The Competitive Edge
Known for creating an exceptional buying experience, Gottesman Residential Real Estate’s Alaina Martin connects clients with coveted luxury properties.
“When it comes to Austin real estate, who you work with makes all the difference,” says Gottesman Residential Real Estate’s Alaina Martin, a powerhouse luxury REALTOR® who helps newcomers and seasoned Austinites alike navigate housing options, including premarket opportunities. “I can connect clients with high-end listings not available to the general public, opening the door to their dream home.”
Founded in 2000, Gottesman Residential specializes in curating the finest homes for every lifestyle, which is made possible by an elevated real estate experience from start to finish.
“We hold ourselves to a higher standard,” says Martin. Utilizing industry-specific knowledge, networking abilities, and a diligent work ethic, she shines as a crucial component of Gottesman Residential’s unparalleled, highly collaborative team. “Real estate is hyperlocal. The relationships I’ve built throughout the market provide advantages that can’t be matched.”
All About Austin
A Westlake resident and lake enthusiast, Martin stays deeply dialed into the local scene. “I’m passionate about the Austin lifestyle and all that comes with it. The food and live music scenes are just incredible, and it’s such an amazing place to raise a family,” she says.
Native to Kansas but with extended family that hails from a small Texas town, she always pictured herself down south before she relocated to Austin by way of New York City in 2016. “Everyone jokes that I manifested myself as a Texan— and boom, there I was,” laughs Martin, who enjoys helping fellow transplants traverse the challenging real estate market. “The last two years
have been unprecedented—no one could have foreseen this massive population influx and resulting impact on property values. But now we’re seeing the market recalibrate and return to normal.”
Behind that shift is expanded inventory, including an exclusive lakefront resort community in Lago Vista. Represented by Martin, ENSENADAS features
52 luxury homesites with unprecedented amenities, private lake access, and breathtaking views along Lake Travis’ scenic north shore.
“It’s a great time to buy in Austin,” says Martin, who shares her expertise as the host of national television show The American Dream, which highlights real estate and lifestyle. “Our team of 27 agents does more volume than firms twice our size—because we’re driven, detail oriented, and have unrivaled resources and connections that give clients the edge in Austin’s competitive market.”
When she isn’t guiding clients, Martin is a busy mom who still finds time to wake surf, travel, and serve her community through nonprofits including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, where she serves as a committee member for the organization’s annual Ice Ball Gala fundraising event.
“Austin isn’t just a city; it’s a community,” she says. “There’s nowhere else I’d rather live.”