“Helping clients have a positive, rewarding experience, while exceeding their expectations—that’s what it’s all about”
Don Harvey has been assisting home sellers and buyers achieve and exceed their goals since 2003. Austin Chronicle readers voted Don Austin’s "Best Real Estate Agent” in consecutive reader’s polls and he’s earned Texas Monthly’s Five Star Real Estate Agent award every year since
2010. Don is a professional problem solver; a steadfast, creative client advocate who is well versed in the art of negotiation. He loves his work, and his clients love working with him. Read what Don’s clients have to say—in their own words—in their testimonials below. Don’s earned several specialized accreditations including Certified Negotiation Expert, EcoBroker®, National Association of REALTORS GREEN certification, and Veterans Land Board approval. He’s a member of The Residential Real Estate Council, National Association of REALTORS and the Texas Association of Realtors. Don works together with his wife, Realtor Assistant Kate Harvey. Kate also manages our team here at Austin Music Realty Group. Our brokerage is Stanberry Realtors®. Founded in 1982 by Col. Bill Stanberry, Stanberry Realtors® has a long tradition of excellence, industry leadership and community service. Stanberry is a locally owned, family run business. Don’s is a drummer and composer who’s toured and recorded with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Ronnie Lane & Ian McLagan, Billy Bragg, Joe Ely and Charlie Sexton among many others. Career highlights include performing with Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Ronnie Wood, opening for The Rolling Stones, appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman and playing Austin City Limits. Don’s released two critically-acclaimed solo albums, Light Shines Through and A Dance in Red. He leads the instrumental ensemble A is Red, who won "Best Avant Garde" band at the Austin Music Awards 2015. Don is grateful to have co-founded SIMS Foundation. For 26 years, SIMS has provided mental health and substance use recovery services to musicians, music industry professionals and their dependent family members. Testimonials
“I've known Don & Kate for many years. I recently used Don for a second real estate transaction. Took care of everything...from staging, to photography to sprucing up the yard...allowing us to get top dollar in this wild real estate market! I highly recommend him!” -Mark Murray
“Words cannot express our gratitude to Don and Kate for helping us find our home. Don is not only an exceptional real estate agent, but also a fantastic person. When our family moved to Austin during the pandemic we needed a rental prior to purchasing a home. Don was on the spot … he found us a fantastic property. When it was time to purchase 8 months later, Don was again on the spot. When an off market listing came up that matched our criteria, he helped us navigate through the offer process in a difficult hot Austin market. Even with a winter storm that moved the closing date, Don was on top of everything—following up daily with those that needed to be contacted, making sure post-”snowpocalypse” inspections were set, and he made closing go smoothly. His knowledge of the market was invaluable throughout the entire process. I’m glad we had him on our side.” -Christopher Hanba
"Don was tireless, encouraging, patient, trustworthy, and most important: knowledgeable. Best agent we've ever worked with. Can't recommend him highly enough." -Susan Piver Browne
“Don was patient and incredibly supportive. I was in the middle of a 3 week tour when my wife found the property. I was nervous but after having looked at so many places with him before, he assured me that this was a great spot and that he knew I’d love it. I trusted him and he (and of course my wife) was right. Now I live in my dream home. Can’t recommend Don enough!” -Tony Kamel
"My family and I have done multiple transactions with Don Harvey. His work ethic, creativity and attention to detail are second to none. I give Don my highest recommendation for handling your residential real estate needs." -Dirk Meyer
"Don helped me with multiple purchases of land for myself, a condo for my in-laws, and a custom build for a client. His decades of knowledge in negotiating on behalf of his clients is invaluable." -Winn Wittman
“I am so grateful to Don for his hard work, patience and kindness while selling my late mother's home. He is a gifted professional with a keen understanding of Austin’s housing market. Mom’s house sold in only 2 days for well above the list price. He took on so much to make the process easier on us at a difficult time. It was a tremendous gift. Don’s passion and vision made the process as stress-free as possible. I am grateful to have found Don and I recommend him wholeheartedly.” –Patrice Hopkins
"You were great at communicating with all parties, you were responsive and you performed above & beyond any realtor I've ever had dealings with. You turned our lives around! You are the BEST." -Jerry and Rita Hudson
“Don is knowledgeable, genial, diligent, insightful, experienced, patient, and detail oriented. We got a great price for both our sale and our purchase. We have recommended Don to friends and would not hesitate to do so again.” -Merrick Leler
“Don will not only help you buy or sell your home, you will also have the experience of spending time with a good soul.” -Nina Parales
"5 STARS !! Don Harvey truly got to know our desires and he found our dream home! A true "top shelf" Realtor! 'Nuff Said!" -Mark Bowman
Don was recommended by a close friend and once my wife and I found the perfect home he made sure the process went as seamlessly as it possibly could. He nailed the correct bid amount and even helped me write the perfect letter to the sellers explaining why we were the right people to move into their old neighborhood. Don rocks!!! -Eric Gose
"If you’re looking for a truly ethical, professional, seasoned agent in the current real estate market, Don Harvey should be your first and only choice. - Kelly J. Paschal
"Our readers choose Don Harvey, the Creative agent for Creative People.” -Austin Chronicle
