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Downtown Austin
Skyline views, Lady Bird Lake, and the heartbeat of the city.
$775,000$640
Austin Real Estate Expertise, Experience and Excelence.
KenBrand
✦ 01 — WHY I DO THIS
I came to Austin in 1981. It beautiful here.
A native of San Diego's Pacific Beach and Bay Park, Ken's Texas story began in 1981 when a developer friend convinced him to move to Austin to sell UT condos. What started as a short-term project sparked a lifelong passion for real estate strategy, market analytics, and leadership. Today, as the Managing Director of Sales for Compass Austin, Ken leverages decades of experience and billions in career transaction volume to coach, mentor, and elevate the region's top agents.
Over four decades, I've watched this city transform from a college town into one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country. Today, as Managing Director of Sales for Compass Austin, I coach the region's top agents — and still personally advise clients on Austin's most significant luxury transactions.
— Ken
✦ 02 — THE NEIGHBORHOODS
8 pockets of Austin, honestly described.
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Westlake Hills & Rollingwood
Hill country estate living with the best public schools in the Austin area.
$2,800,000$760
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Highland Park West
Central Austin's most coveted ridge, with downtown views and live oak canopy.
$1,200,000$500
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Tarrytown
Austin's most graceful established neighborhood, steps from Lake Austin.
$1,800,000$650
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Spanish Oaks
Gated Hill Country luxury 20 minutes from downtown Austin.
$4,500,000$780
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Old West Austin
Historic streetcar neighborhoods with character, walkability, and downtown proximity.
$1,600,000$700
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Highland Hills
Elevated Central Austin living with commanding views and quiet streets.
$850,000$375
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Barton Creek
Resort-caliber living on the edge of the greenbelt, minutes from downtown.
$2,300,000$600
Downtown Austin
Skyline views, Lady Bird Lake, and the heartbeat of the city.
MEDIAN PRICE
$775,000
PRICE / SQ FT
$640
Downtown Austin
Neighborhood photo
✦ 03 — CURRENT LISTINGS
Homes I'm working with right now.
✦ THE AUSTIN MARKET
What's actually happening in Austin.
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MEDIAN SALE PRICE
▼ 1.8% YOY
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AVG DAYS ON MARKET
▲ 8.0% YOY
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ACTIVE LISTINGS
▲ 22.0% YOY
FULL MARKET REPORT ↗
Source: Austin Board of Realtors, May 2026. Data reflects All Residential properties in the Austin metro.
✦ 04 — ABOUT KEN
45 years of helping people land in Austin.
My journey in real estate began with a leap of faith in 1981. Born and raised in the coastal neighborhoods of Pacific Beach and Bay Park in San Diego, I was persuaded by a developer friend to move halfway across the country to Austin to sell UT condos. What was intended to be a temporary venture turned into a lifelong calling. Falling in love with the energy, growth, and unique character of the Texas market, I traded the California coast for the Texas landscape and never looked back. Over the last four decades, I have had the privilege of being involved in more than three billion dollars in real estate transactions across major premier markets, developing a foundational, front-row understanding of how modern Texas real estate has evolved. What I love most about the Austin market is its unmatched, dynamic spirit. It is a city that constantly invents the future while holding onto its authentic, vibrant roots. From the historic student communities near UT to the sweeping luxury estates…
✦ 05 — SOLD STORIES
A record of what's possible.
SOLD · 6 DAYS · $38K OVER ASKING
M Streets
5210 Morningside Ave
Single Family · 4 bd / 3 ba
SOLD · REMOTE CLOSE · 18 DAYS
Bishop Arts
407 N. Llewellyn Ave
Single Family · 3 bd / 2 ba
SOLD · FULL PRICE · 9 DAYS
Lakewood
6824 Glendora Ave
Single Family · 5 bd / 4 ba
SOLD · $21K OVER ASKING · 4 DAYS
Knox-Henderson
Townhome · 3 bd / 2.5 ba
Townhome · 3 bd / 2.5 ba
SOLD · 14 DAYS · $125K OVER ASKING
Highland Park
4312 Armstrong Pkwy
Single Family · 6 bd / 5 ba
SOLD · FULL PRICE · 12 DAYS
Uptown
Condo · 2 bd / 2 ba
Condo · 2 bd / 2 ba
Details represent actual transactions. Some addresses omitted by client request.
✦ 06 — HOW I WORK
A four-step process built for exceptional results.
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Strategic Discovery
We begin with a deep-dive conversation analyzing your lifestyle goals, financial objectives, and long-term vision to build your custom market blueprint.
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Market Alignment
For buyers, a highly curated search utilizing off-market channels. For sellers, a data-driven, transmedia marketing plan backed by real-time statistical analysis.
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Expert Negotiation
As a Certified Negotiation Expert, I apply decades of sharp psychological strategy and market leverage to protect your capital and win the best terms.
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Lifelong Continuity
Handing over the keys is just a milestone. I remain your dedicated real estate advisor, wealth strategist, and market consultant long after the transaction closes.
✦ 07 — KIND WORDS
“Ken is a visionary when it comes to understanding market dynamics and mapping out strategic business plans. He brings an incredible depth of knowledge, sharp instincts, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that elevates everyone around him.”
— Georganne Chisolm, Houston, TX
“Ken is great! Very personal, and as engaging as you want him to be. Highly advanced when it comes to technology. If you need a leader that can help take you to the next level, this is your guy.”
— Karen Upp, The Woodlands, TX
“I've read just about every new real estate book that comes along, but Ken's book Less Blah Blah and More Aha trumps them all as a guidebook to building a long-term and successful career.”
— Geoff Grist, Sydney, Australia
✦ 08 — JOURNAL
Notes on Austin, for the curious.
Field notes, market texture, and neighborhood reads from the parts of Austin that rarely fit into a listing caption.
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✦ 09 — LET'S TALK
Ready when you are.
Whether you're moving in 30 days or just starting to think about it, a 30-minute call with me is the fastest way to understand Austin. No pressure, no pitch — just honest information.
(832) 797-1779 · ken.brand@compass.com · Available 7 days · Evening appointments welcome