About

OUR STORY

In 1973, Bill Bartlett made what he'd later call the second-best decision of his life: leaving a promising career in life insurance with Farm Bureau in Brownwood, Texas to open his own real estate office in Belton. His first best decision, he'd always say, was marrying his wife, Ruth.

That leap of faith became Bill Bartlett Real Estate, built on a straightforward belief: do the work right, treat people well, and serve the community you're part of. It's a philosophy that has shaped every decision this company has made in the fifty-plus years since.

In 1982, we moved our office from Belton to Salado: closer to the community Bill had always called home. A decade later, in 1992, we joined CENTURY 21, becoming the brokerage known today as CENTURY 21 Bill Bartlett. What hasn't changed through any of it is the standard we hold ourselves to. Today, the brokerage Bill founded is a three-generation family business with six full-service agents covering the full breadth of Central Texas real estate: residential, farm and ranch, land, luxury, and commercial properties throughout Salado, Bell County, and the surrounding Central Texas area. We're a small, close-knit office, and that's intentional. Every agent here shares the same commitment to professionalism, continuing education, and genuine client care that this company was built on. When you work with one of us, you're working with someone who is fully invested in your outcome, not just your transaction.

Our reputation in this community wasn't handed to us. It was built one client, one relationship, and one honest deal at a time, over more than five decades. We're grateful to be part of this community, and we don't take that lightly. Salado has given us a lot over the past five decades. Being a good neighbor, a reliable resource, and a brokerage people can count on is our way of giving back.

We'd love the opportunity to help you with whatever comes next.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

We are a multi-specialty office with six agents holding a wide range of knowledge and expertise. Whatever brings you to us, we have someone genuinely well-suited to help.

• Residential Real Estate
• Farm, Ranch & Land
• Luxury Properties
• Golf Course Properties
• First-Time Homebuyers
• Move-Up Buyers
• Downsizers
• Inherited Properties
• Senior Relocation
• Military Relocation
• New Construction Homes
• Builder Representation
• Commercial Real Estate

OUR AGENTS

Melanie Kirchmeier

Broker/Owner  |  37 Years of Experience

Melanie Kirchmeier is the Broker/Owner of CENTURY 21 Bill Bartlett and a highly experienced real estate professional serving Salado, Belton, and Temple. Licensed since 1989 and a Broker since 1998, she has sold more than $150 million in career transaction volume and ranks in the top 3% of Central Texas MLS agents over the past five years. Melanie represents buyers and sellers across a wide range of specialties including residential and commercial real estate, luxury homes, golf-course homes, investment properties and inherited properties, as well as first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and downsizers. She holds the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designations, is a graduate of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program, and has earned 9+ years of CENTURION® Producer honors through CENTURY 21, the 2014 Temple-Belton REALTOR® of the Year award, and the 2018 Salado Community Builder Award. Her client reputation includes 100+ reviews on RealSatisfied with a 5-star rating.

Sue Ellen Slagel

Broker Associate  |  27 Years of Experience

Sue Ellen Slagel, Broker Associate, brings more than 25 years of experience serving buyers and sellers in Salado, Belton, and Temple. She has closed approximately 500 career transactions and achieved more than $145 million in total sales volume, ranking in the top 10% of agents in the Central Texas MLS over the past five years. Primarily focused on listings, Sue Ellen specializes in luxury homes, golf course properties, small acreage properties, inherited properties, downsizers, and senior relocation, providing strategic marketing, skilled negotiation, and knowledgeable guidance throughout the selling process. She holds the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP) designations and has received CENTURY 21's Masters Emerald, Masters Diamond, and Quality Service Awards. Her commitment to clients is reflected in more than 130 reviews and a 5-star rating on RealSatisfied.

Paul Schoenrock

Accredited Land Consultant  |  20 Years of Experience

Paul Schoenrock is a real estate agent with over 20 years of experience and a strong reputation throughout Bell County. Licensed since 2006, Paul serves clients in Salado and Bell County, as well as Williamson, Falls, Milam, McLennan, and Coryell Counties. As an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) — one of only seven agents in Bell County to hold the designation — Paul specializes in farm and ranch properties, large acreage, commercial real estate, income-producing property, land development and new-construction homes, and residential real estate. He has produced more than $140 million in career transaction volume, ranks in the top 35 agents in the Central Texas MLS over the past five years, and has earned 10 CENTURION^® Producer Awards, CENTURION^® Honor Society recognition, and Quality Service Producer and Quality Service Pinnacle Producer honors through CENTURY 21. Paul has earned more than 100 verified client reviews with a five-star rating on RealSatisfied.

Savannah Hennig

Broker Associate  |  12 Years of Experience

Savannah Hennig, Broker Associate, is a third-generation real estate professional with deep roots in Salado and Central Texas. Having joined her family’s brokerage full-time in 2014 and holding a Broker License since 2022, Savannah has over 12 years of experience serving Salado, Temple, Belton, Georgetown, rural Bell County, and the surrounding area. She has closed approximately 275 transactions representing nearly $100 million in sales volume and ranks among the top 3% of agents in the Central Texas MLS over the past five years, and top 1.5% in 2026. Savannah specializes in residential real estate including luxury properties, first-time homebuyers, new construction, and military relocation. She holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation, is a graduate of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program, and has earned CENTURY 21's Masters Diamond, CENTURION®, and Quality Service Awards, along with 120+ verified client reviews and a five-star rating across RealSatisfied, Realtor.com, and Zillow.

Beverly Wallace

Broker Associate  |  11 Years of Experience

Beverly Wallace is a Broker Associate and trusted Central Texas real estate professional with more than 11 years of experience as a licensed agent. She brings a uniquely diverse professional background to her real estate career: 16 years as a secondary math teacher, a State Certified General Appraiser (the highest appraiser designation possible), and owner of a successful photography business. After joining CENTURY 21 Bill Bartlett in 2015, that combination of analytical precision and eye for detail has made her exceptionally effective for both buyers and sellers. With approximately 300 career transactions and more than $75 million in career sales, Beverly works with both buyers and sellers throughout Salado, Bell County, and surrounding Central Texas communities. specializing in luxury homes, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizing, investment properties, land and ranches, new construction, and golf-course properties. She ranks in the top 4% of Central Texas MLS agents over the past five years, and top 2% in 2026, and holds CENTURION®, Masters Diamond, and Quality Service Producer honors from CENTURY 21. Her reputation includes over 100 verified client reviews with a five-star rating across RealSatisfied, Realtor.com and Zillow. Before real estate, Beverly spent 16 years as an educator and later became a State Certified General Appraiser.

Heath Haverland

Broker Associate  |  10 Years of Experience

Heath Haverland is an experienced Central Texas real estate broker associate serving Salado, all of Bell County, and the surrounding communities. He spent a decade as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Killeen Fire Department before channeling that same calm-under-pressure, solutions-first mindset into real estate in 2016. Now with more than 10 years of real estate experience and over $65 million in career sales, Heath has built his business around three core values: loyalty, determination, and integrity. He specializes in residential home sales and purchases, new construction buyer and builder representation, farm & ranch properties, and light commercial real estate. His track record includes multi-million-dollar production at Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond levels, including more than $7 million in annual volume three times, more than $10 million twice, and more than $15 million once, and he ranks in the top 4% of Central Texas MLS agents over the past five years. Heath has earned more than 20 five-star reviews on Zillow, and stays active in the community as Vice President of Salado Youth Baseball & Softball and board member of Salado Mills HOA.

HELPING YOU MAKE SMART MOVES

WHEN IT'S TIME TO SELL 

Selling your property isn’t just any simple transaction. It’s a big decision, filled with hopes, timelines, and sometimes a little uncertainty. That’s where we come in.

Our full-time agents are fully committed to helping you reach your goals. We don’t just list properties. We represent your interests, work hard to deliver top results, and do our best to make the process as simple and enjoyable as possible.

When you list with us, you get more than a sign in the yard. You get full-service representation. 

• SMART PRICING STRATEGY: We use current market data and deep local insight to help you price your home effectively, attracting the most amount of buyers while maximizing your return.
• PROFESSIONAL MARKETING: We invest in marketing across multiple platforms for maximum exposure. We actively market your listing until we’ve secured you the best deal.
• SCHEDULING & SCREENING: Showing management is made easy and secure, with you in the know and in control. We also help ensure potential buyers are serious and financially ready. 
• EXPERT NEGOTIATION: We negotiate contracts with your best interests in mind. Our job is to protect you and your bottom line.
• CONTRACT & CLOSING MANAGEMENT: We handle every detail to ensure your transaction stays on track and stress-free. We track deadlines, make sure all contract terms are met, stay on alert for red flags, and get ahead of any potential problems so the last thing you have to do is worry.
• ONGOING COMMUNICATION: We strongly believe that communication is key. You’ll never be left wondering what’s happening because you’ll be frequently informed and updated.

WHEN IT'S TIME TO BUY

Buying a home or property is a big step, and whether it’s your first or your fifth, it helps to have someone in your corner. Our mission is to open up possibilities you didn’t know existed, guide you through every step, and protect your interests like they’re our own. 

UNLOCK THE BENEFITS OF BUYER REPRESENTATION

Without an agent, you might miss out on critical insights, unknowingly skip protections in the contract, or overpay. But when you hire your own representative, you gain access to the full benefits of an agent-client relationship, as opposed to just having someone open the door and give you the facts. 

• FULL GUIDANCE: One of the many benefits of representation is the expert advice that comes with it. As a client, you benefit from our professional, experienced insight, better informing your decisions throughout the process.
• FULL ACCESS: When you have a question or want to see a property, we’ll be just a text or phone call away. Your home search and transaction is our priority.
• A DEDICATED ADVOCATE: As your agent, our job is to promote your needs and protect your best interests. We look out for red flags, decode the fine print, and offer honest advice.
• THE HARD WORK – DONE FOR YOU: When you hire a full-time, full-service agent like us, all the heavy-lifting is done for you. If you come out of closing feeling like your transaction was easy, we know we did our job well!

OVER 8,000 CLIENTS SERVED

Our Values

• TEAMWORK: Many offices compete amongst themselves, producing a toxic environment to the detriment of the client. Not Here! We work fantastically with our clients, other brokerages, and ourselves. (besides, we have to see each other at Thanksgiving!)
• HONESTY: Our words can always be taken at face value. We strive for openness, so you can always stay informed. Even if the truth is inconvenient or difficult, it is our job to make sure you never worry if you have the full picture.
• PROFESSIONALISM: We are incredibly friendly, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a job to do. You will never need to worry whether we will be on time, how we hold ourselves in negotiations, or if we will ever lose our cool.
• LOYALTY: We will never lose sight of who our client is. Acting in our own self-interest is not only wrong but also an easy way to ruin a business. We will always have your back.
• RESPONSIVENESS: We make responding to not only our clients a priority but everyone else party to your transaction. Unfortunately, many brokerages overlook this important facet of being successful in our industry. We realize the quicker we respond, the quicker you’re in your dream home.
• INTEGRITY: Not only are our words true, but our actions always follow our words. If we say we’ll do something, we do it; if something changes, you’re the first to know. The last thing we want is for you ever to be blindsided.

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