Round Top Real Estate Agents

Jack brings a wealth of knowledge in wildlife, native plants, and country property experience. His professional life has been spent in sales, most of that time working with rural clients in central and south Texas. Building strong, lasting relationships has been the key to his success over the past 30+years.

Jack grew up spending time with family on his parent's ranch in the Texas hill country where he learned to love the land from his father. He also spent many years working with his father in law on the family farm near Hockley.

While at Texas A&M University, Jack studied Wildlife Fisheries Science, Forestry, Biology and earned bachelors degree in Animal Science. This knowledge along with a lifelong love of hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors, has giving him a broad knowledge base and insight into farm and ranch property.

He and his wife Laurie moved recently to their property in Fayette County near Fayetteville, Tx. They have two grown kids with wonderful spouses, three grandchildren and lots of family. They are leaders in their church, Grace Bible Church and involved in many charitable organizations including Camp For All in Washington County.
In his spare time, Jack enjoys camping, gardening, long walks with his dog Charlie, hunting, travelling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Bryan Roberts chose a career in real estate for the people. Sociable, fun and 'as honest as the day is long,' he uses his common sense to help his clients through a smooth transaction. A Dallas-born native Texan, Bryan has lived on acreage in LaGrange since 1993. He is well-versed in all real estate markets from farm & ranch properties to new home construction to commercial interests. Bryan is a member of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI®). In addition to working as a loan officer, Bryan is an experienced real estate investor and has been buying and selling real estate for over a decade. A good listener, Bryan finds common ground with his clients and works hard to build a relationship. He works closely with buyers and sellers, outlining what they can expect from the process and helping them meet their goals. Married and the proud father of his young son, Bryan spends his free time outdoors. He enjoys golf, wildlife management, hunting, motorcycling. He is a member of the La Grange Lions Club, the Board of Adjustments, the Chamber Advisory Council and belongs to the country club. • Member Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR®) • Member National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®)

Peg Richardson & Betty Melton are Your Home Team. They specialize in Farm and Ranch, Country Properties, and Property & Home Staging in five counties (Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lee & Washington). They share a mutual respect and a common professional philosophy - that 'knowledge is power' to be shared with their buyers and sellers. "We love, live and sell the Country. We pride ourselves in providing our clients 2 times the experience, 2 times the expertise and 2 times the service that they would get with any single agent. Don't Make A Move Without US!" Contact us for a free market analysis of your property or a free overview of our Country Communities.

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.

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.

Fellow Realtors who have known and worked with Dovie Morgan since she joined the Houston residential real estate scene in 1980 praise her “leadership skills” and “positive attitude.” “She’s the ultimate motivator; personable, always professional and a true leader.”

Born and raised in Dallas, Dovie moved to Houston after attending Texas Tech University and graduating from North Texas University with a degree in education. After several years of teaching, Dovie looked for something else and chose residential real estate, earning her license in 1980. Beginning her practice in relocation sales, Dovie quickly discovered that the business required efficiency and long hours. Undaunted, she soon compounded sale upon sale to become a top producer. Over the years, Dovie has been a successful agent, sales manager and broker-owner.

Dovie wasn’t only selling and managing over the years; she was developing her unique and highly successful management style while giving back to the profession she quickly admits “has been very good” to her. Dovie was elected chairman of the board for the Houston Association of Realtors in 2003, and has served as a director for both the National Association of Realtors and the Texas Association of Realtors. She has also served as a member of the TAR executive board. Her most cherished award was received in 2005 when she was named Realtor of the Year by the Houston Association of Realtors. After many years of contributing her time and efforts to various committees and functions for HAR, TAR and NAR, Dovie received the Omega Tau Rho Award for outstanding volunteer service in 2004 from TAR. She presently serves on the HAR Board of Directors and the MLS Committee.

In 2012, Dovie joined Greenwood King Properties as a Sales Manager for the the Voss office. Her primary responsibilities are new agent recruitment and on-going professional agent training and certification classes to help agents take their business to the next level. Dovie encourages agents to “work smart each and every day and success will follow,” and she takes great pride in seeing agents prosper at Greenwood King Properties.

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Professional Memberships:

• Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)
• Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
• Houston Assocation of Realtors
• Texas Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

A lifelong equestrian, Ashley is a lover of all things that come with life in the country! Since her move to Fayette County in 2002, she's accumulated 4 horses, 5 dogs and too many crossbred cows, chickens and Guinea to count! Her affectionate Jack Russell terriers bring her happiness, as do the opportunities she has to compete, in equestrian sports. Ashley understands the meaning of commitment and dedication, exemplified not only in the two riding styles she has mastered (both English and Western), but equally in the level of service she gives to each client. Ashley believes finding Round Top Real Estate was all part of God's plan which is why ethics and honesty are, in her words, "a necessary component of every day." Working with Round Top Real Estate, she provides the best services possible for her clients, with emphasis on keeping them informed along every step of the process. A thorough knowledge of the local area adds to her expertise. For Ashley, working in real estate is most gratifying, knowing you've made a difference in someone's life; you've played a part in someone's search for that perfect place in the country.