THE TEAM APPROACH
In most fields of business, the team approach is the preferred method of handling a clients needs. Why should Austin Real Estate be any different?
We started our company on handshake values, inside and outside the office. After years of commitment to this business nothing has changed. Williams & Assoc. is a team-based company where we foster an environment for success. We are in this together, and that is why we can guarantee a quality of service and performance that few can match.
Let our team work for you!
Scott began his real estate career 5 years ago after reading the famous book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. The teachings in this book have inspired thousands of people across the globe and provided a road map to financial freedom. Scott aims to travel this road with friends and clients, and educate them every step of the way.
Since his entry into the world of real estate Scott has closed over 100 transactions and turned dozens of clients into friends. His goal is not to sell as many homes as possible, but rather to build a deep and lasting relationship with each and every one of his clients. By using client-first business practices Scott has been able to grow his business by leaps and bounds, even in a down market.
On a more personal note, Scott was born and raised in Austin, TX and grew up in 78704. Scott graduated from Texas State University with an undergraduate degree in International Business and a minor in Spanish; he went on to get his MBA with a focus on finance and management. He has a Cocker Spaniel that adopted him in 2008 named Marley, and a younger brother and sister named Nicholas and Amber.
He is well-traveled and fluent in Spanish. Scott has the gift of gab and loves to talk shop. Feel free to shoot him an e-mail on how he can help you understand the ins and outs of the wonderful world of real estate.
Jake ventured into real estate immediately following his graduation from college in late 2004. He was excited to jump into a field that was only limited by the amount of hard work you put in, as well as the relationships you build along the way. Jake has worked closely with many clients on many types of transactions. From prominent attorneys, high ranking officials at Microsoft, Doctors, to first time home-buyers; Jake has worked for a wide spectrum of clientele and has a strong passion to make each transaction as pleasant as possible for his clients. He has helped his clients secure apartment buildings, high-dollar condominiums in downtown Austin, as well as a place that a family can call home.
Jake decided that understanding both sides of the transaction would ultimately help him, and his clients in all of his deals. In 2006 Jake achieved his goal of becoming a licensed loan officer in the state of Texas. Since then, Jake has been a practicing loan officer for more than 4 years which has given him a solid financial background in the real estate field, which is essential knowledge in buying a home in today’s market.
Jake has lived in Austin most all of his life and he understands the area very well. Jake has a very loving Mother, two great older sisters and one younger brother who he is very close with. Jake looks forward to starting a family of his own one day and raising them right here in our great city. Jake graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Business Management and Administration. He looks forward to continued success in the real estate field as well as the lasting friendships he has built along the way.
Brian, the third of four children, was born and raised in West, TX. Inducted into the National Honor Society in high school, he went on earn Bachelors’ degrees in International Business and Spanish and a minor in Economics from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. While in school Brian was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Men Against Violence peer education group. Following school he was a manager in the Housekeeping and Hospital Laundry segments of an environmental services company. Brian moved to Austin in May of 2007 where he worked as an Employment Specialist for a local staffing firm. While in Austin Brian earned his Real Estate license in June 2009 and made the jump to full time in May 2010. Brian’s small-town morals combined with his education, experience, and enthusiasm make him the perfect person to help you find your next home.
I really enjoy helping people and I treat your needs as though they were my own. I’ve been in real estate for over twelve years; first in commercial and later, residential, because that’s where I found sincere satisfaction. For me, there is no better feeling than knowing that I played a key role in helping others sell their home so that they can move forward or by helping them find their dream home.
I specialize in the Northwest Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Round Rock areas but never hesitate to step outside of those parameters to help those in need of quality real estate service and skill.
I have my BBA, am a native Texan and have lived in the Austin area for over 15 years and I LOVE it here. When I can find the time, I enjoy volunteer work, kayaking, trail bike riding, hiking, my rescued pups, equestrian activities, photography and my family.
John White realized that he had an interest in real estate when he was eight years old. While other kids spent their summers playing outside, John attended open houses in his neighborhood and talked to real estate agents about housing prices and specifics. Little did he know that this interest would become his career later in life. At Williams and Associates, John specializes in apartment locating and residential leasing. He began his real estate career working as a Project Manager for a successful commercial real estate firm in Columbus, OH before transitioning to apartment locating and residential leasing. John is a graduate of Marietta College in Marietta, OH with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, and roller coasters. John is excited to help his clients find the perfect place to call home, while making the experience smooth and enjoyable.
Jessica Luth is co-owner of Outland Construction Co. Inc. Her experience in the construction field gives her a wide array of knowledge when it comes to helping her clients buy and sell their home. This attention to detail sets her apart from other Realtors, and she is constantly going over and beyond to satisfy her clients. Why choose Jessica Luth as your Realtor? As a life long Austin resident she will work tireless on your behalf using her contacts and connections to put you and your family in the right house and the right neighborhood. She respects your time, listens to your needs, and she’s not afraid to take her heels off to make things happen.
“I don’t just help you buy and sell real estate; I’m here to make a positive difference in your life.” Jessica Luth
Keeping Austin Beautiful — July 25, 2010 —
Williams & Assoc. recently sponsored a beautiful garden plot on the hike and bike trail as part of the Lady Bird Johnson Adopt-a-Garden program. The program, put on by Austin’s own The Trail Foundation, allows Austin Area businesses and organizations to assume responsibility for a run-down section of the Hike and Bike trail.
Williams & Assoc. agents and friends donned work gloves and bug spray, gathered gardening materials and headed to the Butler Shores Raised Garden on Sunday, July 25th. Under the sweltering rays of a hot July sun, the Williams & Assoc. crew worked together to clean brush, till the garden, and plant fresh, native, self-sustaining plants.
Among the tireless workers were Williams & Assoc. founder and broker, Scott Williams, massage therapist Michelle Metzler, Williams & Assoc. residential agent John White, HandsOnAustin founder Lauren Fields, and Williams & Assoc. supporters: Amanda Wallace, Dobri Dyulgerov, Cally Martin, and Rick Barrow. The team worked hard and it paid off! The garden sparkles for runners, tourists and the like enjoying the Austin hike and bike trail. Williams & Assoc. is proud to be a Green Broker who contributes to the beauty of this wonderful city!
“I’m so proud to work with Williams & Assoc. on helping to keep our city clean and beautiful. It only takes a little effort to keep the city clean of trash, and looking great!” Lauren Fields, HandsOnAustin founder
“Sometimes it just feels good to get your hands dirty and help clean up!” Amanda Wallace, Williams & Assoc. supporter
W&A Volunteers for It's My Park Day — March 06, 2010 —
A message from William Fraser
It’s My Park Day Volunteers,
Thank you for volunteering your time at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Park on Saturday, March 6, 2010. We had 45 volunteers from the community and 10 members from PARD staff there to give back to the park we all love.
In total, your time spent in the park provide 193 hours of much needed labor. Your time in the park contributed to the cleaning of Stevie Ray Vaughn and the exercise station, repairing several damaged locations along the rock-walls on the terraces, and resurfacing the paths to the Women in Construction Pavilion.
Special thanks go to the volunteers who were back for their second year, Taco Deli for providing the breakfast tacos and to Felix Pardon and his dedicated PARD staff there to provide their expertise.
Many of you mentioned receiving praises from the community who were in the park during the event; also know that we had the very special (and rare) opportunity to have Linda Guerrero, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board stop by, walk the event, to see the work being performed by all the volunteers. Before departing Ms. Guerrero, passed on a sincere “thank you” to all the volunteers.
Again, to all the volunteers – Job Well Done!
Client Comments — January 26, 2010 —
Working with the Williams & Associates team was truly a great experience. The entire team took the time to listen to our housing needs and requirements and acted on our guidance which allowed my wife and me to quickly and efficiently narrow or search. Always having our best interests in mind; they represented and negotiated on our behalf; even while out of the country. Also being first time home buyers meant my wife and l had many questions about the home buying and loan process. Scott, Jake and Mike spent the time to go over all the details with us and made us feel comfortable and confident about our buying decision. Lastly, throughout the organization every effort was made to make sure we received the best price for the home we purchased. I can’t thank the entire staff enough for their hard work and determination to get the deal done. There is no doubt when we look to sell and buy another house we will be calling Scott and his team.
Adam Barr | Opportunity Manager | Motion Computing
Client Comments — November 11, 2009 —
As usual, you have impressed me with your mindfulness, sincerity & patience. Thank you. I’m so glad it will work out.
~ Elaine Loving
Client Comments — November 24, 2009 —
“You have (once again) pulled us from the fire and are about to bring our dream into reality.”
~Bill Millard
Client Comments — October 27, 2009 —
“I have been trying to sell my property for quite some time now and right when I was beginning to think it would never sell, Kristin and Scott came into the picture and have been an incredible source of support and knowledge. They are two of the nicest people I have ever met, esp. in an industry where unfortunately there are some unsavory folks. I am grateful for all you both are doing.”
~Dr. Kevin Beitchman, Orthodontist ~
Client Comments — September 22, 2009 —
“Williams & Associates successfully sold my rental property in under 7 days, using the Max Avenue system. This process was quick and painless and I could not be happier with the transaction. Many thanks to Scott and Kristin and the rest of the team!”
~Bob Holder
Client Comments — October 14, 2009 —
“Williams & Assoc. took the hassle of selling my rental property off my shoulders and made this seemingly impossible transaction a reality. By having an expert understanding of the market and using the Max Avenue Home Selling System they were able to secure a FULL PRICE OFFER and close the transaction in a time of great uncertainty. I would heartily recommend Scott and his team to anyone needing to sell their home. Thank you so much!”
~Miss Sandi Williams
Client Comments — July 18, 2009 —
“After a long year of diligently searching over 100 properties Scott was able to find the perfect home that fit the needs of my family. The home did not even have a sign out front, but Scott went the extra mile to research everything in the area and uncover a home that was a near miss. He was able to negotiate a 70,000 discount and incredible terms on our offer. Not only did he help us negotiate our home purchase, but he also helped with every other detail of our international move. From starting the visa process to enrolling our children in private schools, and discovering the best places to eat he proved to be a valuable resource. I look forward to working with Williams & Assoc. as I move my assets from Mexico to the United States. I can honestly say that Scott is one of our best friends here in Texas!”
~Private Client
Client Comments — October 19, 2009 —
“After using two other brokers, I finally found the one who could produce in Williams & Associates. My property had been on the market for over two years as the real estate values continued their decline. As I faced the real possibility of a foreclosure, Scott Williams and his agent Michael Garrett were able to secure a buyer with a price that was at or above market value. Then, they stayed with the deal taking care of all details until we closed the sale in September, a month in which foreclosures nationally were 23% higher than last year. I cannot express enough my appreciation for the job well done by Williams & Associates and highly recommend them to anyone in need of real estate professionals.”
~Loel Coleman
Cool Home Tour — June 28, 2009 —
Williams & Associates attended the “Cool Home Tour”. Since earning our Green Broker designation we have gotten out in the community to educate consumers on what it means to be green. Traveling from home to home we answered questions on how to make your home more energy efficient, creating equity by going green, and what is the Austin Energy Audit all about?
To watch a news story on the cool home tour visit: http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/Cool_House_Tour_to_beat_the_heat
W&A Works with Habtiat for Humanity — June 26, 2009 —
Williams & Associates donates their time working with Austin Habitat for Young Professionals Group (HYP)on the Chestnut Project. HYP is a group of young professionals who work hard and give their time not just their money back to the community.
The Chestnut Project is a division of Habitat for Humanity specializing in repairing existing homes in the Chestnut neighborhood of Austin. To qualify you must have occupied your home for more than 20 years and plan on staying.
W&A chipped in and painted the entire exterior of a home in an afternoon!