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Tara Usrey

REALTOR®

Specialties

Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Homeward Certified

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Tara was expert level Realtor. She made everything very easy and had excellent communication and understanding of the market. If we ever buy a new home, Tara will be our Realtor. Tara was awesome to work with!" - Steve W.

★★★★★
"I you are looking for an amazing and dedicated Realtor who goes above and beyond, Tara is the one for you. I would absolutely recommend her to everyone. Tara was on top of everything with unmatched professionalism and dedication. Throughout my entire home-buying experience, Tara demonstrated a remarkable ability to anticipate needs and handle every single aspect of the transaction with precision and care. From the initial house hunt to the final closing, her commitment was nothing short of exceptional. As someone who has navigated multiple real estate transactions over the years, I can confidently say that Tara stands head and shoulders above every other real estate professional I've ever worked with. If you want a real estate experience that is not just successful, but truly enjoyable, Tara is the Realtor you need." - Ryan V.

★★★★★
"I you are looking for an amazing and dedicated Realtor who goes above and beyond, Tara is the one for you. I would absolutely recommend her to everyone. Tara was on top of everything with unmatched professionalism and dedication. Throughout my entire home-buying experience, Tara demonstrated a remarkable ability to anticipate needs and handle every single aspect of the transaction with precision and care. From the initial house hunt to the final closing, her commitment was nothing short of exceptional. As someone who has navigated multiple real estate transactions over the years, I can confidently say that Tara stands head and shoulders above every other real estate professional I've ever worked with. If you want a real estate experience that is not just successful, but truly enjoyable, Tara is the Realtor you need." - Anonymous

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Tara as a real estate agent. Her dedication, expertise and genuine care throughout the entire process helped make us feel very comfortable and at ease with the purchase of our new house. She went above and beyond to ensure that we found the perfect, forever home. We both feel that we received exceptional service throughout our home-buying journey. If you’re looking for a top-notch agent who will be there for you every step of the way, Tara Usrey is the agent you should use." - Anonymous

★★★★★
"Tara is an AMAZING Realtor! We used her to sell our house (in 4 days in a very slow market) and to buy our current house. Tara stayed on top of everything, made sure we were getting all the correct paperwork and didn't have questions, AND she was a great communicator and negotiator. She made the buying AND selling experience SO painless! I recommend Tara to everyone I know! On a personal note, I also work with Tara as her home stager, so I have seen her in action for 8 years. She is ALWAYS ethical and goes above and beyond for every client. It isn't just about buying and selling houses to her, she truly values the relationship she has with her clients and treats them as such. That is why she is consistently one of the top agents at her brokerage!" - Kelli H.

★★★★★
"Talk about making the buying experience in a competitive market easy. Tara did that for me! From identifying potential options to ultimately selecting my awesome new home and closing on it. We seemingly breezed through the process and I cannot recommend her enough. If you're looking for a home, Tara should be number one on your list for an agent." - Eugion

★★★★★
"I’ve worked with many realtors over the years, but Tara stands out as exceptional. She is incredibly hardworking, detail-oriented, and proactive in getting things done. Tara’s dedication and expertise made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough." - Adam

★★★★★
"Tara is one of the most kind, hard working, and diligent people I've ever worked with. She is rock solid and will fight on your behalf tooth and nail, night and day. Her vast array of connections with businesses around the community is a huge plus if something needs to be fixed in and around the house. Tara's care goes beyond the home buying experience. An absolute pleasure to have on your team." - Danny M.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey was extremely professional, efficient, personable, and a top-notch agent! Wonderful on so many levels. She went above and beyond expectations!" - Manuel San Luis

★★★★★
"We had the pleasure of meeting and working with Tara Ursey after interviewing a couple other companies. To say we were pleased is not enough. Tara is amazing!! My husband was a little skeptical of a few things she suggested we do but went along with it for me. The stager Tara hired was great, and things went so smoothly. Tara treated us like we were her only client which I am sure we were not. Need to text her 10 times a day? No worries she will answer all your questions, and even give you a hug if you need (like I did at closing). Though our business is done, Tara has reached out to me to see how I am doing and if there is anything she can help with on our new home purchase. Had we purchased in the area she would have been our go to. Anyone asking for recommendations to help buy/sale a home I will give her the highest marks of any realtor I have ever worked with. Tara if you read this know you will have a place in my heart to the kind and caring person you are and I wish you much success in the future." - Tina and Warren W.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey is just an amazing real estate pro! We have surely loved working with her thru this entire process. She was in constant communication with us and always kept us well updated on what was happening. She never seemed frazzled with the numerous questions we had and always answered right away by text or on the phone when we called. She never hesitated to give us advice when asked. I could not imagine going thru this process with anyone but her! Thank you, Tara." - JF K.

★★★★★
"Tara is amazing. She represented us both for buying and selling. For the buying part, she was very proactive in negotiations. When we bought our fridge from the sellers, she negotiated the price of the fridge down; when it ended up not working on the second day in the house, she actually went and got our money back without us asking her to - I had only asked her for a referral for a reliable appliance repair person. We put our house on the market right as things were trending down, and we had a difficult to sell home. She got a lot of feedback from the people who saw the house, did a lot to calm my nerves, worked her negotiating magic, and got the home sold in under 45 days. Tara is absolutely the best and I can only hope that the next time we sell/buy (which won't be for a VERY long time) Tara is still in this area, working as a kicka** realtor. Thank you for everything, Tara!" - Catherine P.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey was our Compass agent and she was awesome to work with! She met with us prior to listing to explain the current market and discuss strategies, was highly communicative throughout the process and created multiple ways to market our home across the country to ensure we got the best price and buyers for our home. There was a last-minute snag with the Title Company, and Tara literally saved the entire transaction within a couple of hours by advocating for us and ensuring our needs were heard and taken care of as originally discussed with Title and the Buyers. Tara made us feel comfortable the entire way, gave us spot-on advice, and truly showed her expertise and knowledge at every turn. We would use Tara again if ever needed and refer all our friends and family to her!" - Kate B.

★★★★★
"I have used Tara to sell two houses this year, and she will be my realtor on the next one. She is professional, patient, and knowledgeable. She knows how to deal with difficult people and situations and make the deal work! I have been very pleased with her effort and hard work." - Mark D.

★★★★★
"2nd time Tara handled a home sell for us and she is awesome! Tara took care of everything." - Susan M.

★★★★★
"We recently listed and sold our home in Buda with Compass. Our realtor was Tara Usrey and she was simply fantastic! From our first meeting, Tara was extremely helpful, and she put so much time and effort in order to make the process go as smoothly as possible for us. Our home sold after only two days on the market for full asking price. Tara was there throughout the entire process, helping us with everything. I highly recommend Compass, and specifically Tara Usrey, to anyone who needs to sell property in or around Austin. She will go above and beyond anyone else to make sure you get top dollar for your home!" - Denise S.

★★★★★
"I have worked with Tara on a few deals now. I think she is the best! She’s flexible, readily available, can be a bulldog when she needs to be, and ALWAYS THERE. She’s a professional in the true sense of the word, and I recommend her to anyone I know needing to find or sell their home. I would never use anyone besides Tara for a real estate transaction if she is available to the area. I don’t do social media at all, but if I did, she gets my 5 stars, hands down. You are very lucky to have her on your team!" - Lisa T.

★★★★★
"My wife and I were very happy with Tara and she exceeded all our expectations. We would definitely reccomend her to our friends in the future." - Abdulgani and Azizakhon M.

★★★★★
"Tara was a wonderful Realtor and a pleasure to work with. She was extremely responsive and always timely with her communications. She listened to what really mattered to us in buying a house and provided us with wonderful options. Tara was very knowledgeable about the different neighborhoods and was able to guide us towards the best schools. The Austin market can be very daunting and you need a Realtor like Tara to guide you through the buying process. I would recommend Tara to anyone who is looking for a Realtor." - Ben U.

★★★★★
"Tara is a wonderful person. We really enjoy working with her. We’ve referred business to her several times, including my own parents. Tara always goes above & beyond. We consider her our go-to agent. I would refer any of our family or friends to her. We trust her completely." - Karen R.

★★★★★
"I do not know where to begin about your agent, Tara Usrey, but WOW, that is definitely something I must say. She has her heart and soul in her business. You can just tell the love she has for her job. She will go over and beyond to assist you with your home's sale or help you find that new one. You can count on a great referral if you need to share her, lol! I have a family that is Realtors, and knowing what I know now about Tara, I would choose her over them. She is so compassionate and especially in today's market. She is always accommodating, and probably 99 percent of the time I called on her, she answers. No one does that but Tara Usrey. If you need a Realtor, she will work hard for you. If you need a designer, she has that for you, too; she and Kelly are a dynamic duo. More than anything, if you need a friend to talk to about this crazy time and this crazy market, she is always there for you. I would never use anyone else but Tara or recommend anyone else. Thank you, Tara. Compass has a gem!" - Dennis Amie B.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey rocks! She just sold a second house for us in less than a week. She advised us every step of the way to help get top dollar, including recommendations on cosmetic fixes as well as staging. She even met contractors for us and held open houses during the pandemic. I will be using her again and recommend her highly. I have worked with several realtors over the years, and Tara is extremely proactive and gets results!" - Cheney W.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey was an amazing Realtor, both for the sale of my home but also for my new home search. Her professionalism was top-notch, but above all else, she was personable, approachable, and honest. Her personal touch and attention to detail were exemplary." -Manuel San Luis

★★★★★
"Tara did a wonderful and professional job for us. We originally told her we wanted a house with some acreage. She found several to show us. After seeing lots of trees to trim and grass to mow, I changed my mind. We switched directions on her, and without a blink of an eye, she found more houses to view. After a month of going in that direction, we sold our house in California, which allowed us to raise the amount we were willing to pay. Again, she switched gears with us. She is a very kind lady and serves Compass well." - Sharon L.

★★★★★
"We just love Tara! She was the best Realtor in the world! Tara was extremely accessible, knowledgeable, on top of everything, and she never missed a beat! We could not have bought our dream property without her. We can’t thank Tara enough!" - Monica R.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. She advised us on how to declutter and stage our house beautifully, which resulted in multiple offers within the first couple of days, the house was listed. She is personable and thoughtful, and I couldn’t recommend her more." - Erin M.

★★★★★
"Our Compass agent made buying a home a fantastic experience. Tara Usrey was tireless in helping us visit countless homes, masked and safe, to find the best option for us. She is knowledgeable in the area, offering pros and cons, and other considerations. She is a fierce and fearless negotiator and had methods at her fingertips to help us make the difficult decision between our two top choices. Bonus: we count her as our first friend in a new city." - Susan W.

★★★★★
"We worked with Tara Usrey on the sale of our home. Tara was amazing to work with. She was on top of every detail and so responsive. This was by far the smoothest home sale I’ve ever been involved with, and there have been five others. Thank you for the awesome client support." - Mike and Michelle C.

★★★★★
"We just went through a whirlwind of remodeling, selling, and buying, and we could not have asked for a better Realtor to guide us through it all. The pandemic certainly did not help matters. Tara Usrey was on the ball with every step, doing her best to keep us at ease amid the calamity. Through no fault of our own, adversity came at us in every direction on what seemed like a weekly basis. Tara kept our spirits up and provided the reassurance we needed. From her behind-the-scenes work to the guidance in decision making, to surprising us with food, Tara's efforts are absolutely appreciated! In the end, we got what we wanted through an experience we will not soon forget. Thank you, Tara and Compass!" - RJ L.

★★★★★
"Tara was AMAZING during the whole process of selling our house. From start to finish, she was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. She was nothing short of a miracle worker to get our house sold in five days during a pandemic! There were several bumps along the way, including the buyers of our house and the sales representative of our new build, and Tara was always on top of what was happening. She is an excellent Realtor, and we were blessed to have her! I would not hesitate to recommend Tara to anyone I know looking to buy or sell." - Bridgette

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey went absolutely above and beyond in the whole buying process, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She took the time well before we were ready to actually look for and find a house to get to know us and our wants and needs, and with no guarantee, we were even going to sign with her. I value people’s word greatly, and Tara not only did what she said she would do every step of the way but went out of her way to make the process smooth and comfortable. Because Tara took the time to get to know us, she found the perfect house for us and our complicated needs and did so in the location and price point we needed. There were things that popped up beyond her control, and I was humbled and impressed by her solutions and hard work. We will be selling a house soon, and I’m so thankful to know Tara is going to help us with that. Thank you, Tara!" - Tammy S.

★★★★★
"My overall experience of Tara's professional actions can be described by one word "exemplary". She works to achieve the sale of her clients home though: Staging to appeal to potential buyers Working on aspects of the home that need attending to such as painting (yes, I observed her painting/touching up trim, etc. in a house where she was holding an open house) Doing tasks the homeowner should properly do such as cleaning windows (as in my home) She answers the homeowners' questions, She calms the homeowners' pessimism/fears about the selling process as it progresses. I would recommend Tara to anyone who is selling their home." - Mike C.

★★★★★
"My husband and I worked with Tara Usrey. She was very patient and explained everything to us each step of the way. We were first time home buyers and had so many questions--she was able to answer all of them. We had a pleasant experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her." - Lisa H.

★★★★★
"Tara Usrey sold the house in a week and for over the asking price. She takes pride in her work and did everything she could to showcase the property in the best light possible. She even called the neighbors to mow their lawn, enlisted her kids to help do some work in the yard and met with contractors on our behalf. She is responsive, dedicated and made the process exciting. I wanted the house to sell for her sake almost as much as ours. Yay. I recommend her highly!" - Cheney W.



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About Tara
An Austin resident since 2004, Tara became interested in real estate after having owned and managed many rental properties herself. When friends started asking her for help buying homes, she knew it would be the right decision to get her license and become a REALTOR®.

Tara Joined Compass to take her business to the next level, while maximizing opportunity and support for you, her clients. 

Tara's knowledge, competence and dedication have led her to be named a monthly top producer multiple times, a Realty Austin | Compass Sapphire Club Top Producer and a Realty Austin | Compass Diamond club Top Producer in 2021. She specializes in buying/selling not only residential homes, but also has expanded into buying/selling land.
 
Tara has a strong focus in market research and knowing what people are looking for in a property. This, combined with her strong online presence has allowed her to become well known in her neighborhood market.

Tara is multifaceted and adaptive to meet and exceed your expectations in this ever changing market. Tara is an attentive listener and communicator with the utmost patience and enthusiasm. She carefully guides clients through each step of the buying or selling process while listening and guiding her clients through each step of the process.

Client's refer and choose to work with Tara for her full service, experience and expertise. She has consistently shown the ability to satisfy clients in the home buying and selling their homes. Her loyal base of customers has led to repeat referrals from her base of clients. Her client's continue to reach out for advice when it comes to home related inquiries/needs, as Tara prides herself on keeping up to date with the state of the market, trends, comparable properties, and realistic expectations about the current market.

In addition to earning her ABR- Accredited Buyers Designation, in order to help clients with Texas home buying needs and negotiating more effectively, Tara has also recently earned her SRES-Senior Real Estate Specialist designation in
order to expand her clientele by advocating for seniors throughout her community. Tara has always taken a special interest in the special needs of maturing Americans by volunteering for meals on wheels and helping to organize gifts/services to the assisted living facilities throughout the neighborhood. Additionally, Tara has volunteered and held executive board positions for her kiddo’s school on an ongoing basis. In her free time, Tara loves spending time with her family, dinner with friends, traveling, walking her dog, and enjoying the outdoors.

Areas of Expertise
  • Home Design
  • Staging
  • Investment Properties/Flipping
  • Rental Properties
  • Masters in Psychology
Affiliations and Milestones:
  • Member, Austin Board of REALTORS®
  • Member, Texas Association of REALTORS®
  • Driver, Meals on Wheels
  • Executive board member for the CPHS band and basketball team
  • Humane Heroes supporter
  • Realty Austin Sapphire club member
  • Realty Austin Top Producer
  • Realty Austin Diamond Club member

Tara Usrey’s Listings

$1,749,000 | 1805 Performer Road, Spicewood, TX 78669
1/40
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$1,749,000

4
Bedrooms
4,236
Square Feet
7.51
Acres
$990,000 | 5312 China Garden Drive, Austin, TX 78730
1/31
Listed By CompassActive Under Contract

$990,000

5
Bedrooms
4,270
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/26
Listed By Compass

$549,000

5
Bedrooms
3,036
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$349,900 | 13800 Lyndhurst Street, Unit 203, Austin, TX 78717
1/18
Listed By Compass

$349,900

3
Bedrooms
1,779
Square Feet

Tara Usrey’s Transactions

Past Sales
$3,150,000 | 13209 Zen Gardens Way, Austin, TX 78732

$3,150,000

5
Bedrooms
5,728
Square Feet
1.18
Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space

$1,625,000

4
Bedrooms
3,469
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
a view of a house with backyard swimming pool and sitting area

$1,491,111

5
Bedrooms
5,283
Square Feet
4.53
Acres
$1,350,000 | 108 Aruba Court, Austin, TX 78734

$1,350,000

5
Bedrooms
4,214
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
$1,200,000 | 505 Summit Park Lane, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

$1,200,000

4
Bedrooms
3,393
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
$1,200,000 | 2903 Allerford Court, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$1,200,000

4
Bedrooms
4,742
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$1,190,000 | 3412 Crystal Hill Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$1,190,000

4
Bedrooms
3,120
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a living room with furniture a fireplace and a chandelier

$1,090,000

4
Bedrooms
3,435
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,050,000 | 1306 Rhondstat Run, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$1,050,000

5
Bedrooms
4,267
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$999,000 | 3105 Castellano Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$999,000

5
Bedrooms
4,284
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$989,900 | 108 Aruba Court, Austin, TX 78734

$989,900

5
Bedrooms
4,585
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
$929,000 | 507 Summer Wilson Cove, Lakeway, TX 78738

$929,000

4
Bedrooms
3,158
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
$915,000 | 2715 Oro Viejo Cove, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$915,000

4
Bedrooms
3,462
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$899,000

3
Bedrooms
2,133
Square Feet
$899,000 | 207 Cardinal Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$899,000

4
Bedrooms
2,408
Square Feet
1.75
Acres
$850,000 | 2712 Benevento Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$850,000

5
Bedrooms
3,722
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$819,000 | 12302 Deer Track, Austin, TX 78727

$819,000

4
Bedrooms
2,647
Square Feet
0.65
Acres
$817,000 | 2268 Park Pl Circle, Round Rock, TX 78681

$817,000

4
Bedrooms
2,999
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
Past Rentals
$2,849 | 2724 Lovett Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,849

3
Bedrooms
2,684
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$2,800 | 900 Old Mill Road, Unit 16, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,800

3
Bedrooms
2,397
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$2,700 | 1404 Hunter Ace Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,700

4
Bedrooms
2,964
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$2,600 | 2930 Grand Oaks Loop, Unit 2003, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,600

4
Bedrooms
2,535
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,600

3
Bedrooms
2,563
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$2,500 | 1400 Little Elm Trail, Unit 1313, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,500

3
Bedrooms
2,178
Square Feet
$2,375 | 2017 Southcreek Drive, Leander, TX 78641

$2,375

4
Bedrooms
2,168
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$2,350

4
Bedrooms
2,563
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$2,300 | 121 Krause Springs Drive, Hutto, TX 78634

$2,300

4
Bedrooms
1,992
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$2,300 | 8605 San Giano Cove, Round Rock, TX 78665

$2,300

3
Bedrooms
1,905
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$2,300 | 2017 Southcreek Drive, Leander, TX 78641

$2,300

4
Bedrooms
2,168
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$2,300 | 2304 South Lakeline Boulevard, Unit 333, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,300

3
Bedrooms
1,423
Square Feet
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$2,250

4
Bedrooms
2,095
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$2,250 | 1305 Shady Grove Path, Cedar Park, TX 78613

$2,250

4
Bedrooms
2,145
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$2,239 | 1825 Bogata Lane, Leander, TX 78641

$2,239

4
Bedrooms
2,382
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,200

3
Bedrooms
1,771
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a view of a yard in front of a house with plants and large tree

$2,195

3
Bedrooms
1,592
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a living room with furniture and a large window

$2,150

3
Bedrooms
1,741
Square Feet
0.03
Acres