Why Work Together?

Hi! I am Dana Ambs. Hopefully you have checked out the extensive Design and Development portfolio of Making Modern Home here.

I specialize in Builder Representation, Infill Development, Buyer Representation for New Construction, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), High Quality Remodels, Off-Market and Investment Properties, Listings, and helping Buyers navigate the vibrant, fast-paced real estate market in Central and East Austin. With proven results in the development and design space and hundreds of projects/transactions, my experience offers significant advantage and value to my seller, builder and buyer clients. We have the opportunity to partner to accomplish your real estate goals. With dozens of new projects/listings slated for 2023, check back often for updates and follow me on instagram @makingmodernhome

Achievements, Awards, and Affiliations

Vice President of the Austin Infill Coalition

COMPASS Top 10 Solo Agents in Austin (based on Sales Volume)

Over $160,000,000 in Sales Volume

$20,000,000 in Active Projects

Multi-year Platinum Top50 Finalist

Multi-year WSJ Real Trends America’s Best Agents Recognizing the top 1.5% of Agents Nationwide (Top 200 solo in Texas, Top 40 Solo Agents in Austin based on Sales volume)

Multi-year Austin Real Producers Select List

Please use the form field below or contact me at: dana@makingmodernhome.com | 636.577.0822 or 512.777.1234

Sellers & Builders

For my Seller and Builder clients, I am always happy to use my design and development expertise to make your listing the best it can be. Also, ask me more about COMPASS Concierge to fund improvements. Having completed over 100 projects and having led hundreds of transactions, I am trilled to craft a strategy to sell your property.

Buyers & Investors

For my Buyers & Investors clients, working within my extensive network of Infill developers and builders as well as deep roots in East and Central Austin, we can always find you the right property/real estate asset even in a market with limited inventory.

Realtors & Researchers

For my  Realtor Colleagues and those of you that are researching the market, you will be delighted to see that I will now have a dedicated platform to share extensive, up-to-date inventory of Off-Market Deals, Coming Soon Projects and Pre-MLS Listings! For now follow @makingmodernhome on IG

Since you just reached out to tell me a little about you, here’s a little about me:

Dana Ambs has renovated/designed/sold/built hundreds of properties starting at the age of 21.   She is a degreed interior design/business/Realtor professional with experience designing and managing renovations of corporate campuses for some of the Midwest's largest companies.  Though she produced award winning designs during her corporate experience, her true passion was renovating properties with meticulous detail for a modern lifestyle.  Lured by Austin's vibrant economy and neighborhood culture, Dana relocated to the entrepreneurial city to begin Making Modern Home and obtained her real estate license.  She has represented buyers and listed Austin properties for over 100 successful sales.  Often, she is coordinating contractors, though she loves to get actively involved in the heavy duty construction herself! While involved in several neighborhood, civic, wellness, church and volunteer endeavors, she shares her enthusiasm for renovation, design, and real estate with her clients and community.   She still retains a strong Midwestern work ethic and an appreciation for frugality that leads to successful, unique designs incorporating a variety of new, old, and re-purposed goods and then works diligently to assemble and deliver the "whole package".  Designer turned Developer, Flipper turned Realtor, she’s always looking forward to adding value to all of her projects and for all of her clients!