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Texas Open Door Realty is located in Historic Downtown Round Rock.  Our office is commonly referred to as the  “Old Texaco Station”  located at the intersection of Mays and Main Street, one of the main intersections in the downtown area.  The building was built in 1918 by the Mays family and was originally a Gulf Gas Station.  The Mays family owned the building until 1997.   It was the original home of the Round Rock Express (Round Rock’s professional baseball team) and has also been the headquarters for numerous political campaigns.  However, the site is most famous for the legendary “domino game” that occurred outside under the awning for years.  Even though the pumps outside have not been operational for years, we still get customers who come by for gas so there’s a “Sorry, No Gasoline” sign in the window.

My name is Sondra Apelt and I began my real estate career in the mid 1980's with a Business degree and experience in business development. Since then, I have worked in the diverse areas of real estate development, sales, leasing, property renovation and historical restoration. My husband, Kurt, is a residential building contractor. Having lived in the Austin area since 1976,19 years ago we restored the home pictured here in downtown Round Rock. In addition to my association with local and national real estate organizations, I am involved in the Williamson County Literacy Council, my local church and the Heart of Round Rock Neighborhood Association.  

At Texas Open Door Realty we help people get more money for their home than traditional real estate agents.  I can share with you a detailed marketing and business plan, the marketing research behind the marketing plan, the aggressive ways I will advertise your home and the negotiation strategy I have in place to get you the most money for your home or as a buyer, get the most home for your dollar.   I love real estate; the people, the houses and even the technical stuff! But most of all, I enjoy the best that a real estate career has to offer: being a part of creating the place you call home! 

My name is Dan Campbell and I am a native Texan and have been a REALTOR

® for 7 years.  Since 2005, I have listed 77 homes and 97% have sold for an average of 98% of their list price in an average of just 29 days!  As Sondra stated, we use a proven system which helps people get more money for their home than traditional real estate agents.  If you are ready to sell your home, know that my team and I are ready to go to work for you today!

Also, since 2005, I have helped 70 home buyers find their dream home.  I am eager to learn what you are looking for as you prepare to buy your home, and have the tools in place to give you all the information you need to make the best decision when purchasing a new home, first home or investment property.  My family and I have enjoyed living in the Austin/Round Rock area for the past 12 years, so we know the market well!!  Helping you achieve your dreams is our great privilege!

Finally, I have served on several mission boards and organizations including the North Burma Christian Mission.  My wife Shelley and I have been married for 31 years and we have 3 great kids.  Before becoming a full-time REALTOR

®, I was a pastor for 25 years.

Because it takes more than one person to help make your dreams a reality, I've made sure I have assembled one of the finest teams in Austin to help buy or sell your home and execute the plan we've created just for you.  We are ready to go to work for you today!

Hello everyone.  My name is David Downs and I recently joined Texas Open Door Realty.  Our office is located in the old Texaco Station at the corner of Mays and Main in downtown Round Rock.   I was born and raised in Williamson County, making me well acquainted with the surrounding communities.  My wife, Katy, is a teacher in the Leander Independent School District and we love the outdoors, including hiking, boating and hunting.

Before becoming a Realtor, I worked in the construction industry inside oil refineries and cement plants. I started after graduation as an apprentice and in 8 years accomplished the position of Superintendent, supervising a team of up to forty people and traveling throughout the US.  During the summer months I remodeled rent houses in the Taylor area, which perked my interest in the field of real estate.  For the past 6 months I have spent my time working on educating myself and developing the necessary skills needed to become a Realtor.

I chose Texas Open Door Realty after researching several real estate companies.  One thing that sets Texas Open Door apart from other Realtors is their track record of bringing their clients 5-15% more in the sale of their homes.  They have incorporated the business and marketing systems that enable me to provide my clients with a plan, and not just a promise to accomplish their real estate goals.  I will provide you with quality information to make proper decisions that will in return help you meet all of your real estate goals. Please feel free to contact me today with any question about buying, selling or leasing. 

Nan Grimm is an aggressive, customer service oriented Real Estate professional who treats every home sale or purchase as if it were her own. Although a veteran now, Nan started in Real Estate years ago due to her passion for buying and selling personal property and her sincere love for people. Nan is no stranger to pressure situations. She served our great country for 6 years as an Army nurse and later worked for a perfusion company in Houston, TX. In 1994, Jack III was born and she decided to stay home with her son to give him a great start in life. Shortly thereafter, Nan, Jack and Jack III moved to Round Rock where they have enjoyed plugging into the community. She attends and is very active at Central Baptist Church, delivers meals to the elderly and ill every other Friday for Meals on Wheels and takes Bible study to the Central Texas Treatment Center every Wednesday night.

Nan was awarded “Rookie of the Year” through Coldwell Banker United REALTORS Round Rock office her first year in the business and has achieved the QVC Platinum Award status for Customer Rated service in subsequent years.

Her affiliations consist of:

• National Association of REALTORS
• Texas Association of REALTORS
• Williamson County Association of REALTORS
• Certified Home Marketing Specialist – Through Martha Webb’s award winning “Dress You House for Success” series

       She is currently working on her CRS and GRI designations.

Texas Open Door Realty Team
	Jade Young, Office Manager, Texas Open Door Realty.
	Sherry Mullin, Listing Coordinator
	Nancy Baier, Benchmark Mortgage.
	Kurt Apelt, Remodeling and Renovation Contractor, Baker Street, Inc.
	Susan Barnet, Professional Home Stager:
	Mary Ellen Schmidt, Account Executive, American Home Shield:  Issues home warranties that help protect both buyers and sellers by covering major system failures in the house.
	John Fox/Gary Mohel, Home Team Inspection Service:  Home inspectors that do mechanical, structural and termite inspections.  This great team does hundreds of inspections each year and is very thorough, but reasonable in their inspections.  They do an excellent job explaining any issues they find to buyers and sellers.
	Candy Buzan, Prime Lending: Specializes in all first-time lending programs that many lenders area not willing to deal with due to the extra time involved.  Candy's joy is helping first time homebuyers qualify for their first home.
	Phillip Gunter, Farmers Insurance:  Phillip specializes in tailoring products to your individual needs and situations.  We always recommend getting a quote from Phillip to see if he can provide superior coverage at a lower cost.