About Davis Cook | Texas REALTOR®, GRI, CREN

How I got into real estate

Before real estate I ran my own businesses. Some worked and some didn't, and that's where I learned to read a contract, negotiate, and own the problem when something goes wrong. That turns out to be most of this job.

During that time I was also coaching people on their money. My wife Ashley and I had paid off about $250,000 of debt, and I got certified through Ramsey Solutions' Financial Coach Master Training so I could help other families do the same. The same thing kept coming up in those conversations: the house. It's the biggest asset, the biggest debt, and the biggest decision most families make, and most of them had nobody walking them through it.

So I got my license. The longer version of that story is here if you want it.

How I work

Four things I stick to, whether you're buying your first house or selling your fourth.

1. Your numbers come before the house

I'll ask what you owe, what you need to net, and what the payment does to your monthly budget before I ask what neighborhood you like. I'd rather you buy the right house in eight months than the wrong one this month.

2. I'll tell you when the answer is no

If a cash offer is a bad trade for your situation, if Move First doesn't work on paper, or if the house you love is overpriced by forty grand, you'll hear it from me.

3. You get options, not a single product

I can list your house, source competing cash offers, get you into your next home before this one sells, or cut my fee to 1.49% if you'd rather do the legwork. Four real paths, and I'll tell you which one I'd take.

4. I do the negotiating myself

I hold the CREN designation, which is specific to negotiation. Where it matters most is the repair and credit conversation after inspection. That's where money moves, and where a lot of people give some away without realizing it.

"He exemplified the concept of under promising and over delivering… He successfully negotiated every concession. On two occasions, he and I would agree on a figure. When he'd return from talking to the buyer he'd have secured an even better deal."

— Cabal O'Dell, seller · Google review

Who I am outside of work

I'm a Christian. That's the reason I'd rather lose a commission than talk someone into something.

I'm a husband to Ashley and a dad to our son Samuel. We live in the same market I sell in. I don't work Sundays.

I also coordinate Financial Peace University classes locally. I don't get paid for that.

Track Record

Where I've closed

Every transaction I've done, by city. Most are in Williamson County, with a second group around Waco from earlier in my career.

Round Rock9
Georgetown6
Austin4
Waco4
Cedar Park3
Pflugerville3
Belton2
Centerville2
Clifton2
Hutto2
Jarrell2
Leander2
Liberty Hill2
China Spring1
Harker Heights1
Hewitt1
Jonestown1
Lago Vista1
Mart1
Murchison1
Riesel1
Spicewood1
Spring Branch1
Temple1
Whitney1

55 closings across 25 Texas cities. Through Real Estate Essentials I can represent buyers and sellers anywhere in the state.

Credentials

What the letters after my name mean

Here's what each one took.

GRI

Graduate REALTOR® Institute. A multi-course program covering contract law, ethics, finance, and risk. Most agents never complete it.

CREN

Certified Real Estate Negotiator. Training specifically in negotiation: offers, counters, and the repair and credit conversation after inspection.

Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource SFR certification, National Association of REALTORS

SFR®

Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource. A National Association of REALTORS® certification in short sales, foreclosures, and distressed properties, earned October 2026. If you're behind on the mortgage or looking at a bank-owned home, I know how those deals work.

TREC License #795476

Licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission, sponsored by Orchard Brokerage. Valid in all 254 Texas counties, which is what lets me represent people remotely anywhere in the state.

Texas Notary Public

Certified April 2025. It comes in handy more than you'd think, especially on remote transactions.

RamseyTrusted

Dave Ramsey's team vets agents on service, integrity, and track record before attaching their name. It isn't a directory you buy into. More →

Financial Coach Master Training

Certified through Ramsey Solutions as an independent financial coach. Separate from real estate, and not something I charge for.

Reviews

What clients have written

Straight from my Google Business profile.

★★★★★

"He was on top of communication, rarely taking more than a few minutes to respond… When he proposed a relatively high market value, I figured we were getting negotiation room. We received an over list offer on day one in a soft market. When that deal fell through three days before close, he drummed up a backup offer in less than 24 hours."

Cabal O'DellSeller

★★★★★

"In a challenging market for sellers, Davis went above and beyond to sell our home and secure a profit for us. He is incredibly knowledgeable, sharp, and strategic… Davis is deeply trustworthy and fought hard to get us the best possible deal."

Yaimee GomezSeller · Travis / Williamson County

★★★★★

"His extensive knowledge and unwavering support were invaluable throughout the process… He diligently managed the listing of my property through their Cash Plus program. His ability to make the process enjoyable and stress-free, despite its inherent challenges, is truly commendable."

Gilbert SalgadoSeller · Cash offer program

★★★★★

"Davis was present from the initial signature all the way to the final signature. We finalized the deal in 28 days and the process was seamless… He treats clients like family."

Gilberto MartinezBuyer · Waco area

★★★★★

"After 20 plus years of military service I think respect, integrity, and hard work go a long way. Davis is by far highly recommended by me and trust me when I say, you will not regret using him in the next purchase or sell of your home."

Justin CaldwellGoogle review

★★★★★

"Davis took the time to ensure selling our home was as effortless as possible. Answered every question along the way and was able to sell our home very quickly in a difficult market situation."

Tyler StrongSeller

★★★★★

"He is as sharp as a scalpel, 100% dedicated to his client's needs, and will go above and beyond to ensure that those he helps are taken care of without ever losing his smile."

Cody SGoogle Local Guide

★★★★★

"Davis is a young professional with great knowledge and the desire to truly help others find their perfect home, property to build on or add to your personal real estate portfolio."

Mary ElizabethGoogle review

5.0 stars across 11 reviews on Google.

The Longer Story

Why I coach people on money

In 2018 Ashley and I sat down and added up what we owed. About $45,000 in student loans, $3,000 in credit cards, $12,000 in car loans, and roughly $190,000 on the mortgage. About $250,000 total. We had separate bank accounts and we weren't on the same page about money.

We went through Financial Peace University together and followed the plan. Today the student loans are paid off, the credit cards are cut up and paid off, both cars are paid off, and we own our home with no mortgage. We have an emergency fund, we're investing, and we budget together every month.

That's why I got certified as a coach, and why I'll ask about your budget before your wish list. It's also the background behind being RamseyTrusted and why I coordinate FPU classes for free.

I'm not a financial advisor. I'm a REALTOR® who understands the money side of the biggest purchase you'll make.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about your situation

If a different agent or a different timeline is the right answer, I'll tell you that too.

Or reach out directly:

📧 davis.cook@orchard.com

📱 (512) 890-2642

📅 Book a call on my calendar

Central Texas in person. All of Texas remotely through Real Estate Essentials. Sundays off.