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Rob Albertson

REALTORĀ®

Awards

Austin Business Journal Top 50 Residential Real Estate Awards Nominee 2021, 2022, 2023, & 2024
Platinum Top 500 REALTORSĀ® 2022, REAL Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals 2022,

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation
Accredited Buyer Representative
GREEN
e-PROĀ®
Homeward Certified
Online Relocation Specialist


Client Testimonials

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"Worked with Rob Albertson and his team and had a great experience with a knowledgeable agent of the downtown market. He was reassuring and confident during every step of the purchase process yet kept us on a timeline necessary to complete the transaction. Understood our wants and needs, and never tried to over sell. Always prompt with replies." - Anonymous

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"I've bought two different homes with Rob Albertson at Compass. He's a top-tier agent. A solid professional who has an in depth knowledge of the market and the builders in central Texas. He has building experience, a high financial IQ, and is a super patient person, which I believe are important qualities when you're looking to purchase real estate. I will continue to use his services and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an agent in Austin." - Peter A.

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"I hate to admit that I often grumble about the commission real estate agents get. I can't this time. Dealing with Rob, Paco and the rest of the Compass team was an exceptional experience. They earned it with sweat equity, sage advice, amazing marketing, and for putting up with my horrible sense of humor. Now I just wish I could have taken you with as we look for a new home in the Pacific North West. Miss y'all - you set the bar very high." - David K.

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"Fantastic experience with Rob Albertson and Paco Bertsch. The team provided excellent, attentive, and responsive service paired with real on-the-ground knowledge and expertise that only comes with deep experience. We wanted to move quickly and Rob and Paco gave us fast, expert service, with great attention to detail and, always, a smile! We'll be using them again, next time we're in the market!" - Drew F.

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"We highly recommend Rob! He helped us find our beautiful home in an unusual market. We were thrown multiple challenges- and through it all, he remained patient, engaged, and committed. We appreciated his integrity, knowledge, and professionalism. We’re grateful he protected our best interest from beginning to end. Thank you, Rob! " - Andrea

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"We’ve worked with Rob many times, and this last experience was no different. He is organized, thorough, and stayed on top of things. We are very happy to have found this home and hope never to have to move again!" - Edith C.

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"My experience (now thru a purchase and a sale) has been outstanding. Not only is he knowledgeable and proficient at his job, but his approach is also consultative and collaborative. He’s the expert, but he’s always listening. And the relationship has been more than transactional. He’s been responsive to questions and hypotheticals throughout the different stages of our relationship. He’s been a pleasure to work with." - Scott D.

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"Rob was an amazing agent. We were shopping for a house from afar in a really competitive market, and he made it less stressful by being so attentive and detailed. He also made sure our lender stayed on track so that we had on-time closing. We would definitely recommend him to family and friends!" - Susan G.

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"I want to thank both Rob Albertson and Compass for making this a smooth and easy process. I was nervous about selling my house and especially nervous about a transaction with an investor.
Rob saw to every detail, made everything stress-free and easy, and kept the potential stress in a complicated situation to a minimum. He worked closely with the Buyer's agent on every detail and was always available to answer questions or give advice. I consider myself lucky to have him on my team and I look forward to doing business again with Rob in the future.
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"Our experience as first-time homebuyers was absolutely a pleasure, thanks to Rob Albertson at Compass. He was friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to the home buying process. We purchased our home during a "seller's market," and Rob helped us craft a winning offer in record time. Via text, email, and in-person, he answered every question and concern we had. We truly felt like we had a friend in our corner during the entire process! He was awesome!" - Rich D.

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"Rob is great. We've already worked with him on two home purchases and one sale. We also refer him anytime we get a chance! We will work with him for the next sale and purchase, assuming he'll have us!" - Rachel S.

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"This was my 3rd time working with Rob (he helped us buy and sell our previous home) and won't be the last! If that's not a great endorsement, I don't know what is. " - Rich S.

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"Our experience with Rob has been great. Rob has always been there for us any time of the day during our home buying process, and we couldn’t ask for anything better person to have helped us! He gets 11 out of 10 from us. In short, he is the best of the best, patient, professional and prompt!" - Rosey S.

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"We have been working with Rob since we first began our search for a home in Austin, TX, several years ago, and we can’t say enough good things about him. He is knowledgeable, professional, kind, and super fun to work with. He knows how to diffuse a stressful situation with a dose of good humor, but most importantly, he always has a game plan. We’ve worked with Rob as both buyers and sellers, and we look forward to working with him again in the future. " - Aline S.

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"I’m not a person who writes reviews, but Rob is an exceptional Realtor that I can’t miss doing so. Rob helped us find our dream home in 2020 when the Austin housing market was very competitive for buyers. He knows the market, has a network, super responsive, and educated us on everything we need to know. What made him exceptional is that he really wanted us to get a good home. He would give you honest and fair opinions and extremely patient until you find the one within your constraints. As a dad, he also gave us a lot of good advice on schools and things to do for our daughter too. If you are a first-time buyer, new to Austin, or need someone who is so cool, chill, and fun to work with, I highly recommend Rob!" - Miyabi H.

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"As first time home buyers in a new city, I can say with absolute certainty we won the lotto by having Rob as our Realtor. The first time we met with Rob, he walked us through the ins and outs of buying a home (as we knew slim to none). He helped us determine our goals for buying, including what we couldn't live without, our budget, and the areas we hoped to look in. From there on out, Rob was there for us throughout the entire process. There wasn't a question or concern that was too small or too obscure for him to listen to. He always steered us in the right direction and never pressured us into a purchase just to make the sale. He made the entire process enjoyable and, in the end, helped us find our dream home. Rob continues to go the extra mile (or 10) even a year after our purchase, acting as a sounding board for all our first-time homeowner questions. He is truly the only Realtor I could imagine working with here in Austin!" - Sarah C.

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"Mr. Rob Albertson helped us sell two homes in Austin in 2019 and 2020 and is the best Realtor our family has worked with. He helped me sell my dad's properties while he was sick with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Parkinson's, and he had the patience to answer any questions we had. He would break things down to layman's terms so we could understand what was going on with some of the requests the buyers had or just explain what was written in the contract. He would answer your call personally instead of a secretary screening your calls or getting an answering service. The first home was sold within thirty days, the second home was sold within twenty-four hours, and both were sold above market value. It would take some time to tell you the type of person Mr. Albertson is, but I can tell you he's Reliable, Ambitious, Diligent, Intuitive, and Practical. I would recommend Mr. Albertson to be your Realtor." - Frank S.

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"Astute, knowledgeable, and caring, Rob Albertson deftly directed our house-buying process until we found ā€œthe one,ā€ which, BTW, was not the kind of abode we expected it to be (but turned out to be perfect.) Through multiple open houses, private appointments, and virtual tours, he not only knew the market, but he also knew how to manage the tricky inter-personal dynamics of (sometimes) competing interests between my husband and myself. When we would go to visit a property, Rob was looking at not just ā€œthe bonesā€ or ā€œthe light,ā€ but also what the plumbing looked like, the structural integrity of the building, and also whether the street was just a little bit too busy to feel safe or quiet. All the while, he demonstrated tactful curiosity about what each of us thought – he knew what would make me, my husband, or us happy. I’d trust Rob with another purchase in a heartbeat. One more thing: he helped us sell our old house, too, and we were (again) delighted with his help. Hands down, he’s the best because he knows not just the market, but people, too." - Ann-Marie P.

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"Rob was very helpful during the entire process and did an amazing job with the overall marketing on our house! He was a great asset on stats within the area and where we should position our listing, which was a big reason for the quick sales process." - Ben F.

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"Rob is the best! My husband and I were first-time homeowners, and being so, we didn't know anything about the home buying process. Rob was so helpful with all of our questions and would never take more than an hour to respond to us. He made the process so easy, and we closed on our dream home in 30 days. Finding our dream home was not an easy process; it took months of looking all over Austin before we finally realized what neighborhood we wanted to settle in. Rob was open, honest, and patient about every home we looked at. Pointing out things we wouldn't think about such as uneven foundation, location in terms of noisy, busy roads, checking every window, etc.! He really did put our wants and needs first versus trying to sell us the first home we looked at. Thanks to Rob, we are proud first-time homeowners!" - Victoria F.

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"I have known Rob for years but had not worked with him professionally until a couple of years ago. I knew it would be a good experience, but I was surprised by the time and care Rob took to make sure I was completely comfortable every step of the way. According to Rob, there were no stupid questions, no matter how basic they were. He understood what I was looking for, what I would compromise on, and what I wouldn't. He made every effort not to waste my time, and even when I insisted on seeing things he knew I wouldn't like, he made me feel less stupid about it. I am now in a house I love, in a neighborhood he recommended that I adore, and I couldn't be happier." - Samantha F.

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"I highly recommend choosing Rob Albertson at Compass as your Realtor. He was very knowledgeable, always quick to respond to emails or texts, and always had our best interests at heart. He would never push us to go in any direction but simply pointed out the pros and cons of every house we looked at until we found the perfect one. We will certainly be using him again in the future when if we eventually move and will definitely be referring any friends to him as well." - Jesse S.

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"I’ve been in Commercial Real Estate for 25 years, developing for 15 and can’t say enough about Rob and the overall experience of working with Compass.. I wish the commercial brokers and firms I’ve worked with were half as good as Compass." - Ted A.

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"As 1st-time homebuyers, Rob was incredibly patient with our questions, concerns and had very valuable comments and thoughts about the properties we saw with him and the various neighborhoods we visited. We ended up seeing a number of homes on our own as well, but we knew we could go to him with any questions. Once it came time to submit an offer, his knowledge of the neighborhood, how to navigate an off-market offer, and how to negotiate from, there was very helpful.
We are not excitable people, so his laid back vibe was the right fit for us, as opposed to "you need to move now" attitudes we found with a few other Realtors we interviewed. We would recommend Rob to others and look forward to working with him again in the future if/when we sell/move.
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"Realtor Rob is great! So thankful I had him as my Realtor. He handled everything between the seller. It was an easy process." - Elizabeth C.

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"Rob is an awesome Realtor, professional, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, proactive. I highly recommend Rob and would go back to him in a heartbeat when I need Realtor assistance." - Marilyn I.

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" Rob Albertson served as our tireless, patient, knowledgeable real estate agent while searching (literally years) for our perfect place in Austin. Rob was delightful to work with, and we recommend him HIGHLY. Based on our experience, Rob is THE Gold Standard in real estate. Compass is incredibly fortunate to have him on their team. " - Babs A.

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"I've already written a review about Rob Albertson and Compass. But Rob is so incredible that I'm writing again! Last week, we closed on an incredible East Austin condo as an investment property, and Rob helped with every step. He provided plenty of trusted options along with analysis on each. He even helped with financial planning from an investment perspective on what to expect with overall cash flow. Rob should be your go-to!" - Riya Y.

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"I worked with Rob Alberston on finding my new house. Cannot say enough good things about how patient and methodical he was. I travel constantly and was definitely a pain to work with, but Rob was a consummate professional, and always available for my ever-changing schedule. Thanks, Rob! I love my new home." - Geoff R.

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"Our experience with Rob was wonderful. We are certainly not the easiest clients, probably scrutinizing every aspect of the process more than others. But Rob was very patient, responsive, and knowledgeable. He made the whole process enjoyable. And we would certainly recommend him to family and friends. Rob knows the market and home buying process well. And his expertise was a key driver of getting our deal across the finish line." - Billy + Kellie S.

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"Rob Albertson made my first home buying experience awesome. He is extremely knowledgeable in construction and the specific neighborhoods we were looking at. Rob was able to help us avoid 'bad houses/areas' and focus on qualities that fit our requirements while also maintaining a higher resale value. Not only was he extremely professional and prepared, but he was also great to work with and made house hunting weekends fun. He's also been a huge help in the post-close process and has absolutely gone above and beyond what's necessary of a Realtor. Absolutely contact Rob and get him on your team to find a new home!" - Priya Y.

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"Rob was fantastic to work with. He was always patient and professional. What was great is that Rob figured out the homes that fit an array of requirements for both my husband and myself. He endured two long days of house hunting with our three children as well! Rob navigated the process for us with details of moving to a new state, even if we asked for an explanation more than once. Rob's expertise and enthusiasm for our dream home search was a 100% quality experience. We would recommend Rob again and again." - Megan M.

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"Rob was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable about the process and worked hard to find a home that fit my needs. He was very quick to respond to all of my questions and very patient throughout the process. I'm very thankful for all of Rob's hard work." - Jacob M.

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"Rob Albertson is an absolutely fantastic agent. I can't recommend him highly enough. He is thorough, responsive and willing to go to bat for his clients. His attention to detail made our entire buying experience easy and stress-free. Rob took the time to truly understand our needs. His guidance through the negotiating process was invaluable, and he put us in touch with some local experts including contractors and property managers. We would absolutely work with him again." - Sydney F.

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"Rob is excellent, awesome and exceeded my expectations! I will use him again if the need arrives, and also I am comfortable he will do well with others I know and do not know yet." - Thomas H.

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" Rob is a great person to work with. We will highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a home in Austin. " - Dr. Sefa K.

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"Working with Rob was an absolute pleasure. Rob made it his mission to not only understand what sort of property we were looking for but why. He really spent time getting to know us and the expectations we had of location, neighborhood, and type of property. His patience driving us around and his knowledge of the city and all the different areas were exemplary and extremely helpful in determining where we ended up. He went above and beyond, and always with good humor, and found us our perfect home. My wife and I will be recommending Rob and Compass to any of our friends or associates." - Chas + Mia H.

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"Rob Albertson provided the best representation of my property that I had hoped for. In fact, his ability to find buyers interested in the property exceeded all my expectations. Once a potential buyer was found, he worked diligently to secure a fair and reasonable offer. The actual final closing proved to be a difficult and complicated process. Rob's ability to rise to the challenge was remarkable and much appreciated. Because of Rob's expertise, the sale was completed. I can think of no way my experience with Rob could be improved. Compass is very fortunate to have him as a representative of their company." - Larry H.

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"Rob was great to work with. He understood what I was looking for and was very helpful throughout the process. My new home is actually in a different area than I had been considering, and I'm grateful that Rob got me a little out of my comfort zone and helped me find a place I love. As a first-time home buyer, I asked a ton of questions, and he was always super responsive and explained things to me in a way that was easy to understand." - Lindsey K.

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"I am so glad I got introduced to Rob through my friend. He went above and beyond our expectations. He showed us so many houses matching our picky narrowed down criteria. He never tried to sell us a house, instead would give us a whole picture such as pros and cons of buying the property. This made him stand apart from few other realtors we worked with before meeting Rob. By doing this he earned our trust, and we knew he was trying to meet our interests and not just sell something." - Ramya S.

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"My experience with Rob has been wonderful. He's very patient, listens, very responsive. He's very knowledgeable about the areas in which I was interested and gave good suggestions. I really appreciate having Rob help me find a home." - Marilyn I.

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"Rob Albertson was a terrific, patient Realtor to work with. He's super knowledgeable about both the Austin area and real estate law/practices so he won't steer you in the wrong direction. A real pleasure from start to finish!" - Sandra M.

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"Rob was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would recommend him enthusiastically. My husband and I are both attorneys and do not typically use a Realtor when purchasing property, but we felt a bit green about this market and we reached out to Rob. Rob was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and candid but diplomatic when we asked his opinion. We often asked him to show us properties at what must have been inconvenient times. Despite all that, Rob was very relaxed and put no pressure on us at all. The result was that we felt relaxed and came to a relatively quick decision. We are confident about the choice we made and thank Rob for his low-key guidance to help us find exactly what we wanted. Finally, Rob is one of the nicest guys on the planet." - Abby Y.

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"We had a wonderful experience with Compass, in particular Rob Albertson. He was involved with the purchase of our home when we were completely new to town and clueless about where to live. He also helped us rent our home for a short-term rental. Another Realtor told me it would be very difficult, but Rob was always positive and reassuring and it worked out in the end. Lastly, he recently helped with the sale of our home and I couldn't be happier with how he handled everything. He is very approachable and respectful, and I always felt that he had our back. He is a great person all around and I would recommend him as a Realtor wholeheartedly." - Julie B.

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"If you care about buying or selling a house with a realtor who is insightful and experienced, has the utmost integrity, and is relentless, then choose Rob Albertson. The process was flawless." - Amanda M.

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"We worked with Rob Albertson in the purchase of our home, which just closed this month (late Dec 2015). It was sincerely such a pleasure to have him on our team. He never missed an appointment or was ever late. Further, he communicated with us if we were to expect him to be unavailable (i.e. if was on a vacation flight) but largely never wasn't available. He guided us through the process with great insight, awareness of what our needs were, and overall ability to understand how certain properties we were considering would/would not meet our needs. I feel like Rob's capabilities extend beyond that of a guide, and partner in the purchase, rather he also works to deeply understand what it is that you're looking for in your home, and seek those qualities out (even when you, yourself are not sure what you want!). Further, he has a technical knowledge that is deep (though understated). He climbed under so many houses to examine plumbing, foundation and other aspects of the home, provided linkages to knowledgeable experts when we needed them, and above all, truly had our best interests in mind throughout. My husband and I both highly recommend Rob above all other agents." - Ellu N.

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"My fiance and I had the most wonderful house hunting and buying experience with Compass and especially Rob Albertson!!!! Rob is very professional, friendly, listens and really understood exactly what we were looking for. He made this sometime stressful experience fun and virtually stress free. I would HIGHLY recommend Rob to anyone looking to buy in Austin! We not only bought our dream house but also gained a new friend in the process and we are pick with both of those! Ha Ha. Thanks again Austin Realty and special thanks to ROB ALBERTSON!!!!!" - Layne S.

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"I had a great experience with Rob Albertson. As a first time home buyer, I wasn't the most knowledgeable of buyers, which was where Rob helped a ton. He always gave me complete and thoughtful responses to any question I threw at him. He also was very responsive through email, phone, text - you name it. Through the process of going under contract and getting inspections, I always felt everything was under control. He would go out of his way to make sure the seller made the proper repairs and did a number of other things that went well above the service I had expected from a realtor. I couldn't have been happier." - Jeffrey N.

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"I worked with Rob Albertson for my home purchase. He was extremely patient, friendly, and professional in his approach. His expertise and guidance helped me immensely in managing the deal smoothly and seamlessly. I had heard about a lot of people going through a lot of hassle during their home purchase. Fortunately, I didn't had to go through all the kind of crazy experience my other friends did. It was great working with him. I have already recommended him to my friends who are planning to buy house in near future. I'd highly recommend Rob!" - Chandan J.

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"Rob is hands down the best realtor I have ever worked with who helped us sell our house in Dripping Springs and also helped us find a new home up in Cedar Park. Neither of these were easy to do, we had issues with both selling and buying that Rob handled up front, his communication was exemplary through the whole process. We never once said or even thought \I wish we would hear back from our realtor\". Rob listened very well, he knew what we wanted to do both in terms of selling and buying and took what I consider to be a very complicated and difficult process and got results for us on both ends of the deal that were perfect, proving yet again that he listened very well. He showed more tact in dealing with difficult situations than anyone else I have worked with. Rob was always professional in his communications with us, even when I wasn't. He handled the frustrations that I had with incredible skill and really made a big difference for my family during this whole process. As long as I am in Austin, Rob will always be my realtor, I will and have referred everyone that I know that is in the market to Rob. To speak to Compass in general, the size of the company and dedication to its customers made a huge difference for us. We couldn't be more satisfied. " - Jacob /b>

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"We had the privilege of working with Rob Albertson a few weeks ago to buy the house we intend to live in until retirement. Rob was easy to get along with from the beginning. Our schedules didn't allow us time to sit down and talk, but he took the things I said in a phone conversation and set up the perfect search. He also recommended that we go and look at a house that we would have otherwise passed by; that turned out to be the house we purchased. I am so glad he listened well enough to know what we really wanted, or we would have missed an incredible deal. Rob made the whole process easy. He worked with our busy schedules to make everything happen in a timely way. He never made us feel like we were stressing him or being unreasonable with all our questions or even our last-minute desire to look at other options just to affirm our initial choice. This is our third purchase of a home and the most comfortable I have been both with our agent and the process. If you are looking for an easy-going person who handles all the details with precision, I heartily recommend letting Rob help you find the perfect house." - Hanna K.

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"I cannot say enough great things about Rob Albertson. He was the best part of the home-buying experience and I appreciate his hard work, his positive attitude, his constant encouragement and willingness to answer questions, and his admirable work ethic. I was lost and searching for a home for years, and Rob was able to find exactly what I've been looking for! I still can't believe it! I now live in my dream home, and it is all thanks to Rob! Compass is lucky to have someone like Rob Albertson representing them. He is professional, diligent, conversational, personable, and an all-around great person. Thank you, Rob!" - Autumn B.

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"Rob was great! He showed us many houses and helped us steer clear of the ones that had hidden problems or were just bad deals. When we finally found one that we liked in the area that we wanted to buy, he helped come up with strategies to compete with the other offers. For example, he said that most people would have been approved for 250k so we put in the offer at 251K. He also advised that we put in a clause that showed I would cover a certain portion of the difference if the loan came short. These ideas got us that house ultimately. Then, he helped get quite a bit of money back from the seller for us. Rob was very professional while maintaining a more personal feel to our interactions. This made the entire process less stressful and gave me a lot of confidence in him as my agent. He handled all of the tedious work associated with closing and even drove across town multiple times just to pick documents/checks up from me so that I would not have to drive anywhere from work. At closing he gave me a small token of appreciation as well, a Home Depot gift card, and a very thoughtful note of congratulations. I will definitely recommend him in the future." - Darren B.

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"Had a great experience with Rob Albertson during our purchase of a new home. Being new to Austin he was very helpful with all of our questions on location, price, trends, and overall strategies when it comes to buying a home within this competitive market. I appreciate his patience, candor, and overall professionalism during this process." - Benjamin F.

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"He helped me a few years ago before he was with Compass, and I truly feel like he's even better now that he has the Compass resources available to him. The web tools were fantastic and the initial estimate slide show that he sent to me was incredibly helpful. Rob himself though, is the perfect Realtor for me. Buying a house was stressful, but selling it was 10 times worse, and Rob knew exactly what kind of information was important to me, not just any seller. I'd like to think I made things pretty easy for him, but I can guarantee he made things easy for me. I never had to worry about where we were in the process because he kept me updated and set expectations appropriately. His management of the sale reminded me of some of the best project managers I've worked with in my job. And more importantly than anything I can say about what he's done for me in the past, I plan on getting some income properties in the next couple years and absolutely plan on using Rob again." - Trenton M.

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"My wife and I worked with Rob Albertson and had an extremely positive experience. Rob's knowledge and expertise proved to be invaluable as we searched for our first home. We searched for almost eight months before we found the perfect home without any pressure from Rob to settle on a house that we weren't comfortable with. The real estate market in Austin is pretty crazy right now, so having someone like Rob in your corner can be a huge asset. We would happily recommend Rob and Compass to anyone looking to purchase a home in Austin." - Dan B.

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"I can't say enough good things about Rob Albertson and the work he did for us. Given that we were selling our home in Austin remotely from Seattle, it was a huge relief to have someone so knowledgeable, trustworthy, and helpful handling the sale for us. Rob truly went above and beyond in coordinating pre-listing repairs (going so far as to install a new handle on the built-in microwave himself for us) and in making sure we understood all aspects of the sale. And as I'm sure you know, Rob is also a very, very nice guy and a pleasure to talk to and spend time with. My husband and I unreservedly recommend Rob to anyone in need of a Realtor in Austin." - Tania C.

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"Rob has been fantastic to work with! He is thorough, dedicated, and went above and beyond to help our experience. We are moving to Austin from out of state and therefore haven't been able to be on-site for some aspects of the sale. He was present for the inspection, arborist, he even gave us house measurements for rooms. Our closing was very frustrating due to the mortgage company and various time delays, and Rob was very patient and helpful in communicating fairly with the sellers and their agent. I would definitely recommend Rob to anyone! We very much appreciated him during this experience." Maura H. /b>

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"All I can say is Rob was an absolute pleasure to work with and we believe we had the best experience ever with a Realtor. He is so genuine and always wanted the best for us during the experience. We didn't actually feel the home buying experience was stressful at all and that was all thanks to Rob. Rob was always available, and continues to be. He is definitely an asset to Compass and we will definitely be coming back to Rob the next time we need to buy a place as well as recommending him to other friends of ours." - Imran

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"We had the best home buying experience one could wish for, all thanks to Rob Albertson. He was not only consistently dependable, thorough, honest, and timely, but went above and beyond the typical job duties of a Realtor. His background in contractor work offered an invaluable array of knowledge and resources. He listened to our wants and needs, took the time to explain and guide us through the entire process from start to finish, and was always on our side to ensure we were satisfied with our investment. Rob is not only a great Realtor, but a genuine person that truly cares about what he does." - Josey S.

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"I do not think there is another way to describe Rob's service, other than exemplary. His knowledge, friendliness and exceptional communication skills made the process of home buying, which many can find stressful, nothing more than a pure joy. To be honest, my wife Lauren and myself were a bit sad when we bought the house, because it meant we would not get to see Rob as often! In terms of his market knowledge, Rob is unparalleled in comparison to the 15 other brokers or so I spoke to before Rob; whereas I easily choose Rob after our first conversation. As a business owner myself, I truly understand the value of having an agent like Rob. I do not think you could find a better ambassador for your brand or a harding working agent in town. Because of Rob's service, I will be a client of Rob's and Compass for the rest of my property purchases, both personal and business related, for the rest of my life. In addition to that, I will refer all of my friends and clients to Rob and Compass for the quality service he provided. Again, I truly cannot stress enough how much of an asset Rob is to your company. Not only in the real estate market, but in any purchasing situation I have ever been in, Rob has provided me the best all around service hands down." - William L.

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"Rob helped us find the perfect house for us in 2010. He was patient and thorough and we found a house we dearly loved. Then I got a job out of state. So in 2011, he helped us sell the house. He gave us great recommendations on preparing it to be sold, brought in an excellent photographer, and marketed the house beautifully. He is great at communication so he understood how much info to give us about prospective buyers, and when the feedback wasn't of any use he didn't bother us with it. He made the process as little of a hassle as it could be, which was quite a feat. He helped through all the negotiations and was instrumental in making the final sale possible. Rob is great at his job, and he's also a guy who is fun to be around. Which matters, because you end up spending a fair bit of time with your agent." - Jenny K.

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"My experience with Rob as my real estate agent has been outstanding. I have worked with him on both sides of the real estate transaction - as seller and buyer. I trust Rob's guidance and have found his advice to be spot on. He has a great sense of the Austin market city wide and has a keen eye for detail both in the preparation for and marketing of property and the search for potential purchase. He also has a way of zeroing in on the style of home and buyer's eye of interest. I have appreciated his patience and focus and have both used and been satisfied with his referrals for services and transactions related to real estate. Rob is great at his job and made selling my home fairly painless. My house sold before I was able to complete 'my perfect home' purchase, but he found a transitional rental condo for me relieving the stress and pressure of jumping into a purchase that would not be right for me. When it came to finding the right home at the right price in the right location, Rob was there to see the transaction all the way through to completion. There are many real estate agents, companies, and markets in Austin. My experience with Rob as my agent for both selling and buying homes - and changing residential locations in Austin Tx has far and away exceeded any other. I highly recommend him." - Susan B.

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"Rob recently aided my fiance and I in purchasing our first home. We were skeptical of Realtors when we first began the whole process, but came out reborn! Rob is a consummate professional who will follow through on all his promises. He will give you honest, unbiased feedback and appreciates picky buyers. He understood all of our needs and was extremely patient, combing the market for 3 months until finding the perfect home for us. He understands the buying process inside and out and guided us masterfully through negotiations and financing. Most importantly, he is ultra-responsive via email and cell and nearly always accessible. Since buying our new place Rob has been instrumental in helping us find sub-contractors for all our needed fixes. His references have all been proven to be honest, top-notch craftsmen. Simply put, Rob's the man! We're still skeptical of all the other Realtors out there..." - Dan G.

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"I had a truly outstanding home selling experience with Rob as my agent. I presented him with a bit of a tricky situation, between difficult HOA regulations on my property and my imminent departure from the country, but he handled everything with efficiency and grace. I was really impressed with the quantity and quality of marketing he put into selling my property, and his knowledge of the real estate landscape and process was very helpful to me throughout the process. He informed me of my options each step of the way, but allowed me to make my own decisions without being overbearing. His responsiveness and attention also made me feel like I was his only client, although I know this was not the case. I would highly recommend Rob's services to others who are looking to buy or sell in the Austin area!" - Lindsey V.

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"Rob Albertson is an excellent person who happens to be a Realtor! I was lucky to have worked with him on the sale of my home in Austin. We got an offer within 24 hours of listing it! Rob knows his business and is the kind of Realtor who doesn't call you to tell you the lawn needs mowing while the home is showing... He just quietly mows the lawn knowing you're 100 miles away. Now that's above and beyond!" - Irma T.

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"Rob walked me through the often stressful and emotional process of selling a house. He was patient while also providing excellent, expert guidance and insight when we had to make the tough decisions. From pricing to the closing table I knew we could rely on Rob. He certainly helped us accomplish our goals. I will continue to use Rob on other real estate transactions and I highly recommend him." - Sage B.

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"I couldn't be more pleased with Rob Albertson. I have bought and sold 10 homes in my life and I have never had as pleasant an experience as with Rob. He is a consummate professional, but fun to work with. He has detailed knowledge of every neighborhood we visited. He was a calming influence during trying negotiations. Bravo to Compass for having such a terrific agent on their staff. Thank you." - Robert N.



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About Rob
Rob Albertson is the principal agent of the Town Lake Group at Compass.

Rob has always been equal parts left-brained and right-brained; logical but passionate, with degrees in both Finance and English Literature. This serves him well as a RealtorĀ® since decisions around buying or selling are both practical and emotional ones. He is patient with his clients while remaining proactive with the market - often a financial planner, but more often a therapist. While he is all about market statistics, he also loves the intangibles that truly make a house a home.

Rob began his real estate career in Austin over 20 years ago by investing and building mostly in South Austin's 78704 zip code and earned the distinction as an Austin Energy Green Builder after completing a number of highly rated green homes. In addition to his beloved South Austin, Rob also specializes in Central and East Austin homes and condos.

Today he is solely focused on helping his clients buy and sell their own slices of heaven in Austin but is always happy to hand out a remodeling tip or two along the way. Though not an Austin native, he arrived in 1999 to join Austin's live music scene. But after sweating through a handful of bands, album recordings, and performing around Texas and select parts of the US, he now enjoys spending his time with his wife Catherine, two sons Eliot and Wyatt, daughter Isla, and dogs Murphy and Molly at their home in South Austin.

He still, however, remains an active (albeit, part-time) member of the live music scene and also enjoys playing golf at Muny or running the greenbelts around Austin.

For buyers, he will guide them through the steps of the buying process including explaining financing options, understanding their unique needs and wants, presenting tailored housing options, and negotiating to get the best deal possible.

For sellers, he will work to understand their needs and recommend a unique property marketing plan utilizing his professional network of photographers, stagers, and contractors. He will analyze the market in their neighborhood and in Austin overall to determine a pricing strategy which ensures their home will sell on their desired schedule and for top dollar.

For investors, he will work to determine their wealth-building strategy, identify properties to include in their portfolio, and negotiate to get the best deal possible.

For relocation clients, he assists clients in all aspects of moving to Austin - from helping to determine which areas of the city are ideal for their unique needs, to advising them throughout the buying and moving process.

2022 brought an exciting expansion to his real estate business with the formation of the Town Lake Group with fellow Compass agent Paco Bertsch.

Rob Albertson’s Listings

$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
$479,000 | 5504 Camp Fire Trail, Austin, TX 78749
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Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$479,000

4
Bedrooms
1,643
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Rob Albertson’s Transactions

Past Sales
$3,900,000 | 4311 Bennedict Lane, Austin, TX 78746

$3,900,000

5
Bedrooms
5,119
Square Feet
0.79
Acres
$2,933,760 | 4007 Independent Way, Austin, TX 78731

$2,933,760

5
Bedrooms
4,122
Square Feet
$2,100,000 | 111 Hidden Creek, Wimberley, TX 78676

$2,100,000

4
Bedrooms
4,492
Square Feet
5.69
Acres
$1,995,000 | 1005 Possum Trot Street, Austin, TX 78703

$1,995,000

4
Bedrooms
2,907
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,799,000 | 6202 Nasco Drive, Austin, TX 78757

$1,799,000

4
Bedrooms
2,980
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,625,000

4
Bedrooms
2,850
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$1,395,000 | 2624 Barton Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78704

$1,395,000

0.40
Acres
$1,395,000 | 907 West 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701

$1,395,000

5
Bedrooms
3,137
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of a dining room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window

$1,299,000

4
Bedrooms
2,765
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,295,000 | 10900 Cusseta Lane, Austin, TX 78739

$1,295,000

5
Bedrooms
4,427
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$1,249,000 | 301 West Avenue, Unit 1608, Austin, TX 78701

$1,249,000

2
Bedrooms
1,312
Square Feet
$1,246,693 | 4102 Wayfarer Way, Austin, TX 78731

$1,246,693

4
Bedrooms
2,840
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,200,000 | 5017 Westfield Drive, Austin, TX 78731

$1,200,000

4
Bedrooms
2,268
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,125,000 | 12812 Oxen Way, Austin, TX 78732

$1,125,000

4
Bedrooms
3,185
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
$1,075,000 | 2010 Wright Street, Austin, TX 78704

$1,075,000

3
Bedrooms
2,082
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view

$1,050,000

4
Bedrooms
2,096
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$985,000 | 301 West Avenue, Unit 1707, Austin, TX 78701

$985,000

2
Bedrooms
1,281
Square Feet
a front view of a house with garden

$850,000

5
Bedrooms
2,970
Square Feet
1.43
Acres
Past Rentals
$4,250 | 2624 Barton Hills Drive, Austin, TX 78704

$4,250

4
Bedrooms
2,050
Square Feet
0.40
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$4,250

3
Bedrooms
1,912
Square Feet
$2,750 | 7400 Lowery Crossing, Austin, TX 78744

$2,750

3
Bedrooms
2,885
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of house with tree s

$2,600

3
Bedrooms
1,552
Square Feet
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator a oven a sink with a dining table and chairs

$2,550

3
Bedrooms
1,250
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$2,550 | 816 Emory Tree Drive, Austin, TX 78748

$2,550

3
Bedrooms
2,101
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$2,500 | 816 Emory Tree Drive, Austin, TX 78748

$2,500

3
Bedrooms
2,101
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and sitting area

$2,500

3
Bedrooms
1,250
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$2,100

3
Bedrooms
1,204
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$2,100 | 5902 Wagon Bend, Austin, TX 78744

$2,100

3
Bedrooms
1,204
Square Feet
0.16
Acres