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About Theresa Bastian
My Story I use my expertise to advocate powerfully for my community and for my clients' interests. I was about to board a plane at Chicago O'Hare International Airport when my phone rang. Once I answered, it felt like the rug had been pulled out from beneath me. My grandmother had had a stroke and was hospitalized, unable to speak. I've been close to my grandma since I was young; I was even her next door neighbor at the time. I couldn't imagine anyone else handling her care or leaving it up to strangers, so I took a leave of absence from the high school where I taught. The days were quiet without conversation, and grandmas aren't as portable as infants, so we stayed home most days. But what I didn't know was that this was the beginning of a domino effect. Not long after I stayed home with grandma, I started helping my then husband with his real estate business. From there I went on to join a startup home valuation company and take real estate into the 21st century, making it more accessible and training others to do the same. After a couple years I had my son and continued to juggle him, real estate, my grandma, and for one more year teaching. When I left teaching to pursue real estate full time, grandma and two kids in tow, I knew that even though that job title was over, education itself would never leave me. I went on to open a real estate school and create a curriculum, training a new generation of REALTORS(R). At the same time, I continued to take on more and more roles in my community from the school to state-wide organizations such as the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. In 2019, I led the local campaign to help pass a $1 billion school levy that would fund our local schools in ways that would impact the students for decades after. I ran a social media campaign, brought together school PTA presidents past and present, created a website, designed and sent out mailers, and even set up a schedule to wave signs during school pickup and drop off. Getting that levy passed was something that I know will impact other children throughout Austin as schools that were badly in need of renovation and updates are rebuilt. I still remember the wave of relief that washed over me knowing that we'd made a difference. I've never been one to mince words--I'm an action taker. I believe in my community and I back it up with the time and effort I put in. When I got that call all those years ago, my life took another path, and I chose a way that I didn't expect. That way led me to have a wonderful five years with my grandma, getting to introduce and share her with my son and daughter, and the career I have today as a licensed real estate broker. What I didn't realize until years later was that sometimes the smallest moments can have the biggest impact on a life. I love being a REALTOR(R) and seeing the impact I can have on my clients' lives and on the community. I am also the mother of two - Lukas, who is serving our country as a United States Marine, and Sophia, who is a high school senior. In my free time, you will find me paddle boarding on Lake Austin or boating on Lake Travis. I have dedicated the last 20 years of my life to training other Realtors, and that's given me the ability to notice the details below the surface: school districts, zoning, neighborhood, transit patterns, economic trends. I have the experience to see how these fit together to potentially impact your home purchase or sale. My extensive service in our community allows me to have first-hand knowledge of the neighborhoods, school districts, and locations that will best suit your needs. And because every person is different, I promise to tailor an experience to fit your needs exactly. I am not just here to conduct a transaction; I am here to build a stronger community - one homeowner at a time. With gratitude, Theresa Bastian Broker-Owner, Let's Move Austin
Community Involvement
Secretary/treasurer, Travis County Appraisal District, Board of Directors, Chair of the Legislative Management Team for the Austin Board of Realtors, PTSA President, Bowie High School
Hobbies/Interest
stand up paddleboarding, reading
Family
Two kids - a high school senior and a United States Marine
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Texas - # 618147
Designation
e-Pro, IMSD, RENE
Education
Master's Degree
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Austin, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Kyle, Buda, Westlake, Bee Cave, Elgin, Manor, Round Rock, Cedar Park
Awards
2024
TOP AGENT
Kyle, TX
Other Awards
Platinum Top 50 Realtors of Austin - Finalist
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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