Texas Historic Homes / For Home Sellers

Historic
Home Sellers

Every historic home has a story. Discover a thoughtful approach to marketing and selling a distinctive Texas property.

Historic Properties Texas Real Estate Property Marketing
Explore Selling Services
Historic Victorian home in Smithville, Texas
Historic Texas Architecture · Murray Burleson Home Archive

Selling Historic Texas Homes

TX

Historic Property Marketing
Texas Heritage and Real Estate

The Art of Historic Home Marketing

Every Historic Home Deserves the Right Buyer

Marketing and selling a Texas historic home is often more of an art than a science. They are not for every buyer. But they’re perfect if you market your property the right way to the right people. Not everyone has the same level of expertise with historic properties. Believe it or not, many agents and brokerages still regard historic real estate as a hard sell proposition simply because it doesn’t have the newest construction and smart technology.

Marketing Historic Properties

What Makes Historic Homes Different

01 / ARCHITECTURE

Distinctive Character

Historic homes offer architectural features, craftsmanship, and character that distinguish them from newer construction.

02 / STORYTELLING

A Unique History

A home's past owners, architectural details, and historical connections can become part of its marketing story.

03 / TARGETED MARKETING

The Right Audience

Reaching buyers who appreciate historic properties is an important part of successfully marketing a distinctive home.

Historic Texas home architectural details
Historic Home Architectural Details · Texas Historic Homes Archive

Historic Homes / Their Stories

Every Home Has a Story to Tell

On the other hand, historic houses have a unique story to tell. They have more legacy and quirkiness. There's the occasional famous past owners or house guests and hidden rooms. Homebuyers love to hear the great stories of historic homes. And Betty Saenz knows how to research those stories and share them with potential buyers.

Contact Betty

Specialized Real Estate

Local
Expert

Texas Historic Home Specialist

Knowledge and Research for Historic Properties

Selling a historic home takes research and planning on the part of the home buyer and their real estate agent. Betty Saenz is a Texas Realtor® who specializes in historic homes. She is a certified Texas Historic Home Specialist through Preservation Dallas. She has the knowledge and research tools necessary to successfully market houses in older and historic neighborhoods.

Texas Historic Homes / Seller Services

How Betty Can Help You Sell a Historic Home

As a Texas Historic Home Specialist, Betty Saenz can help you by:

01 / PROPERTY MARKETING

Professional Marketing Materials

Creating marketing materials, a webpage, and real estate listing.

02 / ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

Highlight Historic Architecture

Explaining to buyers the architectural features and benefits of historic home construction.

03 / HISTORICAL RESEARCH

Research the Home's History

Researching the history of the home and sharing its unique story.

04 / PRESENTATION

Professional Property Presentation

Staging your home for professional photography, open houses, and historic home tours.

05 / BUYER OUTREACH

Reach Interested Historic Home Buyers

Contacting existing list of interested historic homebuyers and investors.

06 / COMMUNITY NETWORKING

Connect With Historic Preservation Groups

Networking with historic home societies and clubs throughout Central Texas.

Historic Home Marketing

The
Right
Story

Strategic Property Presentation

Presenting the Value of Your Historic Property

Marketing a historic property involves more than showcasing its physical features.

Researching its history, presenting its architectural character, and connecting with interested buyers are central to the approach described in Betty's guide.

01 / Research

Property History

02 / Presentation

Professional Photography

03 / Marketing

Listing and Property Website

04 / Connections

Buyer and Preservation Networks

Historic Archive

Texas

Historic Property Selling Guide
Texas Historic Homes Archive

Texas Historic Homes Archive

Historic Home Selling Resources

Betty's original article discusses the special approach involved in marketing and selling historic homes.

Her guidance on architectural features, historical research, professional presentation, and buyer outreach has been preserved in this page.

Historic Archive — Current Home Pricing

Information in this archive should not be treated as a current real estate market report. Property prices and availability can change over time.

Scroll below for current pricing of homes for sale NOW in Texas.

View Current Homes for Sale

Texas Historic Homes

Ready to Sell Your Historic Home?

Contact Betty Saenz, Texas Historic Home Specialist, to discuss marketing and selling your distinctive Texas property.

Call Betty at 512-785-5050 or contact her online for more information.

Contact Betty
Betty Saenz, Texas Historic Home Specialist