When everything I knew flipped upside down, I acted fast. While rebuilding through the toughest time, I learned an unforgettable lesson.

It all changed on a dime. I had spent over 10 years devoted to my real estate career, and because I started at a young age in the industry, I thought I knew everything. For a moment it felt like everything I touched turned to gold, until it all came crashing down.

While earning my bachelor’s degree, I began my career as a full-time real estate agent in 1995. After moving to Austin, I dove in. I had to make it because there was no other option, so I hit it hard from the start. I was the first one in the office and last one out. I got to know the top producers, and, within a few months, I was among them!

Through those early years, I was on fire and quickly outgrew my position to create my own. I established two real estate offices plus four other real estate businesses between investing, building, and loans.

When the crash hit in 2008, it not only affected me, it also affected everyone in our offices. Several of my partners filed bankruptcy and ran for the hills while I was left holding the bag.

However, I refused to give up and went back to square one. My name was on the line. So, for the better part of a year or so, I spent my time negotiating.

I worked through it all to stay in good standing and maintain my relationships because I recognized I was not the only one in a bad spot. Investors, creditors, all those people on the other line were trying to figure out what to do too.

In those years, I realized there is always more than one side to a story. Before the crash, several mentors cautioned me about overleveraging myself and protecting against recessions. As a young man, I could not imagine any of that happening to me. Then I earned my own story to tell.

Real estate is what I do. I have built my life around this industry and could never imagine doing anything else. While rebuilding, I refocused, narrowed my scope and prioritized my work as an agent. One Source Team came into being over the years, and I am grateful for the perspective I have now.

After marrying my wife, Jennifer, we had our daughter in 2020 and our son in 2022. Family has always been a big part of my life. As the first generation born in the United States after my parents immigrated here from Syria, family meant everything.

I spent several summers overseas with my extended family and gained a strong work ethic from my neurosurgeon father and my mother, who also had big expectations. That work ethic played a huge part in getting me here today.

I try to live by the saying, “If you help enough people get what they want, they’ll help you get what you want.” I am of the mentality that if you give a slice, you will get a loaf in return. That is partly why I participate in many community events, from fundraisers to marathons.

Time is our most valuable resource. We can always earn more or rebuild, but time is something you can never get back. As a father, I value every minute I get with my family, and as a REALTOR®, I enjoy sharing my time and experience with new agents and clients alike. Whenever I am not working, I enjoy snowboarding, wake surfing, mountain biking on city trails, and being with my family. My favorite part of being a REALTOR® is negotiating a win for my clients.

My goal is to serve others first. I try to really figure out what my clients are looking for so I can match them not only with the right home, but also the right area to fit their needs. With my diverse background in real estate, I lend a unique perspective considering the full picture of a property.

Taking the long-term view, I help my clients analyze the resale value of a home and how it may help or hurt their future goals.

A home is one of the biggest investments we make in our lives, so I give my time and attention to ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible for you. I know Central Texas very well from decades of living here and developing properties across the city. I have extensive experience in many types of transactions, so I understand how to develop property, find a home, and sell one for the best terms. After the transaction is closed, I will still be your trusted advisor and real estate resource through your lifetime of homeownership.

Sincerely,

Kinan Beck
Broker-Associate | REALTOR®