Yvette Flores Receives Austin Habitat for Humanity’s Hancock, McGill & Bleau Housing Leadership Award

On Thursday, October 28, Realty Austin Co-Founder Yvette Flores received the prestigious Hancock, McGill & Bleau Housing Leadership Award. For over ten years, Flores has made it her mission to address the affordable housing crisis in the Austin community.

This is an issue that is deeply rooted in and personal to Flores’ own family and upbringing. In her recent interview with Austin Woman Magazine, she recalls how important the stability and safety of her own childhood home was for her overall development. In her recent acceptance speech, Flores also said, “I grew up in a home no bigger than a typical 3 bedroom Habitat home but my mom knew that having a home for her daughters would be the biggest constant in their lives, bringing safety, security, and…

Realty San Antonio Makes a Splash with New Office

Realty San Antonio opened its doors to agents, clients, and partners on October 29, 2021, to explore the 4,817 sq ft space located at 17346 La Cantera Pkwy Suite, 101.

We set out to build an inclusive and design-forward space for agents to comfortably bring clients, attend industry training, and collaborate with their peers. Our vibrant new office, in a prime location in San Antonio, does just that.

Designed by Kelle Contine Interior Design, the office is an expression of our culture: warm, open, and ready for collaboration. Inside you’ll find seven conference rooms, four private workspaces, spacious community work areas, a large training room, printing and binding center, and a custom-designed kitchen and break area for agents and their clients.

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How to Be Successful as a Real Estate Agent

When you’re doing everything on your own, it’s hard to know how to be successful as a real estate agent. Because you’re running your own business, and whether you sink or swim is up to you. This is why you can’t overextend your time and energy on parts of your business that don’t keep you afloat.

When a real estate agent has access to world-class tools and support, they are capable of elevating their career and outperforming the competition easily and without lifting a finger. Agents shouldn’t have to worry about the extra work—they should be focused on selling real estate.

At Realty Austin, our technology and marketing teams handle the essential pieces of your marketing so you can sit back, relax, and focus on your business instead. 

For example, every…

How to Become Successful as a Real Estate Agent

When you’re doing everything on your own, it’s hard to know how to be successful as a real estate agent. Because you’re running your own business, and whether you sink or swim is up to you. This is why you can’t overextend your time and energy on parts of your business that don’t keep you afloat.

When a real estate agent has access to world-class tools and support, they are capable of elevating their career and outperforming the competition easily and without lifting a finger. Agents shouldn’t have to worry about the extra work—they should be focused on selling real estate.

At Realty Austin, our technology and marketing teams handle the essential pieces of your marketing so you can sit back, relax, and focus on your business instead. 

For example, every…

Realty Austin And San Antonio Latinx Agents Rank Nationally

THE REALTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE CENTRAL TEXAS LATINX COMMUNITY

LISA MUÑOZ, REALTOR®

#48 TOP 250 LATINO AGENTS IN THE U.S.
#17 BY INDIVIDUAL VOLUME IN THE U.S.
#14 TOP 100 LATINO AGENTS IN MOUNTAIN REGION

Lisa’s passion for real estate, years of experience, and a strong commitment to the community drive her to be a nationally ranked agent year after year. Lisa’s dedication to carrying out the NAHREP mission of sustainable Hispanic homeownership in the Austin community is consistently recognized.  This is Lisa’s 9th year being honored as a top producing agent on the Top 250 Latino Agents report.

 

CRISTINA VALDÉS, BROKER ASSOCIATE

#155 TOP 250 LATINO AGENTS IN THE U.S.
#82 BY INDIVIDUAL VOLUME IN THE U.S.
#47 TOP 100…

Realty San Antonio Celebrates Agents on the 2021 Platinum Top 500 List

Realty San Antonio, the #1 independent residential real estate brokerage in Central Texas, congratulated their agents who were recognized on the Platinum Top 50 (PT50) 2021 Top 500 list. The PT50 Top 500 is a mid-year recognition for top-producing agents based on closed transactions from September 2020 to February 2021. 

The Top 500 list recognizes agents who are on track to qualify for the coveted Platinum Top 50 Award. PT50 year-end winners exemplify outstanding achievements in sales, education, industry participation, civic leadership, and philanthropy.

Realty San Antonio agents who earned a spot on the 2021 PT50 Top 500 list are:

  • Adam Biechlin
  • Anni Colaw 
  • Chaz Jackson (Jackson Team)
  • Julia Bilhartz (Jackson Team)
  • Melissa Cabello…
2021 Profiles in Power & Women of Influence in Central Texas Honors Yvette Flores

Realty Austin, the #1 independent real estate brokerage in Austin, is proud to announce Yvette Flores is an Honoree of the Austin Business Journal’s 2021 Profiles in Power & Women of Influence in Central Texas.  

"What an honor it is to share this space with such amazing nominees from so many leading Austin area businesses," says Yvette. "Central Texas has an abundance of talent in our vibrant, thriving community that deserves to be showcased. I love what I do and love to see women empowering women to be their best selves.”

Yvette puts this principle into practice in her everyday life. She prioritizes giving back to the community in a big way and serves on the Board of Directors of Austin Habitat for Humanity and Foundation Communities.  Not only…

Realty Austin Celebrates 2018 Platinum Top 50 Finalists and Winners

Realty Austin Celebrates Platinum Top 50 Finalists and Winners at Annual Awards Ceremony

AUSTIN, TX -- Realty Austin, Austin's #1 independent real estate brokerage, congratulated 45 agents who were honored at the Platinum Top 50 Awards ceremony on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. Realty Austin agents who won Top Honors at the annual awards ceremony included Jen Berbas, Ashley Brinkman, the Ealy Team, Maggie Falvey, Drew Griffin, Jen Henry, Joe & Cara Keenan, Alicia Kelley, Cynthia Mattiza, the Lisa Muñoz Team, Allison Olson, Cristina Valdés and Kim Wilkin.

Realty Austin agents recognized as Finalists for their outstanding achievements included Rob Albertson, Debbie Barrera, Catalina Castellanos, Brian Copland,…

Realty Austin Congratulates NAHREP Top 25 Elite Latinos

Lisa Muñoz Honored as No. 1 Elite Latino in Austin Real Estate

AUSTIN, TX—Media Coverage—Realty Austin, an-award winning Austin-based real estate brokerage, celebrates five of its REALTORS® who were honored as Top 25 Elite Latinos by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Lisa Muñoz of Realty Austin was awarded the no. 1 distinction at the first annual awards ceremony held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Hilton Austin.

Lisa Muñoz said, "Real estate is amazing because there are limitless opportunities. My team and I are committed to creating a great customer experience by honoring our client's goals. Real estate is something I am passionate about, and I know it is making a big difference."

Realty Austin agents also honored…