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About Sam Wachnin

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Meet Sam

REALTOR®

You have the right to be selective when picking a real estate agent. After all, you’re choosing a business partner – at least that is the way Sam Wachnin sees it.

Sam’s specialized insight into the Lake Travis area and genuine, “Tell it like it is“ approach has awarded him a strong referral network of clients, families, friends, and business associates. He respects each transaction with unparalleled dedication, strategically leveraging a variety of resources to offer his clients every advantage. Sam provides guidance and attention to detail that are unsurpassed and valued as much by first time home buyers and sellers as they are by seasoned professionals.

In addition to excelling in his real estate career, Sam is a devoted husband of 30+ years and father of three boys, two of which are UT grads. In his free time, Sam and his wife enjoy visiting Kona, Hawaii, home of their eldest son, daughter-in law, and two-year old granddaughter, Stella.

 

About Sam

Austin resident since 2001
Supporter of local community through volunteer activities
Former Vice President of Laura Bush Elementary PTA
Founding member of W.A.T.C.H.D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students)
Member of Austin Fly Fishers
Outdoor enthusiast, avid fly fisherman & cyclist

Credentials

Licensed REALTOR® since 2001
Member, Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR)
Member, Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR)
Member, National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Relocation Specialist

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Testimonials

R. Smitts

R. Smitts

Sam, thank you for an outstanding job getting our house sold! Initially we were skeptical about the things you were asking us to complete prior to going live on the market, but when we received multiple offers and sold at full price we knew we made the right decision to hire you as our listing agent! Your marketing was head and shoulders above what we have seen when we interviewed other agents. Bravo Sam!
L. & R. Romero

L. & R. Romero

We will always use Sam when buying or selling real estate. Sam is responsive, driven, has integrity and professionalism, is knowledgeable, experienced, communicative, and always has his clients best interests in mind. From marketing and staging the home we sold, to helping us find and purchase our current home, Sam guided us through every step, paid impeccable attention to every detail and made what could have been a difficult process effortless.
K. Michels

K. Michels

Sam Wachnin has been my Real Estate agent for 7 transactions. I have put him through his paces. No two transactions have been alike. We bought a short sale, we bought a foreclosure, we sold a house during the downturn, we sold a house at the cusp of the Austin up turn and several others. Never a boring moment that is for sure, but through it all Sam provided sound advice and guided me through the minefields. Sam was a real pleasure to work with!
K. Teague

K. Teague

From Day one Sam was 100% committed to selling my home at the best possible price. Sam is my Realtor and I am happy to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
Jon P.

Jon P.

Sam is an outstanding agent, I have used Sam to buy and sell properties for the past few yeas and he is consistently on top of his game. His advice and direction are invaluable which has allowed me to make some very good real estate decisions. Bottom line, Sam knows what he is doing and does it well. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone buying or selling real estate. He is a true professional.
Willi & Patrick T.

Willi & Patrick T.

Dear Mrs. Moreland - We wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic experience working with one of your agents- Mr. Sam Wachnin. Buying a new home can be stressful, but Sam provided sound advice, construction expertise and professional negotiation skills that landed us the home we wanted at a price we would not have received on our own!. He was pleasant to work with and gave us all the attention we needed.Coincidentally we met Sam almost one year earlier. We were in need of a short term rental before we were ready to purchase a new home and were interested in a property Sam was leasing in Steiner Ranch. We all but signed the contract before pulling out in favor of another property. Sam had already stopped marketing the property, he was understandably unhappy, but treated us professionally and we came away with the feeling that he was a “firm but fair” person, the type of guy you would want negotiating on your behalf. So approximately a year later when we were ready to purchase we know exactly who to call. Sam did a outstanding job, we would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Gary & Denise M.

Gary & Denise M.

Dear Sam, A big Texas size thank you for your help with our recent real estate transactions. Selling and buying is a very daunting project. Your advice guidance and professionalism were invaluable in working through the process. You were clear and direct about how the process works and the sequence of events that would take place. There were no surprises in terms of what we control and expect.Preparing and pricing ones home can be a very personal project. You presented us with solid history of comps to clearly see what like houses were and had been selling for. You gave us a realistic price range and sure enough the final price was competitive within that range. You absolutely knew what you were talking about.The twilight photography clearly made the house and pool, look spectacular. Your targets for marketing were right on as traffic was brisk and steady! A job well done!Your help with the new home and negotiations with the builder made our part easy.From researching the builder to looking at the quality of construction you stayed involved. Thanks for the help with the builder, allowing us to be the good cops and you being the hammer when needed. It has been a few months since our business concluded and you continue to follow up with us. You are a class act; a fun guy and now your business. Denise and I would not consider another Austin move without your involvement. We are not looing to move, but if we do you are our guy! Thanks again and feel free to have any prospective client reach out to us if they have any questions about who to use for their transaction.
David & Cheryl C.

David & Cheryl C.

We had a great experience selling our home, and buying a new one, with Sam! He is very knowledgeable on all aspects of the process from staging to closing. Sam's expert guidance, coupled with heart-felt understanding, was reassuring in an otherwise stressful situation. His high energy, and responsiveness made everything run smoothly. We consider Sam not only a fantastic realtor, but also a good friend, and highly recommend him if you are considering selling or buying a home.
S. & R. Keever

S. & R. Keever

Over the past few years we have purchased multiple investment properties and a new personal home with our agent Sam Wachnin. Sam does it all! With Sam’s expertise and guidance, we were able to purchase several rental properties that have provided great ROI, plus they have had significant appreciation. Sam also helped us purchase a new personal home and was instrumental in negotiating a great price and even helped us obtain a significant price reduction after the inspection. We feel very fortunate to have Sam as our Realtor and friend. We can always count on Sam to be in our corner and watch out for our best interests and we are sure he will do the same for you. Sam is passionate about what he does and we highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.
A. & F. Polidoro

A. & F. Polidoro

Sam was referred to us from close friends. He took time to listen to our needs and understood the reasons to ultimately sell and purchase a new house. Sam’s negotiation skills were instrumental in helping us get the terms and navigate the often turbulent process leading to closing.We enthusiastically recommend Sam to our friends and business associates who need a realtor to help them my or sell a home.
Bill & Marie C.

Bill & Marie C.

Sam - I cannot express how satisfied we were with your handling of the sale of my brother's house. The many trips from our house to his were beginning to wear on us and you stepped in and made those trips for us. That is definitely going the extra miles and we really appreciate it! Your professionalism was displayed constantly with the hours spent reviewing each and every offer but also the many hours spent handling all of the details. The price my brother received for his house was the culmination of your dedication and hard work! You are not only a credit to Moreland Properties but to all real estate agents nationwide. Thanks again Sam for a job well done.
John M.

John M.

Dear Sam - It’s been a great experience working with you to sell my 8 cottages. There were challenges because this was a unique property. The cottages were 65 years old and in need of some changes. Your initial suggestions to improve the sale-ability of the property were game changers. I appreciate your knowledge of the market and your creative ideas that were instrumental in preparing the property for sale. I especially appreciated your excellent marketing approach, a willingness to regularly discuss our plan, make and implement necessary changes and work tirelessly to see that we reached our goal. Your familiarity with all the paperwork was also very helpful and saved me a lot of time and headaches. Sam, thank you very much for all you’ve done for me. I’m grateful to know you and your family. I look forward to working with you in the future. You’ll always be “My Real Estate Agent” and I’ll always recommend you to others.
Gary & Denise

Gary & Denise

Sam, Once Denise and I decided that it was time to get ready to sell our house we really appreciated the quick response on finding strong comps in our somewhat specialized community and subsequently settling on a fair market price for the property. The photographer did a great job of shooting the house and amenity areas as well. What is amazing and I tip my hat to you is that none of us had a chance to even put the sales brochure together or for that matter even list it on the MLS before you had two private “pocket showings” and voila the house was sold. No prolonged period of showing, no heartbreak and best of all no hassle and it was sold. The condo that you helped us find to rent while the new house is constructed is working out great and all in the same zip code! We have worked together on a few sales and purchases and in 9 months we get to do it once again. Your market knowledge and networking were outstanding. Always look forward to working with you, you are, “Sam our real estate man”. All the best!
John M.

John M.

Sam works hard for his clients. He is personable and stays on top of things. Have used him to buy and sell properties for quite a few years.
Sherry H.

Sherry H.

Sam has helped us buy and sell 3 different homes, as well as help our daughter and myself with lease homes. He is always there for you and knows the business inside and out. I've always enjoyed working with Sam and trust him to find the best, most honest deals for me in real estate.
Jason J.

Jason J.

Well connected, knowledgeable and professional, Sam Wachnin is an outstanding agent who has an in-depth knowledge of the local Austin market. From the first meeting, he was dedicated and excited about selling our property. Sam conducted a thorough market analysis to help us determine the appropriate listing price. Our house was unique – it was a small single-story home that was extensively remodeled with a very high price per square foot. Sam was pinpoint accurate on the type of buyer who would appreciate the house. He understood and worked with our timeframe, responding quickly to our questions. Our experience was great from start to finish. Sam truly loves what he does, and it shows. We highly recommend Sam Wachnin. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Austin area, I’m sure you’ll have a great experience.
Kayla M.

Kayla M.

We are so thankful Sam helped us sell our home. He was great to work with and kept us informed at every step of the process.
John M.

John M.

I highly recommend Sam! Sam has sold 2 properties for me. He recently sold the home my family lived in for 38 years. Sam wisely recommended a plan of action that brought our house up to code. He also encouraged other helpful ideas to make the house more salable. Sam spent all the time necessary to be available anytime someone wanted to view the house. He also spent many quiet Sundays at the house, the last few months of 2023 were a difficult time to sell in Austin. Sam communicated often and in a timely manner as things took place. Perhaps the most important thing I can say about Sam is he's honest and has the utmost of integrity. Thank you Sam for how you've helped my family.
Deborah V.

Deborah V.

Everyone knows a realtor but no one knows a realtor like Sam Wachnin! Sam is diligent, hardworking and really knows the Austin market. He can handle just about any situation. He was my realtor when I sold my mother’s house in Austin. I live out of state trying to manage some difficult details. When Sam came on board he provided the suggestions, guidance and follow up I needed to get the process started and get the house sold. He handled all issues with grace and professionalism. The property was my parent’s home and stuck in a baby blue time warp. Sam’s suggestions on exactly what to change were on target. Always keeping my budget in mind. When it came to pricing, Sam was spot on: the house sold in 3 days for well over asking price when homes in the area were sitting for months on the market. I highly recommend Sam. if you are looking for an experienced, capable, energetic and professional realtor, look no further, Call Sam Wachnin, you will not be disappointed.
Laszlow M.

Laszlow M.

Sam Wachnin is an outstanding realtor! He was with us through every step of our journey, answering the many questions, and contacting others when needed. He was extremely professional throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home to call their own.

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