Barbara Van Dyke

Business Built on Trust and Relationships

Compass RE, Texas
2500 Bee Cave Rd, Bldg 3, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78746


Tel: 512-431-2552
Cell: 512-431-2552

Markets Served: Austin, TX;Dripping Springs, Texas;Bee Cave, Texas;Westlake, Texas;Johnson City, Texas;

Specialties: 1031 Exchanges; Athletes/Celebrities; Buyer's Specialist; Country Club Properties; Country Properties; Divorce Decree Transactions; Executive Relocation; Farms/Ranches; Gated Communities; Golf; Listing Specialist; New Homes; Residential Investments; Trustee Sales; Vineyards/Wine Country; Waterfront/Waterview;

What do Clients Say?

"We were new to the Austin area and totally overwhelmed. Barbara was a wealth of knowledge, and she really listened to our wants and needs. She helped us find the perfect neighborhood in Dripping Springs and close on the perfect house. Buying a house can be so stressful. Having Barbara as our agent was a huge plus. We highly recommend her!"

Terri and Mike D. --Buyers

"Barbara is an invaluable resource to have on your team when purchasing real estate! As local Texans, my fiancee and I decided we wanted to move further out from central Austin to put down our roots. Our closest friends connected us to Barbara and we could not be more grateful to have met someone we trust. Barbara is professional and warm, building relationships that last a lifetime, we recommend her to all of our closest family and friends."

Greg L. --Buyer

"Our house sold. It sounds very simple when you say those three words, but there really was a lot more. It sold simply, quickly, efficiently and for a fair price All that came with a kind ear and a warm heart. Barbara VanDyke wowed us from the beginning with her ability to see our confusing market and price our home competitively within it. She has a wonderful marketing team that helps her get pictures done well and flyers out quickly. Her open house drew so many favorable viewers that our home sold within 3 days. She is sharp, confident and fun to work with."

Sarah and Sean G. --Sellers

"We are extremely satisfied with Barbara's service, knowledge and professionalism. Barbara made the experience of selling our home stress free. Always quick to respond and ready to answer our questions. Barbara is dedicated to her craft and of course her smile puts you at ease even when things become challenging. We couldn't have been happier in our choice to work with Barbara. We would highly recommend her to family, friends and associates."

Jorge P. --Seller

"I was consistently amazed with the level of service provided by Barbara and her team during the process of selling our home in Southwest Austin. As soon as we moved out, she sourced and managed the renovation team, even getting involved in the design process to make sure that the home would move quickly and for top-dollar, without breaking the bank on costs. She was able to offer a 0% financing option for all renovation costs, paid at closing. After renovation she orchestrated one of the most beautiful staging jobs I've seen to date and got very professional photos done, including drone footage. This all happened very rapidly and the house was soon listed. We ended up with multiple offers in the first days after listing and were able to pick our favorite. After the buyer's inspection Barbara quickly used her contacts to find vendors (in a very scarce labor market) to complete all of the items that required tuning up around the house to make the buyers comfortable. She dealt with obstacle after obstacle from the buyers and was able to keep them at the table and make the whole deal work out. It takes a lot of fire and commitment to perform like she did and I'm so glad she was in our court. She heard all of our needs and was wonderful to deal with throughout the process. I'd use her again in a heartbeat."

Karl and Erika S. --Sellers

About Barbara

A lover of adventure, Barbara has always enjoyed meeting new people and experiencing new places. After relocating nearly, a dozen times, living in cities and towns all across the country, she knew she was ready to set down roots and be part of a thriving community. Barbara chose Austin for its strong economy, relative affordability, friendly people and outstanding quality of life.

Prior to getting her real estate license, Barbara spent more than 20 years in marketing and public relations, holding a number of senior roles at two of the world's top PR agencies. She also founded and ran a consulting firm focused on strategic communications for the healthcare and wellness industries. During the course of her career, she served clients ranging from high tech companies to healthcare organizations and real estate developers.

Before moving to Austin, Barbara sold real estate for MacArthur Sotheby’s in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. There, she was named Rookie of the Year.

Barbara holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia and has taken graduate courses at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Barbara has a passion for client service and relationship building. She works very hard to understand her clients' needs and concerns and strives to deliver results that exceed expectations.

 When she is not working, Barbara can often be found hiking along the Barton Creek Greenbelt, two-stepping at the Broken Spoke or meeting friends at one of Austin's many great restaurants.

Broker Associate

GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)

CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert)

CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist)

Million Dollar Guild Member