Why local pricing knowledge matters

A comparable sale two miles away can be the wrong comp. School zoning, lot size, well or septic condition, and HOA rules all

move price differently street to street in the Hill Country. Chris Anderson has priced and sold homes exclusively in Southwest

Austin and the surrounding Hill Country since 2003, using current active, pending, and sold listings in your specific

neighborhood, not a citywide average.

Who we help

Homeowners ready to downsize. After years in a family-sized home, moving to something smaller or lower-maintenance is its

own kind of transaction. We help you time the sale against your next purchase, decide what's worth repairing versus pricing asis, and manage the move without carrying two mortgages.

Families selling to move for schools. If you're selling to get into a different district, or your current home no longer fits,

timing usually matters as much as price: closing before a school year starts, coordinating with your next purchase, and

marketing to the buyers most likely to want your specific floor plan.

Where we sell

Southwest Austin: established resale neighborhoods, strong demand from buyers targeting Austin ISD and Eanes ISD.

Dripping Springs: a mix of resale and new-construction competition, fast-growing buyer demand.

Driftwood: acreage and custom homes, a smaller buyer pool that needs targeted marketing.

Spicewood: lake-adjacent and Hill Country properties, seasonal demand tied to Lake Travis.

Lakeway: consistent demand from Lake Travis ISD families and move-up buyers.

Bee Cave: strong resale demand near the Hill Country Galleria corridor.

Wimberley: a popular exit point for downsizers, more rural inventory and a different buyer profile than the suburbs.

Selling a home in Southwest Austin and the Hill Country: answered

What is my home worth? It depends on current active, pending, and sold comparables in your specific neighborhood, not a

citywide estimate. We'll build a pricing analysis using real MLS data for your street, not an automated online estimate.

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What does it cost to sell a house in Texas? Listing commission is negotiable and set in your listing agreement, not a fixed

industry rate. We'll walk through exactly what's included and what it costs before you sign anything.

Do I need to make repairs before selling? Usually only the repairs that affect price or inspection outcomes, not a full

renovation. We'll walk the home with you and recommend what's worth doing, what to price as-is, and what buyers in your

specific neighborhood typically expect.

Should I sell before I buy, or buy before I sell? It depends on your equity, financing, and how competitive your next

purchase market is. We coordinate both sides of the transaction so you're not carrying two mortgages or forced into a rushed

move.

How long does it take to sell a home in the Hill Country? It varies by neighborhood, price point, and season, not a single

citywide number. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific area and price range as part of your pricing consultation.

Can you help me downsize out of a home I've lived in for decades? Yes. We help decide what's worth repairing,

coordinate timing with your next home, and can recommend movers and stagers who work well with sellers in this situation.

Why sellers work with Chris

- Licensed Realtor since 2003 (23 years focused on Southwest Austin and the Hill Country)

- Lives in Southwest Austin, in the Austin area for 28+ years

- Twelve Rivers Realty, 700 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701

- Works primarily by referral from past clients

- Real-time listing dashboard so you can track showings and feedback as they happen

Ready to find out what your home is worth? [Get Your Free Home Value Estimate] or [Call (512) 576-8546].