Most agents can show you what's on Zillow. Liz shows you what isn't, off-market inventory, buildings she knows from the inside, and the Austin-specific details that determine whether a deal is actually good. She lives at The Independent. She invests in Zilker. This is her market.
"I live at The Independent. I've owned in Seaholm. When a client asks me about morning walkability, the vibe on the 34th floor amenity deck, or what the HOA reserve fund actually looks like, I'm not guessing."
Downtown Austin's condo market has recalibrated since 2022, which means it's the most compelling buying window in recent years. But not every tower is created equal, and most buyers don't know the questions to ask before they're past the option period.
Liz represents condo buyers across The Independent, 360, Seaholm Residences, The Austonian, Fifth + West, and every building between them. She knows the financials, the rental policies, the floor plans worth paying up for, and the ones to skip.
"Zilker, Clarksville, Tarrytown, Westlake, each one is a completely different buyer. I've invested in 78704 personally. I know what the Zilker market looks like from inside it, not just from MLS data."
Austin's luxury home market spans everything from Zilker bungalows at $1.1M median to Westlake estates above $5M. The right neighborhood depends on your life, schools, proximity to the lake, whether you want a street you can walk versus land you can see. Liz covers all of it.
In 2026, months of supply have normalized and sellers are negotiating. Buyers with Christie's access are seeing off-market properties in West Austin, Tarrytown, and Clarksville that never reach Zillow. That advantage is real.
"I've relocated clients from San Francisco, New York, Houston, and Chicago, and I've done it myself. My portfolio spans Austin, Chicago, and South Texas. When I compare Austin to other markets, it's because I've owned in them."
Relocating executives, tech professionals, and empty nesters moving to Austin have one problem: they can't be here every day. Liz is. She scouts properties before they list, coordinates virtual tours, knows which floors in which towers are actually quiet, and manages the full transaction from first call to keys in hand.
Christie's International Real Estate has relocation referral relationships in 48 countries. If you're coming from a Christie's market, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, your agent there can connect you to Liz directly. The network is the asset.
Austin has Texas-specific rules and condo-specific quirks that most buyers, especially those coming from other states, encounter for the first time mid-contract. Liz catches them before they become problems.
A building's reserve fund tells you whether the HOA has money set aside for major repairs, or whether a special assessment is coming. Liz reviews reserve studies on every condo purchase. A depleted reserve on a 2008 building can mean a five-figure surprise a year after closing.
Condo SpecificMost Austin high-rises have investor ownership ratios or commercial space that makes them non-warrantable under Fannie/Freddie guidelines. You can still finance them, but you need a portfolio lender, not a retail bank, and rates are typically 0.25, 0.75% higher. Liz's lender network knows exactly which buildings require this approach.
FinancingUnlike most states, Texas gives buyers an unrestricted right to terminate for any reason during the negotiated option period. In 2026's buyer-favorable market, sellers are agreeing to 10-day windows. Liz uses every day, inspections, title review, HOA documents, sewer scope, specialty trades. Buyers who rush through it often discover expensive problems after close.
Texas LawTexas offers a homestead exemption that reduces your appraised value for tax purposes, saving several thousand dollars annually. It must be filed with the county appraisal district in the first year of ownership. Liz reminds every buyer and sends the filing information at close. Most agents don't mention it.
Property TaxChristie's International Real Estate was built on the same network as the world's most recognized luxury auction house. That infrastructure is what Liz brings to every Austin buyer, not as a credential on a business card, but as a working advantage at the moment of offer.
In a balanced market, access to off-market inventory and a global referral network is worth more than any other service a buyer's agent can offer.
Properties that sell before they reach MLS, through Christie's affiliate network, agent relationships, and Liz's direct knowledge of who's considering listing.
If you're relocating from a Christie's market, New York, Miami, London, Dubai, your current agent can connect you to Liz. The handoff is warm and the intelligence transfers.
Inspectors, lenders who specialize in high-rise condo financing, estate attorneys, interior designers, and property managers, pre-qualified at the luxury level.
High-net-worth buyers often prefer transactions that stay off the public record until closing. Christie's affiliation means Liz operates within a culture of confidentiality as the default.
We searched for months in both Westlake and Tarrytown. Liz knew the area inside and out and quickly helped us focus on the best spots feeding into Eanes ISD. She brought us exclusive off-market opportunities and guided us with professionalism and care. Now we can walk our kids to school, we genuinely believe we wouldn't be in our forever home without her.· A.S., Westlake
Liz was great to work with during our home search in Austin. She showed us several off-market opportunities we wouldn't have known about otherwise, and her attention to detail really stood out. She understands the luxury market and made us feel like we were in great hands.· Stacy & Rick W.
No pitch, no pressure. A short conversation about your situation, your timeline, and whether the market timing works for you. Liz responds personally, not a team, not an assistant.
Liz responds personally. You'll hear back within a few hours, typically same day.