Austin Market Update — October 2025
It’s been a wild ride this year in Austin real estate.
After one of the slowest third quarters we’ve seen in over a decade, the numbers are finally starting to tell a different story — one that’s full of opportunity heading into Q4.
Inventory is high, sellers are more willing to negotiate, and buyers are beginning to re-enter the market as rates stabilize.
We’re seeing early signs that we may be at or near the bottom of this correction — and history shows that’s where smart buyers and sellers make their moves.
For buyers, this could be one of the best windows we’ve seen in years to find real value before the spring rush hits.
For sellers, fewer competing listings and more active buyers could mean a smoother path to your next chapter.
As I said in the video — you can’t time the market perfectly, but you can understand it.
And right now, the numbers are showing signs of life again.
If you’d like a copy of the charts or want to talk about what these trends mean for your neighborhood, drop a comment below or send me a message.
Let’s finish 2025 strong.
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Stop Hiding in Plain Sight: Build a Real Estate Business You’re Proud Of
Too many agents hide in plain sight — people kind of know you’re in real estate, but you’re not consistently showing up, proving your value, or asking for business. In today’s episode, we’re tackling the fundamentals that will make your business strong, profitable, and sustainable for years to come.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ Why your database is the foundation of your business (and how to build your “Top 100”)
✅ The 3 things clients want most: respect, ease, and value
✅ Why you need a Google My Business profile (and how reviews fuel growth)
✅ How to stay visible in your “flight path” — and turn everyday connections into conversations
✅ The daily social media cadence (3 posts a day: personal, business, inspirational)
✅ Tools, apps, and influencers worth following to sharpen your skills and mindset
✅ How to leverage CRMs, market reports, and AI without losing your human voice
✅ The golden rule: 2 appointments a week + asking for business every single time
Real estate isn’t about gimmicks or hiding behind “commission breath.” It’s about consistency, visibility, and being a trusted professional who brings value every day. If you do the basics right — database, marketing cadence, social media, conversations, and appointments — you can absolutely build a business you love and a life you deserve.
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How to Clean Up Your Database, Build Real Relationships, and Book More Appointments
This episode dives deep into one of the most overlooked but most important systems in real estate: your database. From downloading contacts into CSV files, cleaning up duplicates, and setting a clear goal to finish the job—this is the foundational work that frees you from the anxiety of “someday I’ll fix it.”
You’ll also learn how to:
✅ Preview homes strategically and share valuable content on social media
✅ Connect with your sphere on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn (without being salesy)
✅ Use email the right way—including the simple but powerful “Deal of the Week” method
✅ Stay consistent with daily and weekly goals (like aiming for 2 appointments a week)
✅ Leverage conversations, referrals, and small actions that compound into big results
This is about more than technology—it’s about building habits, creating systems, and showing up like a professional every day. If you’re a real estate agent looking to simplify your business and scale your income, this episode is for you.
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👉 Want to learn about joining our team? Send me a DM or reach out directly.
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In this episode, we break down the most important foundational system every high-performing agent, loan officer, or entrepreneur needs: building and organizing your database. You’ll learn step-by-step how to download your contacts from your phone, Google, or CRM into a master spreadsheet, clean up and align your audience across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and begin meaningful conversations that create real opportunities.
We cover:
Why your database is the #1 asset in your business
How to structure and complete your contact list with integrity
The 5-step outreach system (DM, call, voicemail, text, video message + email)
The secret to consistent content: personal, business, and inspirational posts
How to identify your “Top 100” relationships who will drive 50–80% of your income
Why previewing homes and staying hyper-local gives you instant credibility
This is practical, boots-on-the-ground training that will help you turn your contacts into a thriving community — and your community into consistent income.
If you’re ready to build a business you love and live a life you deserve, this episode will give you the playbook to get started.
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If you’re in real estate, mortgages, or any sales-based business, your success is tied directly to your daily habits and how well you manage your database. The truth? Most agents feel overwhelmed by scattered contacts, messy spreadsheets, and inconsistent marketing.
In this episode, we break down how to clear the clutter, create momentum, and step into the habits of the top 5% of producers by:
Making a firm commitment to clean up and organize your database (once and for all)
Setting clear priorities and tracking your numbers daily
Understanding the “three posts a day” system (personal, business, and success/inspirational)
Cleaning up your social media audience to make room for real prospects
Using email and conversations as your highest ROI marketing tools
Building consistency around previewing properties, posting about them, and becoming a true market resource
Practicing gratitude as a daily habit to strengthen relationships and increase visibility
Whether you have 50 contacts or 5,000, this framework will help you reduce overwhelm, simplify your business, and create systems that last.
✅ Perfect for:
Real estate agents
Loan officers
Small business owners in sales & service
Remember: You can’t “half-ass” your way to the top. Make the commitment, track your activities, and watch your business move from surviving → thriving.
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How We Organize Contacts & Grow a Real Estate Business | From Surviving to Thriving
If you’re in real estate, mortgages, or any sales-based business, your database is your business. But here’s the problem: your contacts are scattered across your phone, Google Contacts, CRM, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram—even random apps.
In this video, we break down how to take control of your sphere of influence by:
Exporting your contacts from iPhone, Google, and your CRM into one clean CSV file
Organizing and de-duplicating your list into a simple, master spreadsheet
Building a real audience you can market to consistently
Understanding why you’re in the marketing business, not just the sales business
Creating habits and systems that move you from surviving → thriving
👉 Whether you have 50 contacts or 5,000, this step-by-step strategy will help you simplify your process, stay in touch, and never lose another deal because you weren’t “top of mind.”
✅ Perfect for:
Real estate agents
Loan officers
Small business owners in sales and service
Remember: It’s okay to suck. It’s not okay to skip. Consistency in marketing yourself and nurturing your database is the #1 key to long-term success.
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#ClientRelationships
#FromSurvivingToThriving
#EntrepreneurLife
#SalesCoaching
#MarketingForRealtors
#BusinessGrowthStrategies
#SocialMediaForRealtors
👉 Audience Alignment Workshop: 30 Days to Immediate Impact
Your audience is your business. If your phone, CRM, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn aren’t aligned, your message gets scattered and opportunities slip away. In this video, we’ll show you how to align your audience across every platform and create immediate impact in your real estate business.In just 20 minutes a day for 30 days, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Clean and align your audience
✅ Reconnect with your Top 100 contacts
✅ Post videos and proof-of-success content that gets attention
✅ DM, call, and celebrate your people consistently
✅ Book 2+ real estate appointments every week
This workshop is designed for real estate agents who want immediate momentum, consistent messaging, and a strong foundation — no matter what brokerage you’re with.
📅 We start Monday at 9:30 AM — hybrid + action-packed.
Build a solid foundation. Share a consistent message. Create immediate momentum.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real estate coaching, business growth strategies, and marketing tips.
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In this week’s episode, we dive into the heart of what it really means to lead—and to be led—in the real estate business. Leadership isn’t about popularity; it’s about protecting standards, holding people accountable, and having the courage to say the hard things that help others grow.
We share why gratitude for strong leadership matters, how great leaders guide agents through uncertainty, and why accountability is the real bridge between aspirations and success. Whether you’re building your first book of business or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode will challenge you to reflect on who’s guiding you—and how you can step up as a leader yourself.
Takeaways:
Why gratitude for feedback is essential
How leaders defend standards and prevent mediocrity
The role of discipline, accountability, and emotional fitness in growth
Why leadership is a form of love
👉 Tune in now and thank the leaders in your life who push you to be great!
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Feeling stuck or weighed down by the challenges of today’s market? Gratitude might be the game-changer you’ve been missing.
Today we break down:- How practicing gratitude rewires your brain for motivation, reward, and better relationships
- The surprising science behind thankfulness and its impact on stress, sleep, and health
- Why gratitude builds trust, strengthens client relationships, and opens the door to more referrals
- Simple daily practices to shift your mindset, grow your business, and improve your life
Plus, we’ll share a challenge you can start today to create immediate momentum and positivity in your real estate business.
👉 Watch now, then drop a comment or DM if you’d like the full list of gratitude practices to put into action.
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In this episode, Clay breaks down the daily practices that fuel long-term success in real estate — from gratitude, to showing up online, to the importance of consistent action.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered how to bridge the gap between your goals and your results, this conversation is for you.
Tune in to hear:
Why gratitude is the ultimate mindset shift
How 3 social posts a day can change your business
The simple framework to build momentum and stay top-of-mind
This isn’t theory — it’s practical, actionable advice you can put into play today.
Listen in, take notes, and start stacking wins.
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Most agents are sitting on a goldmine… and don’t even know it.
Your contact database isn’t just a list of names — it’s your #1 business asset. When you nurture it the right way, you can create consistent conversations, opportunities, and closings.
✅ Audit your database
✅ Reach out with real value
✅ Stay consistent with follow-up
This is how you turn contacts into clients — and clients into lifelong advocates.
Ready to put your database to work? Let’s talk.
In today’s episode, Clay Byrne breaks down 10 practical services real estate agents can provide that cost little to nothing but deliver massive value to clients.
These aren’t gimmicks — they’re the real conversations, checklists, and insights that buyers and sellers want right now. By offering these, you position yourself as the go-to trusted advisor while staying top of mind in your market.
Here’s what we cover:
Home Valuations – Show homeowners what their property is really worth in today’s shifting market.
Mortgage Check-Up – Help clients save money and unlock equity with a simple loan review.
HVAC Annual Service – Build trust by preventing costly surprises with a professional system check.
Purchasing Power Assessment – Give buyers clarity with real-time affordability scenarios.
Property Tax Review – Protect homeowners from overpaying with comps and protest strategies.
Home Maintenance Calendar – Keep clients engaged with seasonal upkeep reminders and vendor referrals.
Equity Growth Report – Show how much wealth they’ve built and the options it unlocks.
Neighborhood Data Pack – Provide hyperlocal insights buyers and sellers can’t find online.
Utility Bill Audit – Highlight savings opportunities through energy and water usage reviews.
Move-Up/Downsize Pathways – Lay out side-by-side options for life’s big housing transitions.
Whether you’re working with first-time buyers, seasoned investors, or long-time homeowners, these 10 services make you indispensable in any market.
💬 Want the full checklist? DM me and I’ll send it your way.
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Clay Byrne and Davin dive deep into the real truths behind succeeding in real estate today. Whether you’re brand new or trying to find your footing again in a tough market, Clay shares hard-earned wisdom on cold-calling, open houses, previewing homes, follow-up strategy, and the mindset needed to build trust with clients. This is not just another real estate podcast—it’s an honest conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a business that actually lasts.
Key Topics:
Packed with practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and a touch of humor—this is the episode every agent should hear.
What if every real estate transaction started and ended with the customer?
In this episode of Real Estate All Day With Clay, we break down The Customer-Centric Cycle—a simple but powerful framework that ensures you’re delivering massive value, earning trust, and building a business that feeds itself with repeat clients and referrals.
✅ Why every client has three core needs – Value, respect, and ease
✅ How top agents (like Lesley Estes) leverage this cycle to close millions in deals
✅ The five core values that drive consistent success in real estate
✅ How to create a seamless client experience that makes people say, “Thank you” (and come back for more!)
If you’re looking for a repeatable system to generate more business without chasing leads, this episode is for you.
📩 DM me on Instagram @ByrneRealEstate or schedule a time to chat if you’re an agent looking for a team that puts you in front of motivated, pre-approved buyers and sellers.
Follow, share, and subscribe for more real estate strategies to help you dominate your market!
What does it take to go from zero connections, no sphere, and failing flips… to leading a high-performing real estate team and closing deal after deal? Lesley Estes did exactly that.
In this episode, I sit down with Lesley, Byrne Real Estate Group’s Director of Operations, to break down her insane journey—from struggling to make a dollar in real estate to building a career that changed her life (and the lives of agents around her).
🔥 The brutal truth about starting in real estate (what they don’t teach you in licensing courses)
🔥 Why most agents fail in their first two years—and exactly how she survived
🔥 How she went from barely breaking even to managing a team of agents and crushing sales
🔥 The ONE DECISION that changed everything (and what you can learn from it)
If you’re a real estate agent trying to break through, a business owner scaling your team, or just someone who loves underdog stories, this one is for you.
🚀 Subscribe & Listen Now – and if you get value from this, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
The real estate market is changing fast—are you keeping up? In this episode of Market in the Minute (okay, maybe it's just under 4 minutes), Clay Byrne breaks down the latest trends in Austin and beyond. With home sales hitting their lowest national levels since 1995 and Austin inventory skyrocketing to levels we haven’t seen in years, what does this mean for buyers and sellers?
Clay dives into key insights: why some homes are getting multiple offers while others sit for 100+ days, how rising inventory is shifting the landscape, and why interest rates continue to be the driving force behind market movement. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply stay informed, this episode gives you the edge you need in today’s real estate game.
Tune in now for the latest market insights—and stay ahead of the curve!
In this episode, I sit down with Rocky Winston, a top-producing real estate agent on the Byrne Real Estate Group team, to talk about his unconventional journey. From overcoming a fear of heights at Spartan College of Aeronautics, to winning a James Beard Award in the culinary world, to finally finding his calling in real estate—Rocky’s story is packed with lessons on perseverance, mindset, and building success from the ground up.
We discuss:
✅ The pivotal moments that led Rocky to real estate
✅ The grind of his first few years (and how he stayed committed)
✅ His breakthrough—going from side hustles to six figures in a single quarter
✅ The power of connection and why relationships are everything in this business
Whether you’re in real estate, thinking of a career change, or just love hearing how people build success, this episode is packed with insights.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
📩 Connect with us: www.byrne-austin.com
🔔 Don’t forget to follow and leave a review! Your support helps us bring more great stories like this.
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In this episode we do two practice conversations to script how the client care team should interact with our A and B clients for the next two months to get referrals and let them know about all the amazing services that are coming there way soon ... including ways to save money right now.
Our Buyer's Rate Mortgage Guarantee explained by Vincent and Clay. We guarantee that we give our clients, our exclusive buyers and property owners, the best rate and lower fees than anyone else. This is exclusive to BREG agents and clients. And a huge with for our clients.
In this episode, we break down three of the most powerful tools you have as a Byrne Real Estate Group agent—so you can confidently communicate their value to every client.
✅ The Byrne Buyer Guarantee – How to position our ‘Love It or Leave It’ program as a game-changer for hesitant buyers.
✅ Buyer’s Rate Mortgage Perks – How our exclusive mortgage incentives save clients thousands and give you a competitive edge.
✅ Our Extensive Vendor Network – The secret to staying top-of-mind with clients by offering them trusted professionals for home projects, even years after closing.
These aren’t just talking points—these are value-packed services that differentiate you in the market. Listen in and sharpen your scripts so you can close more deals with confidence!
🎧 Listen now and start using these strategies in your next client conversation.