Scott Pate | Austin Real Estate Agent

Local market strategy for Austin buyers and sellers.

Austin Real Estate Is Local. Very Local.

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Austin isn't one housing market.

Tarrytown doesn't behave like Bee Cave. Zilker doesn't behave like Westlake. Downtown condos have different considerations from Lake Austin waterfront homes, and new construction requires a completely different strategy from buying an older home in Central Austin.

That's how I approach Austin real estate.

I help buyers and sellers understand the specific market they're actually entering—the neighborhood, inventory, competition, property type and current conditions—so they can make decisions based on what's happening here rather than generic real estate advice.

If you're considering buying or selling in Austin, start by understanding the market you're dealing with.

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Explore Austin Real Estate

Buying or selling in Austin involves more than watching the city's median home price. Neighborhoods, property taxes, schools, financing, housing type and even individual streets can dramatically change the decision.

I've built these guides to help you understand the market before you make your move.

Austin Real Estate Guide
Your starting point for understanding Austin neighborhoods, market conditions, homeownership and the decisions that shape a successful move.

Buying a Home in Austin
Understand the buying process, from financing and neighborhood selection to inspections, negotiations and closing.

Selling a Home in Austin
Learn how pricing, preparation, marketing and negotiation affect the sale of an Austin home.

Austin Property Taxes
Understand one of the most important—and frequently underestimated—costs of owning a home in Texas.

Austin Relocation Guide
Compare neighborhoods, housing, commuting, schools and other considerations before moving to Austin.

Austin New Construction
Understand builders, incentives, financing and the questions buyers should ask before purchasing a newly built home.

Home for sale in Tarrytown, Austin TX

Accurate Austin Home Valuation & Property Insights

  • Instant property valuation
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What Austin Buyers & Sellers Say About Working With Scott

Carlos P.

Carlos P.

Local Market Expertise, Honest Guidance, and Dedicated Client Service "What can I say, Scott is a great person and very good at his craft. He has obviously taken time to study his area and is very knowledgable. During my time ...
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Bethany S.

Bethany S.

Personalized Guidance for Austin Renters and Future Homebuyers "Scott helped me find my perfect rental home in North/Central Austin! He was very understanding to my needs, completely honest and open about the real estate marke...
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Emily B.

Emily B.

Helping Buyers Purchase an Austin Condo—Even From Overseas "Scott did a great job of guiding us through a condo purchase even when we were overseas. He was patient and explained everything along the way. He was also available ...
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Kashif H.

Kashif H.

Personalized Home Buying Guidance with Strong Negotiation and Responsive Service "My experience with Scott is amazing. He did really hard work getting the right house at the right price. He is very friendly and cooperative his...
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Shin L.

Shin L.

Both Gabi & Scott are wonderful agents to work with!
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Michelle G.

Michelle G.

Personalized Guidance for Buyers Relocating to Austin "I have had a great experience working with Scott. I was nervous finding a realtor because I was worried I wouldn’t be taken seriously as I was torn between living in two d...
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Leticia M.

Leticia M.

Trusted Guidance Every Step of the Home Buying Journey "Thank you for going out of your way to help me find my dream house. Thank you for listening, caring and showing interest in finding the best for me. For explaining ever...
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Krista V.

Krista V.

Helping Buyers Navigate Austin with Confidence and Local Knowledge "Finding Scott as our Realtor in Austin has been a true gem! He's personable, organized, and most of all reliable. It's our second time working with him and it...
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Miriah G.

Miriah G.

Protecting Your Best Interests Throughout the Home Buying Process "Scott was literally a blessing that landed on our front doorstep. I can’t thank him enough for not just guiding us through the entire process but being extreme...
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Don B.

Don B.

Building Long-Term Client Relationships Through Experience, Trust, and Results "I am pleased to unequivocally recommend Scott Pate to anyone seeking a proven professional to advise them in real estate matters. We have been com...
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Daniel W.

Daniel W.

Building Long-Term Relationships That Continue Beyond the Closing Table "I've worked with Scott as a homeseller during the crazy covid home market and as a homebuyer in the high mortgage market after covid. In both instances, ...
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Karen H.

Karen H.

How We Sold a Challenging Bee Cave Home in a Competitive Market "We had a great experience with Scott. He sold our home close to Bee Cave, Texas this year. He really worked hard at it as the market for that size home in that a...
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Hillary J.

Hillary J.

Guiding Families Through Changing Markets with Honest Advice and Personalized Service "Scott Pate was part realtor, part therapist on this one. With the market changing so rapidly during our sell-and-buy period, we were unsure...
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Angel S.

Angel S.

Guiding First-Time Homebuyers with Confidence and Local Expertise "I loved my experience with Realty Austin. My realtor was Scott Pate and he was nothing but amazing. Being a first-time homebuyer, I didn't know a lot of things...
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John & JR P.

John & JR P.

Clear Communication, Strong Negotiation, and a Stress-Free Home Sale "If we had to sum up our experience with Scott in one word, it would be Excellent! Scott kept us well informed communicated clearly with us during all phases...
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Rich & Colleen B.

Rich & Colleen B.

Helping Austin Homeowners Sell with Confidence, Communication, and Expert Guidance "Scott exceeded our expectations in helping us sell our house. He was thorough, professional, and great to work with. Scott offered his opinion...
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Scott C.

Scott C.

Supporting Clients Through Every Step of Buying and Selling a Home "I highly recommend Scott Pate & Realty Austin. He & the team were super helpful & professional throughout our home-buying experience. He consistently went abo...
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Susanne B.

Susanne B.

Long-Term Relationships Built on Trust, Experience, and Personalized Service "Scott Pate has been our realtor for some time. We purchased a home with his assistance in 2015 and now a new Chesmar home that we had built. He will...
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Rupert L.

Rupert L.

Expert Guidance for Clients Relocating to Austin and Central Texas "What can I say except for how fantastic Scott has been in supporting us in our move to the USA and finding our new home. He has been communicative, supportive...
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Jack S.

Jack S.

Flexible, Responsive Support Throughout the Home Buying Process "Scott has been very helpful through the home-buying process. He helped provide accurate information and was flexible with scheduling house reviews. He also helpe...
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Scott Pate is an Austin real estate agent helping buyers & sellers throughout Austin, Texas.

From Lake Austin waterfront and luxury homes to Westlake, Tarrytown, Downtown, Travis Heights, East Austin, Bee Cave and Lakeway, Scott provides straightforward local guidance backed by current Austin market knowledge.

Work With Scott

Buying or selling a home in Austin is a significant decision, and good representation starts with understanding the market you're actually in. I help Austin buyers and sellers evaluate neighborhoods, properties, pricing and market conditions so they can make informed decisions without unnecessary pressure. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ From Central Austin and Lake Austin to Westlake, Tarrytown, Bee Cave, Lakeway and communities throughout the metro, I'll help you understand your options and build a strategy around your goals.

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