ray_thompson_72_218                                                                                                                                                       "I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you have done for Mark and I regarding the selling of the house in Watsonville. You have been open, honest and always the professional in all matters of this transaction. It was a pleasure to have your knowledge and expertise to help get things accomplished and sell the house quickly in a slow market with a lot of houses for sale. You helped make this a very smooth transaction in a very trying time for myself and my family. We are very grateful to have met and worked with you. I will keep your contact info handy and definitely pass it on to anyone who needs a “Great Realtor”." --- Ray Thompson

 

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"I knew the minute I met Lauren that she would be committed to finding my new home in Capitola. Her professionalism and endearing personality were only two of the reasons I decided to work with her on my quest. Since I lived out of the area, there were logistics issues but Lauren always went the extra mile to assist in making the transaction as easy as possible. I have now been in my home for a week and she continues to assist me with names of local services and professionals. I highly recommend Lauren Spencer as a real estate broker and now that I am in the area, would be honored to become a friend.” --- Susan Johnson

 

joshua_deutsch__kristen_pol272_450"Lauren Spencer was our real estate professional when selling our condo in Scotts Valley and buying our new house in Santa Cruz. Although selling in a tough buyer's market, we sold our condo for over asking price and closed escrow within 45 days of putting it on the market. For our new home, our offer beat out 12 other offers even though one of them was for a higher purchase price. Lauren knows the Santa Cruz County real estate market inside and out, and gave us the edge we needed in two very difficult transactions. We highly recommend Lauren to anyone who needs a savvy, experienced and dedicated real estate professional." --- Joshua Deutsch & Kristen Pol

 

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"Thanks Lauren, for all your help on our townhouse acquisition in Aptos this June. You were very helpful in all aspects of the process – you know the area, are experienced, understand the market, and most importantly you were very interested in understanding our needs and locating the best property for us! Finally, you are a very nice person and we enjoyed the experience. Today we are sitting in our property enjoying all the excellent work we accomplished to get here. If you need any references for future clients – send them my way. Once again – thanks." --- Mike & Susan DesJardin

 

erika_mcpherson_249"As an out of town seller who hoped to sell quickly in a down market, I knew I would need a full service agent with plenty of experience in the Santa Cruz real estate market. Your professionalism and thoroughness immediately impressed me. You helped me decide on a realistic listing price and provided essential trades people to prepare my home for sale. During escrow, I grew to appreciate your negotiating acumen. You were able to put together a sale that was flexible enough to meet the buyer’s many requests while keeping my goals in the foreground. Your patience, tenacity, and integrity kept the deal on track and shielded me from the minutia. Throughout the transaction, I felt you genuinely represented my interests. I am grateful for your service and I believe you were able to sell my home at a time when most others could not."---Erika M.

 

reeder72_225"Three years ago we found Lauren on-line.  We were interested in purchasing a condo in Santa Cruz for our daughter to use while she went to UCSC.   Lauren found exactly what we were looking for.  We had 3 great years there.  My daughter graduated last November so we decided to put it on the market in the spring.  We contact Lauren in mid-March of 2008 about selling our condo.  Lauren put it all together. From a distance for us, Lauren found a painter, carpet person and stager, all the components we needed to revitalize the condo and set it up to sell.  Let me tell you, Lauren had our condo sold in 3 weeks from the date it went on the market. 3 weeks!  It is only through Lauren's experience, contacts and hustle that we were able to pull this off.  There is no doubt, if we ever need real estate in the Santa Cruz area, we will be calling Lauren Spencer.” --- Steve & Donna Reeder


joshua_deutsch__kristen_pol722_189"We found Lauren by researching MLS and comparing how agents presented their listings. Lauren's listings were by far the most outstanding ones we found which included high-quality professional photographs and nicely-worded descriptions. Once we met Lauren and saw the care she puts into her advertising and marketing, we knew she was the right agent for us. In a highly-competitive buyer's market, we ended up with two offers and one over asking price, and we were only on the market for 45 days. We will be recommending Lauren to anyone in need of an excellent real estate professional." --- Kristen Pol & Joshua Deutsch

 

                                                                                                                                                      linda_buckbee_sellekcropped72_165"It was a really difficult time to be selling, my home had already been on the market for 9+ months, when I contacted Lauren. I was most interested in her marketing skills. Needless to say, I was a bit frustrated. Not only did she reassure me that it would sell, but she made it happen. It was approximately 6 weeks from the time I listed with Lauren to my closing. She was always professional, positive, reassuring and knowledgeable. Seeing me through an extremely difficult market. I would definitely recommend Lauren to anyone needing to buy or sell under any circumstances.” --- Linda Buckbee Sellek

 

westermancropped722_165"We wanted to thank you again for all of your hard work and efforts toward getting our house sold.  We know what a challenging market it is right now, but we felt comfortable knowing that you were representing us.  Your professionalism, punctuality, and dedication put our minds at ease.  Initially I was concerned having to sell a property so far from where we lived.  You did a great job keeping us informed with showings and advertising.  We are very pleased with the price too!  Thanks again, and we would feel comfortable recommending you to anyone. “ ---  Matt and Laura Westerman and family.



terese__gary_paul722_165"Thank you so much for guiding and helping Gary and I purchase our dream home in Day Valley, Aptos, Calif.  Lauren, you made the entire process of buying a home seem so easy.  You had so many referrals for everything from mortgage lenders to handymen at your fingertips.  You promptly answered all of our phone calls, we never waited to hear back from you.  Our 30 day escrow closed according to your timetable and we moved in the very next day!  How good does that get?  It was beyond our wildest dreams. You are the
ultimate realtor, with sincerity and professionalism. ---Terese & Gary Paul
 

marie_berticevich722_165"Lauren was truly wonderful.  She exceeded all my expectations with respect to the purchase of my first home. She remained focused on finding and delivering a home that worked best for me with respect to my lifestyle, budget and taste. She listened to what I wanted, identified what I was interested in and used her significant knowledge of the Santa Cruz area to find me just the right home I was looking for. She made it obvious that she is a realtor who CARES about her clients needs and desires. I could not be more pleased wit her masterful negotiations and extreme professionalism. Her faithful follow-up after the close of the purchase was appreciated.  It was a pleasure working with her.  It is very apparent that she loves what she does. I would not hesitate to use or refer my friends and family to Lauren for any real estate transaction." --- Marie Berticevich

john_rybij__christine_bowercropped722_165"We were very satisfied with Lauren's professionalism exercised in selling our Scotts Valley home in a timely manner. Our home was sold on the second day on the market for full price with no contingencies during a challenging real estate market. This allowed us to go on a two week vacation while Lauren was negotiating the terms and conditions of our Viki Court real estate. We would recommend Lauren to anyone who needs a top notch realtor.” ---Chris & John Rybij

 

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"It has been a pleasure and an honor to get to know you and work with you these past two years. I truly appreciate the time and effort that you put into selling my house. I would not hesitate to recommend you to my family and friends."--- Dee Williams

 

 

kairacrop722_185"Lauren is the most professional, persistent, and congenial agent we have ever worked with. She always had our best intentions in mind and was extremely easy to work with. She consistently promoted our home, even during the difficult market and we sold at full price. We couldn't have asked for better service! "---Alice, Alan & Kaira Richards

 

              adam722_104                                                                                                                                         "I really appreciate all you did to sell my dad's home in Aptos.  I can't imagine having done it with anyone else.  As a fairly new realtor, I really feel like a learned a lot from you during our 7 month selling process.  I would strongly recommend that anyone in the Santa Cruz Area thinking of buying or selling a home use you as their realtor!  Again, Thank you so much.---Adam Ruggles
 

 

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 "I found Lauren Spencer through her website while looking for real estate agents in the Santa Cruz area. After a quick meeting with her, I didn’t even bother to interview any other real estate agents. She made the process of selling my home and buying a new one as easy and painless as possible. It took only a week to find a buyer despite the market not being all that hot. If I wind up moving again, I’d definitely call Lauren." --- Don Moulds

 

john__marcy_aschoffcrop72_159“We wanted to THANK YOU for working with us to sell our home in a very timely manner. You did an excellent job in staging our home and helping us to price it appropriately for today’s market. You were an excellent resource of contacts for various home-related needs (e.g., contractor, handyman, carpet cleaner, etc.). We appreciated your professionalism and responsiveness, as well as the friendship that we developed during this process.”--- John & Marcy Aschoff

 

anthony--deborah-vitullo-j72_165"Lauren is responsible for our purchasing our dream home. She took the time to develop a relationship with us and to truly understand what we were looking for in a home. She is highly knowledgeable about the Santa Cruz area and was able to help us choose a neighborhood that had the proximity to the beach and amenities we were looking for. She is an expert negotiator and enabled us to buy our home at a purchase price we were comfortable with. Lauren did not miss a detail and was extremely responsive to any questions or requests we had. Lauren Spencer is a warm, thoughtful and highly competent realtor.  Her years of experience were evident throughout the process of finding and purchasing our home. We highly recommend Lauren without reservation."---Anthony & Deborah Vitullo

 

martycrop722_175"We found our way to real estate agent Lauren Spencer through her web site.  We wanted to start looking for a second home in Santa Cruz County, and after searching the web, Lauren’s complete and up-to-date site attracted us to her. Every step of the way, Lauren’s efforts on our behalf were exemplary. From the initial search to finally receiving the keys, Lauren’s work was excellent. We highly recommend her to you. Looking for property in Santa Cruz County? Call Lauren Spencer."--- Marty Kahn & Cheryl Guyer

 

gizelle722_175"Our family was very happy to have had you selling our Rio del Mar home last Spring, you made it so easy!  Your advice on how to show the home was so right on that our house sold in four days, without even having a single open house in a market that was definitely not a seller's market. Getting multiple offers and ultimately receiving a substantial amount over asking price, again not in a seller's market, was really amazing.  We wish that you could be our realtor down in Santa Barbara."---Gisele & Jose Vasquez


nancy-wellscropped722_157“I am writing this note of recommendation for Lauren as a result of a highly positive experience I had in listing my home with her. Over the years I have been through many escrow processes as a buyer and a seller. My property sold quickly in a very tough market. This was by far the easiest, smoothest one with the best follow up and attention to detail. I recommend Lauren Spencer as a listing Realtor without any equivocation.” --- Nancy Wells

 

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“I found your website while searching on the internet for Santa Cruz real estate information.  Thank goodness.  Your website was informative and detailed and that was the reason I called you to make an appointment to meet.  You're honest, knowledgeable, detailed and follow through. This was invaluable to me and kept me steady and calm.   Thank you again.  You're a great realtor and person.”---Ginger Stone

 

hixoncropped722_165"There's no way we can adequately thank you for doing the impossible: selling our very complicated piece of rural property that has been our home for the past 26 years, doing it in less than a week in a soft real estate market, and getting even more than we had asked for it! Your expertise is phenomenal and took so much of the worry out of the process. You earned our complete trust and eternal gratitude." --- John & Judy Hixon

john_jeffries3722_214"Three families, 6 people and all out of town purchasing a beautiful, ocean view vacation home! Sounds like a lot of work. Lauren went above and beyond with efficient, professional, prompt, accessible and a delight for all of us to work with. She met with each of the families at a time that worked with our out of town schedules, spend endless hours on the phone, she faxed and mailed up to the minute info. We love our new vacation home. Thank you Lauren! We know you made this all possible by being available, informed and prepared." --- John & Pam Jeffries, Scott & Laurie Workman, Earl & Jan Giacolini

 

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"I highly recommend Lauren Spencer as a real estate agent. It's good to have a person you can trust to lead you through the maze of buying property. She was very responsive to my needs and astute about the local market. She became a partner in my successful search for the "right" home." --- Mary Edmund

 

 


kirsten_bill__ginny72_225"Never mind that it was just four days before Christmas and she had house guests coming into town, Lauren had me in the car less than 24 hours after my initial call to review what was on the market in my proposed price range. We had a short deadline to utilize the 1031 exchange funds of my buying partners, and in less than two weeks had found several suitable properties. As Murphy's law would have it, the one we preferred had been on the market awhile, but we ended up in a multiple offer situation. Lauren's wonderful advice and guidance through the process proved perfect and I am delighted in my first time ownership town home! Thank you Lauren!"  You held us true to all our hopes and desires, by not letting us buy the wrong home.” -- Kirsten Liske, Bill Holl & Ginny Johnson

charlespam722_165“Through Lauren’s services, we purchased two residences, in 2000 and 2004, and sold one recently in 2006. All three transactions were challenging and required all of Lauren’s formidable expertise and experience. The purchases were made in a seller’s market with multiple offers and bidding wars. Our recent sale was made during a month the fewest number of homes were sold during the last five years. It is under these adverse market conditions that Lauren’s strengths are most appreciated. All aspects of the sale - market evaluation, staging, showing, negotiating and advising - were completed successfully and in a timely manner. We are very appreciative of Lauren’s skills and knowledge and highly recommend her." --- Charles & Pam Landram

 

alice__matt_miller722_195"It was such a pleasure working with you on the recent sale of our home in Scotts Valley. From the time we met through completion of the sale, you handled every aspect of the transaction with the highest degree of professionalism. The attention you gave to the sale of our house was outstanding. I truly appreciated, too, the numerous times you took my calls and answered my questions, always with patience and understanding. Matt and I thank you so much for your encouragement and your many efforts on our behalf." --- Alice & Matt Miller

 


fudennacropped722_216"We are both so happy in our new home. It was great to spend the holidays in our new place. We are so happy that you were the one that helped us through the home-buying process. We always knew we could trust your expertise. Thank you for your attentiveness, flexibility and hard work. We will always recommend you to others!”  --- The Fudennas


alex__judy722_195“You held us true to all our hopes and desires, by not letting us buy the wrong home. Now we’re living in the most perfect house we could possibly want.  You were so professional, patient and careful to guide us through the hard times…the disappointing times of not finding the right property for such a long time.  But now you have helped us move into our future.  Thank you so much.  We would recommend you to anyone.”---Alex & Judy Gonzales

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“I just wanted to drop you a note of thanks for your excellent handling of the sale of my townhouse. You are very thorough & professional & your expertise was greatly appreciated when we ran into a couple snags with the buyers." --- Nancy Parma

 

 

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“Lauren Spencer did an excellent job as our realtor in the sale of our home in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  She made a very professional and informative presentation and committed herself to meeting our goals.  She was always available and responded to our needs in a thorough and timely fashion.  She also attended to details above and beyond our expectations.  Our house sold within two months of going on the market for a price that pleased us.  Lauren played a significant role in that success.” --- Elizabeth & Greg Smith

 

 

dickdeb2722_160"Thanks so much for helping us sell our house!  It was wonderful to work with you!  From your first thorough presentation and complete market analysis to the neat package of closing paperwork, every aspect of your work for us exceeded our expectations.  Even better, we liked working with you!  You checked in with us frequently, encouraged us with your enthusiasm and coached us to make our house as attractive to buyers as possible.  We’d hire you again anytime!" --- Deb and Dick Steinkamp

 

 

"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you so much for your service and help in our purchase of the condo in Santa Cruz.  My wife went online and found your advertisement while doing a general search of Santa Cruz real estate. Before we knew it, we had purchased the condo of our dreams.  We got to spend our first full weekend there just last week and could not be happier.  The location, the people and the condo itself are everything we were looking for, and everything that you represented to us. It really is the age of the internet!"  --- Steve & Donna Reeder       

                      

pam172_195"We want to express to your our sincerest gratitude for your assistance with finding the perfect home for our family. You are truly a Real Estate Extraordinaire. One never quite knows what they are getting when shopping for a realtor online, but after meeting you in person we knew we were in good hands.  The entire way, you kept us on track and reminded us of the things we said were most important for us to have in our new home. In doing so, you helped us avoid making a huge mistake by putting an offer on the wrong house just because we were in a hurry. We are now happy to call you a friend & realtor."--- Liam, Pamela & Lucy


neate2722_195"I have been in the real estate industry for 10 years as a lender and am associated with many real estate agents; however I knew I needed a local expert to assist me. Lauren's market knowledge, patient and understanding nature combined with an aggressive style stood out among the agents I interviewed. There were opportunities she capitalized on once in escrow that I would have never known existed without her thoroughness, she absolutely had my family's best interest in mind the entire way. There isn't a statement positive enough to do her justice, I recommend her highly!" ---  Ken & Kristen Neate



lyn_vaus722_160"After my mother passed away and my brother and I had to put her townhouse on the market Lauren Spencer saw value where no other realtor we talked to did. Not only did she see it... she delivered on it. It sold for six figures more than we expected and at each step of the way her professionalism and savvy helped give us the confidence we needed to get through a difficult time. I'd work with Lauren again in a second."--- Lyn Vaus

 



gladstone722_195"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent work you did in helping us purchase the property in Aptos. You simplified what could have been a difficult process since we do not live in the area. Your guidance in a very challenging market was excellent. We especially appreciate the help and work done after the close of escrow. Your many contacts in the area and the respect those people have for you made the post-sale activities (cleaning, pest-control, handyman, contractors, etc.) much easier. I would certainly recommend you to anyone thinking of buying or selling property." --- Don & Suzanne Gladstone



lyndon_low722_193"It was a pleasure working with you as you are always very patient, respectful, and knowledgeable. You were constantly available and in contact with us during the search, negotiation, and escrow process. Your integrity and experience made buying in this difficult sellers market an easier process"--- Elise and Lyndon Low

 

 

kimoto2722_184"Words can’t express how much we appreciated your guidance and assistance during the very emotional sale of the family home.  You were compassionate but straight forward.  You were especially instrumental in helping to negotiate the difficult “generational” territory between my mother, a recent widow, who had 40 years invested in the house, and myself, her daughter who wanted to respect my mother’s wishes but also wanted my mother to get a good price with the least possible stress.  And yet it all worked out with your patience and hard work. We thank you for your 120% effort and for always looking after our best interest!"--- June & Susan Kimoto



landram722_197"Through Lauren’s services, we bought two homes, one in Aptos (in 2000) and another in Santa Cruz (in 2004).  In the case of both purchases, we bought in a tough, multiple offers, sellers market which exercised and tested Lauren’s ability to locate and acquire our homes.  Lauren not only found the two best homes for our needs, but also successfully obtained offer acceptance in the highly competitive seller’s market.  We rate her performance as excellent and have been extremely appreciative of her efforts and pleased with our home purchases. We cannot recommend Lauren highly enough." --- Charles & Pam Landram

logsdon2722_196"Thank you very much for all the help and support that you provided to us during our efforts to locate a new home. You were extraordinarily patient and helpful through the long process of searching. You were supportive to us and understanding of our concerns when we needed guidance, and you provided leadership and expert knowledge of the area.  Lisa and I would be pleased to recommend you professionally and personally to anyone who needs an expert real estate broker in Santa Cruz County." --- Lisa & Mark Logsdon

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"Four years ago Lauren helped us sell a property in Soquel and did a fantastic job. This time we wanted to sell a condo in Capitola and immediately thought of Lauren Spencer, She gladly accepted the task and started by taking some nice view pictures from the condo and got us listed and advertised. Within our time frame we had an acceptable offer and again Lauren did a great job by taking care of all the paperwork and other details all the way up until close of escrow.  After two successful transactions like that we would definitely use Lauren again." --- Cai & Diane Monsson

 

pauljillsheffel722_200"We knew that selling our ranch of seventeen years was going to be a very emotional experience for us.  Finding the right realtor was very important.  We interviewed several prominent realtors in the area and after meeting with you, we knew that we would be in good hands. Your professionalism, knowledge and understanding made this a very positive experience.  Due to your great pricing instincts and marketing strategies, the sale happened faster than we ever thought possible. Thank you again for making this easy for us." --- Paul and Jill Scheffel

 

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 "We greatly appreciate the excellent job you have done for us in the past years. In the last 15 years you have helped us on three occasions either buy or sell a home. On each occasion you have provided us with excellent service that was well above our expectations. Because of your professionalism and thorough planning, this normally stressful event has gone very smoothly with very little stress for our family. Thank you for helping us take part in the dream of home ownership." --- Aaron and Colleen Ellis

junetaylor722_115 "I want to say thank you for your kind help and professional service. At best, moving place and house at my time of life is difficult and traumatic.You worked tirelessly and understandingly to ease the transition for me, At the same time you managed to combine real caring with high professional standards. All of your explanations and estimations were right on target and helped me make good decisions regarding my home investment. Little did I imagine when meeting you fortuitously at an open house some years ago, how significant you would be in my own life and welfare. I owe you a debt of gratitude." ---June Taylor

claudia_tamblin722_151"I now know for sure why you are rated one of the best real estate agents in the county.   It's because you care about your clients and their needs. You have sold 2 homes for me in the past 10 years and you took care in doing the market analysis. I made the final decisions and I'm grateful for you giving me choices and explaining both sides to all options. I'm looking forward to this new phase of my retirement life. It's because of you that I can move to this new dream." --- Claudia Tamblin

 

buck_engle722_199"I have known you for a number of years which is why I consulted you upon deciding to sell my home.  Your approach to my needs has been outstanding.  You produced a very effective sales program and I was very pleased and completely satisfied.  Your advice regarding preparing the house for sale was very helpful and a made the house attractive to potential buyers.  Because of your thoroughness and attention to details the requirements of both the buyer and seller were met completely. I highly recommend you to any buyer or seller." --- Buck Engle

 

lucille722_145"This is the second house you’ve sold for me. You have made the process as easy and as painless as possible, handling it with your usual grace and style and professionalism.. Along the way, we’ve become more than business acquaintances.  I’ve learned that many of the same qualities that make you a good realtor – honesty, consideration, thoughtfulness, and concern – make you an excellent person to have as a friend. . I wish you all the success in the world in your field.  Homeowners and buyers are fortunate to have you on their side.” ---  Lucille Dumbrava


gary__cathy2722_217"Lauren was very knowledgeable about the neighborhoods and properties in the area and helped us decide where we wanted to look for homes. We quickly found a great house close to the beach in a wonderful neighborhood of Aptos.  Lauren’s professionalism and dedication made it easy to work with her, and her local contacts helped smooth the process.  We were very impressed with her expertise, experience, and professionalism, and we will not hesitate to recommend her to any friends looking for homes in the Santa Cruz area." --- Gary & Cathy Walz



susan_swaboda722_130_01"The day I interviewed you and decided I wanted to work with you to sell my house was a great day and one I will always remember.  The minute you walked in the door I knew we were going to have a great working relationship.    Your professionalism and terrific work ethic set you apart from all other realtors in the area.  Caldwell Bankers is very lucky to have an individual like you representing them in Santa Cruz County. Thank you for all of your hard work.  I didn’t have to do anything but keep the house in “show” condition.  You took care of everything else and always made sure things got done in a timely manner.  " --- Susan Swaboda

 

sissons722_165"We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you so much for helping us in the sale of our home in Corralitos. Everything went so smoothly. We know that had a lot to do with your expertise - your knowledge of the market, experience with all aspects of home sales, prompt professional responses, rapport with others of the real estate community, and the general integrity that goes along with everything you do. We appreciate the scope of services you were able to provide - recommendations on key things to focus on, your attention to detail, and following up with us on anything that seemed unfamiliar or unsure. You truly are a gem in the industry. We were so fortunate to have you as our agent. " --- Joe & Lori Sisson

 

thrash722_185"I’d like to take a few moments to let you know how grateful Bob & I are to you for all your help with our recent life-change. When Bob & I saw the “For Sale” sign on the condo we had been wishing for, Bob turned to me and said, “Call Lauren.”  You not only secured the purchase for us, but provided the expert advice we needed to get our old house spruced up, on the market and SOLD within a few short (exhausting) weeks. We never could have done this without your encouragement and the fact that we knew we could rely on your years of experience and good advice We couldn’t be happier with our new place. "--- Bob & Maureen Thrash

hinds722_145"I have appreciated and enjoyed working alongside Lauren, who has been our real estate agent and broker concerning purchase or sales, on more than one occasion. Lauren is a very capable person and does an excellent job.  Her qualifications and skills are exceptional. Her method of operation and management is a quiet efficiency. Her character is exceedingly commendable.  She maintains a gentle, patient, and harmonizing spirit while she works at a high level of professionalism.  In critical situations, I have found her to be trustworthy and honest.  She is insightful, offers helpful suggestion, and her attitude is always willing and constructive.  Also I am impressed with the fact that when she handles a transaction, there is no messes left behind, any disgruntled parties that have to be satisfied, and the job is “finished”.   ---  Jack E. Hinds



davidbom72_151"I analyze the performance of real estate agents for a living, and I can attest that Lauren Spencer is within the top 1% of all agents in the area in which she specializes. Many agents claim to be in the top 1% of one statistic or another. But regrettably, these statistics are often misleading. I have researched the performance of every single listing agent in Lauren's area.  Factoring in not only the number of homes sold, but, importantly, percent sold (vs. expired), number of days to sell, sale price vs. original asking price, an apples-to-apples comparison against her peers, Lauren Spencer is indeed within the top 1% of all agents in her area."--- David B. CRS Inc

 


van_dyke22_195"We cannot thank you enough for your professional assistance in selling our home. It especially helped to meet with you months before we put our home on the market.  As a result, the house sold above the asking price and we had three firm offers from which to choose. It was such a relief to feel we could trust you to listen to us, be available, follow through and take care of the many details.  We have never had such a good experience with a realtor.  Your excellent reputation is well warranted." --- Morgan & Elizabeth Van Dyke



tom__pam_schwartz72_195'Thank you so much for our seamless transition from our old home and into our new one.  We truly appreciate your responsiveness to our concerns. You have a tremendous knack for understanding really what we wanted in our property and only selecting properties that meet our criteria; unlike so many other Realtors that bombard us with listings that we knew would not work out.  This was our second experience working with you and you have shined on each occasion.  We will definitely recommend you to anyone in need of a real estate agent." --- Tom and Pam Schwartz



mara__zach22_186"You have made buying our first home together an absolute pleasure.  Thank you for your impeccable professionalism, abundant patience, excellent negotiating expertise and skilled experience.   Thank you for handling our important decision of buying a home together with such a focused priority.  You are a complete asset to your profession and company. We look forward to only working with you in all future real estate endeavors and recommend the quality and excellence that we have experienced with you to all our friends, family and associates."  --- Mara Willis and Zach Liske

 

burrell272jpg_188_01"Thank you so much for all you have done for us by selling our house and helping us buy a new one. We can’t tell you enough how much we appreciate you.  You always looked out for our best interest and you genuinely wanted to see us get into the best house for our family.  You were never once pushy and you really cared and took great care of us.  I loved you being able to let me call you anytime, and I really appreciated you calling me from Hawaii – even though you were on vacation with your family.  You are the best and we respect and care about you.  We feel so fortunate to have found you." --- Steve and Andrea Burrell

 

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"Thank you for the efficient and informative manner in which you sold our home in Aptos. Your advice in preparing for the sale was extremely helpful, as it has been many years since we have sold property, and times and procedures change. Thanks again for the very excellent and professional service." --- Eunice and Walt Spiller

 


 
daws72_195"Lauren Spencer successfully sold our townhouse in Aptos while also representing us in the buying of our new home in Rio Del Mar. Even though the selling of homes right now can be challenging, Lauren’s unwavering commitment to the sale prevailed and she was able to assist us in getting more than we had thought possible.  Additionally, the buying of our new home was not without it complications. Again, Lauren’s perseverance to always fighting for the best interests of her clients was ever present. Lauren made sure our seller, and their agent, made true on every promise that was made in the sale. Lauren, we sincerely would like to say “Thank You” again for all of your diligent efforts and very hard work. We have learned through this experience that not all agents are the same and that you definitely are one of the good ones." --- Michael & Christine Daws


lilley372_168"Thank you very much for all your help in selling my condo.  I think it was a bit more of a challenge than either of us anticipated, but your expertise and energy and commitment to the sale made it happen!  I never could have done it on my own." --- Pat Lilley

 

 

colendich72_195"We were very impressed by your commitment, follow-through and    attention to detail.  We feel very fortunate to have sold our house in Aptos (above the asking price) so quickly and we are forever grateful to you for sealing the deal on our new house the first day it was on the market (working very late into the p.m.).   We love our new house, and we highly recommend you for any real estate transaction." --- Anne & Mark Colendich


conyers72_183"Finding a Realtor is difficult in itself, doing so long distance is nerve racking.  We were looking for a second home in the Santa Cruz area, and had some preferences which were difficult to fill.  We flew in on a Saturday.  Lauren spent all day showing prospective homes and wrote a contract that evening on the perfect beach home.  Lauren easily picked up on our tastes, demonstrated true professionalism and warmth.  She gave us recommendations for services which was essential to our settling in.  We can not say enough positive things about our experience working with Lauren." --- Katie and Dave Conyers


tunink72_195"We are so happy that we made this move to Aptos. You were always so on top of what needed to happen. You gave me confidence about whether or not we were doing the right thing by selling our home and buying another.  Thank you so much Lauren for making a potentially difficult transaction a very painless and smooth one for us. We will continue to highly recommend you to anyone we know who is buying or selling a home in this area. --- Mike & Merrilee Tunink
 

 

foss72_185"We are very thankful for "your" abilities in selling our property in Aptos.  "Your" professionalism helped us to relax and know we were in good hands.  "Your" sincere and caring attitude made a very difficult task for us seem bearable.  You are an excellent realtor and a true friend at counseling us with every step along the way.  Our deepest appreciation for a job well done. --- Ann Foss, Howard & Karen Allen.
 


spangler272_185"What a delight it has been to work with you again.  Selling and purchasing a home can be so stressful, and your professionalism, personal support, timeliness, and calm, friendly demeanor have made this transition in our lives go smoothly and pleasantly.  You have the unique ability to guide without directing, stay calm during the multiple crises that occur with every sale, and to listen carefully to the wants and needs of your clients. You are a wonderful realtor and person." --- Bob and Cindy Spangler
 


cumbie2_last72_172"Thank you so much for all your guidance and patience during the sale of our Aptos home.  Your years of experience and insight into Santa Cruz County real estate served us well!  You were very helpful in assisting us through the entire process and you clearly communicated all the steps we would need to take.   And it was a pleasure working with you.  You can be sure we will let our friends and neighbors know you are a top notch professional who can be trusted with the sale of their home.. --- Sean & Susie Cumbie

 

cat__rene72_175"We've known Lauren since 2000 when we were in the market for our first home. She came highly recommended by a friend or ours, and I know why. She made sure that we were comfortable with all the terminology and the ins and outs of first time home buying. Now it's 2003 and we needed a bigger house. Interest rates are down, and our desire for more space was nagging at us to go shopping. Lauren took care of all the little things that go into buying and selling a home. She totally cares about your needs and is an excellent agent.  We are so glad she took care of our purchase, and our sale." --- Cat & Rene Thrasher


margit___stephan_last72_177"Thank you so very much for the excellent guidance and unwavering commitment during the sale of our house.  We appreciated your friendly and caring attitude while still managing all the intricate details of the sale and meeting our desired sales price.  It has been a pleasure to know you and we highly recommend your services to anybody in need of an excellent realtor." --- Warmly, Margit and Stephan Thaler

 


nishimura72_195"We wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your guidance and support in selling our house in Scotts Valley.  Not only were you always professional and on top of the details, but you were so committed and accessible (even on your vacation!) and cared about what we were experiencing. We felt that you had become our friend and were confident that you were representing us well through negotiations – trying as they were sometimes. We also appreciated your patience and flexibility in working through our translations. You were very helpful, going above and beyond the normal scope of services in many instances. We truly feel fortunate to have worked with you. --- Hiromi and Uichi Nishimura & Yoshiko Nishimura



gina___lorraine2_last2_188"On behalf of our entire family, we would like to thank you for working above and beyond your normal working hours to ensure that our real estate investment would take place.  We can’t thank you enough for your professionalism and for being a team-player during this entire process.  We recognize that you were not only our real estate professional for the Aptos property, but you also acted as an advisor to our real estate associate during our property exchange.  We are looking forward to sharing many memories in our new home by the ocean." --- Greg & Gina Van Ness & Lorraine Solari


grellman3_last72_195_01"We truly enjoyed our home buying experience with Lauren!  She is a very professional realtor in her knowledge and expertise of the Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market.  In addition, we found Lauren to be a very personabLe realtor when explaining all the documentation that we needed to sign.  Her kind and considerate personality led us to choose her as our realtor.  Right from the beginning, she was very clear about what she would do for us as our realtor.  We look forward to working with you again!" --- Gary & Joyce Grellmann


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"As a “mature” home buyer, I’ve dealt with my share of realtors and can say, without hesitation, that you are the best!!  Helping my daughter buy her first home was a Herculean effort and you were definitely up to the task. You listened and “heard”, supported as well as soothed frazzled nerves, reassured when it started to seem impossible, and kept us both apprised at every stage of the process in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. Your business savvy was obvious from the start of the process but it was your warmth and reassurance that got my daughter through the tough parts."--- Mary  and Carrie E.

walden72_175"Your professional expertise and knowledge of Real Estate values in our area was terrific and MOST instrumental for the quick sale of our home of 31 years.  We appreciated your thoughtfulness and considerations to our needs for a speedy sale.  Your support, encouragements and hugs during that very hectic and sometimes overwhelming time gave us much energy and motivation. You are a very "Special" person and a very "Dynamic Lady" and we have told many people about you and recommended you to those who are thinking of selling their homes. We wish you continued success in your profession!" --- Gary and Heide Walden



marquam__anne_piros72_175"We wanted to take the time to thank you for all the incredible work you did to make our first home purchase so easy. Your commitment to personal integrity and our happiness was evident through the whole process. Your eye for detail and your ability to listen to our needs made for a perfect match in our final home selection. It all came together in a way that was almost too simple. At times we thought there should have been more to do but you carried so much of the weight for us that the process was effortless. We look forward to another opportunity to work with you." --- Marquam and Anne Piros

janice_palmer72_144"As a person who worries a lot, I thought selling my house would be a daunting experience. But you made it quick, easy and problem-free for me. It was amazing. You are so well organized and you kept me informed all along the way. The SOLD sign went up in just one month's time - how easy is that?! You will be remembered as a good friend and the BEST real estate broker." --- Janice Palmer

 

 

josetttecrop72_175"Thank you for all your help. Working with you was very pleasant. It's not easy to sell your home, yet you helped us through all the rough spots. You are very professional but manage to be caring and sensitive as well. You were like working with a trusted long-time friend and I'm glad we chose you as our listing agent." --- Robert and Josette Winkler

 


dave_sheila72_176"Lauren is that one in a million kind of agent. Her calming and warm ways as well as her professionalism and expertise combine to make her a real gem to have on your side. She really went to bat for us, was willing and able to go the extra mile... and in the end it turned out so perfect. We'd hate to think how much harder things would have been had we not had such a patient, thorough, honest, highly experienced, and down to earth person to work with." --- Dave Johnston, Sheila Campell, Ruby & Robin

 



joell__elise2edit_195"The day we randomly chose your name off a For Sale sign, we had no idea what a fortuitous and auspicious move we had made. You listened to our need and wants, never wasted our time, made the whole experience a fun adventure, and found us the house of our dreams in record time! You can also take credit for bringing two sisters closer together. Our families now have the perfect place to meet and spend precious times together." --- Joell Hallowell and Elise Hallowell Moir



dave__karen72_175"We met Lauren 15 years ago at an open house where she ended up selling that home to us. Since then, we have had the opportunity to work with her through the purchase and sale of two homes. Lauren has the experience and the amazing ability to make you feel secure and comfortable through the whole process of buying or selling your home. She has the valuable insight to the market and the requirements within the market that are needed reassurances as you work through real estate processes. Through the years, Lauren has turned out to be not only our trusted real estate partner but a dear friend as well. We both highly recommend Lauren to you; she is a professional in every sense of the word." --- Dave and Karen Bonaker


barbara__blake72_175"We want to express our sincere gratitude for your tireless help and support in our search and and purchase of our dream home. During difficult negotiations, you provided a calm voice of reason. Without your continual reassurance and expertise, we probably wouldn't have had the patience to close the deal. Just as important, our relationship didn't end at close of escrow. You continue to provide us with valuable information for the work we're doing on our home. It's clear that you really care about your clients." --- Blake Stone and Barbara Barton
 

john__georgie72_115"We interviewed potential realtors by email, by phone, and eventually in person. Lauren stood out from the rest. During our search for a home, Lauren was at times an advisor, a counselor and a cheerleader. Lauren's dedication, patience and enthusiastic nature paid off. We found what we were looking for. If your in the market for a new home, do yourself a favor, give Lauren Spencer a call." --- John & Georgie Runk

 

kate72_175"I cannot believe how wonderful it feels to be a first time homebuyer. You picked up on my tastes and preferences so quickly, saving time in the long run. Those clever negotiating skills and savvy experience enabled us to out maneuver those other bidders. You were always so available. What a comfort it was to have you in my corner. Thank you so much for all the hard work, patience, incredible service, responsiveness, kindness, and expertise. I would recommend you to everyone without hesitation." --- Kate Hotchkiss, Associate Attorney at Grunsky, Ebey, Farrar, & Howell

 

george_oliveri_166"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sale, (and for your patience), of my house. I know at times I was some-what insecure and skeptical. You were able to keep me assured that everything was going to be fine. How right you were! You were able to keep your cool and everything in prospective between and insecure seller and a very difficult buyer. You are very talented and very good at what you do. Thanks again for a job well done." --- George Oliveri

 


larryingham72_148"Am I glad I was smart enough to hire you to list and sell my property in Aptos. I interviewed top-producing agents from the three largest firms in Santa Cruz County. Your three-year listing record was the best; you not only had the most listings, but they sold in the shortest time at a price closest to the listing price. I would also like to thank you for the innumerable details which you took care of, from arranging inspections, dumping trash & shipping odds and ends, which saved me from having to fly into Santa Cruz myself to do them. I enjoyed working with you and have every confidence in your abilities. I encourage anyone needing the best real estate agent in Santa Cruz County to hire you." --- Larry Ingham
 


ian72_169"After contacting nearly a dozen different agents, I knew Lauren was a special find. She was the only agent to return my call that day, and she was very helpful even before I was her client. Lauren understood the technical aspects of buying property, provided insightful advice, and always brought to my attention pro's and con's of each place. This enabled me to feel completely comfortable and confident with my choice of houses and the price I paid. Lauren provided outstanding service, was a joy to work with, and she's a brutal negotiator. I'd recommend her to all friends and relatives! " --- Ian Chin

 

 

zerr72_149"Thank you so much for your superb service in selling our house. Throughout the whole process you gave us excellent advise, everything from the sale price to decorating ideas for making the house more saleable. We were particularly happy with your negotiating skills and are really happy with the price you brought in for our house. Thank you for always being willing to answer any and all questions. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know who wants an excellent, friendly, easy to work with, and incredibly skilled realtor." --- Pete & Amanda Zerr



kathy__andy_pavlik72_153"We can't thank you enough for all of your hard work in helping us to sell our townhouse and buy a larger house. Your advise was always right on. Our townhouse sold quickly and painlessly. You were a great support to us in defining the priorities in our housing search We especially appreciate that you always had time for us and really cared about finding the right home for our family." --- Kathy & Andy Pavlik

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 "Thank you so much for your hard work. You are wonderful. Your knowledge of real estate, positive suggestions, friendly personality and encouragement made this a pleasant experience. You kept me informed every step of the way. I would recommend you to everyone." --- Carole Huffman

 

martinez72_166"It has been a pleasure working with you on the sale of our property in Ben Lomond. You professionalism and attention to detail has made the sale a painless operation. You knew the market so well and the potential of our property that your suggested asking price resulted in an offer in 3 days. You kept us apprised of each step of the process and you patiently answered the multitude of questions we broached. Thank you so much for a job well done. We would be happy to recommend you to anyone buying or selling real estate." --- Augie & Doris Martinez



adrian__rosaleen72_165"We want to thank you for all of your expertise during this stressful event of home buying. You gave us all of your time, energy and patience. We greatly appreciate your efforts!!" --- Adrian Trejio & Rosaleen Ryan

 

 

spangler72_142"Thank you so much for your expertise in the recent sale of our house and the purchase of our new home. We got expert help, a friendly smile, patient answers to our many questions, flexibility, and of course the sale of our home. We'd love to recommend you to other prospective home buyers and seller." --- Bob & Cindy Spangler
 

 

lee__marjorie_kuhre72_161"We wanted to thank you for all of your hard work with both the purchase and, six years later, the sale of our Santa Cruz property. Your professionalism, dedication and knowledge of real estate are truly outstanding. We are very impressed that you handled these transactions so efficiently as they involved a complicated Starker 1031 exchange." --- Lee & Marjorie Kuhre
 

 


linda__clyde_smith72_164"How do I begin to thank you for all your friendship and kindness. I was selling the house where I grew up, and where my Mom lived the past 36 years. I knew that the house was in need of repairs. Your honest and constructive thoughts about selling it "As Is" was the right decision for us. It didn't take long before I no longer thought of you as my Real Estate Agent, but my Real Estate Angel and friend. I will always be grateful to you for all your help and guidance. You are an exceptional agent, and you are an asset to your profession and to Coldwell Banker. I hope they know how fortunate they are to have you working on their team." --- Clyde & Linda Smith

 

almaryfox72_166"Lauren Spencer's integrity is impeccable! Because of her diligence and hard work our home sold in three days! She did her "homework" by preparing an honest and realistic market appraisal which provided information for us to use in setting our price. Lauren truly worked for and represented us . She returns phone calls in a timely manner and answered all our questions, no matter how simple or complicated! Lauren provided us with simple suggestions that helped us in preparing our home, of 27 years, to be shown. Lauren truly has been a blessing to us as she is totally professional, knowledgeable, and kind; a wonderful blend of assets. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication." --- Al & Mary Fox


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"We had the pleasure of working with Lauren Spencer when we sold our property at Sea Crest. We found Lauren very professional and knowledgeable about the local real estate market. She did a fantastic job in guiding us through the process. She was always available and returned all phone calls promptly. Lauren was also very sensitive to our emotional attachment to our property. The property sold in about two weeks and, in a short time, it felt like Lauren became a friend. We highly recommend Lauren for any real estate transaction." --- Cai & Diane Monsson

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"You are the good luck one hoped you would be after Joel Herzel's rave recommendation. You did exactly what you said you would do and all came out as promised. The foggy moments dissipated instantly and the only regret now that the house is sold is we will see less of you." --- Gene Holtan & Elizabeth Sanchez

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"I want to express my satisfaction and thanks to Lauren Spencer for her efficient and thorough work on my behalf in the recent sale of a home in which I am a trustee. She relieved me of many details and went out of her way to close the sale quickly and efficiently. She was genuinely interested and involved with me as if I was her only client. Thank you, Lauren -- I will use you again as the need arises!" --- Paul Barton

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 "We asked for beach front property and you delivered beach front property! Thank you for all your extra help in closing the sale for us. What a memory maker for our family! Please stay in touch and if you ever need a reference, just call." --- The Whims

 



bonnicar72_157"Lauren's services were indispensable in helping me buy the home of my dreams. She unflaggingly guided me through each step of the transaction, taking the time to address the concerns I had. I attribute the incredible smoothness of the process, the timely fashion in which it was carried out and my personal delight with my house to her personal integrity and business acumen. Thank you so much Lauren, I'm a very happy camper!" --- Bonni Carver

 


tamimark72_156"Finding a good Realtor can be just as difficult as finding a new home. We were lucky enough to have found both. We ended up getting an incredible home at an incredible price because of Lauren's professional expertise, sharp eye & constant attention to the moving market. We think she's the best & it was definitely a treat for us to have worked with her!" --- Tami & Mark Manchester

 

 

gregtanya72_142"Thanks for selling our house. We had a lot of fun working with you. You kept us well informed which made the process a lot easier for us." --- Greg & Tanya Clark

 

 

michael_daws72_157"Thank you so much for all your diligent efforts and profound patience with me. I know I'm not an easy client to please, but you've been the best to work with. I found it very comforting knowing you were always in my corner and looking out for my best interests throughout the search and buying of my new home. I absolutely LOVE my new house, and sincerely have you and all your hard efforts to thank for finding me the perfect place. You can be sure I'll recommend you to all my friends." --- Michael J. Daws

 

 

nicolerusty72_128"Our friends and families thought we were crazy for choosing to move to one of the most expensive areas of the country. After our first look at real estate and "For Sale" signs, we were tempted to agree with them. Fortunately, we were referred to Lauren Spencer. Lauren found us a beautiful home that was beyond our expectations but, miraculously, was still within our somewhat limited price range. Lauren's optimism that she would find us something was contagious, and of course she was right. With Lauren's attentiveness, experience, and thorough knowledge of this area, we felt well cared for throughout a long-distance housing search and closing. We are grateful to Lauren for making our dream of moving to Santa Cruz area come true." --- Nicole Lezin & Rusty Kingon

mcdonald72_137"Lauren, I just wanted to let you know how thrilled Vince and I are with our new house. I told you that this has been the best home buying experience I've ever had, and it's all because of you! Your expertise, and your familiarity with the Santa Cruz area were so valuable. And, on top of that, your willingness to listen to our (sometimes conflicting) dreams and desires not only helped us find the perfect house but also enjoy the process. Home buying can be a stressful time, but with you it has been a piece of cake. Thank you for all you did for us. You really make a difference. Never forget that." --- Michael McDonald


salimbene72_155"Travel, travel, travel is all that I can remember about settling into my new job. I never seemed to be geographically anywhere near I needed to be to locate a new home. In walked Lauren Spencer, assuring me every step of the way that we would find something perfect. As I look back, I know just how much of a wonderful miracle Lauren was to me. Relentless effort and attention to detail is how I think of Lauren. I not only noticed her following up on my potential home acquisitions, but also found her reminding me of my everyday dental and doctor appointments. Her innate compassion and empathy for her clients is remarkable. I consider Lauren an exceptional realtor who adapts like a chameleon to each situation. Her passion for her field is admired. It is easy to consider Lauren part of the family very early in the home buying process." --- Jill Salimbene
 
 

denniscarylbrewer72_135"Lauren was very professional and quickly knew what type of property would interest us. The first day looking she found us the perfect cottage on the bluff in Seacliff. Lauren worked very hard on a complicated property exchange. She follows through on all details and is very friendly. We highly recommend using Lauren Spencer." --- Dennis & Caryl Brewer

 


randyrose72_166"A friend of ours recommended Lauren Spencer to us when we started the process of looking for a house. Now after our experience with her, we would likewise recommend her services. We were first time buyers and needed someone we could trust to guide us through all the hoops. Lauren was very patient and thorough, paying special attention to details we would otherwise have been ignorant of. She was always in close communication with us, returning our calls promptly and answering any questions we had. Lauren worked very hard on our behalf in helping us find and purchase our new house. We would highly recommend her integrity and professionalism." --- Randy & Rose Finkbeiner

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"Buying and selling a home is a very stressful undertaking for a single flight attendant. Lauren Spencer supported me every step of the way. Lauren sold me a home in April of 1988 and when it came time to buying another home this August, it never occurred to me to use another Realtor." --- Helga Wiench
 

 


steve_allen72_140"I want to express my thanks to you for the services you provided to bring about the sale of my property and close of escrow in a compressed time frame. You kept your promise and commitment to bring this effort into total focus for me. The final results are definitely recognized and I am thankful for your efforts to that end." --- Steve Allen

 

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"We really enjoyed working with Lauren to find the perfect home for us! She assisted us with getting unconventional financing and was available to us for the whole process from looking to moving. Lauren was not only our Realtor, but became a real friend." --- Ben & Bobbye Watson

 

tompam72_154"Lauren Spencer is truly a miracle worker. Her upfront and honest approach, and her attention to details eliminates all anxieties. When we need help in the future, Lauren is definitely our first choice." --- Tom & Pam Schwartz

 

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"Lauren Spencer has sold two properties for us. We chose Lauren to be our Realtor because she has great integrity, is very professional, and a pleasure to work with." Nancy & Ray Talley