Elizabeth Shands – Gottesman Real Estate

Elizabeth Shands

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Elizabeth Shands began her real estate career with a condominium project in Austin where she developed an intimate knowledge of real estate development and sales management. Following that project, she transitioned to Gottesman Residential Real Estate where she has been involved in marketing homes throughout Austin – from luxury estates in Barton Creek to hip urban homes in East Austin, which has given her a keen understanding and unique knowledge of property values in Austin. She also enjoys working with buyers and assisting them through the home buying process from property search to contract negotiation to closing.

Elizabeth prides herself on providing her clients the highest level of service and professionalism. She is a firm believer in the importance of technology and the value that it can bring to home buyers and sellers. She is committed to staying on the cutting edge of technology and its applications to real estate.

  • Native Austinite
  • Texas Christian University
  • Member of National Association of Realtors
  • Member of Texas Association of Realtors
  • Member of Austin Board of Realtors
  • Junior League of Austin
  • I Live Here, I Give Here-The Big Give
Anna Hardeman

Anna Hardeman

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Anna Hardeman has been a proud Austinite since 1984 with deep roots in the Austin community. She began her real estate career in 2003 after graduating from the University of Texas. After five years of being on the forefront of the emerging downtown condominium market and 11 years as co-broker of a successful real estate brokerage, Anna is excited to join the winning team at Gottesman Residential Real Estate.

In all aspects of life, Anna has cultivated a reputation of professionalism, a spirit of excellence, strong work ethic, and integrity. She is enthusiastic and proficient in her profession and it shows. In the words of some of her clients…”extraordinarily professional, efficient, and effective…her guidance, counsel and perseverance excelled all other agents…she exceeded all of my expectations…I found Anna to be highly intelligent, thorough, ethical, and responsive…she is on top of her business…it is always a pleasure letting her handle my real estate transactions, she makes things go very smoothly…I highly recommend Anna without any reservations.”

Anna is a member of Dell Children’s Women’s Trust and involved in her church and daughter’s schools. She and her husband Will are devoted to their community and support various causes through the Hardeman Family Trust. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, sunny days on Lake Austin, travel, horseback riding, and cooking.

  • Member of National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and Austin Board of Realtors
    Austinite since 1984
  • Member of Dell Children’s Women’s Trust
  • Member of Good Shephard Episcopal Church
  • Broker Associate, Accredited Buyer Representative, Graduate Realtor Institute
  • 2007, 2018 Austin Business Journal’s Residential Real Estate Award
  • The Settlement Home volunteer
  • Member of Austin Luxury Network
  • Graduate of The University of Texas at Austin
  • Licensed Realtor since 2003 | Licensed Broker since 2005
Anne Giles – Gottesman Real Estate

Anne Giles

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The past 17 years of representing sellers and buyers in Austin real estate has brought me many good things, the most important of which is client relations, which I have so carefully nurtured and keenly enjoyed. I guide my clients through a process that is sometimes treacherous and emotional, one which involves a vast amount of detail as well as larger market elements, and my goal is to always provide guidance with clarity, professionalism, empathy, insight, tenacity, nuance and a timeless sense of responsibility and care. Most often a friendship is created or deepened, and that is always the best. It would be my pleasure to help you with any of your Austin real estate needs. You can be assured that I will give you my very best!

  • Licensed REALTOR® since 1994
  • 3rd generation Houstonian
  • Graduate of The Kinkaid School (Houston), Santa Catalina School (Monterey, CA) and The University of Texas
  • Longtime resident of West Austin
  • Member of the following: National Association of REALTORS®, Texas Association of REALTORS®, Austin Board of REALTORS®
  • Member of the Austin Luxury Network
  • Multi-term member of Elite 25 (top 1% of Austin agents)
  • 2016 AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL’s Residential Real Estate Award
  • Top Producer 2001-2010, AvenueOne Properties
  • 2011 TEXAS MONTHLY Five Star Award Recipient
  • Volunteer at Christopher House, Hospice Austin
Laura Gottesman

Laura Gottesman

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Laura Gottesman is widely recognized throughout Austin for her real estate expertise, integrity, and professionalism. After 20 years in the industry, Laura’s in-depth knowledge, wisdom and amazing networks have made her one of the most trusted and successful agents in Austin. Her foundation of kindness, trust, and creativity, along with a “win- win” mentality sets her apart. Selling over $1.2 billion in real estate personally, Laura is a consummate professional. Her clients, as well as the real estate community, hold great respect for her and her business acumen.
As Managing Broker of Gottesman Residential Real Estate, Laura has grown her company to consistently be ranked among the Top 10 Woman-Owned Businesses by the Austin Business Journal. Laura manages the Austin Luxury Network and currently serves on the Advisory Board of Elite 25, Greater Austin Economic Development Board, and the Executive Advisory Board for Go Red for Women. Laura and her husband Morris, both graduates of The University of Texas, have lived in Austin for over 37 years and are deeply devoted to the community.
  • Elite 25 Member, 1999 – present
  • Elite 25 Advisory Board, 2011 – present
  • Greater Austin Economic Development Corp Board
  • The Contemporary – Board
  • Real Estate Council of Austin – Past Board Member, Urban Land Institute
  • Seton Development Board, Caritas Community Advisory Board, Dell Children’s Council, Heartgift, Texas Women for the Arts, The Nature Conservancy Advisory Board
  • The University of Texas at Austin, BBA Communications
  • The University of Texas at Austin, Business Foundations
  • The Hockaday School, Dallas
Anne Wheeler – Gottesman Real Estate

Anne Wheeler

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Through technology, continuing education, training, and networking, Anne Wheeler seeks innovative and effective ways to serve her clients. She strives to provide professionalism beyond reproach and integrity without compromise. As a licensed Realtor in Austin since 1978 and a broker since 1982, Anne’s exceptional negotiating ability and communication skills enable her to obtain the best results for her clients. Anne owned her own brokerage for ten years, which proved to be one of Austin’s Most respected real estate brokerages.

One of Anne’s goals is to keep the home buying and selling process stress-free. she takes time to listen with empathy to her clients ensuring that she accurately understands their needs, hopes, and dreams. Her clients appreciate her reliability, consistency, accountability, competence, and responsiveness. Anne’s track record of success speaks for itself. It is the result of her sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution.

Anne was elected to serve as a Director for the 13,000 member Austin Board of Realtors for a four year term.

  • Broker Associate, ABR, CRS, CLHMS
  • Member Million Dollar Guild
  • Member of Austin Luxury Network
  • Texas Monthly Five Star Professional Agent, 10th Year
  • Experienced in design, build and remodeling