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Brandy Finnessey

Austin Real Estate Advisor. Specializing in relocation, luxury living, and strategic life transitions.

As a 3rd generation Austinite, Brandy Finnessey has spent her entire life in the Lone Star state. So when Brandy talks about neighborhoods here, the little known “dives”, the coolest swimming holes, or where to land the best breakfast taco in town, she speaks with authority. She grew up on the lower Colorado River from as far up stream as Inks Lake all the way south to Lady Bird Lake. So is it any wonder that Austin is where she chose to marry a fireman, establish professional roots, and raise the newest generation continuing the family legacy? Stewart, Brandy, Ethan, and Ben live in the West Austin Hills with their boxers Chief and Scout. Brandy’s heart beats in rhythm with this great city, and her clients know that all too well. Brandy is a graduate of Texas State University, an entrepreneur, and a savvy business developer who started building her real estate portfolio working with one of the top builders in Austin. While working for a builder, Brandy armed herself with an intimate knowledge of the building process from the conceptual phase to completion. Familiarity and understanding of the ins and outs of the building process has allowed Brandy to see past the sheetrock, and her intuitive connection with buyers enables her to match a buyer with the perfect house that can be the ultimate home. But in the time she specialized in construction, she evolved into thinking that it was the deep connections with the client that really fulfilled her professional drive. Determined to combine her business acumen with her acute customer service skills, she joined Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty where all the stars came together to build a world class real estate sales team. Brandy’s wealth of experience, her deep understanding of her hometown, and her unwavering commitment to her clients have earned her accolades and respect in the Austin community, throughout the state of Texas, and from the global community through her association with Sotheby’s International Realty.

10/14/2026

When clients relocate to Austin, they often arrive for their first house hunt having already picked the house.

They have spent weeks on portals, studied spreadsheets, and built a clear list: four bedrooms, three-car garage, updated kitchen, pool.

That is usually when I ask them to pause.

A great kitchen will not make you love your neighborhood. An extra room will not change how you feel every time you drive home. Online algorithms can tell you about commute estimates and property taxes, but they cannot tell you how you feel when you turn onto a specific street or whether the pace of that community matches your life.

After more than 20 years in this market, I always advise finding the area where your life fits first. Then we find the right house within it.

I just shared my perspective on navigating Austin submarkets beyond the typical rankings list.

Read the full breakdown on The Advisor. Link in the first comment below.

10/13/2026

Our favorite time of year is here 🎃

Pumpkins are on their way to your doorsteps. Keep an eye on your porch this week.

Carve them, paint them, stack them, or leave them as they are. Whatever your style, we want to see it!

Tag and we'll share our favorites in our stories 🧡

10/08/2026

Good connections change everything.

This week, Sotheby's International Realty launched its new global campaign, Well-Connected, and it describes how I've always worked.

Buying or selling a home is rarely just about the house. It's about knowing the right lender, the inspector who catches what others miss, the builder who'll tell you the truth, and the street that fits how you want your days to feel.

As a third-generation Austinite with a global network behind me, I get to bring both together: deep local roots and connections that reach well beyond Texas.

Moving to Austin or making your next move here? DM me "CONNECTED" and tell me where you're coming from. I'll take it from there.

10/06/2026

After more than twenty years in Austin real estate, I have learned that very little of this business is actually about houses.

Clients usually start with a detailed list of specifications: square footage, bedrooms, price per square foot, and commute times. But in high-stakes decisions, the spreadsheet is just the beginning of the conversation.

The real work happens when we pay attention to what someone values on a deeper level. It is about recognizing when emotion starts driving a negotiation, managing the moment someone wants to dig in over "the principle of it," and helping families make decisions that protect their capital and their peace of mind for years to come.

I just shared a candid reflection on what two decades of guiding clients through major transitions has taught me about human behavior and real decision making.

Read the full reflection on The Advisor. Link is in the first comment below.

10/01/2026

In a divorce, the family home is rarely just a physical asset. It is tied to memories, daily routines, children, and a need for stability during a period of massive change.

Most people assume you only reach out to a real estate broker when you are ready to put a sign in the yard. But if you wait until the divorce decree is nearly finalized, you may be dividing assets based on assumptions rather than real market conditions.

Online estimates do not account for condition, deferred maintenance, or current neighborhood competition. Furthermore, deciding to keep a home requires looking closely at whether mortgage qualification and future upkeep make sense in the real world.

Having an early conversation with an advisor does not mean you have decided to sell. It simply gives your attorneys and financial advisors the factual data they need to help you make sound long-term decisions.

I just shared my perspective on how to handle the real estate conversation strategically during separation or divorce.

Read the full breakdown on The Advisor. Link is in the first comment below.

09/29/2026

Most buyers think they know what to ask about before making an offer: price, square footage, roof age, hvac.

But the buyers who feel the most confident after closing are usually asking deeper questions: Why is the seller moving? What will this home feel like on an ordinary Tuesday? How does this neighborhood actually perform over time?

In Austin, where micro-markets shift quietly and no two neighborhoods behave the same, those in-depth questions matter. The goal isn’t to win a house. It’s to buy the right home, in the right location, with the right long-term strategy.

In this blog, I share the seven questions I’m seeing savvy Austin buyers ask this year and why they tend to shape stronger, more confident decisions.

If you’re buying, or even just starting to think about it, it’s a thoughtful place to begin. Read the full blog at https://finnesseygroup.com/blog/beyond-the-walkthrough-the-7-questions-savvy-austin-buyers-ask-in-2026

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Brandy Finnessey • Global Real Estate Advisor
📞 512.698.3366
✉️ [email protected]

09/25/2026

Think Hill Country views across two private acres, a detached guest house with a dedicated w**e cellar, and a layout that feels like an intentional private retreat.

Life in this home looks like:

Morning light through walls of windows across the main living spaces

Cooking in a kitchen designed for real gatherings, not just staging

Evenings on the deep covered terrace watching the sunset over the hills

Quiet afternoons by the pool and spa tucked under mature oaks

A main-level primary wing oriented toward the surrounding landscape

Complete independence in a separate guest home with its own kitchen, living quarters, and flexible studio space
Located in the Foothills of Barton Creek, this property delivers the rare combination of acreage, privacy, and immediate city access that buyers wait for in West Austin.

You are 5 minutes from Barton Creek Greenbelt trails, Lost Creek Country Club, and favorite local Westlake spots. Downtown Austin and Zilker Park sit 15 minutes away, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a direct 20-minute drive. Highly rated Eanes ISD schools, including Barton Creek Elementary, West Ridge Middle, and Westlake High School, are just down the road.

Comment MINE and I will send you the full details.

09/23/2026

The best part of this business isn’t the closing day. It’s the clarity clients feel along the way. The confidence in the strategy. The steady communication when decisions feel big. And the relationship that continues long after the keys change hands.

Whether someone is buying, selling, or navigating both in the same season, my role doesn’t end at the contract. It extends into ownership, into new chapters, and into whatever questions come next.

That continuity matters.

I’m grateful for clients who trust me not just with a transaction, but with the bigger picture of how they live. If you’re looking for guidance that carries beyond closing, I’d love to start that conversation. Discover more success stories at https://finnesseygroup.com/testimonials and if you’re thinking about your next move in Austin, let’s chat.

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Brandy Finnessey • Global Real Estate Advisor
📞 512.698.3366
✉️ [email protected]

09/22/2026

There is an incredible amount of energy that goes into a relocation: touring neighborhoods, evaluating schools, negotiating contracts, packing, and moving halfway across the state or country.

Then the final box arrives, you get the keys, and you are left standing in the living room wondering how to actually make this city feel like home.

Finding the right house is only half the battle. Settling in comes down to the unglamorous details: finding which H-E-B matches your shopping style, learning how to navigate Austin by corridors rather than mileage, respecting the summer heat, and finding the groups and people you genuinely enjoy.

After more than 20 years guiding families through moves to Austin, helping you feel at home here has always been just as important to me as the purchase itself.

I just shared my practical guide on how to settle into Austin after closing day.

Read the full breakdown on The Advisor. Link in the first comment below.

09/17/2026

The first open house can feel big. Sellers are watching closely. Buyers are offering opinions. Emotions tend to run higher than usual.

But the first open house isn’t a test, it’s a listening exercise.

Early feedback is valuable, but only when it’s gathered thoughtfully and interpreted within real market context. One comment about paint color doesn’t change pricing. One remark about layout doesn’t shift positioning. One quiet showing doesn’t define demand.

Patterns matter more than isolated opinions, buyer behavior matters more than casual commentary, and data matters more than emotion.

My role is to turn that early feedback into strategy, not reaction. To protect pricing when it’s sound. To adjust only when the data supports it. And to maintain momentum without overcorrecting. In Austin’s luxury market, restraint can be just as powerful as action.

The first weekend gives us information. What we do with it determines the outcome.

If you’re preparing to list and want a launch strategy grounded in clarity instead of nerves, let’s talk before the first open house ever happens.

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Brandy Finnessey • Global Real Estate Advisor
📞 512.698.3366
✉️ [email protected]

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8300 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 100
Austin, TX
78759

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