Rene Brown

★★★★★
" Rene Brown was our realtor and we are incredibly lucky to have her patience and years of experience to help us navigate this wild market. It was very clear that her top priority was helping us with our goal and not just making a quick buck. We were first time sellers trying to move out of state and she took the time to explain all the details to us at every step in the process. She was always available by phone, email, or text to assist us. With her help, we were able to sell for a decent price within our ideal time frame. I highly recommend using Rene Brown from Compass.."-Joanne Hawley 07/07/2023

★★★★★
" We begin our journey of buying a home from overseas. My husband is in the Air Force, and we have been stationed in Tokyo, Japan, for the past four years. Our options were to take another assignment that would have taken us back to the U.S. When we decided that retirement was the best option, I decided to take a quick look at homes around the Austin area. Soon after, I crossed paths with Rene, and she sent me properties based on my criteria. She was very good at connecting with us and communicating often. She sent me several e-mails and asked questions about my liking and needs. Admittedly, I feel a little embarrassed to tell you that I didn't reply to her for a long time, mainly because I wasn't sure about our future, my idea was to check on the market. I'm telling you this because Rene's patience with me was the factor that made me want to work with her and her only. She respected my time and never rushed me to move in any direction, and we greatly appreciated that.
Rene was very informative; she responded very quickly to any of my emails, concerns, questions, or to make things clear when I was confused. She was very flexible in the way we communicated, keeping in mind that we were on the other side of the world with a 15-hour time difference. Rene even helped us when she was at home away from work. That small attention to detail made our lives easier. Buying a home is always a stressful time. If you add the extra challenge of not even being in the same country, well you can imagine how much more difficult that becomes! Rene was our eyes and ears; she went to see several properties and then inform us about the pros and cons of each. She was patient and made us feel that she had our back. We valued her opinion, and she never pushed any hidden agenda. Although we closed on our home, Rene is still helping us! We will be leaving Japan in three more weeks, and she has been checking on our property to ensure we have a smooth move and transition to our new home. I would recommend Rene to my family and friends!"- Paula A. Rodriguez 05/26/2019

★★★★★
" I would highly recommend Rene Brown. My husband and I were new to Austin, and Rene’s vast knowledge of different areas was a great asset to us. She really listened and “got” what we were looking for. She’s the type of agent who advocates for you and is persuasive without being pushy. She made a somewhat overwhelming process considerably easier. She is diligent, responsive, and has tremendous market knowledge. A winning combination!"- Mindy and Mark Davis 05/04/2020

★★★★★
"Jeanie is not only an exceptional agent, she is an exceptional person! She has the expertise to assist anyone looking for a home. I am so impressed with her knowledge and drive to learn more about, and earn her Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation to work with seniors! I currently work in senior living, and I can tell you hands down, she is the one you want on your team! She takes the time to research and learn the areas and communities that would be the best fit for her clients. If you are looking for the best agent in the area, you found her!"- Stephanie Lengers 02/06/2024

★★★★★
" Rene Brown, one of the realtors at Compass, was an absolute delight for me and my wife to work with. She knew exactly how to balance accommodating our requests with her expert guidance. She could have given us exactly what we asked and it would have been different from what we really wanted. She knew how to dissect our requests, priorities, and desires and create the perfect experience for our home buying process. Without her, I would have bought the wrong house in the wrong location for the wrong price. I cannot stress enough how appreciative I am that she shaped our decision-making process and ultimately enabled us to purchase our perfect first home. As a total plus, Rene is an absolute delight of a person. She made recommendations for food and activities in the area, including helping me find a volleyball league, and she dropped me off at the airport after the final buyer walk-thru. You will be glowing if you ever get the chance to have Rene Brown as your realtor. "- Ryan McAdams 04/14/2022

★★★★★
" Working with Rene Brown to buy our first home was the best experience we could have hoped for! Her expertise about the market was invaluable, and she truly was a pleasure to work with. She listened to all of our wants/needs for a home, and guided us through the entire process. I am extremely grateful that she was always available whenever we had questions about anything. I would absolutely recommend Rene Brown and her team to anyone who is looking for a stress-free, positive house buying experience. Thank you for helping us find our dream home Rene!"- Alyssa and Eric Nunn 01/15/2023

★★★★★
"Rene has proven to be an incredibly helpful, kind, and giving person. She had an incredible understanding of our requirements and was genuinely super nice. She also has extensive knowledge of the real estate sector. Her ability to treat us like family rather than just a realtor is one of her best traits. I think it's really rare that she didn't push like realtors do. She also connected me with the most amazing financial mortgage company to manage the loan-related tasks. It was a pleasure working with Rene Brown!!!" - Devesh

★★★★★
"Rene Brown is the best in the business! She knows Austin and surrounding communities very well. If you are looking to buy or sell in or around Austin call her. She is knowledgeable, caring, and extremely responsive. She listened to our family's needs and gave expert advice to help us through the entire process of purchasing our home. She can help you too." - Brooke F.

★★★★★
"Exemplary and personalized service certainly describes our experience with Rene! We didn't know what we were looking for and she professionally guided us through the process, supporting us all the way. We looked for homes for over a year off and on. Rene made it a priority to adjust to our changing needs, continuing to advise us as appropriate. Two of our children have separately worked with Rene to find and purchase homes and they both highly recommended her. Rene is always pleasant and always able to find time to respond to our questions. I would absolutely recommend Rene to friends, family as well as acquaintances to assist in buying or selling a home in this area. She knows what she is doing and is fun to work with! Rene's patience and perseverance paid off. We LOVE our new home." - Lisa + Bob/b>

★★★★★
"Rene Brown was our realtor and we are incredibly lucky to have her patience and years of experience to help us navigate this wild market. It was very clear that her top priority was helping us with our goal and not just making a quick buck. We were first time sellers trying to move out of state and she took the time to explain all the details to us at every step in the process. She was always available by phone, email, or text to assist us. With her help, we were able to sell for a decent price within our ideal time frame. I highly recommend using Rene Brown from Compass." - Joanne H.

★★★★★
"Working with Rene Brown to buy our first home was the best experience we could have hoped for! Her expertise about the market was invaluable, and she truly was a pleasure to work with. She listened to all of our wants/needs for a home, and guided us through the entire process. I am extremely grateful that she was always available whenever we had questions about anything. I would absolutely recommend Rene Brown and her team to anyone who is looking for a stress-free, positive house buying experience. Thank you for helping us find our dream home Rene!" - Alyssa + Eric N.

★★★★★
"We had a great experience with Rene Brown at Compass! As a first-time home buyer, she guided us throughout every step of the process and made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. She really understood our needs, elevated our stress, answered all of our questions immediately, and ultimately helped us find the perfect home for our family. We could not recommend Rene more, she is an exceptional agent!! Thank you, Rene!" - Lauren B.

★★★★★
"I cannot say enough good things about Rene Brown. My husband and I were out-of-state buyers and needed a lot of guidance coming to both a new state & city. Rene was able to listen to our interests in not only the type of home we want to buy but also our personal interests. She went above and beyond to find us sports leagues, outdoor activities, restaurants we would like, and even gyms we would be interested in. She was very accommodating on our visits here and made everything so easy for us. We are so happy with the house we purchased and the neighborhood she suggested to us. It is everything we wanted, and without her, we would not have known it existed! Overall incredible experience." - Gabrielle P.

★★★★★
"Rene Brown, one of the realtors at Compass, was an absolute delight for me and my wife to work with. She knew exactly how to balance accommodating our requests with her expert guidance. She could have given us exactly what we asked and it would have been different from what we really wanted. She knew how to dissect our requests, priorities, and desires and create the perfect experience for our home buying process. Without her, I would have bought the wrong house in the wrong location for the wrong price. I cannot stress enough how appreciative I am that she shaped our decision-making process and ultimately enabled us to purchase our perfect first home. As a total plus, Rene is an absolute delight of a person. She made recommendations for food and activities in the area, including helping me find a volleyball league, and she dropped me off at the airport after the final buyer walk-thru. You will be glowing if you ever get the chance to have Rene Brown as your realtor." - Ryan M.

★★★★★
"Ms. Brown provided my wife and me expert professional guidance in finding a new home in the Austin, Texas area. We currently live in Houston, which complicated our housing search. Ms. Brown was always ready and willing to accommodate us on our limited visits. She also regularly provided useful information regarding the various neighborhoods we were considering. This was crucial because of our lack of familiarity with Austin. She arranged visits to properties that we could manage on our trips to Austin, and always considered our wishes, even when we changed our minds. But Ms. Brown was exceptionally helpful when we found a property that interested us. She thoughtfully and comfortingly guided us through the many details (and frustrations) of making an offer and then through the somewhat Byzantine processes of actually purchasing the property. I doubt we could have found better help anywhere. Her help did not end there. Ms. Brown gathered information about various services we needed including utilities, painting companies, and flooring contractors. Again, since we are strangers to the area, this saved us time and effort. Through the whole process, working with Ms. Brown was very pleasant; her knowledge and supportive attitude made us feel confident in the decisions we were making. We will happily recommend Rene Brown to anyone looking for a home in Austin." - Barbara M.

★★★★★
"We are extremely grateful to have worked with Rene Brown. She was very personable, knowledgeable, efficient, and communicative. This was our first time buying a home, and she was amazing at guiding us. We felt supported and confident throughout the whole process! I first met Rene beginning of 2021 and didn’t seriously look till the end of July. She was very patient (never pushy), always checked in, and was available anytime I wanted to check out a house or had questions. Within a couple of weeks of searching for a home, we found one we loved and put in our first offer ever. Knowing how competitive and crazy the Austin market is, we were nervous about not securing it, especially with another offer in the mix, but we ended up getting it! She was quick to strategize during the negotiation and went out of her way to ensure all of the details were taken care of. Closing was a breeze as well! I highly recommend her for your home-buying needs. We will be referring her to all our friends and family when they are ready to buy a home in the Austin area. Thank you so much for all your hard work, Rene!" - Jacqueline M.

★★★★★
"Rene Brown was a great help with finding our home. The market is very competitive, and we felt like she advocated and negotiated to make us stand out and get us into our home. She was responsive, professional, and honest. I highly recommend her." - Samantha I.

★★★★★
"Rene Brown has been and is still being extraordinarily helpful at every step of our process of moving to the greater Austin area. We are grateful to have found a Realtor who is so friendly, helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, and ethical. Rene is wonderful! We are beyond satisfied." - Regina B.

★★★★★
"We loved working with Rene. As out-of-state buyers, we had many questions about the area. She frequently sent me information and updates. Although I used to live in Austin, that was many years ago and so much has changed! When we came on our house-hunting trip, she gave us that warm Texas welcome and has been advocate every step of the way until we closed. We couldn't be happier." - Connie H.

★★★★★
"I would highly recommend Rene Brown. My husband and I were new to Austin, and Rene’s vast knowledge of different areas was a great asset to us. She really listened and “got” what we were looking for. She’s the type of agent who advocates for you and is persuasive without being pushy. She made a somewhat overwhelming process considerably easier. She is diligent, responsive, and has tremendous market knowledge. A winning combination!" - Mindy + Mark D.

★★★★★
"My husband and I began looking for our Central Texas retirement home several years ago. We were very fortunate to be contacted by Rene Brown of Compass. We explained that we were in the research stage of our journey and wanted to look in several areas. Also, we needed to sell our Houston area home before we could purchase another. Rene assured us, it was a big decision, and she would be happy to help us. Little did we or she know the long term commitment we were making. We put our home up for sale and started the search. Our journey took us from Bastrop to San Marcos to Georgetown. Whenever I saw a property we wanted to see, she was there to help us. To make a long story short, it took listing our house, over three summers to sell. Each time Rene was there to help us search for our new home. As they say, the third time is a charm. In July, we listed our house, and it sold the first week on the market. We had narrowed our search to a neighborhood in Georgetown. Rene again helped us to locate our new home. We can't praise Rene Brown enough for her loyalty to us during this time. She remained in contact with us throughout the entire process, when other Realtors would have been long gone. We highly recommend Rene Brown from Compass." - Robin + David W.

★★★★★
"We begin our journey of buying a home from overseas. My husband is in the Air Force, and we have been stationed in Tokyo, Japan, for the past four years. Our options were to take another assignment that would have taken us back to the U.S. When we decided that retirement was the best option, I decided to take a quick look at homes around the Austin area. Soon after, I crossed paths with Rene, and she sent me properties based on my criteria. She was very good at connecting with us and communicating often. She sent me several e-mails and asked questions about my liking and needs. Admittedly, I feel a little embarrassed to tell you that I didn't reply to her for a long time, mainly because I wasn't sure about our future, my idea was to check on the market. I'm telling you this because Rene's patience with me was the factor that made me want to work with her and her only. She respected my time and never rushed me to move in any direction, and we greatly appreciated that. Rene was very informative; she responded very quickly to any of my emails, concerns, questions, or to make things clear when I was confused. She was very flexible in the way we communicated, keeping in mind that we were on the other side of the world with a 15-hour time difference. Rene even helped us when she was at home away from work. That small attention to detail made our lives easier. Buying a home is always a stressful time. If you add the extra challenge of not even being in the same country, well you can imagine how much more difficult that becomes! Rene was our eyes and ears; she went to see several properties and then inform us about the pros and cons of each. She was patient and made us feel that she had our back. We valued her opinion, and she never pushed any hidden agenda. Although we closed on our home, Rene is still helping us! We will be leaving Japan in three more weeks, and she has been checking on our property to ensure we have a smooth move and transition to our new home. I would recommend Rene to my family and friends!" - Paula R.

★★★★★
" I first called Compass a couple of years ago as I was looking to make Austin my future home. I got a call from Rene Brown right away. I flew from California to take a look at some Austin homes. Rene was informative, providing information about amenities of the various areas of Austin. I saw that she was knowledgeable and knew her stuff! She then set me up for house listings in the areas I was interested in. Over the two years, Rene kept in touch and provided updates on housing markets in Austin. When it came to buying this year, I was nervous about going through this process. But Rene guided me through the steps. I had the utmost confidence in Rene because she looked after my needs first. That put me at ease, and I felt I was in the best hands a buyer could be; how lucky was I! In addition, I felt very comfortable with Rene; I never felt any "pressures" and she was easy to talk to and to work with. Any questions I had, she answered straight up. Her openness and professionalism were so refreshing! I would recommend Rene to anyone without any hesitation!" - Sue O.

★★★★★
"Rene was an excellent Realtor for us. She went out of her way and took her time in finding us the perfect house. We would use Rene again and would definitely recommend her to our friends!" - Tori L.

★★★★★
"As has always been the case doing anything with Rene Brown is exceedingly pleasant! I'm probably a little biased since we've been friends for over 30 years! She still, however, handles all business in an entirely professional manner and I refer Rene every chance I get! Rest assured Rene puts all of her energy into whatever she's responsible for and you'll always get the very best service!" - Dorothy C.

★★★★★
"I can't say enough good things about Rene. Rene is the ultimate professional. She is reliable, responsive, and diligent. Most of all, Rene is a great listener; a quality crucial for any successful business person. She also always seems to understand our wants and needs regarding a home. Initially, my wife and I pursued a house owned by an investment firm located in California. Needless to say, this made negotiations difficult, and the seller's agent was extremely unprofessional. Rene never flinched and handled every interaction tactfully and professionally. Her patience proved to be successful, and she helped us secure a home perfect for our family. I will always recommend Rene to friends and family (and have done so in the past)." - Austin H.

★★★★★
"I cannot thank Rene enough for all she did for us! I was looking for a very specific type of property, which I know was not a big money maker for her! She listened to me, and Rene kept on it for well over a year until she found me the perfect place at the perfect price. I had worked with a couple of Realtors who showed me things that were either way above my price point or not at all what I was looking for. Every time Rene saw something that was right for me, I'd get a personal email from her saying check it out! The day she sent me the Cahill Drive property, I knew it was right, and we moved on it that day! There were already multiple offers, so I knew to come in a little high. She guided me through all the closing process, paperwork, and regulations, and then helped me get the property rented! Not only that, but she helped find me a fantastic handyman to get all the repairs done before I rented it! Rene was gracious and kind throughout! She has been a GODSEND through this whole process (it's been 30 years since I bought a house, so this was a whole new experience for me!). I cannot recommend her highly enough! THANK YOU RENE!" - Deborah H.

★★★★★
"Rene is a phenomenal real estate agent! She knows exactly what she is doing and always made us aware of things we didn't see or know. If Rene saw a crack on a wall or the floor, she's immediately pointed it out to us. She didn't want us to buy just any home. She wanted to get us a home in which we'd be happy and comfortable with. I highly recommend Rene to anyone looking for a home. She made a stressful and life-changing experience go as smooth as possible, and we truly appreciate Rene and her expertise!" - Krystle O.

★★★★★
"Rene was just terrific. She was a blind contact through Compass' website, and she won us over. We worked with her for over a year as we were contemplating a move, but not sure we would come to Austin. Over that year, she was incredibly patient, took us on several scouting trips to help get the sense of various neighborhoods and was VERY honest about houses she did or didn't like (which built an immense amount of trust). When we finally decided to make an offer on a house, she was on top of every detail and communicated clearly and consistently through the whole process. We were very lucky to find Rene and to have her share her immense knowledge of Austin with us, and even luckier to have her help steer us into a great house in a great neighborhood." - Peter S.

★★★★★
"This review is for Rene Brown. My husband, Nathan and I started looking for a home in late January 2017. Rene Brown guided us through the entire real estate process. Both my husband and I we were first time home buyers. She made us feel she had our back from day one answering all of our questions and listening to our needs. She is very knowable about the different areas in Austin. My husband and I put down several offers on homes and felt frustrated and defeated at times but Rene assured us that our home is out there and we will not stop looking until we find one. I am happy to say we found our perfect home! Rene listens to her client's needs and she really pulls through delivering. We found a little oasis in South Austin and we cannot wait to move in and get settled. Rene was there every step of the way answering our questions and guiding us through a very challenging negotiation period. She was by our side during every step of the way and even checked on us after we closed. Excellent customer service!" - Lauren B.

★★★★★
"We had the pleasure of working with Rene Brown. She walked us through the home buying process from beginning to end and always had a smile on her face. She is honest, caring, patient and I can honestly say the best in the business. Thanks for your help Rene, you are truly an amazing individual, we love our new house!!!!!" - Kimberly S.

★★★★★
"We purchased a home in Austin in December 2016 and used Rene Brown as our Realtor. Given the nature of the heated Austin market as well as some unforeseen personal circumstances, closing on the transaction was challenging. Rene was excellent to deal with. In spite of the difficulties Rene helped us to navigate through the issues with the highest level of professionalism and always, with our best interests first and foremost. We were impressed by her knowledge, instinct, and solution-oriented service. We would highly recommend Rene as a Realtor to anyone looking for a home in Austin." - Tracy Q. + Murray S. L

★★★★★
"TESTIMI would recommend Rene Brown to anyone buying or selling a home. She assisted us 3 years ago when we purchased a new home in Driftwood, then again 4 months ago when we needed to relocate to PA. She gave her time unstintingly, was very thorough, knowledgeable, helpful and was overall just wonderful to work with on both occasions. We would not have made it to closing without her perseverance and willingness to stay on top of things all the way through the process. She is awesome!!NIAL" - Ann S.

★★★★★
"How can I fully express my feelings about Rene Brown? She is an absolute \dream come true\" for anyone looking for real estate. Upon meeting her you will fall in love with her warm, intelligent, friendly, patient and understanding personality. I felt like we had been friends forever. She listens and really gets to know you and what you want. She is up to date on everything! Knows the properties, knows her trade and handles all the details with a clear focus. She simplifies the entire process. She takes on all the work so things flow seamlessly! She always has a smile and is just plain fun to spend time with. She has become a part of our family. We all love her dearly and appreciate every second she's given us! I will be so happy to refer clients to her and absolutely will go to her for any future purchases or sales! Rene, you are the best! Thank you very very much!" - Marie V.

★★★★★
"Not only is Rene one of the most competent individuals that we have had the privilege and pleasure to work with but also she is truly a very special person with unique qualities. These qualities include:" - Anonymous

★★★★★
"I had the pleasure of working with Rene Brown and I had the most amazing experience! She made the whole process very easy and gave me honest and blunt feedback. I'm not the most experienced person when it comes to picking houses and what to look for, but Rene told it like it was and let me know when she didn't think something was a good deal. She provided excellent guidance and was an advisor every step of the way, and I couldn't have done this without her! Thanks, Rene!" - Kevin N.

★★★★★
"We were privileged enough to be able to work with Rene Brown while buying our first home. We recently moved to Austin from Denver and reached Rene through a personal referral. I am so so glad we did! She provided so much knowledge and expertise, walked us through the process in a professional yet caring way, and helped us find our dream home! Rene is an amazing realtor who went above and beyond for us. Now I am pleased to think of her as part of our family. Thanks, Rene!!!" - Jordan L.

★★★★★
"Rene is always a pleasure to work with. This is our second purchase with Rene and each experience has exceeded our expectations. Rene is not only knowledgeable about the real estate market but also about numerous other aspects of the house buying process. She has many years of experience outside of the real estate market that lends clients top-notch service. Rene can make suggestions/provide input on everything from new development, remodel, and interior design. Her well-rounded set of skills is a dream for anyone to have in a realtor. Houses can transform into homes while Rene talks you through the possibilities each one holds. Don't think she is just trying to sell you though! Rene is able to use reflective listening skills to truly understand what the client wants. She is proactive in searching out properties to reduce the burden on the client. She provides excellent, sound advice based on wants and needs clients have expressed to her. Most of all, she looks out for each client as if they were a part of her own family. That is something you cannot put a dollar amount on. Rene will always be our first choice for a realtor and will always receive a stellar recommendation from us." - Brandy F.

★★★★★
"I chose Rene Brown as my realtor because of her experience in the building business, as well as her knowledge of Austin real estate. As a long-time resident of Austin, Rene is familiar with all areas of Austin and the metropolitan area. Rene has represented me in three transactions, and I hope she will be here when I am ready to sell my current home. She sold me the first home that I purchase as a single woman. When she knew that I was interested in downsizing, she brought the perfect buyer to me without listing the property. With the housing inventory in Austin at an all-time low, we patiently waited until the right property for purchase came available. She helped me secure the home in her negotiations, beating out three other offers that were as viable as my offer. She convinced the seller and his agent that was the right person for the house. Rene has the best interest of her clients in mind. She is thoughtful in her research and communication, and efficient in her process of vetting potential houses for purchase and potential buyers for sales. Whether buying or selling, Rene is the realtor you will want to represent you. I highly recommend her." - Phillip

★★★★★
"My wife and I are so fortunate to know Rene and enjoyed working with her while she sold our condo and helped us find the beautiful Crestview home we are in today. Rene's best quality is she genuinely listens to her client in order truly understand their needs and wants in a home. She is then able to effectively use that knowledge to not only help her clients find the home they want but also make a sound investment. We used Rene's services to sell our niche property in downtown Austin. She exceeded our expectations by getting it sold after the first open house. Rene also patiently worked with us for well over a year as we searched for and purchased the perfect home to start our family. As any homeowner knows, home buying is a process and Rene's expertise and professionalism helped guide us through that process and get us in the home that we love so much today. We consider Rene not just our realtor but our friend. I have and will recommend Rene to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thanks Rene!" - The Holden Family

★★★★★
"When my daughter and I were looking for a condo for her to live in while attending UT, Rene was the person for the job. Her knowledge of the Austin market coupled with her patience and willingness to search for exactly what we were looking for were invaluable. The speed with which properties sell in Austin could have made it a very stressful process. But with Rene, it was actually a fun experience! And my daughter is now in a beautiful condo that is also proving to be a wonderful investment for me. A win-win for both of us! In fact, I'm now utilizing Rene's expertise once again in the search for an investment property. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for real estate services in the Austin area!" - D. Towery


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