We had the BEST experience with Lauren! We had worked with another agent and were having some issues. We called Lauren and she saved the day! She was SO responsive, organized, helpful, smart, prepared and available. She did a great job listening to what we wanted and didn't waste our time. She gave great advice and in the end worked out a fantastic deal where we got exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend her and I will use her again.

We consider ourselves very lucky to have stumbled upon Lauren's page on review sites like this one and to decide to shoot her an email. We're not usually much of a "reviewer", but I wanted to pay it forward and leave an honest review. Lauren has been AMAZING every step of the way from the first email correspondence to even after closing. We originally reached out to a number of agents, but ultimately decided to go with Lauren because of her responsiveness, amount of experience, and sincerity. Other agents seemed more "sales-y" and seemed like they only said what we wanted to hear. Lauren is genuine as they come and has made us feel so comfortable reaching out to her regarding anything. As first-time buyers, we wanted an experienced agent who would not only guide us throughout the whole process, but would also be honest with us and give us their two cents when we needed it all the while allowing us to go at our own pace. And Lauren was exactly that. With the crazy housing market, if not for Lauren, I wouldn't be surprised if we would had given up on looking to buy a home (at least temporarily). But with Lauren's help, we were able to get a house way better than we could have imagined. She kept saying "you will get the house you are meant to get" and she made that a reality for us. We are forever grateful for her help and plan on having her represent us in the future.

Buying a home can be so stressful but Lauren was so helpful. She clearly knew the area and had a sense of what I liked so I didn't waste time looking at homes that did not meet my criteria. The market is nutty right now but she managed to help me craft the right offer to get the home I wanted. Whenever I had a question, she answered right away. She patiently talked through the piles and piles of documents with me. Lauren is simply fantastic.

First time home buyer, new to Long Beach. Lauren helped me identify neighborhoods that would be a good fit. She was very responsive and helped me every step of the way. She continues to be a valuable resource. I’m so very happy to have met her.

I needed to sell my rental home in CA, but live out of state. I found Lauren through a friend who highly recommended her and I was very impressed by her local knowledge, willingness and understanding of my urgent need to sell asap with little refurbishment. She is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and responsive as our listing agent. We had an unbelievable response with 23 offers most over asking price and closed in 24 days! Her professionalism, expertise and excellent interpersonal skills make her a wonderful representative for anyone attempting to purchase or sell a home.

Last year, during a break from a West Coast business trip, I attended an open house in Long Beach, California, and that’s where I met Lauren Friedman. After our initial meeting, we stayed in touch via email and text. Lauren wanted to find out exactly what I was looking for in a property; we spoke a few times and she also sent me a detailed questionnaire. Before purchasing in Long Beach, I had to sell my home in Brooklyn, New York, and this process took a little over a year. Once in Long Beach, I wanted Lauren to be my exclusive real estate broker. Two weeks ago, I purchased, not only an investment property here in Long Beach, but actually my dream two-family home. Lauren had contacts and sent me listings that had just been posted on the real estate market. Lauren’s fierce dedication to finding the perfect property for me was unceasing. She knows the Long Beach area completely. Whatever you’re looking for, if it’s available and in Long Beach, Lauren will find it and will get you the best deal possible. The reason I would unhesitatingly use Lauren’s services again is that she stands out from all the other real estate brokers. She truly cares and wants you to fall in love with your investment property. I can’t thank Lauren enough for finding and negotiating a great for me that resulted in my getting my dream home.

Lauren was such an amazing help when it came to buying our first home! She was knowledgeable, honest, patient, and always available to address any concern we had. She made the process so much better and I can’t imagine having gone through it without her.

My sibling passed away and I found myself trying to settle their estate and sell a house from out of state. Lauren helped me navigate fixing the house up for sale. She helped me find contractors, get estimates, and negotiate repair access with renters. She found the right balance of repairs and upgrades to show the house at its best and maintain its historic charm. Lauren counseled me to be patient as the open houses progressed. She encouraged me not to become discouraged by investors with low offers and lots of contingencies. When the right offer came alongLauren guided me through the paperwork and inspection, explained the things I didn’t understand about California real estate, and encouraged me throughout that there would be an end to all the little details. The house sold for a great price, I was happy and the buyer had their new home.

Lauren is great to work with when you are buying or selling a property. She can be reached at any time and is always responsive. I felt like my property was her number one priority and she pursued every possible option to get me the most for my money. I will use her again in the future without a doubt.

Lauren knew exactly what the market value of our home should be. By her direction, we set the asking price and the house sold during the first open house. Lauren navigated the many issues that arise during the sale of a home and was able to calm our concerns along the way. We can’t say enough about how well Lauren handled every aspect of the sale. We highly recommend Lauren to anyone wanting to sell their home.

Simply the best in the business! We contacted Lauren for selling our Condo, she was super accessible and explained the various steps from listing to close. She guided us on staging our condo, presented us an analytical report of comparable homes and explained how to strategically position our condo for maximum profit. Lauren was particularly effective with her aggressive pre-marketing prior to listing our place since we listed our condo on Thursday and by Sunday we had multiple offers that were way over our asking price. We have worked with the other agents in the past but the level of expertise and attention to detail that Lauren exhibited shows she is the best in the business. Thank you, Lauren.

We recently purchased a house in Belmont Heights, and Lauren was our realtor. It was a really hot market, and Lauren offered great guidance and support. She really knows the area and got us into our dream house. She was available early in the morning and late at night. Whenever we had questions, or needed something done, Lauren was immediately responsive. I don’t think she sleeps! Even after purchase, she has been our go-to person when we’ve needed a contractor or other work done around the house. We highly recommend her and would use her services again in a heartbeat for any other home purchase. In addition, Lauren is a really lovely person. The home buying process can be stressful, and you spend so much time with your realtor - on the phone and in person, and having someone like Lauren is like having a friend by your side who is assertive and looks out for your best interests.