Real estate guided by design & construction expertise.
We guide clients through every step of the real estate process with expert market knowledge, strategic pricing, and strong negotiation. Because we design and build, we see value — and potential — where others don’t.
Find the right home
- Personalized home search
- Market analysis & pricing strategy
- Negotiation representation
- Builder & new construction guidance
- Remodel potential evaluation
List with leverage
- Strategic pricing & positioning
- Pre-listing improvement guidance
- Design & presentation strategy
- Marketing & negotiation management
Buy value, add value
- Property sourcing & market analysis
- Remodel planning & value-add guidance
- ARV & resale strategy consultation
- Short-term rental (Airbnb) consulting & setup
We see potential where others see square footage.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why work with a realtor who’s also an interior designer?
Because both skills serve the same goal: your home’s value. Gracie is a licensed Texas real estate agent with Competitive Edge Realty and a practicing interior designer. Sellers get listings prepared to show at their best; buyers get an expert eye for a home’s real potential — and its real renovation costs.
Is staging worth it when selling a home in Austin or Dallas?
Usually, yes. In the National Association of Realtors’ 2025 research, 83% of buyers’ agents said staging helps buyers visualize a property as their future home, and staged homes tend to sell faster. GMG Homes listings include design and staging guidance — from styling your existing furnishings to coordinating additional staging when the property calls for it.
Should I renovate before selling, or sell as-is?
It depends on the return. Minor, targeted updates — paint, hardware, lighting — often recoup more than major remodels. Because GMG Homes is also a design and remodeling firm, we can identify the updates worth making and handle them, or tell you honestly when selling as-is is the smarter move.
What does a buyer’s agent do — and do I need one?
A buyer’s agent represents your interests: finding homes, evaluating condition and value, negotiating price and repairs, and guiding you to closing. Gracie represents buyers and sellers across Texas, with a focus on the Austin and Dallas markets — and brings a designer’s eye for what a home could become.
How do I get my home ready to sell?
Start with decluttering and depersonalizing, then targeted repairs and refreshes, then presentation. As your listing agent, Gracie provides staging guidance tailored to the property — sometimes restyling what you already own, sometimes coordinating additional staging — so the home shows its best.