# Southern District SIR > Team-led independent brokerage in SouthCentral Texas (Brenham, Bellville; expanding to College Station) specializing in land, ranch, equestrian and lifestyle luxury; leverages Sotheby's global marketing while operating as a local, high-touch specialist team. Land & ranch, equestrian, secondhome luxury, Sotheby's affiliate, local stewardship, boutique/hightouch service, $71M+ 2022 production, multioffice SouthCentral Texas ## Agent Bios - [Cara Wiggins | Southern District SIR Sales Associate](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/cara-wiggins): Agent profile for Cara Wiggins, a Brenham, Texas real estate advisor with Southern District Sotheby's International Realty. - [Jo Ann Holba | Local Bellville Texas Real Estate Expert](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/jo-ann-holba): Jo Ann Holba is a Bellville, Texas real estate broker with Southern District Sotheby's International Realty. - [Laine Hejl | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/laine-hejl): Laine Hejl's Southern District Sotheby's agent profile lists current and sold properties in Brenham and nearby Texas markets. - [Tiffany Shannon Real Estate Agent | College Station TX](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/tiffany-shannon): College Station real estate advisor Tiffany Shannon's profile highlights her local roots, ranch background, testimonials, and current listings. - [Kristi Carter | Rockdale Texas Realtor Serving Milam County & Beyond](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/kristi-carter): Kristi Carter's agent page profiles a Texas ranch-and-rural-property advisor with current listings, recent sales, and contact details. - [Rachel Jozwiak | Southern District SIR Marketing](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/rachel-jozwiak): Agent profile for Rachel Jozwiak, Marketing | Operations Manager at Southern District Sotheby's International Realty in Brenham, Texas. - [Brandi Fishbeck | Local Bellville Realtor with Experience](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/brandi-fishbeck): Agent profile for Brandi Fishbeck of Southern District Sotheby's International Realty in Bellville, Texas. - [Brandt Goeke | Bellville Texas Land Ranch Realtor](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/brandt-goeke): Agent profile for Brandt Goeke of Southern District Sotheby's International Realty in Bellville, Texas. - [Alli White, Real Estate Agent in Brenham, TX](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/alli-spivey-white): Agent profile for Alli White of Southern District Sotheby's International Realty in Brenham, Texas. - [John Marek, Real Estate Agent in Bellville, TX - Buy & Sell](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/john-marek): Agent profile for John Marek at Southern District Sotheby's International Realty in Bellville, Texas. - [Johanna Fatheree | Southern District SIR Sales Manager](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/johanna-fatheree): Profile of Brenham broker Johanna Fatheree, with her bio, current Round Top listing, sold properties, and local market articles. - [Julia Wellmann, Brenham TX Realtor | Meet Your Agent](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/julia-wellmann): Julia Wellmann is a Southern District Sotheby's International Realty advisor specializing in residential, farm, ranch, and land sales in Brenham and beyond. - [Lindsey Witte | Bellville Texas Realtor](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/lindsey-witte): Bellville, Texas real estate advisor Lindsey Witte is profiled by Southern District Sotheby's International Realty with bio details, testimonials, and listings. - [Tomee'Anne Blake | Southern District SIR Sales Associate](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/tomeeanne-blake): Agent profile for Tomee'Anne Blake of Southern District Sotheby's International Realty, focused on luxury homes and ranch properties in Texas and Colorado. - [Robert Giles Ranch Realtor in Brenham TX | Farm & Ranch](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/robert-giles): Robert Giles is a Brenham-based farm and ranch real estate advisor with Southern District Sotheby's International Realty. - [Sarah Hogan](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/sarah-hogan): Profile of Sarah Hogan, a Southern District Sotheby's International Realty advisor specializing in residential acreage and healthy home design. - [Cari Goeke | Bellville Ranch & Land Realtor in Texas](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/agents/cari-goeke): Agent profile for Cari Goeke, broker-owner at Southern District Sotheby's International Realty, specializing in land, ranch and luxury properties across Texas. ## Neighborhood Guides - [New Ulm](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/new-ulm): A Southern District Sotheby's International Realty neighborhood page for New Ulm, TX compiles demographics, amenities, schools, and listings. - [Brenham | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/brenham): Neighborhood profile for Brenham, TX, pairing local lifestyle notes, census stats, nearby businesses, schools, and featured listings. - [Bellville TX Real Estate | Southern District Sotheby's](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/bellville): Bellville, Texas real estate page with local overview, community highlights, nearby points of interest, and featured property listings. - [Cat Spring](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/cat-spring): Cat Spring, TX neighborhood profile with demographics, area amenities, schools, and property listings. - [Washington County TX Real Estate | Southern District](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/washington-county): Washington County, TX neighborhood guide for real estate, local events, demographics, and featured property listings. - [Colorado County, TX Real Estate & Land | Southern District](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/colorado-county): Colorado County, TX real estate listing with local market stats, ranch properties, community highlights, and featured homes. - [Round Top | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/round-top): Neighborhood guide for Round Top, Texas, highlighting demographics, local businesses, and property listings. - [College Station | Neighborhood Guide | Southern District SIR](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/college-station): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty's College Station, TX page highlights local overview, nearby amenities, schools, and featured listings. - [Burleson County Texas Land For Sale | Lake Somerville Caldwell](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/burleson-county): Burleson County, Texas neighborhood page with census stats, nearby points of interest, and featured land listings. - [Lee County Real Estate For Sale | Land & Ranches Giddings Texas](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/lee-county): Lee County, TX real-estate directory with local demographics, nearby points of interest, and property search listings. - [Milam County Texas Rockdale Real Estate For Sale Land & Ranches](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/milam-county): Milam County real estate and neighborhood listing for Cameron, Rockdale, Milano, and Thorndale. - [Austin County TX Real Estate | Homes for Sale & Land](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/austin-county): Austin County, Texas real estate page featuring rural communities, local events, and country homes for sale around Bellville and Sealy. - [Brazos County Real Estate | Southern District SIR](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/brazos-county): Brazos County, Texas neighborhood guide with local demographics, lifestyle notes, points of interest, and featured listings. - [Bryan | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/bryan): Neighborhood guide for Bryan, TX with local demographics, community highlights, schools, and featured property listings. - [Grimes County TX Real Estate | Southern District](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/grimes-county): Grimes County, TX real estate listing page highlighting country properties, local towns, census stats, and active luxury land listings. - [Waller County, TX Real Estate Guide | Southern District SIR](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/waller-county): Waller County, Texas neighborhood guide with local real estate listings and lifestyle information. - [Fayette County | Neighborhood Guide | Southern District SIR](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/neighborhoods/fayette-county): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty profiles Fayette County, TX, highlighting Round Top, La Grange, and rural homesites. ## Tools - [Home Valuation South Central Texas | Find Your Value](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/home-valuation): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty offers a South Central Texas home valuation page with CMA guidance, appraisal basics, and selling FAQs. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Austin County Land Buyers Guide: 7 Hidden Factors Zillow Misses](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/buying-land-in-austin-county): A Southern District Sotheby's International Realty guide explains key due-diligence issues for buying land in Austin County, Texas. - [Grimes County Rural Water Wells: What Buyers Should Know](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/water-wells-and-ponds-in-grimes-county-land-sales): A Grimes County land sales guide explains wells, ponds, public water, and due diligence for rural buyers. - [Selling Inherited Land Milam County: Steps to Prepare](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/selling-inherited-land-in-milam-county-step-by-step): Step-by-step guide to selling inherited land in Milam County, covering title, probate, agricultural appraisal, rollback taxes, and pricing. - [Fayette County TX Art, Antiques and Ranch Life](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/where-art-antiques-and-ranch-life-meet-in-fayette-county): A lifestyle guide to Fayette County's antiques, arts, historic towns, ranch land, and second-home appeal. - [Bellville's Square Runs on Two Clocks, and Only One Changed](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/the-bellville-square-has-two-clocks-only-one-of-them-changed-this-year): An editorial look at how Bellville's enduring square traditions coexist with new businesses and family-led succession. - [Why New Ulm's "Only Two Restaurants" Line Doesn't Hold Up Anymore](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/why-new-ulms-only-two-restaurants-line-doesnt-hold-up-anymore): A local feature argues that New Ulm's dining scene has expanded beyond its long-standing "two restaurants" reputation. - [Grimes County Land Loans & Rural Acreage Financing](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/how-to-finance-rural-land-in-grimes-county): Guide to financing rural land in Grimes County, covering lender types, down payments, appraisals, and closing steps. - [How to Present Bellville Country Homes for Buyers](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/how-to-present-bellville-country-homes-for-city-buyers): Blog post advising sellers how to market Bellville country homes to city buyers through photography, staging, acreage explanations, and rural disclosure readiness. - [Sunset Ridge: Scenic Acreage for Sale in Bellville ISD Near Chappell Hill, Texas](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/sunset-ridge-scenic-acreage-for-sale-in-bellville-isd-near-chappell-hill-texas): A Southern District Sotheby's International Realty feature on Sunset Ridge's acreage homesites near Bellville, Chappell Hill, and Brenham, Texas. - [Colorado County TX Ranch Market: What's Changing Now?](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/how-the-colorado-county-ranch-market-is-evolving): Editorial guide to Colorado County ranch land trends, buyer demand, and seller positioning in South-Central Texas. - [Southern District Sotheby's International Realty Ranked #1 Real Estate Brokerage in Austin County](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/southern-district-sothebys-international-realty-tops-the-austin-county-market-in-2025): Blog post on Southern District Sotheby's International Realty's #1 Austin County sales-volume ranking in 2025. - [Bryan vs College Station Investment: Best TAMU Rentals](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/bryan-or-college-station-for-investment-property): Southern District Sotheby's compares Bryan and College Station as Texas A&M-driven investment property markets. - [New Ulm TX Country Living: What Weekends Feel Like](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/what-country-weekends-in-new-ulm-really-feel-like): Southern District SIR profiles country weekends in New Ulm, Texas, highlighting rural dining, markets, outdoor recreation, and nearby historic stops. - [Weekend Ranch Living Near Round Top, Texas: A Guide](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/weekend-ranch-living-near-round-top): A Fayette County guide to weekend ranches near Round Top, covering acreage, utilities, valuation, rentals, and rural upkeep. - [Texas Luxury Real Estate & Ranch Living | This Is Texas Magazine Edition 2](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/this-is-texas-magazine-edition-2-is-here): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty introduces This Is Texas Magazine as a guide to luxury real estate, ranch properties, and the Texas lifestyle. - [Texas Land & Custom Home Building: Partnering With Ivanhoe Design Build & Southern District Sotheby's](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/from-bare-land-to-forever-home-1): A Southern District Sotheby's blog post profiles Ivanhoe Design Build Group's approach to turning Texas land into custom homes. - [Brazos County Real Estate: What Drives Demand](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/brazos-county-real-estate-what-drives-demand): An overview of Brazos County real estate demand drivers, seasonality, acreage, and buying and selling timing in Bryan-College Station. - [Pebble Creek vs Castlegate College Station: Which Wins?](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/pebble-creek-vs-castlegate-where-buyers-are-moving-in-college-station-in-2026): College Station blog compares Pebble Creek and Castlegate for 2026 buyers. - [How We Market Washington County Ranches | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/how-southern-district-markets-washington-county-ranches): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty outlines its Washington County ranch marketing process, from prep and pricing to distribution and closing. - [Price Acreage in Milam County: Seller's Land Guide](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/how-to-price-acreage-in-milam-county): Guide to pricing acreage in Milam County using comps, land features, and buyer-specific adjustments. - [Relocating to South Central Texas: Cost & Lifestyle](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/the-allure-of-relocating-to-south-central-texas): Blog post on relocating to South Central Texas for a rural lifestyle. - [Spring Listing Prep for Bellville Country Properties | Guide](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/spring-listing-prep-for-bellville-country-properties): Guide for sellers preparing Bellville country properties for spring, covering inspections, documents, curb appeal, photography, and showing logistics. - [When to List a Bellville Country Home: Best Months](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/when-to-list-a-bellville-country-home): Bellville, Texas real-estate guide on when to list a country home and how to prep acreage for market. - [Washington County TX Ag Exemption Guide for Buyers](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/ag-exemptions-in-washington-county-a-buyers-guide): A buyer's guide to Washington County ag exemptions, covering qualifying uses, deadlines, documentation, rollback risk, and local due diligence. - [Washington County Ranch Due Diligence Guide | Read Now](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/due-diligence-essentials-for-buying-ranch-land-in-washington-county): Guide to ranch land due diligence for buyers in Washington County, Texas. - [Seasonal Events That Define Washington County Life](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/seasonal-events-that-define-life-in-washington-county): A guide to Washington County's seasonal events and what they reveal about local community life and lifestyle. - [Buying Land Near New Ulm? The Ag Exemption Doesn't Come With the Deed](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/buying-land-near-new-ulm-the-ag-exemption-doesnt-come-with-the-deed): A Southern District Sotheby's International Realty guide explains agricultural valuation, rollback taxes, and due diligence for buying land near New Ulm, Texas. - [Buying Ranch Land in Cat Spring: What to Know](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/what-to-know-before-buying-ranch-land-in-cat-spring): A Southern District Sotheby's blog post outlines due diligence for ranch land buyers in Cat Spring, Texas. - [Fayette County Ag & Wildlife Valuation Guide | 2026](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/ag-and-wildlife-valuations-in-fayette-county): Blog explains Fayette County ag valuation, wildlife management, and rollback tax considerations for rural land buyers. - [Plan a Brenham Weekend to Explore Country Living](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/plan-a-brenham-weekend-to-explore-country-living): Brenham real-estate blog post on using a weekend visit to compare downtown living, country roads, and outdoor recreation. - [4 Southern District Sotheby's International Realty Agents Ranked Among Texas' Top Real Estate Professionals by RealTrends](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/southern-district-sothebys-celebrates-4-realtrends-ranked-agents): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty highlights four Texas agents recognized in RealTrends Verified rankings. - [Round Top Second Homes Rentals: What Buyers Should Know](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/round-top-second-homes-and-rental-potential-explained): A Southern District Sotheby's blog explains Round Top second homes, event-driven rentals, and due diligence on zoning and taxes. - [Waller County Houston Ranch Escape: Is It Right for You?](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/why-waller-county-is-a-top-houston-ranch-escape): A guide to Waller County's ranch and acreage appeal for Houston buyers seeking rural access, growth potential, and community comparisons. - [Burleson County Recreational Land Guide | Buy Smart](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/guide-to-buying-recreational-land-in-burleson-county): A buyer's guide to recreational land in Burleson County, Texas. - [Burleson County Country Living: What Buyers Should Know](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/what-country-living-in-burleson-county-really-looks-like): A guide to country living in Burleson County, covering rural logistics, housing, schools, and Lake Somerville recreation. - [College Station Acreage Living: Is It Right for You?](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/living-on-acreage-near-college-station): Practical guide to living on acreage near College Station, Texas. - [Colorado County Riverfront Land Guide | What to Know](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/understanding-riverfront-and-recreational-land-in-colorado-county): Guide to evaluating Colorado County riverfront and recreational land, emphasizing floodplain, access, utilities, and valuation. - [Colorado County Fall Events 2026: A Resident's Rhythm](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/a-fall-rhythm-in-colorado-county-fair-weekends-gallery-nights-and-standing-tables): A local guide to Colorado County's fall fairs, recurring cultural events, winery gatherings, and weekend activities. - [Brenham Country Homes for Houstonians | Start Here](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/brenham-country-living-guide-for-houston-buyers): A Brenham, Texas guide for Houston buyers comparing downtown homes, acreage, utilities, schools, and commute realities. - [Austin County Town Comparison: Which Small Town Fits?](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/comparing-smalltown-living-across-austin-county): A comparison guide to small-town lifestyles, amenities, history, and property considerations across Austin County, Texas. - [Brenham TX Housing Market 2026: What the Median Hides](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/what-brenhams-median-home-price-doesnt-tell-you-in-2026): A Southern District Sotheby's analysis explains why Brenham's 2026 housing market is splitting between in-town homes and rural acreage. - [Why Cat Spring's Trade Days Skip Two Months a Year](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/why-cat-springs-trade-days-skip-two-months-a-year): A local guide explains Cat Spring's seasonal Trade Days gap and the year-round businesses and events that keep the Austin County town active. - [Choosing the Right Austin County Land Listing Agent](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/choosing-the-right-agent-to-sell-land-and-ranches-in-austin-county): Blog guidance for Austin County land and ranch sellers on choosing an agent with rural-property expertise. - [Round Top's Summer Calendar Has Nothing to Do With Antiques Season](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog/round-tops-summer-calendar-has-nothing-to-do-with-antiques-season): A guide to Round Top's overlapping summer music and Shakespeare seasons beyond its better-known antiques shows. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/testimonials): Client testimonials page for Southern District Sotheby's International Realty featuring reviews from Texas buyers and sellers. ## Core Pages - [South Central Texas Real Estate - Homes, Land & Ranch](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/): South Central Texas real estate brokerage listing homes, land, and ranch properties across Brenham, Bellville, College Station, and nearby communities. ## Other Pages - [Privacy Policy | Southern District Properties Group](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/terms-and-conditions): Privacy and terms page for Southern District Sotheby's International Realty covering data collection, AI use, tracking, and disclosures. - [About the Brand | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/about-sir): About Sotheby's International Realty's global luxury brand and Southern District offices in Brenham, Bellville, and College Station. - [Texas Real Estate Blog | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/blog): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty's blog highlights local real estate market insights and land-focused topics across South Central Texas. - [Texas Communities | Bellville, Brenham, Round Top, College Station Real Estate](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/communities): Directory of Texas communities and county pages served by Southern District Sotheby's International Realty across South Central Texas. - [Join Us Today | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/join): Recruitment page for Southern District Sotheby's International Realty inviting agents to join its Texas brokerage. - [Brenham Office | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/brenham-office): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty's Brenham office serves Brenham, Chappell Hill, and Burton from Blue Bell Road. - [College Station Office | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/college-station-office): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty's College Station office serves buyers and sellers in College Station and the Brazos Valley. - [Southern District Leaders | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/leadership): Leadership page for Southern District Sotheby's International Realty in Brenham, Bellville, and College Station, Texas. - [Resources | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/resources): A Southern District Sotheby's resource page for Texas ranch and land owners, linking guides on easements, water, deer leases, surveys, and exemptions. - [Our Local Agents | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/our-local-agents): Directory of Southern District Sotheby's International Realty agents serving Brenham, Bellville, and College Station, Texas. - [Bellville Office | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/bellvile-office): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty's Bellville office serves Bellville, Sealy, Cat Spring, Industry, and nearby communities from 18 W Main St. - [Featured Videos | Southern District Sotheby's International Realty](https://teamsoutherndistrict.com/vlog): Southern District Sotheby's International Realty presents a South Central Texas video gallery of homes and ranches.