Petri Group

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.

An Austin native, Laurie has deep roots in the local community and an extensive network, allowing her to be a knowledgeable and reliable guide in a demanding and ever-changing real estate market. Laurie is passionate about her work, and prioritizes the highest level of client service and the best possible outcomes for her buyers and sellers. Laurie is a skilled negotiator and relentless at uncovering private and coming soon inventory so that her clients are in the know on all opportunities. Her sellers enjoy extensive and strategic marketing and a tried and true process to garner top dollar for their most valuable assets. Working alongside top producer Leah Petri of the Petri Group, Laurie has gained invaluable mentorship and experience working all levels of transactions and price points. Laurie lives in Barton Hills with her husband, McGee, her son, Walker, and golden retriever, June. Laurie relishes in all things Austin, and enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering on the Longhorns, trips to the hill country and exploring Austin’s exciting food and drink scene. Laurie is an honors graduate of the University of Texas.

A 20-year resident of Austin, Cassie has watched the city grow and our neighborhoods evolve. Having lived in south Austin, Tarrytown, and then choosing to raise her children in Westlake, she has a deep knowledge and a personal perspective of the various communities across the city. With a professional background as a CPA, she brings her broad experience, appreciation for details, and dedicated client commitment, to ensure her clients achieve their real estate goals and receive exceptional service. Cassie is actively involved in the community, developing strong personal connections around Austin. She has Co-Chaired Toast of the Town benefiting the St. David's Foundation, as well as the Eanes Education Foundation Gala, and will be Co-Chairing the annual fundraiser for Hyde Park Schools in 2025. She also enjoys community service activities with her son, as a member of the Westlake Hills Chapter of Young Men’s Service League. A proud graduate of the University of Texas, she graduated with honors from the McCombs School of Business and served as the President of Chi Omega. She then earned a Master's of Accounting from the University of Southern California. Upon graduation from USC, she quickly returned to her roots in Texas. In her free time, Cassie enjoys the trail at Lady Bird Lake, attending UT sports events, and spending time with friends and family.

Melissa Levine has called Austin home for over 25 years and brings a deep understanding of the city’s neighborhoods, market dynamics, and lifestyle to her real estate practice. Her approach is grounded in professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. Before joining Moreland Properties, Melissa built a diverse professional background consulting for Austin-based technology companies and serving in a variety of management and leadership roles at Neiman Marcus, MCI WorldCom, and The Headline Group. This executive experience informs her strategic perspective, refined communication style, and ability to navigate complex transactions with confidence and precision. Melissa is known for her creativity, strong work ethic, and dedication to continuous learning. She takes pride in understanding her clients’ goals and advocating for their interests with care and persistence. Her passion for building long-term relationships—both personally and professionally—has resulted in lasting connections and a high level of trust among those she serves.

Chris is a born and raised Austinite, also known in these parts as a Unicorn. He was born to a family that has called Austin home for the last 6 generations. Raised primary in Central and West Austin, Chris, Leah, Walker, and Hughes have re-settled back into the Westlake neighborhood in 2018. After attending Westlake High School, and the McCombs Business School at the University of Texas he began his career with Dell Inc. in 1991. His roles existed primarily in sales, marketing, business acquisition and partner development. Following almost 15 years in the technology industry he ran a small manufacturing company which served the Oil/Gas, Defense, and Industrial Manufacturing markets from 2005 to 2015. Lastly, he served as President of a new to market consumer product for 3 years leading brand creation, dealer origination, marketing and sales strategy, and operations. Chris is proud to be part of Petri Group in a formal capacity this year. He has assisted Leah as she grew her business in the Austin residential market over the last 12 years, and is excited to see what the future brings in this vibrant, growing city. His personal and business roots in Austin have been a welcome source of information for many of our clients looking to relocate personally and professionally to Texas. Growing up in Austin, he was raised on and around the water. The outdoors serves as Chris’ recharge zone, and he tries to get out there as often as possible. He can be found fishing the shallow water on the Texas Coast, the clear streams of Colorado, or powering around Lake Austin with his wife and two boys. He is a life-long golfer, a lover of dogs, an aspiring cook, and isn’t scared of a good road trip.