1626 Realty Team

Licensed Realtors®

Meet Jody and Gene Faulkner

More Than Just Agents – A Team You Can Trust

Jody and Gene Faulkner are a husband-and-wife real estate team who combine over 30 years of negotiation and customer service experience to deliver outstanding results. Jody’s deep Austin roots give her a wealth of local insight, while Gene’s talent for spotting opportunities and crafting smart solutions ensures every client is set up for success.

They believe buying or selling a home is more than a transaction—it’s a meaningful life experience. That’s why they focus on listening closely, anticipating needs, and guiding clients through each step with care and clear communication. Their teamwork allows them to provide unmatched attention, creative problem-solving, and strong advocacy from start to finish.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, Jody and Gene are committed to making the process smooth, stress-free, and rewarding—helping you feel confident in your decisions and at home in your future.

Jody

Jody Faulkner

Licensed TX REALTOR®

Austin has experienced beautiful growth and change over the years, and as a native Austinite, Jody Faulkner has had the privilege to watch the city she loves adapt — giving her a wealth of knowledge that she shares with clients to help them make the best decision.

Persistent, dedicated, and a top-notch negotiator, there isn’t anything Jody wouldn’t do to help her clients succeed. Her patience and understanding nature make her the best partner.

Gene

Get to know Gene Faulkner

Licensed TX REALTOR® CREN

Gene is a native Texan residing in Hays County. He brings with him many years of successful sales experience from the Telecommunications Industry. Gene uses his strong communication and interpersonal skills to help him win home bids, negotiate favorable outcomes, and develop strong and lasting client relationships. By combining his extensive professional background with his knowledge of the Austin real estate market, Gene dutifully assists his clients in effectively navigating the home buying and selling process.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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   Cedrice Bennett 
 30 August 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Casey is easy and fun to work with! Very engaged and available throughout the process.
  
 
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   rodrigo castro 
 1 August 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Choosing Jody and her team over other agents was the best decision I made. They listened to my needs and helped me sell my house fast but also for the right price. They were patient through every step and communicated constantly. Really felt like they had my back and were my advocates.
  
 
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   Scott Filip 
 17 May 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The 1626 Real Estate Group was amazing to work with! Casey, Gene, and Jody made buying our first home a piece of cake. They answered all of our questions and provided us with tons of information that made us feel at ease throughout the whole process. We will definitely be using them in the future for all of our real estate needs.
  
 
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   Lynda Pajerski 
 17 May 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Jody and her team was the best experience I’ve ever had working with a realtor. I was selling a home for a family member’s estate and would have been lost without them. I live in Pittsburgh, PA, and they managed everything for the sale in Texas. They truly went above and beyond and were a pleasure to work with.
  
 
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   Chrishada Smith 
 6 December 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody was our realtor and she was great the whole team worked so hard to find us the perfect home and helped us along the way.
  
 
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   Luxxe Organizing 
 14 November 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had the pleasure of working with Jody & Casey on getting their listings ready for sale, whether it is packing, organizing or staging. I really appreciate their trust in me and the services I provide not only to them but to their clients as well. Thank you so much ladies! Sell Sell Sell!!
  
 
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   Jeremy Riddle 
 26 October 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good communication and easy to work with.  Would recommend.
  
 
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   Joe Conte 
 24 August 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have really enjoyed working with Jody, Gene, and Casey over the past several months on our new build in Kyle. We moved from Amarillo and obviously couldn't be there in person to keep on top of our builder, so it was great to have boots on the ground to provide us updates and photos on a regular basis. Even if you are not purchasing a move-in ready home, this team will keep you informed of any issues and advances with a new build. I would highly recommend using their services for 3rd party inspections and overall regular interactions with a builder. It is good peace of mind to have the right people on your side with likely the largest financial transaction that you will make.
  
 
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   Geraldine Smythe 
 6 June 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jody, Gene, Casey and the 1626 Real Estate Group are real community partners. They recently took a leap of faith being the title sponsor for the first annual Summer Bash and iKids Color Run, a free community event made for young children to enjoy and challenge themselves around a giant obstacle course and fun event we did and in the wake of Covid where nothing is very certain, they were firm supporters from start to finish! The day took place June 4, 2022 and despite the scare of an early morning thunder storm, they were amongst the first to arrive to get ready to entertain and welcome the children and their families. It's not easy putting on community events in the Texas heat but they jumped in and made sure that every child they saw came through with a smile and was crowned with a lei for having completed the challenge! We are very grateful for their fun spirits and generous support to establish this event for families to enjoy. Thank you for being wonderful partners! We now have great people we can refer any new families to should they be looking to move to the area, with the added bonus of an awesome family-friendly event for them to look forward to! Thank you!
  
 
 
  
 
 
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