Real Estate Expert | Founder, The Leverage Team at Compass | Former CEO, RE/MAX Northwest
Matt van Winkle is a seasoned real estate professional and sought-after industry voice, known for his deep market expertise and leadership background. He currently leads The Leverage Team at Compass, a high-performing real estate team specializing in Steiner Ranch and surrounding Austin neighborhoods. His focus is on delivering exceptional client results through strategic marketing, systems-driven service, and innovative off-market strategies.
Before launching The Leverage Team, Matt served as CEO of RE/MAX Northwest, where he scaled the company from one agent to over 700 across 16 offices—achieving nearly $5 billion in annual sales and ranking among the top 5 RE/MAX brokerages in the U.S. Over the course of his leadership, he oversaw more than $30 billion in closed real estate volume, giving him a unique perspective on what drives real estate success at every level.
Matt has been featured in numerous articles and media pieces covering market trends, relocation strategies, pricing insights, and the evolving role of marketing in real estate. He brings grounded, data-informed commentary shaped by years of hands-on experience—from brokerage growth to hyperlocal buyer psychology.
He’s an ideal source for stories about the Austin housing market, relocation trends, move-up buyer behavior, off-market sales, and how today’s agents are adapting to a shifting real estate landscape.
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