Clay Byrne

Byrne Real Estate Group

27 Years of Experience

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$520M

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Austin, TX Del Valle, TX Dripping Springs, TX Manchaca, TX Manor, TX McNeil, TX Pflugerville, TX Spicewood, TX

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About Clay Byrne

Clay Byrne is the Founder and Principal Broker of Byrne Real Estate Group | Austin Real Estate Agents, a Keller Williams-affiliated real estate brokerage located in Austin, Texas.

Clay Byrne has sold Austin real estate since 1997 and has closed more than $1 billion in career sales volume over 29 years.

As leader of Byrne Real Estate Group, Clay Byrne oversees a top-producing team that has sold more than 2,400 homes, priced from about $100,000 to more than $7 million, and holds a 5.0-star rating across 1,200+ Google, Zillow and Yelp reviews.

Byrne Real Estate Group has earned the Keller Williams Triple Platinum award every year from 2019 through 2026, led the Keller Williams Southwest Market Center in sales and units closed in 2023 and 2024, and recorded the market center's highest-priced sale in 2025 at more than $7 million.

The team is RealTrends Verified by volume and units three years in a row and was named to the AREAA A-List in 2023.

Clay Byrne specializes in luxury homes, ranch and land, move-up buyers and first-time buyers, backed by four written client guarantees.

As owner of Buyer's Rate Mortgage, Clay Byrne brings financing in-house so the agent and lender work from one plan.

Based at 3355 Bee Caves Rd Ste 301B, Austin, TX 78746, Byrne Real Estate Group serves clients throughout Travis, Williamson, Bastrop and Hays counties.

Clay Byrne provides expert representation in his core market of Austin, as well as secondary markets including Westlake, Rollingwood, Barton Creek, Lost Creek, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Dripping Springs and Circle C Ranch.

Clay Byrne is also a real estate coach, a youth sports coach and a board member of RBI Austin.

Whether selling a Hill Country estate or buying a first home, Clay Byrne brings 29 years of local experience and a full-service team to every client. For proven results and promises in writing, Clay Byrne is your trusted partner at Byrne Real Estate Group.

OTHER LANGUAGES

Mandarin, Spanish

Community Involvement

RBI Austin Board Member; Assistant Youth Athletics Coach (several sports!)

HOBBIES/INTEREST

Read, Golf, Sports Cards and Collectibles

FAMILY

Married for 10 years, 9 year old son; 6 year old daughter

Credentials

LICENSE

Real Estate - Texas - # 469701

Specialties

Buyer's Agent
Foreclosure specialist
Listing Agent
Property Management
Relocation

Awards

2026
TOP AGENT
Manchaca, TX

Other Awards

Triple Platinum

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Clay Byrne's Reviews & Ratings

31 Reviews

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Lindsey S.

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March 8, 2019

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Clay is a great realtor and a wonderful person. We needed some consultation on the sales of our home and he offered great tips and negotiation strategies to help close the deal. He is a great communicator and very knowledge about the Austin market.

Olivia

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June 28, 2018

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Clay is very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the Austin real estate market. Hes very easy to keep in touch with and on the rare occassion he cannot immediately answer your question, someone on his team is promptly available to help. He is honest and down to earth and made my first home buying process a breeze.

Lkdavis3

Review for Member: Clay Byrne

May 22, 2018

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Clay knows housing values in the areas he deals in. His staff was excellent at keeping me informed of what was going on, and responsive to my calls and emails. I felt that the firm was open and direct, which I appreciated. My home sold quickly, near the value Clay suggested.

Escheibaustin

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March 27, 2018

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I was a difficult seller but never mind all that, I had a realtor behind me that would listen to my wants then made them happen.I could not be more pleased with the entire staff in making this a great experience. Clay went out on the limb with me and got through this sale together as a team. I thank him for being the man he is. What a wonderful road we went down and the outcome was better than I thought it could be. If the time comes that you need someone to get you to the end game, than this is the guy you need not hesitate call. Have fun with Clay and enjoy the great results you will experience.

Jared S.

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December 29, 2017

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Clay and team were spot on. We were a first time home buyer and after clay learned our style and location wants, he made sure to keep us informed on everything happening. He also made sure we didn't waste our time on homes that wouldn't work for us. He can't do it without his team and they are spot on!

Melissa J.

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December 7, 2017

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Clay is Awesome! He helped me repair and sell two flip houses in the Austin area. He handled everything, from hiring contractors to make needed repairs to the close of the transaction. He was very professional and easy to work with. Melissa J

Donna Z.

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August 17, 2017

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Our experience with Clay Byrne was amazing. He spent many hours with my husband and I walking through homes. Clay was always professional. His research was competent. He had great knowledge of the area. In the end, he found the perfect neighborhood and the perfect house that hit all of the checks on our list. We were so very please with the result.

REICHERT3

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August 16, 2017

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We are repeat customers, having sold 8 separate properties in Austin with Clay Byrne. We are completely happy with Clay Byrne's performance, and plan to sell 8 more with his help! He also helps us buy other properties through 1031 procedures! The idea is to buy in the Hill Country to escape Austin Real Estate Taxes! Dr. John-D and Linda R.

Jnzarr

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July 19, 2017

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Byrne is simply the best. His knowledge of the real estate market is absolutely spectacular. He has expert mortgage officers just a text message away ready to help you with pre-approval on a home loan. Byrne's negotiating skills are spectacular as well as he managed to wiggle the price on a home down by 5% by pointing out hard to notice additional flaws that weren't originally disclosed by the buyer or brought to light by the home inspection.

User2750641

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July 18, 2017

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Clay and his team helped us purchase our new home and it was so seamless. Searched for less than a month in a very competitive area in Austin. Clay knows what he is doing! He has the experience AND the energy to make your home buying/selling experience a smooth and enjoyable process. Clay's team is wonderful and stays on top of everything as well. You will not regret choosing to work with them. We love our new home!

Ctrujillo14402

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July 4, 2017

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Clay Byrne was easy to work with and very professional. Stephanie Hanson was also helpful and gave us a weekly status basis regarding our sale property. They took great pictures that helped sell the property. Would highly recommend them to anyone.

Reganlenehan

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July 3, 2017

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Fantastic! My family had a womderful experience with Clay and his team! They were professional, responsive and extrmely helpful! We couldn't ask for more!

Ras5016

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May 20, 2017

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We were moving from Pennsylvania to Austin. Clay is extremely knowledgeable about the area and was able to guide us to a home that met all of our needs. He and his team provide a high level of customer care and continue to follow up with us to ensure everything is going well. I would highly recommend the Byrne Real Estate Group to anyone who is looking for a home in the Austin area.

Thebeeve

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April 17, 2017

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Clay is a seasoned industry professional. He is backed by a stellar staff who were right where they needed to be to keep us informed about the process of buying and selling a home. Additionally, Clay has a team of various industry experts at the ready to answer questions and provide advice during the process, often jumping in when time frames required that we make important decisions in a matter of hours.

Gmangum3

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April 17, 2017

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Clay has identified development opportunities for our construction company around the Austin metroplex. He has an exceptional understanding of the different housing micro climates within Austin. What's hot and what's not! I would be a pleasure to refer Clay and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in Austin. Great job Clay!

Ghyattconstruction

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April 17, 2017

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We chose to work with Clay to find and purchase a new home about a year and a half ago. Clay spent some time asking what about our preferences. He must have listened and understood as the 2nd home he showed us was a perfect fit which we purchased. He kept in constant contact with us through the process and quickly and precisely answered all our questions. I would recommend Clay to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home in the greater Austin area.

Havoc7701

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April 17, 2017

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I am personal friends with Clay but my brother and I have both done quite a bit of buy/sell house business with Clay over the years. My transactions through him were: Bought 3/2 house in 2004, sold same house in 2007 for a nice profit. Clay will definitely work for you but at the same time will use his experience and guide the client instead of saying yes to everything. I highly recommend anybody looking to buy/sell a property in the greater Austin area to work with CB.

Ray S.

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April 17, 2017

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I've used Clay Byrne for several real estate transactions and would never consider anyone else. Service, professionalism, and transaction support beyond expectations every time.

User94019038

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March 21, 2017

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Clay Byrne and team have been indispensable for our relocation from Chicago to Austin almost 2 years ago. Clay was extremely knowledgeable about the greater metro area of Austin and took I and my family to >30 places in 2 A 1/2 days, spanning from Dripping Springs to Leander and Round Rock. We had one weekend to execute and indeed we be purchased a beautiful home. Clay was available at every moments notice to negotiate with the seller to an agreeable term. Presently, we are considering a change and again are using Clay and team to facilitate this important decision. Stephanie Hansen, Clays apparent right-hand, has also been very helpful in rounding out the edges of the home buying experience by navigating the process for us and helping us settle with regards to the local needs, be they utility set-up, contractors, or property tax & HOA information.

User3342416

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March 13, 2017

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Clay's team was great to work with for my first home purchase. It was an extremely hectic market and they were very accommodating for visits. Will definitely use them again.

Joseph B.

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February 28, 2017

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Clay and Byrne Real Estate gave me the best buying experience I've had by far. Clay is honest about the market and where to buy, and will let you know when to pass on something. During the process, I always felt like a friend and never a client. And the personal service / responsiveness was so good during the buying process that, if you had asked me, I would have told you he must not have any other clients. And the great service has continued still, nearly two yrs after I purchased the home. Thanks again Clay and team!

Neobaud

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February 25, 2017

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Clay and his team are total pros. Clay was super responsive and informative. They put in a lot of work in helping us deal with a very difficult lender that I had selected. His knowledge of the local Austin area is unmatched. He brought my wife and I to all of the different areas around Austin tailoring it to our needs and situation. We actually loved most of the houses that he brought us to because he did such a good job of filtering to our needs. We finally bought a great house in Round Rock at a great deal. I would recommend Clay to any of my friends looking to buy a house in the Austin area.

Ksmcrock

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February 16, 2017

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We can't say enough positive things about Byrne Real Estate Group. We went to Clay when our house had been on the market for quite a long time with a different realtor. Clay completely took charge over the project of selling our house. He was direct, open and honest about what needed to be done and and then personally took care of everything. Within one month, we had our first offer which Clay negotiated into a final sale that we were very pleased with. Clay and his group were super helpful and always readily available throughout the entire process. We very highly recommend the Byrne Real Estate Group!

Charliek F.

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February 8, 2017

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I had a really great experience with Clay as my realtor. As life happens, I was selling my house because of a divorce. Clay handled the situation with me and my ex-husband very professionally and compassionately. As a professional, he exceeded my expectations. He was very honest about the market and kept me in constant communication throughout the whole process. As a person, Clay exceeded my expectations as well. This was a delicate time emotionally, and he was very understanding and never made us feel that we were only business clients to him. He cared about our situation and circumstances and if I ever chose to move back to the Austin area I would definitely use his services again and would recommend him to anyone.

Russell252

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October 24, 2016

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Clay and Stephanie are the best. Throughout the entire home purchasing process they keep you informed on the next steps and necessary information so that you are never doing things at the last moment. They are some of the best real estate professionals in the city of Austin and you cannot go wrong choosing the Byrne Real Estate Group.

Larson J.

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March 8, 2016

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Clay was very helpful with my family's move from Boston to Austin, TX. We were able to choose and place an offer on a home over a short weekend trip. Clay helped us with every step. We were first time home buyers, and Clay graciously answered all of our questions about the area and the home-buying process. He is very knowledgable about the real estate market in Austin. We highly recommend Clay and his team to anyone looking to purchase a home in Austin, especially new Austinites and first time buyers.

Arobindvelagapudi

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February 29, 2016

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Professional, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended! Clay helped us find exactly the kind of home we were looking for, in the area we were interested in for less than what we were willing to pay. He has great knowledge of homes in general and the Austin market. He steered us clear of some homes we were really interested in because he spotted issues with them - which we couldn't see until they were pointed out. And some homes because he thought that they were priced a bit too high for the condition and the market. He will provide you with all the information (mostly related to potential issues) about the house and give his honest opinion. We found the right house fairly quickly. Clay also provided us with help to do some minor restorations and additions.

Bucklemd

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October 8, 2014

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Clay was attentive and informative. He is an expert negotiator and we felt very comfortable as he guided us through the process. He has become a good friend, and we will wholeheartedly recommend Clay to our family and friends in the Austin area.

Rhumbahr

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May 25, 2011

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Clay has handled 5 real estate transactions for us, 3 of them this year. He has helped us buy two houses, sell two houses and buy a tract of raw land. He is the epitome of proactive, anticipating issues before they present themselves and having solutions ready to go. Above and beyond is his status quo. Clay does what he says, when he says, and he will not stop until you have the deal you want and you understand every aspect of it. I went through many realtors before I was referred to Clay and he is by far the best educated and most experienced realtor in the Austin market. When I have a real estate need, I call Clay.

SRTyler

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May 17, 2011

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We found Clay to be a perfect match for us when we started hunting for our first home in 2009. He has a relaxed demeanor that puts you at ease about the search, selection and the process involved in such a large purchase. He provided an impressive amount of data before we even went out to look. Once we did get in the car, he was patient and had valuable input on each house. We narrowed it down and began the loan process. Clay was there for us every step of the way as we negotiated and worked through the process. We were grateful for his advice, responsivness and his skill in getting things done. We would absolutely work with Clay again if we decide to buy again and have and will continue to recommend him to family and friends.

Jay S.

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May 11, 2011

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I moved to Austin from California and had no knowledge of the areas or markets. Clay listened to my needs and was able to quickly focus on locations and styles that were a match for me. I picked a property that was in the early stages of a foreclosure. Although I was ultimately able to purchase the property, the process was very confusing to me and took a number of twists and turns before the closing. Clay was exceptional in guiding me through this maze, supporting me in acquiring financing, and dealing with Fannie Mae. I gave up hope on the deal many times, but Clay managed to see me through. He was professional, highly capable, and very personable. I am now living in the perfect location in an outstanding home. Thank you Clay!