"I've had the pleasure of working with Tanya Werner and Derek Peterson on a recent closing. It was a great experience from start to finish. They were on top of everything, super communicative, and made sure all the moving parts stayed on track. It’s clear Tanya and Derek truly care about their clients and know how to get things done. I’m definitely looking forward to working together again in the future!"

— J. Brown (Google)

"I really enjoyed working with Derek Peterson at Realty Austin. He was always available and made sure I was comfortable with every step in the process. He was instrumental in helping me put together a competitive offer that ultimately got us an accepted contract. I couldn't be happier with my buying experience thanks to Derek's dedication to helping me find the perfect house! I highly recommend using Derek as your realtor if you're looking to buy or sell in the Austin market."

— Natalie K. (Google)

"Derek Peterson is an amazing realtor to guide you through selling (and I’m guessing buying) a house. I met him through a referral from my neighbor, and his preparation on understanding the market, his support to make my house shine via staging, his support of quick open houses, and his leadership through the entire transaction made this my best broker experience to date (and I’ve bought and sold 6 houses). His team is fantastic and keeps you informed throughout the whole process. You won’t regret working with him… would suggest meeting him at least once to discuss your needs! I’m glad I did :)"

— Patricia H. (Google Review)

"Derek is amazing! I’ve bought two houses from him in Austin. My first house was multiple offers at the height of the market, and he helped my offer get accepted, even though I wasn’t offering the top price. My new home he sent me while I was looking at two more expensive options. Derek really takes the time to understand his clients and he knew I’d love this place! I’m so happy here, and he and his team made a stressful process easy twice over now! I’ll never use anyone else."

— K. Lowman (Google)

"We had the wonderful pleasure of both buying and selling a home with Derek Peterson. He made the process an enjoyable one! While home buying and selling has its stressors, he was always accessible and efficient and if he didn't know the answer to a question he knew someone who did! He has an amazing lender and works with a great group of people. We would definitely contact Derek and his group again for any home buying & selling needs. If anyone knows the Austin housing market, its this guy! "

— A. Bobst (Google)

"We have used Derek to both buy and sell a home and had amazing experiences both times. He’s smart, tuned-in, and gives you direct and honest recommendations. He empowered us to go after what we wanted, while still keeping a foot in reality and giving realistic expectations. He’s incredibly supportive of your goals both as a buyer as a seller. If you have an idea that’s different from his, he educates you on the why behind his suggestion while also fully hearing you out and supporting you either way. He explains the process thoroughly, answers questions patiently, and is in constant communication throughout. We never felt left in the dark. Derek is fantastic at his job, and is just a really good person. I can’t recommend him enough."

— Sarah S. (Google)

"Derek is an incredible realtor and even better human. We have worked with him on two transactions now and both times, he was always professional, clear with instructions and prompt. His knowledge of the market is amazing and he’s direct with what needs to be done to accomplish your ultimate goals. Highly recommend using him for any real estate transaction!!!"

— Ryan S. (Google)

"I cannot thank Derek enough for the time and care he took in ensuring my purchase was completed properly. I first reached out to Derek to talk about renting vs. buying on 12/31/2019. I was hesitant to even consider buying given my past experience, less than a year ago, which was not ideal. Derek referred me to some of his resources so that I could better inform myself of my options. I knew finding the right place could be tricky given my modest budget, however as it turns out, I was able to buy in the area I wanted! We looked at 2 properties the following Saturday and we had an offer submitted and accepted by Monday! As a we proceeded through the buying process, Derek was extremely available and was able to meet me at the property whenever I needed. Whenever I had questions about the process or the property, he did not hesitate to pick up the phone and walk me through the answer OR connect me with the right people to get me the answers I needed. Going into this, I was terrified/overwhelmed of the buying process and have heard horror stories from friends using other agents, I could not believe how easy Derek and his team made sure every step of this for me. No ball was dropped ever in the process. On top of that, I felt extremely cared for despite that modest budget which really meant a lot personally. Overall, I felt well informed and confident with my decision and agreement to purchase my home. I cannot wait to recommend more people to Derek! "

— J. Bollasina (Zillow)

"We recently closed on our first home with Derek and it was a very easy and wonderful experience. Before we met Derek, we were locked into a contract with a realtor that did not help us to the level of care and attention we needed as first time home buyers. We almost bought a home with a shot foundation! We contacted Derek when we found out we were in a sticky situation and he gave us his professional opinion and knowledge without trying to step on toes or act unethically. With that experience, we knew we had to move over to Derek. He made us feel like he cared about our experience and he also made us feel like our purchase was a big deal. He really gained our trust by explaining everything to us step by step. With the home we eventually purchased, Derek informed us of the listing the day it came on the market AND set us up with a walk through day of. In a market like Austin, you have to have a proactive realtor like Derek. I highly recommend Derek as your agent."

— Erin G. (Zillow)

"Hi, I've worked twice with Derek in the house buying process in Austin, he's great in all aspects but I particularly appreciate his intelligence, he was very responsive to my requirements, both when I was buying a house for myself and when I was buying one as an investment property."

— G. Bradford (Zillow)

"Derek Peterson was a dream to work with! Being new to Austin, I was really nervous about the process and immediately knew I was in good hands. He was extremely responsive, willing to go the extra mile, was attentive to our needs in finding a rental, fun to work with, knew exactly what to do in each situation and negotiated everything perfectly. We ended up with our ideal home, location, and price! When it comes time to buy - I will definitely call on him."

— Marilyn (Zillow)

"Derek is one of the most hard working, genuine people I know. He is extremely responsive and always has your best interests in mind. Even though hes somewhat new to real estate, he is very resourceful and very prompt in finding out anything he did not know the answer to. In addition, he was always looking for ways to make my listing more attractive. Thanks, Derek!!"

— Claudia N. (Zillow)

"Derek Peterson is a proactive highly motivated professional with wonderful customer service etiquette. His knowledge and expertise of the Austin area is impressive. He listens and truly cares in finding the perfect match for you and your family. I am very glad we had the opportunity to work with Derek Peterson. I can without reservation give my highest recommendation for Derek Peterson. You will benefit from having met him. "

— Alex A. (Zillow)

"Derek was great. He showed me a tons of houses (Austin: Circle C, Shady Hollow, and Lakeway, as well as, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, and Buda. He knows his stuff and we very cool to work with. I eventually chose to rent one of the houses he showed me. We will definitely call him when we're ready to buy."

— Anonymous (Zillow)

"Having known Derek for many years, I have also known how trustworthy and intelligent he is. When my wife and I were considering moving to Austin, we immediately turned to Derek. He was able to talk expertly about the different areas of Austin, as well as what we could find to fit our financial needs and lifestyle. He was able to quickly understand what type of house we were looking for and was able to show us what we needed. We are still considering moving to Austin, and if we do, we know Derek will be our realtor!"

— Sandi (Zillow)

"My husband and I decided it was time to find the perfect vacation home. We were very interested in the Austin area and the Hill Country of Texas. We made contact with Derek Peterson and gave him our wish list. He was so knowledgeable of the areas and promptly sent us several properties to consider. He clearly paid close attention to our wishes and kept us updated in a timely manner throughout the whole process. My husband and I would both highly recommend Derek."

— K. Jundee (Zillow)

"Derek provided me with several local options within the particular criteria that I requested. He listened and provided immediate information and was super friendly. I would not hesitate to work with Derek again in the future."

— Don S. (Zillow)

"It was great working with Derek - he was a great listener, understood what we needed and gave us excellent guidance for making our home decisions. We would work with him again in a heartbeat!"

— Kate R. (Zillow)