About Clay Lake

Clay Lake is a real estate broker and licensed attorney serving San Antonio, Austin, and Las Vegas, and a three-time Platinum Top 50 award-winning agent. He is widely recognized for excellence in residential, luxury, and investment real estate, particularly in complex and high-stakes transactions.

With over $100 million closed personally across hundreds of transactions, Clay has built a reputation for handling deals where negotiation strategy, contract protection, and leverage materially impact outcomes. In 2023, he was ranked #3 in San Antonio and #34 in the State of Texas by REAL Trends, as recognized by The Wall Street Journal.

Clay is the founder and broker of Keeping It Realty, a boutique brokerage built on knowledge, integrity, and results. He is proud to serve on the Platinum Top 50 Advisory Board, a distinction reserved for a select group of top-performing REALTORS® recognized for leadership and excellence within the profession.

Beyond production, Clay is committed to community impact, donating directly from commissions to organizations supporting veterans, children, housing, mental health, and justice initiatives.

Summary

• Real Estate Attorney and Broker.
• Broker for Keeping It Realty 

Education

• Florida Coastal School of Law – Juris Doctor
• University Nevada Las Vegas – Bachelor of Science

Real Estate Broker License

• Texas
• Nevada
• Florida

Experience

• REALTOR® since 2007

Publications / Media

• REAL PRODUCERS Magazine – 4-page article on being a Top Broker
• ATTORNEY AT LAW Magazine – Top Real Estate Attorney (cover story)
• TOP AGENT Magazine - Cover Story
• REAL PRODUCERS Magazine – 4-page article on being a Top REALTOR®

Individual Sales

• 2022 – 80 properties – $25 million+
• 2023 – 83 Transaction / $30 million+
• 2025 -64 Transactions / $25.5 million+

Honors & Awards

• 3X WINNER OF PLATINUM TOP 50 – Top 50 out of 18,000 Agents
• 2X Americas Best (Top 1% in the Nation)
• Pro Bono Honors – Florida Coastal School of Law
• Certificate of Appreciation for Service to Community – Veterans Benefit Legal Clinic

Organizations / Memberships

• Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
• Real Estate Investors Association
• Association of Real Estate License Law Officials
• GRI Society
• NAR, National Association of REALTORS®
• TREC, Texas Real Estate Commission
• Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Green Resource Councill
• SRES Council
• Real Estate Buyers Agent Council
• Environmental & Land Use Law Section
• Urban Land Institute
• American Real estate Society
• Residential Real Estate Counsel
• Asian Real Estate Association
• Young Professional Network

Donations of $1,000+ to each Charity from Sales Commission

• Children Hospital
• Food Bank
• Battered Women and Children’s Shelter
• Disabled Veterans
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Pets Alive
• Habitat for Humanity
• Punk Rock Saves Lives
• Sea Shepherd
• Innocence Project of Texas
• The Skatepark Project
• TREPAC
• Didi Hirsh – Mental Health Services
• HEARD- Mental Health & Wellness for the Food & Beverage Industry

Designations & Certifications

• Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation
• Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation
• At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification
• Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Endorsement
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Designation
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation
• Digital Marketing Certification
• Inside Sale Certification
• Luxury Homes Certification
• Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification
• Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification (PSA) Certification
• Real Estate Investing Certification
• Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Designation
• Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) Certificate
• Residential Listing Certification
• Smart Home Certification
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation
• Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation
• Short Sales and Foreclosure (SFR) Designation