samarcher

Throughout my professional career I have focused on giving people sound market-based answers that help them better understand the context of their purchase or sale. It is this grounded, professional focus that has enabled me to not only help clients but earn friendships at the same time. I am available to help buyers and sellers, whether you’re new to the market or have a long history of buying properties. 

I’m a graduate of Harvard University and I have a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs. From 1990 to 1993, I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala, helping communities in Central America develop technologies to improve their quality of life. After graduating from the LBJ School of Public Affairs I worked in service to the public with both the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and then Capital Metro. 

I’m very active in public service and serve on several boards in the greater Austin Community. I am a Board Member of Austin CarShare, I’m on the host committee for the Congress for New Urbanism that is holding their annual congress in Austin in 2008, I’m the Vice Chair of the Waller Creek Citizen Advisory Committee, and I’m a founding member of the Board Invitational 100 Miler (Cycling) benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Austin. 

Key Professional Attributes

I'm an active outdoors enthusiast and I go hiking and camping whenever possible with my family (two boys and my wife).  I'm also a competitive rower with the Austin Rowing Club competitive mens crew team and on occasion get to compete in national regattas.    

My affinity for real estate started early and I have several projects that I've worked on over the years that I'd like to share as an indication of some of the great investment opportunities there are in the Austin area.  Let me know  if I can be of assistance in any way.