JANELLE SMITH

REALTOR®

A little about me...

I grew up on a farm in Central Minnesota, where I learned the value of hard work and community. After graduation, I moved to Minneapolis to attend the Aveda Institute for Cosmetology, and during that time, I also joined the Army Reserves. After earning my Cosmetology License, I headed to Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, followed by Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Hood—where I became a Nationally Certified EMT and a Certified Surgical Tech.

After my military training, I moved to Austin and spent the next 20 years doing what I loved—working as a hairdresser. In 2005, my husband and I moved to Bertram, and soon after, we welcomed our son and daughter. I became a stay-at-home mom, which has truly been the most rewarding job of all.

Now that our kids are older, I’ve shifted into a career in Real Estate—bringing with me a lifetime of experience in the service industry. I’ve watched the incredible growth and transformation of the Austin, Hill Country, and Highland Lakes areas over nearly three decades. I bought my first home in Lago Vista at 21, and since then, my husband and I have built our homestead and ranch in Bertram and invested in properties across Burnet, College Station, and Inks Lake.

Whether you’re buying your first home, searching for your dream property, investing in rentals, or exploring land or lake homes, I’m here to help. My passion is supporting people through major life moments, and I’m committed to making your real estate journey as smooth and successful as possible.