Shane Blackshear

Shane is not only a great realtor but also a great educator in the home buying process and we highly recommended him after he helped us purchase our very first home. I first heard of Shane through his podcast «First Time Home Buyers Podcast» which was jam packed with useful info for newbies to the home buying process like my wife and I. We gave him a call, and we were so happy we did. We are sticklers for asking tons of questions and he answered everyone of ours, even sometimes late at night. We were lucky and loved the first house we saw with him, he helped us get an offer in really quickly and recommended a lender who was also critical in getting us to close as soon as possible. For those new to the housing market (and veterans as well) we could not recommend Shane any more. Check out his podcast and don’t be afraid to give him a call!

Shane helped my wife and I buy our first home, and I can’t tell how great our experience was. We will use him in all future real estate adventures.

Shane did a really wonderful job helping me look for a home to buy; I am 100% pleased with how things went, and I would definitely suggest him to friends. It was my first time going through the home-​buying process, & he was really careful in explaining everything & was so so patient with me asking about a million questions every step of the way. The real estate market in Austin is so crazy right now, so it was really amazing that any time I wanted to go see a house, he immediately made time for it & was also really prompt in getting paperwork together if I wanted to put an offer in. Looking to buy a home is so stressful, and he made it much more manageable.

Shane was amazing! My husband and I had to leave Austin before our house sold because of a job, and Shane was always there (via phone) to update, answer questions, offer advice, give recommendations for contractors, and even accept deliveries (he was there when a new dishwasher needed to be installed). He is a kind, patient realtor who really has your best interest at heart (rather than a bottom line). We loved working with him, and we’re sure you will, too!

«As good as it gets» describes Shane to a T. He was very laid back but also very prompt and professional. He was willing to answer all of my questions and collaborate via email when I was looking into buying a home. He connected me with a lender, and when I found out I wasn’t quite ready to buy a home, he provided me with information about properties to rent in the Austin area, based on my criteria. I ended up finding an awesome house in Austin for rent with his assistance and can’t imagine living anyehere else! He is very easy to work with and provides fantastic service. Highly, highly recommend him if you’re looking to buy a home.

We’ve been in new home for a few months now. Since hindsight is 20/​20, we can say that we are extremely grateful for Shane’s knowledge, patience, and work. We LOVE our home! Shane was fantastic, you WILL LOVE working with him.
This home buying process was a first for us and often we felt like we were drowning in the sea of new home buying information. Shane was our lifeguard coming alongside us and helping us see clearly what the market offered, what we wanted/​needed/​and could wisely afford and like a buoy he kept us afloat throughout the entire process.
Some qualities that make Shane a great realtor:
1) Shane listens. He took that time to sit down with us (more than a couple of times) and go through the options available, but also hear what we wanted.
2) Shane knows Austin. He gets what is changing, where good investments are popping up, and what the future of Austin real estate holds.
3) He is calm, patient, and easy to work with.
4) Shane in his listening, real estate knowledge, and wisdom helped us discover a home we would never have looked at previously but absolutely love!

I am so grateful to have had Shane as a realtor! When I decided to start looking for a house, I had a zillion questions and felt so overwhelmed. Shane was very patient with me and explained the process thoroughly in a way that was easy for me to understand. He was easy to get in touch with and responded to my questions (of which there were many!) very quickly. In addition to being a dependable and knowledgeable realtor, he also saved me a lot of money. I was anxious to get my house and wanted to put in an offer above asking price. Thankfully, he convinced me to make a more reasonable offer and it saved me about $ 5,000! I would recommend Shane to anyone!

Shane was such a patient and trustworthy realtor! As a first time homebuyer, I worked with him for almost a year searching for the perfect place! The market here in Austin flipped dramatically from a buyer’s market to a seller’s within my time frame, and Shane was super patient with me. We looked at countless homes and sent in several offers. Once we found my home and got under contract, Shane was diligent in checking in with me and the lender to make sure everything was on track. I always appreciated his honesty with me in regards to the process and the house itself. I felt he was on my side, not just trying to earn a paycheck. A great realtor I recommend to everyone! When the time comes I plan on using him again.

I have had two real estate business dealings with Shane. Both were exceptional. Shane genuinely likes people and it shows through his guidance through the real estate home buying process.
GregB

Shane helped me so much in the middle of a stressful situation. I was in a major time crunch and had to find a property in Central Austin that was affordable. Which is almost impossible. I messaged Shane at 5:00pm and had an email of homes for my review by 7:00pm. By 10:00am the next day we were looking at properties. He was incredibly professional and helpful. Within 2 days of contacting Shane my housing problems were solved.

The combination of being first-​time home-​buyers, relocating, and starting a new job, at times, left my wife and I overwhelmed at the thought of looking for a place to live. Perhaps petrified would be a better word? My wife had heard of Shane at a wedding a few months prior. We later looked him up and found him patient and informative, personable yet professional. He’s ahead of the curve when it comes to finding your niche neighborhood/​property. He not only cares about his clients but is able to deliver. He was very responsive and knowledgeable. We heartily recommend him to you.

Shane is an amazingly hard working realtor and showed great diligence in seeking the best place for our family. He was very creative and the property owner’s agent was very impressed with his professionalism and thoroughness. We will definitely be calling him when we think about buying a home and recommend him with the highest honors.

My fiancé & I relocated to Austin from the east coast, and after finding him through Twitter, I sought out Shane’s help *remotely* in finding a sweet rental home here. I can’t say enough about how responsive and helpful he was, helping us narrow down our search based on our interests and needs –and even coordinating with a local friend of ours, to show properties to us via iPhone! Once we found a place, he was super proactive in submitting our applications, making us first in line.
Honestly, the home search would have been 300% more difficult without Shane, considering the competitive housing market here. I’ve recommended him to a couple of friends verbally, so I thought I should share him with the internet at large.