Stephanie Collins

06/04/2026

Hidden costs of buying a home that will surprise you if you're not prepared - (first time home buyer edition)

Although I think these are great reminders for seasoned buyers too! If you're thinking of buying or selling soon, shoot me a message. I'd love to grab coffee and discuss the current market with you!

06/04/2026

Thank you to anyone who has referred me buyers and sellers over the years. I appreciate it so very much!

Relationships continue to drive results as referrals remain a consistent source of leads and new business in real estate. Gain insights from NAR's 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report: https://bit.ly/4sGXMG9

06/03/2026

Thank you so much for the review, Chip & Sarah! It was a pleasure working with y’all and I truly appreciate you and your trust in me!

Fulll review:
We cannot recommend Stephanie enough. Throughout the entire process, she was incredibly responsive, always available to answer questions, and consistently went above and beyond to help us. Given that we were moving from out of state, we relied heavily on her local knowledge, expertise, and guidance.

We purchased our home sight unseen, which could have been a brutal experience, but thanks to Stephanie, the entire process was smooth and seamless. She made us feel comfortable and informed from the very beginning and ensured there were no surprises along the way.

If you’re looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients and will help guide you through the entire process, reach out to Stephanie.
~ Chip B - June 2026

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05/22/2026

Collaboration, trust and building professional relationships are crucial to successful real estate transactions.

This closing represents all of that and then some and truly is a testament to the heart of Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals - a group of real estate pros who excel in local expertise, ethics and clear communication.

Kristen Fagan Rummel thank you for trusting me with this referral! It was a pleasure to work with you again to prioritize our clients and get this home successfully closed and funded!

Huge thanks to Texas National Title and Team Whitney for your professionalism and another smooth closing!

Listed by Realty Austin Compass - Kristen Rummel
Buyer Represented by Realty Austin Compass - Stephanie Collins

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04/29/2026

04/28/2026

Most don't realize what's negotiable when you buy a home in 👀
Everyone focuses on the purchase price - and yes, that matters.
But a good agent is thinking about your monthly payment, what you're bringing to closing, what happens after the inspection report comes back, and whether the timeline actually lines up with your life.
I've had clients walk away from the table with seller-paid rate buydowns, closing cost credits, repair credits, and a move-in date that worked around them.
If you're buying a home in Austin, let's talk. There's usually more room on the table than meets the eye.
If we haven't met, I'm Stephanie Collins, local real estate advisor in Austin.


Realty Austin Compass

04/26/2026

I am honored to receive the Momentum Award! 🚀
Grateful for the growth in my business and especially thankful for my amazing clients who continue to trust me and send referrals my way. Your support means everything! 🙏
Here’s to building even more momentum in 2026!