Modern mansion with a reflecting pool at dusk

About VillaNest

Homes that fit how Austin lives

Thirteen years of helping Austin families buy and sell homes, for people who want a place that fits their life, not just a listing.

Years in Austin

1,850+

Homes sold

Local agents

Bright living room in a VillaNest-managed Austin home

Since 2013

From one small office on South Congress to a team that helps families move across the city.

Read our story

Our story

From one sale to 1,850 homes

Every chapter started with a family who wanted moving to feel simpler. Scroll through how a single sale became Austin’s most personal real estate team.

2013

2016

2020

2026

01 / 04

02 / 04

03 / 04

04 / 04

2013

2016

2020

2026

2013

01 / 04

The first sale

Tom Whitaker helps his parents sell their first home and sees how hard it is for families to get straight answers.

Home sold

Hidden fees

2016

02 / 04

VillaNest opens

A two-person office in Round Rock opens its doors, focused on honest pricing and buyer-first advice.

Founders

Homes in year one

2020

03 / 04

Management arrives

Clients who bought with us ask us to look after their homes, so we add rental and HOA management.

HOA communities

24/7

Owner support

Lakeside home with a timber deck and orange chairs at golden hour

2026

04 / 04

One team, every stage

1,850 homes sold, 12 local agents and still the same personal team behind every move.

1,850

Homes sold

Local agents

What we believe

Four promises we always keep

The way we work hasn’t changed since our first sale. Hover a promise to see what it means for you.

Meet Our Agents

Timber-clad family home on a quiet tree-lined street

Truly local

Every agent and property manager lives in the neighbourhoods they serve, so advice comes from knowing the street, not a spreadsheet.

Austin-based agents

Street-level advice

Poolside home with clear glass walls at dusk

Open books

Published fees, written price plans and weekly updates until closing, so you always know where every dollar goes.

Flat fees

Written plans

Modern apartment buildings with balconies

One team

Sales, rentals, HOAs and relocation sit under one roof, so you never repeat your story to a new company.

One contact

Every stage

Always on

Buyers and sellers reach a real local agent seven days a week, from the first viewing to closing day.

7-day support

Real people

Leadership

The people behind VillaNest

Five leaders who still answer owners’ calls themselves. Scroll to meet each one, from sales and listings to rentals, HOAs and relocation.

Meet All Agents

Agent

“

Matches relocating families with new-build communities north of Austin and negotiates builder upgrades.

Cedar Park

James Carter

Relocation & New Builds

120

Families relocated

Avg. days to close

Agent

Westlake Hills

Grace Miller

Luxury Listing Agent

$41M

Sold in 2025

Avg. days on market

Agent

“

Guides first-time buyers from pre-approval to keys without the jargon.

Round Rock

Marcus Hale

Buyer's Agent

Homes sold

6 yrs

In Austin

Manager

“

Places reliable tenants in about two and a half weeks, with screening owners can actually read.

Barton Creek

Priya Shah

Leasing Manager

410

Leases signed

Avg. days to lease

Advisor

“

Helps investors find Austin homes that rent well from day one, with the numbers checked twice.

East Austin

Ryan Mercer

Investment Property Advisor

Investor deals

8.2%

Avg. rental yield

Partner

“

Helps families pick the right Austin neighbourhood before they ever see a house, often fully remote.

Mueller

Elena Brooks

Relocation Specialist

260

Families relocated

7 yrs

In Austin

By the numbers

Results clients can measure

Every figure below comes straight from our closed sales, updated monthly. No estimates, no rounding up.

Sales volume · Last 12 months

2026

2025

$214M

18% vs 2025

$24M

$18M

$12M

$6M

Nov

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Sep

Oct

Sale to list price

Target 98%

101.2%

average sale price against list price in 2026, up from 99.4% in 2025.

Average days to offer

55% faster

VillaNest

17 days

Austin average

38 days

Texas average

45 days

17 days

From going live to an accepted offer, measured across 238 sales in 2026.

Repeat & referral clients

5-year trend

88%

2022

90%

2023

91%

2024

93%

2025

94%

2026

94%

of clients come back or refer a friend for their next move.

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Ready when you are

Your next home starts with one call

Tell us what you are looking for and a local VillaNest agent will line up private viewings, honest pricing advice and a clear plan within one business day.

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