Ross Ponder, Real Estate Agent

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Awards

Platinum Top 500 REALTORS® 2020, 2021
Platinum Top 50 REALTORS® Finalist 2021

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS)
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Luxury Home Specialist
Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)
Million Dollar Guild
Pricing Strategy Advisor
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource® (SFR®)
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Homeward Certified, e-PRO®

Education

Boston University - Master of Divinity

University of Texas - Bachelor of Arts (Classics), Master of Arts and All But Dissertation (Religious Studies)

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"We worked with Ross Ponder to buy our first home this year. My husband wanted an experienced realtor who could help us find a great home at a great price. I was looking for someone who would provide emotional support during the stressful process of purchasing a home. We got everything we needed and more from Ross considering that COVID hit right in the middle of our search. Ross talked us down from several panic attacks and ultimately found us a home that is so much more than we thought we would find and which still suited our budget. He really went to bat for us when developing our offer. Ross' expertise in negotiations and his experience with the Austin market ensured we got our home at a price we were comfortable with while still beating other offers. We really enjoyed working with him." - Vanessa

★★★★★
"Ross was simply fantastic to work with. I really appreciate his responsiveness and guidance throughout the process. While we don't hope to move anytime again soon, we'd definitely work with him again and would be happy to be a reference for him in the future if needed." - Trey

★★★★★
"He made our first home buying experience a successful one as well as an efficient one. Especially during this crazy time where homes are difficult to get, his recommendations and always fast response times helped us get our deal done and we couldn't be happier." - Joshua

About Ross

Ross Ponder runs the helm of Oikos Real Estate Group. He aims to epitomize integrity, creative energy, and diligence in your real estate transaction. He has lived and worked in every corner of greater Austin for 10+ years as a tenant, owner, and landlord.

He engages each client in a conversation as they buy, sell, or lease a piece of Austin. He doesn't focus on just closing a transaction but rather on creating and executing a real estate strategy that will help his clients build and maintain long-term financial health and wealth.

For buyers or renters: he will work with you to develop a budget and detailed wish list and present options tailored to your unique needs.

For sellers or landlords: he will analyze the market in your neighborhood and work with you to determine a marketing plan to get your home sold or leased quickly and at top dollar.

For investors: he will work with you to determine your wealth-building strategy (e.g., cash on cash, internal rates of return, cap rates), identify real property to include in your portfolio, and negotiate to get you the best deal.

For relocation clients: he assists clients in all aspects of relocation - from helping you determine which areas of the city are ideal for your family to advising you throughout the buying process in your move to Austin.

Always calm in a crisis, Ross can get the deal done and move things along effectively. His background as a hospital chaplain allows him to stay calm and focused; his experience as a doctoral candidate and researcher keeps him focused on the facts, ensuring his clients make data-driven decisions.

You can hear his booming laugh inside restaurants, coffee shops, and along the hiking trails. His good-natured demeanor helps make the buying and selling process enjoyable. Ross also spends his free time volunteering with St. Mark's Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Ross currently lives in South Austin (Sunset Valley) with his wife Sarah, three kiddos, and German Shepherds Bear and Molly.

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