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Laurel Anne Prats
Real Estate Agent (Salesperson)
Austin TX

Salesperson (TX: 0557826)

21 years experience

REALTOR® 0 Active Listings Serves Travis County, TX
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Contact Information

Brokerage
Compass Re Texas Llc
Office Address
2500 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX  78746
(Travis County)
Office Phone
512-575-3644
Office Fax
Mobile
512-575-3644
Email
laur********@*******.com
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Service Areas

Jonestown: TX Point Venture: TX Lago Vista: TX Austin: TX Bee Caves: TX Hudson Bend: TX Lakeway: TX Sunset Valley: TX Barton Creek: TX Bee Cave: TX The Hills: TX Village of the Hills: TX Lost Creek: TX West Lake Hills: TX Rollingwood: TX Leander: TX

About Laurel Prats

With over 15 years of experience in the Austin real estate market, Laurel has established herself as a trusted resource for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Her background in a family of real estate developers and builders provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry. A graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Laurel's passion for real estate is driven by her desire to assist clients in finding their ideal homes and building wealth through property investment.

Laurel’s innovative strategies in home selling have garnered positive feedback from her clients. By analyzing the factors that influence property values, she ensures that her clients achieve the best possible outcomes. Her expertise in e-marketing and technology equips her clients with a competitive edge in the market.

Committed to honesty and transparency, Laurel offers each client a tailored action plan and marketing budget for their property. Her dedication to exceptional service has resulted in a loyal clientele, with many returning for her assistance and referring others to her.

Laurel is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Texas Association of Realtors (TAR), Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR), and the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). She has earned multiple designations, including Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CHLMS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE), Transnational Referral Certified (TRC), NAR Green Designation, and E-Pro.

Additionally, Laurel is a member of the exclusive REALM network, which comprises some of the most accomplished real estate professionals globally, representing the top half of one percent of licensed agents.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Laurel enjoys quality time with her husband and three children. Her interests include traveling, dining, music, and the arts, as well as exploring all that Austin has to offer.

Travis County, TX Real Estate Market Analysis (Single Family Homes)

$883,899
Avg. Listing Price
From Laurel's portfolio
3.6 / 3.0
Avg. Beds/Baths
Typical property size
2,374 sf
Avg. Square Footage
Interior living space
4951
Active Listings
Current inventory

Travis County, Texas represents one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving real estate markets in the nation, anchored by Austin's explosive growth as a major tech hub and cultural destination. The county's real estate landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade, with home values skyrocketing and inventory challenges creating intense competition among buyers. What makes this market particularly fascinating is how traditional Austin neighborhoods are experiencing gentrification alongside the development of entirely new master-planned communities stretching from Cedar Park to Pflugerville.

The county's real estate ecosystem is supported by an impressive network of 10,428 total actively licensed agents, with all 10,428 agents maintaining email contact information - a remarkably high connectivity rate that reflects the market's tech-forward nature. This substantial agent population indicates both the market's robust activity levels and the professional infrastructure required to handle the complex transactions typical of Travis County's diverse property types and price points.

Major Travis County, Texas Real Estate Markets

Austin dominates as the central marketplace, but the county's real estate activity extends far beyond the city limits into thriving suburban markets like Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Lakeway. Each area offers distinct characteristics - from the luxury lakefront properties along Lake Travis to the family-oriented developments in Leander and the urban condominiums sprouting throughout East Austin. The western portions of the county, including areas like Bee Cave and West Lake Hills, command some of the highest property values in Texas.

The northern corridor along Highway 183 and Interstate 35 has emerged as a particularly hot market, with communities like Pflugerville and Hutto experiencing unprecedented growth. These areas attract both first-time homebuyers and investors seeking more affordable entry points into the Travis County market, while still maintaining reasonable commute times to Austin's major employment centers and the burgeoning tech campuses.

Market Dynamics and Geographic Complexity

Travis County's real estate market operates with unusual velocity and complexity, characterized by multiple offers, escalation clauses, and cash buyers competing alongside traditional financing. The market shows surprising resilience across different segments - while luxury homes in Westlake and Tarrytown maintain steady appreciation, starter homes in areas like Del Valle and eastern Austin often sell within days of listing. Geographic microclimates create dramatic price variations within short distances, making local expertise absolutely essential.

The county's growth patterns create unique challenges, with new construction struggling to keep pace with population influx from major corporate relocations. This supply-demand imbalance has created opportunities in previously overlooked areas like Manor and Elgin, where savvy investors and buyers are finding value. The complexity of flood plains, MUDs, and varying HOA structures across different developments requires deep local knowledge to navigate successfully.

Why Businesses Need Travis County, Texas Agent Contact Data

Real estate service providers, from mortgage lenders to home inspectors, recognize that Travis County's agent network represents a goldmine of referral opportunities and partnership potential. With over 10,000 active agents handling transactions across diverse price points and property types, businesses need direct access to build relationships and establish referral pipelines. The market's rapid pace means agents constantly seek reliable service providers who understand local nuances and can deliver quickly.

Technology companies, financial services, and real estate startups particularly benefit from connecting with Travis County agents who are typically early adopters and influencers within their networks. These agents handle high-value transactions and work with affluent, tech-savvy clients who represent ideal customers for premium services and innovative real estate solutions.

Current Property Listings

As of 2/7/2026, Laurel Prats has 0 properties for sale in Austin and surrounding areas.

$1,200,000

Listed 2026-01-29

1603 Westlake Dr
West Lake Hills, TX  78746

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft: 1,974
Lot: 23,348 sf
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$6,000,000

Listed 2026-01-19

1001 Madrone Rd
West Lake Hills, TX  78746

Beds: 5.0
Baths: 4.5
Sq Ft: 5,345
Lot: 35,545 sf
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$930,000

Listed 2026-01-23

5013 Rob Scott St
Austin, TX  78721

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 3.5
Sq Ft: 2,700
Lot: 6,957 sf
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$200,000

Listed 2026-01-12

5103 Rob Scott St
Austin, TX  78721

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Lot: 5,563 sf
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$600,000

Listed 2025-12-22

4512 Depew Ave
Austin, TX  78751

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 3.0
Sq Ft: 2,440
Lot: 6,525 sf
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Current Property Rentals

As of 2/7/2026, Laurel Prats has the following rental properties available in Austin and surrounding areas.

$3,000

Listed 2025-06-20

100 W Up There Rd
Horseshoe Bay, TX  78657

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft: 2,450
Lot: 12,197 sf
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$3,500

Listed 2025-12-13

5012 Baker St
Austin, TX  78721

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 3.0
Sq Ft: 2,304
Lot: 11,635 sf
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