“We worked with Jody to find our first apartment when we moved to Austin and to help us find a place when it came time to buy. Jody is extremely patient and genuinely concerned about our needs and interests. She cares about all the little details and guided us through the process. When we first started looking Jody and her husband Jeff showed us around Austin for about two days. They gave us a tour of the different neighborhoods and didn't really show us a bunch of houses, which was exactly what we needed at the time. Jody is very responsive and always returns our calls or answers our emails within a day, most often within a few hours.”
- Pete L.

“Jody knows all there is to know about the real estate business and is also a great person on top of it. She knows how to put people together with people better than anyone I have ever met. She can put a musician together with doctor of political science who wouldn't have met each other in 100,000,000 year otherwise. She has leased several homes I've owned and rented those properties and even sold one for me, with the same care a lifetime friend would give. Jodi is simply faNtAsTiC!!!”
- Julius M.

“Jody did a fantastic job for me. I ended up buying my house from her and have been incredibly satisfied with the home I got for the money. As someone who just moved to the Austin area I am so happy with my new purchase. I can not give enough praise to Jody and the job she did for me!”
- Mike S.

“I had a wonderful experience with Jody as my real estate agent. As a first-time home buyer, she guided me through the entire process and helped me find the perfect home in Austin. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable with the Austin real estate market, she has always been quick to respond to my questions and provide valuable advice and assistance. I would definitely recommend Jody to any person who is looking to purchase a house in Austin. You can expect dedicated and trustworthy service from Jody and the Habitat Hunters.”
- Nivas D.

“As first time home buyers Jody helped make our experience so much easy. Jody paid attention to our needs, and details in the contract process. She was very helpful in answering our questions and making good recommendations. Best of all after we bought our first home, we felt Jody was more than a real estate agent, but a friend. Jody is a real professional and a very special person. So I highly recommend Habitant Hunters and Jody's team! ”
- Nancy T.

“I had Jody of Habitat Hunters as a landlord for three years. Very reasonable, great house too. We decided we wanted to purchase and called her. I enjoyed the HH website that allowed us to sort through potential houses that she recommended, classify and notate them. She read the feedback promptly and adjusted the recommendations. She was responsive, available and pleasant to work with. I am writing this from my bed in my new house I love. Thanks Jody!”
- Bree O.

“Jody helped us find our first home in Austin, TX in the suburb of Cedar Park, TX. It took us a good several months to find a house to our liking. Jody was very patient through out the process letting us take our time to make our decision. But, at the same time, when she knew that we really liked a home, and when she knew that time is of the essence in making an offer to a particular home, she pushed us just enough so we understood the urgency, without feeling rushed.
Besides her impeccable professionalism, the one thing that amazes me about Jody is her accessibility. No matter what time of day or night, if I send an email with a few listings that I wanted to check out or any questions I had, I would get an answer in most cases within the hour. She even encourages her clients to test her even if it is late in the night. To me that is awesome. Overall, I have had a wonderful experience with Jody and even after 2 years after buying the house, if I contact Jody with some question about the house or the neighborhood (like request for selling price data during tax time), I would get a response within a few hours. She is a realtor who you will be in touch with even years after buying your home. I highly recommend Habitat Hunters.”
- Prabhu R.

“As an absentee landlord living in CA I have worked with Jody and Habitat Hunters on several occasions. Service was top notch and I found her to be responsive and "on it". My partner and I had a rental in Austin and Jody helped us each time to secure a tenant with great success. Jody also helped me with the smooth sale of that house as well as my mother's home in Austin when she was slated to move out here to CA. Her husband, Jeff, an attorney was also available to us to answer questions and deal with a couple of sticky issues that came up. Overall experiences have been excellent and I would highly recommend their services (and I have!) to others in the Austin market.”
- Marcella P.

“I have worked with Jody two times on renting my Austin home and have been very happy. Living in a different State it is comforting to know that I have someone honest and on my side to take care of finding the right tenant for my rental. I feel as though I'm in good hands with Jody and Habitat Hunters to find a honest and reliable tenant. Thank you H.H.”
- Eden B.

“Jody is a fantastic person to work with. I was referred to Jody to help me sell my first home. She helped me understand the market values, set expectations within reason, presented options for both selling and leasing the home and she was a great advisor throughout the sales cycle. In the end, she helped me sell my home in less than 2 weeks! I found her responsiveness to be amazing and even though she is very busy, she made us feel like we were important and was accommodating to meet us when we needed. Her husband was also an excellent advisor and helped us with all of the legal and financial aspects of our sale. After we sold the 1st home, Jody also helped us with the purchase of our current home and again, we couldn't have asked for a smoother experience. If you are in the market to buy or sell, you can feel confident that Jody, with her decades of experience in the local market, is the right choice.”
- Bryan R.

“Man, I tell you what: Every time I've needed Jody Lockshin's real estate expertise, it's been around a major life event, like a divorce, the death of a parent, or the relocation of a family member. And she has come through for me every single time, with sound, professional service, advice, and information, plus genuine care and compassion. I would not hesitate to recommend Habitat Hunters to anyone looking to buy, sell, lease or rent a residential or commercial property. Boom markets, bust markets--she's seen it all, and always approaches every challenge with the same positive, can-do attitude. Recommended with confidence.”
- Rich M.

“I recently purchased a condo in south Austin with the competent and efficient help of Jody Lockshin. I have lived in Austin for 17 years and have known Jody Lockshin for years thru her generous community involvement but have not had the opportunity to work with her until now. She and her husband Jeff were extremely diligent and responsive in helping me become familiar with the Austin market for homes and condos in my price range and areas of interest. When Jody was tied up with another client, Jeff filled in very effectively to show me properties any day of the week or time I requested. Jody analyzed the market and helped me set a reasonable purchase price and negotiated effectively with the seller until we came together. When closing delays caused by the financing and appraisal process occurred, Jody quickly interceded with the seller's agent and assisted in renegotiating my contract to satisfy all parties. All aspects of the inspection process, bidding of work, and negotiating details with the seller were handled timely and efficiently. Jody and her firm were a pleasure to work with and I strongly recommend them for their professionalism, friendliness and efficiency. Thank you Jody and Jeff!”
- Mike R.

“A true professional committed to their craft, Jody and Habitat Hunters take service and attention to the positive extreme. Habitat Hunters offers a knowledge base of the Austin area market that few Agents and Brokers can match. There is no learning on the fly, or limited expertise that you often find with other Agents/Brokers. Above and beyond that, they are well aware that the customer has choices, so they proactively provide "value added" service that many others overlook; always looking to help a client connect with other needed resources or services (vendors, contractors, service providers,...)..and I was not easy,...anal to the core; but Jody patiently worked with me through the minutia and numbers of all of my home purchase options. Don't take my word for it, a phone call and a15 minute conversation will likely tell you that you are in the right place.”
- Hal C.

“It is my honor and pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Realtor of the Year nominee Jody Lockshin. I have been acquainted with Jody for many years. Her accolades and attributes are to many to name in a brief letter.
The most impressive characteristic about Jody is her energy and fortitude! Jody has been through two kidney transplants in her life. She has fought medical problems and hospitalizations her entire adult life. Yet, she continues to be a leader in many community areas, an aggressive networker, volunteer and business owner!
One of the many projects she lends her leadership to is the monthly Jewish Business Network (JBN). It has been her labor of love for fifteen years. The JBN is a gathering for business owners in the Jewish community to network, for people new in town to network and for job hunters to post resumes. Jody has overseen finding monthly speakers for the meetings, the public relations for JBN, the finances, website development and all the logistics with out any support committee. Last year she was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Jewish Community Association of Austin for her long-term efforts on behalf of the JBN. All of us who are members owe her a huge debt of gratitude.
Jody is also an outspoken advocate for organ donation. Having survived two kidney transplants she is willing to share her story in person and on a website she created. Every year she volunteers her time to educate and recruit organ donors at community functions. My favorite thing about Jody is her inspiration to others. Her favorite saying is "I'll sleep when I'm dead!" This is the perfect example of her constant energy and desire to never miss an opportunity to be with her friends.
She is caring of others! Jody always makes time for her friends.Despite her incredibly busy schedule and business she takes time to always ask what she can do for others! Jody had a friend commit suicide a few years ago. She has made a personal vow to never let another one of her friends feel as if he/she is facing a problem alone. Day or night Jody is always 100% there for her friends, family and employees.
I have several friends who are Realtors. I know all of them to have superior ethics. But, I cannot think of a better person to be awarded REALTOR of the year than Jody Lockshin.”
- Michele Schwartz

“I am pleased to recommend Jody Lockshin for the Austin Realtor of the Year Award. I met Jody over 6 years ago at a meeting of the Jewish Business Networking group. Over the years, I have come to know her both professionally and personally. Jody is without a doubt one of the most impressive people I have ever had the honor of knowing. I am constantly amazed and inspired by what this single powerhouse of a person is able to accomplish. Jody is widely known and respected in Austin for her integrity and service to the community. She is an energetic and knowledgeable professional with the rare talent of balancing honest candor with warmth and concern for others.
Jody is a master at bringing people together and making things happen. Jody owns and manages Habitat Hunters, one of Austin's oldest and largest, privately owned real estate companies. She is also known for successfully starting and managing several business and social networking groups in Austin (some with over 500 members) for many years. Jody is a tireless volunteer and uses her networking efforts to help and promote several causes close to her heart, including; the National and Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, Make a Wish Foundation, Lupus Foundation, The Humane Society, Hadassah and the Red Cross.
I have personally experienced Jody's incredible altruism and generosity when a distraught and struggling family I was working with (I am a funeral director) tragically lost their 6 year old daughter in a drowning accident. Jody personally collected and delivered household items, clothes, games, money and food to help these people that she had never even met. I have seen Jody tirelessly volunteer to set up tables, sit at various booths and carry promotional material to educate people about Donating Life and the importance of organ donation.
Jody is not only a fabulous person, she is a fantastic realtor. She excels at service. Jody graciously shares her knowledge and experience, regardless of whether she will benefit or not. Jody is honest and ethical. She is truthful even when it is not in her benefit. Jody can always be counted on to take the high road in business and in her dealings with people. I have seen her resolve conflicts and handle other difficult situations with remarkable patience and admirable tact. Jody obviously loves being a realtor in Austin, works hard, and always tries to make the world a better place. I believe these characteristics make Jody Lockshin is an excellent choice for Austin's Realtor of the Year Award.”
- Mitzi Chafetz

“I have known Jody for my entire real estate career, over 25 years, and I take both personal and professional satisfaction in recommending Jody's candidacy for "Member of the Year".
During our careers in real estate, I have had the pleasure of having many lease transactions with Jody. Her attention to transaction details to get the work done right "the first time" is a breath of fresh air. She instills her professionalism in her agents as they too project themselves with a professionalism that would make the ABOR proud!
I have also had the pleasure ofserving with Jody in the Leasing and Management Division (LMD) of ABOR for several years. Together with Jody and other dedicated members, we created the first leasing and property management forms used by ABOR, which in turn became the blueprint for the current forms created by TAR. Jody's creativity, resourcefulness, and willingness to share her proprietary work product (forms) with competitors was, and remains with me, an example as to how to conduct oneself in the real estate profession.
Because of Jody's professional real estate attitude, coupled with her unselfish sharing within our industry, she has not only bettered the real estate industry, but also inspired me and others to follow her example.”
- Rick Ebert

“I would like to recommend Jody S. Lockshin for Realtor of the year. I have known Jody since 1980 when we were sophomore students at the University of Texas. Jody and I were both majoring in Marketing, a field of study that would serve her well in her career. While in college Jody started working for Habitat Hunters and eventually bought the company.
Through the years, Jody has assisted me and many of my friends find homes to buy and apartments to rent. Through the several homes I have bought and sold in Austin, Jody has been there to ensure the process went smoothly. Not once did I experience any issues with a sale or a purchase. This is due in large part to Jody's vast amount of experience and diligence.
I don't think I know of a person who works harder than Jody. Jody will do what it takes to ensure her customers/clients get what they need. I have seen her work tirelessly for long hours to satisfy her clients. Many of her clients have come back to her over and over again because of her professionalism and ability to get results. Jody's level of knowledge and keen sense of business acumen make her an expert in the field of real estate. She conducts her business in an ethical manner and cares about her clients and her employees.
For these and many other reasons, Jody would be an excellent choice for Realtor of the Year.”
- Ann M. Salerno

“I have known Jody Lockshin for over 20 years, first as a friend and later as a fellow Realtor. She has always been a good friend and her support and encouragement was key in my decision to become a Realtor. As a fellow Realtor, she has always been a tremendous source of information in all aspects of residential real estate. Jody is a wonderful role model as a business person and friend.
When I decided to get my real estate license, Jody guided me in which real estate school to attend and the classes that would be the most practical. Later, when I joined a real estate company, she gave me continued support. I believe she shows this spirit of contribution in all her professional relationships and I highly recommend her to be the Realtor of the Year. Such dedication, high motivation and social contribution should be rewarded.
In closing, I want to reiterate Jody's dedication, positive spirit and support to the real estate community. Her contribution to her fellow Realtors and their lives is definitely something to look up to as a professional role model.”
- Sylvia Crossland

“If I were to describe Habitat Hunters Real Estate Services owner, Jody Lockshin, in one word it would be "dedicated." Jody's dedication is by far miles and miles above the rest. She is dedicated to her clients like no one in Austin. She always makes sure she is looking out for their best interest and wellbeing above anything else.
Whether she is working with seasoned investors or first-time buyers, her exceptional level of service is the same. She literally works 24/7. I often wonder when she finds time to sleep. Jody does it all. Buying, selling, leasing, commercial property, tax value disputes with the county, expert witness testimony, all while running one of the most successful and tenured real estate companies in Austin.
As her client, you would never know how busy she is at all times. You will think you are her only client, which is the way a REALTOR® should be. She is the best! Thank you Jody for all you do for the real estate community and Greater Austin!”
- Max Leaman

“I would like to remark on my past interaction and experiences with Ms. Lockshin and Habitat Hunters. Over my +/­ fourteen years as a licensed Agent/Broker, there have been many instances I have had interaction with Ms. Lockshin and other agents under her company. I have found every encounter to be knowledgeable, fair, honest, informative and professional. I would rank Ms. Lockshin and her company as one of the more ethical and professional companies in all of Austin.”
- Jeff Mikeska

“I have been practicing real estate since 1978 and met Jody early in our professions. We have worked on transactions together and I found Jody to be knowledgeable, ethical and she always returns her calls!!! I know she is busy running a business but she never fails to return my calls when I need help.
I have chosen, over many years, to refer her leasing and property management business since that is a field of the business I do not concentrate on. I know that I can always count on Jody to help me with any questions that I might have but most importantly she will take care of the people I send her way.
I would, without reservation, highly recommend Jody Lockshin for Realtor of the year! She is an asset to the profession of real estate!”
- Maggie Falvey

“Jody is awesome!!! She's worked for me on buying and selling sides. On the buying side, she listened to what I wanted and went out and found it, all while being really fun and organized. Sounds simple right???? Unfortunately other agents I have worked with didn't do these simple things. I have referred numerous friends to Jody and they have consistently reported positive results back to me.”
- Christopher Lion

Jody was on the ball. She pretty much works around the clock so we always had information on the progress of our sale. She also helped on the purchasing end by tirelessly showing us houses. We would definitely use her again. Actually, we already have. We feel confident recommending Habitat Hunters to buyers and sellers.”
- Robin Robinson

“Jody Lockshin is the consummate professional. She is knowledgeable, creative and caring in a business that can at times be cutthroat. I trust her. Jody has integrity. Her advice is right on. She has a philanthropic bent that speaks to her strong desire to see people happy and comfortable. I highly recommend Jody Lockshin and Habitat Hunters.”
- Diane Huska

“Jody helped me find a home in Austin. Then she helped me lease it out. I found her to be very well informed, helpful and professional. I was very satisfied with her services and will use her again. I appreciate her expertise and advise. She went above and beyond my expectations.”
- Sheri Libby

“I have been associated with Jody for the past 10 years. I have always found her attitude, disposition, honesty and professionalism to be an inspiration. I endorse and recommend her wholeheartedly.”
- Clive Polon

“If you are buying or selling a home, Jody is the person you need! She is extremely professional, trustworthy, dedicated, and reliable. I can't say enough about Jody and recommend her whole-heartedly!”
- Yahel Schwarz

“Jody has always exceeded the expectations of my clients. She is extremely knowledgeable, a very hard worker and an excellent negotiator...not to mention, FUN to work with. I can always feel confident when referring people to Jody.”
- Stacy Aronson, Urban Mortgage

“Jody is the epitome of a good client. She actually understands and advocates team work and referring. I have yet to encounter another business person that so fully embraces a mutually beneficial relationship. She is an absolute jewel. Loyal, honest and dedicated.”
- Heather Cooke, Texas American Title

“Buying a house was the biggest investment I've ever made. With Jody's guidance, my mind was put at ease. Her responsiveness, attention to detail and warm nature made the process so much better for me.”
- John Mullaney

“ I can't say enough good things about Jody. Whenever I needed her, she was there. I can't imagine getting better service from another Realtor^®.”
- Josh Bernstein

“Jody worked very hard to insure I found the right house at the right price.”
- Joe Gandall

“New to Austin? Jody will show you the way! House, apartment, general hot spots around town...she knows it all!”
- Steve Long

“I just relocated from Chicago to Austin and had specific requirements for my new apartment (like being on a bus route). My Habitat Hunters agent was very helpful and responsive, and showed me a variety of properties so I had enough of a selection to make a decision. He was even kind enough to go the extra mile by picking me up and dropping my deposit off before my move. I was definitely pleased with the service and would recommend Habitat Hunters to friends. I have used several different real estate services since I've lived in Austin and I had the BEST experience with Habitat Hunters!”
- Amy C.

“I came in from Chapel Hill, NC having really no idea of where anything was or what to expect. My Habitat Hunters agent gave me plenty ( and I emphasize pleeennty) of options to choose from and was generally very attentive and very interactive. I ended up in a place very close to campus which was great being a student. But yeah definitely impressed by the attention I got from my Habitat Hunters agent and the amount of coordination he did for me. Especially being on a student's budget. If he's an indication of what the other agents are like then I'd give habitat hunters a great recommendation.”
- Chris S.

“My Habitat Hunters agent was great in helping me look for a new place. I had no idea where I wanted to live, what I wanted to live in or even how much I wanted to pay. He was great about giving me lots of options and didn't get irritated with my lack of material to work with. Very nice guy and I would use him again in a second!”
- Mike Z.

“Jody and her team continue to provide great service to each of their clients. I have worked with them on more than one occasion and, in an industry where many fall well short, they continue meet the mark.”
- John H.

“Thank you Jody and Jeff-you're the best! Because we were coming from overseas (Japan) we were not the easiest customers to handle. Yet, Jody and Jeff went WAY out of their way to accommodate us. They set their individual schedules aside to show us several properties I had shown an interest in over the internet from Japan.
This is the third house we have bought so we have worked with our share of real estate agents before, yet these two were the best by far. I loved the way they were able to analyze the value of each home we went to as the long term investment they knew we needed. They were VERY knowledgeable about the local builders, the communities, and were more than able to hold their own with the salesmen, loan officers, lawyers, and all the professionals one deals with when purchasing a home.
In short, they were outstanding and very pleasant to deal with. I felt I was with my best friends through the whole process and loved the follow through that continues to be offered by them to ensure we are satisfied with our purchase. Don't bother to use anyone else-go straight to Jeff and Jody, they'll treat you right.”
- Rebecca and Clem M.

“Provided terrific service and helped us tremendously in finding and purchasing a new home in Austin. Jody and all of her staff went the extra mile every time we asked for special help and in arranging for visits to and tours of prospective homes. Great at representing both buyer's and seller's needs. Also just wonderful in introducing us to the business community and making us comfortable and in directing us to "where to go" in Austin. Great for Austin, great for their customers like us.”
- Joe J., Johnson City, TX

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