I’m Robbie English, REALTOR, Broker at Uncommon Realty, and if you’re thinking about selling in Cat Mountain, you’re sitting on one of Northwest Austin’s more distinctive hillside communities. The neighborhood sits in the 78731 zip code between MoPac and Loop 360, roughly bounded by RM 2222 and Mesa Drive, about 10 to 15 minutes north of downtown. That location, combined with the Hill Country views and mature tree cover that define the area, means Cat Mountain listings need to be priced and presented with real knowledge of what makes this pocket of Austin different from the neighborhoods around it.
I’ve spent decades listing homes in Austin and Central Texas, and I also teach real estate strategy to agents around the country as a national speaker and instructor. That combination is what I bring to your listing: real transaction experience plus a working knowledge of what actually moves the needle for sellers. My brokerage, Uncommon Realty, also runs Uncommon Rentals by Uncommon Realty if you ever want a second opinion on renting the place out instead of selling.
What you get as a Cat Mountain seller
- A pricing strategy built around actual Cat Mountain comps, not a generic Austin average
- Prep and staging guidance suited to hillside lots and view-driven buyers
- Professional photography and listing copy that highlights what’s genuinely unique about your property
- Hands-on negotiation and contract management through closing
- Access to Uncommon Rentals by Uncommon Realty if you ever need property management down the road
Selling a home in Cat Mountain
Cat Mountain homes vary a lot in style, elevation, and lot orientation, and buyers in this part of Austin are shopping for the terrain as much as the square footage. Some lots back up to greenbelt with real privacy. Others sit higher with a view worth showing off in the listing photos. Before we ever put a sign up, I walk the property with you and figure out which of those things your home actually has going for it, then build the marketing and pricing around that instead of a one-size-fits-all template.
Austin ISD serves Cat Mountain, with kids typically zoned to Highland Park or Doss elementary, Lamar or Murchison middle school, and Anderson or McCallum high school depending on the exact address. That’s a genuine selling point for a lot of buyers looking in this area, and I make sure it shows up clearly in the listing.
Pricing and presentation
Pricing a hillside property means accounting for things a flat-lot comp doesn’t capture: usable yard space, view lines, drainage, and how the lot’s grade affects the home’s layout. I walk you through the comps and explain the reasoning behind the number we land on, rather than handing you a figure and asking you to trust it.
On presentation, I coordinate professional photography timed for the best light on your specific lot, and I write listing copy that’s accurate and specific rather than padded with generic real estate language. Buyers respond to real details about a home, not filler.
Photography, marketing, and negotiation
Photography drives a lot of first impressions online, so I put real time into getting the angles and lighting right for a hillside home, where a bad shot can hide a home’s best feature entirely. From there, I write descriptions that are clear and specific instead of oversold, because buyers can tell the difference and it builds trust before they’ve even scheduled a showing.
When offers come in, I handle the negotiation directly with you kept fully informed at each step, from initial terms through inspection findings and the final walkthrough. My goal is to keep you ahead of deadlines and clear on your options the entire way to closing.
Why work with me
I’ve represented sellers across Austin for decades and I teach other agents nationally on negotiation and contract strategy, so you’re getting guidance grounded in real experience rather than a script. If you want more on how I’m licensed and what “REALTOR” actually means as a credential, my Cat Mountain REALTOR page covers that in detail. At Uncommon Realty, my team and I handle your Cat Mountain listing personally, from the first walkthrough to the closing table, and we’re available if you ever need property management through Uncommon Rentals afterward.
When you’re ready to talk about listing your Cat Mountain home, reach out and let’s put together a plan. I look forward to helping you take the next step with uncommon care.
