Linda Welsh, CAI, AARE, ABR, BAS, CES, GPPA, GRI, LHMS, SRES is a licensed REALTOR® in the State of Texas as well as a licensed Auctioneer in the State of Texas (TX Auc Lic # 15205). She is a graduate of the Texas Auction Academy. Linda's Real Estate career started with selling residential real estate for Ebby Halliday in Dallas, Texas and in the mortgage banking business in New York State.
Linda is a mother of three and is an involved member of many social and community volunteer organizations as both a leader and volunteer. She grew up in Boston, MA and Rochester, NY, and has lived in Kansas City, New York, Connecticut, and Texas and now resides permanently in Austin, Texas. Linda is a member of the prestigious CAI (Certified Auctioneers Institute), an AARE (Accredited Auctioneer in Real Estate), ABR (Accredited Buyers Rep), a LHMS (Luxury Home Marketing Specialist) an SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist and a GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) as well as a CES (Certified Estate Specialist. Approximately 7 percent of all Auctioneers are women and 5% of active Auctioneers hold the designation of CAI. AARE designees are expert in the marketing of residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial properties; they study residential and commercial financial calculations, typical investment decisions and basic investment calculations and how to conduct multi-parcel auctions involving residential, commercial, industrial property and raw acreage. Combining her expertise and talents in both the Real Estate industry and the Auction industry provide her clients with innovative, timely and tailor-made solutions to their Real Estate and Auction needs. Linda is also an active speaker, fundraiser and consultant in the Real Estate and Auction community giving classes and seminars to interested attorneys, estate specialists, Real Estate professionals and fundraising professionals.
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Leo Welsh, MBA, GRI, SRES, LHMS, E-Pro is a licensed Broker in the State of Texas and has earned the CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation) and e-PRO designations to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered through the National Association of REALTORS.® e-PRO is an education program designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home. He is also a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and a GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute).
Leo is an experienced sales, marketing and financial executive, having worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Xerox and Sprint and other telecommunications service providers for most of his career. He moved to Austin, Texas in 1998 to assume the position of President of the Wholesale Division of IXC Communications (now Level (3) ). He's a veteran of 5 corporate relocation moves in a period of twelve years. He grew up in Jamestown, NY where he became an Eagle Scout, learned to shovel snow and root for the Buffalo Bills. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and has an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College. He is a part-time lecturer in Accounting at the McCombs School at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Susan Swensen MA, GRI, RCC, CNHS , Probate liquidation specialist. Susan Swensen’s experience as a corporate executive in both marketing and account management in high tech companies is combined with real estate experience from the investing side. Susan first started working with estate properties over twenty years ago in San Jose, CA. She has renovated numerous homes and thoroughly understands the unique challenges that often accompany estate properties. Susan is a licensed Realtor in the State of Texas. In addition to being a member of the Graduate Real Estate Institute, (GRI), she is also Residential Construction Certified (RCC) and is a Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS). She has an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Susan’s corporate and real estate experience give her a unique insight for developing successful, tailored solutions for her clients.
Barbara Lenhardt is a full time licensed Realtor® licensed in Texas. Barbara’s experience, hard work and dedication, have helped her to realize that dreams really can come true. With Barbara’s many years of experience in marketing and customer service, she is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to each individual client.
Barbara is keenly aware that purchasing a home is probably the largest and most important purchase that anyone will ever make. With firsthand experience in relocation, Barbara has come to love all that Austin and the surrounding hill country has to offer and is eager to share her love for Central Texas. With her knowledge of the Austin real estate market she helps her clients achieve their goals in selling with a team approach to target marketing and or in finding the perfect home for her buyers. Whether you are considering a purchase of your primary residence, a second home or for investment purposes, she will use her uncompromising work ethics and integrity to ensure that you have the most rewarding experience. It is Barbara’s goal to give you the attention and the highest level of service you deserve.
Please contact Barbara with your questions or to find your perfect home.
Trey Ripple - Trey has lived and worked in Austin since 1993 and knows every part of the city. He has more than 17 years of home sales experience. Trey has earned several highly accredited certifications including CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) which is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. Trey’s top priority is to always meet the needs of his clients, whether they are first time home buyers or seasoned investors. He has extensive experience with resale homes, foreclosures, new construction, and investment properties in and around the Austin area. Trey works with both buyers and sellers and has based a large part of his business on referrals from past clients satisfied with his services. He is a member of both the Austin Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Trey enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, camping, grilling and his boxer, Tori.