Texas REALTOR®: Janis Penick

Janis began her real estate career in 2001, focusing her efforts in Bastrop County. She specializes in luxury residential, historic homes and farm and ranch properties. Janis believes strongly in the importance of continuing education and has earned industry designations for these specializations which include Accredited Land Consultant, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate REALTOR® Institute, Senior Real Estate Specialist and she has also earned her Broker’s license.
Janis joined Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty in 2021 and is proud to be associated with such a prestigious luxury brand! Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty provides benefits such as worldwide exposure for all listings, access to the best real estate resources, and unparalleled marketing support. This reach, along with her local expertise, has made her a leader in her industry in Bastrop County. She has been named Winner in 2021 and 2023 by Platinum Top 50 Austin which recognizes REALTORS® for their success in real estate through sales, service, leadership and philanthropy in their community. The majority of Janis’ business comes from past clients and referrals because of their positive experience with working alongside her in the buying and selling process.
Prior to joining Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, she spent 20 years with another International franchise. She led a successful Team for 8 years and has been consistently recognized as a Top Producer, not only in Bastrop County but also in the Central Texas area, in residential and farm and ranch sales.
As the daughter of a West Point Colonel and former Inspector General at Ft. Sam Houston, and as a 3rd generation REALTOR®, Janis learned the importance of discipline, integrity and character at an early age. Her foundation in the business world started with the Fortune 500 giants 3M, Lanier Worldwide and Xerox. During her 30 year career in the business equipment industry, Janis developed skills in operations and sales management, customer service, leadership, communications, marketing and negotiations.
Janis and her husband, Charles, moved to their ranch in Smithville in 1975. They have seen Bastrop County grow and prosper over the years. They have both played an active part in the Bastrop and Smithville communities. Charles retired as the Bastrop County Criminal District Attorney after 25 years of public service and now spends his time ranching and golfing. They enjoy traveling to Hawaii each year to spend quality time together. In her spare time, Janis also enjoys golfing, cooking and swimming.

About Me

2021 was a banner year for Janis Penick. In addition to celebrating 50 years of marriage with her husband, Charles, this marked her 20-year anniversary as a REALTOR® and she enthusiastically began a new chapter in her career by joining Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty.
As the daughter of a West Point Colonel and former Inspector General at Ft. Sam Houston, and as a 3rd generation REALTOR®, Janis learned the importance of discipline, integrity and character at an early age. Her foundation in the business world started with the Fortune 500 giants 3M, Lanier Worldwide and Xerox. During her career in the business equipment industry, Janis developed skills in operations and sales management, customer service, leadership, problem-solving, communications, marketing, and negotiation. After spending 30 years in corporate America, she decided to follow in the footsteps of her Mother and Grandmother and began her real estate career in 2001.
She has led an award-winning Team for the past 8 years and has been consistently recognized as the Top Producing Team in the Residential and Farm and Ranch categories, not only in Bastrop County, but also in the Austin area by placing as the #1 Team for 2020 with an international franchise. She was also a Platinum Top 50 winner in 2021.
Janis specializes in luxury residential listings, historic properties, country estates and farm and ranch properties in Bastrop County and the surrounding areas. She has earned prestigious industry designations for these specializations which include Accredited Land Consultant, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate REALTOR® Institute, Senior Real Estate Specialist and she also has her Broker’s license. She believes the most important quality is listening to her client’s criteria and focusing on helping them to achieve their goals.

My Market Areas

Bastrop, Fayette

ZIP Codes

78602, 78612, 78616, 78621, 78653, 78659, 78662, 78941, 78945, 78957, 78959, 78963

Neighborhoods

Circle D, ColoVista Country Club, Doty River Estates, Double Eagle, Historic Bastrop, Historic La Grange, Historic Smithville, Hunter's Crossing, Hunters Crossing, Jacob's Landing, Martin's Meadow, Pecan Park, Pine Forest, Pine Oak Estates, Pine View Estates, River Crossing, Riverside Grove, Rocking S, Tahitian Village, The Arbors at Dogwood Creek, The Colony, The Forest at Colorado Crossing, The Homestead at Hobbs Creek, Woodlands

Representation

Buyers and Sellers

Languages

English