Laura Olesen

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 four-year starter and two-year captain for the Stanford Volleyball team, Ole knows that teams outperform individuals. When you work together, it’s a true partnership—one 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.

🔹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.

🔹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.

🔹Global Perspective, Local Expertise: With experience living in cities across Europe and the U.S.—Barcelona, Chicago, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, New York City, San Diego, and San Francisco—Ole brings a broad perspective to evaluating market trends in Austin.

Ole would love to know how she can assist you—even if that means connecting you with the perfect Realtor 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 of Business Administration, University of Texas at Austin (now McCombs School of Business), 1999

• Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Stanford University, 1989 (2-year Volleyball Team Captain; blocking record holder)