When you’re looking to buy or sell your home, navigating the complexities of an ever-changing market can be overwhelming. As someone who has lived in nine cities across three countries and bought, sold, and renovated many homes, I know the challenges you face. Using my personal experiences and deep industry insights, I advocate relentlessly for those buying or selling homes in Austin. I pride myself on advocating for my clients every step of the way—something that's not an empty promise, it’s a reality--as evidenced by all my 5-star reviews and countless client referrals. My goals are to deliver a high-touch approach, extensive market knowledge, and unrivaled client devotion to help buyers and sellers make the best decisions for their circumstances.
Paola is absolutely the best agent we have worked with. We put our trust in her selling our house and she delivered beautifully. We had multiple offers on our house within the first two days of showing and it was sold in just over one month. The result speaks of Paola’s outstanding capability and efficiency. She is smart, resourceful, very knowledgeable about the local real estate market, and well connected with other agents with potential buyers. Paola is very well organized and has a clear plan of how to market and sell our house. From the day we met to the day of closing, Paola kept us very well informed and gave us excellent advice and guidance....— May & Gus
For every person you ask, you will likely get a recommendation for a different real estate agent. So here’s why you should stop looking and work with Paola: she has an incredible, in-depth knowledge of Austin’s real estate market, access to private or off-market listings, and an extensive network of every kind of contractor in the city (and an ability to get them booked ASAP). Beyond all that, she’s just a great person. And during the emotional and very stressful process of buying or selling a house, working with an agent who is genuinely nice but can navigate these issues while keeping everyone sane is unquestionably a plus. My wife and I have succ...— Martin
We highly recommend Paola as a Realtor®, and we’ve worked with her in buying a home and selling 2 homes. We initially worked with her about 5 years ago, and when it came time for a new purchase, Paola was the Realtor® we trusted. She’s calm, cool, and collected. In terms of buying a home, she’s a shrewd negotiator and a good advisor. She’s good at reading the situation, understanding the market, and advising us on what we need to do. She will reach out to the other party and understand their situation, where they’re willing to be flexible, and what are their non-negotiables. In terms of selling a home, she’s good at understanding market timing. She ...— Meera & Bill
In the Austin housing market, a buyer needs an advocate, someone who will work tirelessly to find the right home. In my experiences buying two homes with Paola over the past decade, she has taken the time to get to know my priorities and goals, has provided valuable guidance, and has found “perfect fit” homes. In my recent home purchase, Paola worked hard to explore every avenue to find a home that would fit my needs, and we ended up with a home in exactly the neighborhood I sought, with all of the must-haves, plus many additional features. Paola is knowledgeable, accessible, and incredibly proactive. The housing market is hectic and competitive, an...— Buyer
I was referred to Paola nearly 6 years ago by family members and she has since helped me find three condos or houses to rent and, most recently, my first (dream) home to buy. I trust her explicitly and without her support, I severely doubt I would have made it through the process without going crazy. I’ve dealt with two or three other Realtors® in the past, but not a single one matches the responsiveness, professionalism, and sheer knowledge of the industry like Paola. She takes time to understand your needs and adapts the search with impressive speed and accuracy. She doesn’t take things personally if the first several home visits fall flat; she de...— Buyer
During the past 3 years, we have sold and purchased 4 homes using Paola as our broker on both the selling and buying side of these transactions. What we’ve come to realize is that in a residential real estate transaction the best broker is your business partner as well as your expert advisor. Paola is absolutely top-notch in both categories. She has extensive experience in helping clients seeking homes at all levels of pricing by using measurable market statistics and thorough analysis. Her seasoned market knowledge will let you find the home that meets your specifications. Paola is equally market savvy when it is time to sell your home. She has bui...— Seller
I have bought and sold many houses in my life and Paola is the best Realtor® that I have worked with. She is a true real estate professional, who knows the market and how to sell a home. She has sold two houses for me, my home in Rollingwood and a rental in east Austin, both for prices that exceeded my expectations. She knew the type of buyer most likely to be interested in each home and how to make the house appeal to that type of buyer. She did not have me spend a lot of money on unnecessary improvements to prepare for marketing. She focused on what was important to a potential purchaser for that particular property, keeping my costs down. She kno...— Buyer
We met Paola at an open house one Sunday afternoon and were immediately drawn to and impressed by her enthusiasm and passion for her job. Since then we have bought 2 homes and sold one with Paola’s expert real estate advice. She is a master at helping you define your needs and wants in a home, always available to show properties at a moment’s notice, and willing to talk you through the pros or cons and potential of every property ( she has a wealth of information about trades, contractors, designers, financial contacts). Paola has a vast network of contacts helping her stay “in the know” ahead of others which is a great asset in such a competitive m...— Buyer
I found Paola because she was the listing agent on a property my daughter bought. I was impressed by Paola’s integrity, her open-mindedness, her negotiation skills, her pricing skills, and the way she handled the difficult situations that occurred on that deal. Because I was so impressed with her, I have since bought a duplex and sold a house with Paola representing me. She is extremely knowledgeable in the real estate industry and skilled at marketing and negotiation. She is also open-minded and was willing to listen to my concerns every step of the way, working to make sure that I was happy with the process. Oh, also I was a Broker and owned a Rea...— Buyer & Seller
Honestly, our house was a challenging one to sell. We worked with another Realtor® unsuccessfully, so we were very demanding in looking for a new Realtor® to represent us. Paola exceeded all expectations, and we had set the bar pretty high. First of all, she gave us excellent advice to ensure we were successful. She paid so much attention to every detail of every aspect of the selling process that we felt like we were the only clients she had (we weren’t!) Paola did not pressure us to make decisions but offered her opinion when asked. And Paola is well respected by other Realtors®, which can be extremely important in more complicated transactions. I...— Jamison C.
Paola is the best! We met her in 2013 at an open house she was hosting and ended up selecting her to help us sell and buy within the same zip code. She is professional, prompt, helpful, and organized. When we opted to move again this year she again helped us sell and buy but is now in a very different market. She hustled like a rockstar and when we found our perfect new home we successfully went under contract despite over a dozen competing for offers thanks to her savvy contract advice. She was tireless to help ready our existing home and managed every last detail in a short timeline. She’s aggressive when needed but never pushy with the client. Sh...— Buyer & Seller
I was referred to Paola through a friend of mine when I was looking to buy a new home. The biggest advantage of using Paola was her effort and willingness to go the extra mile. Some of the listings I looked at had HOA documents exceeding 80 pages in length, and Paola read through all of them. Many of the terms and clauses I did not understand, and Paola was able to explain to me in layman’s terms what they meant. On top of this, Paola was able to find discrepancies in the contract which resulted in leverage I would otherwise not have had in the negotiation process. Paola’s knowledge of the real estate business and relentless work ethic make her an i...— Buyer
Paola came highly recommended by family members who have worked with her in the past and she did not disappoint. Paula worked diligently to help me find close to my first home in this crazy market. She is very easy to work with and was very patient with all the questions from a new home buyer. She has an incredible amount of experience and knowledge of the area and market. Paola was always very quick to respond to texts and emails and I plan on working with her in the future and recommending her to everyone! I felt like she was genuine and had our best interest at heart.— Andrew D.
It was our pleasure to work with Paola. She has deep knowledge of the marketplace and was excellent in working us patiently through the process with both the seller, lender, and title company. This was truly important to us as we were moving from another state and were not familiar with the area. Paola also coordinated ancillary services providers like AV, landscaping, and blind recommendations. She is a true professional and not only will we use Paola again, we highly recommend her to anyone moving into Austin.— Mark A.
Paola is the best agent I have ever worked with and I have bought and sold many houses. She is very knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and honest. She will respectfully give her opinion and the reasons for it. But, she never pushes that opinion on her client. She is also excellent at negotiating and interacting with other Realtors®. And, she has a pretty awesome support team.— Seller
Paola has been our go-to Realtor® in Austin for the last 7 years and she is amazing. She has a gift for listening to what her clients are looking for and finding exactly the thing we need. She is tenacious and happy to provide advice. We have used her to buy 2 properties and have referred several others to her, who have all been very happy and impressed.— Buyer
Paola is fantastic! I bought the house in the middle of COVID-19 without seeing the place, but she assisted throughout the whole process. She's absolutely the best. She not only help with selecting a great place but also shared valuable tips while providing assistance after the purchase. I'm so lucky to work with her.— Buyer
Paola is amazing! She is a true real estate professional. I have had multiple real estate transactions over the years and she is hands down the best. She has great attention to detail and understands the Austin market. She was able to help us get top dollar for our home. I would and will recommend her to anyone.— Seller
Paola was very helpful throughout the process and she was an excellent problem solver when unexpected issues came up. In addition, she had a lot of contacts that she was able to use to help us get things done quickly.— Eric K.
Paola was professional, knowledgeable, and readily available for our many questions as new home buyers! She knew exactly what we were looking for and we bought the first house she showed us.— Buyer
For every person you ask, you will likely get a recommendation for a different real estate agent. So here’s why you should stop looking and work with Paola: she has an incredible, in-depth knowledge of Austin’s real estate market, access to private or off-market listings, and an extensive network of every kind of contractor in the city (and an ability to get them booked ASAP). Beyond all that, she’s just a great person. And during the emotional and very stressful process of buying or selling a house, working with an agent who is genuinely nice but can navigate these issues while keeping everyone sane is unquestionably a plus. My wife and I have succ...— Buyer
Our first offer was accepted! As first time home buyers in a new city my partner and I had a lot to consider when purchasing a new house. Paola's patience, quick response time, and deep knowledge of the Autsin market helped us find the perfect home & simplified the biggest financial decision of our lives. It was clear from the beginning that Paola had our best interest at heart. She asked questions to understand what we cared most about and when we found homes we wanted to put an offer in she would go the extra mile, calling city hall to pull permits, checking flood lines, all to make sure the house we purchased worked for us now and in the future. ...— Nicole
Buying a home in a new city can be overwhelming, but working with Paola was the best decision we could have made. As we first started learning about the Austin real estate market, her understanding of inventory available across different areas of the city was evident and she provided detailed resources to help us evaluate neighborhoods. Her expert advice helped us narrow our search, and we were ultimately able to find a perfect house within our budget. Throughout the process, she and her team were incredibly kind and responsive. She also provided key introductions to local mortgage brokers and contractors to help us along the way. I highly recomm...— Jake
Paola really goes the extra mile. Not only very knowledgeable about the market, but an excellent negotiator. I was thoroughly impressed with her attention to detail. We were able to land a house against five different offers and it still appraised $20k over our purchase price. She was also very hands on helping to guide me through the loan and closing process, ensuring everything went smoothly. 10 out of 10.— Carl
I'm very pleased to write a review for Paola McElheron of Local Color Realty Group, who recently provided me with incredible help and support with a Cross-Border purchase in Austin, Texas. Paola seamlessly bridged the gap between the Seller's, our Lender, and Texas Title to navigate a very challenging purchase. Her poise and professionalism gave us the confidence to proceed with the purchase, while managing the requirements and expectations of the other various agencies. Paola's persistence and ability to manage ever-moving targets got this property closed quickly with happy buyers and sellers, alike. I would highly recommend Paola to any buyer or s...— Tim
Paola is wonderful! I worked with her to purchase an office condo. She was so patient, supportive & always had my best interest at heart. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for residential or commercial properties. She works tirelessly to find real estate opportunities in Austin's competitive housing market and walks you through the whole buying process with care, including helping you connect with contractors to begin renovating your new space.— Ashley
Paola is the absolute best! She is incredibly knowledgeable about real estate in the area and brings with her a wealth of experience in flipping homes as well. We were first-time home-buyers with an extraordinary fear of the intense Austin market and she helped walk us through every single step with patience, grace, and brilliance. She is very responsive and if we saw something we wanted to see she would make it happen usually same day or the very next day. I can't recommend her enough!— Rachel
Paola came highly recommended from family members who have worked with her in the past and she did not disappoint. Paula worked diligently to help me find close to my first home in this crazy market. She is very easy to work with and was very patient with all the questions from a new home buyer. She has an incredible amount of experience and knowledge of the area and market. Paola was always very quick to respond to texts and emails and I plan on working with her in future and recommending her to everyone! I felt like she was genuine and had our best interest at heart.— Andrew
Paola is the best! We met her in 2013 at an open house she was hosting and ended up selecting her to help us sell and buy within the same zip code. She is professional, prompt, helpful, and organized. When we opted to move again this year she again helped us sell and buy but now in a very different market. She hustled like a rockstar and when we found our perfect new home we successfully went under contract despite over a dozen competing offers thanks to her savvy contract advice. She was tireless to help ready our existing home and managed every last detail in a short timeline. She’s aggressive when needed but never pushy with the client. She alway...— Rachel B.
In the Austin housing market, a buyer needs an advocate, someone who will work tirelessly to find the right home. In my experiences buying two homes with Paola over the past decade, she has taken the time to get to know my my priorities and goals, has provided valuable guidance, and has found "perfect fit" homes. In my recent home purchase, Paola worked hard to explore every avenue to find a home that would fit my needs, and we ended up with a home in exactly the neighborhood I sought, with all of the must-haves, plus many additional features. Paola is knowledgeable, accessible, and incredibly proactive. The housing market is hectic and competitive,...— Jessica R.
Paola has been our go-to Realtor® in Austin for the last 7 years and she is amazing. She has a gift for listening to what her clients are looking for and finding exactly the thing we need. She is tenacious and happy to provide advice. We have used her to buy 2 properties and have referred several others to her, who have all been very happy and impressed.— Keith
I was referred to Paola through a friend of mine when I was looking to buy a new home. The biggest advantage of using Paola was her effort and willingness to go the extra mile. Some of the listings I looked at had HOA documents exceeding 80 pages in length, and Paola read through all of them. Many of the terms and clauses I did not understand, and Paola was able to explain to me in layman's terms what they meant. On top of this, Paola was able to find discrepancies in the contract which resulted in leverage I would otherwise not have had in the negotiation process. Paola's knowledge of the real estate business and relentless work ethic make her an i...— Liam
Clay is an expert in every single step of the home-buying process, and I can't speak highly enough of him! I was a first-time home buyer, and Clay went above and beyond, not only educating me but helping me make smart decisions for my future. I was approved for much more than I wanted to spend, and Clay encouraged me to stay within my initial budget despite this approval so I could move into my first home with full confidence and comfort. Clay is extremely knowledgeable of the Austin area, so he is well-positioned to advise not only on the location but also on the neighborhood, schools, taxes, history, and comps. Clay's tenure in Austin also means h...— Melany F.
Huge thanks to Anastasia and the Local Color Group Team's Services! After working with a different realtor for a couple of months and not making much progress, I decided to utilize Anastasia’s services and began to see returns almost immediately. As a first time homebuyer, Anastasia helped me prioritize what I wanted in a property and guided me through the entire process with wonderful advice, transparency, and positivity. After looking for months without much success, we found and toured several properties that fit all of my parameters within days. Anastasia made the home buying process unbelievably easy by taking me step by step through it and off...— Bobby Credeur
Buying our first home felt daunting until we met Anastasia, who changed everything for us. Her approach was not only straightforward and friendly, but also incredibly positive and supportive, which made all the difference. Anastasia did much more than just show us around; she invested time in understanding what exactly we were looking for. She was always there to answer our questions, big or small, and we deeply appreciated her patience. She never rushed us, ensuring we felt comfortable with every decision. More than finding us a house, Anastasia ultimately helped us find a home that truly met all of our needs and wants. Her commitment and genuin...— Alexa & Alex
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