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Laura Olesen

REALTORĀ®

Specialties

Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE),
Graduate REALTORĀ® Institute (GRI)

Homeward Certified

Education

University of Texas at Austin - MBA
Stanford University - BA, International Relations
About Laura
Real estate is more than just a transaction—it’s about achieving your goals through informed decision making . With over 17 years of experience, Ole serves as your strategic partner, providing insight, guidance, and unwavering support to help you navigate buying or selling with confidence and clarity. Here's how her diverse background benefits you: 
  • Team Player: A 4-year starter and 2-year captain for the Stanford Volleyball team, Ole knows that teams outperform individuals. When you work together, it's a true partnership—once focused on winning results.
  • Business Minded Approach: Ole's love for Austin began when she left California to earn her MBA at UT's McCombs School of Business. Her expertise in finance, negotiations, leverage, and marketing ensures a strategic approach to achieving your real estate goals.
  • Proven Strategist: Having spent four years in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Strategy group, Ole takes a big-picture approach to real estate. She helps you assess your priorities and make smart, well-informed decisions when it matters most.
  • Straight Shooter: Clients often say their favorite thing about working with Ole is her honesty and commitment to their best interests. She'll always tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.
  • Global Perspective, Local Expertise: With experience living in cities across Europe and the U.S.— Barcelona, Chicago, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, NYC, San Diego, and San Francisco— Ole brings a broad perspective to evaluating market trends in Austin.
Ole would love to know how she could assist you… even if it’s finding the perfect Realtor for you elsewhere. Drop her a line!

Personal
Ole is a real estate investor currently residing in Northwest Hills with her dog, Perdy. Outside of work, she loves time with friends and playing tennis. 
Note: Ole rhymes with holy, y’all.
Education:
  • Master in Business Administration, University of Texas at Austin (now McCombs School of Business), 1999
  • BA, International Relations, Stanford University, 1989 (2-year Volleyball Team Captain; blocking record holder)

Laura Olesen’s Transactions

Past Sales
$2,835,000 | 2607 Hillview Road, Austin, TX 78703

$2,835,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,687
Acres
0.32
a view of a house with a backyard

$1,630,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,514
Acres
0.11
$1,400,000 | 2301 Barton Village Circle, Austin, TX 78704

$1,400,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
3,526
Acres
0.31
a living room with lots of furniture and kitchen view

$1,200,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,562
Acres
0.18
a view of a livingroom with furniture and wooden floor

$1,200,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,962
$1,180,000 | 4201 House Of York, Austin, TX 78730

$1,180,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,367
Acres
1.35
$1,080,000 | 1529 Barton Springs Road, Unit 7, Austin, TX 78704

$1,080,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,834
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,000,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,021
Acres
0.23
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv

$1,000,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,565
a view of a big yard with a tree

$950,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
4,098
Acres
0.42
$950,000 | 2405 Southland Drive, Austin, TX 78704

$950,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,958
Acres
0.19
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a chandelier

$949,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,448
Acres
0.18
$925,000 | 2005 Griswold Lane, Austin, TX 78703

$925,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,920
Acres
0.17
a front view of a house with yard

$925,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,733
Acres
0.32
a living room with furniture and wooden floor

$925,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,160
Acres
0.14
a front view of a house with garden

$899,900

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,382
Acres
1.40
a front view of a house with a garden and porch

$825,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
4,331
Acres
0.33
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv

$799,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,775
Acres
0.19
Past Rentals
a view of a brick house with large windows

$6,400

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,394
$5,600 | 2000 Kinney Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

$5,600

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,454
$3,900 | 1816 Pasadena Drive, Unit A, Austin, TX 78757

$3,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,845
$3,500 | 1816 Pasadena Drive, Unit A, Austin, TX 78757

$3,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,845
a living room with furniture a ceiling fan and a window

$3,400

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,403
a living room with furniture a ceiling fan and a window

$2,800

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,403
a view of a kitchen with wooden floor and a window

$2,400

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
652