“As an out-of-state investor, Deb’s listing agent services were invaluable.  I had been with a big-name chain of “local experts” — who didn’t know the area and didn’t do the work.  Deb jumped in and got my place in Smithville sold!”

That was so sweet of him to provide.  My response is ” Thank you,  Michael C!  I really appreciated the opportunity to list and sell your Smithville property! ”

If you or anyone else you know are looking to buy or sell property in the Smithville area of Bastrop County Texas please call me, I would love to help you and I love referrals!

Deb Dahlberg Rowland | Sky Realty | 512-754-0516

“I  was looking for my first piece of land as a city dweller to build a %100 off grid green home and had no idea where to start looking for the right person. Someone who was not just looking to move a piece of land, but really get to know what I wanted to do with it.  After seeing Deb had her own land and managed her OWN horses I knew I had the right person.  Deb took no time in showing not only the properties that matched what I said I wanted to see, but also what she knew I should consider. If you are looking for someone who appreciates Texas for the land and what you can do with it Deb is your person. Working with her was a real pleasure.”  Emory at Apple

Emory – thanks for giving me the opportunity to help you find your spot!  It was a pleasure!  If you are looking for a Realtor to work with to buy or sell land in Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Fayette, or  Gonzales counties, or in the greater Austin area please call me! 512-743-0516!  Deb

Purchasing Real Estate | First Step

If you are thinking about purchasing real estate the first step you should take is to get pre-qualified with a Lender.  This will confirm your buying power and the price range of properties that you should be considering.

Choose your Lender wisely

It is my experience in the recent financial market that local banks in the city or town that you want to purchase.  They know their area/market.  Even better is finding a Lender that has local underwriting.  In the Bastrop area a few banks to consider area Roscoe, Prosperity, First National, First State.  And for rural lending you can contact Capital Farm Credit.    Personally I don’t like working with the big national chain banks.  Of course you can work with any mortgage broker or bank you prefer.

Make a phone call

Getting qualified is a pretty easy process and generally you can  do it with a short phone call. A full blown application can be done after a purchase contract is negotiated along with a Third Party Financing Addendum that is your “out” if you don’t get final approval to purchase.

Time to shop for Real Estate

Once you know you are qualified  you can start shopping around for a Realtor to work with ( and of course I would hope you would consider me!  It is important to have good lines of communication with your Realtor. Looking for a property to purchase takes dedication and commitment and time spent with your Realtor so it should be an enjoyable process.  Make sure you like the Realtor you choose to work with!  And always work with a Buyer Representative – protect your best interests – don’t call the Listing Agent ( who works for the Seller!) With a pre-qualification and a Realtor you can begin your search in earnest.

Please consider me!

Please consider me for any real estate needs you or anyone you know may have be it buying or selling in Bastrop and in  and around the greater Austin area.

Thanksgiving Turkey in Smithville Texas

On my way to my beautiful ranch/horse property  listing in Ledbetter I drove up 2104 from Smithville.  Lots of the ranches in the area put up holiday decorations and one of them was this wonderful Thanksgiving Turkey made out of a round bale of hay.

On this day of giving Thanks I thought I would take a minute to share this fun image, and  to acknowledge how grateful I am to have been successful all these years as a Realtor and Paint Horse Breeder.  I love my job working for  so many wonderful people buying and selling homes, ranch land, and horse properties in the southwest and now in the  Greater Austin area.

I would like to take  a moment to  thank all of my friends, family, fellow Realtors,  current  real estate clients and my future clients!  Your trust in me and the business you give me and refer to me is something I am always thankful for!

Happy Thanksgiving!

As a Buyer Representative I have helped many Buyers find their dream homes,  not only out in the countryside,  but in towns just like Bastrop, and big “cities” just like Austin!
For you Sellers out there,  the marketing program that I have developed over the years,  combined with the marketing program that my brokerage offers, is one of the strongest you can find for Bastrop  and greater Austin areas!

Don’t let the fact that my main  website url is horsepropertyspecialst, or the fact that I live on a horse ranch, and specialize in horse properties, throw you off!  I am more than a horse property specialist!  I may not be the biggest Realtor out there, but  I am a talented, dedicated, hardworking Realtor who is ready willing and able to work with Buyers and Sellers in the residential resale market too!

Contact me and let’s  set an appointment so you can get to know me!Let me show you how I can  help you reach your real estate goals what ever they may be!

I will happily make the appropriate donation at our upcoming closing to any one of the programs listed on my Charity page on my website and  I let my Clients choose which one I should make the donation to.

Another way  donations to get creative with donations we most recently have done is to use the funds to shop for infant outfits that were donated to the Family Crisis Center in Bastrop for distribution.

If my Clients have a different charity  they are  familiar with that they would like to  benefit from a  donation please they can send me the information and I will make it happen after our closing be they the Buyers I represent or the Sellers who’s property I have sold.

I  am always grateful for the work as a Realtor and this is just one small way for me to say thank you to the community.

When we considered our move to Texas with our horses the sandy loam soil and  beautiful pastures along with Bastrop County’s growth and central location hooked me!

If you or anyone you know is considering a relocation to or from Bastrop County, especially with horses contact me! I would love to put my experience to work for you!

I live in Bastrop County with with my husband and my Paint Horses, but am an experienced Agent in Fayette, Lee, Caldwell, Hays, Williamson, Travis too.

If you are looking for a suitable farm and ranch property specifically for you and your horses you can learn more about the area and can contact me directly for a specific list of available properties to match your wants and needs.

I will be blogging about new listings, homes for sale, horse properties, farm and ranch life, life with horses, my horses, and information on things to do, and places to go in and around the Austin metro area as well as in Bastrop!