Nathan AustinReal Estate Team

★★★★★

Nathan represented me buying a house a couple months ago. I would highly recommend him. I think he is better than most realtors at crunching numbers to assess fair market value.

Also he has a structural engineering background so he will be much more informative than most about build quality and condition of a house, especially its foundation and basement.

He is the opposite of pushy. He gives you his opinions including when he doesn't like houses or parts of them. We were in contract on a house and then found there was a problematic neighbor. He came with us to talk to other neighbors and after that recommended that we terminate the contract which we did. And then we found a house that was better for us, but even with this one it actually felt like I had to talk him into it, ha.

Overall he's a good solid character and cares about his work and the best interests of his clients.

Jesse K. · Buyer · Google review
Nathan Austin, Portland Metro Realtor with a structural engineering background

★★★★★

I would HIGHLY recommend Nathan as a realtor. He has gone above and beyond for us time and time again in both the sale of our home, and purchase of a new home. Not only is he an outstanding communicator, professional, honest, detailed and easy to work with he also has 20+ years as a structural engineer and is a vast wealth of knowledge. Looking at homes with him is an entirely unique experience as a result of this, and has made us feel so at ease with our purchase. If you are looking to sell or buy he is your guy!

Ramsey S. · Seller & buyer · Google review

Engineering first. Real estate second.

Nathan Austin is a licensed Realtor (Oregon #201244900, Washington #25008964) serving the Portland Metro area, brokered by Keller Williams Realty Portland Central. Before real estate, he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering and built a 23-year career in structural engineering. He uses that background to help buyers avoid costly surprises and help sellers of distinctive homes earn top dollar.

What an engineering background sees that other agents don’t

Foundation & settling signals

Cracks, slopes, patched movement, and the difference between ordinary aging and a question worth pursuing.

Roof and framing red flags

Sagging lines, altered framing, attic clues, and details that suggest maintenance or deeper investigation.

Drainage and soil clues

Grading, downspouts, retaining walls, vegetation, and where Portland rain is actually going.

HVAC and electrical age

A fast read on remaining life, likely upgrades, and the systems that may shape the first five years of ownership.

Real renovation costs

A grounded sense of scope, sequencing, and when a cosmetic idea quietly becomes a structural project.

Permit and structural feasibility

Whether the big idea appears plausible, and which licensed specialists should confirm it before you proceed.

Portland hillside stilt home: pier-and-beam construction

The house on stilts nobody could sell.

A previous big-name agent had it 126 days with no sale. Nathan relisted it, showed buyers, agents, and lenders how a home on stilts actually works, then sold it in 41 days, above asking.

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What clients say, in their own words

Full reviews from Nathan's Google profile, unedited, so you can see what working together is actually like.

I can’t thank Nathan enough for helping me find my first home. When looking at houses, Nathan is calm and observant while taking it all in which allows you to do the same which was appreciated since house hunting can be an overwhelming process. Nathan was great at pointing out issues/concerns about the home and answering any questions you may have. As a first time home buyer, I didn’t know what to expect once I had an offer accepted and Nathan was helpful throughout the whole process, answering every question I had and some times answering it more than once, lol.

As we looked at houses he began to learn the style of house I was looking for and what was important for me to have in a home. I appreciated that when sending me potential houses to look at that he was respectful of my price range and the area I wanted to look in, which was probably challenging for him because I had a very specific price range and area but he did it!

A friend had referred Nathan to me and am so glad he did!

Jen B. · First-time buyer · Google review

First of all, Nathan found us a house that was a little out of our search parameters, but it ended up being amazingly perfect. Next, was selling our old house. He gave us good advice on how to prepare, and then jumped into action and went above and beyond what we expected. For both transactions, he coordinated so many aspects of inspections, repairs and made many trips to meet vendors and hold open house's. In all interactions, he displayed honesty, integrity and compassion. I was extremely confident in his ability to help us and I’m not sure what we would have done without him. I would highly recommend Nathan to help you sell or by your next home.

Ryan P. · Seller & buyer · Google review

Nate is responsive, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. He was so easy and pleasant to work with. Nate's excellent advice enabled us to purchase our first (and dream) home. He answered our endless questions with patience and expertise. His background in structural engineering was much appreciated for us as first-time, pretty much clueless homebuyers. Nate made sure we were aware of and keeping up with all the deadlines as our closing date approached. And he has continued to support us even after the purchase process with tips and tricks for homeowners. Thank you, Nate, for everything! We are so grateful for your help!

B. C. · First-time buyer · Google review

Nathan was absolutely amazing! I honestly do not have a bad word to utter. He really took the time to listen and understand our wants and needs. He even took the time to learn about and meet our kids to really grasp our lives and to factor in the surrounding area for their futures. He delved into the confusing mumbo-jumbo and explained them brilliantly to us and for us. He was very honest with his feelings about every place we looked at and how it would make sense for our particular family. Never once did we feel like just a payday to him. He worked with our crazy and often times inflexible timeframes as well....with a smile. Buying a home without Nathan in your corner, would be ridiculous! Thank you for everything Nathan!

Leticia C. · Buyer · Google review

We had a fantastic experience working with Nate to purchase our first home. We were shopping in Portland while living in Seattle, and Nate was easy to get ahold of, flexible meeting us to tour when we were in town, and made the process less stressful as first-time buyers. He has lots of experience with Portland neighborhoods, and his background in structural engineering is unique and valuable. Definitely recommend working with Nate!

Katie V. · First-time buyer, relocating · Google review

Nate was great!!! He was very informative and honest. Made the stress of buying a house very tolerable. Showed me and my wife probably 100 houses and was very patient. The next house we buy I am going to have Nate the great by my side. During the whole process never did I feel like just another commission.

Dominick H. · Buyer · Google review

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Questions people ask before we work together

What makes Nathan Austin different from other Portland realtors?

His Architectural Engineering degree and structural engineering career help him evaluate homes, explain risk, and make inspections and negotiations more useful, without pressure or theatrics.

What areas does Nathan Austin serve?

Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Happy Valley, and Vancouver, Washington.

Can Nathan evaluate structural issues during a showing?

Yes, as informational guidance during tours. He also coordinates licensed professional inspections. His insight makes those reports more useful; it does not replace them.