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. She was fast to respond to all of our questions, and always keep our best interests in mind. She is honest, open-minded, and listens to our needs. She communicates very well, personally followed through with every detail, and stayed on top of…
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. She was fast to respond to all of our questions, and always keep our best interests in mind. She is honest, open-minded, and listens to our needs. She communicates very well, personally followed through with every detail, and stayed on top of everything to make sure the transaction will go in the right direction. In addition, Paola works with a great team of professionals involved in other aspects of real estate transactions. Selling a house can be a very stressful experience. Paola made it much easier for us and delivered a great result. It has been a real pleasure to work with Paola. She was with us every step of the way and we completely trust her. We are very happy with Paola and I am sure you will be too!
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 actually convinced us to increase the sales price during a downturn in the economy. She will tell you exactly what needs to be done to prepare the house (cleaning, gardening, painting, staging – whatever). And she has reliable and fast-moving …
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 actually convinced us to increase the sales price during a downturn in the economy. She will tell you exactly what needs to be done to prepare the house (cleaning, gardening, painting, staging – whatever). And she has reliable and fast-moving contractors; people that can get a home ready within a week. Paola helped us through the process of getting the work done. This was particularly helpful as we’re not experts in this area, and we didn’t have a lot of time. She’s also very good at noticing details and caught an error that the title company had made, which resulted in saving us a few thousand dollars. And perhaps most importantly, Paola was particularly good at managing our anxieties as we went through the negotiation process. We have worked with Realtors® in the past who treat real estate as a hobby, and for Paola this is her profession, her career. She takes her job seriously. We would absolutely work with her again.
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 successfully purchased two houses with Paola, as have a number of my relatives and friends, who also continue to recommend her. This isn’t surprising because she works incredibly hard for all her clients, regardless of project, and makes it look e…
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 successfully purchased two houses with Paola, as have a number of my relatives and friends, who also continue to recommend her. This isn’t surprising because she works incredibly hard for all her clients, regardless of project, and makes it look effortless. From prescreening houses on her own, doing research on houses and the surrounding area, and contacting other agents, Paola is efficient and considerate of the schedules of her clients. She also might be the most responsive person I’ve worked with in any profession, which is even more critical in Austin’s market. So, if you are looking to work with a real estate agent, or looking to make a change, give Paola a call. Chances are you’ll join the long list that continue to sing her praises.
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, and Paola’s calm, experienced, dedicated partnership is an asset to the home buyer.
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 invaluable asset in the home buying process. I would highly recommend.
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.
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 always does as she says and helps make the process as easy as possible. Can not recommend highly enough!
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.
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!
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.
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 seller based on her experience, knowledge of the Austin-area, work ethic and professionalism. A+++
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.
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 recommend Paola for any of your Austin real estate needs and we look forward to working with her again in the future.
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 successfully purchased two houses with Paola, as have a number of my relatives and friends, who also continue to recommend her. This isn’t surprising because she works incredibly hard for all her clients, regardless of the project, and makes it lo…
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 successfully purchased two houses with Paola, as have a number of my relatives and friends, who also continue to recommend her. This isn’t surprising because she works incredibly hard for all her clients, regardless of the project, and makes it look effortless. From prescreening houses on her own, doing research on houses and the surrounding area, and contacting other agents, Paola is efficient and considerate of the schedules of her clients. She also might be the most responsive person I’ve worked with in any profession, which is even more critical in Austin’s market. So, if you are looking to work with a real estate agent, or looking to make a change, give Paola a call. Chances are you’ll join the long list that continues to sing her praises.
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. I could not more highly recommend Paola as your next real estate agent!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, and Paola’s calm, experienced, dedicated partnership is an asset to the home buyer.
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 could go on, but this little testimonial box is signaling it is time to stop! I can’t think of a reason you would not work with Paola.
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 invaluable asset in the home buying process. I would highly recommend it.
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 knows workmen that are reasonably priced and she arranged to have them do the required work, instructing them so that they knew exactly what was needed. She sold the houses for essentially full price in a relatively short period of time. Paola’s …
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 knows workmen that are reasonably priced and she arranged to have them do the required work, instructing them so that they knew exactly what was needed. She sold the houses for essentially full price in a relatively short period of time. Paola’s service did not stop with the sale. She has been referring me to people that can help me organize and move. And because I don’t know what living situation I want next, she is patiently investigating a wide variety of potential new homes for me, from condos to buildable lots, from large houses to small houses.
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 Real Estate Company many years ago. I taught real estate licensing courses, and have trained many agents, so I know a good one when I see one!
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 deftly uses your inputs (sometimes not even directly expressed!) and returns with a more targeted list of properties that match your criteria. Paola’s candor and honesty are another towering strength; she will never try and push a property that …
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 deftly uses your inputs (sometimes not even directly expressed!) and returns with a more targeted list of properties that match your criteria. Paola’s candor and honesty are another towering strength; she will never try and push a property that is not a fit and she communicates her opinion clearly and with humor to boot! Above all, the speed and sincerity of her responses (via email, text, and phone conversation) are so impressive it’s as if you’re working with a family member. But she’s not just friendly, she’s dedicated and possesses a work ethic that is truly inspired and promotes confidence. There are a lot of headaches involved with buying a home, but the experience I had working with Paola was an absolute pleasure. Without a doubt, I will work with her exclusively until she decides to retire!
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 market. Paola is highly responsive, deliberate, and diligent at negotiating, organized, detailed, and simply put- a true joy to work with. Thanks, Paola- couldn’t have done it without you!
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 built a network of information by having strong relationships with her colleagues in the industry. Two of our homes were sold off-market and above our asking price due to her knowledge about a buyer who would be interested. She has personal exper…
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 built a network of information by having strong relationships with her colleagues in the industry. Two of our homes were sold off-market and above our asking price due to her knowledge about a buyer who would be interested. She has personal experience with residential real estate transactions that have allowed her to build and grow her business and as her client, you benefit from her personal experience, her outstanding reputation, and her exceptional client service. She has an edge in this industry. We were privileged to have her on our team and you will want her on yours.
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. She always does as she says and helps make the process as easy as possible. Can not recommend it highly enough!