Rocket Science's Broker, Cynthia Riley

"You don't seem like a Realtor." I get that a lot. I take it as a compliment. I'm not pushy. My job is helping clients get what they want; which is usually buying or selling but not always. Sometimes the best advice I can give people is to stay put.

My background in law makes me comfortable negotiating, handling conflict, listening, and staying organized. I'm darn good at this job, except for the driving part. I still get lost in areas I work in all of the time. I call it "neighborhood previewing" instead of "lost" though; it sounds better.

What we believe

We believe in aiming for a good quality of life, for ourselves and our clients. We believe in avoiding long commutes and living close to friends and a good grocery store. We believe in using green products when possible. We believe in open source software. Down to our recycled stock business cards and our hybrid car, we try to do our part. We don't sell homes larger than 3000 square feet. It just doesn't make sense to have a footprint that large.

Buying a home requires time, effort, and includes some stress, especially if you are on a deadline. Even investment purchases can carry some stress in our fast-moving market. In the central areas of Austin especially, it is not uncommon for properties to get multiple offers their first day on market. It can be a challenge. We love the challenge and we look forward to helping you find the property that fits your needs. We leave lots of room for clients under stress but our mission to have a good quality of life does include the caveat that we don't put up with mean people.

A few words from clients

*To say that I recommend Cynthia is a real understatement. Some of the key issues when you are buying a house is having someone you can trust, who can quickly zero in on what you want in a house and is organized to get the job done. She figured out our taste and needs immediately and selected the homes carefully. She was extremely well-organized and responsive. She helped us to make an informed decision in 2 days flat. And if that wasn't enough, she helped us in a host of other tasks-networking for a job, finding a gym, you name it, she did it. I don't know what we would have done without her.

*'Cynthia Riley was beyond wonderful to work with. She is, and I am not exaggerating, the only realtor I ever want to work with again. Wonderful direction, advice, went out of her way to help us find exactly what we needed, which was not easy. In addition, she's truly enjoyable to spend time with.

*''The buying/selling process went off without a hitch - in fact it was fun! Now I'm on a quiet street with wonderful neighbors. Cynthia's ethical approach, determination, and strong negotiating skills set her apart from most people I know. Not at all pushy. Not a self-promoter. No hidden agenda. Just a hardworking, civic-minded, genuinely kind person who knows her business.