About Scott

Austin real estate agent Scott Pate

Meet Scott

Austin real estate is never just one market — and as an Austin real estate agent, I've built my career around understanding the differences that matter.

How I Work

I've represented buyers and sellers across Austin since 2013, focusing on Central Austin, Lake Austin real estate and waterfront homes, Austin luxury real estate, Austin new construction, and investment property. My approach: understand the numbers, the property, the competition, the neighborhood, and what the client is trying to accomplish. For Austin sellers — where much of my work is focused — that means thoughtful pricing, strong positioning, and a strategy built around what makes a home stand out.

Where It Started

My connection to real estate didn't start with a license — it started in 2000, when I became an investor. Putting my own money at risk taught me to look past the excitement of a property and focus on cash flow, market conditions, downside risk, and long-term value — the same discipline I bring to every listing today.

Luxury Auctions and Retail Leadership

My international real estate experience includes years as a Project Sales Manager with Concierge Auctions, running multimillion-dollar luxury-property campaigns across the U.S., Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico — waterfront estates, equestrian properties, historic residences, private compounds, even a boutique hotel in Tulum. Before that, I spent years in retail leadership across the West Coast, Canada, Hawaii, and Europe while living in the Netherlands, including evaluating future store locations — a crash course in market fit and what makes one location outperform another a mile away.

Military Background

I'm also a U.S. Air Force combat veteran who served in Operation Desert Storm. Later, stationed in Germany, I worked closely alongside the German Luftwaffe. That experience, and years living across different countries, taught me to listen carefully, adapt quickly, and communicate clearly with people whose assumptions aren't the same as mine.

Working Together

I'm analytical and direct, but also curious, caring, and easy to work with. I ask good questions, explain complicated issues clearly, and keep a sense of humor along the way.

Giving Back

I volunteer with the Austin VA and Central Texas Food Bank, organized a job fair for veterans, and founded Bringing Blumen, repurposing gently used floral arrangements for veterans receiving care.
For me, real estate is never only about the property. It's about the life someone is building, the people connected to the decision, and what home means next.

Scott Pate

REALTOR®
LICENSE NUMBER
627791
ADDRESS
7415 Southwest Pkwy, #2-200, Austin, TX 78735

Testimonials

Rosita A.

Rosita A.

Scott Pate was wonderful to work with in our home search. He helped us bid the right amount to get our dream home and negotiated for details in our favor. A solid guy to represent you with a good nature and sense of humor and a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Shin L.

Shin L.

Both Gabi & Scott are wonderful agents to work with!
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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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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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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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Whether you're seeking the perfect luxury property, an investment opportunity, or a smooth and efficient real estate experience, Scott Pate is the ultimate guide to help you unlock the door to your dream lifestyle in Austin, Texas. With his military discipline, exceptional market knowledge, and unwavering commitment to his clients, Scott is the realtor you can trust for unparalleled results.

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