Haley Smith has provided commercial real estate services with ECR since 2013, specializing in office leasing and tenant representation. She advises clients on all aspects of their real estate needs, including new leases, expansions, renewals, buyouts, purchases, subleases, and relocations. Haley works with both office and medical users and is known for her strategic approach, attention to detail, and ability to negotiate complex transactions.
Haley has earned the prestigious SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) designation—an achievement held by only the top commercial real estate professionals worldwide, making her one of Austin’s leading experts in office leasing and tenant representation. She has been named multiple times by the Austin Business Journal as a “Heavy Hitter,” featured in the Austin Business Journal’s “Profiles in Power,” and honored as an “Austin Under 40” nominee.
Outside of ECR, Haley serves on the Elizabeth Ann Seton Board and is active in The Vine Austin Church. She previously served on the Make-A-Wish Austin Regional Board, where she helped grant more than 300 wishes annually for Central Texas families. She also formerly served on the board of the Commercial Brokers Association and remains involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities and Africa New Life Ministries.
Haley received her B.A.S. from Indiana University, where she studied Communications and Marketing.
From the beginning, the team at ECR took the time to understand our specific circumstances and evolving needs. We had just completed our first fundraising round and had plans to ramp up hiring beyond the capacity of our current space. ECR worked diligently to come up with an array of solutions, one of which allowed us to remain in our current space while taking on additional, neighboring spaces over time as we scaled. ECR helped negotiate terms that allowed us to match our lease commitments to our hiring plan and in turn, meet our budget requirements.
Ryan Macia, Praetorian
Jason and Haley handled my asset sales listing and marketing from idea through sales execution. They intelligently and delicately dealt with the nuisances of my existing tenants’ needs, while creating a broad marketing platform to attract the right buyer. They provided me with guidance and experienced consultation to make the deal work, while always keeping my interests as their client a priority. I got undivided attention and focus and felt my asset was always their priority. I was beyond impressed with their performance and the results, and have and would use them time and time again.
Amir Kalantari, The Kalantari Group
We have worked with Haley Smith for several years on our office needs in the Austin Central Business District. She has assisted us in negotiating numerous leases for office space and subletting excess space we no longer needed. She has done an exceptionally good job for us. Haley performs her work with the highest integrity and professionalism. She knows the market well and is respected by her peers. Haley is a pleasure to work with.
Harris Kaffie
Haley Smith was awesome working with us to find a new office space. Our very specific needs limited the possibilities, but she worked diligently to find us something that exactly fit our needs. Then, she was instrumental in negotiating the lease and keeping things on track so we could meet our deadline for moving. I completely recommend her.
Bill McCarley
When and why did you begin a career in commercial real estate?
I began my real estate career in December 2013. After graduating college, I moved into commercial real estate brokerage, where I am still today and feel very fortunate to have a career I am passionate about. I enjoy working with people and problem solving.
What do you specialize in at ECR?
I specialize in office leasing and investment sales. We are in a service industry and I work to serve my clients as best as possible. Hard work and great, consistent communication are requirements. I also view relationships as long-term, and to be sustainable and satisfying they must be productive and enjoyable for all parties. I strive to build real and genuine relationships where I truly know and care about my clients, and they feel the same way towards me.
Through brokerage, I have learned to be entrepreneurial, to have grit and persevere, and to never give up or become status quo.
It’s not just a one-time transaction for me,
it’s a long-term relationship.
