Originally from Waco, Brande Draper moved to Austin in 1997 to attend the University of Texas. After 27 years in the city, she proudly calls herself a true Austinite. In Austin’s ever-changing real estate market, you can confidently rely on her expertise to guide you through the complexities of buying and selling.
Brande’s real estate business thrives on a client-first philosophy—your needs and goals always come first. She is committed to guiding you through the fast-paced and evolving housing market with care and expertise. As a skilled negotiator, Brande knows the nuances of the Austin market and how to secure the best outcomes for her clients.
Brande Will Be Your Real Estate Partner
The first 21 years of Brande’s sales career were spent in the tech industry, which gave her the tools to adapt and work in highly competitive environments. She has taken those tools and transitioned into what she is truly passionate about—real estate. Buying and selling a home is personal, and you want to have an agent like Brande as a partner who understands both the business and emotional sides of the transaction.
Being a REALTOR® is about being available for your clients 24/7. Brande shows up day in and day out, 365 days per year. She works tirelessly, often late into the night, finalizing contracts to secure a deal. The fulfillment that comes with seeing her clients happily settling into their new home or celebrating the successful sale of their property keeps her going full throttle.
An Extensive Network of Agents and Real Estate Professionals
Brande has experience working with buyers and sellers, from luxury homes to investment properties. Having renovated nine homes herself, she has relationships with inspectors, lenders, electricians, plumbers, general contractors, HVAC contractors, stagers, and professional photographers and videographers. The ability to connect clients with a number of different trades when needed is one of many values that her clients say sets her apart from other agents.
After almost three decades of involvement in the Austin community, Brande has built relationships with many of the city’s top agents. These extremely valuable connections allow her to stay in the know and secure exclusive off-market properties for her clients.
"We recently made the decision to move from Seattle to Austin and needed to find a lease quickly with August approaching and school starting soon. Brande was incredibly efficient and dedicated, helping us look at over a dozen options. Thanks to her daily diligence, we secured a gorgeous home on the first day it went on the market.
Brande made the entire process seamless and stress-free, handling everything with professionalism and care. She even went above and beyond - negotiating new flooring, fencing and other items to ensure our needs were met for our family.
We highly recommend Brande to anyone looking to buy, sell, or lease a home. Her expertise and dedication are truly exceptional, and we are so grateful for her help in making our move to Austin a success."
- Dana
"Brande did an amazing job walking me through the process of a new home purchase. She did a great job of scouring the area and presenting a number of choices. Once we landed on a place, Brande did an excellent job of negotiating with the buyers agent to come to a fair agreement. There were times that things were starting to go off the rails but Brande always kept her composure and confidence that the deal was going to get done. I would recommend Brande to anyone looking for a top notch agent who knows Austin and the process."
- Mike
"I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience I had both selling and buying a home with Brande. She helped us negotiate an amazing deal on the purchase of our riverfront property in Fredericksburg, and turned around and sold our Tarrytown rental home within 4 days of going on market. Her attention to detail and responsiveness throughout the process kept us at ease and helped us move quickly, and her positive attitude helped keep our nerves at bay. I can’t recommend Brande highly enough!"
"Living outside of Austin, I initially found the process of renting out my investment property fairly daunting. However, Jonny and Brande made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. They managed every detail from start to finish, even overseeing updates to the kitchen to attract a wider range of tenants. Remarkably, we never even had to list the property on the market—they found tenants within days of completing the updates. I highly recommend Jonny and Brande for their professionalism, efficiency, and dedication!"
- Philip
"Brande has been such a huge help to me! She's very knowledgeable and knows the areas so well. She's taken me to see many houses, but she's always in a good mood when she meets me. One thing that's been really helpful to me is that she's available on short notice to see listings. In the past I've texted her that I'd like to see a property that just came on the market, and she gets me in as soon as possible to see it - even if it's a weekend. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
- Conrad Family
"We cannot recommend Brande Draper enough! She is thoughtful, sharp, and has a great knowledge of the local market. Each of our transactions went smoothly with her help. She is very responsive by email, text, and phone, which is incredibly important to us. Brande listened carefully and provided invaluable advice based on extensive research, experience, and expertise. We had confidence in moving through what otherwise would have been a scary and difficult process. You will not go wrong working with her!"
- Amanda & Tyler
"I had a fantastic experience working with Brande! With a very specific set of requirements for my new home—location, price, short term lease, furnished and even neighborhood vibe, she absolutely delivered. Honestly, I thought I was asking for the impossible in Austin’s competitive market, but Brande proved me wrong.
What impressed me most was how she used her vast network of local agents and contacts to find properties that weren’t even on the market yet!
I needed a home that checked every box, and she managed to find it like a needle in a haystack. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made the process smooth and enjoyable. If you're looking for an agent who understands the Austin market inside and out, and is extremely well connected - I definitely recommend calling Brande!"
- Catherine
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