We're in The Scout Guide Austin - and We Think You Should Be Reading It

If you haven't heard of The Scout Guide, consider this your introduction - and your new favorite resource for living like a true Austinite.

The Scout Guide is a beautifully curated city guide dedicated to the best local businesses, hidden gems, and the people behind them. Think of it as the insider's handbook to a city - the kind of knowledge that used to only come from knowing the right people. It's part print publication, part online directory, and entirely dedicated to the idea that local businesses are worth seeking out, supporting, and celebrating.

We've been proud members of The Scout Guide Austin community, and it's a partnership that genuinely reflects how we approach real estate - with intention, with taste, and with deep roots in this city.

Why It Matters to Us
Austin is a city built on community and independent spirit. The businesses that make this city feel like home - the design studios, the restaurants, the wellness spaces, the makers and the makers-of-things - deserve to be found. The Scout Guide exists to make that happen, and we love being part of a network that shares that value.

When our clients relocate to Austin or are navigating a new neighborhood, one of the first things we want to do is connect them to the city the way locals experience it. The Scout Guide makes that easy - and beautiful.

Jenny McElroy ©2025

People Worth Meeting. Stories Worth Hearing. Businesses Worth Supporting.

That's the Scout Guide's ethos, and honestly, it's ours too. Real estate at its best is about so much more than square footage and sale prices - it's about helping people find their place in a community. The Scout Guide is a wonderful expression of exactly that.

Pick up a copy, browse the directory, and discover what makes Austin so genuinely worth living in.

👉 Explore The Scout Guide Austin: thescoutguide.com/austin

Sarah Brightly

Hi, I’m Sarah Brightly.

With 20 years in Austin, Sarah brings a design-minded and detail-aware approach to real estate. Before joining the Nicole Kessler Group, she managed a portfolio of short-term rental properties, where she refined a strong sense for how people truly live in a space, something that now shapes the way she prepares and presents homes for market.

As Nicole’s Listing Partner, Sarah oversees every step of the listing journey, from pre-market planning to vendor coordination, staging strategy, photography, launch strategy, and contract milestones. She is known for her calm communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and ability to make the process feel clear, supported, and beautifully executed.

A long-time Austinite and mom of three, Sarah loves architecture, design, historic homes, shady neighborhood walks, and cooking for a full table of family and friends, usually with two goldendoodles somewhere underfoot.

Contact: sarah.brightly@compass.com | 512-375-2096

IG: @hellobrightly

https://sarahbrightly.com
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