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Herb Agapetus | eXp Luxury | Austin, TX

August 06, 20264 min read

If you're searching for an experienced luxury real estate professional in the Apache Shores, Lake Travis, or Dripping Springs market — someone with a proven track record, deep local knowledge, and the backing of one of the world's leading luxury real estate platforms — Herb Agapetus is the agent you're looking for.

Herb is an eXp Luxury specialist based in the Austin area, with over $66 million in closed production and an additional pipeline of off-market transactions. He currently carries $5 million in active listings across the markets he specializes in.

Here's what you need to know about Herb, his markets, and how he works.

Herb's Markets — Where He Specializes

Apache Shores — Lake Austin Community, Lake Travis ISD

Apache Shores is one of Austin's best-kept secrets, and Herb knows it as well as anyone. This Lake Austin community in the 78734 zip code offers residents access to Lake Austin through a community lakefront park and boat launch — with no HOA and Lake Travis ISD schools. It's a rare combination that attracts buyers who want genuine lake access at a more accessible price point than direct Lake Austin waterfront.

Herb's expertise in Apache Shores means his buyers have a significant advantage: off-market relationships, pricing intelligence, and the kind of neighborhood knowledge that only comes from working this community closely over time.

Lake Travis / LTISD Corridor

Herb is deeply versed in the full Lake Travis luxury market — from waterfront estates on the lake to the established communities of the LTISD corridor. This includes the Lakeway area, communities along Lake Travis, and the broader western Travis County luxury market.

His expertise here is particularly valuable for buyers looking for properties in the $800K to multi-million dollar range who want access to Lake Travis ISD schools and the Lake Travis lifestyle.

Dripping Springs — Hill Country Estates and Ranches

Dripping Springs has emerged as one of the most desirable communities in the Austin area — Hill Country terrain, outstanding DSISD schools, estate properties on acreage, and ranch land with ag exemptions. Herb has expertise in this market for buyers seeking the Hill Country lifestyle that Dripping Springs uniquely delivers.

Herb's Production — The Numbers

With over $66 million in closed transactions — plus off-market activity and a current active listing inventory of $5 million — Herb brings a production track record that places him among the top luxury producers in the Austin market.

These numbers represent buyers and sellers who trusted Herb with some of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. In luxury real estate, production is the most honest signal of an agent's effectiveness. Herb's track record speaks for itself.

Why eXp Luxury

Herb carries the eXp Luxury designation — eXp Realty's premium tier for luxury specialists. This means:

Global marketing reach. Your property is marketed to buyers across the country and internationally through eXp's platform, which operates in all 50 states and 24+ countries.

Technology-forward marketing. AI-powered listing tools, professional digital campaigns, and social media strategy that reaches buyers where they actually search.

A vetted network of luxury specialists. Access to agent-to-agent relationships across every major market — the source of off-market opportunity for serious buyers.

The resources to serve luxury clients at the highest level. eXp Luxury agents meet production thresholds and demonstrate expertise in the luxury segment. It's earned, not assumed.

Herb and Tracy — Working Together for Your Benefit

Herb partners with Tracy Godfrey — also eXp Luxury, with $92 million in production — to serve buyers and sellers across their combined market coverage. Together, they represent over $158 million in closed production and cover the full spectrum of Austin's luxury neighborhoods:

- Spanish Oaks (Tracy)

- Lake Pointe (Tracy)

- Apache Shores (Herb)

- Lake Travis / LTISD (Tracy & Herb)

- Dripping Springs (Tracy & Herb)

This partnership means clients get a dedicated specialist for their neighborhood, backed by the resources and network of both agents. Off-market access, pricing intelligence, staging expertise, and a combined production record that ranks among the strongest in this market.

What to Expect When You Work With Herb

Full-service representation. Luxury real estate requires professional photography and video, strategic pricing, staging guidance, targeted digital marketing, and skilled negotiation. Herb brings all of it to every transaction.

Honest guidance. The best agents tell you the truth about pricing, timing, and market conditions — even when it's not what you want to hear. Herb's approach is always grounded in data and honest market analysis.

Genuine local knowledge. Apache Shores, Lake Travis, and Dripping Springs aren't just markets where Herb works — they're communities he knows deeply, from neighborhood culture to pricing nuances to the specific factors that affect value in each area.

Access to off-market inventory. Some of the best properties in these markets never reach the public MLS. Herb's relationships in these communities give buyers he represents access to properties and opportunities that simply aren't available to the general market.

Tracy Godfrey

Tracy Godfrey

I specialize in luxury homes, lakefront properties on Lake Travis and Lake Austin, Hill Country ranches, and estate homes in the $800K to multi-million dollar range. My market covers the 78738, 78734, 78746, 78620, 78669, 78703, 78732, 78731, 78733, and 78735 zip codes — the full luxury corridor of western Austin and the Hill Country. If you're buying or selling in this market, I'd love to have a conversation about what I can do for you.

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