Mary Ellen Branisteanu

Mary Ellen is a design-minded real estate advisor known for her calm confidence, strategic clarity, and deeply personal approach to helping people feel at home in both their house and their community.

Based in Austin, Texas, she specializes in modern, character-filled homes throughout Central Austin’s most walkable neighborhoods. With a keen eye for design and a grounded, thoughtful presence, Mary Ellen brings clarity to what can often feel like an overwhelming process, whether buying, selling, or relocating.

Before real estate, Mary Ellen spent over a decade leading talent acquisition for high-growth tech companies. That background shaped the way she works today: highly strategic, decisively organized, and deeply people-first. She understands how to listen, read between the lines, and guide clients through major life transitions with care and intention.

Clients value her aesthetic intuition, honest communication, and ability to translate their lifestyle and long-term goals into the right home. From preparing listings with elevated presentation to guiding first-time buyers or relocations to Austin, Mary Ellen approaches every detail with focus and heart.

Her blend of local insight, modern marketing, and steady advocacy has made her a trusted partner for clients and referrals across Austin and beyond.

Outside of work, you’ll find Mary Ellen styling her home, curating local recommendations for her weekly newsletter, Postmarked, or exploring Austin with friends, family, and her Vizslas, Enzo and Ellie.