Linda Strickel Godinez

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Working with Linda was a real pleasure, and it was our lucky day when she was recommended to us. With her pleasant personality and her experience and knowledge she guided us through every step of the way.  From the best way to stage the house to directions on how to find contractors to do the work needed to prepare the house for the sale, she was there. Linda is professional and organized and went above and beyond for us. It was only a matter of days from the time the For Sale sign went up until it sold, and we attribute that to the marketing Linda prepared that helped us find the perfect buyer. The closing was well coordinated and went very smoothly. We’d recommend Linda to anyone looking to sell their home.  

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Chris Hite

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Thank you, Linda, for going over and above helping us sell our home. When we bought the house, I thought the agent did a good job. But after listing and selling my home 6 years later, I realized what an experienced agent can do for a home buyer or seller. Your knowledge and advice proved very valuable to us. You knew the market for the area and predicted problems we would run into if not addressed before listing.  I can't say enough about your patience with us or timing to enter the market.  Thank you again.  

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William P. Miller

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We can't say enough good things about Linda. My wife and I were faced with the task of buying a home while leading busy lifestyles. Working abroad and buying in a city very far from both our homes. Linda is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She always knew the right questions to ask, and guided us so well through the entire process, from start to finish. We faced some major roadblocks along the way while trying to find our home, and I can honestly say, we would never have been able to navigate our way through it all without Linda. It's one thing to be great at the job, but what is clear when working with Linda, is that she is also a great person. Someone so easy to get along with, which I think is very important in such a close working relationship. We actually consider her a friend, which I think says a lot on its own. We could not be happier with how it all turned out and would not hesitate to recommend Linda to anyone.  

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Mark Brennan & Jessica Derhammer

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Having Linda as my agent was not only a great experience, but also calming and reassuring. This was my first time buying a home and it came about through a wonderful opportunity that presented itself suddenly. So, I found myself jumping into the middle of the home-buying process with little planning and preparation, but plenty of nerves.  Linda was referred by a friend. She walked me through the process: the hows, whys, whens, and dates. She kept me on track with the things needing to be done and the dates they needed to be done by.  Because of Linda, things went smooth, I knew what to expect, and we were able to stay on track. Linda did what she said she would do, was vigilant through the whole process, and was willing to put in extra effort. This is why I highly recommend her, especially to anyone new to the home-buying process.  

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Alan Russell

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Linda was very helpful and knowledgeable in getting my house ready to sell and dealing with any snags along the way. She was always encouraging and calming for me. She was never negative, always positive. She got me an awesome deal on my house and the closing went smoothly.  I would recommend her as a realtor to anyone looking to sell or buy a house. 

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Linda Odelson

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Linda was extremely supportive throughout our home-buying journey! Her candor and honest guidance helped us decide if each house would work for us, and she always put us finding a great fit above closing any deals. Linda is a great balance of professional, genuine, and friendly. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

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Bryson & Cassidy McIver

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Linda has been our longtime personal realtor and recently helped us purchase our first investment property.  She is just as knowledgeable and thorough about investment properties as she is about residential properties.  She was a vital part of our team helping to determine the right time to enter the market, look at options for converting properties to multiple revenue streams, and knowledge about the Austin market and areas for successful rental properties.  Linda also has a knowledgeable team she recommends from inspection through closing making the whole process as easy as possible.  We really appreciate Linda's expertise and look forward to working with her again.   

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La Vida LLC

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Fifteen years ago, Linda helped my parents find the perfect home when they moved from Cincinnati to the Austin area to be closer to family living in Texas—a house that quickly became the heart of our family. This past May, after the loss of both of our parents, my sisters and I turned to Linda once again to help us sell that same beloved home.  Having four daughters as sellers—including one out of state—is no small feat, but Linda navigated it all seamlessly. She kept us informed, grounded, and on track with compassion and clarity every step of the way.  What stood out most was Linda’s ability to manage the emotional weight of the experience while staying focused and proactive. She led with empathy and confidence, always striking the right balance between sensitivity and forward momentum—something we didn’t even know we needed, but deeply appreciated.  Her deep experience and expert guidance enabled us to move through the process efficiently—and ultimately sell the home quickly and successfully, at a price we felt really good about.  It was a full-circle experience, and Linda guided us through it with extraordinary professionalism, patience, and heart. She was incredibly responsive and thoughtful, helping us manage every detail with a calm, solutions-oriented approach that made the entire process feel not only manageable, but even healing.  Linda brings more than just deep market knowledge—she brings humanity. And in times like these, that makes all the difference.  Her kindness, accessibility, and steady hand were invaluable and deeply appreciated. We’re incredibly grateful to her and couldn’t recommend her more highly. 

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Dori Flores

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Working with Linda was an absolute pleasure!  She was my parents' realtor and helped them find the house that ultimately, we just finished selling.  It was such a relief to work with someone who we totally trust because she has been so helpful to our family in the past.  She was incredibly professional and knowledgeable about the real estate market.  I appreciated her patience and willingness to help us understand the complicated process of selling a home.  I highly recommend Linda to anyone looking for an excellent realtor that is attentive and gets the job done.  In fact, I am looking forward to working with her again soon to buy a new house for my family!

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Julie McCandless

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Patience, honesty, and follow-through are just three of Linda's many strengths!  My sisters and I were fortunate enough to be in her good hands when we sold our parents' home.  During a very emotional and confusing time in our lives, Linda was a constant source of reassurance, guidance, and genuine care.  She took the time to guide us through each step of the process, and she was available and patient with us and our questions and concerns.  From day one we knew we could trust Linda with all of the ins and outs of the process, and she did a stellar job taking care of us every step of the way!  My family and I have worked with Linda for years, and we recommend her with the highest of praise and respect!  Here is what you probably can't post:  Linda Strickel Godinez is a badass in every way!  Thank you Linda - you have made a huge difference in our lives!

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Linda made selling my house such a breeze. Her knowledge and advice helped get a buyer in days, while other homes nearby took weeks. She worked hard from day one to make sure everything went smoothly. I cannot recommend her enough! She is the best realtor I've ever had the pleasure of working with!

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Mike Wallace

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We had a great experience with Linda, she is so helpful and knowledgeable. She worked hard to make sure we were able to have a smooth process from day one.

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Teresa Moyer

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Linda and JBGoodwin Realtors were excellent! They took into consideration my concerns and wants while also offering valuable advise and guidance!

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Austin B. Sheffield

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I can't say enough great things about Linda as my residential real estate agent. She worked every lead tirelessly, provided great marketing advice and successfully found a buyer for my property in a difficult market. Above and beyond. I highly recommend her.

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Dan Foster

"Linda was so easy to work with, extremely helpful, and quite frankly, one of the best realtors I’ve ever had. She knew her stuff and always had answers for any question I would have. She was able to get me a terrific deal on the home I ultimately decided to buy. Thank you Linda, for working your magic and making the home buying process as easy and enjoyable as I hoped."

Mark Hobbs

"We had a great experience and our agent Linda was excellent and very thorough. She explained the process and kept us informed. Contact Linda if you need a great Agent!"

Patrick Hayes

"I have moved six times and have some experience with real estate agents. Linda Godinez was the best. She quickly identified homes we thought were good choices, and we were able to find a house we wanted in record time. Her comparables were so good we were comfortable in making our offer, and the bank's appraisal proves we made a good deal. Her negotiation skills were on display when she used the inspection report to lower the price we ultimately had to pay for the house, and the seller paid for several other items as well. I will certainly recommend her to anyone buying a house in the area."

William Wallace

"My husband, Daniel, and I recently sold our first home and bought again with Linda Godinez. We have known about Linda's superior realtor skills for 9 years. She helped our friends purchase their first home in 2007, and then we bought that same home from them in 2009. We thought we were ready to sell in early spring of 2015, but after meeting with Linda she gave us some recommendations about upgrades and we decided to wait to list the house until our upgrades were completed. We are SO appreciative of her advice and thankful that we waited. In April 2016 Linda listed our house on a Thursday and by Sunday of that same week we had 17 offers with 15 ABOVE listing price - 17 offers in 3 days! We could not believe how quickly she was able to provide results that were above and beyond our expectations.

What sets Linda apart from every other realtor is her true "Austin" personality: she is professional and an expert negotiator without being pushy, she is laidback but highly knowledgeable, well connected, and available around the clock. After working with Linda for so many years, we consider her a friend and that says a lot about the trust, confidence, and comfort we felt with her. Linda guided us step by step through the selling process starting with advice about renovations and staging. When we decided to buy another home we didn't think of using any other realtor; we had to use Linda. She made herself available at all hours of the day and night for questions about houses, to go see listings, and advice on negotiations. In July 2016 we bought our second home after Linda's expert advice on the quality of the neighborhood and potential for appreciation. We highly recommend Linda as a realtor to any prospective home buyers or sellers.

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Sarah Walker and Daniel Seliski

"Hi Linda, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we value your knowledge and experience during both the sale of my daughter and son-in-law's home, and also the purchase of their new home. You are so different from what most people think of real estate agents! Seriously you understand the value of the property, you know how to negotiate for the best price, you were always available to answer questions and you gave excellent advice during the process, plus your suggestions for staging made a huge difference. You worked magic juggling multiple offers. I have referred you to 2 of my friends. My sincere thanks as a very pleased mom of two new homeowners!"

S. Jack

"Professional, patient, attentive, knowledgeable and discreet. Linda is completely trustworthy and reliable with an impeccable eye. Her experience in the Austin real estate market was of invaluable help in buying the best home for us."

Eldarose Cardenas and Matt Guedea

"Linda Godinez listens to what is important to you and your family and what you want in a home. She is very knowledgeable about market trends and directs you to all the needed resources, from lending options to inspectors. In addition, Linda works at your pace and provides just the right amount of support and direction when needed."

Estrella Barrera

"Linda helped us buy a new home, prep our house for sale, and then sell our house, in that order. What could have been a very stressful time was made very easy with her help. Linda's tough negotiation skills helped us buy our new home below market value and get a full price offer for the home we were selling. Her attention to detail, staging tips, and understanding of what it takes to sell a home had our house sold in 3 days with multiple offers!"

Lisa and David Davila

"I recently sold my house In the Brykerwoods neighborhood of Austin with Linda Godinez from JB Goodwin Realtors. She was excellent! She quickly identified and connected with an interested buyer even before the house was officially listed. From then on she was actively engaged with the potential buyer, negotiating effectively for the very best price for me. All along I felt she was absolutely working in my interest completely, presenting a strong offer and case for the price. Linda knew the market well, and negotiated fairly but aggressively. Eventually it paid off, selling quickly at a price higher than what I expected. I would certainly use her services again either to buy or sell."

Tony Sisto

"Linda Godinez is the best realtor we could have asked for! She had wonderful insight to get us the most value for our home sale. There were about 6 months of preparation into selling our home, and it was all guided by Linda. Neighborhoods, crime rates, school rankings, staging - she covered all of it and more. Our home went on the market Saturday, an open house Sunday, and had a full price offer Monday. Her execution was flawless! Over the next few weeks, Linda dedicated two days a week with us for viewing homes for purchase, making us feel like her top clients. When it was all said and done, we looked at roughly 30 homes before we found one we were confident putting an offer on, but we never felt pressured by her to rush into such a large decision. She negotiated for us well, and took care of all the little odds and ends. We had a few bumps along the way, but she was extremely reassuring throughout the entire process. Thanks to Linda, we now have our "forever home", and couldn't have done it without her!"

Danielle and Kevin Reilly