Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty

What Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty does

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty is a privately held real estate brokerage franchisee operating under BHH Affiliates, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. The firm is owned by Rick and Dede Jenkins, who have served the Austin area for over 40 years, and operates five physical offices across the Greater Austin Area staffed by approximately 50 licensed agents. It serves residential home buyers and sellers as its primary segment, with dedicated sub-brands for commercial brokerage (Commercial Division under Director Allan Hanson), probate and estate property transactions (Probate Division), luxury home transactions, and the Kent Redding Group (led by the 2024 President of the Austin Board of Realtors). Its revenue model is entirely transaction-fee based, collecting standard real estate commissions on successful residential, commercial, and rental closings; commission rates are not publicly disclosed and vary by transaction. Geographic reach spans the Austin metropolitan area, including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Buda, and Dripping Springs, with listings extending into Houston and San Antonio via an MLS data-exchange partnership.

The company's technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS. Its website is powered by BoldTrail (with Inside Real Estate also referenced in copyright notices) and provides map-based property search, instant listing alerts, an automated home valuation tool that aggregates third-party estimates from ATTOM and Zillow, agent search and filtering, and account-based market reports. MLS data is ingested via IDX feeds from the Austin Board of REALTORS and the Houston Association of REALTORS; the site also integrates Google Maps for property visualization, Cloudflare for bot protection, and Rental Beast for rental application services. Agents produce the bulk of marketing content through an active blogging program, and the firm maintains a separate website per major sub-brand (Kent Redding Group, Black Diamond Group, Probate Division, Commercial Division).

Go-to-market is hybrid: a field-sales motion centered on the five offices and specialized agent teams, layered with direct-to-consumer self-service property search, organic SEO across 400+ community pages, and email-driven listing alerts. Customer concentration is structurally low because revenue is generated from hundreds of individual residential transactions rather than enterprise accounts; testimonials and named customers are exclusively individual buyers and sellers. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no published revenue figure — the firm is a long-established, franchise-distributed, commission-based regional brokerage whose competitive position rests on the Berkshire Hathaway brand, owner tenure, and local agent network rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty

Legal name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty

Website

https://bhhstx.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty is a private real estate brokerage franchisee serving residential, commercial, and probate clients across the Greater Austin Area from five offices, generating transaction-fee commission revenue through ~50 agents and dedicated sub-brand teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ), Affordable Housing & First-Time Buyer Brokerage (BPAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial property brokerage
• Home valuation services
• Real estate agent network
• Property listing platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Real Estate Commissions: Traditional real estate commission-based revenue from residential property sales. Agents represent buyers and sellers in transactions, earning commissions typically split between listing and buyer agents.
2. Commercial Real Estate Commissions: Revenue from commercial property sales and leasing transactions through the Commercial Division
3. Property Rental Services: Commission-based revenue from rental transactions, including tenant placement and property management services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty operates a real estate brokerage franchise providing residential buying, selling, leasing, and rental services, as well as commercial real estate brokerage across the Greater Austin Area. Services are delivered through licensed agents located in five offices (Austin, West Lake Hills, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Round Rock) and through specialized teams such as the Commercial Division, Probate Division, Kent Redding Group, and Black Diamond Group.

Product overview

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty is a real estate brokerage operating as part of the global Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of real estate services through its core residential and commercial brokerage platforms, supported by specialized teams including the Kent Redding Group, Black Diamond Group, and Probate Division. Key digital products include an interactive property listing platform powered by BoldTrail with MLS data integration, a home valuation tool, instant listing alerts, and a blog content hub. The company serves the Greater Austin Area with five offices and agents offering multiple designations and language capabilities. Rental services are provided through a partnership with Rental Beast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Kent Redding Group: Real estate team led by Kent Redding, 2024 President of the Austin Board of Realtors, specializing in residential real estate services.
• Commercial Division
• The Black Diamond Group
• BHHS Texas Realty Probate Division

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Brokerage Services End-to-end residential real estate brokerage for buyers, sellers, lessors, lessees, and renters across the Greater Austin Area, encompassing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and land. Services include listing, marketing, showings, offer negotiation, and closing support, delivered by licensed agents in Austin, West Lake Hills, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Round Rock.
• Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services Commercial real estate brokerage covering buying, selling, and leasing of office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties across the Greater Austin Area. Led by the Commercial Division under Allan Hanson, the service targets investors, business owners, and tenants engaged in commercial real estate transactions.
• Probate Real Estate Services Specialized real estate services for the sale of probate and estate-related properties. The Probate Division markets itself as a dedicated resource for executors, heirs, and attorneys navigating the listing, valuation, and sale of real property held in probate in the Greater Austin Area.
• Kent Redding Group (Specialized Residential Team) A specialized residential team led by Kent Redding (2024 President of the Austin Board of Realtors) within Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty, providing dedicated buyer and seller representation across the Austin residential market.
• Black Diamond Group (Specialized Residential Team) The Black Diamond Group is a specialized residential team inside Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Texas Realty offering dedicated buyer and seller representation in the Greater Austin Area residential market, positioned as a sub-brand within the brokerage's team structure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Agent Kent Redding served as 2024 President of the Austin Board of Realtors, demonstrating industry leadership

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Kent Redding GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite real estate team led by Kent Redding, 2024 President of the Austin Board of Realtors. Specializes in residential transactions with focus on teamwork, innovation, and delivering service exceeding traditional agency standards.
• Houston Association of REALTORS, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationMLS data provider for Houston-area listings through IDX (Internet Data Exchange) program, enabling display of Houston properties on the company's website.
• Austin Board of REALTORScoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary MLS provider for Central Texas listings. Agent Kent Redding serves as 2024 President, demonstrating deep integration and leadership in the local real estate community.
• Black Diamond GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier real estate team within the company committed to exceptional service and outstanding results for clients.
• BHHS Texas Realty Probate DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized team serving families with inherited property situations, providing full-service, team-oriented approach to probate real estate matters.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commercial DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated commercial real estate team led by Director Allan Hanson, providing expert advice for buying, selling, or leasing commercial properties.
• BoldTrailcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering the company's website with listing management, property search, and CRM capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Redfin: Tech-forward residential brokerage with significant Austin operations and a lower-cost commission model. Comparable as a competing buyer/seller brokerage in the same geography with a digital-first platform that pressures traditional commission structures.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based residential brokerage with growing agent count in Texas markets including Austin. Comparable on commission-based agent representation model with a virtual operating model that competes on overhead and agent economics.

Broad incumbents

• Compass: Large national tech-enabled residential brokerage that competes directly for agents and listings across major metros including Austin. Comparable on full-service residential brokerage with a sales-led, agent-network model and digital property search platform.
• RE/MAX: Global residential brokerage franchise with substantial Austin-area agent presence. Comparable as a competing franchise network offering residential, luxury, and commercial services via independent agent operators across Central Texas.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Major national residential brokerage franchise operating in the same Austin-area market with traditional commission-based representation. Comparable as a similarly branded franchise network with residential and commercial services and established Texas presence.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest US residential brokerage by agent count with deep Austin and Central Texas operations. Comparable on agent-network model, commission splits, residential and commercial representation, and physical office footprint across the same geography.

Direct peers

• Moreland Properties: Long-established Austin-based independent residential brokerage with strong luxury and historic-home presence. Direct local competitor operating in the same Austin metro with comparable agent-based residential brokerage services and luxury segment focus.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-focused residential brokerage franchise with direct competition in Austin's high-end segment. Comparable on luxury home representation, premium brand positioning, and franchise-based agent networks serving affluent buyers and sellers.
• Kuper Sotheby's International Realty: Austin and Central Texas residential and ranch luxury brokerage affiliated with Sotheby's International Realty. Direct local competitor in the luxury and acreage segment with comparable high-net-worth buyer representation and rural/luxury property specialization.

Regional players

• Howard Hanna Real Estate Services: Large regional residential brokerage expanding across multiple states, with growing Texas presence. Comparable as a multi-office agent-network brokerage offering residential, luxury, and ancillary services with similar regional franchise dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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