Austin Black II

Clients continually praise award-winning broker Austin Black, calling him “an absolute all-star” with “an ability to get things done that is second to none!” They also note they “couldn’t be happier with his quality service,” and “could not imagine going through the process without his support and expertise.” What clients get with Austin is a true professional who clearly loves his work and gives 110% to every buyer and seller.

Highly accomplished in his field, Austin has been excelling in residential real estate sales in and around Detroit since 2005. His career quickly gained momentum, earning him a long list of local and national awards. In 2010, after obtaining his broker’s license, he founded City Living Detroit, which became known for its strong reputation and unparalleled results. Today, Austin serves as Managing Broker of the @properties Christie’s International Real Estate Birmingham office, where he continues to mentor agents and deliver exceptional client service.

 

Austin represents clients across every price point, from starter homes to multimillion-dollar estates. His specialties include:

 

• Detroit’s Historic Neighborhoods: Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, University District, Boston-Edison, Indian Village, Detroit Golf Club, Bagley, Green Acres, Rosedale Park, North Rosedale Park.

• Detroit Condominiums: Midtown, Downtown, New Center, Lafayette Park, and the Riverfront.

• Woodward Corridor Communities: Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills.

• Grosse Pointe Communities: Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores.

With his seasoned knowledge of these markets, Austin skillfully navigates clients through the buying and selling process while providing deep insight into neighborhood amenities and trends. His involvement on professional and community boards strengthens his insider perspective and extends his vast network. Many of his clients return to him for future transactions or refer friends and family, a testament to his trusted guidance.

 

A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning, Austin earned a B.S. in Urban and Regional Studies, studying redevelopment projects abroad before returning to Detroit, committed to urban revitalization. Born in Detroit and raised in Okemos and Troy, he attended Birmingham Seaholm High School. Austin purchased his first condo in Midtown in 2006, later moved to Lafayette Park, and has now lived in his 1929-built home in Sherwood Forest for more than a decade.

 

Outside of real estate, Austin is a devoted father to his daughter and their Goldendoodle. He enjoys traveling, dining at Detroit’s restaurants, exploring museums and parks with his daughter, and walking in his historic neighborhood. Frequently quoted on market trends in leading publications, Austin is respected by both his peers and his clients. He continues to seek advanced education and designations to provide the highest level of expertise and service.

 

Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®, Grosse Pointe Board of REALTORS®, Michigan Association of REALTORS®, National Association of REALTORS®, Urban Land Institute, Cornell University Alumni Association, Cornell Club of Michigan, Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Association

 

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRS), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), At Home with Diversity (AHWD), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Urban Land Institute Michigan Larson Center for Leadership

Hour Magazine Top 5% Metro Detroit REALTORS® (2015 - 2025), Michigan Chronicle 40 under 40, 2013, DBusiness Magazine 30 in their 30s, 2012 Detroit Young Professionals Vanguard Award, 2011 REALTOR® Magazine 30 under 30, 2010 Crain’s Detroit Business 20 in their 20s, 2006 (inaugural class), Max Broock Realtors Rising Star Award

Downtown Development Authority (current), Michigan Humane (current), Sherwood Forest Association Board (past), BLAC Magazine Editorial Advisory Board (past), Hatch Detroit (past), Downtown Detroit Boll Family YMCA (past), International Visitors Council (past), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan Ambassador Board (past), Detroit Synergy Advisory Board (past)

Urban Land Institute Housing and Community Development Local Product Council (current), Detroit Athletic Club Community Outreach Committee (past), Detroit Symphony Orchestra Classical Roots Committee (past), Belle Isle Conservancy Community Engagement Committee (past), LIVE6 Community Advisory Committee (past), Detroit Symphony Orchestra NextGen (past), BING Roundtable Economic Development Committee Co-Chair - Mayor Dave Bing, Detroit Works Project Taskforce Mayoral Advisory Board (past), UM/ULI Real Estate Forum Program Committee Chair (past), Detroit Renaissance - Road to Renaissance Committee Member (past), United Way of Southeast Michigan Leadership Next (past), The Villages Community Development Corporation Marketing Commitee (past)

 

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