Grover and Charlotte first bought Round Top property in about 1962. We have owned property near Round Top for over 40 years. First as typical Houstonian week-enders, then moving here permanently in 1987. Having experienced the area for some time, the shock of moving from one of the largest cities in Texas to one of the smallest was not extremely difficult.

Grover retired in 1987 after 31 years with IBM, where he enjoyed a successful career on large system computers. He now enjoys helping folks to find that perfect property in the country.

Charlotte was a private Piano Teacher until 1980. During that time she was a member and an officer in Treble Clef and Tuesday Music Club. She entered real estate in 1980.

Round Top Real Estate, formed in 1989, is committed to service in assisting folks in the purchase or sale of real estate. Our relaxed style has allowed us a steady growth and the added rewards of many friendships over the years.

Our goal is to treat our customers as we would like to be treated and in an unhurried, relaxed manner.

After an early career in Houston and Austin working for commercial developers, I decided to live my dream and began listing and selling farm and ranch land and residential properties in Hays and Travis counties. 

 In 1994 I moved to Round Top, married Shakespeare professor Jim Ayres, and we bought a farmhouse, much to the delight of our children and later the 13 grandchildren we acquired along the way.  We love the country life and all that it takes to live in the country.

 Since joining Round Top Real Estate in 1996, I have been a consistent top producer, turning clients into friends as they achieve their dreams of life in the country.  Ours is a unique area with a concentration on cultural events - such as UT's Shakespeare at Winedale and Camp Shakespeare programs and classical music at Festival Institute - as well as the expected agriculture pursuits and charming shops and restaurants, numerous festivals, scores of dedicated philanthropists and good quality of life in general.

 Please let me know how I can help you with your real estate needs.  I am committed to service, honesty and integrity in business and in everyday life.  I hope to see you soon. 

 JoAnn Moss-Ayres

Broker Associate/Realtor

Cell:  979.249.7494

joannayres@gmail.com

My focus, on service to buyers and sellers and to the world at large, includes commitment to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church in LaGrange, UT's Shakespeare at Winedale and Camp Shakespeare programs both founded by husband Jim (see link below), and Lutherans for Lima (see facebook link below). I am also a graduate of Leadership Fayette County.

Camp Shakespeare
Lutherans for Lima

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Jeannette Burger brings a unique business perspective to the real estate market with her twenty five years experience as owner of Southwestern Restoration Inc. and Southwestern Remediation Inc.   Prior to her husband's  death in 2003, they owned the premier restoration and remediation company in Houston, setting the standard for this industry for many years.  With her degree in Business Administration and her customer service background with her companies, she is dedicated to providing the utmost in service to her clients.

Since  moving to the family farm in Round Top in 2005 with her two children, Jeannette has become involved with providing superior service as a Realtor with Round Top Real Estate.  She has immersed herself in the community by fundraising  for and by playing an active  role in supporting the local  organizations and the school district . She is  an officer for  the school district's Parents Club, she  fundraises for  the Round Top Family Library, on the board for  The Round Top Area Historical Society,  and the Round Top Chamber of Commerce and volunteers as a docent  for Festival Hill . She is a member of the Texas Women's League and the DYD (Do Your Duty) club.  She  writes for the Fayette County Record newspaper and the Brenham Banner for  events in  the Round Top area and is generally on top of all local events.  Jeannette  has an enthusiastic appreciation of  the beauty of this area (which can comfort even the most  frazzled of newcomers from the city) and brings an energetic commitment to her clients and her community. Jeannette is dedicated to providing the upmost in service to her clients .

Customers who have worked with Renee in real estate often vocalize that her strongest assets in this business are her dedication to superior customer service, high energy, and tenacity to see that the job gets done right. She honed these traits through years of employment as a Corporate Facilities Manager which allowed her to problem solve for customers all over North and South America. Whether you are listing a property for sale or searching for one, these strengths will be put to work for you.

Renee and her husband Matthew (pastor of a local church) moved to Round Top in 2000. She is active in her church and enjoys working with children. She enjoys the outdoors whether it be walking properties, fishing, hiking,  bird watching or quiet hours with her husband and their two dogs, Carmen, an Australian Shepherd and Taffy, a toy Schnauzer.

Renee holds the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist designation. Check out her website to find more about Renee and her recent sales at  http://www.roundtopland.com/bio.htm or call her at 713.401.8958.

Frank, born in Houston, is no newcomer to the area. Having spent most weekends and summers here since 1962, when his parents purchased their property in Round Top. He has watched Round Top's popularity grow and has been part of its "living legacy."

Frank is very active in Round Top Community life. He was recently elected to a second term as an Alderman on the Round Top Town Council and is a Past President of the Round Top Chamber of Commerce. Frank spends many weekend evenings entertaining as a musician. His band performs regularly in the Round Top area as well as in Austin.

Frank has extensive knowledge in building and maintaining healthy ponds and the best material to use on your roads. He has a wealth of experience in cleaning up your property so it looks well yet still has cover for wildlife. 

Frank's extensive knowledge of Round Top and nearby areas makes him a successful Realtor who serves his client's needs. An avid, very lucky fisherman, Frank can tell you where the fish are while showing you property!

We moved to this area in 2002 from El Paso. That was certainly a change in scenery-the Chihuahuan Desert to the rolling hills of Fayette County-but that's another story. We knew we wanted to move to the country, at least my husband did. I was a city girl and wasn't sure about country living. But I've loved it and every day I thank God that we live in this beautiful area. There is so much to do and one can be as busy and involved as desired. One of my favorite pastimes seems to be sitting on my back porch and watching the wildlife. We routinely see deer, squirrels, armadillos, raccoons, and even a skunk or two. We have blue jays, cardinals, ducks, egrets, and humming birds. Of course, there are also vultures, kestrels, and owls. My husband has seen foxes and we hear coyotes yipping in the late evenings, though I've only seen one or two. Since moving here I've seen fireflies for the first time since I was a kid-and we won't talk about how long ago that was.

We decided on this particular area because of the excellent reputation of the Round Top-Carmine schools. We're raising our granddaughter, who is now at the junior high in Carmine. I've been very pleased with the education system here. I've appreciated the smaller classes and more personal approach that is possible in a smaller setting.

About a year after moving here, I decided a part-time job was in order. Through my volunteering with the RT-C Parents Club, I met one of our other agents and that led to meeting Grover and Charlotte Hillbolt, Broker/Owners of Round Top Real Estate, who were looking for a part-time office administrator. I had the skills and they hired me. Through that I learned a lot about the real estate business and, with the encouragement of Grover and Charlotte, I got my real estate agent's license. It's been a great experience.

I have experience as a buyer's agent and as a listing agent. I love meeting folks and helping them find just the right property for them. Or if they are looking to sell, I can help them by providing a Comparative Market Analysis of their property and determining the best marketing strategy for the listing.

Give me a call and let's talk over your needs and desires for country property!

 While earning my BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M, I became a real estate agent and obtained my broker's license in 1986. I have been with Round Top Real Estate for the past 15 years and have consistently been a top producer. I am currently serving as President of the South Central Board of Realtors.

 Outside of my family, community involvement is a high priority for me. My service to the community consists of the following:

o       President of South Central Board of Realtors   

Carole joined Round Top Real Estate in 2003. She and her husband, Dave, lived in Houston for 30 years before returning to Round Top in 1988.

Carole made history in 2002 becoming the first woman mayor of Round Top, succeeding her husband and Father-in-Law. Their years of service to Round Top, in all, were 47 years.

Carole has been very active in the community, serving on the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Council for two terms, DYD Club, Round Top Historical Society, Round Top Library Board, Round Top-Carmine School Advisory Board, and the Fayette County Fair Association. Carole loves meeting people and showing them all that Round Top and the surrounding area has to offer.

After living in the Texas Panhandle for a number of years, Mary and her husband, Gerald, moved to the Warda area in Fayette County, in 1982.

Mary's background in accounting was a good lead-in to getting a real estate license in 1983 and buying into a franchise real estate company with partner, Basil Schiavone. After selling that real estate company in 1991, Mary spent a short time working for the La Grange Chamber of Commerce before coming to work with us in Round Top in early 1993. Her familiarity with Fayette, Lee, and the surrounding counties and her love for helping people make real estate sales a natural for Mary.

Lila Garlin

lilargarlin@gmail.com

After leaving a 40 year career in banking in Houston,Lila joined Round Top Real Estate in late 2011 and she's excited about the opportunity to provide you exceptional real estate services.

Lila is a native Houstonian and is a graduate of the University of Houston.  She has strong lifelong ties tothe Round Top area and loves and appreciates all Round Top has to offer.  Her parents, grandparents and great-grandparentswere bornand lived in northern Fayette County.  Lila now owns a part of her grandparent's farm at Round Top, and many will remember her great aunt Annie Schatte, popular owner of Schatte Real Estate, the first real estate agency in Round Top.

Lila's husband Barton was born in Burton and grew up in the La Bahia community.  They have one son, Phillip Brau Garlin, a graduate of the University of Kansas, who lives and works in Houston.  Since Barton's retirement  from Chevron Corporation, they have  ranched on the family properties.The La Bahia property has been continuously owned by the family and kept in agricultural operation since the early 1870's, gaining it recognition as a State of Texas Family Land Heritage property.

Lila enjoys her association with several local organizations- The Sons of Hermann Round Top Lodge #151, The Round Top DYD Club, The Carmine Lions Club, The Republican Women of Fayette County, The La Bahia Turn Verein, The Navidad Valley  CattleWomen  and The Carmine Chamber of Commerce.  She attends Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top.

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