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About Me
I have PERSONALLY sold in excess of 300 homes in the River North area, including River Place, Steiner, Westminster Glen, Glenlake, Greenshores, Shepherd Mountain, Grandview, and surrounding communities..... a staggering number for any agent, team, or group. Because of his tremendous success starting in River Place, he has been thrown the nickname "the mayor of River Place".
A co-owner of the Bartlett Real Estate Group, Tim, a native Texan, received his business degree from Baylor University in 1981 and started his real estate sales career in Houston initially marketing to 1st and 2nd time homebuyers; then, later marketing to move up to luxury and ultra luxury homebuyers from around $500,000 to the multiple millions. Tim has worked with builders specializing from ultra contemporary, traditional, Austin-urban, Spanish, Tuscan, hill country and colonial architecture. Tim has worked with several builders in helping in the design stage for homes involved with Austin's Green Building Program varying from 2 to 5 star ratings.
Tim has been involved with developments from raw land to tentative mapping, to final mapping, to marketing projects at these stages or upon completion of the infrastructure, or marketing homes on the completed homesites.
For the past 8 years, Tim had coordinated the very successful River North Area Realtor Property Tour to show premier listings in the area to the realtor community.
Upon relocating to San Diego in 1986, Tim operated as an independent real estate broker marketing exclusive residential homes, acre-plus estate sites and subdivision development sites (either completed or at various mapping stages).
Since moving back to Texas in 1995, Tim has continued to focus on marketing very upscale residences, winning numerous company and national achievement awards to include the following:
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Million Dollar Guild Member
Top 12 sales “All Stars” in America
(Front Cover Story: Professional Builder Magazine, August 2002) http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/article/CA465279.html
Multiple Million Dollar Circle Gold Award
(NAHB)
#4 Group in Austin in 2007 (and in the top 7 Austin in '06, '05 & '04 Austin Business Journal; Group)
Tim markets residences in the west Austin, and is a premier specialist in the “River North” area designation, to include “River Place”, “Westminster Glen”, “Glenlake Estates”, “Long Canyon”, and “Steiner Ranch” as well as new home subdivision sites, such as The Hillside on RR2222.
As 14 year residents of River Place, Tim and his family love the variety of amenities and atmosphere that River Place and the surrounding area offers as well as the easy access to the many amenities that Austin provides. He has watched most of the homes being built in the River North area, which gives him a tremendous marketing advantage.
Tim's strength was partially derived from a real estate broker in La Jolla who was blinded at an early age, yet became an extremely successful real estate agent, broker, mediator, and real estate board president. Read the astonishing story at http://www.klattrealty.com
He further gains his drive from one grandfather who was a professional football player, and another who ran a very successful steel manufacturing comany and was president of the Steel Builder's Association. "I feel it is my obligation to my ancestors and to my immediate family to help as many people I can to be the best I can be."
Tim is a regular guest on "The Real Estate Show" with Dave McMillan on 1370am from 1-3pm on Saturday.
Tim enjoys playing ice hockey, running, and spending time at his father's ranch in Flatonia, TX.
A co-owner of the Bartlett Real Estate Group, Tim, a native Texan, received his business degree from Baylor University in 1981 and started his real estate sales career in Houston initially marketing to 1st and 2nd time homebuyers; then, later marketing to move up to luxury and ultra luxury homebuyers from around $500,000 to the multiple millions. Tim has worked with builders specializing from ultra contemporary, traditional, Austin-urban, Spanish, Tuscan, hill country and colonial architecture. Tim has worked with several builders in helping in the design stage for homes involved with Austin's Green Building Program varying from 2 to 5 star ratings.
Tim has been involved with developments from raw land to tentative mapping, to final mapping, to marketing projects at these stages or upon completion of the infrastructure, or marketing homes on the completed homesites.
For the past 8 years, Tim had coordinated the very successful River North Area Realtor Property Tour to show premier listings in the area to the realtor community.
Upon relocating to San Diego in 1986, Tim operated as an independent real estate broker marketing exclusive residential homes, acre-plus estate sites and subdivision development sites (either completed or at various mapping stages).
Since moving back to Texas in 1995, Tim has continued to focus on marketing very upscale residences, winning numerous company and national achievement awards to include the following:
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Million Dollar Guild Member
Top 12 sales “All Stars” in America
(Front Cover Story: Professional Builder Magazine, August 2002) http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/article/CA465279.html
Multiple Million Dollar Circle Gold Award
(NAHB)
#4 Group in Austin in 2007 (and in the top 7 Austin in '06, '05 & '04 Austin Business Journal; Group)
Tim markets residences in the west Austin, and is a premier specialist in the “River North” area designation, to include “River Place”, “Westminster Glen”, “Glenlake Estates”, “Long Canyon”, and “Steiner Ranch” as well as new home subdivision sites, such as The Hillside on RR2222.
As 14 year residents of River Place, Tim and his family love the variety of amenities and atmosphere that River Place and the surrounding area offers as well as the easy access to the many amenities that Austin provides. He has watched most of the homes being built in the River North area, which gives him a tremendous marketing advantage.
Tim's strength was partially derived from a real estate broker in La Jolla who was blinded at an early age, yet became an extremely successful real estate agent, broker, mediator, and real estate board president. Read the astonishing story at http://www.klattrealty.com
He further gains his drive from one grandfather who was a professional football player, and another who ran a very successful steel manufacturing comany and was president of the Steel Builder's Association. "I feel it is my obligation to my ancestors and to my immediate family to help as many people I can to be the best I can be."
Tim is a regular guest on "The Real Estate Show" with Dave McMillan on 1370am from 1-3pm on Saturday.
Tim enjoys playing ice hockey, running, and spending time at his father's ranch in Flatonia, TX.
Testimonials
"Helped us choose the home that was right for us...
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Tim´s experience with home sales and with the Austin market were exactly what we needed. He guided us to neighborhoods that were within our budget, but that were sure to maintain value. He also helped us look beyond the aesthetics of each home. As new home-buyers, we appreciated his helping us see this purchase as an investment. He carefully reviewed disclosure documents and he examined the interior and exterior of homes, making sure we noticed the good and not-so-good features. He also talked with us about the resale value of various characteristics. I appreciate that Tim helped us make an informed buying decision. As a result, the home we chose was right for us, for every reason.
Renee & Matthew Lemke"
Lemke Thu Jun 12
Lemke Thu Jun 12
"Our advisor...
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Working with Bartlett was great. We found Tim to be professional, responsive and very knowledgeable about the housing market in River Place and Austin. We felt confident in having him as our advisor in the sale of our home. Thanks Tim!
Kevin Kerner"
Kerner Thu Jun 12
Kerner Thu Jun 12
"We would highly recommend his team...
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We engaged the Bartlett Real Estate Group to sell our home in Steiner Ranch, working with Tim Moncrief as our sellers agent. Soon after listing the home, we suffered an unexpected loss in the family and had to leave town. Tim was very empathetic and handled all the showings and looked after the house while we were gone. As a standard part of their services, phenomenal full-color brochures were printed and in constant supply at the home and they developed an interactive listing on the web with fantastic 360-degree views of every room. The home sold in a matter of weeks! We were very happy with the Bartlett Group and especially our agent, Tim Moncrief. We would highly recommend his team and plan on using them again for our next personal real estate transaction.
Kimball & Katie Dempsey"
Dempsey Thu Jun 12
Dempsey Thu Jun 12
"Selling in a down market...
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Unfortunately, we were selling a home during one of the most disadvantaged home resale markets in recent history in Austin Texas during it's down market a few years ago. This home was purchased during a sellers market when prices were high and the number of available homes was low. We had to move a few years later and the market had changed dramatically. Prices dropped and the number of homes for resale was high.
We listed this home with 2 different agents with no success. A year passed and we were discouraged. We were not getting any offers and very little feedback we could act on. Since nothing was happening, we took the home off the market. We needed new ideas and an innovative marketing program. We contacted Tim with the Bartlett Real Estate Group and after an honest, reality based discussion, listed the home again.
The home was placed on the market based on Tim's suggestions. Even though the home didn't sell immediately, we started to feel that we were on the right track. The home was shown and we received feedback from the potential buyers. Tim simply put more energy into the process and we were pleased to see activity.The market was still down, but we were able to sell the home.
We feel that if we had listed the home with Tim earlier, the home would probably have sold at the same price one year sooner. I would list with Tim Moncrief again without reservation.
Robert & Maggie Rubrecht"
Robert Thu Jun 12
Robert Thu Jun 12
"One day.....Tim brought us an offer...
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Taylor and I were referred to Tim Moncrief through a family friend. We initiated contact with Tim with regard to purchasing a lot in River Place. He immediately began emailing us information on the area as well as current lots available. We were very impressed with his knowledge of the River Place and Austin area. In short order we purchased a lot. His attention to detail in our contract negotiations and closing were excellent. One year later, we decided not to build and to sell our lot. Once again, we contacted Tim. He immediately provided us with area comps and we set our price. One day after listing our lot, Tim brought us an offer. We negotiated and sold. Our experience with Tim Moncrief and Keller Williams was exemplary.
Taylor and Beth Sherwood"
Sherwood Thu Jun 12
Sherwood Thu Jun 12
"The essence of proactivity...offer in 9 days...
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We were most pleased with The Bartlett Real Estate Group, in particular Tim Moncrief. Tim is the essence of proactivity. Never once did we feel he should be doing something more than was being done. He helped us understand what the market for our house would be in Austin and what things could be done to best maximize the value we received. We had an acceptable offer within 9 days of it being listed. The buyers were qualified and the transaction went off without a hitch. We would highly recommend Tim and the Group.
Regards,
Cindy Rondini"
Rondini Thu Jun 12
Rondini Thu Jun 12
"Purchasing a home from 3 states away...
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Our experience with Bartlett Real Estate Group was absolutely outstanding. When we first decided to consider moving to Austin Texas, we spoke with an agent who listened to our needs, wants, and requirements for a new home. Not only were we unfamiliar with the area, but we were also fairly new to the home buying process. Purchasing a home from three states away was difficult enough, and finding the realtor to help us in such a dynamic situation was critical.
Bartlett Real Estate Group was recommended to us by friends in Austin, and they lived up to every single expectation we had, and then some. We were able to purchase a home in Austin with the help of Tim Moncrief. His staff was helpful in all aspects of the purchasing process. We purchased our home with his help, and would gladly recommend this real estate group to anyone wishing to have real estate assistance in Austin. Bartlett Real Estate Group went above and beyond in many ways, and their efficient work, vast amount of knowledge, and suggestions helped us settle into a home we are very grateful for.
Ganesh and Jennifer Lyer"
Lyer Thu Jun 12
Lyer Thu Jun 12
"Repeat customer...
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We worked with Tim Moncrief twice when buying properties in Austin Texas. Both times we felt he was very professional and hard working without putting any pressure on us to buy. He is very knowledgeable in the Real Estate market. We will use him again and have referred other people to him who are buying in the Austin area.
Howard Schwartz"
Schwartz Thu Jun 12
Schwartz Thu Jun 12
"Waterfront lot in River Place....sold in 1 day
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We bought a waterfront lot in River Place in Austin from Tim, partner of Bartlett Real Estate Group, and are now building our dream home. Tim was there for us every step of the way and we not only recommend him but we used his team a second time when it was time to sell our existing home during the build. Terry Dailey literally sold our home the first day it was listed!"
Robert and Deborah Corbin
Riverplace on Lake Austin"
Corbin Thu Jun 12
Corbin Thu Jun 12
"In a van down by the river...
I used Tim Moncrief when purchasing my first home here in Austin Texas. Like any first time home buyer, I really had no idea what I was doing. Tim walked me through all the steps of buying the house, showed me multiple great places, and did all the dirty work in getting the deal done. Tim was available anytime I had a questions about ... well anything and everything. The process was so easy that I talked to and about Tim on my radio talk show. Since purchasing my house, I've contacted Tim multiple times with questions about painting, floors, and other home renovations. In every instance, without hesitation, Tim has been there for me. I couldnt have done it without him! Well, I could have but I'd probably be living in a van down by the river instead.
Bobby Bones
Morning Show Host, 96-7 Kiss Fm - Austin"
Bobby Thu Jun 12
Bobby Thu Jun 12
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Tim Moncrief's Answers (9)
Tim Moncrief answered:
Interesting comment from Oklahoma. I do tend to forget that markets do differ from area to area throughout the US and the world. The markets that I deal with are in major cities in Texas, the west coast and the east coast. Without a doubt broadbased marketing does not work in these areas nor from international locations. Perhaps in smaller markets paper advertising may work.
We track the data thoroughly, so my comments are not subjective in nature. For a fact, I have been spending 1000 a page for a high end magazine for 3 years running. Fact, I have received 2 phone calls from that ad. Fact, I have 63 homes in "grocery store" magazines (I will leave the company nameless) and have had 2 calls in 5 years. Fact: I can put an ad in our city newspaper and put an ad in Realtor.com for an open house. I average 1 person per newspaper ad....or shall I say I did, as I do not advertise there any longer. Fact: the realtor.com ad will bring me 2 people on average to the open house. Fact: the realtor.com ad cost me $0 (zero dollars). The newspaper add cost me $75, or more depending on verbiage. This is a no brainer. Look where you monies go and track them thoroughly. See precisely what your ratio of traffic to $'s are and sales to $'s are. If you do not know, find out.
We track the data thoroughly, so my comments are not subjective in nature. For a fact, I have been spending 1000 a page for a high end magazine for 3 years running. Fact, I have received 2 phone calls from that ad. Fact, I have 63 homes in "grocery store" magazines (I will leave the company nameless) and have had 2 calls in 5 years. Fact: I can put an ad in our city newspaper and put an ad in Realtor.com for an open house. I average 1 person per newspaper ad....or shall I say I did, as I do not advertise there any longer. Fact: the realtor.com ad will bring me 2 people on average to the open house. Fact: the realtor.com ad cost me $0 (zero dollars). The newspaper add cost me $75, or more depending on verbiage. This is a no brainer. Look where you monies go and track them thoroughly. See precisely what your ratio of traffic to $'s are and sales to $'s are. If you do not know, find out.
Tim Moncrief answered:
I do like the comment about charging for CMA's and we have put thought into it, but not a decision. We do get paid for CMA's from banks; so, the questions arises as to why we do not do that for clientelle if we know that we do a more thorough job on our CMA's than most. We have made a decision that this is a cost write off in building client repport. Yes we will get used, but the percentage is quite low. Perhaps we may change our thought one day, but for now we are not charging.
I was fascinated at the concept of charging buyers to show homes and how normal this is in other countries. Maybe it will come to being here and maybe not. Let the market go where it goes and we will see what happens. With alot of buyer's agents being run out of business, this may end up being a reality.
Let's see.........
I was fascinated at the concept of charging buyers to show homes and how normal this is in other countries. Maybe it will come to being here and maybe not. Let the market go where it goes and we will see what happens. With alot of buyer's agents being run out of business, this may end up being a reality.
Let's see.........
Tim Moncrief answered:
Your result will be ineffective. The ONLY purpose of ANY print advertising is for branding your name that you are in the business for that product type or price range. We do it, but we do NOT get calls. The true effecitiveness is from massive internet marketing. I am on over 150 different websites, podcast sites and blogging sites. That is where the results will come from other than the MLS or signage. This needs to be educated to you client.
What I do, is either offer a tiered commission above 6% if they want national or international magazines, or best yet, have the sellers pay for the ads themselves. That has been the most effective. I have an associate that just spent over $15,000 for a $5 million dollar listing and it did not sell. He told me that he got 2 calls from numerous interntational and national magazines. THEY DO NOT WORK. If that is how you want to get listings by saying you publicize in such magazines, all the power to you, but it is not in your client's interest. It is pure fluff for their ego.
Sorry to be so blunt, but that is the reality of marketing in the world today. Ask the magazines for any stats that they have gotten from agents. They wont do it. Why? Guess......
What I do, is either offer a tiered commission above 6% if they want national or international magazines, or best yet, have the sellers pay for the ads themselves. That has been the most effective. I have an associate that just spent over $15,000 for a $5 million dollar listing and it did not sell. He told me that he got 2 calls from numerous interntational and national magazines. THEY DO NOT WORK. If that is how you want to get listings by saying you publicize in such magazines, all the power to you, but it is not in your client's interest. It is pure fluff for their ego.
Sorry to be so blunt, but that is the reality of marketing in the world today. Ask the magazines for any stats that they have gotten from agents. They wont do it. Why? Guess......
Tim Moncrief answered:
In that market they are expecting result in that market. If you don't, you will have a hard time. Build up from under $1mm to get the first $1mm and off you go. Unfortunately the higher end builders are expecting expensive marketing that does not work.......high end magazine....mail outs...etc........
Tim Moncrief answered:
As the market gets tougher, you will have to pay more for quality. Salary is never suggested unless there is no product for 4 months +. You have a hard time getting quality under 2%, though you will find as low as 1%. Depends if you want to sell the condos or not. 1.5% would have normally been a good number to use, but we are where we are.
Specialties
New home subdivision land and home sales including condominiums, single family homes and custom homes ranging from $300k to $3mm. See http://www.Hillside2222.com as an example of a recent condominium development.
Experience
Latest:
Owner for Bartlett Real Estate Group
Co-owner of Austin's #4 real estate group with over $50mm in sales in '07. 27 years of experience focussing highly on new home projects as well as resales from $300k to $3mm.
August 1983—present
Previous:
Agent for Newmark/Fedrick Harris Estate Homes
Marketed new homes from $300k to $900k. Ranked by Professional Builder Magazine as one of the top 12 all stars in America (front cover 08/02).
January 1995—August 2003
Previous:
Owner/Broker for Moncrief and Asssociates
Brokerage of subdivision sites and marketing of homes on subdivision sites sold. Semi-custom home sales; golf course community land purchases.
November 1985—January 1995
Previous:
Agent for Gemcraft Homes
Subvision sales in Houston and Fort Worth of entry level to move up buyers of single family and condominium homes. Constant top producer.
January 1982—November 1985
Previous:
Ass't. Purchasing Manager for Harold's Mens Wear
Purchasing of ultra high end men's American and European clothing for Houston's premier men's clothng store.
April 1975—January 1982
Certifications & Awards
Real Estate Agent Texas (Started in Texas real estate in 1982)
Real Estate Broker California (inactive status)
Certified Luxury Marketing Expert (Luxury Marketing Institute)
Million Dollar Guild
Top 12 Agents in America (Professional Builder 08/02)
Real Estate Broker California (inactive status)
Certified Luxury Marketing Expert (Luxury Marketing Institute)
Million Dollar Guild
Top 12 Agents in America (Professional Builder 08/02)
Interests
Personally plays ice hockey
Jog intense hills
Love to travel to California and Europe
Enjoy family ranch in Flatonia Texas
Movies
Jog intense hills
Love to travel to California and Europe
Enjoy family ranch in Flatonia Texas
Movies
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