Shelly Hemingson | Native Austin Realtor | Luxury Listing Specialist

Some agents know Austin. Shelly grew up here.

A native Austinite raised in the Allandale neighborhood, Shelly attended McCallum High School and graduated from The University of Texas before building a real estate career rooted in the communities she's known her entire life. She lives in Ridgelea — a small pocket neighborhood along the banks of Shoal Creek — and brings a depth of local knowledge that simply can't be replicated by someone who relocated here five years ago.

When buyers and sellers search for a Central Austin real estate expert, they find Shelly because she is that expert.

Neighborhoods. History. Strategy.

Shelly specializes in Central Austin real estate — including Rosedale, Allandale, Tarrytown, Hyde Park, Bryker Woods, Brentwood/Crestview, Ridgelea, Clarksville, and the surrounding neighborhoods that define the heart of Austin. She understands the nuances that make each street, each pocket, each zip code distinct — the architectural history, the school boundaries, the micro-market pricing, and yes, even the best routes to avoid traffic.

As a recognized luxury listing specialist and consistent Million Dollar Club producer — with months exceeding $5 million in closed sales — Shelly brings high-level strategy to every price point. She holds four advanced designations:

• CLHMS — Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
• GRI — Graduate of the Realtor® Institute
• SRS — Seller Representative Specialist
• ABR — Accredited Buyer Representative

A Different Kind of Real Estate Career

Before real estate, Shelly spent 29 years as a Southwest Airlines flight attendant — a career built entirely around people, service, and showing up with a great attitude no matter what. That foundation shapes how she works with clients today: responsive, warm, unflappable, and always focused on the person across the table.

Genuinely Rooted in Austin

Shelly's connection to Austin goes beyond real estate. She served on the board of Preservation Austin — including a term as board president — championing the historic architecture and neighborhoods that give Central Austin its character. She has been deeply involved in their annual historic home tour and led the organization's rebranding campaign.

Her volunteer work spans Foundation Communities, People's Community Clinic, Habitat for Humanity, the Livestrong Foundation, St. David's Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and several school boards and PTAs.

When she's not working, you'll find her paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, walking her dogs on the Shoal Creek Trail, or throwing pottery at the local studio.

Shelly and her husband Todd have two college-age children — Go Bobcats and Go Pirates — and are members of First Austin Church in downtown Austin.

Ready to Buy or Sell in Central Austin?

If you're searching for a Central Austin real estate agent who knows Rosedale, Allandale, Tarrytown, Hyde Park, or any of the neighborhoods in between — Shelly is the agent you're looking for. Her strategy isn't generic. Her market knowledge isn't surface-level. And her commitment to getting you the best possible outcome, from first conversation to closing day, is the reason her clients come back and send their friends.

Central Austin homes are her specialty. This neighborhood is her home.