Kim Zipfel
Proven Performance in Austin's Most Competitive Markets
Kim Zipfel is a Broker Associate with The Marye Company, representing buyers, sellers, and real estate investors throughout Austin with a focus on Central Austin's established neighborhoods and luxury residential market.
Luxury with an Investment Perspective
Kim Zipfel is an Austin Broker Associate specializing in luxury residential and investment real estate, with deep expertise in Central Austin and a distinctive financial perspective shaped by 15 years in investment management, a background in Finance and Real Estate, and an MBA from UT Austin's McCombs School of Business. She represents buyers, sellers, and real estate investors throughout Austin, combining local market knowledge, financial analysis, and highly personalized representation to help clients make informed real estate decisions.
Read what my clients have to say about working with Kim.
Kim was a joy to work with. We had a tight timeline, high expectations & a challenging process. Kim was encouraging, level-headed, hardworking, and an excellent negotiator. We’d work with her again and heartily recommend her to others!
Kim was a joy to work with. We had a tight timeline, high expectations & a challenging process. Kim was encouraging, level-headed, hardworking, and an excellent negotiator. We’d work with her again and heartily recommend her to others!
Kim is not only brilliant at helping you navigate the search but also at negotiating and even helping you settle into your new home. I highly recommend her to help you buy a home.
Kim is not only brilliant at helping you navigate the search but also at negotiating and even helping you settle into your new home. I highly recommend her to help you buy a home.
Kim recently represented me in selling my home in central Austin. Kim is a true professional who really looks ouKim recently represented me in selling my home in central Austin. Kim is a true professional who really looks out for the clients she represents. She was able to meet with me quickly after making contact. She listened to what I wanted to achieve and did everything in her power to help me meet my goal. She found the right buyer, and she worked with the buyer’s agent to get the deal done and closed in a timely manner — all pretty normal things to do within the context of a real estate transaction. She was kind and compassionate towards me as I closed a business and sold my home of 25 years, both very emotional. While we negotiated the terms of the contract, Kim was unflappable. There were several notable situations where Kim really showed me how she takes care of clients…she organized a cleaning crew to help prep the house (and once I had moved out) and spent time helping me find other people to do prep work as well. Kim took time out of a very busy day to transport a large household item to my friend on the other side of town, who did not have a way to transport it (and it was out of her way). The most important and professional thing Kim did, which I did not find out about until 2 days before closing, is that she shielded me from dealing with the buyer’s agent, who is one of the rudest people I have met. I had a run-in with the buyer’s agent (Helen Cawley with Compass) inside my home, as she let herself in when she was not supposed to be there. Helen gave me false information, berated me, and was extremely rude. When I told Kim about my experience, she alluded to the fact that Helen had been rude throughout the process of the entire transaction, but she never told me any of the details. Kim kept a very professional and upbeat demeanor with me while we were negotiating the contract, all while Helen was being very rude and condescending to her. That’s my definition of a quintessential professional, which is what Kim is. I’m very grateful for the way Kim handled this entire transaction. Aside from the fact that Kim did a really good job guiding me through the housing market in Austin, she’s also energetic, sharp, kind, and fun. You will have a great ally in Kim if you choose to work with her.t for the clients she represents. She was able to meet with me quickly after making contact. She listened to what I wanted to achieve and did everything in her power to help me meet my goal. She found the right buyer, and she worked with the buyer’s agent to get the deal done and closed in a timely manner all pretty normal things to do within the context of a real estate transaction. She was kind and compassionate towards me as I closed a business and sold my home of 25 years, both very emotional. While we negotiated the terms of the contract, Kim was unflappable. There were several notable situations where Kim really showed me how she takes care of clients…she organized a cleaning crew to help prep the house (and once I had moved out) and spent time helping me find other people to do prep work as well. Kim took time out of a very busy day to transport a large household item to my friend on the other side of town, who did not have a way to transport it (and it was out of her way). The most important and professional thing Kim did, that I did not find out about until 2 days before closing, is that she shielded me from dealing with the buyer’s agent, who is one of the rudest people I have met. I had a run-in with the buyer’s agent (Helen Cawley with Compass) inside my home, as she let herself in when she was not supposed to be there. Helen gave me false information, berated me, and was extremely rude. When I told Kim about my experience, she alluded to the fact that Helen had been rude throughout the process of the entire transaction, but she never told me any of the details. Kim kept a very professional and upbeat demeanor with me while we were negotiating the contract, all while Helen was being very rude and condescending to her. That’s my definition of a quintessential professional, which is what Kim is. I’m very grateful for the way Kim handled this entire transaction. Aside from the fact that Kim did a really good job guiding me through the housing market in Austin, she’s also energetic, sharp, kind, and fun. You will have a great ally in Kim if you choose to work with her.
Kim recently represented me in selling my home in central Austin. Kim is a true professional who really looks ouKim recently represented me in selling my home in central Austin. Kim is a true professional who really looks out for the clients she represents. She was able to meet with me quickly after making contact. She listened to what I wanted to achieve and did everything in her power to help me meet my goal. She found the right buyer, and she worked with the buyer’s agent to get the deal done and closed in a timely manner — all pretty normal things to do within the context of a real estate transaction. She was kind and compassionate towards me as I closed a business and sold my home of 25 years, both very emotional. While we negotiated the terms of the contract, Kim was unflappable. There were several notable situations where Kim really showed me how she takes care of clients…she organized a cleaning crew to help prep the house (and once I had moved out) and spent time helping me find other people to do prep work as well. Kim took time out of a very busy day to transport a large household item to my friend on the other side of town, who did not have a way to transport it (and it was out of her way). The most important and professional thing Kim did, which I did not find out about until 2 days before closing, is that she shielded me from dealing with the buyer’s agent, who is one of the rudest people I have met. I had a run-in with the buyer’s agent (Helen Cawley with Compass) inside my home, as she let herself in when she was not supposed to be there. Helen gave me false information, berated me, and was extremely rude. When I told Kim about my experience, she alluded to the fact that Helen had been rude throughout the process of the entire transaction, but she never told me any of the details. Kim kept a very professional and upbeat demeanor with me while we were negotiating the contract, all while Helen was being very rude and condescending to her. That’s my definition of a quintessential professional, which is what Kim is. I’m very grateful for the way Kim handled this entire transaction. Aside from the fact that Kim did a really good job guiding me through the housing market in Austin, she’s also energetic, sharp, kind, and fun. You will have a great ally in Kim if you choose to work with her.t for the clients she represents. She was able to meet with me quickly after making contact. She listened to what I wanted to achieve and did everything in her power to help me meet my goal. She found the right buyer, and she worked with the buyer’s agent to get the deal done and closed in a timely manner all pretty normal things to do within the context of a real estate transaction. She was kind and compassionate towards me as I closed a business and sold my home of 25 years, both very emotional. While we negotiated the terms of the contract, Kim was unflappable. There were several notable situations where Kim really showed me how she takes care of clients…she organized a cleaning crew to help prep the house (and once I had moved out) and spent time helping me find other people to do prep work as well. Kim took time out of a very busy day to transport a large household item to my friend on the other side of town, who did not have a way to transport it (and it was out of her way). The most important and professional thing Kim did, that I did not find out about until 2 days before closing, is that she shielded me from dealing with the buyer’s agent, who is one of the rudest people I have met. I had a run-in with the buyer’s agent (Helen Cawley with Compass) inside my home, as she let herself in when she was not supposed to be there. Helen gave me false information, berated me, and was extremely rude. When I told Kim about my experience, she alluded to the fact that Helen had been rude throughout the process of the entire transaction, but she never told me any of the details. Kim kept a very professional and upbeat demeanor with me while we were negotiating the contract, all while Helen was being very rude and condescending to her. That’s my definition of a quintessential professional, which is what Kim is. I’m very grateful for the way Kim handled this entire transaction. Aside from the fact that Kim did a really good job guiding me through the housing market in Austin, she’s also energetic, sharp, kind, and fun. You will have a great ally in Kim if you choose to work with her.
Kim was fantastic—responsive, attentive to detail, and thorough. She always took time to answer our questions and help us find the perfect home.
Kim was fantastic—responsive, attentive to detail, and thorough. She always took time to answer our questions and help us find the perfect home.
Kim was fantastic to work with. She helped us prioritize projects and then quickly and efficiently organized vendors to make our house look great (floor recoating, painting, carpeting, staging, professional photographer!). What she accomplished in a couple of days would have taken us weeks. Kim took us to see other homes on the market so we could understand the buyer’s perspective and get a sense for pricing and how to make our home stand out. She answered all of our questions regarding the paperwork and process steps and was very responsive from beginning to end. Kim fielded inquiries from potential buyers and always kept us in the loop so we could make informed decisions. She was a consummate professional but also willing to pitch in with whatever task needed to be done (cookie run? Emergency window cleaning? Last-minute trip to Lowe’s?). Kim has a great sense of humor and helped us manage the stress of the ups and downs of selling a house and moving out of state. We were delighted with the outcome and recommend Kim enthusiastically!
Kim was fantastic to work with. She helped us prioritize projects and then quickly and efficiently organized vendors to make our house look great (floor recoating, painting, carpeting, staging, professional photographer!). What she accomplished in a couple of days would have taken us weeks. Kim took us to see other homes on the market so we could understand the buyer’s perspective and get a sense for pricing and how to make our home stand out. She answered all of our questions regarding the paperwork and process steps and was very responsive from beginning to end. Kim fielded inquiries from potential buyers and always kept us in the loop so we could make informed decisions. She was a consummate professional but also willing to pitch in with whatever task needed to be done (cookie run? Emergency window cleaning? Last-minute trip to Lowe’s?). Kim has a great sense of humor and helped us manage the stress of the ups and downs of selling a house and moving out of state. We were delighted with the outcome and recommend Kim enthusiastically!
It's rare in this day and age to encounter people who are truly invested in what they do. I was astounded at the level of care and detail Kim demonstrated throughout the entire process. We were so happy working with Kim and will always fondly recall how Kim handled the emotional, strategic, procedural, and financial aspects of selling our one true, first home.
It's rare in this day and age to encounter people who are truly invested in what they do. I was astounded at the level of care and detail Kim demonstrated throughout the entire process. We were so happy working with Kim and will always fondly recall how Kim handled the emotional, strategic, procedural, and financial aspects of selling our one true, first home.
My husband and I are from out of state, and Kim had been recommended to us by a colleague of mine who lives in the Austin area. From the very beginning, we knew she had our best interests in mind. Super trustworthy, detail-oriented, and had great knowledge of the area. She listened to what we were looking for and provided guidance on the market and the dynamics. Kim’s response time was amazing, which is key during this market for sure. We also felt she went the extra mile and, in some cases, one step ahead to ensure our questions were answered and that our interests as the buyers were protected. She was such a fun person to work with as well! I can’t recommend Kim enough! Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you will not be disappointed! We will undoubtedly call Kim again for our next TX real estate transaction!
My husband and I are from out of state, and Kim had been recommended to us by a colleague of mine who lives in the Austin area. From the very beginning, we knew she had our best interests in mind. Super trustworthy, detail-oriented, and had great knowledge of the area. She listened to what we were looking for and provided guidance on the market and the dynamics. Kim’s response time was amazing, which is key during this market for sure. We also felt she went the extra mile and, in some cases, one step ahead to ensure our questions were answered and that our interests as the buyers were protected. She was such a fun person to work with as well! I can’t recommend Kim enough! Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you will not be disappointed! We will undoubtedly call Kim again for our next TX real estate transaction!
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Completed in 2021 as the personal residence of Roost Custom Homes, this thoughtfully designed 3,260 SF home with a garage apartment blends timeless character with modern family living. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath main home features two bedrooms on the main level and a light-filled layout connecting the living room, chef’s kitchen, and expansive screened porch with fireplace—creating ideal indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen includes Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, quartzite countertops, custom flush-inset cabinetry, and a walnut butcher block island.
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Areas of Expertise
Go beyond the listing with in-depth guides to Tarrytown, Bryker Woods, Allandale, and more.
Tarrytown is one of Austin's most established and recognizable residential neighborhoods, stretching west toward Lake Austin beneath a canopy of mature trees.
Read MoreDeveloped largely in the 1930s, its winding streets feature charming cottages and traditional homes alongside beautifully executed renovations and sophisticated new construction.
Read MoreKnown for wide, tree-lined streets, generous lots and an appealing mix of mid-century ranch homes, thoughtful renovations and newer custom residences.
Read MorePemberton Heights is one of Central Austin's most distinctive residential neighborhoods, known for its extraordinary tree canopy, gracious streets, expansive lots and architecturally significant homes.
Read MoreRosedale pairs charming residential streets with an outstanding Central Austin location near Burnet Road, North Lamar, The Triangle and the 38th Street medical district.
Read MoreOakmont Heights is a small, quietly sophisticated neighborhood tucked between some of Central Austin's best-known communities.
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