The Person Behind the Brand
Austin from Houston
Real estate agent. Investor. Operator. Houston native helping his neighbors win across Houston and Pasadena, TX.
Why “Austin from Houston”?
Ask around the Houston real estate scene and people don’t say “Austin Jones, the agent.” They say “Austin from Houston.” It stuck because it’s true — Austin is of this city. He knows its neighborhoods, its commutes, its industrial corridors along the Ship Channel, and the small-town feel of Pasadena and Deer Park just to the southeast.
That local fluency, paired with an investor’s discipline, is the whole pitch. Austin doesn’t just open doors — he runs the numbers, reads the market, and tells you the truth about a deal, even when it’s not what you hoped to hear. It’s how he’s earned trust as the go-to name for Houston-area real estate.
What Austin does
- ♚Represents buyers & sellers across residential and commercial real estate in Houston and Pasadena.
- ♛Invests and advises on multifamily, retail, industrial, and land throughout the Gulf Coast.
- ♜Hosts REI 101, teaching real estate investing in plain English.
- ♞Leads Checkmate Real Estate, brokered by Keller Williams.
Frequently asked
- Who is Austin from Houston?
- Austin from Houston is Austin Jones, a Houston- and Pasadena-based real estate agent and investor, and the founder of Checkmate Real Estate. He is brokered by Keller Williams and hosts the REI 101 real estate podcast.
- What areas does Austin from Houston serve?
- Austin serves the greater Houston metro, including Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Baytown, and all of Harris County, TX.
- What types of real estate does Austin handle?
- Residential, multifamily, retail, industrial, and land — Austin works the full board of Houston-area real estate for both homeowners and investors.
Make your next move with Austin
Houston, Pasadena, and the whole Gulf Coast. Let’s talk about your goals.