Derek Pflaum

"You know you have a great realtor when you can feel completely and totally at ease that he is looking out for your best interest!- That is what Derek does. Just an overall happy person who loves helping people. Derek is a professional and goes above and beyond for his clients! - Thank you for all your help and you should get a gold medal for putting up with me!"

"Derek was a true pleasure to work with.He listened to my property preferences and came up with a number of homes that fit my criteria. He offered guidance but never pressured me into making decisions. This was one of the easiest transactions I've ever experienced. I'd recommend Derek to any buyer, especially those who are looking for a specific attributes and price range. Derek consulted with me on the offer and concessions and we ended up getting the deal I wanted. Couldn't have gone smoother. He also made sure I got a home warranty included. Derek is friendly, easy going and kept me informed the through the whole process."

"I talked to several realtors before selecting Derek.I chose Derek because he was extremely knowledgeable about the process and took the time to explain things to me in a straightforward manner. His sincerity came through immediately! Derek was extremely accessible and always took the time to answer my questions or listen to my concerns. I completely trusted the advice he gave me."

"Derek was awesome to work with He proved that he is knowledgeable and patient time and again with his thorough knowledge of home construction and the local market.Considering i am new to the city he has Always been available and never left a question unanswered Every time I viewed a new property Derek would perform a methodical inspection, looking for signs of problems and commenting on the quality of construction, finish, appliances, etc. In the end I found the property that was perfect for us and loving it so far."

"I would highly recommend Derek Pflaum to anyone whos looking for a trustworthy and reliable realtor whos going to have your back and guide you through the entire process from start to finish.As a first-time home buyer, it was important to work with someone who was going to take the time to keep me informed on the process and critical next steps. From the home search process, coordinating logistics with my lender, scheduling the final walk-through, and finally closing, Derek was there every step of the way. And even did it with a smile! The experience with my lender was less than ideal, however Derek sought to do everything he could to keep everyone accountable and communicate critical details with him, and he even helped to save the deal from potentially being lost. With that said, if I didnt have a competent and experienced realtor such as Derek, my outcome would have been entirely different. Now I can say that Im in my new home and loving it. Thanks for everything Derek!"

"OMG!Derek was great! First he put up with us! We don't think we were too bad however apparently our other realtor before Derek did. All we wanted was a realtor that was on OUR side and protecting us rather than being more interested in a listing and pushing for the lowest price to get it sold. And interestingly, Derek was able to sell our property for MORE than the other realtor wanted to LIST the property for. All CASH deal! And Derek set the highest price to date for that complex. And fast closing! No fear in pushing the envelope. What stuck out the most, was that Derek acted like we were his only client! And we KNOW we weren't! He is very accessible and gets back to us quickly. I don't think we bothered him too much. :) And he does his "gentle" reminders when we need to get our butts going on something. He is patient and professional. WE would highly recommend Derek and will definitely use him again! (We already are using him for another property)"

"Derek is such a great professional realtor to work with.He understood our needs and paid attention to details to help us from the beginning to the end of the entire home buying process all along with our best interest in mind! It is like having a family member taking care of our needs and setting realistic expectation to make sure we reached our goals. We appreciated his hard work and willingness to always be available to answer our questions whenever we needed him. He is such a great person to work with and this is our third home we have bought. This is by far the best customer services we have experienced from any realtor! Thank you! Thank you for making this home buying process so memorable for our entire family!"

"He was so very patient with me as he showed us several homes and was even supportive when I decided that I would maybe only buy a piece of land and we would build at a later date.There was never any pressure to buy something that didn't check all my boxes just to make a sale. Once I found the home we discussed our offer carefully and we were off to the races. He also helped us list our current home. He came over and gave us some great advice on how to get the home ready, brought in an amazing photographer. He immediately began marketing the home on day one and we were under contract within 2 days. I have already sent him to clients and they have both been very happy with the recommendation."

"Mr. Pflaum helped me purchase my home in 2008. He walked through the process, and made sure I was comfortable with every decision that needed to be made. I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. You should definitely use him, he's awesome."

"We had the best experience working with Derek.He was thoughtful, knowledgeable and tireless in helping us find our first home in Austin. Thanks Derek!"

"We googled local realtors and stumbled across a site where we found Derek, we read a few testimonies and quickly made our decision.After our initial phone call with Derek we were positive we made the right choice. We knew our purchase was going to be a little different then most coming from out of state and only having a few days to find a property. It was a bit rushed on our end, however Derek was always available and made sure he had ample time for us while we were in town and represented us wonderfully in our absence all the way through the closing. He did an absolutely great job. This was top notch service all the way through, I couldn't say enough on how wonderful it was to work with Derek. A+ customer services, communication, performance and professionalism. Absolutely wonderful to work with 10/10 performance and I would definitely recommend Derek to anyone looking for a Realtor."

"With almost a decade in real estate investing I have worked with many agents, and Derek is one of the best I've seen.The results speak for themselves. Derek's skill enabled me to beat over a dozen other offers to purchase my first choice property below market value in one of the hottest markets in the country. When we encountered issues with the property during the inspection period, Derek's skill as a negotiator enabled us to get full credit for those repairs. Most importantly, Derek is a great human being. I do not believe there is any greater evidence of a person's character than what they do for you when they have nothing to gain. After we had already closed on the property, Derek continued to work with us and the seller to resolve an issue with the property that was preventing us from getting the gas turned on just because he cared. For all the aforementioned reasons, Derek is and will continue to be my go-to agent in the Austin Area market."

"Without Derek, I could have NEVER bought a 7 figure house sight-unseen during one of the most unprecedented times in our American history!I was literally in the center of the Manhattan COVID 19 which soon was inundated with protesters and looting after George Floyd's death. My home, business, and existence would never be the same and I wanted to relocate to Austin. I had never lived in Austin, I visited briefly over 20 years ago, and I needed a top notch real estate agent that I could build a trusting relationship over the phone and that would dedicate the time to help me find the right property remotely. It was a blessing that I found Derek online to help! Under the circumstances, I could not participate as one typically would but I knew what I wanted and did not want in a property. The rest was left to Derek to find a home and a place for my business. Derek sent a selection of properties, of which I did not know any of the neighborhoods. Of course, the most expensive one was the one I loved! Derek immediately went to the house to record a video. I did not get through 30 seconds of the video and I texted Derek to make an offer! From acceptance, Derek took care of 100% of EVERYTHING for me. He provided exceptional resources that completed everything including mortgage broker, inspector, Title Company, and other resources. Derek was trustworthy, accurate, honest, forthright, protective, and ALWAYS did the right thing when representing me. He participated in the extensive inspection and completed my walk through FOR ME! The immense level of trust was crucial in an arm-length real estate traction of this nature and Derek made it incredibly easy! He was always available and focused on accomplishing the tasks to complete the deal. We closed remotely and I jumped a plane to Austin to pick up the keys and start my life in a city, a neighborhood, and a house I did not know. The house and neighborhood were far more magnificent than the pictures, his descriptions were incredibly accurate, and most importantly he did everything with the highest level of professionalism. I love the home and I simply could have NEVER done this without Derek!"