REVIEWS

  • Deanna Berger

    James was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process of buying a house in Austin. From our initial conversation all the way through closing and beyond, he was proactive in his communication, thorough in his advice and guidance, and all around easy to work with. When we started our search, we had one home in mind that seemed to check all the boxes but ended up not being the right fit. James really listened to what we were looking for in a home and what locations appealed to us, and ultimately he found an off-market home that was the perfect fit and the one we closed on. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a home in the Austin area.

  • Amy Ishee

    Simply put, James is the best in his field. He embodies full-service excellence, and his marketing is exceptional. He tackles every task with ease, knowing exactly what needs to be fixed and updated to maximize the sales price, always with a smile. In this unpredictable real estate market, having someone with his expertise and knowledge is invaluable. James is calm, in control, and keeps you informed every step of the way. We've used his services to sell multiple homes in Austin and couldn't be happier with the results. We wouldn't consider working with anyone else.

  • Ryan Cain

    I had the pleasure of working with Brink as my buyer's agent in Austin, TX, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Brink's deep roots in Austin, coupled with years of experience in real estate well before Austin's rapid growth, provided invaluable insights into which neighborhoods would best suit our family's needs. From the beginning of our search until closing day, he demonstrated exceptional market knowledge and guided me through every step of the home buying process. Brink's expertise was evident as he listened to my preferences and showed me properties that matched exactly what I was looking for; not wasting our time on properties that didn't suit our wishes. He was patient, responsive, and always kept me informed, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I was massively thankful for the valuable insights about different neighborhoods in Austin, which helped me narrow down my choices effectively. I highly recommend Brink for anyone looking to buy a home in Austin. He is not only a knowledgeable and reliable real estate agent but also a trusted advisor who genuinely cares about finding the right home for his clients. Thank you, Brink, for making our home purchase in returning to Austin a fantastic one!

  • Laureen Krueger

    James has been an excellent real estate agent to us when we reached out for his services as both buyer agent and seller agent. He helped us navigate the process of buying and selling our home with so much ease. James made sure to guide us every step of the way and his expert advice and knowledge of the real estate market in the Round Rock, TX and Austin area made us confident in our decisions along the way. He even worked the extra mile to ensure that last minute patch paint work was done after we had already relocated and some repairs had to be done after our estate sale was completed. We appreciate James' professionalism and work to ensure that the sale goes perfectly! More importantly, James' expertise from start to finish helped us maximize the value that we can get from selling our property. I would be sure to reach out to James again for any real estate needs and recommend him to anyone I know who may be looking for a real estate agent! Thank you James!

  • Terry Ishee

    I've relied on James Brinkman to sell two different properties, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcomes. From the moment we decided to list, James demonstrated a level of professionalism and dedication that truly distinguished him. One of the standout qualities was James's exceptional marketing strategy and his in-depth knowledge of Austin real estate. He showcased our property in such an appealing manner that it garnered significant attention right from the start. His understanding of the local market dynamics and his ability to highlight the unique features of my home were spot on. We received an offer at list price on both homes within a week. James Brinkman exhibited excellent communication throughout the entire process. He kept me informed at every step, promptly addressed any questions or concerns, and provided valuable insights that helped guide our decisions. Overall, working with James Brinkman was a stress-free and rewarding experience. His expertise, professionalism, and commitment to achieving results are something I highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Austin. He is undoubtedly one of the best in the business.

  • Bill Krueger

    James is an awesome real estate agent that we have used both as buyers and sellers. When we decided to sell our home in Round Rock, TX, he put together an amazing marketing package, got it listed quickly and we had multiple offers over asking price after the first day of showings. He managed the competing offers very well and got us top dollar for our home. Our situation was complex because we were relocating internationally before closing and James went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. He stopped by our house during and after the estate sale to check on things and even did some patch and paint work over some bolt holes that were left when estate sale buyers unexpectedly took the TV mounts off the walls! To cap it all off, he filmed a final walkthrough of the entire house and shared it with the buyer's agent since the buyers were also doing a virtual closing and couldn't walk through the house themselves. Throughout the entire process James was super professional and his communication with us was top-notch. He really took the stress out of selling our home which allowed us to focus more on our challenging move. We can't recommend James highly enough if you are looking for a buyer's agent or a seller's agent and would not hesitate to work with him again in the future!

  • Heather Cain

    James has been our go-to real estate agent in Austin, TX for over 15 years. He started off as our buyer's agent while we were home buying and then became our seller's agent when we were selling our home. He has sold two of our homes and helped us purchase two homes in different neighborhoods throughout Austin. His market knowledge helped us with our relocation back to Austin after 10 years away. He has been more than willing to set up searches for us, provide comps, pivot when we changed our minds multiple times etc. James has great professionalism and was great at communication with us and the other agents. He was able to help us negotiate 10% off list price at our most recent home purchase as well as help us navigate other incentives the builder was offering. He has great integrity and is easy to work with, which is why we recommend him to everyone we know in Austin. He has helped our friends find their perfect home and also helped friends interested in investing. He clearly knows the Austin market and has neighborhood expertise from both pricing expectations as well as the best places to buy. If you want someone with in-depth knowledge of Austin, don't hesitate to reach out to James for your real estate needs.

  • Rafi and Linda Baddour

    My husband and I were quite pleased with James Brinkman. We found the perfect home but discovered there were many obstacles to overcome. James worked very hard for us. He was always very professional and resourceful, and provided the guidance we needed to properly close a complicated purchase. His manner of marketing the home that we were selling went beyond industry standards as well. Our home sold quickly for a good price while others on the same street sat dormant. James is quite tech savvy, which also served as a plus in today's market. We will use him again!

  • Candi Stanley

    When it came time to list my family’s home of 30+ years, I had a tough choice to make. Several agents had already contacted me but I felt obligated to properly interview and compare a handful of realtors before I chose my partner on this endeavor. James was one of the agents with whom I met, showed the house, and discussed numbers. He was prepared; armed with data and extensive knowledge of the area as well as the market, he had done his research. He was professional, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. He asked questions about my hopes, goals and timeline for selling the house, and he listened to my answers. It was no contest, James became the listing agent, and the professionalism, enthusiasm, communication never waned. He remained true to all the traits that gained my trust in the beginning throughout the entire process. I would never think twice about working with him again or recommending him to someone else.

  • Suresh Venkateswaran

    ames helped us sell our house. He also helped us buy the house we are in. He is a skilled realtor and knows the Austin market very well. It is easy to deal with him and I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy/sell/rent their house.

  • Mike Boudreau

    My mother had passed away I was in need of selling her home very quickly. I had never been through the process of selling a home before and I was a little intimidated. James was very attentive and thorough through the process and he was there to answer every little question I had. He made a great presentation to perspective buyers and my home was sold for the price we were asking for and very quickly. I send him with the highest recommendation to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home.

  • Keith Abbott

    James helped us sell and buy a house. The whole process took just over a month. James was knowledgable, helpful, responsive and acted with complete honesty and integrity. He made the process quick and seamless. I would highly recommend James to others. He knows the market and works hard for the seller or buyer he represents.

  • Sharanya Rao

    James helped our family buy a new home for our extended family - which was not an easy task! It took us almost a year to find something suitable. During this time, he was always cheerful, easygoing, knowledgeable, optimistic, practical, trustworthy - I can't say enough nice things about him! He understands his client's needs very well, and goes the extra mile to help them find what they want. He is never pushy, which we really appreciate. He builds rapport and trust easily. There were times when I felt like throwing in the towel and settling for less, but James was a rock of reassurance and determined to help us find what we really wanted. We LOVE our new home! I would highly recommend James

  • Daniel Hutlock

    James was referred to us by a friend who had recently sold and purchased with him. Once we were ready to sell James help stage and show our home. He facilitated us accepting an offer in 48 hours! When we were ready to buy James helped locate and negotiate an awesome deal on our new home. I would highly recommend James to anyone who is in need. When we are ready to sell and buy again James will be my one and only call.

  • Winnie Chan

    First of all, James helped us to find our current house. He has been so patient with us for more than a year. Focus on what we need and keep looking for the house that meet our criteria. At a point, I feel bad if I didn't buy the house he showed me. Because he is just so patient with us. 10 years later, we decided to sell our rental house. The first person I think of is James again. I like to work with James because 1) he is so patient and understand what we need. 2) He is willing to spend his time with us even though we just ask his professional opinion on what is his estimation on how much our rental house and we are not actually putting the house in the market. After months later we decided to sell the rental house, 3) he gave us the advice where we may want to spend money to enhance our house before putting in the market. He also helped us how to determine our selling price based upon the recent house selling in our neighborhood. 3) During the option period, he gave us his view whether the credit requested by the buyer is reasonable or over estimated. This helps us how to counter back with the buyer. Overall, I am really happy with James. I definitely will recommend him to others who looks for house to buy or plan to sell their house.

  • Gurcan Bicken

    James Brinkman helped us to buy our first house. He was extremely patient finding the right house for us. He knows the Austin area very well. We would wholeheartedly recommend him to those who needs a good real estate agent.

  • Roberta Anding

    James is very knowledge about everything Austin. We were looking for a lake house and he found us a beautiful property on Lake Austin. We looked for almost two years and he never grew impatient with the process. We love our new home and credit James for finding it for us!

  • Geri Castanon

    James helped me buy the home that I am currently living in a few years ago and we are now getting ready to start the process of selling and buying another home. Love the automated searches he is able to provide and he is very responsive and knowledgeable whenever I have questions. He makes the whole process easy!

  • Edith Baker

    I had a wonderful experience with James Brinkman as my real estate agent. I found him to be a man of integrity and honesty, which is something we don’t seem to find too often these days. James was very professional and really seemed to know the various Austin neighborhoods and what each had to offer. A true gem!

  • Carl Dietz

    James did a great job selling our house in Texas. He was always friendly, courteous, and always gave great advice. James was very professional, and hired great people to both stage the house and photograph the house so that it both listed well and showed well. We followed James' advice on making repairs and getting the place ready to show, which really paid off. We got an offer for full asking price from the very first couple to see the house! Houses were typically on the market for 3-4 months before coming under contract at the time, but our house sold the day after it was listed. I highly recommend James to anyone looking for real estate in the Austin area. If I still lived in Texas, I would not hesitate to use him again.

  • Kenneth and Mandy Hayden

    James is a very easy and open person to work with. He is knowledgeable about his profession, gave us advice when we asked for assistance, and most importantly, he was very patient with us. Being a first time home buyer, it can't be expected that we would know what we wanted just by looking at some pictures and visiting one or two houses. James gave us the time we needed -- his time, to look at all the homes that fit our criteria in order to find the perfect home. We are extremely happy with his service, his responsiveness, his personality, and his understanding of what it is to buy and own a home.
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