The following table gives a snapshot of home sales over the past 6 months in the southwest Austin Texas subdivision Sendera.
Source: Austin Board of Realtors MLS. Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.
For more information on neighborhoods and homes for sale in Austin, visit HeartofAustinHomes.com. I would love to assist you with the purchase or sale of a home in Sendera. Give me a call at 512.913.1557.
Jim Gilbert, Sky Realty/Heart of Austin Homes.
Licensed to sell real estate in the State of Texas.
I own a piece of real estate in S/SW Austin (Sendera subdivision), and try to focus my attention and work on this area. In updating and adding pages on S/SW Austin subdivisions to my HeartofAustinHomes website, I look at sales and other data for the individual neighborhoods (Circle C, Legend Oaks, Sweetwater Glen, Shady Hollow, to name a few). Here's what is happening: (1) Average sales prices in these subdivisions through most of this year are almost equal to what they were in 2007. (2) Homes sales have definitely slowed down in S/SW Austin. The average selling price is in contrast that to what we hear in the national news about other areas of our country. Of course, things may change in these days of uncertainty and ups and downs.
Jim Gilbert
On May 8, at its regular meeting, the Austin, Texas City Council approved a resolution that, if approved, will require ALL new single-family homes and duplexes to comply with the City's "Visitability" (not visibility) standards. What does this mean? All new homes bilt within the City's jurisdiction would have to provide access and other features for disabled individuals. For example, wider doors and entry ways on the first floor, wheelchair ramps, and limited height for thermostats, switches and receptacles. The rules currently in place apply only to homes built with public funds. An ordinance is being prepared by the City's law department for public hearings and possible adoption in June.
Builders are concerned about an arbitrary increase in housing construction costs. Others are concerned about (1) making an ordinance apply to all new homes when only a small percentage of homes would be needed to meet the demand, and (2) making housing in Austin less affordable than it is now..
The disabled need to be able to find properties that meet their needs. I did some research for a prospective disabled client last year and could find almost nothing in the MLS that would work. That said, it seems to me that the Council is going beyond where it prudently should go.
Jim Gilbert, Sky Realty of Austin
Austin Real Estate agent specializing in S/SW Austin homes. I have represented clients all over the Austin area. "Experience and Heart...working together in Austin Real Estate for You!"
I am Jim Gilbert, a Realtor with Sky Realty in Austin. Claire, my partner and assistant in our Heart of Austin Homes real estate business, and I have been happily married for almost 40 years. We have lived in Austin for almost six years, and find the Austin area to be a great place to live, to work and to own a home. 
We have three daughters, five grandsons and three sons-in-law! (How the balance in our family has changed through the years!) Claire and I are now applying the fruit of our life partnership and our work experiences to meeting the needs of our real estate clients.
To real estate, I bring some valuable experience from two other careers. In my dozen years as a chemical engineer and manager, my strength was in solving problems and taking care of the details of projects. From my over twenty years as a pastor, I bring a servant's heart and a genuine love for people. The principles of God's Word guide me in my relationships and work with my clients. I major on communication with my clients, educating them so they can make informed decisions, and helping them through the many steps of the process of buying or selling homes.
Our Heart of Austin Homes motto, "Experience and Heart ... working together in Austin Real Estate for You!" expresses who we are and how we serve our clients. Our business aim is "to help our clients to achieve their real estate goals with service that is excellent."
Claire and I would love to have the opportunity to serve you and your family.
-- Jim and Claire Gilbert
"Serve one another in love."
Galatians 5:13
I specialize in residential properties in South/Southwest Austin, but I have worked with clients in many parts of Austin and the surrounding area. Also, I specialize in listings and first-time buyers.
If you want a Realtor® who will work closely with you and who will communicate well with you, please give me a call.
Recommendations from Clients
Darrell & Sandra Byrer (Buyer, Elgin): From day one, Jim Gilbert was personable, professional, andaccessible. At the time that we met Jim we lived in San Antonio, TX. We were in the middle of trying to sell our house. Patiently, over several months, he helped assist us in finding our new home in Elgin, TX. With the use of educational materials on the Internet and his website, he was able to teach us a lot about the selling and buying side of real estate. Because of his honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness, we truly feel that he gave us service from the heart. ... he helped us achieve our goals. We would highly recommend using Jim and Claire for any of your real estate needs.
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Lonny Davis (Investor, Killeen): I am writing this letter to commend agent Jim Gilbert and assistant Claire. I live in California and have traveled to Austin to look at properties. Jim showed me every detail of that wonderful city (even on his wife's b-day!). My plans to relocate there did not go through as planned. Two years later, Jim worked for me and found an investment property. Since I was out here and unable to conduct business in person, Jim did so much extra for me, above and beyond his job duties as an agent. I would recommend Jim 100% as an agent. Thanks Jim, you did a wonderful job!
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Mike Weaver (Seller, Austin; Buyer, Cedar Park): I would like to take this opportunity to offer a formal recommendation for Jim Gilbert. Jim demonstrated an incredible initiative and a very strong dedication towards his work. He developed an impressive portfolio of the property, listing it both in hard copy as well as on the internet. After only one day on the market, an offer was made for more than the asking price. His efforts produced high quality results in a very short period of time. Jim has outstanding organizational skills and a true dedication to his clients. He was able to successfully complete the sale of my existing home, and coordinate the purchase of my new home with very favorable results. Jim worked hard to build an authentic relationship with me and his efforts created a very pleasant experience. I believe Jim exhibits many of the qualities that are essential to a dedicated realtor. For these reasons, I highly recommend Jim Gilbert for your real estate needs. ... If you have any questions regarding Jim or this recommendation, please feel free to contact me.
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Tommy Brooks (Investor, CA): Wow, we did it! Elia and I have finally closed escrow on both of our investment properties in Killeen, Texas. They are now fully rented and we owe it all to you. ... I want to thank you for your patience, diligence, determination, and most of all, faith. I truly believe that if we had a different agent he or she would have given up months ago. ... The moral support, and the integrity that you exhibited has renewed my belief that there are honest, hard working real estate agents still out there with scruples and willing to go "The Distance" for the client! ... I will continue to recommend you to all my friends ... because you are a man a person can trust. Thanks, Jim!
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Phillip Rieger (Buyer, Blanco): Jim has proven himself head and shoulders above the average realtor - the kinds I have dealt with on many other house purchases. In short, he doesn't just "sell" a house - he does many things that ordinary realtors do not bother with. ... Most realtors show houses, and once a buyer has chosen one to purchase, they seem to think that their job is done. For Jim, however, he acts as if his job has just begun. ... Not only was he very proactive in the purchasing process, he has followed up on the purchase - making sure that my move went OK, and providing further assistance regarding taxes, and other "after the purchase" issues. I would highly recommend Jim ... if you choose him, you will see why.
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Brad & Jeanette James (Seller, Round Rock): Jeanette and I want to let you know how grateful we are for your help in selling our home. ... This was my 5th house sale, but it was the first that took place when I was not there. The extra effort and activities that you and Claire did for Jeanette and me certainly made the difference for us. ... we first talked with you on March 7, 2006 ... It was wonderful to close so quickly on May 5, 2006. ... When we learn of anyone moving to your part of the country, we will certainly be mentioning your name and re-telling the story of the superlative quality of the services you offer as a realtor.
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Larry Thyssen (Seller, Houston): Jim Gilbert represented my family in the sale of our parents' home.... We encountered a number of family issues that needed to be resolved during the course of the sale. Jim continually worked with us displaying professionalism and patience throughout the entire process. I would recommend Jim as a dependable, honest and hard working agent that will do you a good job.
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Gem & Sarah Kosan (Buyer, Austin): Thank you very much for your help and advice in purchasing our new construction home! As you know, we are first time homebuyers. We were not familiar with the home buying process including property tax issues, title insurance and closing costs and what they mean. You provided much needed advice in these areas, and you helped us to understand the process. Your presence was also very helpful during our final walk through and closing. You found defects that would have otherwise gone unnoticed ... We had a lot of questions at closing ... It was great to have you there to answer our questions and point out things to ask about on our HUD and closing documents.
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Mary-Love Bigony (Buyer, Kyle): Jim Gilbert assisted me with the purchase of a townhouse. ... I was impressed with his attention to every detail during the process. He researched the neighborhood I was interested in, explained all the paperwork and my rights as a buyer, worked with my lender and kept me informed every step of the way. He also followed up after closing to make sure everything was going well. I highly recommend Jim Gilbert for real estate transactions.
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Charles & Gaby Leybourn (Buyer, Pflugerville): My wife and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jim for all the great work he has done in assisting us to find a new home here in Austin. ... we just moved back to Texas from Florida. After six years a lot has changed here in Austin, but thanks to Jim, he has made it so wonderful and so easy to be back in the city we loved and missed. Jim's hard work and dedication was amazing in finding homes that met our requirements and then of course finding the one for us. ... he was so kind to help my wife when questions or problems came up and I was not available. Jim goes out of his way to help ... and makes things happen. ... Thank you so much for making our return to Austin pleasant ...
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Chuck Perry (Buyer, RE/MAX Broker in Oklahoma): My daughter's need to purchase a home near Austin was a stressful time for her and myself. Having to move quickly and do most of the transaction from long distance was tough. Thanks to your caring ways and real estate knowledge, all went well. ...Many thanks!
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Jimmy & Debbie Pehl (Seller, Austin; Buyer, Luling): We originally waited in placing our house on the market because we thought we wouldn't get enough to purchase another house in the area we wanted to move to. In closing we sold our house faster and for far more than we thought we originally felt we would. I feel without the assistance Jim and Claire provided, we wouldn't have sold our house as quick and for the price we wanted. I gladly recommend Jim and am still a client.
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Chad & Kristi Moore (Buyer, Liberty Hill): We purchased a house in the Austin area while still living in California. ... being a long-distance shopper wasn't easy. As this was also the first home we bought, we had many questions as we navigated the real estate market for the first time. Jim's professional yet easy-going attitude made all the emails, phone calls and whole process in general much easier to deal with. ... Jim's honesty, integrity and forthrightness were especially beneficial ... I have no doubt that he will do his utmost to ensure that your interests are served in your real estate transaction.
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Jim & Freida Horton (Seller, Colorado): We appreciate all your work in selling our house in Austin. You have gone out of your way to handle the needed repairs and inspections. The absentee owner situation caused you extra time and work. You have done all this without complaint and were able to get us the price we wanted for our house. Your frequent updates were very helpful in keeping things flowing smoothly.
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Andrew Chavira (Buyer, Manor): I was lucky enough to work with Jim for two months. I was very satisfied with the professional help that he was able to provide in finding my first home. ... We say many homes and I never felt pressured to make a bid on every house we looked at. It felt like I was seeing houses with a friend rather than a realtor. I am confident that every customer will be as happy with Jim's work as I was.
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Greg Simpson (Seller, Houston): Jim Gilbert worked, literally, days and nights until my sale was finalized. I fully expected just the opposite, considering the value of my property for sale. He said, "It's not the value of the property that determines how hard to work toward closing. Big accounts, little accounts receive equal treatment."
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