Under Contract in Travis Heights: A Legacy Lot Finding Its Future

TL;DR
 Under contract in Travis Heights after months of probate. Legacy honored. Future embraced. And, relationships key.

The Legacy Meets The Future

After months of probate, we’re thrilled to share that 1123 Reagan Terrace is under contract. A rare double-wide Travis Heights property where Uncle Mike’s Heritage Oaks meet someone’s future dream home.

Where Old Austin Soul Meets New Dreams

Travis Heights, 78704 - this isn’t just a neighborhood, it’s a coveted canvas. And this lot? Almost 10,000 square feet of opportunity, framed by trees that cannot be replaced. A canopy of shade during Austin's hot summer days that roll through October.

The Power Of Off-Market Strategy

I reached out to top agents with builder clients in Austin. Why? Builders love "off-market deals". But with US tariffs, higher building costs, and the lot requiring a top-notch experienced builder for multiple reasons, many builders would not or could not build. So, the margins were not there for this particular property. Then we pivoted.

From Flex Listings To Under Contract

Using the new Austin Board of Realtors Flex Listings feature (a limited data option for off-market or coming soon properties that most agents do not realize is now available) and then the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and social media, we built momentum.

Multiple offers came in. Wholesalers tried to "steal it". An agent and builder told me they had purchased a lot on the same street for a hundred thousand less to rationalize their current offer price. When asked if it was purchased off-market, because I could not find it in 10 years of sales history, they were kind enough to tell me, "It was a while ago." Please do not join my brokerage. We have integrity.

And, then a few others that were neck and neck. Now we are under contract with a few Agents waiting in the wings.

Relationships Drive Real Estate

Agent relationships are key. Some focus solely on builders while others work with people looking to build their dream home or find a resale home. So, giving them clear access to property and information was vital. With my team having strong communication flow, we made sure everyone had what they needed, including a new valid survey with tree zones, city setbacks, and key information about the 1942 house itself. I did not sugar coat it. This property needed a particular buyer with working knowledge of the current market and a clear vision of their future dreams.

Honoring The Past, Embracing The Future

This was not about selling a lot. It was about honoring a life well-lived and a property passed on to loved ones as a family inheritance that took decades in the making. It is about helping a family who loved and were loved. Listing this property was about that bond and ensuring that this family sold for top dollar throughout the transaction while clearly inviting others to write their next chapter in Travis Heights while knowing having hurdles to navigate.

If You Are Navigating Probate

If you are navigating probate and wondering how to honor your loved one’s legacy while maximizing your property’s potential, I am here to help. Selling property is never about four walls. And every sale, and I mean every sale, is personal.