“Thank you Jody and the Habitat Hunter team. In today’s market finding the right home to lease can be a very difficult process. Thanks to Jody and her staff we are living in a beautiful town home in northwest Hills. We had been looking for a couple of months and when this home came available, multiple appointments were made as well as offers. Jody and our agent worked together to make this a wonderful experience for me and my family. I know that Jody and her team will do the same for you when leasing or buying your next home! Mark and Kirsten” – Mark O.
“I had Jody of Habitat Hunters as a landlord for three years. Very reasonable, great house too. We decided we wanted to purchase and called her. I enjoyed the HH website that allowed us to sort through potential houses that she recommended, classify and notate them. She read the feedback promptly and adjusted the recommendations. She was responsive, available and pleasant to work with. I am writing this from my bed in my new house I love. Thanks Jody!” – Bree W.
“Jody at Habitat Hunters took on a big project with me and my store. My lease was almost up at my old location and we had specific things we were looking for in a store for our new location. This Lady came through with flying colors!!!! It took quite a while to find the right place for us, but she never gave up. Her company is top notch in my book! Whenever I need to move in the future….she definitely has my return business. If you want a job done right…This is the company to go with! Highly recommended!!!” – JM, Capstone Comics
“When we first relocated to Austin, we used Jody at Habitat Hunters after a recommendation. We loved her! She was very knowledgeable about different areas and very patient with our needs, given our price point. When we are ready to buy, we will definitely use her again!” – Anonymous
“Jeff helped us negotiate a deal with a local small builder. We got the house of our dreams confident that the details of the contract were fair and appropriate. It’s great that he has the background as a lawyer and the knowledge of real estate too. Highly recommend him.” – Anonymous
“I was rushed to find a new place and Curt spent the entire afternoon taking me around to different apartments. He found several awesome places that were in my preferred location and price range. Curt was knowledgeable and very organized, I would definitely recommend Curt/Habitat Hunters for anyone looking for a place in Austin!” – Madeline C.
“Jeff Plotkin @ Habitat Hunters is an amazing Realtor. He always went above and beyond, making sure that everything worked out optimally for us. We’ve known Jeff for years, and he has consistently delivered quality realty service. I highly recommend Jeff and Habitat Hunters for your renting or purchasing home needs.” – Patrick M.
“Habitat Hunters is a wonderful alternative to the snobby, high-pressure agencies out there. They got me in the home I know is right for me because they were patient enough to show me most everything on the market.” – Sarah B.
“Jody and her team at Habitat Hunters do a fabulous job of facilitating the rental process with our tenants. We have been using her services for the past several years and couldn’t be more pleased with the results! Looking forward to many more successful years in our relationship. Thank you, Jody!!” – Lisa P.
“Jeff is by far the best realtor we have ever used in the Austin area. We looked at so many houses from Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Hutto. We even had to cancel one of our contracts and he still continued to work hard for us.” – Jeremy H.
“It was really great service. Very friendly people who helped us find our new apartment very quick. They were always on time, very helpful and answered all our questions, of which we had a lot as we moved from overseas.” – Richard J.
“My agent was Bryan Ritter. He did an exceptional job in helping me find a house to lease. He especially helped when there were issues with a house that I might not recognize but as a realtor he did. He also promptly answered any questions I had. He was also very helpful especially since it was during the stay-at-home order.” – W.N.
“I worked with William Fordyce and it was great! He was super helpful during all the process. Very professional I highly recommend him!” – Karen E.
“William Fordyce was such an amazing help in getting us into a good, large but affordable home and he’s a great guy to boot! Excellent, professional, and understanding; William will be a perfect fit in helping you find the best possible option within your budget and knows the city well enough to recommend good locations to eat and explore! Thanks for everything Will, couldn’t be happier with the outcome of moving here with your help!” – Jet S.
“Erin was a life saver! She helped us search and find a rental that we could make home. She was always prompt and had our backs during the whole process. We were nervous searching for a new home during Covid-19, but we are so thankful we met her and was able to find some source of relief during this stressful time. Thank you, Erin!!” – Veronica D.
“Bryan, I just want to thank you again for your help in finding and leasing the Alicante condo. Madan and I have signed the lease and we are now all set. I will move in officially on August 1. Your insight and expertise were invaluable in this process.” – Pat K.
“Will was a fast and clear communicator at all hours. We had a ton of ups and downs on our search, all from unexpected circumstance. Will was a wonderful source of knowledge and encouragement through the whole process! Would recommend to anyone looking for an A+ person to have in your corner!” – James A.
“Erin was great to work with. She was responsive and helpful, and went the extra mile to find us a place to live. I would recommend her to anyone in search of their next home. Also, my baby liked her and he is an excellent judge of character.” – Tonay T.
“Bryan…You have made this journey such a remarkable experience! I can’t say enough good things about you. You’ve been there for us every step of the way throughput this process, even before we actually moved to Texas! You helped in finding our rental place when we finally arrived in Austin, helped us find our new home build site, and were there for us throughout the building of our new home. You answered all our questions and didn’t mind going through things until we REALLY understood everything. I always told you, ‘you’re stuck with us’ and here it goes again…Bryan, you’re stuck with us!” – Arnold
“Sheila Oettel with Habitat Hunters was quick and responsive from the first email we sent. Sheila took the initiative to find places that were within our budget and had the amenities we wanted. I highly recommend Sheila to anyone who is unsure of their next step or may need a place to live asap. She is ready and willing to help.” – N. C.
“We couldn’t have chosen a better realtor in the greater Austin area! Moving from out of state has its own stresses, and buying a home sight unseen increases those. However, Melissa went above and beyond! She not only provided the most detailed showing I’ve ever been a part of, but she went above and beyond in getting us the Texas home of our dreams! She was always available, but was also extremely knowledgeable and was there for our family every single step of the way. She helped us tremendously, and took the stresses of an out of state move and purchase away. If you are searching for an agent, please stop and give Melissa a call!” – Nathan T.
“I just had the pleasure to work with Marni Kempf. She was absolutely great, very responsive and super helpful. I look forward to work with her again! Thank you.” – Karen E.
“We would highly recommend Travis, he went above and beyond. Travis was informed and very well educated on the different areas in and around Austin. He was always open and honest about every single property we viewed and made sure to arm us with all the relevant information from value, area, potential future home repairs, etc. He helped us buy our new home and was instrumental in selling our previous home, even during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was very professional and made sure to immediately create a virtual tour and set up precautions when we were not able to have an open house. Travis is always quick to fix a problem, for example, the movers damaged our drywall and he immediately helped get it fixed. He was always available for a call and help.” – Jako
“Sheila Oettel helped me so much in my most recent move! She found me some great rental options based on what I was looking for and was kind, helpful, and responsive in the process. I will definitely work with Sheila again!” – Sarah M.
“Will Fordyce with Habitat Hunters was extremely helpful in our relocation to the Austin area. He was always prompt, easy to reach, excellent with communication and ultimately, he was there to help us find what would be a perfect fit for our family. He went above and beyond to help us when we were able to be there physically, but then also when we had to make some decisions virtually. We highly recommend Will Fordyce with Habitat Hunters. He demonstrates excellent customer service!” – DeLisa R.
“We have just sold our house in Austin and would like to recommend our Realtor, Pete Philips, of Habitat Hunters. Pete took care of everything for us; after checking the house, he advised us on last-minute repairs and even recommended reliable workmen who could do the work. We received an offer at our asking price on the first day the house was on the market and a couple of weeks later we had our closing. Throughout this time Pete kept in touch and was careful to observe all the Corona rules, so that we had no worries about getting ill. It was a great pleasure to work with Pete both for his pleasant manner and his expertise.” – Barbara V.
“Jeff Plotkin with Habitat Hunters helped us get our first home in Austin and now almost 10 years later, our second home. He was always available, had great communication, and worked hard to get us the perfect home. He knows Austin so well and can tell you the best areas for your family…even down to the street. He is super knowledgeable, honest, and truly wants the best for his clients. We couldn’t be happier, and highly recommend him!” – Rupal S.
“Marni Kempf is the best. She’s incredibly prompt and helpful, and just a normal person to talk to which is very much appreciated! If you need a place in Austin, you should definitely look her up.” – Kyle B.
“Frances Badgett was the absolute best realtor! She found a perfect house for us, with so much patience and hard work. She was always available and really guided us through the process, to the point that we felt like we were her only client. Her expertise, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail made us confident and worry-free that we would find something good for us. You are lucky if you have Frances in this hectic Austin market. A real pleasure to work with!” – Rikki H.
“Hi Bryan. I’ve been in my new apartment for a little over a month now and I’m loving it here! I want to thank you for being patient and helping me choose the perfect apartment to start my life in Austin with. I will definitely be recommending you in the future! Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you.” – Becca S.
“We were first time home buyers and Melissa Wile helped us every step of the way! She did a great job finding the home we closed on and was very responsive in answering all our questions and holding our hand through the entire process. We are now very happy and settled in our new home. Would highly recommend Melissa for your real estate needs! :)” – Melissa W.
“We had a short time window to get into our new home and throughout the entire process Melissa Wile was so responsive, super caring and reliable. We wanted a new build but we needed to get in within 2 months and she helped us find our dream home within a couple days and get under contract. We were living in a different city then the house we built and she stood in the gap for us when we couldn’t be there and stayed in constant communication with the construction manager and everyone who was involved with our build. When things happened that were out of our control I was able to call Melissa and she was able to be a sounding board for us. She is now a part of our family and we would recommend her to anyone that we know, love and care about! Thank you Melissa!! You are awesome!” – Iver R.
“We used Jeff Plotkin and Habitat Hunters to find an apartment a few years ago and then used them again when we decided to buy in late 2020. Jeff is always very fast at replying to any question or request for help in any way. He understands and helped manage the closing process in a very professional manner.” – Peter B.
“Gabriel King provided what was easily the best experience I’ve had looking for a new home. Gabriel not only listened to our needs and made sure they were met, but he was incredibly communicative and worked with our crazy schedule—he made sure we felt confident we would find something we loved even in the most maniacal of housing markets Austin has ever seen. We are now moving into a house in a nicer area than we planned And it’s under our budget! Use Gabriel.” – Matt B.
“JODY LOCKSHIN was wonderful. She found homes that fitted exactly what we wanted in a future home. She was quick to communicate and shows that she values her clients.” – Justina B.
“My wife and I are both Realtors, but we live out of town and listed our home with Jeff Plotkin. He is very knowledgeable about the market and recommended a higher list price than we thought possible, but we took his advice and the home sold for much higher than we expected and extremely quickly with no problems. Jeff was on top of things and very easy to reach. We highly recommend him.” – Barry K.
“Gabriel at Habitat Hunters made the home hunting experience so much less stressful than going it alone. I felt like my needs were taken into consideration greatly and knowing I had someone working for me to be an advocate when communicating with the leasing staff at potential residences, so I could focus on day-to-day life, made all the difference. Thanks!” – MP W.
“Melissa W was fabulous. She was incredibly responsive to my needs. Highly recommend.” – Scott C.
“Gabriel was excellent on helping us on our search for a new home. He was very professional and stayed consistent with communication. My family is very thankful that he helped us find our beautiful house that we will be living in.” – Robyn H.
“I worked with Marni Kempf for about 2 months, and she was incredible the entire time. She was always available for tours, questions, and research, and helped put my mind at ease so many times. She was always on our team, and her wealth of experience and personality were huge assets! We just signed our lease together and really couldn’t have done it without her. She helped us find our dream place in one of the craziest housing markets in the US. I’m so grateful to have had her help, and will point others in her direction!!” – Sarah C.
“Five Stars!” – Aidan J.
“I worked with Gary Cross from Habitat Hunters and could not have had a better experience. Gary is extremely professional, punctual, and communicates quickly and clearly. Over the course of a couple of days, Gary set me up with an MLS search that fit my needs, and helped me land an incredible rental in East Austin. He worked tirelessly throughout the process leading up to signing our lease, and consistently checked up with us since to make sure everything was working out up to move-in. Go with Gary!” – Travis W.
“Marni was fantastic. She was helpful, knowledgeable and patient with us as we searched for the perfect house. She listened to our feedback and found places that were exactly what we were looking for and coached us through the process. Cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Marni!” – Caitlin M.
“Marnie was truly amazing when helping me find a home. We had a lot of needs that needed to be met and a short timeline. She was super responsive and on top of things. I truly felt that I was in good hands!” – Kylee O.
“Sheila was so excellent and professional. Wonderful and very fast responses. A++. Highly recommend.” – Teresa G.
“My fiancé and I were under pressure to move out after our previous landlord decided to sell our place. I requested multiple listings from different sources and Gary Cross was the first to respond. He was everything we could have asked for. A guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent professional. We were able to get the place we wanted in under a week! We are extremely grateful for his service and Habitat Hunters! ” – Luis T.
“Sheila is great! She was very attentive and flexible and got me settled in a great new place.” – Grace G.
“Jody and Jeff were phenomenal to work with. They were incredibly responsive and always helped us. Highly Recommend!” – Lorne Z.
“We worked with Gary to find a house to rent in Austin and he deserves 10/10 stars! He was so great at communicating with us on updates during our search process and he was very patient with us as we wanted to make sure we found the perfect spot. Gary made a process that can be stressful so much easier and approachable! Habitat Hunters helped us loads as we moved to Austin from out of state and we would absolutely use this service again in the future.” – Alana L.
“Marni Kempf is the best! Very helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable. Really listened to me and tirelessly worked to find exactly what I was looking for! Recommended X10!” – Maggie A.
“Jeff was extremely involved in our home buying process and provided plenty of advice and expertise to guide us while making purchasing and design decisions. He was present at all scheduled meetings and even came to closing with us. We knew he would think of everything, which was comforting as we were first-time homebuyers. Thanks, Jeff!” – Victoria L.
“Jeff is by far the best realtor we have ever used in the Austin area. We looked at so many houses from Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Hutto. We even had to cancel one of our contracts and he still continued to work hard for us.” – Jeremy H.
“It was really great service. Very friendly people who helped us find our new apartment very quick. They were always on time, very helpful and answered all of our questions, of which we had a lot as we moved over seas.” – Richard J.
“Jody is the best! She understood all our criteria/ priorities and directed us to our dream home. She worked with us tirelessly and patiently. Walked us through every step and found solutions for every issues we faced through out the process. Today, we have a great house in a beautiful neighborhood. Thank you Jody for all the efforts you put into finding our home sweet home!” – Emma A.
“We cannot recommend Marni Kempf enough as your go-to realtor for all your real estate needs, renting or buying. She is absolutely the best we have ever had, so generous with her time and in depth with her research, so knowledgeable about the Austin area and so willing to accommodate your every need.” – Rita W.
“I just wanted to thank you for helping my son find a place to move! He was quite impressed with the service Gary gave him and he loves his new place! I really appreciate your help with that!” – Judy.
“With help from the Habitat Hunters webpage and specifically Marni Kempf, I found a great place to live. Marni was very responsive and accompanied me on most of my tour, often on short notice. Really appreciate her help.” – Charlie E.
“Our experience working with Marni was terrific! She was really great and super attentive to our needs. Her approach was perfect for us, and she showed us/arranged for us to see a wide variety of properties and neighborhoods to that when the time came, we were really confident in our choice. We highly recommend her and Habitat Hunters!” – Anon.
“I was in a situation where I had less than 30 days to find a place. I was unsuccessful trying this on my own. I decided to contact Habitat Hunters, and was connected with a Realtor named Gary Cross. This guy was most definitely a Godsend. He was very pleasant, a cut to the chase type of guy and ready to get to business. Although 30 days was cutting it close, and I’m sure he had plenty of others to work with, he always made me feel like there was hope and my family was a priority. Gary food us a beautiful home, in a great neighborhood. My family was so relieved and we felt so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Gary. He most definitely will be our go to next go around. Have to love this guy! Thank you so much Gary!!!” – Anon.
“I highly recommend Gary Cross from Habitat Hunters if you’re searching for a new place to call home! My partner and I received outstanding service and assistance finding our new condo. The communication was excellent, and Gary was readily accessible. He accommodated our busy schedule and went the extra mile to address all of our questions. Gary‘s support exceeded our expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend his services!” – Eric B.
“I found the house that I love and that alone is worth five stars. As a first-time home buyer, Gary took me through all of the steps and had great patience with me. When it was necessary, it felt like I had an entire team behind me with Gary, Jody, and Jeff that had my best interests in mind. Again, five stars, Gary helped to find the house that I love over one weekend. He’s a great guy to boot.” – Eric B.
“Michelle Weaver was super helpful in a fast moving rental market. She was very accessible, listened to our needs and provided viable options. Additionally, she made the whole process smooth and easy.” – Velda C.
“Sheila Oettel has been a lifesaver. I’ve worked with her twice now & she’s good about establishing a link with the leasing team & keeping your feet on the forward path to a new place to live by attention to the details. She’s effective & very patient. Do yourself a favor & use Habitat Hunters. Thank you Sheila for all your help!” – Holly S.
“Marni Kempf is an amazing agent. She truly takes the time to really understand her clients needs and works in their best interest. She is knowledgeable, extremely hard work and truly cares. I appreciate everything she has done for me and would recommend her to anyone! I look forward to working with her again the future.” – Amy M.
“Sheila Oettel was wonderful! She helped me to find the right place to live. She was patient and understanding about the fact that I had a very negative experience at my former complex and needed to be sure that I found a good place to live this time. She was professional, kind, patient, knowledgable and delightful!” – Tomi H.
“I connected with Jeff while looking at a specific rental, and he was patient and answered all of my questions, as well as went back with me to the rental a second time when I wanted to check something in the kitchen before applying for the home. I appreciated his hard work as my go between with the property management company, he helped me successfully negotiate my rent down from asking by over a hundred dollars a month. I would absolutely work with him and Habitat Hunters again!” – Ramona V.
“I filled out contact forms of realtors and emailed realtors and the most responsive realtor, not to mention the first and quickest to respond was Bryan Ritter of Habitat Hunters. Unlike any other realtor I’ve worked with to-date, he always considered our specific concerns and preferences and even did extra research based on our concerns about property management companies and whether or not certain homes would be in the shade at the hottest time of the day, to name a couple. So I’d say he’s more attentive and responsive (in our preferred modes of communication) than others we’ve worked with before. It could be that many realtors prefer to work with customers that are looking to buy rather than rent, but I might not be the best resource for that. If you’re looking to rent a home, Habitat Hunters will not treat you differently than those looking to buy. I’d recommend Habitat Hunters and would go to them again if I ever need a new rental home in the future. We found our home very quickly! I was impressed.” – Ann F.
“I am writing this review because my realtor Michelle Weaver of Habitat Hunter’s is by far the best realtor I have ever ran across. She takes her time out to learn her client. She listens to my needs and she finds exactly what I’m looking for. I highly recommend her to anyone. She does an excellent job. If I can rate her 5 out of 10 stars I will rate her at 20 stars . Great job! Michelle” – Trena G.
“My name is Fatima and I’m a fellow RE agent in the Austin area. I recently had the opportunity to work with Michelle Weaver on a transaction, and I could not say enough nice things about her. She was such a pleasure to work with, communication was A1, and we both had the same goal of helping our clients out with the best results in hand! Looking forward to working with her in the many years to come!” – Fatima J.
“Savannah Olson was really helpful and knew the area well. They were quick to respond to my queries and helped me see the house when I needed to.” – Nancy P.
“Gary has helped me find homes twice and was terrific to work with each time. I highly recommend Gary & Habitat Hunters and will use them again next time I move.” – Anonymous.