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Drew Colvin
Partner/Agent
Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
Where do you live?
In 2000, I moved from my hometown of Cypress near Houston to Burnet. When I grew up, Cypress was completely rural with lots of rice and dairy farming. When I moved, it was more populated than Phoenix, Arizona.
Where do you work?
Our business is headquartered in the Hill Country town of Burnet. Our office is a beautiful, two-story rock building that has the distinction of being the oldest commercial building in town. Our territory covers the entire state and for a period I worked in Chihuahua, Mexico. Our philosophy is that we go where the business is, but our focal point is the Hill Country region.
What are the three most important tools in a ranch real estate professional’s tool kit?
In today’s world, you have to have a cell phone or an iPad that has internet service for interactive maps, a comfortable mode of transportation for your clients that allows you to access the entire ranch, which is usually either an ATV like a Polaris or Can-Am, and databases that allow you to pull up comps or specific features like water wells in the area. Keeping clients comfortable and informed are vital.
What are your favorite way to enjoy time in the outdoors?
Bird hunting, hands down. We were in Africa last year. I love Africa and have been several times, but to me, bird hunting is the ultimate sport.
What do you like best about selling ranch and recreational real estate?
We deal primarily in recreational and legacy properties, so that’s what we’re dealing with in Burnet; there are no working ranches here to speak of. Our clients are looking for a weekend place, a hunting place, an investment or a site for some potential development.
I like working with those people, because our typical client is a private business owner, generally in the trades, who has been very successful, but is also just a “regular guy.” They’ve worked hard and now they’re able to live their dream.
Describe your perfect workday.
Hitting the road, seeing new country, seeking out listings or showing property and meeting new people. I love seeing new country. That’s why we cast such a big loop. I want to see what’s around the bend. I’m never completely happy sitting still because I’m always itching to see the next place.
If you could only eat one food every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Mexican food. Can there be any questions?
What is the best part of being a ranch and recreational real estate professional?
Gosh, you get to live one of the best lives that you can. I worked in the corporate world, so I’ve got something to compare it to. You get the freedom to set your schedule, even though you’re responding to other people. It’s sunshine, outdoors, wildlife and good people. It’s ever-changing, diverse and rewarding.
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