Dripping Springs has transformed over the past decade from a quiet Hill Country community into one of the most sought-after addresses in the greater Austin market. Its highly regarded school district, scenic terrain, relative affordability compared to inner West Austin, and small-town character have drawn families, retirees, and remote workers in significant numbers -- and the real estate market has responded accordingly. For buyers and sellers navigating Dripping Springs, Lori Wakefield of Keller Williams Realty is a trusted and experienced advisor with deep roots in the surrounding corridor.
Lori has been a resident of the greater Austin area since 1979 and a licensed real estate professional since 2005. Her transaction history includes properties throughout Dripping Springs and the surrounding communities, and she understands how Dripping Springs fits into the broader West Austin market -- how it compares to Bee Cave and Lakeway in terms of price per square foot, lot sizes, commute realities, and community character. For buyers deciding between these communities, that comparative perspective is genuinely valuable and difficult to find in an agent who works only one submarket.
Dripping Springs also attracts a significant number of buyers from out of state who are drawn by its Hill Country setting, the reputation of Dripping Springs ISD, and the lifestyle it offers. Lori has extensive experience guiding relocating buyers through the Texas purchase process -- including buyers arriving from California, New York, Colorado, and beyond -- and she brings the same patient, educational approach to every client who is new to this market. Clients describe her as someone who "took the time to explain everything so that we understood our transaction every step of the way."
She holds multiple professional designations including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), and Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI). In 2026 she was named to Real Trends Top Agents and the Austin Platinum Top 50, and is consistently ranked in the Keller Williams Top 10 for closed production at the Lake Travis market center. She is also a Five Star Real Estate Agent, a recognition earned through client evaluations and awarded to fewer than 7% of agents in the market.
For buyers searching for the right home in Dripping Springs and for sellers ready to move on, Lori Wakefield delivers the local knowledge, professional credentials, and straight-talking counsel this market deserves. Start the conversation at loriwakefield.com.
Lori Wakefield, REALTOR | Keller Williams Lake Travis | 512.657.4455