was referred to us by a family member. She was very knowledgeable and organized from beginning to end, from scheduling showings to putting an offer to signing a contract. While we felt confident in searching for listings ourselves, Michelle had much-appreciated expertise in the details and was invaluable in the mountains of paperwork that come with making an offer, especially in a hot market where each hour could make or break a deal. Her team was also helpful so that any questions or requests were answered promptly, and she was appropriately firm when needed and we felt comfortable to push on things we felt were significant. Overall, as first-time home buyers this process had seemed daunting and while it wasn't a walk in the park, Michelle and her team made it enjoyable and worthwhile. With her guidance, we found a house that we love, put in a competitive offer, and went under contract within a matter of days. She values her relationships with clients and we fondly keep in contact!" - Ericka R.

★★★★★
" Michelle was absolutely wonderful and straight to the point. Was able to get us in to look at places very quickly after we wanted to. In the market Austin is in you can’t afford to have somebody who takes days to schedule things. " - Timothy V.

★★★★★
"Michelle was wonderful to work with. She sold our home in 3.5 weeks. She made everything very easy to navigate and was always available and helpful." - Amy L.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen knows how to sell a house! We've bought and sold homes before, and learned a few things along the way, so when we decided to sell our Austin area home we did extensive research on who to hire as our Realtor. Michelle clearly stood out due to her knowledge, experience, professionalism, and attention to detail, and she still managed to exceed our expectations! Michelle and her team were organized, communicated clearly, and helped guide us through the entire process. Michelle knew everything- when to list, how to make our house look its best, how to market the house, and how to negotiate. And it worked; oh man did it work!!! We could count on Michelle to be there for us every step of the way. We can honestly say this was the smoothest, most pleasant real estate transaction we've ever had, and that is thanks to Michelle Allen." - Matt P.

★★★★★
"Michelle is an absolute dream to work with! We felt there was nobody better to represent us and find us our first home than Michelle. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, quick to respond, and has your best interest at heart. She knows what to look for, is great about staying within your budget, and very honest about the entire process and whether the house you’re looking at will be a good fit for your family or not. Michelle made the home buying process a breeze and definitely worth it! She stayed with us the entire process which made it feel easy and helpful. She was able to recommend and help us find homes within our budget. She was very positive, thorough, and honest the entire time. I know I was concerned buying a home beforehand because it’s such a big purchase and it would be our first time buying a home together in Austin. With the market being as crazy as it is right now, Michelle was on top of reaching out to sellers, negotiating, and noting potential questions and fixes. She moves quick and at a pace to best benefit you. She excels in thoroughness, response time, honesty, and loyalty. Michelle is guaranteed to help you find your home!! I would highly recommend Michelle to my friends and family to aid in the home buying process. She made it smooth, fun, and definitely worthwhile!!" - Maci W.

★★★★★
"As first-time buyers, we were new to the process. Michelle talked us through the process and provided some excellent information before we started searching - and it was for this level of knowledge that we chose Michelle to be our realtor. Michelle has an excellent knowledge of Austin and the market as a whole and proved an excellent sounding board. In particular, Michelle’s eye for noticing potential issues with houses was very helpful, as was her clear vision for potential renovations that could be done with each house. This helped our decision-making process. Michelle’s communication throughout the buying process was strong, with regular calls and texts to keep us updated. Michelle also did an excellent job with negotiating to keep the price down in a hot market and to sort out fixes with the sellers. Once the bid was accepted, the closing process with Michelle and Compass could not have gone smoother and we are happy with how it all worked. Michelle knows her stuff!" - Oliver D.

★★★★★
"Michelle could not have been a better realtor to guide us threw the process of purchasing our first home. She set expectations and then knocked them out of the park. From start to finish she was there for us. Knowledgeable, helpful and straightforward. We told her and her team what we wanted in a home, what our price range was, and the areas we would be open to purchasing in, and she delivered home options as soon as they became available. We were lucky to have her and cannot wait to spend years in the home she helped us purchase." - Bryce

★★★★★
"This is my third sale with Michelle. Everything she does exudes the professional demeanor she possesses. As an out-of-state seller, I trusted her entirely. I will highly recommend her to all for any transactions. Her knowledge and actions are exemplary. " - JoAnne F.

★★★★★
"Working with Michelle was truly a pleasure. As a first-time homebuyer, I was very nervous going into the home buying process, but Michelle helped me to understand every step of the process and got me through it smoothly. I would absolutely recommend Michelle, especially to first-time buyers!" - Jonathan W.

★★★★★
"Michelle is an awesome, super-professional realtor and understands your linkings/preferences very quickly. She is also an excellent negotiator with an eye for high-quality properties. Had a 100% positive experience working with her and my #1 preference for future deals as well!" - Chetan G.

★★★★★
"I definitely recommend Michelle for ALL your realty needs! She has been doing it for a long time and has the knowledge and connections needed to get your house prepped and ready to put on the market. Our closing was smooth and seamless. It was a pleasure working with her and her team." - Teresea S.

★★★★★
"Michelle is super knowledgeable in the many neighborhoods / HOAs in the North Austin area. She was patient with us as first-time buyers relocating from out of state and made sure we were considering the long-term impacts of specific locations or even housing construction and builders we weren’t super familiar with. We were able to use her website to source all of the houses we wanted to see, and she made it happen based on our availability to fly in. Michelle is an all-around fun and awesome person to be on a house hunt with!" - Kendall V.

★★★★★
"Worked with Michelle and she was on top of the whole process making sure all the T's were crossed and I's were dotted. Want a Quality realtor get with her!! 5 Star Rating!!" - Kim M.

★★★★★
"Michelle is a 5-star realtor!! We described what we were looking for and Michelle knocked it out of the park! Very professional and helpful! Thank you for all your help!! We highly recommend her!!" - Paul B.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen is a superb realtor and friend. We are so blessed to have found her during our search for a home in Pflugerville. We are moving here from Washington state and she made the search easy and fun, even with the difficulty of a long-distance search. Michelle was genuine, professional and made us feel like family all at once. She knows the area and the people and had all the right connections. My husband and I highly recommend her as a realtor and a forever friend. Thank you Michelle for all your hard work and for all you continue to do!" - Veronica M.

★★★★★
"We found out about Michelle Allen by researching who were the top real estate agents in Austin, Texas. After meeting with several real estate agents, Michelle stood out as someone who is hardworking and is very knowledgeable about residential real estate so we decided to work with Michelle to sell our house. She made us feel instantly comfortable. We were so grateful to Michelle for helping make this stressful endeavor so much smoother. She did such a thorough job of explaining why listing with Compass is beneficial. Since this was our first home, we were not aware of the process of selling a house. Anytime we voiced our concerns, she immediately addressed them and guided us to a resolution. When we first met with Michelle, she said she was going to be our advocate and she certainly was. She was always available to answer our questions and concerns. We would absolutely recommend Michelle as a Realtor of choice to anyone who wants to sell their home because when making this major decision of selling a house, you want someone who is knowledgeable, communicates clearly, and personable." - Michael P.

★★★★★
"MICHELLE IS THE BEST! I’m so sad she can’t be our realtor everywhere we go! However, because she knows everyone, she does help us find the right people to connect with in whatever city we move to! She is amazing! To anyone moving to (or out of) the Austin area, call Michelle! Michelle helped us build our first home and also helped us sell our home (fast) for way more than we ever expected when we built the house. Do yourself a favor and call Michelle." - Caylie D.

★★★★★
"We found out about Michelle Allen by researching who were the top real estate agents in Austin, Texas. After meeting with several real estate agents, Michelle stood out as someone who is hardworking and is very knowledgeable about residential real estate so we decided to work with Michelle to sell our house. She made us feel instantly comfortable. We were so grateful to Michelle for helping make this stressful endeavor so much smoother. She did such a thorough job of explaining why listing with Compass is beneficial. Since this was our first home, we were not aware of the process of selling a house. Anytime we voiced our concerns, she immediately addressed them and guided us to a resolution. When we first met with Michelle, she said she was going to be our advocate and she certainly was. She was always available to answer our questions and concerns. We would absolutely recommend Michelle as a Realtor of choice to anyone who wants to sell their home because when making this major decision of selling a house, you want someone who is knowledgeable, communicates clearly and is personable." - Michael + Adriana P.

★★★★★
"What a jewel Michelle was to us. She was instrumental in getting the house ready to go on the market, far more than a realtor should be expected to do actually.
We had to leave town, and things weren't as ready as I expected them, and Michelle literally rolled up her sleeves, kicked off her shoes, and started working on our house and letting our teenage son what he could do to assist the process. I am not using hyperbole here. And I was not expecting to be impressed either. I had a previous mediocre experience with a realtor who handles the purchase of the house Michelle just helped us sell.
Michelle is very organized and communicates very well and directly, which I appreciate. In short, Michelle really changed the view I had about realtors for the better." - Laura C.

★★★★★
"Michelle has great knowledge of the greater Austin area, including the northern cities. She is an excellent negotiator and was able to get the seller (in an insane seller's market) to pay for and replace the roof of the home we were purchasing. Additionally, Michelle made time for us as out-of-town buyers on a holiday weekend, ensuring she set time to take us around to various houses on multiple days." - Brent W.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen is an absolutely wonderful realtor. She listens to her client's wants and needs, does her research, and finds the best property for you. She also goes to bat for her clients when problems arise or for just everyday issues. We looked for houses while out of state. When we got to Texas, she has everything ready for us and made our week of house searching and purchasing easy and relaxed. We would highly recommend Michelle as your realtor. She will make sure to find the house of your dreams and make it a relaxed and enjoyable experience. " - Sara R.

★★★★★
"My family and I decided to spontaneously move to Austin, Texas, from the Midwest, having never visited the State before. We connected with one Realtor in the Austin area through a friend's referral and met with him virtually. He promised to send us information about the neighborhoods, schools, and other important items on our needs list, but he never did. In fact, both my husband and I sent several follow-up emails and received either no response or a half-answered one which led to more emails on our end asking for clarification/more information. It was this lack of responsiveness I knew this would not be a realtor we could work with,
Enter Michelle. We feel so blessed to have been connected with her. From the very beginning, Michelle made you believe you were her only client. For example, she purposefully left a lot of time to take the scenic/longer route in between, showing us homes so we would get to know the area better. Within minutes of meeting Michelle, we felt like we had known her forever, and she knew our needs and wants quickly as she listened actively, taking notes and asking all of the right questions.
Michelle sent us a welcome video to help us get to know the city of Austin, neighborhoods we were interested in, and school information, along with maps, etc. She was 100% responsive with any email, text, or call. But because she knows her business inside and out, we really didn't have a whole lot of back and forth as she is extremely knowledgeable (the best out of 3 Realtors we have worked with within our home-buying experience).
Within a 3 day trip, Michelle found us our DREAM HOME. She got us everything on our needs and wants list and took whatever time we needed on each home to think about thoroughly, adding in her expertise thoughts, advice, things we wouldn't have thought about. Some Realtors just want to sell a house. Michelle wants to find the perfect HOME for your family and helps you to think about it objectively, so you're not making emotional, quick decisions. Something we benefited from, or we might have bought multiple houses that really weren't our dream fit. The entire process from start to finish buying our perfect home could not have been smoother or easier and, Michelle continues to be in touch with us to let us know she is here for us if we have any questions and even just to say hello, which is amazing as we absolutely love her!
Finally, it cannot go unsaid, but Michelle is FUN to work with. Professional to the highest standard while being the magnetic, captivating, fun person she is." - Alia K.

★★★★★
"Deciding to purchase my first home and move from Chicago to Austin, an area I’d only visited once and barely knew, was a daunting task. But Michelle could not have made it easier! I chose Michelle because the first few reviews I read about her were from other people relocating. All of them sang her praises, and I can see why. Michelle helped answer the many (many) questions I had as a first-time homebuyer and helped me to better understand the Austin market and how the closing process works. I appreciated the home search she set up for me, so I was always up-to-date on what homes were new to the market. Michelle also let me know about homes that hadn’t been posted yet, including new construction. With her help, I was able to figure out my budget and what areas around Austin to focus on. When I ran into any challenges, she was there every step of the way to help get my questions answered or negotiate with the seller’s agent when I needed to revise my offer and the closing date. Now that I’ve closed, Michelle is still in touch to make sure all my questions have been answered and continues to send me helpful resources, such as a potential home security company. I would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone looking for an experienced realtor who will be in your corner!" - Rebecca H.

★★★★★
"Michelle was great. It was a joy working with her." - Daniel H.

★★★★★
"Michelle is about as thorough and professional of a Realtor as I have experienced. She definitely knows the ins and outs of the industry in Austin and will make sure you get the best deal for your house, whether buying or selling. She knows what to look for, even down to the smallest details, when doing home walkthroughs. Her team is great to work with and helps make the buying and selling process as easy as possible. I cannot recommend Michelle enough!" - Grady M.

★★★★★
" We have used Michelle to both buy AND sell our homes, and without a doubt, recommend her for both processes. She genuinely cares about her clients and works tirelessly for them. We moved out of state, and if anything were to ever bring us back to Austin, hands down, without hesitation, Michelle would be our first call to buy again. Thank you, Michelle! We not only will miss you as our realtor, but gained a friend in you as well! " - Erin N.

★★★★★
"I am really glad I went with Michelle to help purchase my first home. Buying a home is a stressful process, especially for a first-time buyer, but Michelle helped me every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable and took the time to explain and point out things during walk throughs. Once I went under contract, she detailed the next steps and helped negotiate price/repairs. It was a pleasure working with Michelle. She made the home buying process smooth and simple. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking to purchase or sell their property!" - Jennifer F.

★★★★★
"My wife and I bought and sold through Michelle. Our experience with Michelle was excellent. Michelle was able to get us in a home in Austin within a very short time frame. Because our buying experience was so good when it came time to sell our home, we went through Michelle again. Michelle walked us through everything thoroughly, and she was responsive whenever we had questions/concerns, and she maintained contact throughout the process. Most importantly, she advocated for us diligently when it came to negotiating a deal. I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking to buy/sell in the greater Austin region." - Jamie N.

★★★★★
"First and foremost, I would like to thank Michelle for everything she has done. Our situation was a little challenging because we were purchasing a house remotely and had never been to Austin. Michelle took the time to show us around even though we weren’t even sure if we would eventually decide to move.
She was super friendly and helped us to make the right decisions. When we were pushing towards building a new house, Michelle guided us to make the right financial decision for our family.
We are so thankful, and we found our house way before what we expected in a very competitive market. I was so scared of purchasing a house in a very aggressive market, and Michelle made everything so easy. I mean, how many people can say that they only made one offer, and even though their offer was the lowest, their offer was selected? So, I can’t say enough how happy we are with Michelle. It will be an amazing adventure for our family, and Michelle was a huge part of it." - Talita A.

★★★★★
"Thank you, Michelle Allen, for all you do. If you’re looking for a home in the Austin/surrounding area, I highly recommend Michelle. Her experience, professionalism, and knowledge of the market definitely made this process worth doing. She guided us every step of the way and assisted with the smallest of details. Her willingness to go the extra mile is greatly appreciated, and we can’t thank her enough for all she has done." - Desi + Chris

★★★★★
"I can't begin to say enough about my selling experience with Michelle. First, I was selling a property in Texas while residing in Michigan. Michelle exemplified true professionalism from the first phone call to the closing day. She made the selling experience very smooth, handling all the hurdles that come with selling and buying, showing expert care and detail to attention, and follow up calls to update me on the progress of the transaction from beginning to end. I had no clue who to contact in the Texas area to help with selling, only reading the long list of Realtors operating in the Austin area. Having seen Michelle's resume and the number of years selling, something felt right about calling her, and I was glad I did. Thank you, Michelle, for your help and patience with a client who knew little about selling a house, particularly in another state. If you are considering buying or selling, I will encourage you to make that call to Michelle. You will be glad you did." - Larry M.

★★★★★
"We got a recommendation from a friend to work with Michelle as our Realtor for buying our first home. Since this was the first experience we had with home buying, we were so glad we had Michelle to walk us through it! She listened to our needs, was incredibly quick to respond, and would explain anything we didn't understand about the process. Each home we looked at, she would point out things to look for and review with us the pros/cons to adjust our home search criteria. When we went under contract for a home, she was great about detailing our next steps. I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends!" - CC M.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen is, hands down, THE BEST Realtor! As new home buyers, we knew nothing about building and buying a home. Our bank actually recommended Michelle because "there is nobody better," and they were right! We learned SO much from Michelle, and she was with us every step of the way (picking the best lot, designing, construction, walk-throughs, closing, all of it!). Our builders gave us a little trouble, but Michelle fought for us every step of the way and helped us get what we deserved (and more). If I could give her more than 5 stars, I'd give her a million. Go with Michelle!" - Caylie G.

★★★★★
"We recently needed to buy a home quickly, and Michelle was the right realtor to get the job done! Michelle was very responsive to our specific needs and requests. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Austin area, was open and forthright with her insights. She gained our trust quickly by communicating honestly throughout the process. Michelle was detail-oriented about contracting and negotiating and helped us get maximum value within our spending budget. We highly recommend Michelle as a top-performing Realtor!" - Jere H.

★★★★★
"We were a first-time buyer looking for a new construction house, and it was a pleasure to work with Michelle during the buying process. Michelle is knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and friendly. We are very fortunate to know and have her as our agent throughout the buying journey, and we would definitely recommend Michelle." - Senait K.

★★★★★
"Michelle helped me buy my first home. She was patient and respectful. I felt like Michelle treated my home buying experience like she would her own. Michelle stayed in touch during and even after the sale and always kept me up to date on where we were and explained the process. We wrote several offers due to the competitive market in my price range. I am a single mother with one income, and buying a home was a stressful process, especially with a tight budget. I almost gave up, but Michelle encouraged me to keep looking, and we found just the right home all during COVID-19! I love my new home and am glad I had Michelle Allen as my Realtor. I will recommend Michelle to all my friends and family who are looking to buy or sell a home! Thank you, Michelle Allen." - Neria G.

★★★★★
"As usual, Michelle has done a wonderful job of selling another one of my properties. She is professional and efficient with a personal touch that is unequaled. She made the whole process seem quite simple, and it was a pleasure working with her. She's "good people," and I'd recommend her to anyone I know looking to buy or sell a property!" - James C.

★★★★★
"Michelle was impressive from the moment I met her. Her real estate knowledge was valuable in both listing and selling my home. I had multiple offers within three days. The first buyer’s mortgage then fell through, and Michelle jumped back in quickly and had multiple offers again within a couple of days. Her negotiating skills were excellent, and I always knew she had my best interests in mind. I highly recommend Michelle to any of my friends, family, and everyone else!" - Lori K.

★★★★★
" Michelle Allen is awesome! She’s a great negotiator and got me more for my house than I ever thought I would get!! Thank you, Michelle! " - Anonymous

★★★★★
"Michelle is amazing! She made each step of the house-hunting, house- buying process so much less stressful. She was on top of everything and let us know what to expect during every step of the process. Michelle is super knowledgeable, very professional, and so great to work with!" - Shelly F.

★★★★★
"Michelle made buying our first home easy, fun, and enjoyable! She even went outside her usual zone for us and gave us such helpful advice and protected us, so we didn’t get taken advantage of by anyone since this was our first rodeo! We absolutely adore her and would recommend her to absolutely anyone!" - Ryan + Salem H.

★★★★★
"This is the 2nd home I sold, and the second I home I bought with Compass. I have used two different Realtors each time. Hands down the most professional and customer-centered company I have ever done business with. Michelle Allen made selling my home and buying a new home with my needs in mind. She made it a quick and pleasant experience. She was honest and truthful about the entire process. When money is involved, you need honesty and accurate opinions at all times. I was born and raised in this great city, and she was knowledgeable about its history and future development. A home to me is more than a building. It's a bank, investment, place to rest, a place for my family to grow. I will choose Compass and Michelle Allen every time. She is one of their best and busiest Realtors I know and always followed up and checked on my family." - Randy T.

★★★★★
"Michelle came very highly recommended. We had never bought a home before and were nervous about the process, but Michelle helped us break the process down into easy, manageable steps. When we went to view houses, Michelle always had a critical eye and helped us flag potential issues. From catching a potential issue with moving up our closing date to ensuring all requested repairs were done on time, Michelle was a huge help and always had our backs throughout the homebuying process. She helped us craft an offer that was accepted within a day, and regularly communicated with us through the closing period and as we settled into our new home. We have already recommended her to some of our friends, and would highly recommend her to anybody else interested in the homebuying process." - Carlos + Sarah M.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen is a wonderful Realtor to work with. She has amazing communication skills and is very humble and motivated. She is extremely knowledgeable about the properties and would always tell us about the pros and cons of making the best-educated decision. She also has great negotiation skills, resulting in getting the best deal for you out of the process. Having to look for a new house was a tedious task, but she managed to lift a lot of stress off our shoulders by being very helpful! I really recommend working with her because she is very joyful, and if a problem shows up, she quickly solves it. We received her contact through a recommendation, which was the best thing that ever happened to us! She worked through the different styles we liked and managed to help us find the perfect house! We appreciate her work." - Miquel P. L

★★★★★
"My experience with Michelle was extraordinary in as much as she guided me every step of the way. I could not have made it through this ordeal of selling my home without her expertise, knowledge, compassion, and integrity. Michelle has never failed to answer my questions, offer suggestions, lending a hand, and yes, a shoulder to cry on. The task at hand was a tough one for me, and I was not ready to take it on, but this lady walks the walk and talks the talk. I felt at ease the very first time I spoke with her. I would highly recommend Michelle Allen to anyone who might be selling a home or moving to the hill country and Austin area. Her professional intuition and character were very evident through this whole process, and in the end, she delivered! My heartfelt regards to the owners of Compass for having such an outstanding woman on their team." - Marilyn L.

★★★★★
"Michelle was fantastic!! She helped my husband and I from out of state, start the process of finding our home. After a trip down and several virtual showings, we finally found the one. Michelle was great working with us, knowledgeable of the different areas in and around Austin, provided great assessments of homes as we visited, and asked great questions to developers in new construction. We really felt like Michelle had our best interest at heart and always gave her all. We are so happy to have worked with Michelle through our home buying process and would highly recommend her!!" - Stephanie A.

★★★★★
"Michelle was knowledgeable, perseverant, and professional. Even though she wasn't the agent directly involved (given I lived out of town and was referred by her to another agent), the periodic check-ins that Michelle did on a regular basis speak volumes about her conviction and the care she puts behind her clients and my sale! I'm so thankful for Michelle "going to bat" for me when the process seemed to have stalled and was in what seemed to be a perpetual loop. The level of personal service she provided was unparalleled in any field of service. I will recommend Michelle to anyone buying or selling a house, whether they be a close friend, stranger, or family member." - Quentin C.

★★★★★
"First of all, I would like to start by saying THANK YOU, Michelle Allen, for all the help and support throughout the entire process of buying my house. Michelle has proven a good understanding and knowledge of the entire process. She helped with reviewing all the documents and directed me to key items that would be necessary to discuss with the seller or needed more attention from my behalf. She also helped me find the financial institution to finance my house after the initial one declined my request for a loan. From me and my wife, I would like to say: Thank You, Michelle Allen" - Tarik F.

★★★★★
"Michelle was sweet. Did a nice job at showing the house. She was able to turn it around very quickly. She stayed in constant contact and was quick to respond when questioned." - Valery G.

★★★★★
"Michelle really helped in selling the house in a difficult situation. Because my daughter had moved out of state, Michelle helped find and arrange contractors to come out and get the house in 'sellable' condition. She worked with us and communicated with us throughout the process to ensure the SOLD sign got put up on the property. We received multiple offers and were under contract in 11 days. I would highly recommend Michelle, and she provided great service!" - Shelly L.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen is the most professional and honest Realtor I have ever worked with. She went above and beyond what I deem usual. She is a delightful individual and assures high confidence. I will always refer and turn to Michelle for any future transactions. I now consider her not only my Realtor but a friend. I am thankful for Michelle's expertise, high level of knowledge, professional sense of urgency in every transaction, and diligence." - JoAnne F.

★★★★★
"Michelle was the best decision we ever made! She had our back the whole way through! She made sure the seller got everything fixed after inspection and followed through with every little detail! Michelle also made sure the title was clean. As soon as she saw that there was an exception on the title, she made sure the title company removed it. And Michelle wouldn’t stop until it was complete! Even on the closing day, we had a few extra requests, and she made sure the seller agreed to fulfill them. I mean, I was truly wowed by her persistence and diligence with every little thing. I would recommend her to every single person I know hands down! I’m forever grateful that I had her as my agent! Don’t pass Michelle up, she’s a gem!" - Marchelle M.

★★★★★
"Michelle is very knowledgable and did a great job of looking out for my best interest. She helped me understand some processes that I previously did not understand, and she was very responsive to my questions. I would hire her again if I were looking for a new place. Michelle has a great personality and always seemed to be upbeat and ready to work. This was my first home buying experience, and she made the transitions seamless. Even after closing, she has continued to help me as I have had a few more questions. I think Michelle is a real asset to Compass and I am happy with her service. Again Michelle was great, and I would recommend her to anyone I love! Thanks for all you all do!" - Timothy A.

★★★★★
"Michelle is the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. She helped us through a stressful home sale and purchase process a few years ago and was a constant source of reassurance and knowledge throughout the entire process. When it came time to move again, Michelle was the first person we called. Once again, she exceeded the expectations we had for a real estate agent. She expertly led us through every step of the process, (staging, setting the asking price, open houses, reviewing offers, closing, etc.) and made sure we had all of the information we needed to make the decisions in front of us. Michelle was always responsive and attentive and was very patient in answering the thousands of questions we threw at her. She also helped us find a rental house that met our very specific needs and negotiated the leasing agreement all in a way that made us feel at ease with everything. On top of all of this, she has a very warm and friendly personality and is just someone you enjoy spending time with. Any future real estate needs of ours will only be handled by Michelle and I know we will be in good hands." - Leslie C.

★★★★★
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Michelle Allen, a Broker Associate at Compass. My parents were in the process of selling a property in Austin when my father passed away suddenly. Michelle went above and beyond all requirements in helping us navigate and myriad of issues, from placing the sale on hold while the estate went into Probate, navigating and communicating between contractors and tenants, and just lending a sympathetic ear to a family in distress. I would unequivocally state that her professionalism and ethics uphold the highest standards of the real estate industry. My family will be eternally grateful to her." - Ty F.

★★★★★
"Working with Michelle was great, she helped us find a home that was exactly what we were looking for. From the beginning of the process, to well after the sale/purchase, Michelle was constantly in communication with us to make sure we were not only being taken care of but happy with the home buying experience. There were a few unforeseen hiccups brought on by the seller and Michelle Allen was quick to either find a remedy for the situation or present us with options to resolve the issue. I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough. She is awesome!!!" - Adam O.

★★★★★
"Michelle was great to work with as a buyer. She definitely has her client's best interest in mind and is extremely knowledgeable about the market and what to look out for. I would definitely recommend Michelle Allen to friends, family, and anyone else!" - Grady M.

★★★★★
"When I decided to start looking for a home, I asked my mother who is a realtor in another state, to help me find a suitable realtor here in Austin. Being relatively new to the area, it was important to find someone who was experienced and knowledgeable concerning the fast-paced and often confusing real estate market in the greater Austin area. After some research, my mother connected me with Michelle Allen. I was told she was very friendly, knowledgable, and an active member of many local organizations. My mother was absolutely right. Michelle first met with us at the new office location in North Austin, taking several hours to break down the entire home search/purchase process. Being first time home buyers, this was especially important to me and my significant other. As anyone who has been in that situation before knows, it is often times intimidating and confusing. Michelle never hesitated to answer or expound upon any of our questions, no matter how small or stupid they may have seemed. After we reached a mutual understanding of what we were looking for, Michelle set us up on a shared listing platform. She sent us potential homes, and we found some on our own as well. Anytime we wanted to go look at a listing, Michelle was able to promptly set up a showing. If they happened to be in a developing community, she was there speaking to salesmen. During this process is when we truly realized how fast the market is here. Homes were being sold literally the day they were listed or shortly thereafter. Finally, we found a home that had just been listed and had not yet had an offer. Michelle immediately set up a showing and we went to look. My significant other and I decided we liked the home very much. Michelle suggested tactics that would give us the greatest chance of having an offer accepted, so we submitted one that very same night. Michelle was on the phone with us well beyond what one would consider normal business hours. With her expertise, the offer was accepted promptly. Shortly after, we found out that the house already had 6 more scheduled showings for the following day! Michelle was very helpful throughout the entire closing process. Always one phone call or text message away, it was never difficult to get ahold of her and ask questions. Everything was done correctly, and in a way that would provide maximum benefit to us as the buyers. We never once doubted Michelle's capabilities and if we were to go through the process again, we would not hesitate to call her right back up!" - Tyler C. + Zoe S.

★★★★★
"As first-time buyers we were nervous, and Michelle was recommended by a family friend. She educated us throughout our purchase and had a team to help so by the time we closed we were confident and ready for homeownership. Now as first-time sellers we were again confident in using Michelle to help us! We had spent some money on upgrades to our home and were worried about getting it back. The price Michelle recommended to us enabled us to still get our money out of the home and we also ended up getting multiple offers and were able to control the negotiations more. She was always making sure we knew what would happen next and communicated with both of us so we were always on the same page. Michelle even negotiated a temporary lease back until we moved to keep us from having to get shelter elsewhere. If we hadn't moved out of state and were moving in the same area we'd use her services again." - James + Emma J.

★★★★★
"I would like to take the opportunity to commend and recommend Michelle Allen, as the most professional, informed, honest and compassionate Realtor we have met. She has gone above and beyond the expectations of our needs including helping with contractors, tenants and any other help we've needed in the sale of our properties. Being out of state clients, she has in past and current transactions always been there for us. We will continue to rely and work with Michelle for any future real estate transactions!" - JoAnne F.

★★★★★
"I was referred to Michelle Allen by a friend, and as a first time home buyer, I was understandably nervous about the entire process. Luckily, Michelle made everything clear and concise! We had a first initial sit down where she explained the process and what steps were involved. Michelle was clear about what role Michelle played as a Realtor, and what rights/expectations I had as a buyer. She helped me narrow down what I was looking for, and then we began the process. Michelle showed me some homes, and we would talk at each about what I liked and what I didn't. She always offered up advice about the house we were seeing, in terms of things she thought were good/bad about it, but was always clear that she was offering advice, and it was entirely my decision. I saw a home that perfectly fit what I wanted open on the market, and the next day she was able to take me for a visit. That day, I ended up making an offer. Everything went very quickly, but she was great about letting me know which steps needed to happen when. There were very few hiccups, and it honestly went way smoother than I thought. She was great in negotiations and managed to get the sellers to do some maintenance work. I didn't know they would. It felt good having her in my corner. Overall, I was extremely impressed and happy with her. For a first time home buyer, she was perfect, and I will refer her to anyone looking to buy or sell, especially if they are as new to the process as I was." - Jonathan I.

★★★★★
"In August after we had sold our home, we began looking for a new home in Hutto. We wanted the process to coincide with the closing date of our other house, so we could make one move and not have to put our property into storage. Once again, Michelle had unending patience. We must have looked at 50 plus homes within the city of Hutto. It was crazy! On top of that, we have two young children, which can always complicate things when they are being dragged along on home searching adventures; however, Michelle is lovely with them, and they adore her. She is so helpful with her home knowledge, explaining different home features and information in a way that a layperson can easily understand. Her availability was incredible! There were very very few times that she wasn't available to answer our questions or lend an ear to frustrations. She followed through with all our inquiries promptly and with all the pertinent information. As far as contracts are concerned, Michelle knows them inside and out! Having her knowledge and having her in our court for negotiations and closing definitely put our minds at ease. In one sentence, Michelle Allen is a seasoned professional who has a passion for her line of work and will fight for her clients. We could ask for nothing more, and as long as Michelle continues to work in real estate, we will continue to seek her out when we sell or buy in the future, and will ALWAYS recommend her to friends and family." - The Merit Family

★★★★★
"My husband and I were first time home sellers and as such, were very nervous about the transaction. We do not make financial decisions lightly and are very careful with business matters. In 2015 we moved to the Austin area and had connected with Michelle on a recommendation from a friend. We purchased our first home through here, and she was the first and only Realtor we thought of when we were ready to move again this year. Michelle is wonderful! She explained all the steps in great detail and was very good about explaining each piece of paperwork to us. Michelle has endless patience! She viewed our home and gave us a list of things to do that would increase its potential. We followed all of her recommendations and were thrilled with the results. She has quite the eye for design. One point that I would like to touch on is that we are a fairly private family, and I, in particular, was worried about losing privacy while selling our home. Michelle did such an excellent job and making sure we were happy and that our privacy was protected throughout the process. Home selling can be intrusive, but she helped us navigate that in a very professional manner. Overall, we are thrilled with how well our home selling transaction was taken care of, and we would contact Michelle again in a heartbeat!" - Tom M.

★★★★★
"Michelle worked hard in a professional way throughout the buying process. She explained all the terms and clauses in the contract to me before and after closing. She was very punctual and prompt with all appointments and work, and she was on top of the issues (she knows what she was doing from start to finish). She stood for me when the seller wasn't ready to fulfill their part of the deal. She went all out to make sure I get a quality home. In fact, if I had the opportunity to buy another house, I would use Michelle again. All that I can say is thank you, Michelle, and keep up with the excellent work your doing." - Apraku K.

★★★★★
"My wife and I couldn't have been more pleased with Michelle's service in the sale of our home. Although we knew several Austin Realtors through personal relationships, we reached out in an effort to find a Realtor more familiar with our suburban neighborhood. Three agents replied to our inquiry within 24 hours, but the information Michelle sent back to us far surpassed her competition and our expectations. She prepared a preliminary comparative market analysis for our home, included great information about Compass, and sent an excellent personal introduction video. I set up a meeting with her the following day at our house during which she took a look around, gave me some preparation/staging tips, and presented her marketing strategies. I was very impressed with her presentation and knew immediately that there was no need to interview any other agents. Once we signed on with Michelle, she scheduled an appointment with a home staging professional who provided a written report outlining some easy tasks I was able to complete that transformed our home into a top of the line product. She then sent out a great photographer, had us put together a list of favorite things about our house, a utility cost spreadsheet, and a list of home upgrades to assist with the listing and appraisal processes, and got our MLS listing completed at a very reasonable price point all within seven business days. With the hard work complete on our end, my wife and I settled in for the unknown equipped only with the knowledge that the average time on market was 43 days in Falcon Pointe. We had two showings the first full day after listing and were blown away with two contract offers above list price on day 2!! Michelle knocked it out of the park with her knowledge, attention to detail, assertiveness, advocacy, and professionalism from start to finish." - Shannon + Jennifer T.

★★★★★
"I would like to start off by saying what an AMAZING experience we have had working with Michelle Allen and Compass! We have been working with her for the better part of 2 years. After moving here in 2016 and finding out how fast pace life can be in such a big city, she continued to stay in touch, until we were ready to make the leap into homeownership again. Not only did she make the process seamless, but her knowledge of business and the ebb and flow of real estate is astounding! We communicated very well between 3rd party companies and us etc. to make this fantastic buying experience here in Austin! Even after purchasing the home and closing, upon moving in, there were a few hiccups. She continued to work with us until all issues were resolved! (which we had found out, most agents do not continue to work with clients after closing.) We, as a humble home, cannot say enough good about our choice in choosing Michelle, and Compass for purchasing our new home. She has made such an impact on our family and us, which we will continue our friendship and bond that we have created over the course of this, for many years to come! Thank you, once again for maintaining such an excellent rep here in the Austin area, Compass and Michelle are awesome!!" - The Campbells

★★★★★
"I do not like real estate transactions and the fees charged. I have same feelings about real estate people as car dealers. The business model makes the buyer agent free, which explains further my feelings. The wife reluctantly interviewed several realtors and decided on one that caught her eye. Michelle Allen. I want to be clear. I had a very bad attitude from the start for reasons stated above. With that said, Michelle Allen was so competent and cared so much about us that it overwhelmed us. She was patient with me for 73 days (before the offer), which is a huge compliment. She was so responsive and available that she worked on days she had no business working in my opinion. Then pile on the knowledge of real estate, which puts her in a special category of Realtors. She continued to exceed my expectations throughout the transaction and months afterward. How many realtors show houses when in pain the day after surgery? How many Realtors call from your new abandon house to tell you they decided to walk the property and noticed water needed added to the swimming pool? How many stand there for another hour filling it without your knowledge? How many visit potential houses for you and do so within a couple of hours or less? Michelle Allen knows what she is doing. She knows houses and neighborhoods, but more importantly understands the human element." - G. + M. Long

★★★★★
"Michelle was FANTASTIC. After a less than stellar experience with a different Realtor, we were burned out on trying even to find a house. Michelle made this process so easy, explained every single step thoroughly, answered any and all of my questions (there were many), and helped us find the perfect home. We cannot thank her enough. We will be recommending Michelle in the future, and if we buy another house she will be the first person we call!" - Erin N.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen is wonderful!!! She became a part of our family while working with us! If you're looking for someone to work pleasantly with you and help you find your dream house, Michelle is the one!!! " - Mikayla C.

★★★★★
"We are in the process of moving with our two children from Los Angeles to Austin and highly recommend Michelle Allen. Michelle knows the Austin real estate market and had a great strategy when we arrived to look for a home. On our first day, Michelle showed us various homes and neighborhoods which we identified as a team, as well as many others suggested by her, and made sure that she understood how we felt about each. Michelle then took what she learned on day one and, on day two, showed us the perfect home, which we would not have found without Michelle's help. Michelle was also extremely helpful throughout the closing process and continues to be even after closing. She responded quickly to our inquiries, did not let us overpay (which people were coming from the high cost of living cities tend to do), and has worked very hard to make sure that our move goes as smoothly as possible. Her approach to relocation and her provided materials are wonderful. We couldn't be happier with the service we received." - Monica + Craig S.

★★★★★
"My experience with Michelle Allen was fabulous, and she exceeded my expectations. Michelle was a joy to work with, and we had a smooth and speedy transaction. I will refer Michelle to anyone I know." - Monica S.

★★★★★
"Let me start out and just say Michelle is a wonderful, very personable and very persistent real estate agent. She hung in there with us when most would have thrown in the towel. We had a must-have list a mile long. We were looking for that perfect house on a low budget which is almost impossible to find here in Austin area. It took a very long time because we would get discouraged but Michelle would somehow get us back on track and she found the perfect house and the perfect price. She works hard for her clients and goes beyond the average agent. We would definitely use her again and recommend her to our friends." - Karen W.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen was perfect for us. She took care of everything. Told us what we needed to do to sell our condo and more importantly the things we didn't need to do. We were not in a hurry to sell, and she never pressured us. She's great; we highly recommend Michelle!" - Becki B.

★★★★★
"Michelle has been a personal friend and knowing her attentive, organized nature on top of her years of successful experience as a Realtor; it was an easy decision to work with her in selling our home. Michelle got us prepared for what to expect, gave advice and took action in ways that proved her to be a true advocate for a successful process. She helped us look out for pitfalls and common mistakes made by people selling on their own. Michelle personally helped us pack, move and stage. We had many life demands and challenges parallel to the sale of our home but she and remained very patient with us and available to us when we had questions. Michelle has a \real\" no-nonsense approach. She is personable, approachable and attentive and she just knows what she's doing. I would definitely, and have recommended her to anyone seeking a Realtor" - Jeanette + Art D.

★★★★★
"I am a first-time home buyer and was initially intimidated by the process of buying a home and questioned the feasibility of doing it on my single income in Austin and the surrounding areas. A good friend of mine referred me to Michelle and said she was very thorough and kind and would probably be a good match for me as a Realtor because she would provide detailed answers and insights to the many questions I had. Michelle exceeded the expectations I had and made my experience toward home ownership for the first-time a very exciting one. Michelle helped me to prioritize what was most important to me in purchasing my first home and talked me through every step of the process. She answered each question I had in a way that educated me and built my confidence not only in the big purchase I was about to make but also in my ability to do it on my own. Michelle communicated thoroughly and in a timely way with all parties involved to ensure that the process moved along smoothly and that we closed in a timely fashion. Additionally, in my situation, we had a lease back option as part of my offer, and she helped in executing the paperwork and educating me about that process as well. Michelle is very thoughtful, personable, friendly, kind, diligent and meticulous. I appreciated her attention to detail and her collaboration. She gave me the nudges I needed to stick with the process and also was patient with me when I needed to slow down to ask questions or try to understand something better. I would strongly recommend Michelle to family and friends and believe Michelle will be someone that I continue to stay in contact with in the years to come!" - Janelle G.

★★★★★
"It was so great working with Michelle. We weren't under the best circumstances selling our house, but Michelle made it easy and quick to get things going. The pictures and online presence of the house were amazing! Michelle kept in touch with us every step of the way and made decision making very easy! I would recommend Michelle to anyone. She knows the market and tells you exactly what you need to hear and do to get your house sold! We are looking forward to working with her in the future!" - Cami A.

★★★★★
"My husband and I recently worked with Michelle Allen finding a home in the Round Rock area. Michelle was awesome! She was super friendly, very knowledgeable, and genuinely wanted to find us a place we can call home. As first-time homeowners, Michelle made the process very easy for us and gave us great tips along the way. She listened to our wants/needs, kept us on a budget, and we are very pleased with the house we purchased. I would recommend Michelle to anyone trying to find a new home!" - Emily N.

★★★★★
"Michelle was recommended to us by a family friend and was absolutely wonderful to work with. My husband and I relocated to the ATX area and it was our first time buying a house. We had so many questions and concerns throughout this whole process and Michelle was very helpful. She was able to answer all of our questions, provide us with a wonderful lender, and ensure we got the perfect house for us. We learned very quickly how fast houses were being sold, which was discouraging, but Michelle made sure to make time in her schedule so that we could see the houses we liked as soon as possible. When we finally found a house she sat down with us and helped us write an offer. Unfortunately, the house had multiple offers and they gave us the opportunity to make our offer stronger. With the help of Michelle, she recommended we write a letter to the seller and helped us write a stronger but still very reasonable offer. We got the house, the first house we had ever made an offer on and I couldn't have asked for a more personal and caring Realtor to help us along the way; it is because of this that I will recommend Michelle to anyone we know looking to buy or sell a house in ATX." - Emma J.

★★★★★
"We had an absolutely amazing experience with Michelle! We were first time home buyers and she held our hand through the entire process. She asked the questions that we did not know to ask, and educated us on all aspects of the home buying process. She is kind, but direct and we always felt that she had our best interests in mind. This process with Michelle was a very personal, smooth experience. While we were looking at houses, she was patient with us and was careful to take both of our styles into consideration. We spent many, many hours looking at houses. When we found the one that was perfect for our family, Michelle was very quick and aggressive with our offer. There were several other offers, and ours was the one that was chosen thanks to her guidance. I have already recommended her to several of my friends, and will continue. Michelle is an amazing Realtor and very educated in her field of business. My husband and I both agree that this process would not have happened, had it not been for all of her help and guidance. Thanks to Michelle Allen!!" - Rudy + Vicki D.

★★★★★
"It was awesome getting to work with Michelle on the purchase of my new home! I was referred to Michelle by a colleague at work, and from the minute we met, she was great! Her knowledge of the market, the processes and procedures made everything easier. It was the easiest home sale transaction I've ever had! Michelle made sure to keep all parties on track and didn't let anything slip through the cracks. She was always on time for every meeting we had and always in a great mood, ready to rock! If I hear of anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Austin, Michelle's contact info will be given!" - Bryan M.

★★★★★
"Michelle is amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better experience when buying and selling a home. She has gone above and beyond for us from beginning to end. We are so blessed to have her on our side. She was professional, kind, knowledgeable, punctual and I can go on but you get my point. She is awesome!" - Patricia A.

★★★★★
"We worked with Michelle from Wisconsin and in Austin to find the perfect home. After a few conversations and our first trip down to Austin, it was clear that Michelle was very knowledgable about the home-buying/selling process, and about Austin itself. After looking at many homes, she had a good feeling for what we were looking for; so after we returned home to Wisconsin, it was easy to work with Michelle until we found the right home for us. Michelle was great about asking the right questions and digging in deep into the neighborhood and surrounding area for us. Coming from out of town, this was very important to us. She was always available when we needed her and continues to be a huge help as we transition to Austin. We would definitely recommend Michelle to others in the future." - Nick + Tina

★★★★★
"I will first tell you that this was the most positive home searching experience I have had. The key to that was the patience and space that Michelle showed me the whole time. When we first met she listened to why I was starting to look, that I wasn't sure I would buy or move, I needed my kids to both be in, and I had no funds. I was not the ideal case. And all I wanted to do was to look around, see what was being offered in my price range, and find out if I could even qualify. So Michelle said \no problem, I'm happy to help you and I understand.\" She walked me through finding a loan officer and when I was uncomfortable with the first one she encouraged me to follow my instinct and switch. She took me out to see what was on the market and took great notes on what the kids and I did and didn't like. She gave me space and would check in with me to see if I needed anything. I did not feel pressured. The kids and I instantly liked her energy, positive nature, and support. When ready to look and I sent homes she would find out more about the home and rule out the ones she knew would not fit what we liked/needed. During the offer process she was patient as I decided what to do, what I could afford, and guided me through it. She was with me all the way to the end and truly happy for me and caring. I would definitely work with Michelle and Compass again and recommend. She is knowledgeable and strives to continue to learn and know more for her clients. That is amazing! " - Lori M.

★★★★★
"I had the best experience with Compass and Michelle Allen. Michelle had loads of energy, great advice, and is in it for you. Even if you aren't sure if you are buying or selling she is willing to help you see what your options are and determine if now is the time. They have great resources and no pressure attitude. Thank you for helping me get my home!" - Loretta R.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen was a vital part of getting our house sold. Even though the house was in a different state, she helped us find a realtor that could do it. Michelle was so helpful and concerned, keeping in frequent contact with us to ensure that proper steps were being taken to get our house sold. Her energy and empathy were invaluable." - Kellie B.

★★★★★
"Michelle was outstanding for us. We are moving from California and relocating is a scary thing, and uncertainty sets in at times. She was very understanding to our needs and assured us that we had nothing to worry about and that everything would be absolutely fine. So her confidence made us confident. I look forward to the experience that I am picturing on having. She is extremely helpful and answers all questions no matter what time of the day even at times when it was in the evening. We will arrive on March 2nd, so she also ensured to us that she would be making a visit once a week in our absence to check on the property." - Michael S.

★★★★★
"My wife and I were first-time home buyers and were very nervous about approaching the Austin real estate market, which is very competitive. We had heard a number of horror stories from friends about their experiences; losing homes to multiple offers, issues with lenders, etc. Michelle came highly recommended and I have to say, she lived up to the hype. After a few short weeks of searching, we found the home that was perfect for our needs. Michelle helped us write a competitive offer without overspending on the property and it was accepted almost immediately. Her close partnership with our lender allowed us to close within a month. Our experience appears to be unique among our friends, but I am sure it's anything but unique when compared to Michelle's other clients. She is professional, ethical, timely and persistent. I would highly recommend Michelle's services and expertise to anyone looking to buy within the greater Austin area. Thank you, Michelle, for making our dreams of homeownership become a reality!" - Hank B.

★★★★★
"Michelle served as our buyer's agent for our recent purchase of a home in Lago Vista. This deal started in November 2015 and closed in March 2016. The deal was complicated due to our using a 1031 exchange and other things that were just fate. Michelle was fantastic from start to finish and even afterward. In finding the house, she helped us stay focused and not waste time on houses that didn't meet our needs. She provided great negotiation support. She was always thinking of things to do for us before we did. Very high energy and proactive. We've bought and sold more property than most people do in a lifetime, and worked with a lot of agents. Michelle is hands down the best!" - Larry M.

★★★★★
"We hired Michelle Allen to represent our home because we were selling our investment property that was going into foreclosure. We did not like or were familiar with the process of selling our property because we had no knowledge of the state regulations and laws and we live in another state that was too far away. She helped us overcome a lot of our concerns and challenges; we were afraid of having a foreclosure on our credit report and not being able to move forward and buying a home for ourselves. We thought we would never sell the property. She helped us sell a home and excelled in every way, from putting our house on the market to giving us the best advice when offers came in. She kept us informed about how that process was going because we were so far away and pushed through roadblocks when the process seemed to stall. She communicated with us daily, we knew what was going on every step of the way. She directed us to the best offer by giving us an objective, knowledgeable, and professional opinion about each offer that came to us. I would definitely recommend Michelle Allen to everyone that I know everywhere, she is a very dedicated realtor. She gets the job done well and it seems seamless and it's amazing; we panicked several times along the way but she kept her cool professional manner every step of the way and was able to get our property sold for a price much higher than expected. Michelle Allen in that short time became a friend, not just my realtor. She is truly wonderful." - Danielle + Dwight R.

★★★★★
"I first met Michelle in April. At that time, I was uncertain as to what type of property I wanted, what size, and even what part of town I wanted to live. She discussed my needs and concerns and presented me with a variety of suitable options. Over the next few months, my preferences changed repeatedly. Nonetheless, Michelle was very patient and was always pleasant as she showed me a variety of options all over Austin and even in Round Rock. When I finally found a place that I was interested in, she helped navigate me through the purchase process and served as a strong and zealous advocate in addressing some deficiencies that were discovered during the inspection process. After I had to find an alternative home to purchase, she moved quickly to obtain me a residence and coordinated the process with my lender and title company to ensure a seamless closing. Although I never even met Michelle prior to this home search, she served me as if we were dear old friends and I was confident she was placing my needs above all else." - Chris M.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen made the whole process very easy. She was super helpful in setting up for staging and had great ideas about presentation. She kept us informed of the Buyer's status and was always available for questions. She was also very helpful in finding a new place, which I am in now, and I love it. Thank you so much, Michelle and Compass, GREAT JOB." - Russ C.

★★★★★
"Michelle was wonderful to work with...she brought to the table a wealth of experience, professionalism, and dedication...I would definitely recommend her to family, friends and co-workers!" - Carlos + Valarie G.

★★★★★
"Michelle showed a high level of organization, professionalism, and has the right level of marketing. Her pictures were fantastic and we felt this brought the right buyer to the table. Her eye for detail got the deal done." - Jeff + Holly C.

★★★★★
"Michelle represented us as our selling agent last fall. Based on our experience, I have no reservations about recommending Michelle as a selling agent to others. Prior to our engagement with Michelle, we had listed our home with another 'top selling' realtor during the prime time of the year. While considering selecting a new agent, we interviewed several other realtors, some with very good selling strategy stories. Part of my follow up to the interviews including 'testing' all the agents by making phantom inquiries about one of their current somewhat comparable listings. That test resulted in narrowing down our choice between two agents. The other agent's strategy included a significant price reduction from our current (already low) list price since it had little interest at that price. Michelle's analysis showed that our price was already very competitive and no reduction was necessary (price or our home was not the issue for it not previously selling). Michelle not only had a thorough plan, but she diligently followed through with the execution of it. Michelle's methods quickly generated multiple leads and her team kept on it. Results speak for themselves, as we experienced a timely sale very close to our listing price." - Bob + Kathy L.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen helped us with a very challenging sale, and saw it through working with us from long distance. Michelle contacted us as a courtesy after we had decided to pull our Round Rock home off the market 2 years ago. It rented instead, but we contacted Michelle to ask questions and explore options over the next couple of years. Even though there was not the promise of a sale, as we considered keeping the home as a long term investment property, Michelle was always available to help. We quickly recognized her professionalism, strong network of people to pull things together and find answers, solid experience and thoroughness, willingness to work hard, and her kindness and ability to put people at ease. When we finally decided to sale the house, Michelle was happy to work with us despite the challenge of a sale with tenants occupying the property and many changing variables and complicating factors. Michelle was thorough with all of the legalities, options, preparations. She was very reassuring and helped us keep focus through an emotionally and technically difficult sale. Michelle was flexible when changes in the plan presented. She was more than fair in her fee structure and kept her focus on getting us to the best and tightest sale possible for us rather than on her commission. She was very reasonable with her prep and staging plan, helping us avoid unnecessary expenses while giving the home attractive appeal. When the buying agent became very difficult to correspond with and even inappropriate, Michelle remained professional, gracious, reasonable and to the point. An approach that serves her and her clients well. She is confidently aggressive yet at ease and unruffled during confrontation. Michelle remained thorough and used her solid network of established contacts to research and confirm local neighborhood market conditions down to the last minute. She was available to us throughout the process even around the time of her husband having a surgery. We knew we could trust her throughout the process. We were pleasantly surprised with how well the sale turned out, and our contract closed without hiccup. Michelle negotiated a strong price on our home, top of the market for our home and held firm to it throughout negotiations. We are very pleased with Michelle's service and how the sale of our home completed. Should we have the opportunity to buy/sale in the Austin/Round Rock area again, we will without hesitation be calling upon Michelle as our agent. She has our highest recommendation, and we'd gladly pass on her name to friends and family in the area needing an agent for purchase or sale." - Nathan + Lauren A.

★★★★★
"My wife and I recently completed two real estate transactions involving the use of real estate services provided by Michelle Allen. We listed our home and another property in the latter part of December which, from a marketing standpoint, may not have been the best time of the year to begin the process. Nevertheless, our home and properties were aggressively marketed from the outset. Our home began to be shown almost immediately with several real estate agents/buyer agents driving a considerable distance to do so. Michelle Allen sought feedback each time from showing agents which allowed us to make some adjustments in preparing our home for subsequent showings. Our home was shown a total of sixteen times and two written offers were received. Michelle Allen was available at all times and quickly addressed those problems which invariably arise in this type of transaction. The home went to closing smoothly and on schedule. We were satisfied with the services provided by Michelle Allen. We received candid and frank responses to our questions and we were provided with all services and support we were promised. This allowed us to close on our new home and property in a timely manner." - Barry J.

★★★★★
"April 2018 We were looking on our own for buying a house for a few months until we realized that we needed a good Realtor to help us in the process. That is when we met with Michelle, and the bond was immediate. We were looking for someone that would be very outspoken, hyperactive, understanding, and somewhat crazy!! Yeah, that is Michelle!!! Her market knowledge and understanding of what was happening in the area gave us confidence that we would get the house we wanted (our first house in the US). We relocated to Austin in the summer of 2015, and we decided to lease for two years. The transition was very smooth, and the community welcomed us very well. We enjoy living in Austin because of the multiple things to do, visit, eat, etc. Our biggest concern that we had was to have enough time to find the different things we were looking for and getting approval for a loan with a small financial history. Both concerns were addressed, and we got the best house that we could find. Michelle excelled in many areas as she understood our taste, was 100% transparent on her opinions about what we saw and kept reminding us to be patient. We got different bonuses along the negotiating process, she got the questions asked and pushed to get us more benefits for the property. I would recommend Michelle to anyone that wants to work with a hard worker, enthusiastic, high paced, with great taste Realtor." - Marcela + Pablo

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen surprised me when she called to ask if she could represent us two days after we fired our other realtor. This I took as someone who is a real go getter. We listed with her and five days later our house SOLD. Her attention to detail and listening to us made for a winning team. Thanks Michelle for stepping up to the plate and hitting a homerun." - Raymond + Janetta F.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen has always approached her job with professionalism. Our working relationship with has expanded over several years and she has always approached her job with knowledge of the builder's requirements. Very little discussion is required because she has taken the time to educate herself on the builder's desires, standard and the overall construction of our product. Her professionalism is a big plus in our book." - Lino P.

★★★★★
"Our experience with Michelle Allen was great. She was very helpful when it came to pricing our property competitively and getting us the best offer in just a few days. She walk the property and recommended what can be done to enhance the homes appeal inside and outside and even brought over some decorative items to help make the home more appealing to potential buyers. We were very happy with her level of service and knowledge and highly recommend her services." - Daniel + Christine H.

★★★★★
"This is my third home sold with Michelle and her team. I always appreciate the communication and the great marketing of my homes. I couldn't have picked a better Realtor to build a relationship with!" - Gene T.

★★★★★
"I enjoyed very much you being my agent. I could always come to you with all my questions and you were there for me. You took great interest on my behalf and I appreciate all you did for me and am glad you were my agent, and if I ever need an agent again- it would be you!" - Jimmie H.

★★★★★
"Michelle did a fantastic job staying on top of things throughout my home buying experience. It was my first home purchase and I wouldn't have wanted to do it without her!" - ben A.

★★★★★
"I found Michelle Allen for be smart, dedicated, and honest in all matters. First off she will tell you want you need to understand in order to sell or purchase. Next, you will be guided as what needs to be completed for proper staging of a home for sale. Michelle uses many forms of technology to achieve the end-goal. Her willingness to listen, understand your goals, and bring back those goals into focus in case you get off track. She has a stick-to-it attitude that is a pleasure to work with for real estate goals. I highly recommend her services." - Maureen S.

★★★★★
"Wonderful job. The entire process from listing to closing was handled in a competent, professional manner. Your marketing plan was one of the main reasons we decided to list with you. I'm glad we did - our house sold within 30 days of listing! If we ever decide to move again. I'll call you first!" - Diana C.

★★★★★
"Michelle Allen represented Ballater, Ltd. From 2001-2011, selling over 60 homes for us during that time period. She was one of our top agents during the course of this time. Our relationship with Michelle was very open and her communication was top notch. We never had to worry about how our homes were being marketed to potential buyers. From the time she started with us, she took the initiative to learn our product and the standard features of each home. When it came time to finding out what was going on in the market place, Michelle and her team were always on top of marketing, showings and feedback. She was our "go-to" agent when we needed opinions about the market trends and any new pricing structures. A few things stood out about her in regards to other agents:" - Anonymous

★★★★★
"Selecting a realtor to sell our home was a difficult choice and we definitely made the right decision by choosing Michelle Allen. We were impressed with everything about Michelle ~ from her first interview with us where she told us of her marketing plan, advice to stage our home properly, handling all of the showings and follow-ups, to the final sale and closing of our home. Michelle was always professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly, responsive and always gave us sound advice. It was a pleasure working with Michelle Allen and we would highly recommend her." - Jim + Michele L.

★★★★★
"Michelle kept us well informed during the sale of our home and always seemed to keep our best interests in mind. She negotiated a fair price for our home considering the market and the economy. She represented us well all the way through the closing, which went very smoothly. She always had an answer to whatever question we had. She was very professional." - Steve + Doris M.

★★★★★
"You always worked well with me and fully explained everything so that we did not have any problems in the end!" - Lonnie S.

★★★★★
"Michelle was awesome. Very knowledgeable. Stayed on top of the issues and problems and kept me informed." - Susan K.