Elaine Byrne, has lived, worked and invested in the greater Austin area for more than 30 years. 

After a first career in public service, Elaine undertook a second career in real estate earning her Sales Agent License in 1990 and her Broker's License in 2001. In 2003, she became the Responsible Broker for Carolyn Hamm, Realtors® Inc. and in 2005 started her own company, Elaine Byrne Realty.  

Elaine built her real estate business from the ground up the hard way - walking neighborhoods and meeting people face to face - earning the faith and trust of one client at a time with her uncompromising honesty, ethics and service.  Elaine still provides her clients with direct personal care and attention - even in this Internet Age. 

Elaine is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), an Affordable Housing Specialist (AHS) and ePRO certified. 

Active in the local real estate community, Elaine has been a member of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS (WCAoR) Board of Directors on two occasions. In 2008, as Secretary - Treasurer, she assisted in the planning and financing of association's new $1.2M headquarters. Elaine also served as WCAoR Vice President in 2009.  Elaine is a member of the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) Professional Standards Committee. 

Elaine is a truly dedicated and active supporter of animal welfare, rescue and rehabilitation - with her time, her heart and her money. She is a former Board Member, current Business Partner with Austin Pets Alive! (APA), as well as a member of the Cat Behavior Team.  Additionally, she is a regular contributor to many local animal organizations. She has served for several years as the Spay USA Cat Captain for Central Texas and has published a Pet Friendly Housing Directory and worked to develop and sponsor Low-Cost Spay & Neuter programs. 

Elaine believes that being a REALTOR is a rewarding profession - one which makes a difference in the quality of life and financial security of her clients.  

2019 Distinguished Service Award  (WCAoR)

2011 Realtor® of the Year (WCAoR)

5 Star Real Estate Professional Award

(2011 - 2020)

Licenses

• TREC Sales Agent License, 1990
• TREC Broker's License, 2001

Certifications and Designations

• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
• Affordable Housing Specialist (AHS)
• ePRO
• Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
• NAR Ethics Instructor for the Williamson County Association of REALTORS(R)

Professional Service

    Texas Association of Realtors®

• Mediator, 2010-2012
• Professional Standards Committee, 2008–Present
• Professional Standards Coordinating Committee, 2015
• Professional Standards Instructor, 2013-2017
• Public Policy Committee, Taxation Subcommittee,  2011-2015

    Williamson Co. Association of Realtors® (WCAoR)

Board of Directors, 2007-2009, 2011-2012
• Scholarship Foundation, Board of Directors, 2011-2015
• Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Committee Chairperson, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Committee Member, 2010-2019
• Professional Development Committee, 2014
• Vice-President of Association, 2009
• Secretary-Treasurer of  Association, 2008
• Education Committee, 2006-2007
• Membership Committee, 2004-2005
• Awards Committee Chair, 2015

 Awards

• 2011-2020 Texas Monthly - 5 Star Professional
• 2919 Distinguished Service Award, Williamson County Assoc. of REALTORS(R)
• 2011 WCAoR Realtor® of the Year
• 2010 Nominee for Realtor® of the Year
• 2008 Nominee for Realtor® of the Year

Education

    MLS, University of Texas at Austin

Animal Friendly - A Compassionate Advocate

• Active advocate of Animal Welfare, Rescue and Rehabilitation
• Central Texas Cat Captain for Spay-USA
• Served on Board of Directors for Austin Pets Alive!
• Cat Behavior Team Member, Austin Pets Alive!
• Member, Best Friends Network, Kanab, UT
• Member, USS Lexington Museum Assocition
• Member, US Naval Institute
• Member, F-14 Association
• Member, Tailhook Association
• Member, Texas Humane Legislation Network
• Contributor to Central Texas SPCA
• Contributor to Greater Good Network/The Animal Rescue Site
  
• Contributor to Alley Cat Allies
• Contributor to Austin Pets Alive!
• Contributor to Cedar Forest Cat Ranch
• Contributor to Pflugerville Pfurry Friends
• Contributor to Best Friends, Kanab, UT and Alley Cat Allies
• Contributor to Guardians of Rescue
• Contributor to Mustang Heritage Foundation
• Contributor to Defenders of Wildlife
• Contributor to Train A Dog - Save A Warrior (TADSAW, Inc.)
• Contributor to Operation Gratitude
• Contributor to USO
• Contributor to American Veterans Center
• Contributor to American Cancer Society
• Contributor to Earthjustice
• Contributor to Natural Resources Defense Council
• Contributor to Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation
• Contributor to Mission K9 Rescue
• Contributor to and Member of Military Working Dog Team Support Association (MWDTSA)
• Contributor to Pflugerville Pfurry Pfriends
• Contributor to Soldiers' Angels 
• Member Soldiers' Angels Baking Team, Cards+ Team, Letter Writing Team
• Member Honor Flight Austin