Realtor Profile

Helping families make memories is key for this top Lake LBJ Realtor

Lake LBJ Realtor Tammie Bennett.

Photo courtesy of Kuper Sotheby's International Realty

Anyone looking for a lake house in Texas should have one name at the top of their list: Tammie Bennett.

The established and trusted real estate advisor specializes in resort, second home, and waterfront properties in communities surrounding Lake LBJ, Horseshoe Bay, Sunrise Beach, Kingsland, Burnet, and Granite Shoals. Bennett also specializes in Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake, Lake Buchanan, and the Lake Travis areas of the Texas Hill Country.

Consistently a top producer, Bennett ranks as one of the top five agents in sales volume company-wide for Kuper Sotheby's International Realty, and is the No. 1 agent in both sales volume and luxury real estate for the Highland Lakes Association of Realtors for 2017.

She has earned such designations as Accredited Luxury Home Specialist, Resort and Second Home Specialist, and Certified Negotiation Expert, and is a graduate of the Texas Association of Realtors Leadership Program. And to top it all off, she was honored as one of the top 25 luxury agents by the San Antonio Business Journal.

We chatted with Bennett to find out more about her work and what drives her.

CultureMap: What inspires you to do what you do?

Tammie Bennett: I have never had more fun in my life than selling real estate on Lake LBJ. I love spending my time marketing or showing beautiful lake houses, most of which are second homes: homes that are established to be a fun, relaxing retreat for a family, a place for them to make memories that last a lifetime.

CM: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to people looking for their dream home?

TB: Call me!

CM: And advice to those who are selling?

TB: Call me! I would say to both buyers and sellers: Be sure to use a good local Realtor, one who knows the area, specializes in that type of property, and provides quality marketing. Don’t be afraid to ask them questions about their experience. This is the best way to protect your investment and to ensure you get the best deal in the long run.

CM: What do you consider your "special skill"?

TB: Knowing all the ins and outs of Lake LBJ and all the special places and hidden gems that exist on this fantastic lake.

CM: Finish the sentence: "It's a good day when..."

TB: You spend it on Lake LBJ!

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See Tammie Bennett's latest listings here, or contact her at 830-265-0550 or tammie.bennett@sothebysrealty.com.

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TASTING NOTES

New Hill Country wine school teaches Texans how to become aficionados

William Chris Wine Co.

Photo courtesy of William Chris Wine Co.

William Chris Wine Co. is the first Texas winery to provide these educational courses to industry peers and enthusiasts.

Texan wine enthusiasts and beginners wanting to test their skills or develop them further can now do so at a new Hill Country wine school led by an award-winning winery out in Hye, Texas.

William Chris Wine Co. (WCWC) has opened their William Chris Wine School with Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) classes and a one-of-a-kind ambassador certification course beginning in April. The school is offering these courses not only to educate fellow Texans about the intricacies of wine, but also to provide inspirational experiences that help ignite their passion for it.

“WSET courses are designed to inspire and empower anyone looking to develop their wine knowledge—regardless of prior experience, and from enthusiasts to professionals,” said Director of Education Kelsey Kramer in a press release. “So, we encourage anyone to sign up for our WSET courses no matter their current level of wine knowledge.”

WCWC is the first Texas winery to provide these educational courses to industry peers and enthusiasts. They’ll offer two WSET level tracks with multiple classes; their beginner-level WSET Level 1 classes are open for registration for April 15 and May 15. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines courses are for more experienced aficionados, and are centered around trying new wines from all over the world while also educating on wine theory, grape-growing techniques, and more. The level two classes are scheduled for May, June, and July.

Kramer added that over half of the William Chris team have successfully passed the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines courses.

“Our ultimate goal, as always, is to increase the standard of knowledge for those in the Texas wine industry,” she said. “Anyone who participates in a course with us supports this goal and the future success of the industry as a whole.”

Though Texas wine is not included in the WSET curriculum, the wine school has their own solution for that. They are offering an exclusive Texas Wine Ambassador Certification program that focuses solely on wine-making and grape-growing in our own state. Their first certification class is scheduled for April 22.

More information about the William Chris Wine School and its classes can be found on their website.

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