Marathon Real Estate- Tausha Carlson

Gave me excellent advice all the way through. Some of the best customer service I've ever had in any industry.

We felt very fortunate to find Tausha for our first home purchase. I feel sorry for anyone I may have to work with in the future (although I hope we never leave the Austin area) for anyone else will forever be measured by my extremely satisfying experience with the Marathon Real Estate folks. Tausha is an inspiration to anyone that encounters her and I'm very happy to have done business with her. Not only is her office excellent but I was very impressed with the local Austin businesses she works with (Thanks SWBC Mortgage!) to make the home buying experience as painless as possible. I would/will recommend her to friends and family alike. I know I was a frazzled pain in the rear as I cautiously navigated the process but each and every bit of feedback I gave was received openly and made me feel more like a personal friend then a customer. Thank you!

Tausha is great because she really cares about her customers and it shows. Her focus was always on making sure I got a place that was right for me, and not just closing a deal. She's also very knowledgeable about the real estate business and helped me save a lot of money on my condo.

My husband I recently bought our 2nd home and we were referred to Tausha from a friend when we starting the buying/selling process. We were so impressed! Buying and selling was actually an enjoyable, fun and exciting experience instead of a stressful experience. She walked us through all of the often forgotten steps of home buying without us even having to ask for help. She even worked with us via phone and email when she was on vacation to make sure we were getting everything we needed. Hopefully we won't be moving again for awhile : ) but if we do we will definitely call Tausha to help us through the process.

Tausha is in a class of her own. Not only is she friendly and responsive, she has a huge network of professionals for any service need that might arise. We have used several of her referred professionals in various fields, and each one has met her high standard. Tausha has the unique ability to truly understand her clients needs, which helps her identify the properties that best fit within their parameters. We couldn't be more pleased with the level of service and committment she showed throughout the process. We HIGHLY recommend her to anyone in need of a qualified realtor. She delivers above and beyond!!!

Tausha was very easy to work with and made the home-buying process easier than we expected. The hard part was choosing the home we wanted. She had good suggestions and I felt she understood exactly what we wanted in a home. In the end, we ended up with a great place and hopefully a long-time friend. She was recommended to me from a co-worker and I would recommend her to anyone myself.

We had to choose a realtor very carefully because, in my opinion, we're picky, slow to make up our minds, and have our own way of thinking about things. But Tausha (and Anita) gave us all the time we needed, answered every question, and nurtured us all along the way. And Tausha went the extra mile in negotiating with the buyer's realtor so we got a great price for our home. We couldn't have asked for more.

In August My wife and I were looking into moving to Austin but didn't know anything about the area. Tausha was busy the weekend we visited and Luisa (the other broker/owner in the office) was kind enough to show us around. It isn't often that I'm blown away by a product or service but I can't say enough about her and the agency in general! Due to employment circumstances we ended up in Kansas City and not Austin but months later I get a call and a card from Luisa on my birthday! How we wish she could have helped us in KC! If you are buying or selling in the Austin area you really must contact Marathon.

Marathon Real Estate is a great place to go to buy a home Tausha became like a friend to me and my family. She knew how to make my husband and I understand everything when buying a house. We were so young and were first time home buyers and she made it easy for us. She is a great person and great with her job.

Tausha Carlson of Marathon Real Estate (Austin, TX) is the agent who represented the seller of the home we recently purchased. Normally one ...

Tausha, Anita and everyone at Marathon Real Estate are amazing! They helped me get my first house, a process that I was very nervous about, but they made it super easy, and were very patient when I got nervous or didn't understand something. Tausha knows a lot about Real Estate and the Austin Market, and she helped negotiate a great deal. She also kept an eye out for things that I never would have thought of, and was friendly (everyone at Marathon is) throughout. I would recommend her to anyone, and you can't go wrong with her if you're looking to buy in the Austin area. Many thanks Tausha and everyone at Marathon!

Tausha helped me buy my first home two months ago and it was a great experience. I started out by going to her home buying seminar which was free and very informative. She walked me through the home buying process step by step and worked hard to negotiate with the seller behind the scenes. Her assistant, Anita, was also very helpful. Throughout the whole process, I really felt like I could trust Tausha and her staff to get things done.

Tausha just helped me to sell my first home a few months ago. It was a terrible market, during the holidays and just generally bad time to have a house on the market. Tausha not only was able to sell my house in a reasnable amount of time, but she did so in the most professional way. I always wondered how she could have other clients because she was so attentitive to my home and all of the little things she did to get it sold. I will always think fondly of selling my first home with Tausha's help and recommend that anyone looking for a realtor should call her.

As a first-time buyer, I was clueless regarding this whole home buying process. So I did all my reading/searching online and still had questions. The first time I met Tausha, she simply blew me away. All my questions were answered even before I asked. We went to houses I wanted to see (instead of her picking them) and I was able to find the right one in about 2-3 weeks. She guided me through the whole process and would answer my emails well into the evening (9 - 10 PM). The whole process went very smoothly. Tausha is superb. I recommend her to all my friends and will definitely use her again when I'm ready to sell and buy another house. Thank You Tausha!!!

I have bought and sold 2 homes using 4 different realtors over the past 7 years -- all in Austin. Tausha is far and away the best realtor I have worked with. She knows the market and is happy to answer all your questions, regardless of how simple or complex they may be. She keeps you informed every step of the way. Most importantly, she helped me sell my home for an excellent price in record time. Thanks Tausha!

As a broker and owner of Marathon Real Estate, Tausha Carlson is a phenomenal advocate for her clients. She guides each client through the process in a way that suits their emotional and investment goals, while empowering them with knowledge along the way. Tausha hosts and teaches monthly seminars to educate her current and future clients. These classes are evidence of her commitment to education. She generously invites the public to come and learn in the relaxed atmosphere of a local Austin restaurant, putting all at ease and encouraging active discussion. I admire Tausha for her drive and dedication to achieving her personal and professional goals. She is the first person to volunteer and approaches her role in any group with the same energy she focuses on her real estate career and marathon training. Any client would be lucky to have Tausha on their team!

Tausha's a superstar in a sea amateurs. She did a fantastic job helping me find, negotiate, and close on my house. From day one she understood that I needed less handholding when it came the home buying process, and more when it came to sorting out the features I wanted in a house, and catered her approach accordingly. Her knowledge and enthusiasm, especially when it came to helping me see a house for what it could be, is first rate. Tausha's firsthand experience with her own remodeling projects was invaluable every time we stood in a property and I asked, "how could I change this and what will that cost?? She offered her honest opinion which discouraged me from several potential properties, but established her credibility in my eyes. When it came to the house I purchased, I can't speak highly enough of her expert advice in navigating the complications of major foundation and plumbing repairs, without which would likely have caused me to pass over the perfect home. But in the en... Read more

Tausha will rock your world and sets a higher standard for Realtors in Texas. Unlike some Realtors who are impossible to track down or have a less-than-present staff, Tausha and the folks at Marathon Realty treat you like royalty and provide a real estate experience like no other. You feel completely at ease working with her and her straightforward personality and extensive knowledge of the market. She is also closely tapped into so many outlets, you can use her as a resource for absolutely anything related to your housing needs as well as avenues outside of that realm. This Realtor never disappoints and you'd be crazy not to use her.

Having met Tausha through a professional group, I was always impressed with her knowledge of real estate and the Austin market. I knew that when the time came, my husband and I would choose her to help us buy our home. Who knew buying a house could be so crazy and stressful!? Tausha really came through for us and stayed calm through what was a roller coaster of a process. She provided access to other professionals that really made a difference in our negotiating power and ultimately our ability to purchase our home. She kept telling us we were getting a "good deal" on our purchase, but we never imagined our appraisal would come back at six figures more than the sales price! ($120k) (Poor sellers-this is after we had already negotiated them down on the price several times-at Tausha's recommendation!) We've been living in our new home for about three months now and absolutely love it! (We live in the NW Hills/Cat Mountain area.) I highly recommend Marathon for all of your real estate ne... Read more

As a first-time home buyer I had a lot of questions about the process. Tausha Carlson answered all of them patiently and made sure I was comfortable with what needs to happen and what to expect every step of the way. All at Marathon Real Estate were very responsive - replying to e-mails late at night and over the weekend. I will refer my friends to Tausha and will use her services again.

I have purchased a number of homes over the last few years working with a number of strong real estate agents. But the level of service provided by Marathon and Tausha Carlson is truly exceptional. Tausha offers a unique blend of professionalism and knowledge with an incredible enthusiasm. Her positive demeanor and passion for her clients brings a wonderful element of enjoyment to the purchase process. More importantly, Tausha truly focuses on her clients needs. She asks the right questions and works to understand the desire of her clients. The result is she does not sell you a property, but works with you to find a home. Tausha is complemented by excellent support services from the entire Marathon staff. Anyone looking for real estate services should start their search with Tauasha and Marathon.

Tausha helped us with our new home in '06 and it was such a smooth process. She was able to make great property reccomendations and we were able to find a house pretty quickly that met our needs and preferences. Knowledge is power, and having Tausha on our side gave us the knowledge we needed to feel comfortable with our purchase and able to ask the right questions. Hands down the best!

We found a new house in our current northwest austin neighborhood and only had 30 days to sell our smaller home...Marathon Realty was up to the challenge and went above and beyond and our house sold in 3 1/2 weeks with multiple offers. I stongly reccommend this agency. It is personal, thorough and quality service.

I have used Tausha for two investment properties: one that I rent out, and one that I'm remodeling. I specifically chose Tausha for these projects because she's done it herself and helped me every step of the way. The second house yielded a surprise at the closing table that took an additional week to clear up and turned very nasty with the sellers. Most realtors would have have bailed at that point because 99% of the job was done, but Tausha jumped in and saw it to completion, working through the unpleasant situation. I still ask her advice and how-to questions five months later, and she has an answer every time. It's hard to not be impressed with Tausha's energy. Once you're a part of the Marthon Real Estate family, there are so many fun parties to attend that Tausha and Louisa throw. When you use Tausha as a realtor, you not only gain a business partner, you gain a great friend!

I worked with Tausha Carlson of Marathon Real Estate to help me purchase rental property this summer. I've been on the administrative side of the Real Estate field in Austin for over 22 yearsand have bought and sold many properties. I can say without hesitation this was the best experience I've ever had. Tausha and her staff were ready with all the information I could possibly need regarding every aspect of the process and stayed right beside me before, during and after the purchase. Tausha was always available for my questions and needs and helped me find a great property. I felt the entire process was the perfect blend of professional but also very personal service. Tausha makes you realize you are the most important aspect of her business and she works very hard to give 100% - always.

Marathon represented my interests better than I did myself. Ms. Carlson and her team will make sure you get the best deal possible and that you receive the quality home you seek. In addition, MRE will follow up with you to make sure you are happy with the real estate purchase and keep in touch with you to help you with future needs. You've made the best choice when you choose Tausha Carlson and Marathon Real Estate.

Marathon Real Estate is excellent! Tausha Carlson helped me find my condo downtown and got me a steal. My place is worth 1/3 more than I paid 2 years ago. She's a no-pressure saleswoman who's honest and upfront with her customers. I was a first time home buyer who went through several realtors before finding Marathon Real Estate. She answered all of my questions and took the stress out of the process. Once the sale was done, she continued to help me with all of my real estate questions. I highly recommend working with the Marathon team.

We met Tausha at an open house and we are so much better for it. She found us, not only a house, but a home. Tausha and the folks at Marathon helped us in so many ways during a confusing time. She is stylish, caring and knowledgeable. Jesse and Sarah

My husband and I worked with Tausha Carlson to sell one property and buy another. She was very helpful all the way from pre-selling to post-buying. She's conscientious, informative, communicative and works with current technology to maximize her service. In addition, she works with a great network of people, from inspectors to contractors to title agencies and therefore provides comprehensive assistance. Finally, she's also funny and patient, which goes a long way when your nerves are on edge about big decisions.

Tausha Carlson puts more heart and effort into helping her clients buy a home than any other realtor in Austin. You'll want to keep her as your realtor and friend.

Here's my story (and I'm sticking to it). I was buying a new condo which seemed like a pretty straightforward deal as far as real estate goes. Had attended one of Marathon's seminars, looked at some investment properties a year or two prior and nothing had panned out but got in touch with one of Marathon's realtors, Tausha, to buy the condo. Told the bank to lock in a rate at 5 7/8 but then found out about 4-5 weeks later that I was without a lock and rates were up about 3/8. I was ready to pull my $24.78 in savings out of that particular bank and swear off working with them ever again. I'm not sure if it was the thought of losing the ability to manage all that cash or Tausha knowing the guy handling my loan and knowing the boss of the guy handling my loan that got me the original rate. It was probably the latter. Tausha's a winner and the 3/8 she saved me on my rate is just an example of her customer focus and in addition to the fact she's a pleasure to work with.

I worked with Tausha Carlson and Marathon Real Estate on a sale and a purchase of 2 investment properties. She's highly knowledgeable of the market in Austin, and she has developed professional relationships with lenders, title companies, attorneys, and inspectors to help guide you through the complex process of buying and/or selling. She takes that a couple of steps further by identifying local contractors that you can work with to help you maximize your investment; and by conducting seminars on real estate related matters. She's energetic, dedicated, and a real joy to work with. Her advice and subsequent diligent efforts to sell my property allowed me capitalize on one of the best investments I have ever made. I hope to get the chance to work with her and her firm again in the near future.

Marathon was great! Both Tausha and Wendy were very flexible with their schedules and meeting my wife and I when it was convenient for us. We were happy to get a good deal on our purchase which we mostly attribute to Tausha's negotiation skills! Wendy helped us lease our old house and we received the high end of our asking price. So we were very excited to have this cash flow available to paying off "good" debt (and have a little extra) during these bad times in the market.

When it comes to most things in life? Educated. When it comes to buying a home? Idiot. ****** I had no clue about the ins and outs of buying a home, and honestly, I didn't want to know. It seemed like such a huge stress to factor in every last detail and everybody you ask has their own opinion. Enter Tausha. She took our hands and walked us through every step from helping us determine what we were looking for in a home, to our final closing. We went to her first-time homebuyers presentation and she had an uncanny ability for explaining things without making us feel stupid. She guided us on a path to find and make our own decisions, rather than deciding for us. ****** We were expecting a pushy sales attitude, mainly because I work in sales and know all too well that my gentle, consultative approach is the exception, not the norm. But, she was always trustworthy and pointed out things we may not like about the homes if she noticed something we did not. She truly wanted it to be a goo... Read more

My wife and I worked with Tausha Carlson and Marathon Realty to purchase our first home. Tausha is an exceptional person, detail oriented, and a great listener. She helped us with the nuances of home buying in a patient manner. We are lucky to consider Tausha our realtor and our friend and enjoy seeing her when we get together. We would strongly recommend her for any real estate needs and will work with her when the time comes to make a move into our second home.

Tausha is an amazing Realtor! The key behind her success is the true passion she has for the industry and for her customers. I have purchased two homes and she has walked me through each transaction as though I was one of her closest friends! From start to finish, I knew that I was in capable hands. Plus, her customer service and dedication cannot be matched. She surrounds herself with a dedicated team of industry professionals, too. I highly recommend Marathon Real Estate.

The team at Marathon was so helpful during my first home purchase. Tausha is very knowledgeable and realistic in first helping you find a goal, and where to start looking. I loved her homeowner's flowchart showing the whole process. She is 100% reliable and committed to you, and never forgets to return a call or e-mail. She patiently answers all of your questions. Everyone who works in her office is professional and totally on top of things. I am so impressed with them. I highly recommend them!

I have been working with Tausha for the past 2 1/2 years and have bought 3 properties with her. I am in the process of buying a fourth house with her. I keep coming back because not only does she know her stuff but she also is fantastic at putting you at ease. She is unbelievably on the ball and her experience investing in real estate plays a big part in her advice. I refer to her as the best in the business and I am certainly not alone in that estimation of her. I wouldn't want to purchase a house without her!

I was referred to this company's founder when I moved to Austin 3 years ago. I bought my first house one year thereafter and found her to be easy to work with - especially for a person not knowing anything about the process of buying a house. Some of my other friends who have used realtors have indicated that they put too much of their preferences into selecting houses to see. Not the case here. Tausha took time to find out what I wanted and then went about finding it. That being said, I was did not feel like she would let me make a mistake born of my naivete. All in all, Tausha made an intimidating venture relaxing and enjoyable. I would refer anyone to her and will use her services again.

tausha worked with me on finding two properties in austin over a six month period. i live in los angeles so we kept in touch over the phone and with emails. she is incredibly knowledgeable about not just the area but the market in general. she helped me find the right properties, walked me through the ton of paperwork involved and had answers for every question, no matter how trivial. and even after the sales went through she continued to work with me on finding a property manager for them. she also keeps me in the loop with emails and mailings. if i ever need to get in contact with her, she responds immediately. it's like she lives next door, not 2,000 miles away. i liked working with her so much i recommended her to a friend in l.a. and he ended up buying two properties with her as well. bottom line - you couldn't ask for a better agent.

We would highly recommend Tausha Carlson and Marathon Real Estate! When we listed our house, I was about 5 months pregnant and we weren't sure how long it would take to sell since most homes in our old neighborhood took an average of 9 months. With Tausha, our house had a contract on it in about 2 months! She also helped us buy our new home and we were able to move in and get settled before baby. She and her staff are very professional and knowledgeable. My husband and I had never been through the home selling process before and had never bought an existing home (our first house was newly built), so we turned to her with our questions and sought her advice and suggestions. Her contractor recommendations are terrific too! Her customer service is great and she is always quick to respond. She's dedicated to her work, thorough, friendly, and very personable. We would definitely work with her again.

I worked with Tausha at Marathon Real Estate to buy my first home. I am a financial advisor by trade and wanted my first house to be a good investment as well as a good home. Tausha gave me advice on neighborhoods, repair costs, and trends in the area. 2 years later my house is worth more than double what I payed for it, which is saying something given the economy right now. Tausha has stayed in touch with me and continues to provide me with advice. She recommended contractors when I did improvements and they were all prompt, reliable, and inexpensive. During the home buying process Tausha was in touch with me anytime a new property that met my needs came on the market. She was easy to get in touch with and was great at communicating with me and the other realtors. She was an aggressive negotiator and was able to get the sellers to reduce their price pretty dramatically. When I am ready to buy another house in Austin I will definitely use her again.

My wife Catherine and I met Tausha through my calling the number on a for sale sign while on a business trip to Austin. At that time, we didn't have a plan to move back here (it's home) from the San Francisco Bay Area, and I told Tausha that. It didn't matter, she talked me through what we thought we might be looking for and where and set up an electronic newsletter for us that included only the homes that fit our criteria. We did finally manage to come home and she patiently showed us house after house, always considering what we thought we wanted, not what she liked. She knows the real estate business cold and has all the contacts to make transactions work smoothly and efficiently. When I got Tausha as a realtor, I also got one of her good friends, and now one of mine, as a lawyer. Unfortunately, for her, we decided to build a house close to downtown and have just moved in. She didn't get a commission from us, but will be one of the first guests to see the new place - tomorrow... Read more

We found our dream home working with Tausha. No really, we did! We didn't have a huge budget, but my wife and I were not going to let that stop us from finding a home that met all of our exacting criteria. Well, we did just that - and in the end we came in under budget. I think it's fair to say that our experience couldn't have been better. It wasn't just the fact that she arrived at each appointment metticulously prepared and on time, nor was it the fact that she seemed to hone in on exactly what we were looking for with each successive trip into the field, nor was it the impeccable professionalism of her support staff and the contractors she recommended to us. In the end, I think what impressed me the most about working with Tausha was that she imparted a level of comfort to my wife and me that empowered us to make the right decisions at each point in the process of buying our home. I think in the end, that's why we were so successful - in other words, that's why we were able t... Read more