Jon & Jeana Youness - June 30, 2010

Dan Washburn,

Thank you so much for all of your hard work in selling our house. With your help, we were able to get our house under contract within 9 days of listing and at over 98% of list price!!! You were EXTREMELY helpful in dealing with all of the road bumps. You helped us save over $6,000 compared to a standard listing!!!!! Thanks again for everything!!

Sincerely,
Jon & Jeana Youness
Richardson, TX

Dick Avery - May 13, 2010

My business dealings with Dan Washburn have shown him to be professional, thorough, and extremely competent. I recently listed a property with him and we had a contract in 30 days and closed weeks later, all done in a tough market.

I highly recommend him!

Dick Avery
Plano TX.

Sean Monahan - May 12, 2010

I was fairly reticent when first looking at homes to buy, as I had never made such a large purchase before. My boss highly recommended his Realtor, Dan Washburn. When visiting homes, Dan was very knowledgeable in pointing out features I would like or dislike. When I did make an offer on a home I was a little nervous. Dan kept me constantly informed and was a reassuring presence all the way through the buying process. About a week after moving in I received my Buyer’s Cash Rebate check from TDR, which was a great way for me to buy my new bedroom set. All in all, I highly recommend Dan Washburn as a Realtor; he'll work with you at your pace, is very friendly, and at the end of the day helped me find the right place to call my new home.

Sean Monahan
Plano, TX

Jeanne Van Breeman - May 3, 2010

Knowledgeable, diligent, efficient, patient, kind, tactful, perseverant...These are the personal qualities of the man who listed, sold, and closed on my house in 30 days.

Thank you, Dan Washburn

Jeanne Van Breeman
Southlake, TX.

Paul J. Violand of Trailside Treehouses - April 4, 2010

I just wanted to thank you for handling the sale of my duplex last month. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

I have dealt with many a realtors and real estate agents over the years building my portfolio. Most of the transactions were less than friendly, more businesslike in a negative way, and at times adversarial. It was a breath of fresh air to meet a realtor who advertised honestly, respected the tenants privacy, and who followed through with leads even if you were not the one getting most of the commission. Very rare indeed.

I would be happy to use your services in the future. I saved almost 3% by listing with you. That equated to almost 10,000$. No other broker would list for less than 6% which in today’s market is not realistic.

Regards,

Greg Copeland - March 25, 2010

Texas Discount Realty did a great job in helping me buy my new home. Aaron was very efficient and helpful in getting my through the buying process so that I could get into my home with a minimal amount of hassle. I got my rebate within two days of closing. I can strongly recommend Texas Discount Realty.

Johnny & Jill Trejo - October 13, 2009

It is with great pleasure that we write to recommend the services of Aaron Farmer. He made the home buying process very easy and painless for us. Aaron listened to what we wanted and did not pressure us to look beyond the parameters we set. He was very patient with us throughout our search. The entire process, from the day we contacted him about being our Realtor, to the day we closed on our house ran incredibly smooth. In addition, he was also able to provide us with really great recommendations for people in the field to aid us, from the loan officer  to the house inspector. Aaron’s advice and guidance through this process was priceless. His attention to detail, knowledge of the field and no-pressure approach were greatly appreciated. We can't imagine going through this process with anyone but him. Anybody that buys or sells property in Austin or the surrounding area and does not use Aaron will surely have a less than optimal experience.

Sincerely,

Johnny & Jill Trejo

Yen Ong - September 24, 2009

Dan Washburn,

We wish to thank you for your unrelenting drive towards our acquisition of a beautiful piece of land in Irving. When we found Texas Discount Realty due to its Buyer's Cash Back Rebate program, we were expecting to perform the majority of the administration ourselves, given our understanding of how such program was made possible to begin with. However, we were very much pleasantly comforted when you willingly championed the process towards resolving the property-related issues which should have been the responsibility of the Seller's Agent. Without your dedicated service towards our cause, we would still be without closure on the acquisition.

On top of the great service, we also received a cash back check within 3 business days after the closing. We greatly appreciate what you have done for us and trust that we have found our Go-To agent, for future opportunities.

Respectfully,

Yen Ong AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP

Brian & Lezlie Bridgewater - August 3, 2009

We had an excellent experience with Dan Washburn of Texas Discount Realty (TDR) in purchasing our new home. We chose an FHA loan, which unfortunately required significant oversight from my wife, myself, and Dan to get the loan closed. Dan was extremely proactive in the process in helping keep both documents and communications moving between the Bank, Title Company, Seller, and our selves. We do not feel we would have gotten our loan closed without his help! This was our 3rd time to work with Dan Washburn and TDR and have greatly appreciated his honesty and help! We would highly recommend Dan if you plan to buy or sell your home!

Brian & Lezlie Bridgewater
Dallas

Bryan Kirchenbauer - July 27, 2009

I was really pleased with the level of service that Dan Washburn provided me and my family. It was a hard decision to decide to sell our home of 11 years, especially considering the problems with the current housing market. However, Dan helped us with each step of the process of both selling our home and then finding the a new homes for me, my wife, and our three children. He was always professional and very prompt with returning emails and phone calls and also answered all our questions. Most of all, I really appreciated his diligence on getting all the contracts and paperwork done in a short amount time we had to sell and then buy a home. Plus we got over $1700 back by just using Texas Discount Realty for both the sale and purchase of a home, which is another reason among many why I’ve recommended Dan and Texas Discount Realty to other family members and friends.

Thanks,

Bryan Kirchenbauer

Bruce Cameron - July 27, 2009

Thank you Texas Discount Realty! My wife and I saved thousands had it not been for your firm. Our agent, Dan Washburn, was the consummate professional. He was a great listener and consultant. He provided guidance to us during some rough parts of the close of the sale. Dan went above and beyond the call to help get our house sold!

We will definitely be using Texas Discount Realty for our next home sale.

Bruce Cameron
Fort Worth, Texas

Joe Sneed - July 20, 2009

My name is Joe Sneed and I recently bought a home in Richardson using Texas Discount Realty. It was my first time to buy a home so, needless to say, I was nervous about getting a good deal. Dan Washburn was very professional and educational. As we went into each home he showed me what to look for in a solid home purchase. He pointed out improvements the previous owners had made or problems several of the homes had that might cause me issues later. I was very grateful for the info! I feel like a home-buying pro now!

The e-mail updates about each new home that fit into my criteria was very helpful and helped me narrow down my search considerably. It even made the home-search process fun! By narrowing down my search online we were able to save a significant amount of time looking at homes. Texas Discount Realty even gave me a cash back rebate because Dan only had to show me 10 homes! I would recommend Dan to anyone looking for a home in the Dallas area and plan on using him again if I ever am in the market again for a new home.

Sincerely,
Joe Sneed

John Lehmann - July 17, 2009

Working with Dan Washburn was a great experience. He is very humble, yet experienced. I ask a lot of questions, and he was patient with me -- diligently tracking down answers when necessary. I was also impressed with his availability to show us houses at all times of the day according to our convenience. Finally, I really appreciated his Christian, other-centered perspective towards all parties involved. Oh, and the $2500 Buyer’s Cash Back Rebate didn't hurt either. I highly recommend his services.

John Lehmann
Richardson, TX

Lezlie & Brian Bridgewater - Februay 2, 2009

My wife and I just had a new baby and a two-bedroom house! It was time for us to start looking for a larger house and sell our existing one in the “M Streets” in Dallas. I had previously had a good experience with Dan Washburn with Texas Discount Realty when I sold my condo and wanted to use him again to sell our home. Dan was extremely helpful and very patient with us through the entire process! Using a traditional real estate agent we would have paid 6% (3% Buyer, 3% Seller) in realtor fees, which would have totaled over $26,000. Using Texas Discount Realty we paid a fixed price to list and sell our house with no compromise on service. The buyers came without a realtor, thus we saved an additional 3%. In total we saved just over $24,000 in realtor fees! We had a great experience with Dan and Texas Discount Realty and would highly recommend them!

Lezlie & Brian Bridgewater
Dallas

Anne and Jim Higgins - January 20, 2009

My husband and I have used the professional services provided by Dan Washburn at Texas Discount Realty for three real estate transactions in the past five years. In this time, we have come to know Dan as a personal friend, if not family.

In working with Dan, we felt no pressure to act or make decisions in any way other than how we felt comfortable. He offered his professional opinion, but always respected our decisions and carried them out in a thorough and professional manner. His actions were thought out and deliberate and he spoke with the authority of experience behind his words. His proactive and thorough negotiations made the selling process go smoothly. I would highly recommend Dan’s services to any person interested in selling their home.

We appreciate the high level of professionalism as well as the courteous manner that Dan Washburn demonstrated.

Anne and Jim Higgins
Dallas(Lakewood area)

Beth Johnsen - July 21, 2008

Not only did I save $29,000.000 in commissions by going with Texas Discount Realty in the sale of my home, I had a great experience with Dan Washburn as well. He is a hard worker, had great advice, and handled everything professionally. From the title work, inspections, and a shoulder to cry on. Why would anyone go anywhere else? The Central Scheduling Service was in constant contact and was very professional. I have given Dan's card to many of my friends so they too can save money and have a great experience with such a stressful situations as moving and selling your home.

Beth Johnsen
Southlake, TX

Adam & Staci Kimmel - June 30, 2008

From the moment I talked to Dan Washburn on the phone I knew he was the kind of agent I wanted to work with. He was not only courteous, but he was always prompt in getting back with us and he always stayed on top of things. Whether it was negotiating the price of the home we wanted or negotiating the repairs, he really went to bat for us. This is our third house purchase and it was definitely the easiest and most stress free transaction out of all them, and I have to give Dan the credit for that. He was able to coordinate everything for us quickly and efficiently and with our best interests in mind. We were so happy with how everything went that we've already recommended him to friends of ours and we will definitely use him again. And, of course, you can't beat that rebate check! That alone would be a reason to do business with Dan again, but it's really a bonus on top of everything else. Thank you Dan for all of your hard work!

Adam & Staci Kimmel
Plano, TX

Adrian McKnight - June 22, 2008

It has been my good fortune to discover the services of Texas Discount Realty and the exceptional agent, Dan Washburn, in Dallas. Previously I failed to sell my North Dallas home using both the "conventional" agent route and FSBO. What a relief it has been to have Dan coach me successfully through the complete home sale process with sensational results. Over $18,600 in commissions were saved on the sale of my home (since the buyer was not represented by an agent and the Flat Fee Plus listing agreement was used).

Thanks, Dan, for your professional expertise and incredible patience in answering all my questions. You removed stress from the entire process for me.

I highly recommend the services of Dan Washburn and Texas Discount Realty to anyone buying or selling a home.

Sincerely,

Adrian McKnight
North Dallas

Jay & Caren Kreusch - June 12, 2008

My wife and I used Texas Discount Realty's Flat Fee service to list our house and their Buyer’s Cash Back rebate service to buy our next house. We could not be happier and recommend our agent Dan Washburn to anyone who asks. We noticed that our on-line Flat-Fee MLS listing was far superior in detail and quality to any of the other houses listed in our neighborhood by the “big” agents. We got our first offer the next day after it went up while other houses on our same street and block that had been listed for months and still hadn't sold.

Dan was also spectacular with helping us buy a house. The property we chose wound up being part of an estate and Dan made the transaction smooth by helping us coordinate the closings, lease-backs, and probate issues that arose. He helped us get the house for several thousand less than we initially thought we should bid. In addition, we got back over $2000 as a Buyer’s Cash Back rebate!

Texas Discount Reality paid for themselves between the two transactions and actually put money back in our pocket. Thank you Dan for your outstanding and genuine care and help.

Jay & Caren Kreusch
North Dallas

The Archolecas Family - February 26, 2008

Dan,

It certainly was a pleasure working with you. We were very impressed with the exceptional customer service, and level of expertise with which you handled our transaction. Thanks to you we were able to list and sell our home in less than 7 weeks, and at a savings of $4400 over a standard full service broker. Thank you so much for all you have done for us.

With great appreciation,

The Archolecas Family
Frisco, TX

Kelly Dent - November 5, 2007

My husband and I used Texas Discount Realty to sell our home. To us, it was the only way to go. We saved a considerable amount of money, and we feel we received quite a lot for the services that TDR offered. Aaron Farmer and Jennifer Breland were both responsive, courteous and knowledgeable. They greatly facilitated the process of selling our home. I would highly recommend them.

Kelly Dent

Gary S. - October 24, 2007

Dan Washburn,

Texas Discount Realty, helped me sell my home in Plano, in September of 2007. I closed and was cashing my equity check about 60 days after the sign first went in the yard. Dan gave me all the services I would expect from a “non-discount” real estate agent without the extra cost. I saved $6,600 dollars using Texas Discount Realty over a traditional Real Estate Agent. Should I need to sell my new home I’ll be calling Dan!

Gary S. – Plano TX

Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Weeks - October 13, 2007

Our experience with Dan Washburn in selling one house in Richardson and buying another in Granbury, Texas was nothing less than spectacular. He listed our Richardson house during a down period in the real estate market, and sold it at a value meeting our expectations. He also helped us purchase our retirement home in the area we were most interested in-Granbury. Our purchase was at less than the appraised value, due to the assistance and advice of Dan. He was helpful in all aspects of selling one and purchasing another property: including appropriate prices, making our house desirable to buyers, advice on contracts, details of closing on properties, comparable market values, and even details helpful in moving from one to the other. We highly recommend Dan for assistance in buying or selling homes.

Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Weeks

Jean and Carl Pollock - September 1, 2007

We recently sold our home in North Dallas and used the services of Dan Washburn with Texas Discount Realty. We were extremely satisfied with the services that Dan offered to us.

We encountered problems with the buyers at closing time; the closing date was extended four times over a two-week period. We had already relocated to Idaho and it would have been extremely difficult to deal with these issues if it had not been for Dan. This was the third house that we have sold in Dallas, and Dan was the first realtor we have ever done business with who put our interests first. He was our advocate through the entire process and helped steer us through a variety of challenges.

Dan constantly checked up with the lender and the buyers and the other agent to keep everyone apprised of what was going on and to make sure their work was getting completed. Not only is he very pleasant to work with, but extremely professional and timely. And, to top it all off, he saved us $8000. Our home sold for $341,000.

Thank you for the services your company has offered.

Sincerely,

Jean and Carl Pollock

Anne Grassman - July 4, 2007

For anyone who's skeptical of using a realtor to sell their home, let me offer the following; I had never used a realtor to sell a home until recently. In my lifetime I've sold 5 properties without assistance and two on the very day I posted the sign... however... this time was quite different. I began last fall with a FSBO, but, as my needs changed in terms of timing, I had to consider other alternatives. In today's market it is much more difficult to sell a home on your own. Hiring Dan Washburn of Texas Discount Realty was the smartest move ever. I did have the advantage of an acquaintance that had used him to sell her home in the same neighborhood, but it was still difficult to trust anyone. She did tell me 2 things about Dan, that he was trustworthy and that he was right up front with everything he would tell me about selling my home. Those attributes were exactly what Dan was all about and those were what made my experience a totally painless one. In using Dan I was able to still have the control I wanted and needed to sell my home, yet I had the expertise and advice of a professional, seasoned, knowledgeable agent to guide me through the entire process. I sold my home for the amount I needed and in the time frame necessary.

Thanks again Dan!

Anne Grassman,
Plano Tx

Molly Dempsey, MD - March 7, 2007

To : Texas Discount Realty and any Potential Residential Real Estate Buyer or Seller,

I would like to comment on my recent experience with Texas Discount Realty, and specifically with Dan Washburn, my agent in Dallas Texas. The sale of my home was more challenging than usual as it was a second home on Lake Fork, a nearby bass fishing lake. This required Dan to assist me in preparation of the home with all required appraisals and paperwork in an area outside of Dallas proper. Dan did not flinch at the challenge. He was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful guiding me through the entire process. I saved over $9000 dollars in commissions!! In the future, without question, I would utilize the services of Texas Discount Realty and Dan Washburn. Thanks Dan....

Molly Dempsey, MD

Brian & Amy Lenhart - February 10, 2007

We found Dan Washburn to be very helpful in the process of selling our existing home and purchasing our new home. We especially found Dan to be honest, and had our concerns at heart when we were in the process. For example, he would point out things such as "the patio is next to a busy street." He wasn't just trying to "make a sale," but rather trying to be a friend in the process of buying a home. If you are looking for someone that will support you through the process of buying your new home or selling your existing home, Dan will be your friend.

Brian & Amy Lenhart
Allen, Texas

Kevin and Rachael Taylor - December 1, 2006

Our experience with Dan Washburn was fabulous. In our purchase of a home we ran into many hurdles, but Dan worked with us on all of them until the very end. He walked us through and advised us at each step along the way. We recommend him to everyone who even mentions they are looking to buy or sell a home. He is by far the best realtor we have had the pleasure of working with.

Kevin and Rachael Taylor
Sachse, Texas

Bunmi

Hi Jeff,

I just want to say THANK YOU so much for working with me on the sale of our house. I really appreciate the service and support you provided during the whole process. As you know, I have worked with several Realtors in the past both as a buyer and seller, but your service is outstanding! You are definitely on top of my referral list.

Thank you very much!!

Bunmi

Phil Young - September 1, 2006

Dan did a fabulous job for me! First, he helped me find a great house in a great location. Second, he saved me many thousands of $ by negotiating firmly but fairly with the seller. Third, Dan also helped me earn the Buyer's Cash Back Rebate! As a CPA, I love working with a realtor who saves me $! If finding a great house and saving $ are important to you, I would highly recommend Dan Washburn.

Phil Young
Plano, TX

Ron Mooers - May 23, 2006

Our experience with Dan Washburn as our realtor was excellent. Dan showed a professional attitude from the beginning of the process all the way through to the end of the process. He followed up with every question I had and did so in a timely manner. He has thorough knowledge and experience with the reality business and made the selling of my house, finding a new home, negotiations, and closing on the new home a very smooth process. I would highly recommend Dan if you are in the market to sell and/or buy a home.

Ron Mooers
Plano, TX

The Mohrs - July 17, 2006

Dear Dan Washburn,

I just wanted to thank you for the quick and easy sale of our house. This was our first time selling a home, and you made the process an enjoyable one. We were expecting our house to be on the market for months, and it sold in less than one month. We got more for our house than we expected also. I would recommend Texas Discount Realty to anyone in the market looking to buy or sell a home and would highly recommend working with Dan Washburn.

Thank-you,

The Mohrs
Wylie, Texas

Chad & Rosye Cloud - May 17, 2006

Dear Dan Washburn,

I wanted to thank you for your help in selling my home in Garland. Not only did I save money by using your reduced commission listing but your service went above and beyond those other "full" service brokers charging 6%. Thank you for meeting the home inspector, getting on the roof with the adjuster, handling a belligerent buyers agent, negotiating a great price and explaining every detail about the process and paperwork. I don't think I could have sold my house remotely as fast and as easy.

Thanks again,

Chad & Rosye Cloud
514 Baltusrol, Garland

Mary E. Vares - May 24, 2006

Thank you so much for all you did with the sale of my house. I am amazed that the sale went as well as it did. I didn't know what to expect, being the first time I have sold a house, but your professionalism, responsiveness and attention to every detail of the transaction, made the sale extremely smooth. I was impressed with your knowledge of real estate and that you listed my house at the right price. I am convinced that listing the house at the right price was one of the reasons I got 2 great offers the first day the house was shown (one offer was for full price). I am thrilled to have this transaction behind me. Thanks again Dan for all you did. I look forward to working with you again when I am ready to purchase another home. I will definitely recommend you to all my family and friends.

Sincerely,

Mary E. Vares
1233 Valley Oaks
Lewisville, Texas

Alex & Martha - March 21, 2006

Dear Dan Washburn and TX Discount Realty,

We are writing this note to thank you for all of the hard work and coaching you provided for us in finding our new home. We are completely satisfied with your services and look forward in recommending you to our friends and family. Also, we are looking forward to investing the Buyer's Cash Back Rebate you offer into our baby's room for the arrival of our little one later this year.

Thanks again and best wishes from our family to yours!

Sincerely,

Alex, Martha, AJ, baby, and our dog Max
The Colony, Texas

Chad Fahlberg - February 10, 2006

Dear Sherry:

Thank you for making the sale of my home a smooth, quick, and financially successful transaction. I appreciate your professionalism and follow-through. What more can I say: You saved me thousands of dollars with your flat fee listing plan, you found a qualified buyer for my house in 3 weeks during the Christmas holidays, and you handled all the details of the transaction promptly and professionally.

Thank you again, and I look forward to working with you on my next home!

Sincerely,

Chad Fahlberg

Dennis & Joy Fletter - January 10, 2006

Sherry,

Thanks for going the extra mile in the sale of our house. There were lots of complications and frustrations that were eventually overcome only because you kept trying different solutions until something clicked!

I doubt the deal would have gone through without your determination.

Thanks so much!

Dennis & Joy Fletter

Doug - December 31, 2005

Sherry,

Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the service you and your company provide. Buying and selling homes is my business. Because you offer discounted rates I was able to discount my last property and sell it in less than 3 weeks, even in this flat market. I look forward to doing many more deals with you. Have a prosperous new year.

Doug

Shawn and Monya Meadows - December 25, 2005

We wanted to thank Dan Washburn of Texas Discount Realty for his excellent work in helping us sell our home in Shady Shores. We used the Flat Fee Plus Program and added a virtual tour which buyers seemed to enjoy. Dan was always there to answer any questions we had (and we had many, ha!), and went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable throughout the transaction. After a bad experience with our last house transaction, we felt there were no trustworthy agents, but Dan really changed our minds. We will definitely recommend Texas Discount Realty, and Dan Washburn in particular to anyone needing to buy or sell a home. Thank you Dan!

Shawn and Monya Meadows
monyameadows@airmail.net

Scott & Jenny Jacobs - November 14, 2005

My husband and I really appreciated all the hard work Dan Washburn did for us in order to sell our house fast. He was very patient with the buyers and the whole process of selling our house. We could have not done it without him. Thanks Dan!!!

Scott & Jenny Jacobs
Plano, TX

Victor Johnston - October 2005

I often thought about the cost of selling a home was excessive until I heard about Texas Discount Realty. I calculated what I would be paying to get professional people to handle my transaction and decided to give them a try.

Sherry Rhoades responded promptly and had my home listed in no time. She recommended that I place flyers in the Texas Discount Realty sign that stood visibly on the corner at curb side. They were going like pancakes and they weren't even sugar coated. Sherry Rhoades made excellent recommendations about how to prepare the home for a greater impression on interested buyers. Her suggestions paid off and no more than two weeks went by and a buyer appeared ready to deal but testing the market for a desperate seller. Sherry did not pressure me (I hate pressure) to go for the deal but talked about options. A month later the home sold for the asking price and conditions we could all live with. The sale of the home has not ended the relationship created but instead, I asked and received help in looking for other properties for myself and others because I know and trust that Sherry will be there if you need her.

I just wish I had sent this recommendation sooner because I want others to have a memorable and stress free experience. By the way you save a few bucks in the process. I highly recommend others to use the services of Texas Discount Realty and Sherry Rhoades.

Victor Johnston
Euless, Texas

Jeff Donato - October 3, 2005

Dan Washburn was extremely helpful through the entire process. His assistance and recommendations during contract negotiations were especially helpful, and well worth the 5% full service listing fee. Our property was appropriately listed and we received a strong market price offer in less than 30 days. My wife and I were very pleased and we believe we received better than typical full service at a reasonable rate. I recommend Dan and his firm without reservation.

Jeff Donato
Richardson, TX
jeff.donato@comcast.net

Marilin Bower - September 21, 2005

Sherry Rhoades was a tremendous help in selling my house in Lewisville, Texas. She was there for me through all the ups and downs. I have recommended Texas Discount Realty to others trying to sell property and will continue to do so. Thanks again for all your help and hard work.

Marilin Bower
Rowlett, Texas

Brantley Saunders - September 6, 2005

Dan Washburn,

Thanks for your competent assistance in selling our house. Your service is "full", and clearer than my experiences with full commision realtors. In our case, as the buyer did not have an agent, we sold the house to him quickly at a price he could afford (less than we would otherwise have been able to sell it as the 3% buyers agent commission was saved). With the commission savings, the buyer got a great deal and we received the same as listing with our prior agent. The $7,000.00+ commission savings allowed us and the buyer to complete a quick sale that otherwise would not have been possible.

Also, as I was unable to atttend closing, your assistance with my wife and the power of attorney was greatly appreciated.

Two thumbs up.

Brantley Saunders
Plano, Texas

Mona Lisa Tucker - August 22, 2005

My name is Mona Lisa Tucker and my husband and I were clients of Texas Discount Realty in May 2005. This company was very professional and did over and above the call of duty to make our transition from California to Texas a smooth one. We were unable to come to Texas and search for a home ourselves, so Dan Washburn did all the foot work for us. He found us a wonderful home in our price range and everything went so smoothly our escrowed was closed in 30 days.I recommend this company to anyone looking to buy or sale their home!

Jim Higgins - July 28, 2005

We knew that FSBO was not the way to go, as most other buyer realtors avoid working with sellers themselves. We also did not see the benefit of going with a full cost realtor. After some research, we contacted Texas Discount Realty.

We had the house on the market for less then a month, when we received a full price plus offer. Dan is honest and trustworthy and was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Dan (and TDR) as a realtor and know that he will be of benefit to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.

Finally, please feel free to call if you have any questions about Texas Discount Realty or Dan Washburn. We are about to close on our next remodel project, and Dan has helped us with that purchase as well!

Jim Higgins
Dallas, TX
214-912-4779

Denise - July 11, 2005

Hi, Aaron

You and I spoke briefly a few weeks ago, and you referred me to Joan House. We LOVE her!!!!!! She gives real estate brokers and agents a good name! She took a flat fee listing on my fiancé's place and mine. I have two offers already. She is helpful and knowledgeable and friendly and patient. She just great all the way around. We're also looking to buy a place for ourselves when these sell, and we wouldn't think of using anyone but Joan. EVER! I have already referred her to two other people.

On the subject of this flat fee listing, thank you so much for what you are doing for consumers everywhere. This approach is way past due. The information that people need to sell there own homes is out there. Not everyone is comfortable or capable doing it, but those who are deserve a choice: do it yourself and save some money by not paying for a service you don't need or pay for the service if you don't want to handle it yourself or are not able to. You are doing a great service, and I appreciate it.

You have a real gem on your hands with Joan.

Thank you,
Denise

Peter S. - May 31, 2005

I’ve put (my house) under contract! It took less than 3 weeks to sell an $800k home! Another success story for Texas Discount Realty!

Please be kind enough to show this as pending taking backups in the MLS.

Thanks again!

Peter S.

Linda Wilson - May 27, 2005

I was happy with the job you did for me & how easy you were to work with. I never thought the house would sell in just 1 month and a lot of the credit for that goes to you!

Highest regards,

Linda Wilson
Austin, TX

Christine Fransen - May 27, 2005

Thank you for all of your help. You have been tremendous to work with and I will recommend you until you tell me to stop.

Christine Fransen
Austin, TX

Amber West - May 27, 2005

Jeff,

Thank You Thank You so much. You make selling a home fun, exciting and easy!!!

Sincerely,

Amber West
Austin, TX

Paul Swann - May 27, 2005

Jeff did a walk through and made suggestions on what to fix to make my house sell. I was under contract in 4 days and closed in 10!. I saved $3000 dollars. Jeff I will recommend you to all of my friends!!

Paul Swann
Austin, TX

Feza Buyukdura - April 25, 2005

I had the pleasure of working with Texas Discount Realty, specifically with Dan Washburn as my main buyer's agent, when my family moved from Seattle to Dallas. Their "Buyer's Cash Back" plan was the main reason I picked Texas Discount Realty out of numerous options available.

Dan was very prompt in his correspondence, providing MLS info that is not normally available through regular Internet realty search sites, as well as school / school district ratings and local tax related information. He also provided comparables info from the last couple of years MLS data, after we narrowed the list(s). During our house-hunting trip to view the homes, Dan and his assistant were very helpful, professional and knowledgeable. They effectively accommodated our continuous "change of plan" requests real time. Once we picked the house we wanted to buy, the offer, negotiations and closure were all handled professionally.

Dan provided me with the check for their Buyer's Cash Back payment very soon after the house closure.

The overall process was efficient, effective and pleasant. We received a full service realty experience and got cash back on our house purchase at the same time. I will recommend them to anyone planning to buy a house in Dallas area, whether they are already local or moving from another location.

If needed, I can be contacted at feza_mms@hotmail.com email address related to this referral letter.

Feza Buyukdura
Dallas Area

Arthur & Gloria Ullrich - March 4, 2005

Dan Washburn,

Gloria and I want to thank you for your diligence and high level of professionalism in helping us locate and purchase our new home. Our purchase transaction was made easier and safer having you represent us. I am most impressed with your keen business approach and your attention to the myriad of details required to insure we got the best agreement possible and in the shortest possible time.

We also appreciate the $1400 check, at closing, from you and Texas Discount Realty, which helped cover the cost of our move.

Rest assured you will remain our friend and should we ever sell our new home we will call on you to handle our listing. You helped our dreams come true.

Arthur & Gloria Ullrich
Garland, Texas
972-926-8282

Turik Campbell - November 29, 2004

Dear Dan Washburn and Texas Discount Realty,

All in all, the services that were provided by Dan Washburn and Texas Discount Realty were pretty good. I saved about $9,000.00 by not paying the seller's agent commissions (3%). I utilized the Flat Fee Plus product.

I believe Texas Discount Realty's model of selling homes is better than the more popular or conventional method. This is because it is very rare that your seller's agent will bring you a prospective buyer. Most of time it is the buyer's agent that shows your home and brings you a qualified buyer. So why pay the 3% seller's agent commission when it is not absolutely necessary?

After using a realtor from another company and having no success, the decision to choose Texas Discount Realty was easy!

Best Regards,

Turik Campbell
Coppell, Texas

Steve and Alexandra Holland - October 14, 2004

We were very pleased with the results we received from Aaron Farmer and Texas Discount Realty. Our home appeared in the MLS the same day we listed it with Aaron. The bottom line -- we sold our home at 99% of our asking price within 8 days and saved over $3300. The first potential buyer who looked at our house bought it. You can't ask for better than that!

Aaron was helpful and friendly and we appreciated the choices that Texas Discount Realty offers. We didn't want to pay for services we didn't need so the flat-fee listing option was perfect for us. We would highly recommend this option if you're a seller who likes to save money.

Steve and Alexandra Holland

Tami Rhea - June 1, 2004

Dear Dan Washburn and Texas Discount Realty,

Even though the buying and selling of a home can be somewhat stressful, you made everything flow so smoothly. You were instrumental in pointing out some minor changes that made major differences in readying my home for the market.

Previously, my home had been on the market with 2 different realtors with no success. The minute you and I formed a partnership, I knew that we were going to be successful --- and we were!

I ended up selling my home for a price greater than the list price with the previous realtors, and I didn’t have to pay 6% of my sale price to realtors.

I highly recommend your services, and I cannot imagine selling or buying another home without you by my side.

Thanks for everything!

Sincerely,

Tami Rhea
(813) 994-5900

Paul Taylor - September 2004

I would like to thank Dan Washburn and Texas Discount Realty for helping me sell my home. Dan was always available when I needed to speak with him. I believe he gave me good solid advice when I needed it. He was very professional in his manner and did a great job on presenting my home on Realtor.com.

Thank you, Dan

Paul Taylor
PTaylor11413@Tampabay.rr.com

Scot & Minna Farber - July 6, 2004

My husband and I wanted to write a Thank you to Aaron Farmer for his hard work and diligence in assisting us in selling our home. We put our house on the market using the Flat Fee Plus on March 25th and closed 8 weeks later. We never had to come down on our asking price and actually walked away with more money than we expected. I would recommend Aaron and his team at Texas Discount Realty to anyone interested in selling their home. Thank you!!

Scot & Minna Farber
Kyle, Texas

Steve Hewitt

Dear Aaron & Texas Discount Realty,

I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for all your help and assistance in the sale of my downtown loft.

Not only did you save me over $12,000.00 in commission, but I'm sure your ability to represent the property as well as my self helped the sale move along wonderfully and without a hitch.

So thanks again for your professionally and dependability. You guys certainly made it allot essayer on me than if I would have spent WAY more money going through an agent, and I know the results wouldn't have been as good.

Thanks again!

-Steve Hewitt

Rich Piasecki - June 4, 2004

I listed my house with Dan Washburn and Texas Discount Realty in late March of this year and we had a contract within 5 weeks and sold in six more weeks which was perfect for us. Dan was most helpful in getting us on the MLS and realty.com. He got our pictures and write up submitted ASAP and was always Johnny on the spot with answers when I had questions. I can't say enough about his service and helpfulness. Thank you for helping us sell our home.

Rich Piasecki
Coppell, Texas
512-267-9267

Shaun Mefford - June 2, 2004

The one on one contact I received with Dan was very welcoming. I felt like I could call anytime I had a question and he was always there to answer it. The service offered was great and proved to be very helpful. I would recommend them to anyone.

Shaun Mefford
Richardson, Texas

Larry Abernathy - June 1, 2004

We recently sold our home through Texas Discount Realty, and it was a very positive experience. Not only did we save a significant amount of money in real estate fees, but we got extremely good advice and service in the process. Dan Washburn was very helpful throughout the whole experience. You provide a very cost effective and valuable service.

Larry Abernathy
Richardson, Texas

Bobbi and Tim Gilbert - May 27, 2004

Dan Washburn

Listing our home with you made all the difference! Within 3 weeks, we had an offer and sold our home for less than $2k off asking price! Your professionalism, follow through, and communication were key in making this a great experience. We've recommended you to several of our friends and will continue to do so. This is truly the best way to sell your home.

Sincerely,

Bobbi and Tim Gilbert
Allen, Texas

Scott Lydick - May 26, 2004

Texas Discount Realty is the ideal realty service for those that familiar with the home selling process. We won't use a full service broker to sell any future home. Dan was very professional and pleasant to work with. The showing service ($49) was WELL worth the extra money.

Thanks again!!

Scott Lydick
(469)232-2275

David Estrada - February 10, 2004

I was faced with selling my home in a buyer's market and during the time of the year when there is slow home buying activity. I decided to list my home with a discount broker because I wanted to increase my profit potential in a supply-laden and competitive market by saving on the sales commission. I chose Texas Discount Realty based on the testimonials and the no-nonsense professionalism that Aaron Farmer demonstrated in our initial consultation. I selected the Flat Fee Plus option because I wanted a professional to handle the closing process. I had been told by a traditional realtor, who I was considering to use, that a discount broker would not go "the extra mile" for me and would pressure me to accept the first offer, even if it was low, so as to minimize his/her engagement effort. Well, I am happy to say that wasn't the case with Aaron and TDR. As a matter of fact, Aaron did go "the extra mile" by patiently and professionally providing guidance, recommendations, and assistance over the course of receiving multiple offers. He successfully negotiated the sale of my home at the asking price even though I was prepared to accept less and had received offers for less. Going with TDR saved me $7,350 in sales commission, which I would have had to pay as the seller if I had gone with a traditional realtor. I am glad I went with Texas Discount Realty. Aaron did a great job selling and handling the closing of my home. I will use TDR in the future and would not hesitate to recommend its services to others.

David Estrada, Austin, TX

Steve and Crystal Bosbach _ July 21, 2003

We have completed a very difficult double transaction in the sale of our home and the purchase of a duplex in which the seller made numerous unreasonable demands and requirements. Our successful home sale and subsequent purchase of the duplex at a reasonable price was in no small part due to the diligence and creative thinking applied to both transactions. Simply put, we could not have done this sale and purchase on our own, and it was great to have someone of Aaron Farmer's caliber in our corner. We would not hesitate to use Texas Discount Realty again and recommend them without reservation.

Steve and Crystal Bosbach

Jeanne-Marie Bowman - July 15, 2003

I highly recommend Aaron and Texas Discount Realty. After several highly dis-satisfying experiences with traditional realtors, Aaron provided a straight-forward approach to listing and selling my house. He clearly explained what he would do for me and he delivered it all on time without question. Additionally, Aaron went "above and beyond" his commitments in handling the offer while I was out of the country and handling some unusual aspects to the negotiation process. Through all of this, he was professional and a pleasure to work with. Without question, I will call on Aaron for future realty needs. Thank you Aaron!

Jeanne-Marie Bowman
Motorola SPS Leadership & Org Effectiveness
512-895-2540

Dan W. - July 14, 2003

Just a quick note to say thanks for helping me to sell my home! Ray Choate did a great job getting the listing and pictures on Realtor.com and the MLS. This got me the exposure that I needed without having to pay a full price sellers broker. The best part is that I was in control and the potential buyers dealt directly with me rather than a go between real estate agent. After only 3 weeks I had a buyer! It was a very smooth transaction. On top of that I got 99% of my list price! All for $495.00. I estimate that you saved me about $4,800.00 in commissions. Why isn't every FSBO using you guys?

Thanks again!

Dan W.
North Dallas

Tom Gleinser - May 2, 2003

I just wanted to express my thanks to you for helping sell my home within 2 weeks of listing with you. You saved me $2500 and proved that I don't need a standard seller's broker. If I had found you guys a couple of years ago, I'd be a much wealthier (or less poor) home builder.

Tom Gleinser
Building & Design Innovations, Inc.
32635 Ranch Road 12
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
Voice: 512-264-1499
Fax: 512-264-2946
gleinser@buildanddesign.com
www.buildanddesign.com

Virginia Bigler

We are so glad we used Texas Discount Realty when we bought our new home! You are so friendly and easy-going, it made what can be a really stressful experience much more pleasant, AND we got a check for $2000 back at closing! We've been recommending you to all our friends, and if we had to do it over again, we'd definitely use Texas Discount Realty!

Thanks,
Virginia Bigler, San Antonio

Randy Allen

Thank you so much for all of your help in selling our house. For only $495, we were able to list our house in the same MLS that other realtors charge a full 3% for. We had at least 1-2 showings every day and got two offers after only 17 days on the market. One offer was for list price! I estimate that we saved about $4500 thanks to your flat fee listing service.

In addition, your friendly help and advice went completely above and beyond what I expected after paying such a discounted price.

Feel free to give my email address or phone number to any prospective clients.

Thanks again,

Randy Allen, San Antonio

Steve Cooper - November 18, 2002

Aaron, thank you for the great job in helping us sell our house! I feel that you gave us more value than we paid for and we were able to avoid the overpriced commissions that other agents were quoting to us. Given the enormous investment most people have in their homes, I can't imagine why everyone wouldn't want to use your services and keep as much of their equity as we did!

While listed, our house had as many showings as any house in our area that was listed with a traditional agent, and I don't feel like we missed out on any buyers. My wife and I truly appreciate your professionalism and attentive service throughout both of our transactions.

Steve Cooper 512-402-9184

Manuel Vicente

We were sure we could sell our home ourselves. Our home was FSBO for 6 weeks. But even after a lot of Internet research, serious efforts to making our home "show" well, and investment in other marketing efforts, we still had no offers. We decided to list with Gilbert Estrada (Texas Discount Realty) using his flat fee service. Wow! We had 2-4 showings a day for five days, and on the fifth day we got an offer! (What we consider a very good offer!) We saved over $5,000 in listing agent fees by working with Mr. Estrada. I highly recommend this service to do-it-yourself-ers like us.

Manuel Vicente
San Antonio

Judy Devore - July 10, 2002

I want to thank you for your help selling my house. Your service was the perfect solution for me. By using you to list my house in the MLS, add a lockbox so buyers could get in the house when I wasn’t there, keeping a ‘For Sale’ sign in my yard with my phone number shown – by doing this I kept control of what was happening and significantly reduced the costs of selling my house.

Other houses in the neighborhood were on the market, but only mine sold... and within 3 weeks at that! I really couldn’t ask for better coverage. I did not have to pay a seller’s agent, but did have to cover the 3% to a buyer’s agent, plus your fee and the cost of one OPEN HOUSE ad in the Statesman. That’s thousands of dollars less than it would have cost if I’d gone the more traditional route.

I heartily recommend you to anyone who doesn’t need handholding during the wait for a buyer to appear. Since every agent who would see it listed, and show it to clients, does see it regardless of how it gets put into the MLS.

Feel free showing this letter to folks, and if they want to contact me that’s fine too.

With pleasure,

Judy Devore
915 Berrywood Dr
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 835-8791

Brad Terrell - May 23, 2002

Thank you for your help in selling my house. I've used "traditional" listing agents in the past, but after using your service, I'll never go back! I took advantage of your flat fee service, which provided me with an MLS listing, a yard sign, and a lockbox. Using your service enabled me to sell my house in eight days for MORE than my listing price, and I saved over $10,000 in realtor commissions! I have already recommended Texas Discount Realty to several friends, and I will continue to do so.

Sincerely,

Brad Terrell

Nick Chaney

Listing our home with Texas Discount Realty saved us over $7,000. Although we briefly tried doing a FSBO with a newspaper ad, we quickly realized that being in the MLS and on the Internet was essential. Having a lockbox and the centralized showing service was a great convenience too. Many thanks to Texas Discount Realty for giving sellers an economical and effective way to market their homes.

Nick Chaney, San Antonio

Scott A. Walkinshaw - May 29, 2002

It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend the services of Aaron Farmer of Texas Discount Realty.

I met Aaron by doing an internet search for discount real estate brokers and without knowing much about either him or his company, asked him to assist me with the purchase of an expensive foreclosure property. As a result of conditions imposed by the seller, what initially appeared to be a simple transaction became very complicated, but Aaron remained tenacious, dedicated and involved.

This process took many, many months, but Aaron was always there when I needed him offering both valuable information and support. His conduct was always professional and courteous. He operates with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Real estate is one of those odd businesses that often attracts people for all the wrong reasons. Aaron clearly understands his role and has an unwavering commitment to serve the needs of his clients.

I recommend the services of (Texas Discount Realty) with great enthusiasm. Please feel free to contact me at (713) 201-7288.

Sincerely,

Scott A. Walkinshaw

Ron LeFevre - April 08, 2002

Aaron,

Thanks for your help with my listing. I tried the conventional route for nearly 8 months without success. I did a flat fee listing with you and got an offer within a few weeks... and saved nearly $5,000 in realtor commissions. Thanks.

-Ron LeFevre

Ken Sellers - April 8, 2002

Thank you -- we were very happy with your responsiveness throughout the purchase process, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to a friend. We fully intend to come back to you in the future.

Best regards,

Ken Sellers

Wade and Paula Pellerin - March 8, 2002

Dear Aaron,

Thanks again! After exploring other options to sell our house, we once again requested your services. After listing our house with your company, it only took six days to sell and we saved thousands of dollars in commission. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely,

Wade and Paula Pellerin

Paul G. - February 20, 2002

Aaron,

Thank you and Texas Discount Realty for helping me sell my property under your flat fee plus option. While on the market, my home was averaging more than a showing per day and many days 3 or 4.

After we got the initial offer, you helped me greatly understand the contract and walk me through several different ways we could approach a counter offer and to maximize my sales price.

Not only did you help me maximize my price, I also saved several thousand dollars in commissions over what other agents wanted to charge me. I have already recommended Texas Discount Realty to my neighbors and friends and will continue to do so.

Paul G., Austin, TX, 512-447-0559

Lou Ann Bletsch - January 20, 2002

Texas Discount Realty with the flat fee MLS listing were perfect for me in the selling of my house. I couldn't really afford to pay realtor commissions for two agents, but wanted all realtors and potential buyers to have access to the information on my house. On top of listing my house with the MLS, realtors.com, and sahomesearch.com, your professionalism and expert advice were very much appreciated. It's nice being able to pay for only the services you feel you need, while having the option, but not being pressured, to take advantage of other services. Again, thank you so much!

Thanks,

Lou Ann Bletsch

Patrick and Jody Casey - December 7, 2001

Aaron:

Jody and I closed the loan on our new house here in San Antonio last Friday, November 30, 2001. That brings to a close the process whereby we sold our house in Round Rock in July 2001 and then purchased the new house down here in San Antonio. I would just like to express our appreciation to everybody in Texas Discount Realty for the handling of both transactions. Your personal involvement in helping us sell the house in Round Rock in less than a month, and your agent Gilbert Estrada's help in finding us just the right house here in San Antonio in 32 days, couldn't have been better. We appreciate your professionalism, your expertise and your responsiveness all along the way. And your price can't be beat. I would recommend Texas Discount Realty to anyone in Texas needing real estate help.

Signed: Patrick and Jody Casey (210) 641-5428.

D. Repich - September 24, 2001

We sold two properties with Texas Discount Realty. The realtor was knowledgeable, easy to work with, and got our properties under contract quickly! We highly recommend Texas Discount Realty to anyone who wants results and a good value!

D. Repich, Austin, TX

Alex McDonald

Thank you for your help in selling our house. My wife and I are thrilled with Texas Discount Realty's promptness, assistance and of course the price! We had on average one showing per day and sold before the house across the street which went on the market a few weeks before ours.

Thanks again.

-Alex

Alex McDonald
Website Coach, L.L.P.br/> 3532 Bee Cave Road, Suite 100br/> Austin, TX 78746br/> 512-732-2222br/> www.sitecoach.com

Charlie A. - August 1, 2001

I listed my duplex with Texas Discount Realty with their full service listing program. They sold it in 4 days and saved me $3,000 in commissions I would have had to pay any other brokers. I am now re-listing other property with them.

Thanks,

Charlie A., Austin, TX

W. Pellerin

What a great service you offer to the FSBO's. Prior to you contacting me regarding the services your company offers, I had researched two other companies offering similar services. The difference was that you supplied me with a lock box allowing realtors to view my house at their convenience, you are here in Austin, and your services were still less than others. It's nice to conduct business with someone in your town rather than out of state.

Most importantly, you were very responsive to my requests. When I needed changes made to the MLS, they were completed expeditiously and a copy of the change was faxed to me.

Thanks for a job well done! I'll call you for my future real estate needs.

Sincerely,

W. Pellerin

Recent Articles...

* July 18, 2001 International Real Estate Digest

* August 2001 Texas Realtor Magazine (for full article go to www.texasrealtoronline.com)

...Texas Discount Realty (www.texasdiscountrealty.com) specializes in flat-fee, limited-service listings, which broker/owner Aaron Farmer estimates comprise 95% of his business. For $495, a seller gets a six-month listing in the local MLS and on the company’s site, a lockbox for his door, and a sign for his front yard. Other services, such as an option for an agent to review contracts, cost extra.

Farmer started the service last October, basing his business model on now-defunct Homebytes.com. "I describe Texas Discount Realty as a hybrid between a FSBO and a listing with a real estate agent," explains Farmer. "It’s an exclusive agency listing, so sellers can still sell it themselves and don’t have to pay commission, and they also get it in the MLS."

Currently, Farmer employs three agents, one each in Austin with about 35 listings, Houston with one listing, and San Antonio with about 10 listings. The agents work out of their homes, which minimizes the company’s overhead, helping it compete with larger organizations. But Farmer likes the niche he’s carved out.

"There are a lot of sellers out there ... who are experienced and know how the process works. Those are the people that come looking for us, and those are the people we’re going after."...