Lesli Etzel

Lesli Etzel | Texas Land Specialist Land. Legacy. Generational Wealth.

What do Clients Say?

I worked with Lesli Ray to find our property near Mullin Texas and it was a great experience. Lesli was helpful and paid great attention to all the details. She found just the right property and answered all my questions. I could not have asked for a better agent to rep me in the purchase of this property! Thank you Lesli for all your help!

Mike M. - Google

My husband and I found Lesli Ray on accident from another listing but am SO happy we did! Lesli is so full of knowledge about land, building, loans, the TX area and more. She helped us figure out our dream for a lake (vicinity) property and bonus—she’s a ball to be around and made every looking day a fun adventure! She also went above and beyond on our closing day helping us get settled and brought some wonderful, unexpected gifts too. She is our Realtor for anything we need in the future! Do yourself a favor and call Lesli for any of your buying/selling needs!

Cortney Y. - Google

Lesli is as great as it gets when it comes to Realtors. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable on the ins and outs of the process, she is incredibly organized and detail-oriented which allowed me to focus on what was most important to me: finding the perfect home. Lesli’s passion to help others and positive energy made things so much easier than I imagined - she made it fun! Lesli went above and beyond what I would expect of a Realtor to ensure all went smoothly before, during, and after closing on my new home. Everyone I interacted with at The Etzel Group during the process was top-notch. Highly recommend!

Lauren S. - Google

Lesli did an amazing job at helping me find my home during a hectic and chaotic housing market! She was great with communication, not only with me, but also with the seller’s agent. She advocates graciously for her buyers and doesn’t settle for less. We consider her a family friend now and I would recommend her to anyone who is buying or selling- you will be her top priority! Thank you for everything you do Lesli!

Rachel M. - Google

When we sold our parent's ranch, the best decision we ever made was using Lesli Ray as our agent. She worked with us to find buyers who would cherish the place as much as we did. She listens to her clients needs. In the future I will only use Lesli Ray as our real estate agent.

Beverly S. - Google

About Lesli

Lesli Etzel is a distinguished Texas real estate professional specializing in Farm & Ranch, Land, and Luxury properties, and the Founder of The Etzel Group, a premier team powered by Independent Realty. Recognized as a DFW Real Producers Top Realtor for 2025, Lesli is known for combining market expertise, innovative thinking, and long-term vision to help clients build not just portfolios — but legacies.

Her passion for land began in 2009 when she purchased 368 acres of raw property in Goldthwaite, Texas and personally transformed it into a fully developed estate. From utilities and construction to fencing, water systems, wildlife management, and exemptions, she oversaw every detail. That hands-on experience became the foundation of her specialty: guiding clients through land acquisition, development potential, and wealth-building strategies rooted in real property ownership.

Today, Lesli serves buyers and sellers across Central and North Texas with strategic insight, skilled negotiation, and creative solutions tailored to each client’s goals. Known for crafting customized strategies that uncover opportunities others overlook, she is a multi-million-dollar producer and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) trusted by clients who want more than a transaction...they want a plan.

Her mission is simple and powerful:
Helping clients secure land that builds legacy, supports generational living, and creates generational wealth.