We're excited to spotlight Crystal Robaina, a dynamic agent with COMPASS and a proud member of Dripping Springs Elite. Crystal’s passion for people, love of community, and real-world relocation experience make her a trusted guide for both local clients and those making big moves to Texas. She’s not just a great agent—she’s the kind of person who becomes your first friend in a new city.
Get to know Crystal in this honest, insightful, and refreshingly real Q&A:
Q: What do you love most about being a real estate agent in Dripping Springs?
A: I love how connected everything feels in Dripping Springs. We may be working deals one minute, then running into each other at school pick-up, community events, or HEB the next. It’s all about community first out here—and you can feel that in every part of doing business.
Q: What’s your favorite part of being in real estate?
A: I love finding opportunities that don’t max out my clients’ budgets—especially those off-market gems! My philosophy is simple: don’t just buy the home you can afford—buy the home that lets you live the big life you’re dreaming of.
Q: What would you say is your superpower?
A: Relocation clients are my people. As a Southern California native who moved to Austin in 2019, I’ve lived the adjustment firsthand. I know the questions people don’t even know to ask. I’m all about full transparency—I'll give you the good, the bad, the ugly, and the stuff no one else wants to say out loud. So many people move here without knowing a soul, and I love being their Realtor, their advisor, their first friend, and sometimes even their emergency contact.
Q: Describe your ideal day.
A: I’m at the gym by 5:30 a.m., then home for protein coffee and a family walk with our son and two huskies—with a Mel Robbins podcast in my ear. I love previewing off-market properties, grabbing lunch with a client or colleague (or my husband on the front porch). Then it's home to cook something delicious (and definitely not from a recipe) while listening to Chris Stapleton. And yes—bed by 9:30. That’s my expiration time!
Q: How does being part of Dripping Springs Elite benefit your clients?
A: DS Elite is absolutely invaluable. The hyperlocal knowledge, the commitment to the community, and the reliable network of vendors and professionals—it’s all about support and excellence. When you work with one of us, you’re in good hands. When you work with all of us behind the scenes? Even better.
Q: What brings you joy outside of work?
A: I love to explore—whether it’s local day trips to nearby towns or international travel. The world is such a big, beautiful place, and one of my biggest goals as a mom is to show our son how many cultures, places, and experiences are just a plane ride away.
Welcome to DS Elite, Crystal! Your authenticity, energy, and heart for helping others make you a standout in real estate—and a true asset to our Hill Country community.
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