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Matt van Winkle Realtor® & Owner

Experience has its rewards

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Matt and his team are constantly trying to improve the real estate experience, always experimenting and developing new ways to market and serve clients. With an emphasis on collaboration and growth, The Leverage Team uses new technology and systemization to help agents deliver an unparalleled client experience while building systemized, consistent, and profitable businesses for the agents.

Prior to leading the Leverage Team at Compass, Matt was the CEO of RE/MAX Northwest, growing from 1 agent in 2011 to 16 offices and over $5 billion in annual sales. RE/MAX Northwest was the fastest growing RE/MAX brokerage in the region and the 4th largest in the United States.

After a decade as CEO of one of the most productive national brand brokerages in the U.S. with over $30 billion in sales, Matt was inspired to build The Leverage Team by his strong belief that the client benefits most from being represented by a team of brokers that collaborate and contribute to each transaction, matched for expertise and specialization.

 

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James Lucas Realtor®

Experience has its rewards

As an Austin native, with a robust background in hospitality and leadership, James brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the real estate industry. He has a deep desire to help people change the trajectory of their lives through real estate and is committed to providing extraordinary service to his clients.

James attended Texas State University, majoring in Industrial Technologies. He then climbed the ranks from server to Senior General Manager at Perry's Steakhouse in Austin, Birmingham, and Frisco, Texas. This experience honed his ability to care for people, manage complex tasks under pressure, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

James’ mission is to positively impact people’s lives through real estate services that are truly extraordinary. James believes that being extraordinary boils down to three things, Being Excellent: a comprehensive knowledge of, and ability in all things it takes to execute at the highest level. Being Earnest: having a genuine desire to have a profoundly positive impact on our clients and the world at large. Being Easy: having the skills and communication ability it takes to make one of the most difficult experiences in life feel simple and straightforward for our clients.

If you're looking for a real estate professional who will execute at the highest level with the least amount of stress and the most amount of care, look no further than James Lucas.

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Highly likely to recommend

“James Lucas was fantastic. He was patient and knowledgeable and helped me find an amazing house without a ton of hassle. He always answered my calls and actually seemed to care about me and finding me a good place. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs a realtor they can trust to take care of them.”

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“I am very pleased with the professionalism, patience and communication that Brandin and his team provided. Brandin was well informed at all times and helped me make the best decisions that allowed for the sale of the property. I highly recommend that you use Brandin if you are in the process of buying or selling your home.”

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“James Lucas did a fantastic job helping me find my new home and made the whole process a breeze. He was always very professional and really focused on finding options that matched my needs. When it was time to put an offer for the house, he clearly understood the home prices in the area and helped me determine the right price for the house. He took care of getting the inspection done and helped negotiate some repairs with the seller. I…”

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“Working with Ashley has been a absolute delight. She's very knowledgeable crafty and consistent. Her willingness to go above and beyond sets her apart from anyone else that I've worked with. Ashley is extremely professional and easy to approach with any questions. I really appreciate her willingness to explain each part of the process even when I asked the same question multiple times. Thank you Ashley for everything you do!”

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