J W Ross - Owner Broker / UC RealTree Land Pro Expert

• Real Estate career started in 2002
• Broker/Owner United Country Real Estate & Auction founded in 2011
• Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma & Arkansas
• Premier Property Specialist
  • Ranch/Farm
  • Recreational
  • Wind/Solar
• 150MM+ in Sales
• 100,000+ Acres Sold
• Multiple Designations
  • RLI Member
  • Accredited Land Specialist
  • UC Ranches Steering Committee Member
  • UC Realtree Land Pro
  • Past Vice President Paris Board of Realtors
  • Air Force Veteran
• Multiple Award Winning Recognitions

We maintain our primary headquarters in Central Texas and our reach extends across the state with numerous agents representing the complete diversity of regions and land uses found in Texas. True to our origins, Texas Ranch Sales has brokered and represented an astonishing array of some of the finest hunting, livestock, and recreational ranches in Texas. From luxurious personal estates, impressive hunting ranches with stunning varieties of exotics, and massive commercial cattle operations, to family farms and vacant land.

Stephen Schwartz was raised in East Texas, where he graduated from White Oak High School. Most of his childhood was spent hunting and fishing in the woods of East Texas, where he learned at a very young age to respect the outdoors. Following his interests, he graduated from Texas A&M University in the spring of 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Systems Management with an emphasis on rangeland and wetland management. After he graduated he began working in the engineering department at the TXU Martin Lake Mines. He then worked for over a decade in the mining industry. For the first 7 years he worked in engineering as a surveyor and long-range planner, where he designed and led the construction of various projects ranging from initial clearing and mining activities, to permanent reclamation. Along with that he developed a special interest in land reclamation where he had hands on experience with many extensive watershed management projects. He also had a hand in developing many of the ponds, wetlands and reforested acres that are now enjoyed by many. He then spent the next 4 years as an operations supervisor learning the big picture of the entire mining process, further developing his leadership skills in managing people, money and machines. Overall he has gained a unique perspective in the importance of sound land stewardship and how vital it is to a successful ranching operation. His unique skill set enables him to clearly visualize a property’s potential and effectively communicate that to potential buyers. He is dedicated to use that knowledge to better understand the needs of each client and will go the extra mile to ensure they are met. Stephen is a committed steward of the land which shows through continuing his education through the Quality Deer Management Association as a level 2 Deer Steward, which specifically focuses on intensive management for white-tailed deer. He has also been an active member of several conservation organizations such as Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Delta Waterfowl, Quality Deer Management Association, Trout Unlimited, and National Wild Turkey Federation. Stephen is a committed husband to his wife, Lacie of 6 years, and new father to his son, West. He is a deacon at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview and enjoys spending as much time as he can in the outdoors with both his wife and son.

Mike Seder was born in Chile, South America where he became fluent in Spanish, and later relocated with his family to Pittsburgh. His experience in The Woodlands market began when he moved here nearly 39 years ago after receiving a job as a sales agent for Ryland Homes. He was so successful in sales that he was quickly promoted to a management position. Shortly after, he was hired by LifeForms Homes, where he helped design and build local neighborhoods and floor plans for new homes. His employment history gives Mike a unique insight into the market as he helped create many of the homes and neighborhoods in this area! In 1992, Mike left LifeForms to join RE/MAX® The Woodlands & Spring, and has been there ever since. While working with RE/MAX® as an individual agent, Mike received the honor of being named the #1 Realtor in the USA and Worldwide for two consecutive years and the #1 Realtor in Texas for ten consecutive years! In 2015, Mike formed the Mike Seder Group. Since then, his team has ranked #2 in the state of Texas, #3 in the United States and #3 Worldwide for RE/MAX teams! In addition, Mike has received the following awards: #1 Realtor for New Home Sales by The Woodlands Operating Company (For five consecutive years) The RE/MAX® Lifetime Achievement Award (which represents the highest level of achievement within the RE/MAX® organization) Inducted into the RE/MAX® Hall of Fame in 1996 (a Lifetime Award and the second highest honor RE/MAX® bestows on its agents) The prestigious RE/MAX® Circle of Legends Award The RE/MAX® Diamond Award Honored with a street bearing his name: “Seder’s Walk” in Cochran’s Crossing Consistently named on the Houston Business Journal’s Top 50 Real Estate Agents list

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Lisamarie has been in residential Real Estate for over 20 years and has a tremendous passion for it. It brings her great joy in guiding families or individuals in what ought to be an adventure verses an emergency. Real estate transactions are one of the largest investments a person will make in their lifetime. She is proud and honored to be part of the abundance that owning Real Estate brings. There may be “opportunities for solutions” along your home buying or selling journey however, with the constant anticipation of success and an excellent track record of closed transactions, Lisamarie welcomes the challenge and is grateful to everyone who has allowed her to guide them safely and successfully down that path thus far. She deals with many out of state buyers and sellers as well. She is certified with The Veterans Land Board and honored to help our Veterans. She has a huge network of honest and dedicated colleagues all over the nation with whom she works very closely. Therefore, Lisamarie is happy to assist you with your real estate needs anywhere you may be or want to be. She looks forward to the next great adventure!

Growing up, teachers and professors always encouraged Nick to pursue a career he was truly passionate about. "Choose a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life." For Nick, that passion lies in three things: the outdoors, exploring the Hill Country, and helping others achieve their dreams. As a military brat, Nick had the opportunity to live in many places, but he can confidently say Texas is his favorite. With its natural beauty and unique charm, it’s the place he’s proud to call home. Nick is excited to help others make their own dreams come true, and he looks forward to guiding you on your journey to finding the perfect piece of Texas.

Growing up, teachers and professors always encouraged Nick to pursue a career he was truly passionate about. "Choose a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life." For Nick, that passion lies in three things: the outdoors, exploring the Hill Country, and helping others achieve their dreams. As a military brat, Nick had the opportunity to live in many places, but he can confidently say Texas is his favorite. With its natural beauty and unique charm, it’s the place he’s proud to call home. Nick is excited to help others make their own dreams come true, and he looks forward to guiding you on your journey to finding the perfect piece of Texas.

Anthony specializes in Texas Hunting Ranches, live water properties, agricultural acreage and recreational properties in South Texas, the Hill Country and West Texas.

Brian Smith, an Accredited Land Consultant, Certified International Property Specialist, Broker/Associate, Ranch and Country Property Division, of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate - 45 years of farm and ranch real estate.

Brian is as passionate about country and ranch real estate as he is knowledgeable. He holds degrees in Earth Sciences and in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. He has been selling Ranch and Country Properties for over 45 years and is very well versed with knowledge of soils, grasses, pond construction and stocking rates, the creation of wildlife/waterfowl habitat and an understanding of minerals having worked as a drilling fluid engineer for Halliburton.  Other related experiences include being a breeder of race-bred quarter horses. He also has received the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designations in 1990 from the National Association of Realtors after years of study. Brian is known to give back to his industry and share his interests with others.

The Smith’s 730-acre ranch won the Lone Star Land Steward Award in 2011. This award is given by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Association for wildlife habitat enhancement of which Brian oversees at their ranch, “Trinity Bluff Wildlife Ranch” under a Level III Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP). The Smith’s also share their love of the outdoors with school children, grades 1-7 and their teachers, through the L.A.N.D.S. courses (Learning Across New Dimensions in Science) in cooperation with the Texas Wildlife Association. Ranch and country properties have the ability to excite the senses, “The sights, the sounds, the wildlife in their natural habitat are all exhilarating.” What Brian loves the most about this category of real estate is seeing that excitement of the senses come to life by helping buyers and sellers realize what they can do to improve their land and how to optimize their resources.

In 1992, Brian was President of the State of Texas’ Realtor’s Land Institute.  He currently is serving on the National Association of REALTORS Land Use Committee (protecting private property rights), and was 2014-2015 NAR Presidential Liaison to Argentina. Brian has served as an expert witness for court cases involving mineral rights.  At the Texas Association of REALTORS, Brian has also worked with a task force to re-write the mineral reservation addendum. Additionally, his wife Leslie Rouda Smith, served as the 2012 Chairman of the Texas Association of REALTORS and recently as the 2022 President of the National Association of REALTORS.

For more information, contact Mr. Smith at 972-588-8300 or email brian@countryconnection.com. Photos of property listings may be viewed at www.countryconnection.com. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is an Ebby Halliday company.

 

Jeff Soele is not just another Realtor, he's a hands-on rancher. In addition to his 40 years in ranch sales, Jeff has a 40-year history in ranch investment and management, and has been a scientific Whitetail Deer breeder for 10 of those years. During that time, Jeff has personally owned many ranches for hunting, breeding exotics, ranch development, and investment. In fact, everyone at Texas Best Ranches is a hands-on rancher. This puts us in the unique position of being able to advise and guide our clients in all aspects of ranch ownership.

Although he grew up in the city, Jeff Soele always had a passion for the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, horses and more. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas Jeff attended the University of Texas at San Antonio where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Pre Law. "I always thought I wanted to be a lawyer, but got into the real estate business in 1984, and never looked back." Jeff has been specializing in selling Texas Hill Country live water ranches with creeks, rivers, lakes and springs for the past 40 years. He also sells and negotiates for exotic hunting properties, horse ranches, commuter estates and exclusive South and West Texas acreages. "Every ranch has a story and there is always something new to learn, which for me, is a large part what makes this business so rewarding."

With over 40 years of buying and selling ranches as a real estate broker, Jeff has the practical knowledge to guide his clients through a well-executed sale or purchase of a ranch, and in the finer points of after the fact ranch operation. Jeff is comfortable discussing live water potentials (new lakes, dams, waterfalls, etc.) landscape design possibilities, buying equipment, clearing land, building and maintaining fences and roads, purchasing domestic and exotic game stock, choosing feed, livestock shelters, etc. "I can offer my clients the benefit of hands-on experience in numerous areas of owning and running a ranch, and I'm happy to assist clients long after the deal has closed. I love this land, and it makes me happy to help people find their peace and passion on a designer ranch suited to their personal needs and lifestyle."

I started my real estate career in Houston Texas in 2001 for a real estate investment firm. I left there in 2004 and moved to San Antonio to do land and lot acquisition for a home company, but the market turned on them and so I decided to start my own company in 2005. My primary focus has been on Commercial Real Estate and Ranch Real Estate throughout Texas. My philosophy is to treat every property I am working on as if it was my own and to advise every client with the same thoughts that I would use to buy or sell property for myself even if that means we don’t get a deal done. I believe in focusing on building long-term relationships with quality clients and enjoying the success and fun of land ownership for years to come for both parties. – Stephen Stransky

I’m Joe Stuever, Manager here at Sky View Ranch. At Sky View Ranch, we are dedicated to offering high-quality, beautiful Texas acreage homesites. With my experienced team of professional Land Consultants, we’ve helped people from all walks of life find their perfect piece of Texas. Our goal is simple: to ensure that your land buying experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction before, during, and after the sale - because nothing less is acceptable.

Van Zandt County, TX has been my home for over 30 years. Representing my clients and helping them achieve their Farm and Ranch property goals is my focus. Agriculture and the country lifestyle are the bedrock of this fine country and the Great State of Texas. Allow me to represent your interests in either the sale of or acquisition of your dream Farm & Ranch Property!

Born in Austin, Texas, Tyler Thomas lived there until graduating from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in 2001. After graduation, he moved to Dallas to help launch SmartShield Sunscreens. Over the next 14 years, SmartShield grew into an industry leader within the safety and industrial market including clients such as the U.S. Military and niche retail markets focusing on active outdoor lifestyles, primarily fishing and hunting. Tyler operated as an owner and COO for SmartShield, and he consulted for numerous outdoor related and unrelated companies along the way. Then in 2015, Tyler decided to pursue his passion in land sales. 

 

At the beginning of 2020, Tyler founded TT Ranch Group on the principles of treating each client as a top priority and each property as their own. With a deep business background, his vast farm and ranch knowledge, and an extensive network, he proves to be a leader for his team and an asset to his clients. Backed by the world’s most powerful and prestigious realty brand, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and TT Ranch Group combine the industry’s best technology and marketing with innovative methods and expertise within the ranch real estate market.

For more information, visit www.ttranchgroup.com.

In business since 1996! At Red Barn Realty, our process is as simple and kindhearted as our town. We work hard to anticipate your needs, handle all the details, and make sure you get the down-home, honest-to-goodness treatment you deserve.

Alexis Thompson’s deep-rooted passion for agriculture fuels her unwavering dedication to the industry. Raised in Marion, Texas, she has always been actively involved in farming, nurturing sheep and goats during her formative years. Alongside her husband, Alexis now manages a thriving excavation company in Lampasas, Texas. 

Alexis actively engages with 4H and FFA students, sharing her knowledge and expertise to support their livestock projects. Inspired by her father’s entrepreneurial spirit, she brings that same drive to assist her husband in achieving their shared ambitions.

Despite her busy schedule, Alexis finds time for leisure activities. She enjoys woodworking projects, tending to horses, and indulging in hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with her beloved dogs. As a culinary enthusiast, she holds a special fondness for Las Comadres, a delightful eatery in Burnet, Texas. Alexis takes immense pride and joy in her two children.

In her career in ranch real estate, Alexis brings her unwavering dedication and profound love for South Texas agriculture. Her success is attributed to her tenacity and commitment to exceeding expectations. Whether you need assistance with marketing your ranch property or finding the perfect turn-key ranch or development property, Alexis is committed to delivering a seamless and fulfilling experience. With her resourcefulness and unwavering spirit, you can trust Alexis Thompson to achieve your objectives and surpass your expectations in the realm of ranching.

Licensed Broker in 3 states over 47 years......Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. Transactional broker for large ranch and farm assets, resort development in Rocky Mts, developer of 10 ac - 50 ac rural tracts within 2 hours of DFW,

I've been around !

BERNARD (BERNIE) UECHTRITZ             

Icon Global | Founder

Icon Global designs and implements strategic,
tactical marketing and sales campaigns for unique, high-end properties globally.

Icon Global was founded by complex deal maker
and International real estate advisor, Bernard Uechtritz.
—
The Australian native most notably led the global marketing

and sale of the 535,000± acre W.T. Waggoner Ranch in Vernon, Texas.

Listed at $725 million. The largest ranch in North America under one contiguous fence,

in a world record sale that still stands today.

The group's marketing and sales success is unquestionably unparalleled.​

Raised in Laredo, Texas, Federico Volkmer earned a double major in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Since becoming a licensed real estate professional in 2015, Federico has built a powerhouse team and personally helped close over 1,000 transactions totaling more than $500 million in volume. His portfolio spans residential homes, multifamily developments, retail centers, and industrial properties.

With prior experience as a loan modification officer at Wells Fargo and an insurance account representative at State Farm, Federico brings a sharp financial eye and deep industry knowledge to every deal. His bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, combined with a data-driven approach and unmatched understanding of the South Texas market, makes him a trusted advisor and key asset to clients navigating real estate opportunities across the region.