Kaleb Yates has worn many hats in his life, including lead carpenter, award winning documentary filmmaker, master finger-style guitar instructor, and REALTOR®!
Kaleb was born in southern California, but at the age of 6, his parents answered the “Call of the Wild” by moving the family to the Alaskan Bush where he learned to live off the land without running water, roads, or electricity. He played chess for entertainment, traveled by dog sled, and enjoyed eating ptarmigan and snow ice-cream. Eventually, his family would return to civilization. Kaleb attended school in the Christmas-themed town of North Pole, Alaska. After high school, Kaleb’s love of the arts led him to study at several postsecondary institutions: Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California; Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program in Seattle, Washington; and University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
Along the way, Kaleb became involved in the film and television industry working every position from Stunt Man to Editor to Director. His film credits range from cameraman for various Discovery Channel programs to “sailor” on “Pirates of the Caribbean.” You might catch his documentary “Letters to Santa” on PBS around the holidays!
Kaleb also has over 20 years of experience in the building trades. He has worked as a lead journeyman carpenter on numerous multimillion dollar commercial and residential projects across the island of Maui and throughout Alaska. His experience working with REALTOR®s as a contractor inspired him to switch hats once more and acquire his real estate sales agent license in the “Friendship State” of Texas.
“What I have to offer my clients is a unique array of skillsets acquired from a blessed and multifaceted life.”
My Name:
Kaleb Yates
I am:
someone who has recently decided to take the leap from the construction side of real estate to sales.
Born In:
Indio, California in 1980
Languages Spoken:
English y un poco Español
Proudest Moment:
birth of my children
Biggest Challenge:
finding enough hours in a day to do everything that I want to
Alarm Clock:
6AM
Perfect Day:
involves exploring a new place with the people I love
First Job:
7 years old, helping my grandmother sell Native American crafts at the flea market
Super Hero Power:
Finger Style Guitar
Favorite Austin Area:
I'm still trying to figure out my favorite spots. There's a lot to explore.
Inspiration:
Leonardo DaVinci and Ben Franklin, for their wide breadth of talents and abilities
Pure Realty is:
an organization that exudes Pure kindness and Pure professionalism
What I love most about Austin:
The music scene
3 Favorite Hobbies:
Fishing, playing music, writing
3 of Your Best Personality Traits:
I'm mentally tough, a perfectionist, and silly
What inspires you about Greater Austin?
The diversity, charming architecture, and views throughout the city.
