Ryan Rodenbeck: Founder and Broker Associate at Spyglass Realty

Ryan Rodenbeck is widely recognized as one of Austin’s leading real estate brokers. He founded Spyglass Realty in 2008, transforming it from a solo practice into one of the city’s most respected independent brokerages. His vision was simple: build a culture where experienced agents thrive, backed by systems, technology, and mentorship that elevate performance across the board.

Originally from Louisiana, Ryan relocated to Austin in 2001 and quickly built a reputation as a top-producing agent. By 2015, he earned placement in the Austin Business Journal Top 50 Realtors and the Platinum Top 50 Realtors. With a growing client base and proven success, Ryan shifted his focus to building a full-service brokerage. Within a few years, Spyglass Realty scaled from a small team to more than 100 high-performing agents, without hiring part-timers or new licensees. His leadership is centered on helping seasoned professionals double or even triple their production while delivering exceptional client results.

Ryan’s expertise extends beyond brokerage leadership. He has served as an advisor to leading real estate and technology companies, including Ylopo, Workplace by Facebook, and The Genie.ai. His passion for innovation keeps Spyglass ahead of industry trends, particularly in marketing automation and technology adoption.

Awards & Recognition

• Platinum Top 50 Realtors - 9 years running
  Austin Business Journal Top Producing Team

• Platinum Top 50 Executive of the Year

• Austin Board of Realtors Indy Broker of the Year

• Former Board of Directors, Austin Board of Realtors

Beyond brokerage leadership, Ryan is also the host of the RealtyHack Podcast, where he shares insights from industry leaders on brokerage growth, technology, and the future of real estate.

An Austinite since 1990, I am well versed in both current and historic real estate trends, and understand how changes in the Austin business environment, property development, and the mortgage industry can impact the decision to buy, sell, or hold, whether you are a first time home buyer, seasoned real estate investor or someplace in-between. I routinely contribute to several local real estate forums and have taught both beginner and advanced real estate investing courses.

My past sales experience in Austin’s highly competitive technology sector has made me a formidable yet ethical negotiator, and my tenacity and integrity routinely earn me loyalty and referrals from both sides of the closing table. The Austinologist is an established, growing team with the sole focus of providing the best possible total customer experience, and our team members boast diverse backgrounds from sales management to business ownership. We are plugged in to all facets of the Austin real estate scene, and are able to leverage relationships with lenders, appraisers, inspectors, contractors, and investors.

About George

I'm a proud father and husband with a background in business technology, communications and real estate. I served clients in a broad set of industries for more than 15 years before joining Spyglass Realty.

As an Austin Realtor, my goal is to mitigate your risk and help you make smart real estate decisions. My clients expect me to be on-trend with industry knowledge and expertise and they expect me to available. That's my focus -- everyday.

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