NEWS
(11/08) - Austin Fine Properties is proud to add Rob Albertson and Jay Vickers to their growing list of Certified EcoBrokers®.
(10/08) - Austin Fine Properties adds two more EcoBrokers® to their growing list: AFP founders John Teinert and Chris Pellegrino.
(8/18/07) - Austin Fine Properties has gone Green! In an effort to provide and promote healthy, cost-effective Green practices in Real Estate, Austin Fine Properties has developed this website as a premier resource for information pertaining to Green building, Green and Eco-Friendly businesses and services, events, organizations and how you can save money by being "Green."
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What does AFP's new Green Agave logo mean?
Austin Fine Properties has gone Green, and has incorporated the "Green Agave" logo to highlight our new, greener mission.
Only Austin Fine Properties Brokers, Agents and affiliates are able to use and display the AFP "Green Agave" logo.
John Teinert, Broker • 512.731.8884 cell • 512.477.8884 office
Chris Pellegrino, Agent • 512.619.8884 cell • 512.477.8884 office
AFP's Certified EcoBrokers®
John Teinert, Broker/Owner, Certified EcoBroker® • 512.731.8884 cell • 512.477.8884 office
John Teinert began his Real Estate career while going to the University of Texas Business School, where he earned his degree in Finance. During his time at UT, John became a licensed Real Estate agent, working for various commercial real estate brokers in Austin. After graduation, he relocated to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a financial market analyst at Shannon and Luchs Real Estate. From there, John went to the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA/Fannie Mae), where he worked as a residential loan packaging/servicing analyst. Eventually, John took a position at Pardoe Real Estate Sothebys in the D.C./Georgetown area, selling luxury homes and estates. In 1995, John left D.C., returning to Austin, where he began investing in real estate and brokering commercial and residential properties. Four years later, John teamed up with Chris Pellegrino, who together founded Austin Fine Properties.
Chris Pellegrino, Agent/Owner, Certified EcoBroker® • 512.619.8884 cell • 512.477.8884 office
Chris Pellegrino is a graduate of George Mason University with a B.A. in Speech Communications. Chris moved to Austin in 1995 from Washington D.C. and began his career working in the Austin Real Estate market in 1998. In 2000, Chris joined John Teinert in creating Austin Fine Properties, now a Private Label Realty Company. In addition to managing the Austin Fine Properties Baylor Street office, Chris enjoys working with both buyers and sellers and prides himself in paying the utmost attention to detail and going above and beyond to ensure his clients have a smooth transaction. Chris is also now a Certified EcoBroker® and looks forward to educating his clients on a more Eco/Sustainable lifestyle!
Rob Albertson, Agent, Certified EcoBroker® • 512.653.8939 cell • 512.477.8884 office
Rob Albertson is proud to join Austin Fine Properties in support of their green mission. Rob has been investing and building in Austin for over 8 years and recently earned the distinction as an Austin Energy Green Builder after completing a number of highly rated green houses.
Rob understands the complexities of buying and selling a home, but knows it is ultimately about finding the right home or the right buyer for his clients. He prides himself in knowing the Austin market better than his competitors and how to effectively market and stage a home for a timely sale.
Rob is an active member of Austin’s live music scene and also enjoys playing golf, running at Town Lake, and drinking wine with his wife Catherine and dog Belle at their green home in South Austin.
Jay Vickers, Agent, Certified EcoBroker® • 512.699.7434 cell • 512.477.8884 office
Jay has called Austin home for the last 26 years and has held a Texas Real Estate License for 14 years. The founder of several local businesses, including City Express and Spider House, he holds Austin in high regard as being one of Texas' most educated, liberal and livable cities in the country. Joining the Austin Fine Properties team in 2002, Jay prides himself on his honesty and integrity, and takes the time to provide clients with quality assistance and professional counsel.
