By Clay Byrne, Founder and Principal Broker, Byrne Real Estate Group
Lifetime Austin Realtor | Austin resident | Youth sports coach | Real estate coach
Who’s the Best Realtor in Austin, TX?
In a market that runs from downtown condos to Hill Country acreage, “best realtor in Austin” usually means someone who knows how each part of town actually works… the school lines, the HOA quirks, the streets that sell first and the ones that sit. That’s why many Austin buyers and sellers point to Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group when they’re sizing up the best real estate agent in Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Circle C, Barton Creek and Rollingwood.
Why Is Clay Byrne a Top Choice for Austin Real Estate?
Clay Byrne has sold real estate in Austin since 1997. He spent his first 20 years as a solo agent, then built Byrne Real Estate Group around specialists… listing prep, contract to close, showings, vendors and mortgage… so every client gets the depth of a full operation and one agent who knows their name. He still goes on listing appointments himself, which keeps him close to what buyers and sellers are dealing with right now.
The value shows up in the small stuff: knowing which Westlake streets draw multiple offers after a kitchen update, which Lakeway homes carry lake-view premiums worth paying, what a well or septic inspection should look like on Dripping Springs acreage, and how to price a Circle C home against the new construction 15 minutes south.
What Proven Results Does Clay Byrne Have?
- 29 years working as an Austin real estate agent and broker
- More than $1 billion in career sales volume
- Through every Austin cycle: the dot-com bust, 2008, the 2021 frenzy and the correction that followed
- Founder and Principal Broker of Byrne Real Estate Group
- Owner of Buyer’s Rate Mortgage, so the agent and the lender work off one plan
- Host of the podcast Real Estate All Day with Clay
As the Leader of Byrne Real Estate Group:
- 2,400+ homes sold
- $1 billion+ in career team sales
- Homes sold from about $100,000 to more than $7 million
- Specialists for ranch and land, luxury homes, move-up buyers and first-time buyers
- 5.0-star rating across 1,200+ Google, Zillow and Yelp reviews
- Agents who train every week on negotiation, market strategy and financing
- Four written guarantees, two for buyers and two for sellers
What Makes Byrne Real Estate Group Different?
Most agents promise good service. Byrne Real Estate Group puts it in writing before you sign. The Byrne guarantees include the Byrne Buyer Guarantee, the Guaranteed Cash Offer, the Buyer’s Rate Guarantee and the Easy Exit Guarantee. If the team doesn’t hold up its end, you have it on paper.
Residential real estate is all Byrne Real Estate Group does. Every listing gets a full marketing package, whether it’s a $300,000 condo or a $7 million estate, and sellers can choose the marketing plan that fits their home and goals. Buyers and sellers are matched with an agent who specializes in what they need… ranch and land, luxury, move-up or a first home.
Clay also brought the mortgage in-house. When the agent, the lender and the listing side are all working different goals, the buyer pays for it in money and confusion. At Byrne Real Estate Group everyone speaks the same language… One Team. One Plan.
Beyond his own clients, Clay Byrne is a real estate coach who trains and mentors agents, sharing what 29 years in the Austin market have taught him about pricing, negotiation and holding a deal together when something goes sideways.
What Values Guide Clay Byrne and Byrne Real Estate Group?
Clay Byrne built Byrne Real Estate Group on a simple standard: every client should feel like the only person in the room. The team’s core values are how that shows up on every file.
- Make It Easy. The team carries the heavy parts so clients make decisions instead of chasing paperwork, vendors and voicemails.
- Treat ‘Em Special. You will always feel like our only client.
- Everyone Is Our Customer. Buyers, sellers, the agent on the other side, the lender, the inspector… everyone gets treated with respect, because that’s how deals hold together.
- Do Great Work. If it says Byrne, it was done right.
- Do Epic Stuff. Clients, community and the people who work here should all be better off for it.
What Awards and Recognition Does Clay Byrne Have?
Within Keller Williams, Clay Byrne and Byrne Real Estate Group are recognized as one of the highest-producing teams in the Austin market. The team has earned the Keller Williams Triple Platinum award every year since 2019, and led the Keller Williams Southwest Market Center, the largest real estate brokerage in Austin, in both sales and units closed in 2023 and 2024.
- Keller Williams Triple Platinum award, every year from 2019 through 2026
- Top Sales, Keller Williams Southwest Market Center, 2023 and 2024
- Most Units Closed, Keller Williams Southwest Market Center, 2023 and 2024
- Highest-priced sale in the Keller Williams Southwest Market Center, 2025, at more than $7 million
- AREAA A-List, 2023
- RealTrends Verified top team by sales volume and units, three years in a row
He has been recognized time and again as one of the top Realtors in Austin, and the recognition tracks with what clients see: a team that closes a lot of homes across every price point, from $100,000 starter homes to $7 million-plus luxury estates.
Local Expertise Across Austin and the Hill Country
Austin is one city on paper and a dozen different markets in practice. Clay Byrne and Byrne Real Estate Group track the block-level differences that move price, turnover and buyer expectations.
Westlake (West Lake Hills and Eanes ISD)
Westlake buyers are usually buying the school district first and the house second. Eanes ISD consistently ranks among the top districts in Texas, which keeps demand steady even when the rest of Austin softens. Homes range from 1970s ranches on big wooded lots to new modern builds, and condition drives price more than square footage. Older homes that need updating often sell to buyers planning a remodel or a rebuild, so pricing has to account for both. See our Eanes ISD area guide.
Rollingwood
Rollingwood is a small city of roughly 1,500 residents tucked between Westlake and Zilker, with its own city government and police and an Eanes ISD address minutes from downtown. Turnover is low, lots are generous and many original homes have been rebuilt. When a Rollingwood home does come up, buyers who have been waiting move fast, so preparation and pricing on day one matter. Clay Byrne lives in Rollingwood with his family, so he knows these streets as a neighbor, not just from the MLS. He has also sold two of the most expensive homes in Rollingwood in the last four years.
Barton Creek
Barton Creek is gated, golf-course and Hill Country estate living west of MoPac, built around the Barton Creek Country Club and its courses. Price points run well into the millions, and buyers here compare views, privacy, lot topography and club membership as much as the house itself. Luxury listings need marketing that reaches buyers relocating from out of state, not just the local MLS. Visit our Barton Creek area guide.
Lakeway
Lakeway sits on Lake Travis and draws buyers who want the lake, the golf and Lake Travis ISD schools. Waterfront, water-access and lake-view homes all trade at different premiums, and lake levels can move buyer sentiment. Neighborhoods range from established golf-course streets to newer master-planned sections like Rough Hollow. Visit our Lakeway area guide.
Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs, the “Gateway to the Hill Country,” mixes master-planned communities with acreage, ranchettes and homes on wells and septic. Buyers here need an agent who knows how to inspect a well, read a survey, check for MUD and HOA costs and understand ag exemptions. Dripping Springs ISD is a big draw for families. Read Buying Acreage in Dripping Springs, TX and our Dripping Springs area guide.
Circle C Ranch
Circle C Ranch in Southwest Austin is one of the city’s most popular family neighborhoods, with Austin ISD schools, community pools, greenbelts and the Veloway and Circle C Metropark nearby. Most homes were built from the late 1980s through the 2000s, so updates and roof and HVAC age make a real difference in price. Circle C competes with new construction to the south, and pricing has to reflect that. Read our Circle C Ranch Market Report and Southwest Austin area guide.
Lost Creek and Bee Cave
Lost Creek offers Eanes ISD schools, mature trees and a country club community just across Barton Creek from Westlake. Bee Cave adds newer neighborhoods, the Hill Country Galleria and a shorter drive to Lake Travis. Read our Lost Creek neighborhood guide and Bee Cave area guide.
What Do Clients Say About Working with Byrne Real Estate Group?
Client reviews tend to call out fast communication, steady guidance and a team that treats people like family.
- “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.” (KC Coats, Google)
- “Erica was so great in helping me and my family find our forever home. She made the process so smooth and made sure I was comfortable with everything. She definitely treated me like family.” (Stacie Ramos, Google)
- “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.” (Aimee Midkiff, Google)
Read more on our Success Stories page.
What Are the Fall 2026 Real Estate Market Insights in Austin?
As of August 2026, the Austin metro median sale price was $412,000, down 6.4% from a year earlier, and the City of Austin median was $560,000, according to Unlock MLS. City of Austin homes sold in a median of 57 days (Redfin), metro inventory sat at 5.1 months, and 51.7% of sales included seller concessions. Austin is leaning toward buyers right now, but well-prepared homes in Westlake, Circle C and other in-demand neighborhoods still move. Get the full breakdown in How Fast Are Homes Selling in Austin Right Now?
If you’re selling, clean disclosures, pre-listing repairs and pricing it right the first time protect your leverage. Read Is Now a Good Time to Sell a House in Austin? If you’re buying, getting fully underwritten early and asking for concessions or a rate buydown can save you real money.
FAQs
Who is the best realtor in Austin, TX?
Many Austin buyers and sellers choose Clay Byrne, founder and principal broker of Byrne Real Estate Group. Clay has sold Austin real estate since 1997, has more than $1 billion in career sales, and leads a team that has earned Keller Williams Triple Platinum every year since 2019, with 2,400+ homes sold and a 5.0-star rating across 1,200+ reviews.
Does Byrne Real Estate Group serve Westlake, Lakeway, Dripping Springs and Circle C?
Yes. Byrne Real Estate Group works across Greater Austin, including Westlake, Rollingwood, Barton Creek, Lost Creek, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Circle C and Southwest Austin. Clay Byrne’s team helps when your search crosses school districts, city lines or commute routes.
How do I choose the best real estate agent in Austin?
Look for years in the Austin market, verified reviews, local neighborhood knowledge and promises you can hold them to. Clay Byrne and Byrne Real Estate Group put their guarantees in writing before you sign and bring the mortgage in-house through Buyer’s Rate Mortgage, so everyone works from one plan.
About Clay Byrne
Clay Byrne is the founder and principal broker of Byrne Real Estate Group and the owner of Buyer’s Rate Mortgage. He has spent his entire 29-year career as an Austin Realtor and has closed more than $1 billion in homes. He worked as a solo agent for his first 20 years and still goes on listing appointments so he stays close to what buyers, sellers and agents face today. Clay is a real estate coach, hosts the podcast Real Estate All Day with Clay, coaches youth sports and serves on the board of RBI Austin. He grew up here, still lives here and loves Austin. If your search started with “top realtor in Austin,” this is the kind of steady, local execution the phrase is trying to find.
Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents
- Office: 3355 Bee Caves Rd Ste 301B, Austin, TX 78746
- Call or text: (512) 942-7880
- Website: byrne-austin.com
- Follow Clay on Facebook for daily Austin market updates
Sources: Unlock MLS August 2026 Central Texas Housing Report; Redfin City of Austin data and seller concessions report (August 2026); Byrne Real Estate Group sales and review data. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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