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Realtors since 2003, Kathryn and Tom Williamson formed The Lake Travis Home Team at Keller Williams Realty in 2008. Their goal was simple and straightforward…to find better ways to meet their clients’ critical needs in a very volatile marketplace.

“Today’s uncertain Real Estate environment is filled with apprehensive sellers, demanding buyers, nervous lenders, and a myriad of constantly changing rules and regulations”, Kathryn said. “Tom and I decided early on that the only way to protect our clients and address their needs was to meet the challenges of the marketplace head on. That meant taking a proactive approach to every aspect of our business, perfecting our skills, staying knowledgeable, and passing that knowledge on to our clients so they are able to make wise decisions and enjoy smooth real estate transactions with no surprises.”

Tom put it more succinctly. “The Devil is in the details”, he said  “and we pride ourselves on our relentless attention to detail. Our goal is to leave nothing to chance. It’s not necessarily the easiest way to do business, but it’s certainly the best.”

The Williamsons moved to Austin in 1995 and to Lakeway in 2000. They think of themselves as “Naturalized Texans” and say they’re enthusiastic ambassadors for Texas in general and Austin and Lakeway in particular. “We were very lucky; we could have lived anywhere in the world. We were also smart; we chose to be here. It’s a choice we’ve never regretted for a moment.” Tom says.

Tom spent over 30 years as an executive with Harcourt Brace Publishers. His assignments took them from New York to Cleveland, to San Antonio, and finally to Orlando, before their return to Texas. In all, they moved nine times and purchased and sold seven homes. It was only logical they would ultimately gravitate to careers in Real Estate. “We’ve had some excellent Real Estate transactions over the years and we’ve had some truly horrendous ones.” Kathryn said. Tom added that “We became quite experienced and knowledgeable, but relied on our Realtors to help us navigate different markets in different states. Some did a wonderful job, but we had a few who made things more difficult than they needed to be.” The Williamsons resolved to be the kind of realtors they would want to work with. “That’s the question we constantly ask ourselves”, they say. “That’s our reality check”.

Tom and Kathryn love what they do and their clients love their proactive, client focused approach, which has firmly placed them in the top ranks of Real Estate Professionals in the Lake Travis area. They currently live in The Village of The Hills, near Lakeway and Lake Travis. Their son, also Tom, is a successful graphic designer and lives in nearby South Austin.

Thomas A. WilliamsonRealtor® Lake Travis Home Team/Keller Williams Realty

EXPERIENCE:

· 2003 - Present                               Keller Williams Lake Travis, Realtor®

· 1993 – 2005                                  The Learning Initiative, President and CEO

· 1998 - 2005                                   Focused Learning, Ltd. President and CEO

· 1989 - 1993                                   Harcourt Brace School Publishers, President and CEO

· 1989 - 1995                                   Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Vice President

· 1986 - 1995                                   Harcourt Brace and Company, Senior Vice President

· 1982 - 1989                                   The Psychological Corporation, President and CEO

· 1977 - 1982                                   Academic Press Group, Executive Vice President

· 1962 - 1977                                   Harcourt Brace College Publishers

 MEMBERSHIPS AND BOARDS: 

· Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) 2010-Present

· The Austin Project, Board of Directors 1999 – 2008; Advisory Board 2009 – Present 

· SCORE Volunteer, Chair, Austin Chapter, 2003 – 2004

· Lesson Lab, Board of Directors, 2001 – 2003

· University of Texas at Austin College of Education Advisory Council,  1995 – 1998

· University of Texas at Austin Psychology Department Visiting Committee, Co-Chair 1986 - 1989 and 1995 – 1998

· Quality Education for Minorities Network, Board of Directors, 1993 – 1996

· San Antonio Literacy Commission, Chairman – Board of Directors, 1987 – 1988

· Texas Literacy Task Force, 1986 – 1987

· The Hills Country Club, Harvard Club of NYC, Town and Gown, Lakeway Chamber of Commerce