Lori Anne Goto

Your Go-To Realtor in Austin , Texas Lori Goto

Side, LLC
Encore Real Estate
7500 Rialto Blvd. Bldg. 1 #250, Austin, TX 78735


Tel: 512-461-1577
Cell: 512-461-1577

Markets Served: Austin , TX;

Specialties: 1031 Exchanges; Buyer's Specialist; Co-ops/Condos; Divorce Decree Transactions; Eco/Green Properties; Executive Relocation; Farms/Ranches; Gated Communities; Golf; High-Rise; LGBTQ+ Friendly; Listing Specialist; New Homes; Residential Investments; Resort/Vacation; Townhomes/Condos;

What do Clients Say?

This is our fourth transaction with Lori as our agent, the first one being in 2013. As usual, her service was excellent. We are disappointed that, should we need an agent in the future, we cannot call on Lori, since we have moved to a different state entirely. We would recommend Lori’s warm and professional expertise to anyone needing real estate services.

Dana and Denise

Lori has been nothing short of amazing! My husband and I have been so appreciative of everything she has done for us the past few months. As first time home buyers, this process can be very daunting, scary, and overwhelming. Lori has done an incredible job of guiding us during this journey by making sure we were well informed and comfortable from start to finish. She has truly gone above and beyond for us, and we can’t thank her enough. Her responsiveness, great attitude, and true concern for our wellbeing have meant so much. We even referred her to a family member who is now closing on his home next month, thanks to Lori! Overall, we couldn’t be happier and are excited to say this entire process has been fun and easy, thanks to all of Lori’s hard work!

The Allen's

Lori is FANTASTIC! She provided indispensable guidance for pricing and negotiation in the midst of uncertain times with the pandemic. Lori's photographer was amazing, and she created very professional and beautiful marketing tools. We moved across the country before our house was sold, and she brought us very sweet parting gifts before we left. Lori checked on our house multiple times per week after we left and kept us updated, which gave us peace of mind. She was also able to coordinate with an AC company to provide a discount when we discovered that the AC had to be replaced. Selling a house is an extremely stressful experience, and Lori's dedication to her clients alleviates that stress! She provides top-notch, ethical, and professional service!

Yelp-Sherri

We have used Lori to buy and sell several properties. She has great skills and is able to tell us a good buy from avoiding risky purchases. She has extremely insightful details to share with you on properties. Lori is always upbeat, always smiling, and definitely knows how to do her job as a Realtor. The best quality about Lori is that you can trust her to make the best deal for you! I highly, truly recommend Lori, she won't steer you wrong! Thank you, Lori, for handling everything so professionally. Best Realtor in Austin.

Yelp- Foster

Lori was Spectacular! She has went above ad beyond to help us in every way to get our house sold for the price we wanted. We could not recommend her enough. We recommended her to a neighbor, and she will be selling their house soon!

The Ploegers

About Lori Anne

 Since 2006, top producer Lori Goto has been a trusted partner to hundreds of buyers and sellers in the growing Austin metro area. As she facilitates her clients’ exciting real estate ventures, Lori’s kindness, patience, and perseverance support each distinct relationship, creating a solid foundation for success in Austin’s competitive market.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Lori embodies the balanced, collaborative energy of the aloha spirit. Through her calm and direct demeanor, she creates a relaxed and fluid atmosphere that immediately puts people at ease. Her vast industry knowledge is matched by her emotional instincts and flawless communication style, which she customizes to each client’s preference. Lori knows that a home is the largest investment most of her clients will make, and her objective is to help them make decisions that maximize their investments — now and in the future.

Lori’s expertise has consistently earned her many awards, including Platinum Top 50 REALTOR® and Texas Monthly Five-Star Professional. Lori pioneers efficient solutions that overcome any obstacle, putting her extensive talents and resources into action on her clients’ behalf. Though she works to balance what’s important to all parties involved in a transaction, she never backs away from using her fierce negotiation skills to ensure her clients achieve their ultimate goals. 

Along with a list of extensive accolades and accomplishments, among them, being featured on HGTV’s “My First Place,” Lori has been a proud Texas resident since 1989. She loves living in Austin with her husband, David, and is thrilled to continue to support her clients with Encore Real Estate.

AWARDS

  • Five Star Professional Award Winner — 2011 to 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) A-List — 2019, 2021
  • Diamond Club $10M+ Top Producer — 2020
  • Sapphire Circle Top Producer — 2018, 2019 
  • 10-Year Legend — 2020
  • Platinum Top 500 REALTORS® — 2019
  • Platinum Top 50 REALTORS® Winner —  2011, 2013, 2014
  • Platinum Top 50 REALTORS® Finalist — 2011 to 2019

CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS 

  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS)
  • Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
  • Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
  • Certified New Home Specialist™ (CNHS)
  • Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
  • e-PRO®
  • GREEN 
  • At Home With Diversity®
  • Residential Construction Certified (RCC)
  • Homeward Certified