Moreland Properties - Austin

Leah Petri is a top Austin luxury real estate broker with nearly 20 years of experience representing buyers and sellers in Austin’s most prestigious neighborhoods. A native Austinite, Leah is widely known for her block-by-block market knowledge, strategic insight, and ability to secure on-market, off-market, and private-market opportunities throughout Central Austin and the Texas Hill Country. Leah specializes in luxury residential real estate with deep expertise in Tarrytown, Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, Central Austin, Lake Austin, Highland Lakes, Barton Creek, Travis Club, Boot Ranch and Texas Hill Country. Her clients range from long-time Austin residents to relocating executives, entrepreneurs, investors, builders, commercial real estate professionals, real estate attorneys, and families seeking discretion, data-driven guidance, and access to properties that never reach the public market. A defining hallmark of Leah’s practice is the extraordinary level of trust her clients place in her judgment. That trust is reinforced by a high concentration of repeat and referral business, along with over 60 five star reviews, reflecting consistent excellence in negotiation strategy, discretion, and client experience. Clients rely on Leah not only to represent them in transactions, but to serve as a long-term advisor—guiding decisions around value, timing, design, construction, and resale positioning. Leah is especially respected for her expertise at the intersection of real estate, architecture, and construction. Builders, architects, and design-build professionals frequently collaborate with Leah because her clients arrive informed, aligned, and confident in the process. Her long-standing relationships with top-tier vendors and custom builders enhance her clients’ outcomes, ensuring projects are executed thoughtfully, on time, and on budget—from land acquisition through build completion. Leah is a five-time returning member of Elite 25 Austin, placing her among the top 0.25% of real estate professionals in the city. Elite 25 is one of Austin’s most selective luxury real estate networks, recognized for experience, integrity, production, and access to the city’s most exclusive properties and market intelligence. Leah consistently ranks among Austin’s most respected luxury advisors and embraces the responsibility of setting the standard for confidentiality, professionalism, and results. Raised in Tarrytown and Westlake, Leah is a graduate of Westlake High School and has lived with her family in both Central Austin and Westlake Hills, maintaining deep personal and professional roots in the neighborhoods she serves. She and her husband, Chris Petri, a sixth-generation Austinite, have two sons—Walker and Hughes—both attending The University of Texas at Austin. Beyond brokerage, Leah brings extensive personal investment and development experience in Austin and Arrowhead, Colorado, including ground-up construction, renovations, and long-term asset planning. This hands-on background allows her to advise clients with uncommon depth on property potential, valuation, renovation strategy, and resale performance. In 2021, Leah’s personal residence on the golf course at Austin Country Club was featured on the AIA Austin Architecture Tour, reflecting her commitment to thoughtful design and quality construction. Outside of real estate, Leah enjoys hiking Austin trails with her two white Labrador retrievers, Hattie and Hazel, playing tennis, and spending time with family on Lake Austin.

Lauren Frank is an Austin-based luxury real estate advisor with the Petri Group at Moreland Properties, representing buyers and sellers throughout Central Austin, Tarrytown, Westlake Hills, Rollingwood, Southwest Austin, and the surrounding Hill Country, including Dripping Springs. Her business is built on long-term client relationships, repeat business, and referrals—earned through strategic guidance, discretion, and exemplary service. Lauren regularly helps clients access off-market and privately offered properties, often identifying opportunities well before homes are publicly listed. Clients describe her as highly responsive, detail-oriented, and steady under pressure, particularly in fast-moving and competitive markets. She is known for setting clear expectations, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of Austin’s neighborhood-level market dynamics. Lauren is honored to serve Austin and the greater Hill Country as a trusted resource for clients seeking thoughtful, informed representation in a highly competitive real estate market.

Greg Walling is a Broker Associate and Top Producer for Moreland Properties, a boutique agency representing the best in Austin real estate. With deep Texas roots, Greg has lived in Austin since 1989 and is a graduate of Westlake High School and the University of Texas at Austin. His 30+ years in the area have given Greg a deep knowledge of Austin and all it has to offer, which he calls on to match his clients with the perfect property for their lifestyle. Greg's 15 years of real estate experience are preceded by sales and service roles at the renowned Barton Creek Resort and Spanish Oaks Golf Club. Working in golf community development led to a transition to residential properties, negotiating the best possible deals for his clients. His post-college career in the golf industry instilled a strong customer service ethos and an appreciation for depth of product knowledge that followed him to real estate. Recognized as one of the Top Producers at Moreland Properties, Greg credits his relationships for his success in the real estate industry. His long-term connections have followed him throughout his career and he enjoys keeping ties with clients, who frequently return to Greg for selling or buying their next home. His focus areas are in Central and South Austin, Westlake and Lakeway/Bee Cave, but Greg shows properties throughout the greater Austin area, from Liberty Hill to Dripping Springs and everywhere in between.

With a passion for helping clients find homes that align with their dreams and goals, Anna Morrison Lee approaches every transaction with dedication, empathy, and expertise. Believing that everyone deserves exceptional representation—whether purchasing a first home, upgrading, or investing—Anna ensures that every client feels valued, no matter the price point or location. Year over year, Anna ranks among the top 0.25% of agents in the highly competitive Austin real estate market, a testament to her commitment, market knowledge, and exceptional client service. Drawing on years of experience and a deep understanding of the real estate market, Anna guides buyers and sellers through the process with integrity, attention to detail, and a keen eye for design. Her background includes collaborating with some of Austin’s most admired architects and contractors, offering a unique perspective on the possibilities each property holds. Anna's mission is to provide thoughtful, personalized service to every client, creating seamless transactions that result in homes where lives and memories flourish. From your first meeting to the final closing and beyone the sale, Anna is your advocate and partner, helping you achieve your real estate goals with confidence.

Paula Duke is an Austin REALTOR® that has called Austin home for most of her life. She combines deep local roots with an “I never meet a stranger” approach to help people find their home in the Austin area. She serves buyers and sellers throughout Austin, including Tarrytown, Pemberton Heights, Bryker Woods, Old Enfield, and Northwest Hills - as well as Westlake, Lakeway, Travis County, the Texas Hill Country and the greater Austin metropolitan area. Real estate runs in Paula’s family. A second-generation REALTOR®, she follows the example of her father, who began selling real estate in the 1970s and, now in his 90s, still goes to the office every weekday. His dedication and love for the work continue to inspire her, reinforcing her belief that a rewarding real estate career begins with caring about people and building lasting relationships. Paula brings that same love for helping people to her own business. After years of volunteering at her sons’ schools and in the community, guiding buyers and sellers feels like a natural extension of the work she has always enjoyed. Her approach is relaxed and without pressure. She listens, offers thoughtful advice, and gives clients the space to make decisions at their own pace. Whether someone is ready to make a move or simply beginning to explore the possibilities, Paula enjoys being a resource they can turn to for honest guidance. She especially loves helping people relocating to Austin, first-time homebuyers, homeowners looking for more space, and empty nesters considering their next chapter. She assists clients through a wide range of transitions, from purchasing a first home to selling a longtime family residence, Paula understands that each move comes with its own priorities, questions, and emotions. She helps clients consider how a home, neighborhood, and location will fit their everyday lives, with attention to both their current needs and future plans. A University of Texas graduate, Paula first established her Austin roots during college. After a few years away, she returned and has called Austin home ever since. She and her husband, also a UT graduate, raised their two sons in West Austin’s Tarrytown neighborhood. Both sons carried on the family tradition at UT, making all four proud Texas Exes. Her local perspective comes from years of living, raising a family, volunteering, and building lasting relationships in the communities she serves. Before joining Moreland Properties, Paula built a career in marketing and sales, working with clients such as Conoco Oil, the Houston Ballet, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Talladega Superspeedway and Arnold Palmer Peerless Golf Clubs. Her background also includes sales experience in the advertising specialty industry. She brings that experience to Austin real estate through thoughtful property marketing, clear communication, and negotiation focused on her clients’ goals. Paula has also held leadership roles at several Central Austin schools, along with volunteer work through Helping Hand Home for Children, the Junior League of Austin, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Tarrytown United Methodist Church. These experiences have deepened her connection to Austin and reflect the natural desire to help others that she brings to her relationships with clients. Outside of real estate, Paula enjoys spending time with family and friends and her beloved black lab, Chloe. Whether she’s playing tennis, spending a day on the lake, or trying a new spot in Austin’s ever-growing restaurant scene, she loves making the most of life in the city she calls home. Her favorite pastime, however, is cheering on the Texas Longhorns in just about every sport. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Austin or the surrounding communities? Connect with Paula Duke at Moreland Properties to talk about your goals, explore your options, and take the next step.

COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE BUSINESS. With over 40 years as a full-time Broker and real estate agent, I know how to make deals work, and I know how to spot problems before they occur. COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE AREA. I specialize in Central Austin, West Lake Hills, the Westlake area, Rollingwood, and the Eanes School District, but I sell properties all over the entire Austin area. EXPERIENCE My background in construction gives me an advantage in spotting potential problems, as well as "diamonds in the rough". Few agents have my level of knowledge about architecture and construction. RESULTS My clients give me glowing recommendations. To find out what a technical, nuts-and-bolts approach, combined with a fanatical devotion to clients, can do for you in buying and selling real estate, please give me a call at 512-480-0848.