Realtor Reviews & Client Testimonials

Hear What Clients are Saying About Carol Dochen Realtors®, Inc.

"Kristen and I want to thank you for all you have done for us. Carol, no other realtor would have gone to the ends of the earth for us as you did. We truly cannot thank you enough and will be recommending your services to anyone we come across who is in the market. "

Kristen and Mike S. (2010)

"Ed joins me in thanking you for your services beyond the call of duty. I've never enjoyed the services of a realtor who was so together, trustworthy, caring and great on follow-through. Your ethics are impeccable and we will continue to tout your expertise, talent and accomplishment."

Ed and Marilane N. (2010)

"In my opinion Arlene Maze is a great realtor. She went out of her way to promote our home. Arlene is responsive to your needs and desires, is well organized, thorough and efficient. We had a wonderful experience selling and buying with Arlene. She is the best!!!"

Marion and Marilyn S. (2009)

"Arlene was amazing. In this economy she was able to sell our house fast and we got the exact price we asked for. We could tell right from the start how hard she worked for us and how much attention to detail she provided. Arlene will be our realtor for our next house purchase and I would gladly recommend her to anyone selling a house."

Alicia and Javier R. (2009)

"Arlene was fabulous! Her suggestions for staging made our house look spacious and sophisticated. She always had encouraging support and helpful suggestions. With her help, our house was only on the market 14 days before it went under contract. I could not be happier with our selling experience, and I would highly recommend Arlene to anyone looking to sell their home!"

Jennifer and Robert M. (2009)

"Reagan and I could have not been more pleased with Carol Dochen Realty! The Dochen team was always patient with us and explained everything in terms we could understand. Carol sold our condo in 3 days and helped us find our dream house on the first day we toured homes! Carol and Kim treated us like family and were always professional, courteous and incredibly caring. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!"

Reagan and Sarah W. (2009)

"It was a wonderful experience working with Nancy. I appreciate all the hard work you put into helping me find my first place. You worked with my tight timeframe and made the process seamless!"

Marissa G. (2009)

"Carol’s good advice and great staging got my house sold in a VERY tough market. The entire team was instrumental in the process – from negotiating the rental agreement when it became clear I was going to need one, to sticking with me in the lengthy process of finding the right house for me. From finding the best mortgage to the best contractor – no need was left unmet! A real joy! "

Laurie R. (2009)

"Carol helped me with a recent home purchase and it could not have gone more smoothly. This was the second time Carol has assisted me in a home purchase. I plan to use her in the future and would definitely recommend her!"

Alan N. (2009)

"Carol Dochen Realtors brought a wealth of knowledge about how to market and sell our home. Carol's experience along with the broad suite of services offered resulted in a sale much quicker than we expected at a price well above what other realtors suggested."

Holly W. (2009)

"Carol helped me sell our home in a less than desirable market in less than a week. She is so knowledgeable in real estate and sales and knows so well how to stage a house to sell. We are so grateful for all that Carol has done for us and would highly recommend Carol to anyone in need of a realtor. "

Dana & Mike W. (2009)

"Carol, Your reputation of caring for each client as though they were your only client precedes you. We feel so truly blessed for the absolutely terrific house that we couldn't have bought without you (on the sell, and buy side) and for the friendship, guidance, and love you have shown us. You are truly a mensch and you are so very dear to us."

Reg & Sarah W. (2009)

"Working for a $700 mm commercial real estate fund, I have come to expect a certain level of real estate expertise and Carol Dochen exceeded my expectations. During a difficult market she was able to creatively market my home and sell in it 24 days. She not only understands real estate but has incredible insight into strategic negotiations. I highly recommend her and will use her services for all my residential real estate needs going forward."

Jon E. (2009)

"I highly recommend Carol Dochen Realtors to anyone seeking a home in Austin. The entire staff showed a genuine interest in helping me find a house. My realtor Nancy Taute volunteered to collect mail for me and keep an eye on the house during the month and a half between the closing and my moving in. To work with such realtors was deeply reassuring and removed a good deal of the stress of moving. I'm truly grateful. Thanks once again for your help. I LOVE the house."

Miriam B. (2009)

"Nancy Taute made our home buying experience a complete pleasure. From the first time we met Nancy, we knew that she was professional, smart, and practical. We used the home search tool through www.caroldochen.com and found it to be intuitive and fun. Nancy made us feel as if we were her only clients, taking calls and emails in the evenings and weekends and showing us homes at times most convenient for us. Thank you, Nancy and Carol, for all of your support and care through the house purchasing process."

Tamara A. and David B (2008)

"Arlene, I wanted to thank you for all your time and efforts with our home sale and purchase over the last few months. You have been so great and fun to work with that it made the whole process easy. We feel lucky to have found such an excellent Realtor and now consider you a friend as well."

Amy and Jeff N. (2008)

"Carol helped me find the perfect house over 20 years ago, and I remembered her warm, personal service and how helpful she had been. Twenty years later, Carol helped us find the perfect house in less than two weeks! We wouldn't work with anyone but Carol. She goes way above and beyond the normal duties of a Realtor."

Lisa and Mike M. (2008)

"Arlene and Nancy did a great job of finding us our new home in Austin. We weren't exactly sure where we wanted to live. They both took their time with us and showed us many neighborhoods and homes. They helped us find the perfect house! We'll continue to refer our friends and business associates to Carol Dochen Realtors, Inc."

Sandy and Keith P. (2008)

"Arlene Maze surpassed our highest expectations of what a home buying experience can be. She was efficient, professional and knowledgeable. We felt that she looked our for our interests in a process that we knew very little about. Arlene Maze is our family's Realtor for life and our friend!"

Samuel and Leslie P. (2008)

Incredibly Spectacular Real Estate Agent
"You wouldn't believe the level of commitment, service and attention to detail that Carol provides. We just moved to Austin, and couldn't have been luckier to have worked with her. She was highly professional, personable, and skilled in every area of her field, and went WAY BEYOND our expectations to provide us with service that we couldn't rave and rant more loudly about.... Check her OUT!!! We're now in a home that could only be called a gift... and it was Carol's willingness to drive us around town and show us the real estate ropes, that afforded us the opportunity to make this purchase. Note: We interviewed 4 other agents prior to meeting up with Carol, all of whom could barely get past very basic interview questions... she was able to impress me from the very first phone contact, and right on through to the closing. Don't miss her and her team!"

Pros: amazing service, educated us about good deals/bad deals, great attitude, she's a rock

Cons: none – I'd recommend Carol Dochen Realtors to everyone and will call her back when needed.

01/12/2008 Posted by wdea

"Arlene Maze's high level of professionalism combined with her personal touch is something I've rarely seen from anyone. We were moving here from out of town and you made the whole experience seem almost effortless. I truly appreciate all that you did for our family."

Cynthia H. (2007)

Two for one – a realtor and appraisor
"I highly recommend working with Josh and Carol Dochen Realty. Josh's insight as a former appraiser was invaluable in pricing my central east austin home. I had asking price within 5 days in the current market, and it wasn't under priced! Josh also went way above the call of duty as my realtor. He was helping me move stuff, ordered cleaning crews to remove debris and such, and was very communicative between me, the buyer, the title company and the other realtor."

11/14/2007 Posted by eastaustindolphin

Recommend Austin Realtor Josh Bushner
"I spoke to a couple of realtors before I chose to work with Josh. He recommended that I list my home at a much higher price than had been recommended by the others – a $12,000 difference which, for me, was a small fortune. He also made easy and affordable suggestions that made my home more appealing to potential buyers. I was a first-time home seller, and Josh helped me every step of the way. My home sold quickly and at the asking price. I shudder to think of the money I would have missed out on had I chosen another agent. I highly recommend his services to anyone buying or selling a home in Austin."

11/08/2007 Posted by laurastromberg

"When we started the buying/selling process, it seemed overwhelming to me, but Arlene's calm, assuring manner made the venture quite enjoyable. Given our home requirements, she was "right on" in targeting the areas, home amenities and keeping it within our price range. I will certainly recommend her! Arlene, your expertise and kind manner are exceptional!"

Linda and Jim B. (2007)

"Arlene Maze has surpassed our highest expectations of what a home buying experience can be;efficient, professional, and knowledgeable. We felt that she looked out for our interests and protected us through a process that we knew very little about. Not only is Carol Dochen our Realtor for life; but, more specifically, Arlene Maze is our family's Realtor for life, and friend. We will be forwarding all our friends and family to her in the future."

Samuel and Leslie P. (2007)

"Davie Lou and I want to express our satisfaction in the way Nancy helped us buy our townhome. As out of town buyers, we created some challenges that Nancy resolved with ease and in a very professional way. She is a real pro with a lot of common sense. We wanted you to know that Nancy is an excellent respresentatinve of your firm."

Jack S. (2007)

"Arlene, having you as our Realtor was the smartest thing we did. You were attentive to our questions and gave us excellent advice. We were pleased that whenever we called you, you took our call. Moreover, when we needed to have some improvements made to our house, you knew the people to do the job. We also appreciated your help in making decisions regarding the offer and through closing. You are a true professional!"

Richard K. (2007)

"We can’t say enough about Carol. We moved from New York City to Austin and she made the whole process simple, easy, and even fun! She went above and beyond our expectations in every way and helped us find the home of our dreams. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Austin."

Dan and Rochelle (2003)

"Duane and I are so appreciative to Carol, Simone, and Kim for all the hard work that they did for us when selling our home on Backtrail last year. Simone listed our house in August, and from that time until it sold in October, she was always available to help with the myriad questions and issues that we had. Everyone was very honest and professional in every situation from beginning to end. Not only did you work hard to sell our home, but Simone worked tirelessly to help us find another home that was completely right for us."

Polly and Duane V. (2006)

"I relocated from another state and found Simone Govind not only helpful, accommodating and thoughtful but truly assisted in the purchase of our home 100% from the very beginning of the process, helped navigate us through the bumps until we were warm in our new beds in our new home."

Keith M. (2005)

"Carol Dochen is the Eighth Wonder of the World. As a smart, energetic, and caring Real Estate professional, she saw us through both the sale of our home and the purchase of a new one. Her people skills and experience enabled us to negotiate the actual transactions with tact and finesse. The upshot was that she found us the perfect buyer at the perfect price in the perfect time frame and also the perfect house to replace the one we sold."

Dean and Tish B. (2004)

"Lois has been our Realtor for the past nine years, and we have always been extremely satisfied with her work to meet all of our real estate needs. Lois takes the time to know her clients on a level that makes buying and selling a home seamless and efficient. We are proud to call Lois our friend, and we look forward to working with her in the future."

Jose C. and William K. (2006)

"I had my home for sale in a down market. Carol Dochen worked hard, professionally, and efficiently. The result – it was sold (at a good price, too) in less than thirty days! If you are in the market to buy or sell, I highly recommend Carol Dochen."

Steve R. (2007)

"I would highly recommend Carol Dochen Realtors and her experienced staff to provide real estate services to my family and friends. I found myself as Executor of my stepfather's estate and in need of selling the home. I was impressed with Carol. She gave me excellent advice pertaining to the cosmetic repairs needed to sell the property. She recommended carpenters, painters and others to do the work. She provided me with market analysis on properties for sale in the area so I would feel comfortable that our asking price was a fair price."

JoAnn G. (2004)

"In the past 11 years, Lois Charles has helped me buy and sell four homes in Austin. Lois surpassed my expectations on the very first day she took me to see homes. She listened to what I wanted. When it came time to selling my house, Lois helped me understand the entire transaction. She was honest and knowledgeable. I have even recommended her to my Mother – what more can I say!"

Laurie (2007)

"We bought a house through Carol Dochen Realtors®, Inc. Carol's knowledge of what to look for in an Austin home was an invaluable resource. We received incredible personal attention and service from Carol and her entire staff. We will recommend her to all of our family and friends."

Matthew and Angela S. (2004)

"I really appreciate the personal touch that Carol and her team put into selling my house. Carol’s knowledge of the industry and her familiarity with the Austin market made selling our home much easier. She knew more about my area than I did and I lived there for 40 years."

Douglas C. (2006)

"This past year my fiancé and I had the great pleasure of working with Carol Dochen when we purchased our home. We were new to Texas and had a tight schedule for purchasing a home. Carol and her staff were extremely accommodating and made it a priority to help us during the days we were available to look. Carol is well established in the area and has linked us to many important local resources that have continued to be helpful even past the closing date."

Danielle A. (2005)

"It's been said that buying or selling a home is one of the most stressful events a person can experience. Not if Carol Dochen is your realtor! I received an offer, above List Price, within 1 week of listing, and we closed with a very clean contract within 3 weeks. The entire process lasted less than 3 months from my first call to Carol, and I got more than I had hoped to ask for my house!"

Valerie R. (2006)

"I truly believe Nancy Taute is not just our Realtor, she has become the first friend we made in Austin. She made our long distance relocation a piece of cake, offering everything from an airport shuttle service to shopping resources. Even almost two months later, I still call on her for advice. After showing us more than thirty houses, Nancy put in late nights and took time out of her vacation to make sure we got the house of our dreams. And if ever in doubt, it was nice knowing there was an entire time of people at Carol Dochen Realtors®, Inc. that could help out as well."

Mary and Jay H. (2007)

"Purchasing property is all about location, location, location, but I think of you as ethical, ethical, ethical. We both found Carol Dochen Realtors had good follow-up and communication at every stage of either buying or selling. You get personal attention to all the details."

Jim and Joyce D. (2004)