Laura Powers | realtor®/team leader

· #8 Agent in The Woodlands 2026 RealTrends Verified
· #11 Luxury Agent by Average Sales Price in Houston | Houston Business Journal | 2026 Residential Real Estate Awards | $2.25M Average
Sales Price
· THE 25 COMPASS Houston Agents | 2026, 2025, 2023
· RealTrends Verified | 2026, 2025, 2023, 2021
· 100% HAR Five-Star reviews
· Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
· Institute for Luxury Home
Marketing, Million Dollar Guild
·Certified Negotiation Specialist

As a leading COMPASS Luxury Houston Advisor and recognized authority in The Woodlands, Laura Powers delivers exceptional results through elevated service, strategic negotiation, and meticulous execution. With extensive experience in the luxury market and working with high-net-worth clientele, she understands the discretion, sophistication, and precision these transactions require.

Laura and her husband, Matt, lead the award-winning Laura Powers Property Group at Compass. Matt offers nearly 30 years of unrivaled construction experience, and together, the duo excels at guiding buyers through everything from turnkey luxury home purchases to upscale renovations or selecting the perfect lot for a new custom home. Laura has an inventory of staging furniture and soft goods included in her service to market your property. She is an expert stager who deeply understands the buyer mindset, how to present your home to maximize value, and sellers praise the team’s powerful and highly intentional marketing strategies that invoke emotion and vision for a buyer. Above all, they strive to provide the bespoke real estate experience and attentive hands-on service that keeps clients informed and empowered throughout their journey.

Laura earned a BBA in finance from Baylor University and honed her extensive business acumen in consulting roles and executive training prior to real estate. Laura and Matt have been members of The Woodlands Methodist Church for more than 25 years, both serve on The Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity Board and enjoy traveling, hiking, fishing, going to Baylor games, and spending time with family.

“Laura Powers is a top-notch realtor! She understood our needs and was always available to answer our questions and concerns. Her calm demeanor was very reassuring during an otherwise stressful time. I highly recommend her to anyone relocating to The Woodlands!”  Katy

Matt Powers |

custom home builder / realtor®

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
Grand Award Finalist |
Top 10 Texas Custom Home Builder + 7 Additional Awards | 2025 Best Custom Home,
$2.5M–$3M | #1 in Texas + 4 Additional Awards |
2023 Grand Award | #1 Whole Home Renovation in Texas + 11 Additional Awards | 2022, 2020
GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
HOUSTON’S BEST
PRISM AWARDS
Best Elevation Over $2M & Best Outdoor Living Space Finalist | 2025 Grand Award Custom Builder | Top 10 in Houston + 8 Additional Awards | 2015
HOME BUILDER DIGEST
#1 Houston Custom Home Builder | 2019
BEST OF HOUZZ
Service | 2026, 2025, 2020, 2018, 2017 & 2016
Design | 2018, 2017 & 2016
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Certified Negotiation Specialist
Institute for Luxury Home
Marketing, Million Dollar Guild

With nearly 30 years of luxury homebuilding expertise, Houston Realtor Matt Powers adds unparalleled construction and market knowledge to every real estate endeavor. He sees each home’s unique qualities and potential challenges with an expert set of eyes, and he uses this talent to educate clients and exceed their unique real estate goals. His firm, Matt Powers Custom Homes, has been named the No. 1 custom home company in Houston by Custom Home Builder Digest.

Thanks to his BBA and MBA in finance from Baylor University, Matt also understands the significant financial investment each property represents. He helps clients carefully analyze and consider market value, resale, design and location, and he’s a go-to resource for clients deciding whether to remodel, rebuild or purchase to achieve both the highest ROI and the best quality of life.

Matt and his wife, Laura, a top-producing Realtor and Million Dollar Guild Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist & Certified Negotiation Expert, lead the Laura Powers Property Group at Compass.

Matt is a Houston native and a longtime resident of The Woodlands. He and Laura have been members of The Woodlands United Methodist Church for more than 25 years.

“It was an absolute pleasure working with Matt Powers and his team in building our dream home. Matt made sure the partnership and collaboration was outstanding throughout the entire process. Matt even made the process fun; the way it should be. The guidance they provided consistently enabled us to arrive at the best solutions.  We are truly amazed at the final results. Admittedly, our expectations were very high and those expectations have, without a doubt, been exceeded.” Gerard & Krisi

Joy Janacek | office manager

Joy is a native Texan with over 20 years of experience in budgeting, planning, financial analysis and reporting. She has a degree in business from Durham College of San Antonio. Prior to joining Laura Powers Property Group, she worked for both national and local home builders.

Abby Davila | executive assistant

Abby brings a diverse professional background in executive administration, education, and nonprofit leadership, where she has built a reputation for exceptional organization, client service, and operational excellence. Holding a graduate degree in Christian Education, Abby combines strategic thinking with a people-first approach, enabling her to effectively manage complex projects, support Laura and her team, and deliver outstanding support to clients.  Abby has proudly called The Woodlands home for more than 30 years.

Dana Maksimowicz | listing coordinator

Dana moved to Texas in 2017 after 20 years as a military spouse. She has lived in numerous states throughout the United States and overseas. She brings with her years of administrative, service, and leadership experience. She is an expert in schedule management, project support, and customer relations. She is a former math educator with a Graduate Degree in Educational Leadership.

Tracie Metts | brand manager

Tracie brings a unique blend of creativity, business acumen, and organizational expertise to marketing and brand management. With experience spanning property management, nonprofit leadership, administration, and accounting, she excels at creating cohesive brand messaging, coordinating marketing initiatives, and maintaining a polished, consistent brand presence. Tracie holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from The College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.

Rebecca Fletcher | transaction coordinator

Rebecca brings more than 25 years of real estate industry experience to her role as Transaction Coordinator, working closely with Laura behind the scenes to ensure every transaction moves seamlessly from contract to close. A licensed REALTOR® since 2016, her expertise in contract timelines, compliance, and transaction management allows her to assist Laura to navigate complex details and keep every step on track. Rebecca’s organization, proactive communication, and attention to detail provides invaluable support for Laura Powers Property Group and for every client.

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