Dear Ranch Owner,
In the Texas Hill Country, legacy ranches are rare and the people qualified to represent them are even more rare. My name is Dub Suttle, and for more than 50 years, I’ve been valuing, analyzing, and selling ranches and commercial properties across Bexar, Kimble, Kinney, Bandera, Blanco, Gillespie, Kerr, Edwards, Medina, Dimmit, Zavala, LaSalle, Frio, Uvalde, and Real Counties. I’m not just a broker, I’m an MAI-designated appraiser, a credential earned only by the most experienced and trusted valuation professionals in the country.
That combination, a half a century of brokerage experience and elite-level appraisal expertise gives my clients a decisive advantage. When I represent your property, I bring a level of precision, market knowledge, and negotiation strength that most brokers simply cannot match.
The real estate market in these areas remain one of the strongest in Texas. High-net-worth buyers from across the nation are actively seeking turnkey, high-quality ranches with live water, improved habitat, luxury homes, and large contiguous acreage. Properties that are properly positioned and professionally represented continue to command top-tier prices, often exceeding seller expectations.
What I deliver for property owners:
• Valuation accuracy grounded in decades of appraisal and market analysis
• Strategic, data-driven pricing that positions your property at the top of the market
• High end marketing tailored to affluent, qualified buyers
• Professional mapping, photography, and presentation that elevate your property above competing listings
• Deep regional expertise in the exact market area where your property is located
• Discreet representation for sellers who prefer privacy
• A 50 year track record of closing complex, high-value property transactions
In addition to brokerage, I also provide full appraisal services. As an MAI-designated appraiser, I am uniquely qualified to assist property owners with a wide range of valuation needs, including:
• Property division or settlement
• Estate planning and estate tax valuations
• Partial interest valuations (undivided interests, family partnerships, fractional ownership)
• Retrospective (historical date) appraisals
• Gift and charitable contribution valuations
• Litigation support and expert witness services
• Valuations for financial, legal, or family purposes
These assignments require precision, credibility, and deep market knowledge, qualities that come only from decades of experience and the highest level of professionalism in the appraisal industry.
Whether you are planning ahead, settling an estate, dividing property among family members, or simply need to know what your property is truly worth, I can provide a confidential, defensible, and thoroughly researched valuation. I know what separates a property that sells for a fair price from one that sells for a premium. It’s not luck. It’s not timing. It’s expert representation, the right broker, the right strategy, and the right understanding of what your property is truly worth.
If you’ve considered selling or need a trusted professional to handle your appraisal needs I’d welcome the opportunity to visit your property. No pressure. No obligation. Just straight, honest insight from someone who has spent a lifetime studying and selling Hill Country properties. Your property deserves a broker with experience, expertise, and results. Your property deserves Suttle and Company. A copy of my qualifications is attached to this letter.
Sincerely,
C. Dub Suttle, MAI, Broker
Suttle and Company
1260 Highway 83 South
Leakey, Texas 78873
830 279 3156
QUALIFICATIONS OF C.DUB SUTTLE MAI SRA
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- Texas A & I University 1968 – 1970
- Southwest Texas Jr. College 1966 - 1968
COURSES TAKEN RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL:
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Course I-A
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Course VIII
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Capitalization Theory
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Case Studies
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Report Writing
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Standards of Practice
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Lotus 123
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, R41-C seminar
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Ad Valorem Tax seminar
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Farm and Ranch seminar
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, HP 12C seminar
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Cash Equivalency Techniques
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Mortgage Equity Techniques
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Rates, Ratios, and Reasonableness
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Range Management
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Market Analysis
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Applied Sales Comparison
- American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Commercial Construction
- The Appraisal Institute, Rate Extraction seminar
- The Appraisal Institute, Appraising Complex Residential Properties
- The Appraisal Institute, Subdivision Analysis
- The Appraisal Institute, Residential Design and Functional Utility
- The Appraisal Institute, Internet Strategies for Real Estate Appraisers
- The Appraisal Institute, Appraising from blueprints and specifications
- The Appraisal Institute, FHA and the Appraisal Process
- The Appraisal Institute, GIS in Real Estate
- The Appraisal Institute, Valuation of Detrimental Conditions in Real Estate
- The Appraisal Institute, Analyzing Operating Expenses
- The Appraisal Institute, Feasibility, Market Value, Investment Timing, Option Value
- The Appraisal Institute, Special Purpose Properties
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Course A-30
- The Appraisal Institute, Appraising Manufactured Housing
- The Appraisal Institute, Appraising Distressed Real Estate
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Livestock Ranch Analysis
- The Appraisal Institute, Appraising Nursing Facilities
- The Appraisal Institute, Small Hotel/Motel Valuation
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Course A-110
- ERC, The Relocation Training Program
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Conservation Easements
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Course A-290
- The Appraisal Institute, Eminent Domain and Condemnation
- The Appraisal Institute, The Appraiser as Expert Witness, Preparation & Testimony
- The Appraisal Institute, Litigation Appraising, Specialized Topics and Applications
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Appraising Natural Resources
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Vineyard and Winery Valuation
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Course A-301, The Cost Approach
- The Appraisal Institute, Defensible Approaches to Value
- The Appraisal Institute, Review Theory – General
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Wind, Water, Wildlife, and Minerals
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Cannabis Farms and Operations
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Sales Comparison Approach
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Market Area and Industry Analysis
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Valuation of Permanent Plantings
- The Appraisal Institute, Transferred Value, Law of Conservation of Cost
- Texas Alliance of Land Brokers, Mineral Rights
- Texas Alliance of Land Brokers, Advanced Water Rights for Brokers/Appraisers
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, the Income Approach
- The Appraisal Institute, Appraisal of Medical Offices
- American Society of Farm Managers/Rural Appraisers, Sales Database and Mapping
- Realtors Land Institute, Fundamentals of Land Brokerage
- Realtors Land Institute, Land Investment Analysis
- Realtors Land Institute, Transitional Land Real Estate
- Realtors Land Institute, Subdivision Land Development
DESIGNATIONS HELD:
- The Appraisal Institute, SRA
- The Appraisal Institute, MAI #7595
- Realtors Institute of Texas, GRI #5777
- State Certified, TX 1321062-G
- Texas Brokers License #167555
POSITIONS HELD:
- Former Board Member Odessa Jaycee’s
- Former Business Manager/Chaperone Miss West Texas
- Former Board Member Odessa Board of Realtors
- Former Real Estate Instructor Odessa College
- Former Instructor San Antonio Board of Realtors
- Past Master Leakey Lodge #622
- Past District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District 54
- Former LISD Board Member
- Former Board Member Real County Appraisal District
- Current Board Member Real Edwards Underground Water Conservation District
- Current Board Member Realtors Land Institute Texas
- Current Member Texas Realtors Professional Standards Committee
Meet Kathy Suttle – Broker Associate | Suttle & Company Real Estate
Some people choose the Texas Hill Country…
But for Kathy Suttle, it has always been home.
Kathy came to the small community of Leakey when she was just five years old. Her family’s roots in the Reagan Wells area go all the way back to the early 1900s. Growing up on the historic Rose Ranch, she spent her childhood exploring the mountains, following deer trails, catching crawdads in the creek, and ending summer days with a swim in the Frio River swimming hole.
Those early adventures created a lifelong love for the land, the river, and the tight-knit community that makes the Texas Hill Country such a special place to live.
Before entering real estate, Kathy served the community for 11 years with Leakey ISD, working in the Special Education Department and driving a school bus — touching the lives of many local families along the way.
In 2003, Kathy and her husband Dub Suttle opened Suttle & Company Real Estate, built on the belief that real estate should be personal, honest, and rooted in community. Kathy later earned her Broker’s License in 2013 and continues to help buyers and sellers navigate one of the most important investments of their lives.
Kathy holds several professional designations including:
• GRI – Graduate REALTOR® Institute
• CNE – Certified Negotiation Expert
• Member of the Realtors Land Institute
These credentials, combined with decades of local knowledge, allow her to guide clients through everything from ranch land to riverfront retreats.
But at the heart of Kathy’s work is something even more meaningful — relationships.
“I believe that buying or selling real estate is one of the most important investments you will make. I will stand by you from start to finish and hope our relationship becomes a friendship long after closing.” – Kathy Suttle
When she’s not working with clients, Kathy and Dub enjoy time with their seven children, spouses, and 13 grandchildren (with one more on the way!). They love traveling, gardening, listening to classic country music, and spending quiet evenings in the Frio Canyon they call home.
At Suttle & Company, clients truly become neighbors.
Wife, mom, small-town girl, and Realtor,let me introduce myself. My name is Elly Metcalf Wilson.
I was born in Manistique, Michigan, the youngest of six children. In the summer of 1984, my mom moved our family to the small Texas Hill Country town of Johnson City. At the time, I had no idea that move would become one of the greatest blessings of my life.
Although Michigan's Upper Peninsula will always hold a special place in my heart - especially the cherished visits back home to see my father,growing up in a small Texas town shaped who I am today. Johnson City gave me the kind of childhood where everyone truly knows your name, and it's where my love for small-town living began.
My professional journey started during high school when I had the opportunity to work for the City of Johnson City. What began as a part-time position eventually led to my role as Assistant City Secretary and Court Clerk, and the people I worked with quickly became like family.
Life took a wonderful turn during the summer of 1996 at the well-known Leakey Jubilee Fourth of July celebration. Thanks to a mutual friend, I met the love of my life,and as they say, the rest is history. In May of 2001, we were married, and within months we moved to his hometown of Leakey, where our life together truly began.
Together we started our family-owned water well drilling business and began raising our two wonderful children in the peaceful and beautiful Frio Canyon area. Both of our children attended school in Leakey Independent School District from kindergarten through graduation, which made our connection to this community even stronger.
Along the way, I also had the privilege of working for the Real County Appraisal District until our daughter was born in 2006. I then embraced the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom while continuing to help with our family business.
Today, both of our children have graduated from high school and are beginning their own journeys into adulthood. Our son is working on a tugboat, and our daughter is attending college. Watching them grow into hardworking young adults has been one of the greatest blessings of our lives.
I proudly serve as a Realtor Associate with Suttle and Company, helping clients buy and sell property throughout the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
My background working with local government, the appraisal district, and operating our own business has given me valuable insight into property values, land, and the local market. More importantly, it has prepared me to serve my clients with honesty, dedication, and the kind of small-town hospitality where clients truly become neighbors and friends.
Now that we are empty nesters, my husband and I enjoy spending as much time as possible with our family and loved ones, cherishing the moments together as we grow older.
Helping people find their place in the Texas Hill Country is truly a blessing. Whether you are searching for a home, land, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, I would be honored to help you find your own piece of Heaven on Earth here in Leakey and the surrounding areas.
Because once you experience the beauty, peace, and community
of the Frio Canyon...
you may just decide to call it home.