We were moving and knew we’d be in our new location long-term, so we wanted to spend that time as owners instead of renters. We were specifically looking for an assumable loan, and the sellers had listed their loan as assumable — but it turned out it wasn’t. They were actually going into foreclosure and hadn’t disclosed it. Lauren and Jay went through all of that with us. We tried everything to make it work, but the sellers just couldn’t secure the funds. Lauren saw the writing on the wall. She was already three steps ahead and coaching us through the red flags before anything came to light. That made a huge difference. She was able to get the price of the house dropped significantly and have the sellers buy down our rate so it was comparable to what we would’ve had with an assumable mortgage. We ended up getting a great deal. Lauren is a bulldog. She stood in our corner and fought for us the whole time, helping us get the best deal possible. If Lauren wasn’t available, Jay was. They’re an awesome team. If I sent a text, it was answered in less than 30 minutes — even if it was 10 o’clock at night. They were amazing the entire time. I’m really happy with the outcome. We got a great deal, we’re in a great neighborhood, and we got exactly what we were looking for. Real estate can go a lot of different ways — some people are soft and fluffy, and some people are straight to the point. That’s Lauren: “These are the facts, this is what we’re working with.” My husband and I both jibed with that. I would recommend Lauren and Jay to anyone.

Lauren helped us figure out how to sell and buy at the same time, which was such a relief. She walked us through everything. We bought first, moved everything we needed, but left our staging furniture. We lived with the bare minimum — no dining table, eating at the kitchen island — until it sold. It would’ve been such a headache to clean and prep last-minute with cats and a kid. She also advised us to get a bridge loan, which worked great. She gave us several options for lenders so we could compare and choose. It was a really smooth experience. The bridge loan made everything easy. We paid that off after the sale. And our house sold SO fast. Part of Lauren’s package is that she works with a designer who does all the staging. She was amazing — she came in, looked around, and told us what to do. I started taking notes, but Lauren started moving couches and lamps herself so we could see the vision. Lauren advised showing the house as blank as possible — no signs of pets, because you never know about allergies or distractions — and she was right. The first person who saw the house bought it — over asking price. Lauren's houses move quickly because she’s amazing at what she does. She knows exactly what she’s doing. She’s so responsive, so quick, so on it. I honestly wonder if she ever sleeps. She makes you feel like you’re her only client because she’s so attentive to what you need and what you’re looking for. I love that she remembers what matters most to you. She keeps you grounded in what you said you wanted and didn’t want. I love her. I recommend her to everyone. Honestly, she’s astonishing.

Lauren is a true expert of real estate. My hubs' job was going to bring us to Springs, so we had to sell but I didn't have an agent in Phoenix yet and I was overwhelmed. I found Lauren in Colorado, I don't know why I started with buying, and Lauren helped me out and then she sent me her YouTube videos that helped me understand the basics of the selling process and I can't describe the relief I felt knowing the process now and grabbing an amazing local agent to help me sell. Lauren is sweet and also bold, and I appreciate this about her so much. If you're buying or selling in Colorado, I'm very serious, you need Lauren by your side — she's incredible.