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Buyer's Guide

A Step-by-Step First Time Buyer's Guide

Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones of your life. To prepare yourself for this moment, you need to know what to expect during the process. This step-by-step first time buyer’s guide created by your agent will help reduce the stress of buying a home and help you enjoy the journey as much as possible.

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Step 1: Research

Do you already know where you want to buy? If you want a condo, townhome, or single-family home? Which features do you like and dislike? What’s available on the market now? If you answered no to any of these questions, now is the time to start researching. In addition to looking for homes that interest you, also take note of any changes in asking prices. This could give you valuable insight into housing trends in specific neighborhoods and help you when the time comes to make an offer.

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Step 2: Decide on Your Budget

Notice I said to decide on your budget—not determine how much the mortgage company will give you. In many cases, a mortgage company will pre-approve you for more than you’re comfortable spending, which is why you need to determine the monthly payment you feel comfortable with before talking to a lender. This likely includes doing a full household budget and taking into consideration what changes other than a mortgage payment will occur once you move into your new home. If you’ve lived in an apartment or with roommates, you may overlook new expenses like garbage, water, or HOA fees that could easily blow your budget.

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Step 3: Get Prequalified

Just because you think you can afford a certain payment every month doesn’t mean the mortgage company will agree. Just as they may approve you for too large of an amount, they may also approve you for a lesser amount or deny you a mortgage altogether. Lack of time at a job, insufficient credit, past bankruptcies, or other financial issues can cause major problems when trying to secure a mortgage. Before you get your heart set on a home, talk to a mortgage professional to find out what amount you can qualify for. This will also be an advantage when you make an offer on a home, as some sellers won’t entertain offers from those who aren’t already prequalified for a loan.

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Step 4: Choose a Real Estate Agent

Can you shop for, look at, and ultimately make an offer on a home without a real estate agent? Technically, yes, but why would you when it costs you nothing for an agent like me to take much of the stress off your shoulders? Not only will I help identify properties you might be interested in, arrange showings, and ultimately handle the offer process, but I also have a knowledge of the market that you don’t possess. Finding the perfect home can be a daunting task, and this is where my expertise and wealth of knowledge come into play. Let me show you around some homes that meet your dream home criteria so you can find the one that's right for you.

Passion & Expertise

My goal is to provide you with the most personalized service possible, meticulously designed to help you navigate the process of buying your dream home. I am dedicated to understanding your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that every step of the journey is tailored to achieve your ultimate home-buying aspirations.

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Step 5: Find the Right Home

This should be the most enjoyable step of the entire process (other than moving in!). I will arrange showings of homes you’re interested in that are within your price range. Take notes about what you like and don’t like, and make sure to pay attention to details. Turn light switches on and off, open and close doors, and run the faucets in various rooms. Don’t limit your inspection to the home itself. Make sure to take time to explore the neighborhood and keep an eye on traffic at certain times of the day, the parking situation, and how close it is to necessities like schools and grocery stores.

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Step 6: Make an Offer

Once you have selected the perfect home, work with your agent to craft a fair offer based on the value of comparable homes on the market. Depending on what the home is listed at and whether the current environment is a buyer’s or seller’s market, your offer may be below, at, or even above the asking price. I will be able to help you negotiate if you receive a counteroffer and reach an agreement. At this point, the house will go into escrow.

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Step 7: Have the Home Inspected

In most cases, your offer will be contingent on having the home inspected to ensure there is no major structural damage or large repairs needed. I can help you arrange this, and you can schedule it within days of making an offer. If there are no major issues, the process goes to step eight. If there is, you can renegotiate your offer based on what needs to be fixed, or you can withdraw it.

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Step 8: Select Your Loan

Now is the time to go back to the mortgage lender who pre-approved or pre-qualified you and choose your mortgage. You will be presented with various options based on your unique financial situation, including fixed-rate, variable-rate, 15-year, 30-year, or special programs such as VA loans or FHA loans. Work with your mortgage lender to select the option you feel the most comfortable with.

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Step 9: Get a Home Appraisal

Your lender will have your new home appraised so they have their independent value of it. The appraisal is to ensure that all parties involved are paying a fair price for the house.

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Step 10: Finish Paperwork

No one looks forward to all the paperwork involved in buying a home, but it’s a necessary part of the process. Fortunately, everything will be arranged by your lender and title company and, when you’re finished, you’ll know you are the legal owner of your new home.

Congratulations!

After signing the final paperwork to complete the purchase, you are now the owner of a new house. It may take a few days for your loan to be funded once the paperwork has been returned to the lender, but once that check is delivered to the seller, you’ll be all set to move into the home of your dreams. 

Success Stories

Testimonials

"Lauren was able to get us into our dream home in an area that we didn't think was possible. We knew we wanted to buy in Danville, and had dreams of living within walking distance to downtown. I found Lauren on Yelp and reached out based on her reviews. She called back within a day, and we talked through everything we were looking for and our budget. She really understands the market here, and we came up with a plan. After seeing a renovated house at the top of our budget that ended up going for $400k over asking, we were a little discouraged about getting the house we wanted. The next week, Lauren showed us a house that was in a similar neighborhood but needed work. We weren't quite sure if we were ready to take on a project, since we have had bad experiences in the past. We were also in a short-term rental, so we were on a tight timeline. Lauren has both a contractor with the crew and a designer she works with in her network, and she was able to connect us with them quickly to talk through the vision and schedule. Lauren helped us understand that the house had a very good layout and a great location. She was able to negotiate an offer that was just over asking, and it was accepted. We were able to get a design done within a month and started the renovation within 6 weeks. Lauren checked in with us throughout the renovation because she really cares about her clients. We even reached out to her for design tips! We finished the renovation 3 months ago, and we have to pinch ourselves because we can't believe we ended up in this house. We would recommend Lauren as a realtor in a heartbeat!"
"Lauren was able to get us into our dream home in an area that we didn't think was possible. We knew we wanted to buy in Danville, and had dreams of living within walking distance to downtown. I found Lauren on Yelp and reached out based on her reviews. She called back within a day, and we talked through everything we were looking for and our budget. She really understands the market here, and we came up with a plan. After seeing a renovated house at the top of our budget that ended up going for $400k over asking, we were a little discouraged about getting the house we wanted. The next week, Lauren showed us a house that was in a similar neighborhood but needed work. We weren't quite sure if we were ready to take on a project, since we have had bad experiences in the past. We were also in a short-term rental, so we were on a tight timeline. Lauren has both a contractor with the crew and a designer she works with in her network, and she was able to connect us with them quickly to talk through the vision and schedule. Lauren helped us understand that the house had a very good layout and a great location. She was able to negotiate an offer that was just over asking, and it was accepted. We were able to get a design done within a month and started the renovation within 6 weeks. Lauren checked in with us throughout the renovation because she really cares about her clients. We even reached out to her for design tips! We finished the renovation 3 months ago, and we have to pinch ourselves because we can't believe we ended up in this house. We would recommend Lauren as a realtor in a heartbeat!"
Jake D.
"Lauren is an amazing realtor! She has excellent knowledge, instincts, and insight into the Bay Area real estate market. She goes above and beyond as a professional to make sure that every step of the process is completed well. Would recommend her to everybody!"
"Lauren is an amazing realtor! She has excellent knowledge, instincts, and insight into the Bay Area real estate market. She goes above and beyond as a professional to make sure that every step of the process is completed well. Would recommend her to everybody!"
Erin C.
"We want to thank Lauren for all the help and resources she brought to bear to help us sell our house for 34 years. Her suggestions were spot on for today's real estate market (even though some went against our baby boomer mindset). She tapped the right resources for remodeling as well as finances to help us buy our down-sized home before selling our Danville house. We were concerned about how long it would take to sell, but Lauren said it would sell quickly. It sold in about a week (and for the asking price). We would refer Lauren to anyone asking about buying or selling a home."
"We want to thank Lauren for all the help and resources she brought to bear to help us sell our house for 34 years. Her suggestions were spot on for today's real estate market (even though some went against our baby boomer mindset). She tapped the right resources for remodeling as well as finances to help us buy our down-sized home before selling our Danville house. We were concerned about how long it would take to sell, but Lauren said it would sell quickly. It sold in about a week (and for the asking price). We would refer Lauren to anyone asking about buying or selling a home."
Steve P.
"It was time to sell my parent's home which had a lot of deferred maintenance. We met with Lauren to discuss how to get the best "as-is" sales price without doing any upgrades. Lauren assessed what needed to be done to sell the home, executed the plan, and delivered the best price for the market. Deal closed! She asked us to "trust the process" while keeping us updated on what needed to be done to accomplish the goal. Lauren is hard-working, aggressive, professional, and a clear communicator with attention to detail. If you need to buy or sell a home, call Lauren. She will not disappoint! "
"It was time to sell my parent's home which had a lot of deferred maintenance. We met with Lauren to discuss how to get the best "as-is" sales price without doing any upgrades. Lauren assessed what needed to be done to sell the home, executed the plan, and delivered the best price for the market. Deal closed! She asked us to "trust the process" while keeping us updated on what needed to be done to accomplish the goal. Lauren is hard-working, aggressive, professional, and a clear communicator with attention to detail. If you need to buy or sell a home, call Lauren. She will not disappoint! "
Deborah H.
"I was told to call Lauren by a friend "if I was serious about selling my house and getting it done right". This was the best guidance I have had in a very long time! I live out of state and Lauren managed it all. She understands the market, the house, the neighborhood, and the potential. She has contacts to help (at the drop of a dime), gardeners, handyman, etc., if anything needs to be done. And then she sells the house. It was really that fast and that easy! And most importantly, stress-free for us. Lauren is the best. She has years of experience which shows in her work. She is honest and hard-working. I highly recommend you contact her for any real estate transactions."
"I was told to call Lauren by a friend "if I was serious about selling my house and getting it done right". This was the best guidance I have had in a very long time! I live out of state and Lauren managed it all. She understands the market, the house, the neighborhood, and the potential. She has contacts to help (at the drop of a dime), gardeners, handyman, etc., if anything needs to be done. And then she sells the house. It was really that fast and that easy! And most importantly, stress-free for us. Lauren is the best. She has years of experience which shows in her work. She is honest and hard-working. I highly recommend you contact her for any real estate transactions."
Carol S.
"Lauren is very energetic and proactive and will go above and beyond for her clients making the process of buying and selling go smoothly. I used Lauren's realty expertise about 20 years ago when she helped us find our perfect home. Move forward to 2023 and it was time for me to move across the country. Lauren has helped me through the process of selling my home, without me being present. I had already moved out of the state and we did everything online. Lauren communicated with me throughout the whole process and gave me great advice on how to maximize the value of my home so it would sell fast which I needed, and fast it sold! Thank you, Lauren!"
"Lauren is very energetic and proactive and will go above and beyond for her clients making the process of buying and selling go smoothly. I used Lauren's realty expertise about 20 years ago when she helped us find our perfect home. Move forward to 2023 and it was time for me to move across the country. Lauren has helped me through the process of selling my home, without me being present. I had already moved out of the state and we did everything online. Lauren communicated with me throughout the whole process and gave me great advice on how to maximize the value of my home so it would sell fast which I needed, and fast it sold! Thank you, Lauren!"
Luz B.
"Lauren Delivers! This is the 5th house we have had on the market with her and again she closed before we even went live! No joke, she had been under contract from day 1. Her team is amazing from painters to cleaning crew. We sold so fast that she had to find us a rental which she knocked out of the park. I never felt alone or stressed. Thank you, Lauren!"
"Lauren Delivers! This is the 5th house we have had on the market with her and again she closed before we even went live! No joke, she had been under contract from day 1. Her team is amazing from painters to cleaning crew. We sold so fast that she had to find us a rental which she knocked out of the park. I never felt alone or stressed. Thank you, Lauren!"
Stephanie B.
"Let me start off by saying my wife and I utilized Lauren twice. For our very first home and now our permanent home. She is without a doubt the best in the business. Very communicative and works hard for all of her clients. We will only use Lauren and she is the only realtor we recommend to others. Lauren genuinely looks out for her clients to make sure they are 100% satisfied and comfortable. If you are reading these reviews stop looking for a realtor now and select Lauren! Rest assured you will be happy, comfortable, and in the end completely satisfied."
"Let me start off by saying my wife and I utilized Lauren twice. For our very first home and now our permanent home. She is without a doubt the best in the business. Very communicative and works hard for all of her clients. We will only use Lauren and she is the only realtor we recommend to others. Lauren genuinely looks out for her clients to make sure they are 100% satisfied and comfortable. If you are reading these reviews stop looking for a realtor now and select Lauren! Rest assured you will be happy, comfortable, and in the end completely satisfied."
Christopher C.
"5 stars is not enough to rate Lauren. I met Lauren last year and right away was very impressed by how attentive to detail she is. She knows the real estate industry inside and out. Lauren sold my home and helped me purchase another home seamlessly. There is never a moment you cannot get a hold of her or never feel that she does not have your best intentions in mind. Lauren wants the best for her clients more than herself. In real estate, people always say "You need luck". You don't need luck! You need Lauren."
"5 stars is not enough to rate Lauren. I met Lauren last year and right away was very impressed by how attentive to detail she is. She knows the real estate industry inside and out. Lauren sold my home and helped me purchase another home seamlessly. There is never a moment you cannot get a hold of her or never feel that she does not have your best intentions in mind. Lauren wants the best for her clients more than herself. In real estate, people always say "You need luck". You don't need luck! You need Lauren."
Oliver V.
"Lauren is nothing short of amazing. And, I am so grateful to have found her. I had a horrible experience trying to sell my home with a different agent earlier this year. I was feeling very discouraged and worried but Lauren reassured me that through her process, we can hit a "Grand Slam". And, she is true to her word! We sold the house after 3 days of being listed! Not only that, but in a market where we are seeing most homes adjust the pricing down, she leveraged her skills and we got over the list price. I wasn't expecting that and it was the cherry on top! Her knowledge and expertise is exceptional. The level of transparency and communication throughout the entire process brought so much peace and exactly what I needed after everything I had been through. She handled the sale of my property as if it were her own and she genuinely cared. She has a phenomenal team too that gets it done - from painters, cleaners, window cleaning, staging, and photography. I didn't have to worry about a thing. She handled everything! Lauren has the "It factor", she is something special someone you can trust, and someone you absolutely want on your team! Not only did I gain a forever realtor, but I also gained a friend. She really is the best and anyone who works with her will immediately see and feel lucky. Thank you Lauren from the bottom of my heart for everything!"
"Lauren is nothing short of amazing. And, I am so grateful to have found her. I had a horrible experience trying to sell my home with a different agent earlier this year. I was feeling very discouraged and worried but Lauren reassured me that through her process, we can hit a "Grand Slam". And, she is true to her word! We sold the house after 3 days of being listed! Not only that, but in a market where we are seeing most homes adjust the pricing down, she leveraged her skills and we got over the list price. I wasn't expecting that and it was the cherry on top! Her knowledge and expertise is exceptional. The level of transparency and communication throughout the entire process brought so much peace and exactly what I needed after everything I had been through. She handled the sale of my property as if it were her own and she genuinely cared. She has a phenomenal team too that gets it done - from painters, cleaners, window cleaning, staging, and photography. I didn't have to worry about a thing. She handled everything! Lauren has the "It factor", she is something special someone you can trust, and someone you absolutely want on your team! Not only did I gain a forever realtor, but I also gained a friend. She really is the best and anyone who works with her will immediately see and feel lucky. Thank you Lauren from the bottom of my heart for everything!"
Monique F.
"Our experience working with Lauren has been truly exceptional. We embarked on this journey over two years ago with a limited understanding of the real estate market but armed with an extensive wish list. Lauren has been instrumental in guiding us through the complexities of the process, providing invaluable insights that helped us remain focused on our priorities. Over the course of these years, our family expanded from three to four members, and our work dynamics shifted to a home-based setup. Lauren adeptly adjusted to our evolving needs. Lauren's patience has been a cornerstone of our experience. She took the time to show us various homes, meticulously discussing the pros and cons we might have overlooked. Her industry expertise is evident, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to articulate why a particular property may not align with our preferences and redirect us towards more suitable options. While many can show a home, Lauren's true value lies in her commitment to safeguarding our family's best interests, prioritizing our needs over the convenience of closing a deal quickly. After an exhaustive search that left us mentally fatigued, Lauren presented us with an opportunity that surpassed our wildest expectations. Her keen negotiation skills, akin to a shark in the real estate waters, played a pivotal role in securing the house of our dreams. Throughout the entire process, she kept us informed at every step, and her dedicated team worked seamlessly to make our dream home a reality. Not only did the house meet our extensive list of criteria, but it also exceeded our expectations—all within our desired budget. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have Lauren and her team as partners in this journey. She is not only driven, focused, and professional but, above all, she genuinely cares about delivering the very best for her clients. Beyond the home-buying process, Lauren has cultivated a network of trusted providers, including contractors and top interior designers, enhancing our overall experience. Lauren didn't just help us find a home within our budget; she guided us in understanding the full potential of our property. We cannot express enough gratitude for Lauren's unwavering commitment and expertise. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in search of their dream home. Lauren is not just a realtor; she's a trusted partner dedicated to making your home-buying journey a resounding success."
"Our experience working with Lauren has been truly exceptional. We embarked on this journey over two years ago with a limited understanding of the real estate market but armed with an extensive wish list. Lauren has been instrumental in guiding us through the complexities of the process, providing invaluable insights that helped us remain focused on our priorities. Over the course of these years, our family expanded from three to four members, and our work dynamics shifted to a home-based setup. Lauren adeptly adjusted to our evolving needs. Lauren's patience has been a cornerstone of our experience. She took the time to show us various homes, meticulously discussing the pros and cons we might have overlooked. Her industry expertise is evident, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to articulate why a particular property may not align with our preferences and redirect us towards more suitable options. While many can show a home, Lauren's true value lies in her commitment to safeguarding our family's best interests, prioritizing our needs over the convenience of closing a deal quickly. After an exhaustive search that left us mentally fatigued, Lauren presented us with an opportunity that surpassed our wildest expectations. Her keen negotiation skills, akin to a shark in the real estate waters, played a pivotal role in securing the house of our dreams. Throughout the entire process, she kept us informed at every step, and her dedicated team worked seamlessly to make our dream home a reality. Not only did the house meet our extensive list of criteria, but it also exceeded our expectations—all within our desired budget. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have Lauren and her team as partners in this journey. She is not only driven, focused, and professional but, above all, she genuinely cares about delivering the very best for her clients. Beyond the home-buying process, Lauren has cultivated a network of trusted providers, including contractors and top interior designers, enhancing our overall experience. Lauren didn't just help us find a home within our budget; she guided us in understanding the full potential of our property. We cannot express enough gratitude for Lauren's unwavering commitment and expertise. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone in search of their dream home. Lauren is not just a realtor; she's a trusted partner dedicated to making your home-buying journey a resounding success."
Ignacio G.
"Lauren is an exceptional real estate agent! Our family was able to get the house we wanted, in the location we hoped for, thanks to Lauren's negotiation skills, connections and knowledge of the market. She is honest, hardworking and a go getter! We are trusting her with the sale of a property we own and we are confident she will exceed expectations once again."
"Lauren is an exceptional real estate agent! Our family was able to get the house we wanted, in the location we hoped for, thanks to Lauren's negotiation skills, connections and knowledge of the market. She is honest, hardworking and a go getter! We are trusting her with the sale of a property we own and we are confident she will exceed expectations once again."
Pamela V.
"Lauren was recommended to us by a colleague. She was our buying agent. We interviewed a few others to decide who to represent us. She listened to what our end goals were in terms of what we were looking for and what we liked or didn’t like. Her listening was evident in how she helped us think about each house we wanted to see. She also pointed out both positive or potentially negative things with each house. Lauren is super responsive, kept us in the loop, and ultimately helped us ensure our offer was the one accepted. We would use her again and recommend her to others."
"Lauren was recommended to us by a colleague. She was our buying agent. We interviewed a few others to decide who to represent us. She listened to what our end goals were in terms of what we were looking for and what we liked or didn’t like. Her listening was evident in how she helped us think about each house we wanted to see. She also pointed out both positive or potentially negative things with each house. Lauren is super responsive, kept us in the loop, and ultimately helped us ensure our offer was the one accepted. We would use her again and recommend her to others."
Amy K.
"Lauren was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is very smart and knows how to negotiate the price on behalf of their clients. She negotiated the price down on our new house in Walnut Creek and negotiated our price up on our house for sale in Oakland. We had to do some repairs on our house for sale in Oakland, and she had her crew doing all the work in time before escrow closed. Overall, we are very pleased with both transactions."
"Lauren was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is very smart and knows how to negotiate the price on behalf of their clients. She negotiated the price down on our new house in Walnut Creek and negotiated our price up on our house for sale in Oakland. We had to do some repairs on our house for sale in Oakland, and she had her crew doing all the work in time before escrow closed. Overall, we are very pleased with both transactions."
Nir W.
"Lauren is a tremendous realtor, very knowledgeable, experienced and professional, as well as extremely passionate about providing the highest level of service to her clients. She is an absolute perfectionist about every detail, large and small, and will stop at nothing to ensure everything is completely perfect. In my case, she absolutely went way above and beyond to come up with creative solutions to sell our condo, which, suffice it to say, was an extremely difficult situation. I highly recommend Lauren!"
"Lauren is a tremendous realtor, very knowledgeable, experienced and professional, as well as extremely passionate about providing the highest level of service to her clients. She is an absolute perfectionist about every detail, large and small, and will stop at nothing to ensure everything is completely perfect. In my case, she absolutely went way above and beyond to come up with creative solutions to sell our condo, which, suffice it to say, was an extremely difficult situation. I highly recommend Lauren!"
Christie M.
"All the 5-star reviews for Lauren Kraus are well-deserved! I met Lauren via referral of a loan broker As a Trustee of an estate with probate challenges, I needed things to be done in a certain way involving legal and regulatory compliance, as well as a sale that demonstrably benefits the trust beneficiaries. Out of 6 realtor-agents that I spoke with, Lauren was in the top two. What clinched it for me was when I stated my needs, I found Lauren’s response perfectly aligned with meeting my specific goals point-by-point with practical strategies. The tipping point was her personal and professional confidence in delivering to my needs, drawing upon her 17 years of experience in the Silicon Valley-Bay Area market. With regards to outcomes, Lauren did deliver with regards to time-to-close and demonstrating benefit to the trust beneficiaries. All decisions along the process were justified according to the stated goals, each transaction was clear, explained, and documented, communications were timely and two-way, and her methods are commendable (beyond reproach). I am especially in awe that Lauren used her excellent interpersonal communication skills that enabled the existing tenants to feel she is on their side. Instead of a standard 60 days to close, Lauren got them to willingly vacate in 15 days, leaving the premises clean and ready for showing as is. Tenants left happy, not disgruntled, at having to move in a short amount of time – this makes a difference in preserving property condition intact. By next business day, the house was on the MLS, garnered about 42 walkthroughs at open house and secured multiple bids within 7 days. Lauren introduced me also to making seller counter-offers to raise the bid. Final sale was greater than 9% over listed price. I was apprised of all information regarding the tenant status, prospective buyers and bids, and escrow actions through closing. Throughout all this process, Lauren’s personal attentiveness, due diligence, and her responsiveness gave me the peace of mind that the trust’s property sale was in the right hands. I felt that Lauren always put her client’s needs first. Lauren’s dedication to delivering with excellence is evident in my experience; her conduct and traits are a testament to her exceptionalism. Lauren is decidedly my go-to trusted realtor that I would recommend highly without hesitation."
"All the 5-star reviews for Lauren Kraus are well-deserved! I met Lauren via referral of a loan broker As a Trustee of an estate with probate challenges, I needed things to be done in a certain way involving legal and regulatory compliance, as well as a sale that demonstrably benefits the trust beneficiaries. Out of 6 realtor-agents that I spoke with, Lauren was in the top two. What clinched it for me was when I stated my needs, I found Lauren’s response perfectly aligned with meeting my specific goals point-by-point with practical strategies. The tipping point was her personal and professional confidence in delivering to my needs, drawing upon her 17 years of experience in the Silicon Valley-Bay Area market. With regards to outcomes, Lauren did deliver with regards to time-to-close and demonstrating benefit to the trust beneficiaries. All decisions along the process were justified according to the stated goals, each transaction was clear, explained, and documented, communications were timely and two-way, and her methods are commendable (beyond reproach). I am especially in awe that Lauren used her excellent interpersonal communication skills that enabled the existing tenants to feel she is on their side. Instead of a standard 60 days to close, Lauren got them to willingly vacate in 15 days, leaving the premises clean and ready for showing as is. Tenants left happy, not disgruntled, at having to move in a short amount of time – this makes a difference in preserving property condition intact. By next business day, the house was on the MLS, garnered about 42 walkthroughs at open house and secured multiple bids within 7 days. Lauren introduced me also to making seller counter-offers to raise the bid. Final sale was greater than 9% over listed price. I was apprised of all information regarding the tenant status, prospective buyers and bids, and escrow actions through closing. Throughout all this process, Lauren’s personal attentiveness, due diligence, and her responsiveness gave me the peace of mind that the trust’s property sale was in the right hands. I felt that Lauren always put her client’s needs first. Lauren’s dedication to delivering with excellence is evident in my experience; her conduct and traits are a testament to her exceptionalism. Lauren is decidedly my go-to trusted realtor that I would recommend highly without hesitation."
Marie D.
"After talking to multiple realtors, We decided to go with Lauren. I am so glad that we did! From day one, she went above and beyond, and was dedicated to selling the home. She would answer all questions, and explain things we didn't even know to ask. I will recommend her to all my friends and family. If I have any real estate needs in the future, she will be the first person I call. Thank you Lauren!"
"After talking to multiple realtors, We decided to go with Lauren. I am so glad that we did! From day one, she went above and beyond, and was dedicated to selling the home. She would answer all questions, and explain things we didn't even know to ask. I will recommend her to all my friends and family. If I have any real estate needs in the future, she will be the first person I call. Thank you Lauren!"
Kris R.
"We can’t say enough good things about Lauren! From the very beginning, she saw the true potential in our home and had a clear vision for it. She promised to take our keys and handle everything, and she absolutely delivered. Lauren saw to every detail and made the house the best it could possibly be. We (almost) regretted moving out because it looked so amazing. Throughout the entire process, Lauren went above and beyond, solving problems as they arose. She worked tirelessly to make sure everything went smoothly. Thanks to her hard work, our house sold successfully to a wonderful family who will (hopefully) love it as much as we did. We are so grateful for Lauren’s unwavering commitment, professionalism, and expertise. She truly made the whole experience seamless and successful. If you want an agent who genuinely cares about your home and will work tirelessly for you, Lauren is the one to call. We can’t recommend her enough!"
"We can’t say enough good things about Lauren! From the very beginning, she saw the true potential in our home and had a clear vision for it. She promised to take our keys and handle everything, and she absolutely delivered. Lauren saw to every detail and made the house the best it could possibly be. We (almost) regretted moving out because it looked so amazing. Throughout the entire process, Lauren went above and beyond, solving problems as they arose. She worked tirelessly to make sure everything went smoothly. Thanks to her hard work, our house sold successfully to a wonderful family who will (hopefully) love it as much as we did. We are so grateful for Lauren’s unwavering commitment, professionalism, and expertise. She truly made the whole experience seamless and successful. If you want an agent who genuinely cares about your home and will work tirelessly for you, Lauren is the one to call. We can’t recommend her enough!"
Karin I.
"Reliable, tenacious, and friendly. Lauren helped us when no one else could and we were losing all hope. As a military family, we were forced to move out and buy quick in a new area. All during the height of covid. We tried previously with another agent a friend referred to us, but we kept losing out and we were left with more questions than answers. Lauren stepped in and was reliable, tenacious, and friendly yet persuasive with the other agent to ultimately close the deal. She guided us to a great home that we are still thankful for. We wouldn't be where we are now without Lauren. "
"Reliable, tenacious, and friendly. Lauren helped us when no one else could and we were losing all hope. As a military family, we were forced to move out and buy quick in a new area. All during the height of covid. We tried previously with another agent a friend referred to us, but we kept losing out and we were left with more questions than answers. Lauren stepped in and was reliable, tenacious, and friendly yet persuasive with the other agent to ultimately close the deal. She guided us to a great home that we are still thankful for. We wouldn't be where we are now without Lauren. "
Buyer
"The best in the business. Let me start off by saying my wife and I utilized Lauren twice. For our very first home and now our permanent home. She is without a doubt the best in the business. Very communicative and works hard for all of her clients. We will only use Lauren and she is the only realtor we recommend to others. Lauren genuinely looks out for her clients to make sure they are 100% satisfied and comfortable. If you are reading these reviews stop looking for a realtor now and select Lauren! Rest assured you will be happy, comfortable, and in the end completely satisfied. "
"The best in the business. Let me start off by saying my wife and I utilized Lauren twice. For our very first home and now our permanent home. She is without a doubt the best in the business. Very communicative and works hard for all of her clients. We will only use Lauren and she is the only realtor we recommend to others. Lauren genuinely looks out for her clients to make sure they are 100% satisfied and comfortable. If you are reading these reviews stop looking for a realtor now and select Lauren! Rest assured you will be happy, comfortable, and in the end completely satisfied. "
Buyer

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