Marie Austin Realty Company is a full service real estate brokerage serving the greater Durham NC area. Based solidly on service and quality, Marie Austin Realty is now one of the most respected locally owned realty compaines in the Durham area. The attention and commitment we received from Joan Austin was exactly what we needed during our house hunt.
She knows this area like the back of her hand, and was knowledgeable about older homes and new homes alike. Her friendly, confident personality gave us the confidence to pursue the house of our dreams, and her expertise insured that we got it. She started out as our realtor and ended up a family friend!
She knows this area like the back of her hand, and was knowledgeable about older homes and new homes alike. Her friendly, confident personality gave us the confidence to pursue the house of our dreams, and her expertise insured that we got it. She started out as our realtor and ended up a family friend!
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Mark Giguere
Feb 15, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Joan has helped our family through two moves now, and she is a joy to work with. Her depth of experience and knowledge of the Triangle are incredibly helpful in such a busy market. With each hurdle we faced, Joan helped us navigate it with grace and professionalism. Highly recommend Joan and Marie Austin Realty
Joan has helped our family through two moves now, and she is a joy to work with. Her depth of experience and knowledge of the Triangle are incredibly helpful in such a busy market. With each hurdle we faced, Joan helped us navigate it with grace and professionalism. Highly recommend Joan and Marie Austin Realty
Kristen Ryan
Jul 05, 2018
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Working with Joan was wonderful, she has an intimate understanding of Durham. I was new to the area and she took time to drive me through neighborhoods and give me advice on what may work for my needs. And when I finally found something I liked, Joan was quick to act, explained the process, and I got my first home. Couldn’t be happier!
Doug W.
Apr 06, 2018
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Elizabeth G.
May 10, 2017
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I wanted to use Marie Austin because they are local, the office is close to my house, and I like the font they use on their sign. So, I did what I thought any normal, house-buying person would do, and I called their office.
I should tell you this was actually the third time I'd called that office in my life. The first time was because I saw a house with one of their signs out front that said "For Sale" on it. I thought if I left a message that said "I'm interested in that house on so-and-so street..." I might get a call back. Wrong! The second time I called
I should tell you this was actually the third time I'd called that office in my life. The first time was because I saw a house with one of their signs out front that said "For Sale" on it. I thought if I left a message that said "I'm interested in that house on so-and-so street..." I might get a call back. Wrong! The second time I called
L. S.
Sep 29, 2015
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Joan Austin is a very personable and effective realtor. She is a loyal advocate for you and focused on getting to know your priorities to help you find the house you want (always within your price range). She is very responsive and great with texting as well. Within weeks of meeting her, she found us a house we liked so much that we put down an offer.
She has also found homes for several friends of ours in the Watts-Hillandale and Trinity Park neighborhoods, all who have been thrilled to work with her.
She has also found homes for several friends of ours in the Watts-Hillandale and Trinity Park neighborhoods, all who have been thrilled to work with her.
Echidna E.
Jul 19, 2011
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I'm sure the pink house folks have worked for some folks since they have been around awhile, but I have to say stay away. Ellen Dagenhart was our agent and it was an awful, awful experience. Initially she was a charming lady and probably would be lovely to have lunch with but I wouldn't use her for an agent. After being shown multiple houses, many that were out of our price range, out of our style and out of the location parameters we had offered we had to eventually go with someone else. We found a house in a matter of 2 weeks rather than the months we ended up wasting with this
