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James handled the sale of our house in a tough sellers market with expertise. He perfectly guided us through how to prepare our house for listing and as first time sellers, made it seem easy. His marketing strategy was very effective and we received two full price offers the first weekend of our listing after the open house. He managed the closing and once again, made it seem easy. If you’re ready to sell (or buy), you need James on your team.

I’ve known James for many years and had casually chatted with him about starting the home-buying process because he was always a great go-to person for advice. One Saturday morning, I woke up to a text from him with a couple of houses he felt were worth looking at. Within a few hours, we met up to see three homes in an area that was within my budget, safe, quiet, and not known for foundation issues—something he was very thoughtful about and that was extremely important to us.

I was familiar with the houses because I had already been looking at many on my own, but the entire process felt overwhelming. The very first house we saw was one I remembered from earlier searches because I loved that it was already landscaped and had so much potential. It wasn’t a turnkey home, which is very desirable in this market, but we knew we could make it perfect with renovations. James did an amazing job negotiating a fair price, especially considering the number of upgrades the house needed. I was truly floored by how well he stayed within my budget while still leaving room for renovations.

Everything happened so fast. Two months ago we first stepped into the house, a month ago we closed, and after multiple renovations, we get to move in this weekend! James recommended our mortgage broker, inspector, title company, roofer, and even the seller-paid home warranty company. He’s truly a one-stop shop, which—especially for a somewhat anxious person like me—made the entire process so much easier. I never felt like I had to figure everything out on my own.

Buying a home can be incredibly stressful, but James was with us every step of the way. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again when I’m ready to sell my condo and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

Working with James DeLoney at Haven Path Realty (in Austin, TX) was an exceptional experience from start to finish. He took the time to truly understand who we were as buyers—our priorities, our quirks, and even the things we thought we wanted but weren’t quite sure about. Before every showing, he had already done the legwork: researching the homes, the neighborhoods, and the little details that don’t show up in a listing. It made every visit feel purposeful and efficient.

What impressed us most was his ability to pivot with grace. When we wavered or shifted direction (more than once), he never missed a beat. Instead, he adjusted the search, offered thoughtful guidance, and kept us grounded without ever pushing.

In the end, he delivered exactly what we hoped for but didn’t think we’d actually find—the best house, in the best neighborhood, at the best possible price. His expertise, preparation, and genuine care made all the difference. We couldn’t recommend him more highly. Thanks James! — Rick and Julie D.

James is an amazing agent!

He did a great job of marketing by taking beautiful and professional photos and videos of our home.

He promoted it well on several media platforms and did several open houses that ended up getting us $35,000 over asking price in 7 days!

That is amazing in this current market!

I highly recommend that you hire James as your agent to buy or sell your next house! You will not be disappointed!

James DeLoney has helped me buy and sell multiple properties over the years, and each experience has been outstanding. He sets clear expectations, manages every detail with care, and ensures a smooth, seamless process without surprises. Always a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend him.

Review for James DeLoney: A Realtor Who Goes Above and Beyond

We’ve known James for several years, and he’s been an amazing partner in our real estate journey. He first helped us buy our current home during the height of COVID, navigating a super competitive seller’s market with skill and ease. Most recently, he was instrumental in selling our 30-plus-year-old rental property in Village of Western Oaks, which is zoned to top Austin public schools. Despite the tough buyer’s market, James was dedicated, honest, and thorough as ever.

During the sale of our rental property, James consistently went above and beyond. He was incredibly supportive when dealing with a demanding buyers’ agent and always gave us solid advice on what was worth renovating and what could be left as-is. He even organized service contracts, and in some cases, did some of the work himself. His communication kept us in the loop with timely updates from showings and potential buyers.

Additionally, James really shone when:

1. He met with the buyers to share the unwritten value of having long-standing neighbors on our street, which added a unique personal touch.

2. He stepped in to gather information and schedule contractors, keeping everything on track, especially while we were either away or dealing with illnesses.

3. His advice on cosmetic upgrades, utilities fixes, and furniture staging was spot-on, making the home much more appealing to buyers.

In a time where real estate can be incredibly stressful, James helped make it navigable. His blend of professionalism, personal care, and deep knowledge of the market has consistently exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend James to anyone looking for a realtor who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about his clients’ success.

We worked with James DeLoney in the fall of 2023 to sell our home, and we couldn’t have been more pleased! James brought in a fabulous photographer and videographer to showcase our home online, which created much more foot traffic during a slow real estate market. He also brought in a designer to help stage our home, which helped make it more appealing to a larger group of potential buyers. James helped us get an offer on the house that were happy with and he was wonderful in keeping the transaction moving along and getting to closing in a timely manner. He was always available to answer our questions and the buyer’s. He has a kind and professional demeanor that makes him easy to work with. We had a great experience! Thanks again James

James is an amazing agent and will take the time to understand exactly what you are looking for and stop at nothing to find it. From the very beginning, we were on the same page on what I was looking for. Thanks to his experience we were able to cut out the lesser options and found the perfect home. James made the process amazing and answered any question I could have thought of. I hope to be able to work with James again in the future.

James has helped me buy and sell a home in Austin. He has extensive market knowledge of the Austin area and is a true professional. He’s also thoughtful, kind and takes time to listen before making suggestions. He’s the best realtor i’ve worked with and I highly recommend partnering with him.

James helped us sell our first home. He made the process very smooth for us and efficient. He is also personable yet professional. I would highly recommend James to help you sell or buy your next home! Thanks James 😊

This is the second time we have worked with James, and he again showed himself to be smart, good at figuring out how to make a deal happen, persistent, professional, and a good guy to work with. I cannot imagine a real estate agent that works harder or smarter than James. He is a class act in every respect.

James was extremely knowledgeable & helpful throughout the entire home buying process. I would highly recommend him whether buying or selling a house. Top notch service!!!

James was super helpful and patient all along our home buying process. He invested lot of time in understanding what we were looking for. And because of the housing market conditions we had to change our criteria multiple times along the way and he was super supportive of that. We took more than 4 months to finalize the house and did put multiple offers along the way. He always provided honest, unbiased and frank opinion. His knowledge and resourcefulness about Austin and its neighborhoods is unmatched. I would strongly recommend him.

I loved every step of the process of selling my home with James. From the first phone call, he wanted to know what would be 5 Star experience for ME, then proceeded to create that. I was informed every step of the way of all the options and possibilities that come with selling a house. During my time with James, I had family and work emergencies and he made it possible that selling my place was the least of my worries. Along with treating me like a person and not a transaction, he sold my house in 3 days and over asking price. I’m going to recommend him to everyone I know, and my next sell… I know who to call first!

I can enthusiastically recommend James without hesitation! Jude and I were apprehensive about trying to buy a house in the middle of Austin’s housing boom, but luckily for us we had James guiding us through the process. His familiarity with the market, his calm, thoughtful and professional approach and his reassurance when we wondered if “our” house was out there are just a few of the ways that James consistently exceeded our expectations. I’d give him 6 stars if that was a thing.

Searching for and purchasing a home in this market is incredibly stressful and can be quite overwhelming. I so appreciate how calm, focused and highly informative he was as he guided us through the purchase. We ended up with exactly what we wanted, within the price range we could afford and in the community we desired.

James Delaney is the perfect person you want guiding you thru your home buying and selling needs. He on top of being professional, knowledgeable and easy to contact, is a very friendly and upfront person. If you are looking for a home anywhere in the greater Austin area you would be a fool to not have James at your side.

When my husband and I decided to buy our first home, we called James as our friends spoke very highly of him. James helped explain every step of the home buying process and made things very easy for us especially during a pandemic. He always answered our questions in a timely manner whether it be by call or text. We never felt pressured into giving an offer and James always gave us his professional opinion about locations and home values.

We ended up with a new build which took longer than expected thanks to lumber shortages and covid delays. James helped facilitate the communication between us and the builders and presented our concerns to the sales manager, construction manager, and upper management. A year after signing our contract, we finally got to move into our new home and did not regret one bit having James as our realtor.

I highly recommend working with James if you’re in the market to buy or sell your home!

James Deloney is a thoroughly wonderful realtor. We met him only recently when we needed to find a real estate agent to help sell our family property. He was the first realtor we interviewed and because we liked him so much, he was also the last. He met and exceeded all our criteria: he is honest, intelligent, an excellent communicator, he’s hard-working (an understatement), knowledgeable, has integrity, is a phenomenal problem-solver, has amazing resources, and he’s a joy to work with. That James Deloney always went above and beyond and because our experience with him was so favorable, we would recommend him wholeheartedly for any realty needs in the Austin area.

James was absolutely amazing to work with during our home buying process! I couldn’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for personable & knowledgeable experts in the area. Being out of state homebuyers, he took the time to explain the home buying process in Texas and worked to understand what we were looking for. He was awesome communicator and on top of all the little details that came up.

He knows what it takes to secure a house in an extremely competitive market, and when it came time to negotiate, fought hard for us. So thankful to have him on our side throughout, and we absolutely love our new home!

Our daughter (and our money) recently moved to the University of Texas:) We considered buying a condo for her near campus as it seemed like a wise investment. We don’t live in the area, so there were a lot of moving parts trying to identify the right property, make an offer in the competitive Austin market, get the place inspected, and close all while out of town. Thankfully we had James DeLoney on our team. He did all the heavy lifting for us and found our daughter a great condo right near campus in a very safe area for a great price. The property checked all our boxes. We couldn’t recommend him more if you’re looking for an investment property. Now our daughter (and our money) are doing very well in Austin.

James has helped us through the home buying process twice now. Both times were excellent experiences. He’s a talented realtor, advisor, and advocate as a buyer and seller. His knowledge of the market, areas, schools, etc. is vast. James recently helped us secure our “forever” home, but if we were to venture into a new property he would find us the perfect home.

We met James by chance in early 2012 and just a few months later he helped us buy our first house. Since that time he has become a trusted family friend and advisor and we’re very fortunate to know him. Home buying in Austin can be difficult. But, James’ knowledge, honesty and work ethic has always allowed us to feel confident throughout the process from start to finish. We wholeheartedly recommend James if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Austin.

James is absolutely amazing to work with! He has helped my husband and I purchase two homes already (the first in 2012 and the second in 2020). He’s so patient, easy to talk to and work with, explains everything, has valuable knowledge and honest practical opinions and you never feel any pressure to make a decision you’re not 100% comfortable with! We trust him wholeheartedly and have enjoyed working with him throughout the years!

This is our second time working with James. In this latest transaction we bought and sold properties.

James guided us through the purchase process expertly, beginning with helping us define the locations and prices that worked for us so we could better focus our search. He then worked diligently to show us those properties of greatest interest, and he was always prepared with informative data. When we decided to make an offer, James was able to use his considerable skill and knowledge to negotiate a stubborn seller down to an acceptable price. Finally, he shepherded us through the closing process, making it easy and stress free.

In the sale of our home, James helped us prepare our property for sale, highlighting those things that were highest priority to repair/replace/improve in order to maximize demand and sale price. In doing so, he assisted in sourcing reliable maintenance, repair, and cleaning providers (at reasonable prices). Next, James worked with an excellent staging service (GoldieElla’s Home Staging & Design) and photographer to produce top quality marketing materials (photos, virtual tour, video, etc.) and a one of kind experience for potential buyers who toured the property. Through his various sales and marketing activities, James was able to generate 5 offers in our 1st 3 days on market. Having so many offers was fantastic because it pushed the offer prices above list and ensured that we were able to quickly accept both primary and backup offers. This was all the more impressive because we went on market at a price which was at the very high end of comps in our area. In part because James secured a signed backup contract, the period from contract to close was extremely smooth and free of any attempts by the buyers to re-negotiate price or terms. In fact, we closed only 3 weeks after going under contract!

In summary, James experience, skill, and deep knowledge produced fantastic results for us, and we’ll definitely be working with him again. If you’re buying or selling real estate in the Austin area, you won’t find anyone better than James DeLoney.

My husband and I recently closed on the perfect property for us. Not only did we find the perfect property, we had the privilege of working with THE PERFECT agent…James DeLoney. We’ve been bragging on him to all of our friends and family. James is professional, attentive, patient, responsive and personal. We never felt our time with James was just business and transactional; we felt that we were working with a friend that cared about us and our journey to ownership from start to finish. James, you have spoiled us to never work with anyone else but you..THANK YOU for everything and for being so awesome and perfect for us!

Living so happy in Southwest Austin, EYC

James helped my wife and I relocate from another state, and I could not be more happy with the experience. Whether it be checking out properties and giving us video, or even asking probing questions and getting us details, James has been a pleasure to work with the entire process. I would use and recommend him to anyone looking for real estate services.

So I had a fairly quick transition from another state that required me to find the perfect home to live in, the beginning of my time with James was fantastic with personal videos and a personal touch which made me comfortable with choosing James as our realtor.

James never forced a decision and gave great feedback throughout the process. It was more than just buying a home and the time with him was all about how to provide the best experience and give the best references possible. His level of service and knowledge will continue to put him at the top.

James and I had several touch points daily during the process and we navigate quickly through what I thought would be a dreaded process. Even after finding the perfect home and settling in James continues to reach out to follow up and care for us as if we were family. My wife and I are thankful for him and the time he put into finding us something that is a dream we have always desired.

Highly recommended and as a business owner his head and heart are in the right place. He cares deeply about people he serves and even more about the community he is involved with. Please support him.

James did an outstanding job for us. He is very thorough, very professional and knowledgeable, does his homework, and provided us with a thorough review of the Austin real estate market. In addition, he is one of the nicest agents he not only applies his professionalism but includes the human side which makes the process very smooth.

James and Kim did lots of homework, staged our property so nice.

We sold our house in three days!!!

With that I’m telling you everything.

James is a consummate professional with immaculate attention to detail and a broad knowledge of real estate. He pulled out all the stops with staging (best staging I’ve seen – any several others made the same comments), photographing, marketing, and ultimately selling my home in a slow-moving neighborhood while having to compete with new construction. Thanks to James’ hard work and chasing down every last lead, we got 2 offers and sold for full asking price. James was always a step ahead anticipating what action we’d need to take next. Having an experienced and engaged realtor/broker is like having an veteran airline pilot: when something goes awry, they’ve seen it before and it’s a matter of routine for them to address and keep things on course.

The level of service I received from James was truly impeccable. From my very first phone call with James through the entire home buying process, James continually impressed me with his detailed market knowledge, attention to detail and negotiation skills. He was incredibly responsive and reliable.

I was a first time home buyer with a ton of questions and very little knowledge of the home buying process. James walked me through every step, making sure I was informed and prepared. Every time I had a concern, regardless of how ridiculous or insignificant it may have actually been, James was there to put my mind at ease.

James did a great job of listening to our needs and understanding what was important to us. His approach was uniquely professional and genuine. I never felt like James was an agent, more of a trusted advisor and friend.

If you’re looking to buy a home in Austin, I strongly recommend working with James.

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with James. We are relocating to Austin. We told him about our needs and wants, and he spent two days driving us around, showing us homes and giving us the lay of the land. His knowledge of the area is unparalleled, and he is a consummate professional. He negotiated checklist items with our builder, checked on the property regularly, and accommodated a cross country closing. We were selling our old house and someone would ask us questions about our new house in TX and we’d say “all is fine there, James is in charge.” Having worked with other realtors in the past, there is zero chance I’d use anyone but James.

I just had to write a review for the excellent service I received from James Deloney and his HavenPath Realty for my home buying process this past Autumn. I certainly must commend James and his assistant Kimberly for the outstanding knowledge, attention, and care they provided for me during this experience, so he is very much worth recommending. The caption he has trademarked of “Leading You Home” was and is a truism that showed itself during this whole procedure. Thank you so much James for all that you did during this process, I certainly appreciate it and have high regard for what you did and how you go about it. Julian Bruno

Very Honest, details oriented, and patient. James will provide very detail information and provide honest opinion regarding the house and area. Pleasure to work with.

James is one the best realtors you can wish for. His honest opinion and knowledge helped us to make best possible decision regarding our purchase. His patient and his dedication brought us comfort and peace of mind to find the best possible house. He follow up through out the process and respond to all questions in minimum possible time. We loved his straight forward answers and ethical standards. If you are looking for someone to find you your dream house he is the one.

I cannot say how awesome of an experience it was to have James as our realtor. He was professional, courteous, and above all honest. He provided insight like no other which made hard decisions easy ones. I would highly recommend you try him out. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks James!!!

Erik, Krystal & Isabel

James is an amazing agent! This was my first home purchase and I have heard stories of how difficult it can be, but James made it simple and enjoyable. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone that is in the market to buy a home.

I recently sold my home in Austin, TX - we had our first offer in 4 hours and eventually had five offers, all of them above list price. James DeLoney was my realtor - I’d hire James any day and twice on Sunday. James was very professional, diligent and conscientious. He knows the Austin market very well - he explained the sale process very clearly and patiently and guided me thru the updates that my house needed, to be competitive in the market place and to get the most sale price. He is very easy to work with - very important for me was the communications - James is very easy to get ahold of (I prefer text and emails - and James was always easy to get ahold of) and his answers were very clear. James and Kim make a great realtor/interior decorator team. Kim helped me pick out the granite countertops, the backsplash, the paint colors and the chandeliers. Both James and Kim were very aware of my budget limits and worked to stay within the limits. Both of them went above and beyond the call of duty (and when I ended up in the hospital due to an injury they even drove me back home from the hospital - bless them for such help). Eventually we ended up as family friends - that is hard to find these days. James is very detail oriented and will not leave any stone unturned to get the most value. I would whole heartedly recommend James for any real estate needs, and I’d definitely work with James for my own real estate needs as well.

I couldn’t have asked for a better home selling experience than the one I had with James. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional and definitely went above and beyond! From start to finish James made the process smooth and as stress free as possible!

We’ve used James to buy two houses and sell one over the last 8 years. His two best qualities: customer service and negotiation. James has become a good friend, but those two qualities are what will bring us back to him when it’s time to buy or sell again.

James will make you feel like you are his number one client at all times. He’s extremely patient and low pressure, yet is usually able to tour homes with almost no notice. He’s mastered the art of negotiation and helped me to realize how many things go into a good offer.

On the selling side, James puts a lot of time into making sure his listings shine. He hosted multiple open houses, marketed our property well and helped us sell our house on the first weekend.

I highly recommend James as both a buyers agent and sellers agent.

We were first referred to James in 2008 by a good friend. We were looking for our first house back then and James was great. Looking back, the entire process was quite simple. James found the house we ended up buying. He guided us through the inspection, negotiation, financing and closing. And he was great at keeping in touch afterwards: from reminding us to file our homestead exemption, to just being a good friend.

Fast forward to 2016 when we wanted to move a little closer to work. Despite having a great experience with James, we decided to interview a few other realtors. Don’t get me wrong, we love James. But James was the only realtor we’d ever dealt with. We didn’t interview other realtors back in 2008, we just jumped right in. So we talked to several referrals from friends. We cold called a few listing agents, and called some highly reviewed realtors. Most were great, but we felt like something was missing. James has a low pressure, professional, friendly style that is tough to beat. He’s quick to return calls, emails and texts. He follows through and keeps his word.

So we called James and asked if he’d sell our house and help us buy a new one. We were a bit more picky when looking for our second house, but James didn’t flinch. He had no problem working with us for months and months. Despite having other clients at the time, we always felt like we were number one. In a hot market, it’s important to have someone flexible. We’d tour houses within hours of hitting MLS. James would find pocket listings that weren’t listed. He really went above and beyond to help us.

James’ experience really paid off when we finally found a home. Simply put, James has mastered the offer and negotiation part of the process. He knew all the “tricks” and really helped us to put our best offer forward. Our second home was much more complicated than in 2008 and James didn’t disappoint. Above all else, this part of the process is why I’d recommend James. There’s two sides to every deal, and I always felt like I was armed with the more experienced of the two sides.

Selling our house was a similar story. James was great. We had our hands full with the new house, so he handled pretty much everything. He had a lot of recommendations, but never pressured us into anything. Our house sold in the first weekend. We’re convinced this was due to the effort he put into the listing. From advising us on what to prepare, to staging, to marketing, to multiple open houses, to his rolodex of contacts, James experience again paid off.

I can’t recommend James enough. He’s become a good friend and someone I’ll turn to the next time it’s time to buy or sell.

I just want to said, Thank you very much to James! He did an incredible, impecable, and awesome job! Sale out my property, after a ver bad experience with other agent. Buying my new home, after a very long search! Also helping me with the mortgage process. But, I also discover a beautiful human been, who does a lot for the community, like helping people to built home for very poor families, and foster kids. Thanks, James! You are and angel! Reina

James was a great asset in getting our house sold. He guided us through the process and was very honest with us of what it would take to sell our home. He was very knowledgeable in regards to what was going on with the market in our area and the current shifts that were taking place.

Before the initial meeting, he had already done his homework! He had looked at comps, contacted our builder, looked at tax info, and had an idea of what we should list for.

I highly recommend James. He was easy to work with and kept in contact through the entire process, providing us weekly (if not more often) updates.

working with James was an end-to-end fantastic experience. incredibly helpful with knowledge of the location considerations, our selected builder of choice, and the build/loan/close process. he was encouraging of our sections and did a fantastic job of providing objective feedback to help us in our decision making. without hesitation I recommend James to anyone in the home buying market!

James couldn’t have been a bigger help than he was. Very knowledgeable about the entire process and walked us through each step. Made a very big step in our lives feel like it was the easiest thing we ever did. If you need a house in the greater Austin area James is the man you need to see.

My husband and I recently decided to sell our home. I asked my friend who works for a title company who she would recommend for a realtor. Her answer was “James DeLoney!” My friend was spot on. Mr. DeLony was wonderful. Very professional and knowledgable! Sold our house in record time for over asking price. We highly recommend working with James DeLoney!

James has a deep understanding of Austin’s real estate market. He took his time to help us find the right house in the right area of Austin. There was never any pressure to buy, and there was never any doubt that James was looking out for us. When we decided on a new build, James made sure we got the best possible deal, maximizing all builder incentives available to us. Due to James’ efforts, we paid almost nothing in closing costs (excluding down payment). He expertly guided us through the buying process, and we felt almost no stress thanks to his efforts. I highly recommend James’ services to anyone looking to purchase in Austin.

James is a fantastic agent. He guided us in our first time home purchase from start to finish, taking care to understand our preferences and looking out for our best interests.

Previously, we’d worked with a different agent and we came very close to purchasing a property that, in hindsight, would’ve been a poor fit.

We were lucky to have a friend recommend James. He took time to show us various areas of Austin so that we could better understand where we might like to live.

Ultimately, we landed on a new build that we loved, and James guided us through the process with care and expertise. From time to time, James had to bull dog the builder for various purposes, and we were grateful to have a knowledgable advocate in our corner. He also visited the property throughout the build process and sent us videos of the progress. James also worked very hard to get us the best deal, maximizing builder incentives, and ensured we understood the volumes of paperwork accompanying our home purchase.

The long and short of it: if you’re looking to buy a home, James is your guy.

James has been GREAT, we couldn’t ask for a better realtor. As first time buyers, my husband and I had many questions. James patiently answered all of them. He took the stress off the whole home buying process. He kept in touch with us a WHOLE year before we were even in a position to buy. When we first met him, he referred us to someone who could help us with our credit, which took seven months for credit repair, well James kept in touch this whole time. He went to every appointment with us, including buyer walk thru (all 3 of them). He is very patient and NOT pushy at all and always recommending suggestions in this process. He even called and set up the appointment for our building inspector so that we would have one less thing to worry about. I could go on and on. James is the one I will recommend to everyone thinking of buying a house.

James went above and beyond to make sure my home selling process went as smoothly as possible. His negotiation skills are top notch and I was very pleased with the overall outcome.

James was on top of everything during the entire selling process and kept us updated on what was being done and what needed to be done. Highly recommended.

James DeLoney’s input in the buying process of a home is the voice of reason, understanding, and patience in this somewhat stressful endeavor. His hard work and responsiveness was the assurance needed for us to stay positive and confident while awaiting approval of closing on our home. James will not disappoint your expectations.

James was amazing! He is very caring and prompt. We ran into some issues with our mortgage company and he fought to get us the best! We are forever grateful!

When my wife and I (and twin 6 year olds) began looking to make a move from Chicago to Austin we didn’t know where to start. We knew nothing about Austin, had no friends in the area and no realtor.

My wife was browsing homes on the www.havenpathrealty.com website and shortly thereafter was contacted by James as a follow up. James was very professional and did not pressure us whatsoever to make him our designated realtor.

We had planned a long weekend visit to simply check out the area on our own and James offered to assist us.

Initially we were leery to take him up on his offer as we didn’t want to get locked into an unknown realtor who we had never met.

Looking back… taking him up on his offer and deciding to work with James was the best decision we ever made!

James spent two full days with us on that initial weekend visit, taking us to see all the different areas in Austin and setting up and coordinating about 15 different showings. That initial visit was extremely productive and we were able to quickly determine what you get for the money in the different areas of Austin and whittle down to a few key areas to focus our home search going forward.

James never asked or pressured us to sign any form of contract with him and his intimate knowledge of the Austin area having grown up there was extremely helpful.

Just as an example of key things that James pointed out during the search process:

• Ensured we understood about MUD’s (Municipal Utility Districts) and the ramifications to purchasing a home in these areas. A MUD area relies on private utility companies (gas, electric, waste removal) to service the area due to lack of city infrastructure that likely will result in additional/higher taxes which drive up your total cost of ownership. • Traffic issues/challenges to be considered based on the area to be considered • Airport accessibility (I fly a lot) • School rankings and accessibility • Property tax implications by area • James himself went and previewed the property and videotaped it and sent to us to review remotely (since we lived in Chicago flying to Austin every time a potential property came up was out of the question) • James himself represented us at the inspection and videotaped the issues and sent to us to review remotely • James himself arranged for the inspector to come back and ensure all items were properly fixed previous to close • James suggested and coordinated a great supporting cast along the way (inspection company, lender, etc.) to ensure the whole buying process went smooth and without issue • When multiple offers came in on the home (including a competing full cash offer) that we now own, James suggested a competitive “best and final offer” that ensured we were selected to purchase the property without overpaying (he did a full analysis based on recent sales in the area) based on value of the home.

These are just a few things that come to mind… there are simply too many to list.

In the end, James went above and beyond to make the whole home search and purchase process went as stress free and smooth as possible.

Having someone like that to represent you when you are half way across the country is crucial to your peace of mind.

We now consider James our first friend in Austin and have already recommended him as a realtor to others. If you are searching for a home in the Austin area I would strongly recommend that you contact James to assist you.

James is the best agent we could have wished for! He does care about his clients. He will not only get you the best deal but he will work with you in everything you need. Thanks to him we got the best rate in the market for our mortgage, a smoking house for a smoking price, he saved us from bad investments and guided us throughout the whole process. While other agents did not even seemed interested in hearing our needs, James took the challenge and worked with us, he went out of his way many times. He understands any real estate process is stressful and eases it with his awesome communication skills, he will keep you informed about anything you need. He will not let you down. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and knows how to keep a good fight with the other party. I will keep him in my contacts for any real estate needs for myself, family and friends. Thank you James for helping us find the house of our dreams!

Honestly I don’t know where to start. This guy is AWESOME! The first time I met him to list my house, when I left from that meeting I was sure he was the right person. I was right! James was outstanding. He was knowledgeable. He went above and beyond what I expected. To those of you reading this review I cannot express enough how you will not be disappointed in his service. My house sold in record timing. We came across a little hiccup but with his expertise he was able and knowledgeable of what to do. I was at ease during the entire process. This is your guy pick up the phone and call him now… trust me you will be writing a similar review when it’s all said and done! One last thing. I even cried at closing because as we all know selling a house is a major event in one’s life, and I could not have done this without having someone that truly knows the industry. Once again thank you Mr. DeLoney.

I was introduced to James about 4 to 5 years ago when he helped me buy a condo. Recently, he also helped me buy a home. He’s very knowledgeable of the Austin Market and knows where to look. James is always willing to help me with any questions I may have. Even though the purchase of the home has been completed, James still keeps in touch and is willing to answer any questions I may have since I am leasing the home to a couple tenants myself without management (something very new to me). James goes above and beyond being a great realtor. I consider him a friend. If I’m ever in the market for another property, I know who to ask. Go with James. You won’t be disappointed.

I first contacted James about a year ago. I was currently living/working out of state and looking for the perfect retirement location. He escorted me around the Austin area - pointed out areas of interest, recommended local restaurants, events, and attractions while filling me in on the various neighborhoods and the real estate market in the area. And while I didn’t need much of a “push”, he was instrumental in selling me on the benefits of Austin life.

He continued to send regular e-mails throughout the year showing me statistics on some listed properties that met my general requirements and updates on changes in the dynamic Austin real estate market in general.

When I finally retired and made the move to Texas, he was on hand to assist me in getting trough the pre approval process. He maintained a constant search of listings as soon as they hit the market and basically held my hand throughout the entire process.

I can’t begin to express my gratitude. He made the process flow smoothly, kept me informed and on track every step of the way.

James was a complete professional. He listened to our needs and delivered incredible response time to questions and inquiries. in a fast moving market, James would always be a set ahead, and made the experience as easy as possible.

I highly recommend James. He was an enormous help to me as a first time home buyer. James is very tech savvy which made signing offers and the contract very convenient. He is very well organized and will make sure he stays on top of the last detail. James will aggressively work to get you the best deal on the property you want. James has extensive knowledge of the Austin area. I will be using him for all my future realty needs.

James was very professional and made the entire home buying experience enjoyable and easy. He went over and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied with everything about the home. He worked with both the listing agent and our loan officer in a timely manner.

James instructed me in the arts of house staging and once staged the house sold in under two days. Genuine talent and extensive connections earned me hefty profit on my investment ensuring my next home purchase will be a snap! Thanks James.

James has stuck with me through a rather complicated deal. He’s had to explain and re-explain some issues to me, and he always does this patiently and thoroughly. I wouldn’t use any other broker.

As a seller I had a great experience with James. He’s very easy to chat with clearly knows his profession’s in’s and outs. James is also a very good person who will look after his clients best interest. James had a great attitude and should be an example for other realtor’s to emulate. Haven Path Realty ROCKS!

Loved working with James. Always professional and very clear at time of delivering important information. We found our house in just two trips!

The most wonderful thing - being provided with a spreadsheet of how and when things were scheduled to happen. Why doesn’t ever agent provide this handy tool? For a busy person like me this was awesome. Kept me informed of changes in a timely manner. When the closing was delayed by the seller he listened to my complaining and gave soothing responses. And then, at the closing he presented me with fab chocolates and wine - wonderful! Wiped all those frustrating memories of the process right out of my head :).

James took the time to listen carefully to what I was looking for in my home, regarding condition, location and my many other specifics. He keenly used my criteria to locate several properties that were a great fit for me, and ultimately matched me with a home that exceeded my original expectations. James also researched home prices in the area , before I made my offer, to help me negotiate a much better price. He is always on top of the new listings and is very prompt and courteous. If I decide to sell my home or to buy another, I will definitely use James as my agent, again. I trust James’ experience and knowledge, would certainly recommend him to anyone that I know.

James did a great job! Buying a house and selling my home at the same time, wasn’t easy, but James was very organize and always protecting me. Everything become great! I am very happy in my new home as well the family that bought my house. Reina Morris

James was a fabulous help to me in my most recent home purchase. He screened all the houses and only sent those links that fit my criteria. Then when we found a great match, James advised a strategy to make my offer appealing to the seller with multiple offers pending. He recommended an experienced home inspector that was super reasonable and helped me to select those items for the seller to fix without alienating them. James sent a helpful timeline and list of numbers so I could complete all the necessary details before closing. It was a super easy close thanks to his guidance. I would recommend James to anyone buying in this “hot” market….you need a pro to compete and close the deal.

James was extremely professional and dedicated to finding us a family home. He was more than willing to work around our schedule on evenings and weekends to go look at houses. We were impressed by his thoroughness and commitment to us as a client and ended up getting a great home.

Having known James DeLoney for twenty years, I can say that his strengths as a human being carry over well in his approach to real estate: diversely educated, high character, integrity, and honor, and a level of empathy that allows him to assess needs and preferences on an individual basis, creating a personable one on one approach that favors the client.

My ex husband and I had a house that we needed to sell ASAP. The house was in great need of repair and updating and James was very instrumental in helping us decide what HAD to be done and what would be nice to be done. He helped us decide how much to spend on projects so that we wouldn’t be over improving and price ourselves out of the current market. And James suggested some improvements that would help the house sell very quickly once it was on the market. James kept in very close contact with us and was well prepared when the house was completed and had already had a “coming soon” sign in the yard. He designed flyers and listings so just pictures needed to be added when the house was staged. James arranged an open house the very first weekend the house was listed and it sold the first week. I am very grateful for James’ assistance and expertise and I would recommend him to family or friend.

As a buyers representative James negotiation skills helped tremendously when we were faced with multiple challenges during the contract process. He helped the seller understand the true market value of their property and worked hard to make certain we didn’t overpay.

James helped us find our new home, and working with James was an excellent experience. James was very patient and walked us through every step of the home buying process. He set our expectations clearly and even explained steps of the mortgage process. James spent time getting to know us enough that he had a great sense of what we were looking for. Every time we went to look at houses (and there were several times), he was patient and provided great insight to how the space could work or not for us. When we finally made a choice on a house and put in an offer, James offered counsel on how much to offer, what to expect, and negotiated us a great price. He even went above and beyond and negotiated the sellers pay for a one year home warranty. James held our hands throughout this entire process and was a wonderful Realtor. I would recommend him to friends, family, and you. If we ever move again (we are still unpacking so at this point that seems unlikely) we will use him again, FOR SURE!

James is a well-informed individual that has your best interest in mind. He has a firm grasp of the Austin market and does a great job of explaining all the different scenarios involved with purchasing or selling a home. He makes the process easy. James was able to sell my home quickly at the best possible price. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my sale.

James is running a top-notch operation at Haven Path Realty. He helped me get my first house and is helping me find the next one. Mr. DeLoney has driven my family across the city searching for our current property and coaching me on the key points to prepare a home for sale. His market newsletter is always informative and definitely lets me know the market was right for a change of address. Like a true professional, James makes reality look easy, and I’ll never look further than Haven Path for my next home.

I had a wonderful experience with James DeLoney. He was very professional but very personable. I am a brand new home buyer and considering the time constraint James I were working under, he kept his cool about everything and never stressed about not being able to find a home for me. We searched for homes for a little over a months time, and finally found the perfect one that I closed on recently. James paid close attention to my style, details, and price range. He never showed me anything that was over my budget. He was very honest about the properties and I felt very comfortable asking every possible question I had, even dumb questions! When the lenders would send me paper work to sign, James would run through it first and then explain all the information to me. Whenever we looked at a property together, he was very patient in allowing me to take my time walking around the home, and was very knowledgeable and prepared for questions about the property. He was NEVER aggressive or pushed me to like a particular home. He also worked with my parents and was very patient with their demands as well. During our last walk through with the builder, James carefully inspected the home for every little detail and used up more tape than I did! It was so helpful to have an extra set of keen eyes. As a first time home buyer, James really came through for me. I don’t think I would have had such an amazing first experience if it had not been for James. I feel as though I have developed a friendship with James and hope to continue to work with him in the future. I would definitely, absolutely, positively recommend James to any of my friends or colleagues. He is patient, kind, honest, organized, detailed oriented, and fun!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience with James DeLoney for our very first home purchase. James met with us in person to walk us through the home buying process, helped narrow down exactly what we were looking for and the best neighborhood for us, toured 20+ homes for over a month and looked at 5+ homes over the course of one weekend with us, resulting in our finding the right one! James was always honest with us on affordability, the neighborhood, schools, and personal recommendations. We never felt like he was trying to pressure us or steer us in one direction, and we are 100% happy with our house, neighborhood, and final sale price for our Windsor Park home. James was also exceptionally helpful during the closing process - he walked through our final house selection multiple times with us to insure inspections had gone well and we were 100% happy with the house and any repairs needed, and he answered any all concerns that came up along the way. My husband and I would highly recommend James DeLoney to anyone with real estate needs!

From the beginning, James was a professional, knowledgeable and patient realtor. He listened to my priories and, as we began viewing houses, I sensed he was genuinely looking for a place that would meet MY needs. At the end of our first day, there was no pressure to make a hasty move. I appreciated that so much.! The next time we met, I found my house! He followed up with a checklist of things to make my transition easy James was always accessible when I had questions. I recommend contacting him. You’ll be impressed, I promise!

When it comes to make a life-long decision like buying a house (or selling a house), there is no better person than James DeLoney and his team of Professionals. This group will make sure you’ll get what you are looking for. We highly recommend HavenPath realty for your realty needs.

Sincerely, Hugo & Martha Reta

James helped me sell my home in May 2013. He was there for me throughout the entire process, and he was able to help me get the highest price per square foot for my neighborhood, thus maximizing my return on my property! He assisted me from the very beginning, when I was preparing for the listing, until the date I closed, when he was there with me at the title company. He answered all of my questions along the way & helped me get through all the hurdles, like contract negotiation, inspection & appraisal. I really appreciated what he did for me. He really helped ease one of the most stressful events one can experience. I am grateful I had him on my team! Thank you, James!

I can’t speak highly enough of the effort and attention James Deloney put into helping me find my home. The house we found was a perfect match for me, and the transaction went through seamlessly and promptly. But it wasn’t just the service; James brings that intangible extra to the table, and now, even after the sale has been complete for some time, I am still in regular contact with James and he has continued to make himself and his vast knowledge of Austin real estate available. As a matter of fact, after all we’ve been through I even consider him a friend now, and that in and of itself makes the experience of working with him truly unique. Thank you James and Havenpath. All future real estate transactions will definitely go through you!

I have had interactions with many real estate agents during my time as a real estate investor and I can honestly say that James is the most knowledgeable and professional real estate agent that I have worked with. I actually met James when he was representing the buyer for a property I was selling. I was very impressed with the way he handled the transaction and his knowledge of the local market so I decided to stay in touch with him and use him to represent me while buying a home. We closed on my new home last year and James helped my get a great deal on a house in South Austin in exactly the location I was wanting for much less than I was expecting to pay. I was very busy with work at the time so it was reassuring to know that James was in charge of every step of the process and kept up with all the important dates so that I didn’t have to worry about anything. And even now he still stays with in touch with me to remind me of important things such as how to file for a homestead tax exemption, something that will save me thousands of dollars. I plan to do business with James again in the near future and I recommend him to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell a property in Austin!!

James Deloney sold a house for us in December of 2009. The market had just hit rock bottom, we were stubborn about our asking price (yet needed a quick sale), and it was the dead of winter. Despite it all, James rose to the challenge, holding multiple open houses and marketing our sale at every opportunity. The house sold in a timely manner and at the price we wanted.

James knows the Austin real estate market, he listens to his clients, and he rises to whatever the situation may be to satisfy his clients. He is my realtor and I recommend him without hesitation.

James has been a wonderful realtor and now, friend. He helped me find my house in just 3 months. From the beginning, James knew I was on the hunt for a house and wanted to work as quickly as possible for the end of the year. He made the process so quick and easy.

As a first time buyer, James was so kind to always review everything in a timely manner and answer any of my questions. I can’t emphasize ANY enough. I was probably asking the weirdest (and dumbest) questions as a rookie, but he was always so patient and didn’t once become frustrated with my incessant questioning.

James never once pressured me into considering a house. He always waited patiently during walk throughs and allowed me to come to my own decisions and opinions. He would offer his professional/personal opinion and I always appreciated his honesty. He would also ask questions that I would never think to ask. He’s a wonderful partner to have, especially if this is your first time buying!

During my final walk through for the home I purchased, James was on top of taping anything and everything that was faulty! He looks up and down and everywhere for any inkling of mistakes! Good keen eye!

Give him a call and you won’t be disappointed!

James was tremendously helpful as I purchased my first home. I was very nervous getting started, but James provided information and support every step of the way and ensured everything ran as smoothly as possible. He was always very responsive when I had questions or concerns and stayed on top of the builder to make sure they followed through on dealing with any issues that arose. I’m thrilled with my home and very grateful for James’ help! I’ve recommended James several times already and will continue to do so.