Lakeway & West Austin’s Premier Real Estate Group
The Winnett Group Real Estate Brokerage was formed by its owner H.J. (Jerry) Winnett in 1998. Jerry has over 46 years of experience selling Lakeway properties. He began his career in 1978 with the Lakeway Real Estate Corporation, which was selling the remainder of the Yaupon Golf course homesites. In 1980, Lakeway Company reached an agreement with Jack Nicklaus and the Golden Bear Corporation, which created the Hills of Lakeway, the first Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Community in Texas. Jerry was top producer for the Lakeway Real Estate Co. for 10 consecutive years and served as Director of Sales overseeing sales and marketing for the Hills of Lakeway. After marketing all the remaining land, including Rough Hollow, previously owned by the Lakeway Company for The Hillwood Company and Ross Perot Jr., Jerry formed the Winnett Group in 1998.
In 2000, the Winnett Group worked with Five Star Ltd. (Developer) and once again, Jack Nicklaus and his son Jackie II, to develop and market all 400 plus homesites in the Flintrock Falls community.
Today, the firm also consists of Broker associate Jim Weems, who began his career in 1975 with The Lakeway Company, where he served as Sales Manager for the Houston office and later became Director of Sales for Lakeway Real Estate. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and history regarding the Lakeway community to his clients.
The reputation of the Winnett Group is one of integrity based on professional, genuine customer care. The Winnett Group truly offers the best personalized service available.