A stay-at-home mom turned real estate agent, Nora Wall took a leap into the industry after her family planted roots in Austin. In 1997, she officially began learning the ropes, one class and one client at a time.
Her experience working with buyers and sellers, as well as her personal property investments, gave her the insight she needed to build a career, and ultimately build a community. With support from her husband, business coach, and assistant, she was later inspired to branch out and sow the seeds of Cultivate Realty.
Today, Cultivate Realty has blossomed into a real estate brokerage based on a passion for seeing people thrive. It all grew out of Nora’s dedication to working by referral.
“First-time home buyers became second-time home buyers. Then those second-time home buyers said, ‘Our family’s growing, it’s a different season for us, we’re going to move up now to a bigger home.’ Now I’m selling to my clients’ kids,” says owner Nora Wall. “I love working with my past clients’ friends and family. That’s how I’ve built my business, and it’s where the name Cultivate comes in. We cultivate relationships.”
Those relationships extend to the Cultivate team, which is entirely made up of agents who were referred to Nora. Although each agent brings a unique perspective, they all share a sense of professional responsibility and personal commitment to their clients.
Cultivate Realty knows that the work they do has the power to change lives, from finding someone’s family home, empty nester home, or investment property. “You get out what you put in” is the mantra that drives them to go above and beyond, landing them among the top 5% of Austin agents.
“I believe real estate is about more than just transactions; it’s about building lasting relationships based on trust, expertise, and results,” says Realtor Brandon Eckhardt. “While I strive to be a long-term resource for my clients, I never lose sight of the fact that they are hiring me to achieve specific goals. That’s why I stay ahead of the market with the most up-to-date strategies, whether it’s identifying the right opportunities, negotiating the best deals, or leveraging cutting-edge marketing techniques.”
The Cultivate team believes that similarly educating clients, especially first-timers, is key to them making the right decisions for their future. This approach ensures that clients feel confident and empowered in those decisions.
“I have the opportunity to hear the conversations in the background and they really work hard to ensure that buyers’ and sellers’ interactions are the best. They take their clients’ needs to heart,” says Officer Manager Kim Hollenshead. “It’s also rare to find such a tight-knit group of people who also love Christ so much and drop everything at a moment’s notice to pray for each other and those they serve.”
While seeing a new homeowner proudly sit behind the closing table brings immense joy, moments like the client Christmas party and 4th of July pie party stand out. At the end of the day, it’s the genuine connections the team fosters that set Cultivate Realty apart as trusted agents and lifelong friends.
“Knowing that so many homeowners walk away not just satisfied, but excited to continue working with us, is the ultimate reward. It reaffirms that our commitment to exceptional service, market expertise, and genuine care makes a lasting impact,” says Realtor Angie Ufomata. “We’re grateful for every client who chooses to be part of the Cultivate Realty family and look forward to continuing to serve Austin’s thriving real estate market.”
Learn more about Cultivate Realty at: cultivaterealty.com