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Service Areas
- Austin, TX
- Buda, TX
- Canyon Lake, TX
- Cedar Park, TX
- Driftwood, TX
- Dripping Springs, TX
- Fentress, TX
- Fischer, TX
- Georgetown, TX
- Johnson City, TX
- Kyle, TX
- Leander, TX
- Liberty Hill, TX
- Lockhart, TX
- Martindale, TX
- Maxwell, TX
- New Braunfels, TX
- Round Rock, TX
- San Marcos, TX
- Spicewood, TX
- Staples, TX
- Wimberley, TX
About Kelly Thate
The Thate Team collectively has served Austin Texas for over 50 years in the real estate industry. The team is consistently ranked among Top Performing Teams based on production. Consistently ranked in the top five percent in the nation based on listings taken and closed production. We are blessed with 5 children and 6 grandchildren and thoroughly enjoy living in Steiner Ranch. We love spending time with our family and friends on the lake, trails, and around Austin. They are actively involved with their church Hill Country Bible Church in Steiner Ranch, and around the communities in this area. David and Kelly take a different approach to real estate, one that is built on personal touches, with their client's dreams and goals in mind. Utilizing the latest technology, market tools, research tools, and business strategies they are prepared to handle business. More importantly, they listen to their client's needs and wants. Rather than buying or selling the Thate Team take care of their clients to their fullest potential.
Other languages
English
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Texas - # 0423003
Designation
General Accredited Appraiser
Graduate, Realtor Institute Designation
PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor)
RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert)
CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist)
GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Top Producer
Seller Representative Specialist
Licensed Realtor
Certified Negotiation Expert
ePro
REALTOR
Education
Real Estate Agent Licence and Business School
Specialties
- Buyers
- Sellers
- Rentals
- Residential Property
David sells ranches and dirt for the development of communities. While Kelly is working with residential sellers and buyers alike. We love all of our clients. No matter what it is you may need we can help you including, Second Homes, Short Term Rentals, or the management of them. We are here for you!
Awards
2024
TOP AGENT
San Marcos, TX
2024
TOP AGENT
Cedar Park, TX
2024
TOP AGENT
New Braunfels, TX
Sponsorship of Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking, Community First, and Jail to Job Ministery, Top 5% in the Nation, Top Producer, Tops Sales Team, Community Support, Community Service, Non-Profit Sponsorship,
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
I love it when a buyer tells me they want a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, that's it. I often will say is the house or the location more important? I will direct them to choose a location over the house every time. We can modify the house we can not modify the location.
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Prepare your home for the pickiest of buyers. If you remotely think you need to paint, then you definitely need to paint, same with floors, or updating or landscaping. I have a very fluent list of items we work through, why don't we start there? Because if you want to sell your home for top dollar then we will work together to prepare your home for the market.
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
I have worked with thousands of clients in my 33 years of Real Estate. I love all my clients, my largest sell ever was 28M, and my smallest sell ever was 4300. Here is the deal every client is a Multi-Million Dollar client regardless of what they paid or sold their homes for. Here is why, If I can provide the service both of these clients need they will send me all their friends and family, co-workers, and neighbors. These two examples are both true. The 28 Millon dollar Client is a client for life as is the 4300. seller a client for life. I have received multiple referrals from both families. The moral of the story is I will work with anyone who will work with me!!!
4) Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
One of my favorite client stories is when I meet a man at one of my open houses in 1995 over off Chester in East Austin. He his wife and two little girls at the time all came in. They were so very happy, so joyful. They absolutely loved the home and wanted to make an offer. We spoke to a lender but he could not qualify. Turns out this family was living out of their van. He was showing up at the nearby park and going to work every day. I was so determined to get this family in this house. So, I spoke with the listing agent and asked if the seller would carry the mortgage for 8 months. That would give my guy time to save up some money and have the additional work history he needed to qualify. After going back and forth, the seller agreed to let them do a lease-to-purchase agreement, and the family moved in. We continued to try to find lenders that could help, and finally, after about 4 months we were able to close on the house. That sales price was 69K and this family and I have stayed in touch over the years. We actually sold that house for him several years ago and he moved back South. That sweet family turns that 69K house into over 3.2 Million dollars in business to me over the years. I have watched all three of their kids grow up and have babies and I feel blessed to have been chosen to serve them.
5) How did you get started in Real Estate?
I bought my first house when I was 18. I loved the whole process and loved the idea of owning my own business. After a few years, I sold that home and bought another home in Lago Vista, Texas. The agent that helped me was amazing and walked me in detail through the whole process of both sides of the transaction. Now, I was sold! Judy directed me to The Austin Institute of Real Estate where I completed my education. Then off to take the big test which most people have to take multiple times-so I heard over and over. I was a nervous wreck because of all the chat about no one ever passes' this board test the first time. I failed it and had to retake it not once but twice. The negative talk is paralyzing. Note: Don't listen to Negative people. I passed it with a 97 on the Third try! Guess it is true "The third time is a charm'!
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
I am a Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, General Accredited Appraiser, Designated Buyers Specialist, Second Home/ Investor Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Pricing Strategy Advisor, Accredited Buyers Representative, and Accredited Real Estate Marketing Specialist.
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