Jeff Trask is a seasoned Texas Broker with over three decades of leadership in brokerage, management, leasing, and consulting. A native Texan, Jeff earned his B.S. in Business and Public Administration from the University of Houston, where he specialized in Real Estate and American Jurisprudence.

Jeff launched his career in the Houston/Galveston market with Sun Realty and Development Corporation, gaining specialized expertise in REO/RTC lender-owned properties and custom home construction. In 1992, he carried forward his family’s legacy in the industry by founding Trask Investments. His diverse portfolio includes the successful sale of retail centers, multi-family complexes, industrial assets, and farm and ranch land. Since relocating to Austin in 1997, Jeff has been a fixture in the downtown market. He and his wife are proud, long-time members of the Austin community.

Professional Expertise & Deal History

Core Performance
￭ Residential: Closed 50+ new luxury custom homes, 45+ estate lots, and consistent resale volume.
￭ Commercial: Versatile experience in retail, office, multi-family, industrial, and farm/ranch tracts.
￭ Leasing: Managed comprehensive office and retail leasing operations throughout career.

Technical Specialization
￭ 1031 Exchanges: NCE certified (1986); completed 40+ tax-deferred transactions.
￭ Distressed Assets & Probate: Expert in REO/foreclosures across three market cycles; served as Trustee/Broker for numerous estates.
￭ Education: Degrees in Real Estate and Business; advanced investment coursework under Todd Kuhlmann.

Leadership & Consulting
￭ Operations: Former RE/MAX Franchise Owner and Broker of Record.
￭ Mentorship: Trained agents in listing techniques, sales strategy, and software adoption.
￭ Market Insight: Deep intelligence in Austin/Hill Country (since 1998) and Houston/Galveston (since 1982).