LAURA EK
AUSTIN AREA Realtor®
Top 2.5% Producing Austin Agent with Waller House | Compass
Laura blends market expertise, data-driven strategies, agent relationships, and elevated marketing with a people-first approach to help you buy, sell, relocate, and settle into Austin with confidence.
Laura is a licensed Realtor® & marketing professional based in Austin, TX. Laura came to Austin from Southern California in 2017 and has welcomed Central Texas as home. She spent several years familiarizing herself with the city and its surrounding areas, embracing the vibrant culture and growing communities. Laura’s dedication, integrity, and professionalism combined with having a pulse on the current market trends makes her a valuable asset to her clients. With strong fellow agent connections, access to off-market or coming soon listings and knowledge of the area - she is a great resource for anyone buying, selling or relocating to Austin.
Laura’s passion for people and community led her from a degree in Communications into marketing and entrepreneurship. She has founded several creative businesses in the cosmetics and fashion industries, building expertise in business management, brand development, and client experience. These experiences have shaped her thoughtful, creative, and people-focused approach to real estate. After landing in Austin, Laura lead the social media strategy, website design, and community projects for two luxury brokers at Compass, gaining an extensive knowledge of Austin real estate world. She then transitioned into an agent role at Compass in 2021 and helped create the Waller House team & brand. She has now built a successful business all across the Austin area, helping many buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals.
Outside of real estate, Laura loves exploring Austin—from discovering a new taco spot or coffee shop to checking out local events and finding the perfect patio. A mom of three and the oldest of five siblings, she naturally brings an “older sister” or “cool mom” energy to her clients—and she truly has your back. When she’s not working, you’ll find her traveling, catching a concert, staying active, checking out a community event, or dreaming up her next home design project.
Why work with Laura?
Real, Approachable Support — Known for her dedication, integrity, and down-to-earth communication every step of the way.
Relocation & Buyer Specialist — Personal experience relocating to Austin, with insights to make your move smooth and stress-free.
Local Market Knowledge — Up-to-date on Austin’s neighborhoods, off-market or hidden gems, and market trends to help you buy and sell with confidence.
Marketing Expertise — A professional background in branding, social media, and design means your home will stand out from the crowd.
Community Connector — Passionate about local culture, businesses, and events, offering more than just real estate advice—she helps you feel at home.
Entrepreneurial Drive — Business-minded with a sharp eye for opportunity, strategy, and client experience.
CLIENT REVIEWS:
“We worked with Laura over several years - first looking for a home when we were not ready to buy, then finding a house to rent, and finally buying with her. She might be one of the most proactive people we've ever come across. We first met Laura at an open house - and while many agents follow up after open houses, there was something about Laura that made us know we wanted to work with her. We immediately appreciated her warmth and go-getter attitude - she was willing to go look at a wide range of homes even though our preferences were all over the map and we were clear that we were likely not ready to buy.
She consistently came up with new and creative solutions in a tough housing market, and she struck a careful balance between being proactive while not pushing us in any way. Laura has a keen eye for design and possibilities within a space. We greatly enjoyed working with Laura - and ultimately found the right home for us. We'd highly recommend her to anyone who wants an agent who is highly skilled, networked, and clearly loves the job!” - Buyer Clients 2026
“Laura did a fantastic job selling our home! She was referred to us by a close friend who similarly had an unsuccessful listing with another realtor. The contrast was night and day in terms of depth of market awareness and attention to detail from pricing to staging to negotiating the offer. I recommend her unequivocally and would absolutely work with her again.” - Seller Clients 2025
“Laura was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and went out of her way find the right home for me and my family. I had very specific needs in a specific neighborhood. Her and the entire Waller House team’s knowledge of that submarket really helped me put in a competitive bid. Laura built a relationship with the seller’s agent to help me win the house despite multiple offers. She also provided an excellent contractor for a quick rehab project. Highly recommend her and the entire team.” - Buyer Client 2023
“Stop looking for another realtor right now. Just stop. Because these are without a doubt the best realtors in Austin. My wife and I have had plenty of realtors in the past and none of them come close to the experience that Laura provided to us. She listened to everything we said that we wanted and went above and beyond to find homes that fit our needs and budget. The thing that impressed me the most about Laura was that she asked most of the questions to the builders of the homes we were looking at. She scrutinized every single home and would point out things that she thought weren't good enough. She carefully explained aspects of the home that we might not have thought of, and was very open and honest about the things she liked or didn't like. She would talk about how each home would fit our needs and the things she thought could be better.
Additionally, she sought to create good rapport with every person we interacted with. She was there for us during every step of the process; from searching, to walkthroughs, to inspections, and to closing. Finally, when we ran into some major difficulties with our lender she stepped up and immediately went to bat for us to try and get things resolved quickly and easily. The end result was that she got us an even better deal on an already amazing offer.
I couldn't be more happy with the service that we received. I will never recommend another realtor to anyone looking to buy a home in Austin. There simply isn't anyone better. 12/10, would hire again.” - Buyer Clients 2022