Built Different
Two decades in construction, new build and building performance — brought to every walkthrough, on every property, before you write an offer.
About Marc
Marc Richmond has spent two decades in construction, new build and building performance. He has read plans, walked sites, and worked around framing crews, envelopes, mechanical systems and finish work — and he teaches builders across the United States how to build green.
That career did not stop when he moved into real estate; it became the reason clients call him. Every property he walks is filtered through the same trained eye: is the foundation moving, are those drywall cracks cosmetic or structural, is that stain an old resolved leak or an active one, was the HVAC sized for the square footage. He knows the difference — and he knows what the fix costs.
The Builder Advantage
Foundation movement, roof lines, load-bearing walls and framing quality. Which cracks are cosmetic, which are not, and which are worth walking away from.
HVAC sizing, electrical panel age, plumbing materials and water heater condition — what is at end-of-life and what the replacement actually costs.
Hidden water damage is the most common surprise in a home inspection. Stains, soft spots, efflorescence and tape-and-paint cover-ups get found before the offer, not after.
Insulation, air sealing, rainwater catchment, solar potential, materials and indoor air quality — evaluated against what the spec sheet claims. LEED-AP, and a national green building instructor.
Marc Richmond is a great realtor and I highly recommend him. Marc is extremely knowledgeable about Green Building Features, which lets him highlight all the details which make a home more livable. Marc cares deeply about his clients and goes the extra mile for you. Marc has the personal expertise and an extended network of contractors to ensure that inspections go smoothly. When you hire Marc, you're ensured of personal attention and a smooth process. I was extremely impressed with Marc and I give him top scores on everything. Simply put he is a great Realtor!
Marc Richmond is one of the most professional, knowledgeable and expert real estate agents in Austin. He is a green builder, even teaching builders how to build green across the United States. A resident of Austin for almost 20 years, Marc is familiar with every neighborhood in the greater Austin area. I speak from experience because as a newcomer to Austin, Marc helped me find a perfect condo for my needs and pocket book. I am forever grateful to Marc for shepherding me through the buying process. Just know this: Marc will fulfill all your needs and desires in the real estate market.
Two decades in construction and building performance mean he knows how homes are put together and where they fail. On a walkthrough he assesses structure, mechanical systems, moisture intrusion and likely renovation cost in real time — so you go into negotiation with a clear picture of the home’s condition, often before a formal inspection.
Yes. Production builders move quickly and items are often incomplete or installed incorrectly at the final walkthrough. Marc reviews a new build the way a peer contractor would, and recommends a written eleventh-month inspection before the workmanship warranty window closes.
Yes. He will walk your home before it goes on the market and tell you what is worth fixing and what is not — which is usually a shorter list than sellers expect.
Green performance is build quality taken all the way through. Marc is LEED-AP and teaches builders how to build green nationally, so energy, water, solar and indoor air quality get evaluated on every property rather than taken from the listing sheet.
Get in touch
Tell Marc a little about the property or your situation and he'll reach out personally.
Austin real estate read by a builder. Two decades in construction, new build and building performance on every walkthrough — with green performance evaluated as part of build quality, not instead of it.
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