Staff Profiles

I enjoy real estate because I love meeting people. It's a great feeling to be a part of the process that makes people happy. Helping someone to find a home should be a fun, satisfying experience and with the right approach and attitude it can be. My goal with every client is to take away the tension and stress and interject a win-win philosophy into home buying.

It's also rewarding to be a good steward by managing properties for clients. We treat our clients with the respect they deserve and give a lot of attention to details and maintenance. Owning both a sales and management company provides me with a constant source of meeting and making new friends and staying young at heart.

I have loved living in Austin since 1958. My wife Pat McCray assists me in my company and we have two daughters, Kate and Robin. I have lived in many inner city locations while living in Austin, but we currently reside in Northwest Austin. I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by intelligent, sweet, professional people in my office who are a pleasure to work with.

I love looking at houses and I enjoy the challenge of finding my clients what they are looking for in a price range they can afford. It is always a thrill when we walk in and we all know "this is the one." Then there's negotiating the deal. I think this is one of my real strengths as I love to strategize on how to get the best price for my clients, whether they be the buyers or the sellers.

Older homes are my real love. The essence of Austin is its older neighborhoods, but I have branched out into some suburban areas and have a few favorites with large trees and more individualized houses. I am always honest with my clients regarding my opinion of price, quality and future outlook for a particular house or neighborhood and once they have made a decision, I do my best to help them achieve their goals.

About me personally . . . I live with my partner Rosalyn, on a wonderful property in the Travis Heights neighborhood. I have worked in many fields including mental health, education and job training, but I have always had a connection to the real estate profession and have had my license since 1979. I love the freedom, the personal relationships with clients and the excitement of helping make the deal work for everyone.

I am lucky to work in a profession that I really enjoy with great friends and co-workers at Choban & Associates. We are all experienced professionals who are laid-back, friendly, and dedicated to doing excellent work for our clients.