# Matt Prewett > Austin-based residential real estate brokerage serving Austin and Central Texas, supporting buyers, sellers, renters, and investors with local market guidance, negotiation, and transaction support. Austin & Central Texas, referral-driven service, 1,000+ transactions (career/team claim), buyer/seller + investor support, land & leasing, strong negotiation, operations-backed process, key areas: SW/NW Austin, Westlake, Round Rock, Georgetown, Kyle/Buda ## Agent Bios - [Andy Vanek | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/andy-vanek): Austin agent profile for Andy Vanek of Better Broker, Texas Realty, highlighting client service and local expertise. - [Anthony Gonzalez | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/anthony-gonzalez): Anthony Gonzalez is a Better Broker, Texas Realty agent serving Austin, Texas. - [Chad Duplechin | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/chad-duplechin): Chad Duplechin is an Austin real estate agent with Better Broker, Texas Realty. - [Chantal Pittman | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/chantal-pittman): Austin-area agent bio for Chantal Pittman, highlighting MIT and UT McCombs credentials, Wimberley roots, and local real estate investment experience. - [Dacia Mackey | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/dacia-mackey): Austin agent Dacia Mackey blends coaching, golf, and ranch-land experience with a focus on Central Texas homeownership. - [Melissa Osborne | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/melissa-osborne): Better Broker agent profile for Melissa Osborne, featuring her bio, client testimonials, and a Leander rental listing. - [Nicole Cowan | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/nicole-cowan): Agent profile for Nicole Cowan, an Austin-based Better Broker, Texas Realty realtor with investor experience and a property tax consultant license. - [Sade Brown | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/sade-brown): Sade Brown is an Austin real estate agent with Better Broker, Texas Realty. - [Sarah White | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/sarah-white): Sarah White's Austin agent profile blends hospitality, equestrian instruction, and real estate experience with equine and new-construction expertise. - [Courtney Jackson | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/courtney-jackson): Courtney Jackson's Austin agent profile highlights referral-based service and local real estate support at Better Broker, Texas Realty. - [Jenn LaBeff | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/jenn-labeff): Directory profile of Austin real estate agent Jenn LaBeff at Better Broker, Texas Realty. - [Lana Lawrence | Better Real Estate Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/lana-lawrence): Austin agent Lana Lawrence offers residential, commercial, and property tax consulting services through Better Broker, Texas Realty. - [Elizabeth Pruitt-Sanchez | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/agents/elizabeth-pruitt-sanchez): Profile page for Austin realtor Elizabeth Pruitt-Sanchez, serving Rockport and Austin with healthcare and new-construction experience. - [Matt Prewett | Austin TX Real Estate Broker to Know](https://betterbroker.com/agents/matt-prewett): Austin real estate agent Matt Prewett is profiled as a Better Broker broker with deep Central Texas experience. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Dripping Springs, TX | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Prewett](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/dripping-springs): Dripping Springs, TX property listings page with homes for sale, neighborhood demographics, local points of interest, and school data. - [NW Austin | Neighborhood Guide | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/nw-austin): NW Austin, TX neighborhood page with property listings, local demographics, points of interest, and schools section. - [Westlake | Neighborhood Guide | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/westlake): Better Broker's Westlake, TX neighborhood page lists demographics, nearby businesses, schools, and local real estate resources. - [Kyle / Buda | Neighborhood Guide | Better Broker Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/kyle-buda): Kyle / Buda neighborhood listing page with property search tools, local demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [SW Austin | Neighborhood Guide | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/sw-austin): SW Austin property listings page with listings, neighborhood demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Cedar Park / Leander, TX Neighborhood Guide | Explore](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/cedar-park-leander): Real estate listing page for Cedar Park / Leander, TX with property search tools, neighborhood stats, and nearby points of interest. - [Central Austin, TX | Neighborhood Guide | Matt Prewett](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/central-austin): Central Austin neighborhood real estate listings with local demographics, transit scores, and nearby business recommendations in Austin, Texas. - [Georgetown | Neighborhood Guide | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/georgetown): Georgetown, TX neighborhood page with property listings, census snapshots, local points of interest, and school data. - [Wimberley, TX Neighborhood Guide | Explore the Area](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/wimberly): Wimberley, TX real estate listings and neighborhood data from Better Broker, Texas Realty. - [Round Rock, TX Neighborhood Guide | Explore Local Homes](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods/round-rock): Directory page for Round Rock property listings with filters, sample MLS homes, and neighborhood stats. ## Tools - [Home Valuation Austin TX - Free Estimate | Better Broker](https://betterbroker.com/home-valuation): Better Broker, Texas Realty presents an Austin home valuation page with instant estimates and guidance on CMAs and appraisals. ## Featured Blog Posts - [A Balanced Market Brings New Opportunities for Central Texas](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-real-estate-market-update-september-2025): Austin blog update reviews September 2025 Central Texas housing data, framing the market as balanced for buyers and sellers. - [Georgetown TX Neighborhoods Housing Guide | Explore Areas](https://betterbroker.com/blog/georgetowns-housing-map-from-historic-core-to-new-communities): Guide to Georgetown, Texas neighborhoods comparing the historic core, suburban areas, master-planned communities, and Sun City. - [What to Save for When Buying a Home in Austin, TX | Costs](https://betterbroker.com/blog/what-to-save-for-when-buying-a-home-in-austin-tx): Article outlining upfront costs and budgeting tips for buying a home in Austin, TX. - [The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home | Blog](https://betterbroker.com/blog/the-truth-about-credit-scores-and-buying-a-home): Better Broker blog explains why perfect credit isn't required to buy a home and offers score-boosting tips. - [What's Really Happening in Austin Real Estate? October 2025](https://betterbroker.com/blog/whats-really-happening-in-austin-real-estate-october-2025-market-breakdown): Austin metro market update for October 2025 examines rising inventory, steady prices, and a more balanced pace for buyers and sellers. - [Is the Austin in a Real Estate Bubble? | Blog Updates](https://betterbroker.com/blog/is-the-austin-in-a-real-estate-bubble): A blog post argues Austin is not in a real estate bubble, citing lending standards, land supply, resilience, and job growth. - [Cedar Park Leander Housing Market Trends for Buyers](https://betterbroker.com/blog/cedar-park-and-leander-housing-trends-buyers-should-understand): Blog compares Cedar Park and Leander housing trends for buyers, focusing on price bands, inventory, and competition in early spring 2026. - [Why Homebuyers Are Drawn to Westlake Austin](https://betterbroker.com/blog/what-draws-homebuyers-to-westlake-and-the-west-austin-hills): A guide to Westlake and the West Austin Hills, highlighting privacy, Lake Austin access, Eanes ISD, and luxury detached homes. - [Homestead Exemption Texas: Key Filing Changes for 2022+](https://betterbroker.com/blog/homestead-exemption-filing-changes-for-2022-and-beyond): A Better Broker blog post explains Texas homestead exemption filing changes effective in 2022 and later updates for homeowners. - [Should I Re-Finance to a shorter loan term?](https://betterbroker.com/blog/should-i-re-finance-to-a-shorter-loan-term): A Better Broker blog post weighs the pros and cons of refinancing to a shorter loan term. - [When Is Re-financing a Good Idea?](https://betterbroker.com/blog/when-is-re-financing-a-good-idea): A Better Broker blog post explains when refinancing may make sense and warns about break-even costs and resetting loan terms. - [Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation | Blog](https://betterbroker.com/blog/buying-a-home-may-help-shield-you-from-inflation): Blog post argues that homeownership can help protect buyers from inflation through fixed mortgage payments and home price appreciation. - [Condos vs Houses in NW Austin: Choose the Right Fit](https://betterbroker.com/blog/condos-vs-houses-in-nw-austin-how-to-decide-what-fits): Guide comparing condos and houses in Northwest Austin, with local price bands, monthly-cost factors, and buyer checklist. - [How International Homebuyers Contributed $618M Here](https://betterbroker.com/blog/how-international-homebuyers-contributed-dollar618m-to-the-central-texas-economy): A Better Broker blog post summarizes Unlock MLS data on international homebuyers' $618 million impact on Central Texas. - [More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market | Blog](https://betterbroker.com/blog/more-starter-homes-are-hitting-the-market): Blog post on rising starter-home inventory and what it may mean for first-time buyers. - [Understanding Today's Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?](https://betterbroker.com/blog/understanding-todays-mortgage-rates-is-3-coming-back): Better Broker Texas Realty explains why 3% mortgage rates are unlikely to return soon and how buyers can navigate today's market. - [Austin Real Estate Market Update | February 2026 Outlook](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-real-estate-market-update-entering-february-2026): A Better Broker blog post reviews Austin housing data and explains what the balanced market means for buyers and sellers. - [How Does FICO Create My Credit Score for a Mortgage?](https://betterbroker.com/blog/how-does-fico-create-my-credit-score): A Texas real estate blog explains how FICO scores are calculated and how mortgage credit inquiries affect home loans. - [Sell Home in Austin: Is Now the Right Time to List?](https://betterbroker.com/blog/is-now-a-good-time-to-sell-in-austin-heres-what-the-market-says): Austin blog post weighs current market data to help homeowners decide whether to sell now or wait. - [Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent](https://betterbroker.com/blog/why-more-sellers-are-hiring-a-real-estate-agent): A blog post on why sellers hire real estate agents to handle pricing, paperwork, and other sale tasks. - [Austin Real Estate Market Update 2026 | Why Homes Are Sitting Longer | Matt Prewett](https://betterbroker.com/blog/why-homes-are-sitting-longer-in-austin): Matt Prewett explains why homes are sitting longer in Austin and what the slower market means for buyers and sellers. - [Why Buying Property Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run](https://betterbroker.com/blog/why-buying-property-now-may-be-worth-it-in-the-long-run): Blog post argues that buying now may build equity over time as national home prices are forecast to keep rising. - [Selling in Central Austin? Step-by-Step Seller Guide](https://betterbroker.com/blog/planning-to-sell-in-central-austin-a-clear-step-by-step-guide): Central Austin home-selling guide covering prep, staging, pricing, disclosures, and launch strategy for a selective 2026 market. - [Austin Housing Market Update 2025: Opportunities Now](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-housing-market-update-opportunity-knocks-as-2025-nears-to-an-end): Austin housing update frames late-2025 conditions as balanced, with buyers gaining leverage and sellers urged to price carefully. - [Austin Real Estate Market Update: November Data | Blog](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-real-estate-market-update-november-data-and-what-it-tells-us-heading-into-the-new-year): A November Austin market update argues the market is rebalancing rather than declining, using year-over-year data and guidance for buyers and sellers. - [Austin Real Estate Market Update: What April 2025 Numbers](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-real-estate-market-update-what-april-2025-numbersand-national-trendsmean-for-buyers-and-sellers): Austin market update analyzing April data, inventory growth, and national forces affecting buyers and sellers. - [New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025 in Austin](https://betterbroker.com/blog/new-year-new-home-how-to-make-it-happen-in-2025-in-austin-tx): Austin real-estate blog advising 2025 buyers and sellers to define goals, budget carefully, and lean on local professionals. - [Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold](https://betterbroker.com/blog/seller-concessions-a-smart-strategy-to-get-your-house-sold): A Better Broker blog post explains how seller concessions can help sellers close deals in a softening market. - [Weekend Living in Kyle and Buda: Parks and Day Trips](https://betterbroker.com/blog/weekend-living-around-kyle-and-buda-parks-dining-and-day-trips): A lifestyle guide to Kyle and Buda, highlighting parks, dining, events, and easy Central Texas day trips. - [What Will It Take for Home Prices To Come Down?](https://betterbroker.com/blog/what-will-it-take-for-home-prices-to-come-down): Blog post explains why home prices are unlikely to crash and ties future pricing to housing supply and demand. - [Buying and Selling at the Same Time in Kyle and Buda](https://betterbroker.com/blog/buying-and-selling-at-the-same-time-in-kyle-and-buda): Guide to buying and selling a home at the same time in Kyle and Buda, with local market data and Texas contract strategies. - [Austin Real Estate Market Update April 2026 | What to Expect This Summer](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-real-estate-is-entering-its-most-important-season-of-2026): A market commentary on Austin real estate says summer 2026 is shaping up as a stabilization phase for buyers and sellers. - [What Everyday Life Feels Like in Dripping Springs](https://betterbroker.com/blog/what-everyday-life-feels-like-in-dripping-springs): Guide to everyday life in Dripping Springs, balancing Hill Country living, commuting to Austin, and local parks, events, and eateries. - [Central Texas Property Tax Appraisal Protest: What to Do](https://betterbroker.com/blog/central-texans-are-seeing-a-big-jump-in-property-tax-appraisals-for-2025-heres-what-you-can-do-about-it): A Central Texas blog post explains why 2025 property tax appraisals are rising and how homeowners can protest them. - [How to Evaluate Rental Homes in Round Rock, TX](https://betterbroker.com/blog/evaluating-rental-homes-in-round-rock-a-clear-simple-framework): Blog guide for evaluating Round Rock rental homes using demand, taxes, utilities, and cash-flow underwriting. - [Outdoor Living in SW Austin and Hill Country Edge](https://betterbroker.com/blog/outdoor-living-around-sw-austin-and-the-hill-country-edge): A guide to Southwest Austin outdoor living, highlighting greenbelts, trails, pools, and home features near the Hill Country edge. - [Dripping Springs or SW Austin? Home Options Compared](https://betterbroker.com/blog/dripping-springs-or-sw-austin-comparing-hill-country-home-options): A comparison of Dripping Springs and Southwest Austin for buyers weighing commute, lot size, neighborhood feel, and Hill Country lifestyle. - [Living in Wimberley TX: Charm, Space, and Lifestyle](https://betterbroker.com/blog/living-in-wimberley-hill-country-charm-with-room-to-breathe): A real-estate guide to Wimberley, Texas, covering small-town Hill Country living, outdoor amenities, housing types, utilities, schools, and growth pressure. - [Buying a Wimberley Hill Country Retreat Guide](https://betterbroker.com/blog/buying-a-hill-country-retreat-around-wimberley): Blog post guiding Wimberley Hill Country retreat buyers through land, water, septic, dark-sky, and short-term rental considerations. - [Austin Housing Market Update - May 2026: Prices Hold Steady While Buyer Activity Increases](https://betterbroker.com/blog/austin-housing-market-update-what-may-2026-means-for-buyers-and-sellers): A May 2026 Austin housing market update reviews stable prices, rising pending sales, and implications for buyers and sellers. ## Testimonials - [Client Success Stories | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/testimonials): Customer testimonials for Better Broker, Texas Realty in Austin, highlighting Matt and Melissa's help with buying and selling homes. ## Core Pages - [Austin Real Estate Experts | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/): Austin, TX brokerage listing homes, valuations, neighborhood guides, and client testimonials across Central Texas. ## Other Pages - [Austin, TX Neighborhood Guides | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/neighborhoods): Directory page listing Better Broker, Texas Realty's neighborhood expertise across Austin and nearby Texas communities. - [Better Broker, Texas Realty - Premier Austin, TX RE Agents](https://betterbroker.com/team): Austin team page for Better Broker, Texas Realty listing agents, testimonials, and past transactions. - [404 Page Not Found | Better Broker, Texas Realty | RE Agents](https://betterbroker.com/404): 404 error page for Better Broker, Texas Realty in Austin with navigation, contact details, and a message form. - [Austin, TX Real Estate Blog | Better Broker, Texas Realty](https://betterbroker.com/blog): Better Broker, Texas Realty's blog indexes Austin-area real estate articles on neighborhood trends, homebuying, and local market conditions. - [Privacy Policy | Better Broker, Texas Realty | RE Agents](https://betterbroker.com/terms-and-conditions): Better Broker, Texas Realty's privacy policy and terms of use outline data collection, AI-assisted services, sharing limits, and opt-out choices. - [Contact Us | Better Broker, Texas Realty | RE Agents](https://betterbroker.com/contact): Contact page for Better Broker, Texas Realty in Austin with phone, address, and a message form. - [Forms | Better Broker, Texas Realty | RE Agents](https://betterbroker.com/forms): Austin real estate forms page for Better Broker, Texas Realty with lease applications and contact details. - [Join Our Team | Better Broker, Texas Realty | RE Agents](https://betterbroker.com/join-our-team): Austin brokerage recruiting page outlining commission-and-fee plans for agents joining Better Broker, Texas Realty.