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About Avant Residential Group
Welcome to the Avant Residential Group. The group is committed to helping their clients achieve their individual real estate goals, whether seasoned sellers or buyers, savvy investors, or first-time homebuyers. Their extensive market knowledge ranges from lots to luxury homes and covers the greater Austin area, including off-market opportunities.
Susan Avant
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With over thirty years of expertise in Austin's exciting, competitive, ever-evolving housing market, Susan Avant is the best kind ally and advocate for her clients. She believes real estate is a bit like matchmaking, in that it's not merely a business transaction. Susan has a unique talent for honing in on the emotional component of real estate. This singular focus helps her keep her clients' best interests at the heart of every transaction. She understands that real estate can be stressful on both sides of the transaction. Susan works tirelessly with a diverse spectrum of home buyers to find a perfect match, one that supports their lifestyle as well as their financial needs. For sellers, Susan strives to find a delicate balance between finding that ideal buyer and also getting them the best market rate for their home. Susan is committed to working with transparency and accessibility. She walks alongside her clients, helping them navigate the nuances of the Austin market. She develops lifelong relationships with many of her clients, garnering much of her business through repeat transactions, off-market finds, and referrals. In partnering with Compass, Susan has yet another tool to at her disposal to help improve her clients' overall experience. Compass' industry-leading technology and marketing tools complement Susan's market expertise, service ethic, and her always-expanding professional and peer network. After growing up in Southern California, Susan's love affair with Texas began while getting her undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University. Together, with her Texas-born husband, they relocated to Austin in the late-80s. Having raised two children here, Susan knows Austin's family-friendly side, from the area schools to the extracurricular opportunities. She also knows the anxiety of moving to a new place, whether relocating from another city or moving across town. She's always ready with local insights and a reference or two for services or businesses in your new neighborhood. Susan lives in Westlake and serves clients across the Austin area. An active community member, Susan has been a volunteer for the Women's Symphony League, Breakthrough Austin, and the Junior League. She is also a regular blood donor. A love of the outdoors keeps her centered outside of work. You can find Susan enjoying the hike and bike trail, watching Ballet Austin or Shakespeare in the Park at Zilker Hillside Theater, or catching a Longhorns game.
Broker Associate | susan.avant@compass.com | M: 512.917.9936
Monica Jones
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Monica fell in love with real estate through her personal transactions, discovering the special relationships that can be formed through the process of helping people find a starter or forever home. As an outgoing people person, real estate is a natural fit for Monica, who enjoys making personal connections and transforming the process of buying a house into the reality of making a home. Monica has been in sales for over 15 years, including as a medical device salesperson for hospitals around the country and as a sales manager and CEO/President of Amtec Medical. She grew up in San Diego and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in public relations. She has lived in Austin for 15 years and says her favorite part of living here is the people. “I love the laid back vibe and that everyone is quick to smile at each other on the street. You don’t see that everywhere.”
Realtor® | monica.jones@compass.com | M: 512.426.0972
Whittney Cloud
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Having recently purchased her first home, Whittney has a fresh appreciation for her client's point of view. Her ability to help her clients find neighborhoods which best fit their lifestyle, then find their special home has been proven time and time again. Her clients love her and she is quickly building a strong referral base of loyal clients. She knows the importance of strong client relationships and the need for regular communication. Continually striving for service perfection, Whittney is good at anticipating potential problems and eliminating them before they become an issue. Her goal is to make the home buying/selling experience enjoyable. A native Texan, Whittney graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Consumer Affairs. Married with a young family, she can often be found treasure hunting in one of Austin’s antique stores, or exploring Central Texas with her family. She is an avid runner and enjoys being outdoors and trying new (family friendly) restaurants.
Realtor® | whittney.cloud@compass.com | M: 903.933.9292
Ysabella Guerra
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Realtor® | ysabella.guerra@compass.com | M:956.467.8315
Susan Avant
With over thirty years of expertise in Austin's exciting, competitive, ever-evolving housing market, Susan Avant is the best kind ally and advocate for her clients. She believes real estate is a bit like matchmaking, in that it's not merely a business transaction. Susan has a unique talent for honing in on the emotional component of real estate. This singular focus helps her keep her clients' best interests at the heart of every transaction. She understands that real estate can be stressful on both sides of the transaction. Susan works tirelessly with a diverse spectrum of home buyers to find a perfect match, one that supports their lifestyle as well as their financial needs. For sellers, Susan strives to find a delicate balance between finding that ideal buyer and also getting them the best market rate for their home. Susan is committed to working with transparency and accessibility. She walks alongside her clients, helping them navigate the nuances of the Austin market. She develops lifelong relationships with many of her clients, garnering much of her business through repeat transactions, off-market finds, and referrals. In partnering with Compass, Susan has yet another tool to at her disposal to help improve her clients' overall experience. Compass' industry-leading technology and marketing tools complement Susan's market expertise, service ethic, and her always-expanding professional and peer network. After growing up in Southern California, Susan's love affair with Texas began while getting her undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University. Together, with her Texas-born husband, they relocated to Austin in the late-80s. Having raised two children here, Susan knows Austin's family-friendly side, from the area schools to the extracurricular opportunities. She also knows the anxiety of moving to a new place, whether relocating from another city or moving across town. She's always ready with local insights and a reference or two for services or businesses in your new neighborhood. Susan lives in Westlake and serves clients across the Austin area. An active community member, Susan has been a volunteer for the Women's Symphony League, Breakthrough Austin, and the Junior League. She is also a regular blood donor. A love of the outdoors keeps her centered outside of work. You can find Susan enjoying the hike and bike trail, watching Ballet Austin or Shakespeare in the Park at Zilker Hillside Theater, or catching a Longhorns game.
Broker Associate | susan.avant@compass.com | M: 512.917.9936
Monica Jones
Monica fell in love with real estate through her personal transactions, discovering the special relationships that can be formed through the process of helping people find a starter or forever home. As an outgoing people person, real estate is a natural fit for Monica, who enjoys making personal connections and transforming the process of buying a house into the reality of making a home. Monica has been in sales for over 15 years, including as a medical device salesperson for hospitals around the country and as a sales manager and CEO/President of Amtec Medical. She grew up in San Diego and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in public relations. She has lived in Austin for 15 years and says her favorite part of living here is the people. “I love the laid back vibe and that everyone is quick to smile at each other on the street. You don’t see that everywhere.”
Realtor® | monica.jones@compass.com | M: 512.426.0972
Whittney Cloud
Having recently purchased her first home, Whittney has a fresh appreciation for her client's point of view. Her ability to help her clients find neighborhoods which best fit their lifestyle, then find their special home has been proven time and time again. Her clients love her and she is quickly building a strong referral base of loyal clients. She knows the importance of strong client relationships and the need for regular communication. Continually striving for service perfection, Whittney is good at anticipating potential problems and eliminating them before they become an issue. Her goal is to make the home buying/selling experience enjoyable. A native Texan, Whittney graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Consumer Affairs. Married with a young family, she can often be found treasure hunting in one of Austin’s antique stores, or exploring Central Texas with her family. She is an avid runner and enjoys being outdoors and trying new (family friendly) restaurants.
Realtor® | whittney.cloud@compass.com | M: 903.933.9292
Ysabella Guerra
After moving to Austin in 2017 from her hometown of McAllen, Ysabella worked as a paralegal, refining her strategic and problem-solving skills while navigating the corridors of the legal world. She brings meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to her clients into her career as a real estate advisor.
Ysabella believes in nurturing long-term relationships built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. She works tirelessly for her clients, listening to their needs while providing guidance every step of the way. Her goal is to turn her clients' dreams into reality. She is passionate about real estate and enjoys guiding clients through the ever-evolving property market with a personal touch.
Outside work, you can find Ysabella exploring Austin’s vibrant neighborhoods, indulging her love for interior design, or spending quality time with her family. She is also an avid yogi and a certified RYT 200 instructor. With roots firmly planted in community values, integrity, and hard work, Ysabella regularly volunteers with local organizations.
Realtor® | ysabella.guerra@compass.com | M:956.467.8315