Why choose us

Your move handled by People who do this all day.

You need a home bought or sold, done right, by people who know how to navigate all of it. That's the job. We've been doing it in Austin since 1997, and we still run it so every client feels like the only one we have.

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What Changed

Somewhere along the way the client started doing the work

Buying and selling got heavier in the last few years. Contracts, financing, insurance, inspections, appraisals, new rules about how agents get paid... all of it at once. And a lot of the business went the other way to deal with it. Big teams, call centers, a name on the sign and a rotating cast behind it.

So you get handed off. You explain your situation to the fourth person who's called you. And you end up either coordinating the whole thing yourself or just hoping somebody's got it. We got tired of watching that happen to people. We built this the other way.

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Find the Part of Austin That Fits Your Life.

Pick a neighborhood for live listings, real market data, schools, and even our favorite local restaurants, coffee spots, and more.

Looking elsewhere? We’d be happy to help there as well.

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How we're built

A specialist for every part. One person who knows your name.

Everybody here has one job and is very good at that one job. Listing prep and marketing. Contract to close. Showings. Mortgage. Vendors. Nobody's guessing and nobody's learning on your file.

And you still have your agent. One person who knows your situation, your timeline, and what you said last Tuesday. You get the depth of a real operation without ever feeling like you got passed around inside it.

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The Byrne Standard

How We Show Up Matters.

Finding the house is the easy part. What matters is who's standing next to you when the inspection comes back ugly, when the appraisal misses, or when you've got two hours to decide. Six things we hold each other to, every file, every time.

Make it Easy

Our job is to carry the heavy parts. You should be making decisions, not chasing paperwork, vendors and voicemails.

Treat 'em special

You will always feel like our only client.

Tell the Truth

You'll hear what it's worth, what's wrong with it, and when we think you should walk away. Even when walking away costs us.

Bring Solutions

Something goes sideways in every deal. You should hear it from us with two options attached, already thought through.

Do greatwork

We care what our name is on. If it says Byrne, it was done right.

Think Beyond Closing

Our support continues through improvements, future questions, and whatever comes after the move.

More Than Licensed

Passing the test is Where we start

A license means somebody passed an exam. It doesn't mean they know how to hold a deal together when the lender goes quiet, how to negotiate a repair amendment without blowing up a contract, or how to price a house in a market that's moving under them.

Our agents train every week... negotiation, market strategy, financing, and the conversations that are hard to have. They're held to standards and backed by a full team, so nobody is out there figuring it out on your file.

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We put it in writing

Anybody can promise. We'd rather sign something

Four guarantees, written down before you sign… two for buyers, two for sellers. If we don’t hold up our end, you have it on paper.

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Clay Byrne

The Story Behind Byrne

The Commitment That Started It All.

I started selling real estate in Austin in 1997. Back then the job was mostly knowing people and telling them the truth.

The truth part hasn't changed. Everything around it has. There's more money at stake, more that can go wrong, and more hands in every deal than there used to be. What I didn't want was for our clients to feel any of that. If the business got harder, that's our problem to solve, not yours.

So we hired specialists instead of generalists. We train the agents hard. We brought the mortgage in-house so everybody is working off one plan. And we put our guarantees in writing, because I'd rather be held to something than talk about it.

It all points at the same thing. I want you to make a decision now that you're thankful you made years from now.

Clay Byrne - Owner

How We Work

We Make Real Estate Feel Easier.

  1. Start With a Call

    Fifteen minutes, no pressure. Tell us where you're headed and we match you with the agent who fits you.
  2. We Handle the Hard Parts

    Pricing, negotiation, financing, inspections, vendors, deadlines. Somebody here owns every piece of it, and you always know where things stand.
  3. You're Home. We Stay Close.

    Vetted contractors, local introductions, annual valuations. Five years from now when the water heater goes, you still call us.
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Why People Choose Byrne Real Estate Group

"Lesley and Erica were amazing to work with. They were always available when something interesting hit the market and made the process enjoyable even with some bumps in the road. I got a great deal on a house that my family an
"I contacted Byrne Real Estate group the morning after I found the house we wanted. Lesley responded within 5 minutes (maybe less) after I sent the message and held our hands through the entire process which included multiple
"No experience in the back of the realm"
"Lesley Estes was so great to work with!!! She went above and beyond time and time again. She was easy to reach and communication was always top notch. I can't recommend her highly enough."
"Lesley was a remarkable agent on a recent transaction I just completed. She was quick to communicate, pleasant to work with and agreeable during negotiations. It was clear she was a seasoned professional and an asset to the
"Rocky is an amazing realtor, he worked hard to help me during a very stressful situation and ensured that my needs were met at every possible opportunity."
"Michaela was so amazing! She helped us find the perfect home. Everything was stress-free and went super smoothly. Could not recommend her enough."
"Home buying made easy and uncomplicated! Big shout out to our realtor Michaela! She was great, highly recommend this company if you’re looking to buy a house."
"I worked with Michaela. I was representing the seller and she was representing her buyers. She was pleasant to work with, communicated well, and did right by her clients!"
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Questions worth asking

What Clients Want to Know About Our Team.

Since 1997... nearly 30 years and more than a billion dollars in Central Texas transactions.
That covers the dot-com bust, the 2008 crash, the pandemic boom, and the correction that followed. We've watched neighborhoods go from overlooked to unaffordable and seen what happens to people who bought on hype. It's why our advice tends to sound different from what you'll hear in a hot market... we've been through enough of them to know which parts are temporary.

We serve buyers, sellers, and relocating clients across Austin and Central Texas... Westlake, Rollingwood, Barton Creek, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Circle C, Buda, and Kyle.
Beyond city limits, we handle Hill Country farm, ranch, and land transactions, where the details run differently... water rights, easements, surveys, and ag exemptions. If your move falls outside this list, call anyway. We know the agents worth referring you to.

Two things. First, everything lives under one roof... agent, mortgage, seller prep, and a support team, all working off one plan instead of four companies pointing at each other. Second, we put our promises in writing. Our guarantees mean we carry some of the risk instead of leaving all of it with you, and that changes how straight we are with you from the first conversation.

YES! Built in Austin.

Yes, and most of our clients are doing both at the same time... which is the part that keeps people up at night. Selling before you've found something. Buying before yours is under contract. Lining up financing when both dates are still moving.
That's the situation we're built for. One team handles the sale, the purchase, and the financing off a single plan, so the timing questions get answered by people who can actually see both sides. We'll also help you get the house ready to list and coordinate repairs before it goes on the market.

Every Byrne agent is a professional, which means the training never stops. It isn't an onboarding class you finish and forget. It's daily.
Our team talks through live client situations together every day... a tricky negotiation, an appraisal that came in short, an inspection issue that could sink a deal, a seller getting cold feet. Our agents bring the real thing to the room and get the read of people with hundreds of transactions behind them. That means the advice you're getting isn't just your agent's opinion. It's been pressure-tested by the whole team.
The same goes for the market. What worked six months ago in Austin doesn't necessarily work today, so we're constantly working on negotiation, pricing strategy, and how to handle the emotional side of a move. The standard doesn't change based on price point... whether it's a first home or a ranch, you get someone who came prepared.

Because in Austin, two houses a mile apart can be completely different deals.
School attendance zones cut through neighborhoods in ways the map doesn't show. Tax rates swing hard between jurisdictions. A commute that's twenty minutes at 9am is an hour at 5pm, and that changes what a house is worth to you. Some pockets have inventory sitting for months while others still see multiple offers. Then there's what's coming... development, road work, and zoning that will affect your value years after you close.
That's the difference between an agent who can pull comps and one who can tell you what the comps are missing. After nearly 30 years here, we've watched these neighborhoods change, and we'll tell you when something looks better on paper than it lives in person.

Yes, and it's a big part of what we do. Relocating means choosing a neighborhood you've never lived in, usually on a deadline you didn't set.
We start with the questions you can't answer from listing photos... where your commute actually lands you at 5pm, which school zones cut through which neighborhoods, where you'll find land versus where you'll find walkability. Then we tour homes with you on video, walk the street and the surroundings, and tell you what the listing left out.

We also handle the timing problem, which is usually the hard part. Selling somewhere else while buying here means two closings, two sets of deadlines, and financing that has to work across both. Having the mortgage side in-house means those dates get coordinated by one team instead of two companies who've never spoken.

And if you're still deciding whether Austin is even the move, call anyway. We'll tell you what living here is actually like, including the parts nobody puts in a relocation guide.

It starts with a conversation, and that's all it has to be.

Tell us what you're thinking about... what you own, what you're hoping to do, and when. We'll give you a straight read on where the market is, what your home would likely bring, what your budget realistically buys, and what your financing options look like. If the answer is that you should wait, we'll say so.

There's no obligation and no pressure. Plenty of people talk to us a year before they move, and that's fine... we'd rather be useful early than sell you something today. When you're ready, we'll build the plan and go.

Start the conversation or call us at 512-942-7880.

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