Born into the real estate industry, Mark followed in his parents’ footsteps after attending Texas State and The University of Texas by getting his real estate license in 1991. Originally from the West Texas town of Big Spring, Mark has lived in the Hill Country since 1985 and consistently been ranked one of Austin’s Top Realtors®. Dedicated to providing a high level of service, honesty, integrity and professionalism with creative and innovative marketing has given him the distinction of having an impressive roster of repeat and referral clients over the years. Mark’s interests include travel, hiking, biking, boating, skiing, scuba diving and walking his dog.

• Licensed Broker in the State of Texas
• National Association of REALTORS®
• Texas Association of REALTORS®
• Austin Board of REALTORS®
• Real Estate Council of Austin Member
• Graduate of the Real Estate Institute
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
• ILHM Million Dollar Guild

Lauren Elizabeth Springer’s philosophy is to provide the best all-around service while building strong relationships with her clients through a motivated, detail-oriented, resourceful approach to real estate. A lifelong Austinite, after being born in New York, Lauren began to pursue her passion in real estate in 2013 after she returned from college where she played Division I tennis. Lauren has been a licensed  REALTOR® since 2013, starting her career at Gottesman Residential where she was mentored by top agents in the industry.

Lauren practices out-of-the-box thinking to find solutions for her clients while maintaining a high standard of integrity and honesty. She believes in being present throughout each transaction from initial contact to closing, always making her client’s needs the top priority. Lauren’s strong attention to detail and market knowledge ensures that expertise is evident. Thanks to Lauren’s professional and personal networks, a major part of her transactional success comes from representing clients on private sales before properties are brought to the market.

Lauren finds great joy in playing an active role in the community and giving back wherever she can. She is dedicated to local causes including the Nobelity Project (www.nobelity.org), Just Imagine it (www.just-imagine-it.org), Helping Hand Home (www.helpinghandhome.org) and previously the Hospice Austin’s Beauty of Life (www.hospiceaustin.org).

Lauren currently resides in Downtown Austin and is well versed in the culture of the city. She loves to be a resource to her clients on how to tap into Austin’s core lifestyle, arts, music, sports, and social scene. When she is not working, Lauren enjoys traveling, running Lady Bird Lake and spending time with her friends and family.

• Austin Luxury Network Member
• Texas Association of Realtors, Member
• Austin Board of Realtors, Member
• National Association of Realtors, Member
• Nobelity Project, Committee Member
• Westlake High School Graduate
• The University of Texas at San Antonio, BA Communication
• 24 Years in Austin – Born in Tarrytown, New York

Bill Davenport was born and raised in Austin and he specializes in farm/ranch and waterfront properties.  He has a discerning eye and enjoys being in the country and will work hard to find his clients the perfect property to fit their needs.  Bill has developed many relationships in farm and ranch real estate and this helps him find properties that are not currently on the market.

Growing up in Austin Bill has spent countless time in the Hill Country and being an avid outdoorsman he has spent many years hunting in South Texas.  Along with his love for the outdoors, Bill is an avid fisherman.  This experience gives him a great perspective when looking at property that is intended for recreation, hunting or income production.  Bill believes a property should be enjoyed and also be a good investment.

Bill and his wife, Gottesman Real Estate Broker Associate Leslie Davenport, have three boys.  He supports organizations such as Ducks Unlimited , Coastal Conservation Association and he is a Heart Gift Ambassador. They are on the Development Board for Beyond Batten Disease and are involved in supporting the Dell Children’s Hospital.  As a family they attend Austin Ridge Bible Church.

• Member of Austin Board of REALTORS®
• Graduate of Baylor University

Lissa’s steadfast work ethic coupled with her positive attitude and creative thinking make her a strong and successful REALTOR®. Born and raised in Austin, the neighborhoods and ins and outs of our city are second nature for Lissa. Her ability to methodically and thoughtfully help clients navigate Austin is just one of the qualities that set her apart.

Lissa has an extensive background in customer service and outstanding relationship building skills. Before launching her real estate career in 2013, she owned a gift and monogramming boutique in Central Austin.

Giving back and being a part of the community is very important to Lissa. She actively volunteers with her children’s schools, Casis Elementary, and O. Henry Middle School, as well as National Charity League and Seton Development Board.

Out of the office, Lissa stays busy with her two children.

• Native Austinite
• Member of Austin Board of Realtors
• Member of Austin Luxury Network
• Member of National Association of Realtors
• Member Texas Association of Realtors
• Bachelor of Business Administration, TCU

As a licensed REALTOR® since 1991, Shannon has witnessed the evolution and growth of Austin since 1990. Through this she has acquired great knowledge of the residential real estate market and ever-changing trends in the industry. With this knowledge, in 2000, she and Laura Gottesman opened the doors to a small boutique real estate firm, Gottesman-Windham Real Estate. With the foundation of professionalism and creative energy, the firm earned a reputation as one of the leading luxury real estate firms in Austin. With the needs of a young growing family, Shannon relinquished her ownership to Laura who has since lead the success of what is known today as Gottesman Residential Real Estate.

Shannon has continually been recognized by the Elite 25 Organization as one of the top 1% agents in the Austin area. She is known throughout the community for her professional and positive attitude, as well as her depth of knowledge of the Austin real estate market. Shannon is committed to exceeding her client’s expectations while providing them with ethical and professional service. She and her husband live in central Austin and are committed to serving their community as well as being involved in their church and local needs. They are the proud parents of two children.

• The University of Texas at Austin
• Licensed Realtor since 1991
• Member of Elite 25 (Top 1% agents in Austin Area)
• Member of Austin Luxury Network
• Member of Beyond Batten Disease Board
• Founding member of the Cypress Circle for The Trail Foundation
• Member of Seton Development Board
• Ordained Deacon

Blake Sayers Bell is a native Austinite who’s local knowledge is evident in her work. She thrives in the fast-paced real estate environment while still focusing on the details.  Organization and communication are her strong suits and she takes every opportunity to expand her real estate knowledge. Her passion and joy for her work are visible throughout every transaction.

After Graduating from Austin High, she chose to expand her horizons and headed east to attend the University of Georgia. Blake graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

Before moving back to Austin and joining Gottesman Residential, Blake began her career in real estate after graduation.  She held the position of Director of Marketing and Business Development for a commercial real estate group and simultaneously held the positions of Manager and Marketing Coordinator for a residential team of ten agents in Wilmington, NC.  Blake has held her North Carolina Real Estate license since 2013 along with her ASP (Accredited Home Staging Professionals) certification to add yet another dimension to her service offerings. She became a licensed REALTOR® in Texas and joined Gottesman Residential Real Estate in 2014.  

Committed to the Austin community, Blake serves on the Big Give Committee of I Live Here, I Give Here, a charity and non-profit organization most known for Amplify Austin Day.  She is a committee member for the Hayden Bowers Memorial Scholarship fund which raises money to provide scholarships to outstanding student-athletes at Austin High. And she also volunteers for the Texas Medal of Arts Awards.

When Blake isn’t working you can find her with friends and family, spending time on the lake, traveling, or indulging in Austin’s ever-growing food scene!

• Native Austinite
• Austin High Graduate
• The University of Georgia, BA Advertising
• National Association of Realtors, Member
• Texas Association of Realtors, Member
• Austin Board of Realtors, Member
• Accredited Home Staging Professional Certification
• I Live Here, I Give Here, Committee Member
• Hayden Bowers Memorial Scholarship Committee Member

An Austinite for over a decade, Natalie Kopp is intuitive, honest, energetic and a true professional. With a background in marketing and advertising, she is a master communicator and a solution oriented business consultant offering each of her client’s the utmost integrity, up to date market knowledge, and her tremendous desire and determination. As a Real Estate Broker, she has successfully helped many clients achieve their lifestyle goals and acquire the neighborhood and property they so desire. Her thoughtful and assertive nature, along with her experience in remodeling and investing have played a key role in taking a contract all the way to closing. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Natalie is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Communications. Immediately following graduation Natalie took a job in Austin as a buyer for GSD&M’s Idea City, a highly sought after advertising agency in central Austin. Natalie began her Real Estate career as JB Goodwin Realtors, but quickly found her family at the boutique luxury brokerage of Gottesman Residential. A wife and mother of two daughters, Natalie currently resides in Pemberton Heights.

• Graduate, Arizona State University, BA in Communications
• Licensed Real Estate Broker
• Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
• Graduate Realtor Institute
• Member of Austin Luxury Network
• Member of the National Associate of Realtors
• Member of the Austin Board of Realtors
• Tarrytown Methodist Church
• Pemberton Heights Neighborhood Association

Megan’s astute attention to detail, dedication to personal service and immeasurable energy has earned her a respected reputation among her clients and colleagues throughout the Austin community. With a background in Residential Real Estate Appraising and an active involvement as a Realtor® for over 13 years, Megan’s clients are provided with a considerable advantage of her in-depth knowledge concerning property values and trends in the Austin Real Estate market.

Megan moved to Austin in 1994 and attended the University of Texas. In 2000 she completed her degree and graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelors of Arts in English Education. Soon after graduating, Megan returned to Austin in 2000 to be near family and part of the dynamic city she loved and remembered.

Megan has consistently been a top producer working with both Buyers and Sellers. She has worked extensively with an international clientele and has expanded her business by way of a strong referral base.

Her passion for Residential Real Estate and connecting individuals and families with the quintessential location and property are at the forefront of her business. Having lived in several areas throughout Austin over the last 20+ years including: Hyde Park, Travis Heights, Highland Park and Westlake, has given her the expertise to share with her clients when defining and providing a true understanding of the unique Austin living experience. Megan’s profound commitment to her clients, superb client service and utmost confidentiality are her top priority.

• University of Texas and Penn State University
• 2010 Austin Business Journal Top 20 Austin Agents
• Member of Elite 25 (Top 1% agents in Austin Area)
• Member of National Association of Realtors
• Member of Texas Association of Realtors
• Member of Austin Board of Realtors
• Accredited Buyer Representative Certification
• Seller’s Representative Specialist Certification
• Former Real Estate Appraiser
• Former teacher in Austin Independent School District
• Experienced in foreign and domestic Executive relocation

An Austin resident since 1988, Leslie’s true commitment is to the Austin community. Following six years as a teacher in the Eanes School District, Leslie Davenport transitioned to a career in real estate. She began her career at Moreland Properties where she quickly established herself as a standout professional; earning accolades that included Rookie of the Year, membership in Elite 25 and multiple Top Producer awards.

In 2013, Leslie Davenport became associated with Gottesman Residential Real Estate. The company’s commitment to client relationships, innovative marketing and a high level of market knowledge are professional values that Leslie shares. Her thoughtful and keen insights put clients at ease while her extensive knowledge and experience help clients achieve a successful outcome to their real estate goals.

Leslie’s commitment to the community continues beyond helping people make Austin their home. She is a proud member of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Board, Dell Children’s Hospital Council and a Heart Gift Ambassador. Leslie lives in Pemberton Heights with her husband and three children.

• Accredited Buyer’s Representative
• Broker Associate
• BA & Masters Degree, University of Texas at Austin
• Member of Austin Luxury Network
• Member of Austin Board of Realtors
• Members of National Association of Realtors
• Previous Member of Elite 25 – Top 1% of Industry