Keith Payne

Keith Payne

Associate

(214) 802-7386
  • Texas
(3 Reviews)
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About Keith

Keith’s life has been defined by service, hard work, and a passion for the outdoors. Born into a military family, he moved frequently as a child before his father retired from the Air Force in the late 1980s. His family then planted roots in Lewisville, Texas, where Keith graduated from high school in 1995.

In 1998, Keith put himself through the Police Academy and went on to dedicate 13 years to law enforcement. That career instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and commitment—principles that remain central to the way he serves his clients today.

In 2010, Keith transitioned into the firearms industry, an opportunity that eventually led him into the deer business. He gained hands-on experience managing deer herds and wildlife operations, and in 2016 joined Big Easy Ranch. Starting with the ranch’s deer breeding program, Keith’s role quickly expanded to managing the Hunt Shop as well as overseeing hunt and event bookings. His years at Big Easy Ranch gave him an inside look at how to run a premier hunting and recreational operation—experience that translates directly into helping buyers and sellers in the ranch real estate market.

Never one to sit still, Keith has also developed creative and technical skills outside of ranching. He is self-taught in photography and graphic design, and he holds an FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License, enabling him to bring a modern, high-tech edge to land marketing and aerial property evaluation.

With his diverse background—spanning law enforcement, firearms, wildlife management, and hunting operations—Keith brings a unique perspective to ranch real estate. He combines his knowledge of land and wildlife with a strong professional network to help clients find, develop, and market their dream ranch properties.

Achievements

2023

TRS “The Ringer”

FAA Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot

Texas Peace Officers License

Client Reviews

My only experience is with Keith Payne and he is the best Realtor I have ever dealt with. I have been a Mortgage Banker for over 30 years and have had dealings with thousands of Realtors over these years and he is by far the most responsive and professional. Wish there were more like him.

— Mylena Alred

Dealing with my agent, Keith Payne, and Texas Ranch Sales was a wonderful experience! He listened to what we were looking for, worked hard to find the properties that fit our criteria and budget and didn’t waste his time or ours trying to upsell us and show us properties that didn’t meet our needs or exceed our budget. Ultimately we looked at four different properties and found our ranch to start our dream! I would recommend Keith and his team to anyone looking for a place of their own!

— Cade Leitko

We had a wonderful experience working with Keith Payne of Texas Ranch Sales. He couldn't have been any nicer to work with. He was always available when we called or had a question. We sold a ranch property and then bought another one, and he was with us every step of the way. It was such a great experience. We would highly recommend Texas Ranch Sales and Mr. Keith Payne if you are buying or selling a ranch. In fact, I just gave a close friend his number today that's looking for a place. We sincerely appreciated his professionalism and the time he was willing to spend with us to make these two deals happen. We couldn't be happier with our new property and thank Keith for making it all happen.