SANFORD REALTY TEAM
As a Top 50 Realtor in Austin, Brendan guides buyers and sellers with thoughtful strategy, honest guidance, and a calm, discreet process that stays organized from start to finish.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home or selling a luxury property, Brendan tailors the plan to your goals with proactive updates and clear expectations, helping you move forward with clarity and confidence at every step.
With more than $175 million in closed residential sales and 125+ five-star Google reviews, Brendan is recognized among Austin’s top-performing real estate professionals. A 2026 PT50 Winner, he ranks in the Top 50 out of more than 18,000 Austin Realtors and was named the #1 Realtor at Keller Williams Austin Northwest in both 2024 and 2025, placing him in the Top 1% of Realtors citywide.

TESTIMONIALS

"As a fellow realtor, I rarely leave reviews, but this time I absolutely had to. Brendan and Devin are fantastic team, on point, easy to work with, direct, sweet, and knowledgeable. I was lucky to have them on the opposite side of transaction."

"Story continues a few years later...
We have now purchased two homes and sold one with Sanford Realty. At first I couldn't quite put a finger on what makes them so different but now I know: Brendan isn’t just a realtor—he’s a business owner!
Brendan has built an exceptional team and fostered a culture of continuous improvement that clearly prioritizes client satisfaction. We originally planned to sell our home and then rent because we didn't want the stress of juggling two closings and a move at the same time. But just one week after going under contract on our home, we found our next home… Read More. What could have been an incredibly stressful situation felt surprisingly manageable thanks to Brendan and his team's outstanding coordination and communication throughout both transactions. Since my wife and I are very detail-oriented, we appreciated thoughtful touches like dedicated text group threads for questions and updates (separate threads for selling and buying) and the weekly status reports that kept us informed throughout the entire process.
Whenever challenges arose, the team either handled them proactively in our best interest or carefully walked us through our options, providing sound guidance to help us make informed decisions.
We cannot recommend Brendan and the Sanford Realty Team highly enough! Their professionalism, communication, and commitment to excellence were evident from start to finish. Sanford Realty Team—Excellence right through to the end!
These guys and their teams are excellent, orchestrate effectively and efficiently through the process! Call them!!
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We stopped at an 'open-house' to check the house out. That is where we met Brendan. From the moment I met him I knew he would be the best fit for us to begin the journey. Brendan is so knowledgeable about the process which was a key factor and additionally his personality! Process can be long and arduous but Brendan kept it going. I have to brag on his team and the 'Loan People' group. This was the best experience overall with all of them! I know there was much work behind the scenes each and every day, but the train stayed on the tracks! We found a house and closed 3 and 1/2 weeks later. Wow! They are all engaged and energetic to say the least and will go beyond!!" Read Less

"We could not be more appreciative of Brendan and his team for helping us find our home. As first time home buyers there were so many things we did not know, and Brendan guided us through the entire process making everything go so smoothly. Their team helped us with recommendations for lenders, mortgage brokers, and spent many weekends walking us through potential houses, listening to our feedback and asking us thoughtful questions along the way. When the right house came along we relied on Brendan's experience to submit a winning offer for our dream home! We could not recommend Sanford Realty … Read Moreenough!" Read Less

"We chose Brendan because he came highly recommended, and it truly ended up being the best choice we made. His education and guidance were incredibly helpful — he explained everything clearly and made the whole process feel easy.
The entire team was fantastic — professional, organized, and always on top of things. The team’s communication was one of the biggest highlights. The Tuesday update emails kept us informed every step of the way, and we always felt supported. At closing, Brendan sat with us to go over important reminders and tips since we’re new to the area.
We had a great experienc… Read Moree overall, and we’d confidently recommend Brendan to friends, family, and colleagues." Read Less

"Moving from out of state can be overwhelming, but working with Brendan and his team made the entire process seamless. Brendan came highly recommended to us as our Texas realtor, and he absolutely lived up to that reputation.
The education and guidance Brendan provided throughout the process were incredibly valuable. Real estate markets vary from state to state, and he took the time to clearly explain the differences and help us feel confident every step of the way.
Communication from the entire Brendan Sanford team was flawless. Every department — from showings to operations to transactions … Read More— provided clear, concise direction and support throughout the process. We especially appreciated the consistent weekly updates every Tuesday without fail, which kept us informed and reassured at all times.
Beyond their professionalism, the entire Sanford team made us feel like family throughout the entire experience. Their care, responsiveness, and genuine support made what could have been a stressful move feel exciting and manageable.
I would confidently recommend Brendan to my friends, family, and colleagues knowing they would receive the same impeccable level of service and professionalism that we experienced.
With the utmost gratitude.
Jesse, Erica, Lucy and Rudy 🐶" Read Less

"Brendan and team did a phenomenal job executing for us on our home purchase in Austin. We moved here from Dallas and didn’t really know much about the market, so we leaned heavily on his expertise and knowledge base. He is extremely professional, communicative and runs a tight process from showings to close. He has a very good handle on valuation and is a tough negotiator - exactly the kind of personality you want in the boat with you when you’re making such a big life decision and financial commitment. Would recommend Sanford realty to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Austin area!"

"This review is long overdue. From the outset, we knew that selling a home in Austin while living in Dallas would present unique challenges and require a realtor willing to go above and beyond to manage the many logistics involved in preparing the property for market. During our initial meeting, Brendan took the time to thoughtfully walk us through the options of continuing to rent versus selling, and his deep knowledge of the industry and local market proved invaluable in helping us make an informed decision.
There was considerable work required to prepare the home for potential buyers, yet B… Read Morerendan and his team handled every detail seamlessly. He arranged and coordinated contractors, scheduled all necessary work, and made the entire process virtually stress-free—eliminating the need for frequent trips back and forth to Austin. Once the home was listed, Brendan provided consistent weekly updates and was always responsive to our questions, keeping us informed and confident throughout the process.
His guidance and strategic counsel ultimately resulted in a contract within 30 days, above the listing price, followed by a smooth closing in less than 30 days. Brendan’s professionalism, negotiation expertise, and commitment to his clients truly set him apart. Even after closing, he took the time to walk us through a post-sale checklist to ensure nothing was overlooked.
We cannot express our gratitude enough to Brendan Sanford and his team at Sanford Realty. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to our family, friends, and colleagues." Read Less

"We couldn't ask for a better team to assist us with the purchase of our new home. As first time buyers it was important to have someone walk us through each step of the process and ensure that we had no questions left unanswered. Brendan's advice when it came to making an offer is likely what made us come out on top among multiple offers. Not only did he and he team stay in constant contact with us, but the various other people he referred us to for financing and the inspection were also top notch. The process was so smooth and straightforward that a normally stressful time was anything but. W… Read Moree will not hesitate to use yall in the future!" Read Less

"I dislike realtors and Brendan (+ his team) impressed me. He takes feedback without taking it personally and knows how to handle problems behind the scenes so you don't lose sleep over an already stressful process. He does his homework, shows up prepared every time, looks at data/comps, and handles everything you don't want to. If I could give Brendan 10 stars I would. He's won my referral and recommendation to anyone. If I could talk to myself a month ago, I'd do partner with him again."

"Brendan Sanford was an absolute joy to work with. From our very first conversation, he truly listened to me and asked thoughtful questions that helped me understand what I really wanted sometimes even better than I could explain myself. He walked me through the entire home buying process step by step, always taking the time to explain things clearly and patiently, which gave me so much confidence along the way. What could have been a stressful experience turned into something genuinely enjoyable because of his calm presence, professionalism, and care."

