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Customers describe Shelby Levy as a patient listener who is willing to explore all their options.

A native Texan, Shelby has lived in Houston for more than 30 years. A licensed Realtor¨ since 1983, she has won numerous awards for the results she has produced for her customers. They in turn, have rewarded her with many referrals in recognition of her helpful, low key style. As a relocation specialist, she has extensive knowledge of neighborhoods throughout Houston and surrounding communities. Her unique expertise has aided her in helping families relocate to many of the master planned communities throughout the greater Houston are and adjacent counties.

As a graduate of Texas Christian University with a B.S. in Education, Shelby understands the importance of constantly improving her professional skill. On the state level, she holds the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR¨ Institute) designation. On the national level, Shelby has earned the prestigious CRS designation and the ABR designation. CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) is the highest professional designation available for residential real estate agents, and the ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) allows Shelby to provide buyers with a higher level of service.

A consistent top producer, Shelby is also involved in civic and school activities, serving as an officer in her neighborhood civic association, a Bayou Bend docent, for 10 years, a member of Women's Club of Houston, and in 2003 completed The Master Gardener Program.

"Whether you're buying or selling a home, facing a corporate transfer or expanding your real estate holdings, put my expertise to work for you."

Lilla Blackburn Sivek brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and personal connection to the realm of luxury residential and farm and ranch properties. Growing up in Houston's esteemed Tanglewood neighborhood, Lilla's heart was always drawn to the tranquility and charm of rural life. Childhood visits to the family farm in Fayette County and summers spent at Camp Waldemar instilled in her a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the sense of community that thrives in country settings. Lilla's understanding of luxury country living is both innate and cultivated.

Lilla's commitment to community service and her involvement with prestigious organizations such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Junior League, Festival Hill Institute, Round Top Family Library, ARTS for Rural Texas and Round-Top Carmine Education Foundation, further solidify her connection to the rural lifestyle and the values it embodies.

For over two decades, Lilla has enjoyed a coveted level of success marketing and selling all types of real estate. After 10 years in Houston real estate, Lilla's transition to the Round Top area in 2008 marked a pivotal moment in her career. As a full-time resident of Fayette County, she embraced her passion for country living and channeled her expertise into guiding clients through the intricate process of buying and selling high-end rural properties. Lilla has earned the highly coveted Elite designation from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing as well as the Accredited Buyer's Representative designation.

In 2017, Lilla's confidence in country real estate led her to partner with Lisa Mayer and Frank Hillbolt in the purchase of Round Top Real Estate. Together, they transformed the company into a beacon of excellence in the industry, boasting a team of 25 experienced agents and expanding their presence with a second office in La Grange.

Now settled in the country with her husband and an eclectic menagerie of four spoiled dogs, horses, goats, and chickens, Lilla's place in the rural landscape is firmly established. Eager to share her love for country living and assist newcomers in discovering its joys, Lilla is not just a real estate agent she's a trusted advisor and a passionate advocate for the unparalleled lifestyle that high-end country properties offer.

"For over 175 years, people have made their way to Round Top. Perhaps that's why I never tire of watching clients find their own unique piece of history."

There's no doubt Lisa Mayer is a Texan ¬– inside and out! Her welcoming personality and love of the land come from her Grimes County roots, while husband, Monty, a 5th generation Fayette County resident, is not only her partner in life but that additional resource that adds unique insight to the area.

Lisa began her real estate career as a Sales Associate in 1986, while earning a BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M, and later obtained her broker license in 1988. She has proudly served multiple positions at the South Central Board of Realtors including president from 2011-2013. For the 2017 year, she served as the Board's Secretary. Lisa is a 2011 graduate of the Texas Realtors Leadership Program and was named as the South Central Board of Realtors Realtor of the Year in both 2011 and 2017. Lisa joined Round Top Real Estate in January 1996, and has consistently been a top producer.

Lisa loves helping others and making a positive difference. She has held numerous offices with the Carmine Lions Club, as well as a director of the Round Top Carmine ISD Education Foundation, director of the Round Top Family Library, and member of the Texas Women's League. The importance of family, a strong work ethic and community involvement are traits she and her husband are proud to pass on to their children, Claire and Adam.

I've had my Texas Real Estate license since the early 1980's, selling, listing and "flipping" residential properties in Houston, Tx. Fast forward over 40 years and now I have become a Top Producer selling Farm and Ranch properties as a Realtor with Round Top Real Estate, in Round Top, Texas. After we realized how peaceful the country life can be, we purchased acreage in Washington County, Texas between the small towns of Burton and Round Top. My husband of 41 years, Don Blome (who is also a licensed Tx Realtor) and our three adult children and 5 grandchildren enjoy sharing our stunning sunsets, the dark country skies, various wildlife, roaming the acreage in our CanAm and fishing in our pond. I specialize in 5 counties (Washington, Fayette, Austin, Colorado and Lee County). Each small town and community, are a great place to visit but even a better place to call home. Please let me help you find your special place in the country to call home as well.

Emily Kahanek Shaw has lived in the Round Top and La Grange area her entire life. She is a native of Fayette County; her family roots go back generations. After college Emily married her high school sweetheart, Casey and they have 4 children. As a team, Casey and Emily operate CE Cattle Co. and their investment properties. Emily's knowledge of this area, the land, the history and the people is vast. Her love of people and real estate blend seamlessly together as she works hard for her clients; going above and beyond to help them achieve their real estate goals. She truly loves helping others. Emily specializes in Developments, Farm and Ranch, and Residential real estate. Emily is a member of DAR, Smith-McMillan Chapter. In her free time, she loves skiing, playing tennis, pickleball and golf, working cows and quilting. Associations: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) South Central Board of Realtors (SCBOR) Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS)

Whether looking to buy or sell country property, Linda is your agent. She is passionate about the country lifestyle and in finding the perfect farm or ranch for her clients or achieving the highest sales price for their property.

"Weekenders" in Round Top since 2003 when they first bought property, Linda and her husband decided to abandon their West University roots and become full-time country residents in 2015. She is well versed in the local area working across multiple counties, including Fayette, Austin, and Colorado. Her passion is assisting clients in finding the farm or ranch that is the best fit for their family. Whether her clients are seeking a primary residence or a second home, she is keenly aware of how important it is to find a tranquil and relaxing setting that is indicative of this beautiful area.

Over a period of 30 years, Linda worked in the oil and gas industry. She was an international oil trader for a major oil and gas company focusing on Latin America. She traveled extensively in Central and South America. Dealing with customers on a daily basis, she found that communication was the key to developing successful working relationships. Negotiating was always her strong suit, but also trust and mutual respect with her customers which attributed to her success and long term career.

Linda discovered that negotiating and trading large volumes of oil served as a perfect platform for a career in real estate. As a trader she dealt with multimillion dollar transactions which ties in beautifully to negotiating luxury properties.

This consummate professional goes above and beyond to assist her clients in achieving a seamless transaction from contract to closing. Her extraordinary communication ability woven into strong negotiating skills, organization, problem solving, honesty and high ethics, enables her to achieve a "win-win" result for all parties.

A native Texan, she was born in the Panhandle. After graduating from Texas Tech University, she moved to Houston which had been home until her recent move to her farm in Round Top. She is proud to have called herself a Houstonian and still has strong ties to the city.

Linda is fully immersed in the Round Top Community. She serves on the board of Friends of Winedale as Vice President. This is an organization that supports the Winedale Historical Complex which is a division of The University of Texas Austin's Briscoe Center for American history. She is also a member of the fundraising committee for the Round Top Public Library and First Presbyterian Church of La Grange. She enjoys entertaining friends and family on her farm and when time allows, she enjoys traveling.