Jim Olenbush
Founder/ Broker, CRS
Jim is a native Texan and has lived in Austin for over 28 years. He started in the Austin real estate business in 1997, and in 2007 he founded AustinRealEstate.com. The company has closed nearly $3 billion in real estate transactions since launching. Jim is the broker of record for the company, and he and his wife Crystal are co-owners of AustinRealEstate.com. Jim enjoys assisting his award-winning team of Austin real estate agents and is excited to help them achieve their goals. Jim has earned several designations specific to residential real estate brokerage. He is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®), a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®), and a Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI®). Jim is also considered an expert in the field of internet marketing and he stays on the cutting edge of the real estate industry.
Recent Articles by Jim
- A Guide To Common Real Estate Terms
- Historic Preservation of Parks, Buildings, Landmarks, and Homes
- A Homeowner's Guide to Earthquake Safety
- Timeline of the Texas Revolution
- Home Improvement Woodworking Projects
- All About the National Parks of Texas
- A Brief History of the Texas Railroads
- Creating a Family Fire Escape Plan
- An Electricity Glossary of Terms for Homeowners
- The White House and The United States Government: A Guide for Students
- Texas Water Resources: Civil Engineering and Uses of Dams
- Travis Club Homes for Sale on Lake Travis
- All About the Monk Parakeet
- Home Fire Safety: A Guide for the Family
- Heat Safety and Awareness: The Dangers of Extreme Heat
- Notable Figures in Texas History
- Fun Facts About Hummingbirds in Texas
- Home Landscaping: Preventing Ticks in Your Yard
- A Homeowner's Guide to Hurricanes by AustinRealEstate.com
- Firearms in the Home: A Safety and Storage Guide
- From Austin to Tennessee: The History of Country Music
- Flooding and Flood Risks
- Create a Home Meditation Space
- A History of Texas in the Civil War
- Preparing Your Pet for a Move
- A Guide to Carbon Monoxide Safety in Your Home
- A Homeowner's Guide to Composting
- Preventing Food Waste in Your Home
- What to Expect During a Home Inspection
- Home Safety Preparedness for Tornadoes
- Facts About The Alamo
- Home Gardening Tips