Stephanie Zhao is an Austin-based real estate professional and licensed REALTOR® with experience across residential real estate, investment-focused property decisions, corporate site selection, and commercial lease negotiations. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, she serves both local and international clients, helping buyers, sellers, and investors make informed decisions in the Central Texas real estate market.
Stephanie brings a strategic and data-driven approach to every transaction. Her in-depth local market knowledge, combined with a strong understanding of pricing strategy, marketing, negotiation, and transaction execution, allows her to help sellers position properties effectively while guiding buyers through competitive and complex market conditions. She remains attentive to local, state, and federal regulations to provide compliant and well-organized client support.
Before relocating to Texas, Stephanie built her career in Beijing, where she specialized in site selection and lease negotiations for multinational corporations. She also served as an Area Director for global serviced office providers Regus and WeWork, overseeing sales and operations. This background strengthened her expertise in strategic planning, disciplined execution, contract negotiation, client advisory, and complex transaction management.
Stephanie’s connection to Austin became personal in 2020, when a family visit unexpectedly turned into a permanent move during the early months of COVID. After living in multiple short-term rentals across the city, she and her family chose Northwest Austin as home, drawn to the area’s community, resilience, and quality of life.
Having invested in Central Texas real estate since 2013 and become a licensed REALTOR® in 2022, Stephanie understands real estate from both a professional and investor perspective. She has hands-on experience preparing homes for sale, evaluating investment potential, negotiating competitive offers, and advising clients through the financial, emotional, and strategic considerations that come with buying or selling property.
Today, Stephanie provides clear, data-driven guidance tailored to each client’s goals, whether preparing and marketing a home for sale, purchasing a primary residence, relocating to Austin, or building a long-term investment portfolio. Known for her honesty, responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset, Stephanie is committed to delivering a smooth, transparent, and successful client experience as a member of Real International.