I’m Chard Hardin, owner of Caring Transitions of San Marcos & Kyle, and my journey here has been anything but traditional. I began my professional life as an entrepreneur, opening my first bar at the age of 22 with my aunt and successfully running it for nearly a decade. After moving to Austin and opening a second location, I faced personal challenges that led me to reevaluate everything. Hitting rock bottom gave me a new perspective, and rebuilding from that point taught me the value of resilience, purpose, and service.
That fresh start brought me into the real estate world, where I found a completely different kind of impact. Helping people buy homes and build stable futures was a powerful shift. Over the years, I helped lead an office of 180 agents and eventually launched my own brokerage, UCAN Realty Group. The name represents a core belief I now live by: no matter what you’ve been through, you can rebuild, you can move forward, and you can thrive.
Caring Transitions is a natural extension of that mission. It’s a business rooted in care, trust, and support—exactly the kind of values I’ve worked hard to uphold. Through this new chapter, I help seniors and their families during one of life’s most overwhelming seasons, managing everything from home transitions to estate services with respect and compassion.
When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my family. My partner Kody and I are proud parents to our son, Jonas, and we make the most of our weekends together, whether it's out at the ranch or relaxing by the coast. At Caring Transitions of San Marcos & Kyle, our goal is simple: to serve others with honesty, empathy, and the belief that every next step forward matters.