Answers to the questions we hear most often about buying and selling homes in Austin and Central Texas.
Browse current listings at canadyrealty.com, save your favorites, and set up saved searches so you are notified when new homes match what you want. When you are ready to tour a home, contact a Canady Realty agent and we will schedule it for you.
Our listings come directly from the ACTRIS MLS through MLS Grid and are refreshed throughout the day, so what you see reflects current market availability rather than outdated data.
Buyer representation terms, including any fees, are agreed in writing before you begin touring homes. We will walk you through exactly how it works and answer your questions first, so there are no surprises.
The Option Period is a Texas-specific feature of the standard purchase contract. The buyer pays a small option fee — typically $100 to $500, negotiated between parties — in exchange for the unrestricted right to terminate the contract for any reason during a set number of days, usually 5 to 10 days after the contract is executed. Buyers use this window to complete the home inspection, review the Seller's Disclosure Notice, and assess any issues before committing fully. Only the option fee itself is at risk if the buyer terminates; the full earnest money deposit is returned.
Texas home buyers typically pay between 2% and 5% of the purchase price in closing costs. Common line items include the appraisal fee ($500–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), lender origination and underwriting fees, title insurance, prepaid homeowners insurance, and escrow reserves for taxes and insurance. Your lender is required to provide a Loan Estimate within three days of your application that itemizes all expected costs. Canady Realty agents walk buyers through every line item at contract so there are no surprises at closing.
You can request a no-obligation home valuation on our Home Valuation page. For a more detailed estimate, a Canady Realty agent can prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) using recent local sales.
Listings are placed in the ACTRIS MLS and syndicated to major real estate websites for broad exposure, supported by professional photography and online marketing. Your agent will review the full marketing plan with you before listing.
Real estate commissions are negotiable and are agreed in writing before your home is listed. Your agent will explain the terms clearly so you understand the costs involved.
Median days on market in the Austin metro vary by neighborhood, price tier, and season, but generally range from 20 to 60 days in current market conditions. Well-priced homes in high-demand areas can receive offers within days of listing. Canady Realty builds a pricing strategy from live ACTRIS data — including recent comparable sales, active competition, and days-on-market trends — to reduce time on market while maximizing your net proceeds.
Canady Realty is an independent, locally owned real estate brokerage serving Central Texas since 2005. The brokerage is led by licensed agents Brent Canady and Sonia Roberts.
We serve Austin and the surrounding Central Texas communities, including Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, and Liberty Hill.
Yes. Canady Realty is a licensed Texas real estate brokerage regulated by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). You can review our required disclosures, including the Information About Brokerage Services (IABS), on our Required Notices page.
ACTRIS (Austin/Central Texas Realty Information Service) is the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for the Central Texas real estate market — the authoritative, real-time database of all property listings used by licensed REALTORS in the region. Canady Realty has a direct, licensed connection to ACTRIS through MLS Grid, which means every listing on canadyrealty.com reflects current MLS status. Unlike syndication services that can lag by hours or days, our data is pulled from the source. For sellers, this means your listing reaches buyers immediately. For buyers, you see the most current availability — including new listings and price changes — as soon as they happen.
Canady Realty is a real estate brokerage and does not originate mortgage loans. We can connect you with experienced, local preferred lenders, and you can compare options on our Preferred Lenders page.
Yes. Use our Mortgage Calculator to estimate monthly principal, interest, taxes, and insurance for Austin-area homes at different prices, down payments, and interest rates.
You can call us at (512) 850-5405, email brent@canadyrealty.com, or send a message through our Contact page. We are happy to answer questions whether you are buying, selling, or just exploring.
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Market figures reflect recent ACTRIS data and are reviewed periodically. Contact us for current conditions.
Canady Realty tracks more than 20,000 active residential listings across Central Texas at any given time through a direct connection to the ACTRIS MLS. This includes single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses in Austin and surrounding cities such as Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, Kyle, Buda, and Dripping Springs.
Austin-area home prices vary significantly by location. Central and West Austin neighborhoods typically see median prices of $700,000 and above, while suburban communities like Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Pflugerville generally range from $380,000 to $550,000. Cities further out — Kyle, Buda, and Elgin — often offer entry points below $380,000. Canady Realty pulls current pricing directly from ACTRIS MLS data, so the numbers you see on our site reflect real market conditions.
Market conditions in Central Texas shift by area, price point, and season. Canady Realty agents monitor live ACTRIS data daily — including days on market, list-to-sale price ratios, and inventory levels — and can tell you exactly what conditions look like for your specific neighborhood and budget when you are ready to buy or sell.
From accepted offer to closing, a typical Austin-area transaction takes 30 to 45 days, depending on the financing type and any inspections or negotiation. Your total timeline from first search to closing depends on how quickly you find the right property and secure loan approval. Having a pre-approval letter ready before you begin searching significantly speeds up the process.
Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Kyle, and Leander have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in Central Texas over the past decade. Strong job growth in the Austin metro, proximity to major employers, and relatively lower land costs continue to drive construction and demand in these corridors. Canady Realty serves buyers and sellers across all of these markets.
Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Leander are among the most in-demand suburban communities in the Austin metro, offering newer housing stock, larger lot sizes, and more square footage per dollar compared to central Austin. Each is served by its own public school district — Leander ISD, Round Rock ISD, and Georgetown ISD respectively. Pflugerville and Hutto offer even more affordable entry points while remaining within commuting distance of major Austin-area employers. Canady Realty serves buyers and sellers across all of these markets.
Austin and its surrounding suburbs have seen strong long-term appreciation driven by job growth from major tech and semiconductor employers, University of Texas enrollment, and continued in-migration from higher-cost states. Investment returns depend on price point, neighborhood, and strategy — buy-and-hold rental income versus appreciation. Canady Realty agents can provide current rental market data and realistic projections for specific properties and zip codes.
Our team is happy to help, whether you are buying, selling, or just getting started.
