Lauren Leonardi knows the ins & outs of Chicago real estate. With almost 20 years of experience, Lauren has made a name for herself with her value-driven approach and unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations. Her comprehensive knowledge of local & national market trends and her understanding of the city's many neighborhoods has led Lauren to successfully represent a vast array of clients in every price sector.
Lauren works hard to follow through on her utmost commitment to creating & enhancing her value during the entire process & beyond. She not only attentively listens to your wants, needs & goals she will also "step into your shoes" to fully understand your situation/priorities to quickly identify the most efficient options/strategy. Lauren delivers consistent & clear communication and is there for you 24/7 to address any concerns — discuss strategy — or lend a hand.
Lauren becomes a dynamic team with her clients— quickly recognizing the Loyal Asset she is with her supportive, honest, caring nature. After all, she is a Taurus.
She's always striving for a stress-free experience — as it should be. "Free of the nuisances that can arise." When it comes time for negotiating, she converts to the assertive determined negotiator she is. Lauren is a great problem-solver determined to keep moving in a positive direction by crafting creative solutions or drawing on the strong connections she has developed with peers and vendors alike.
Her clients seem to truly appreciate her professionalism with over 80% either referring her to family & friends or returning to her for subsequent transactions. "When someone trusts enough in me– my abilities/skills to come back to work with me or to refer me to someone close to them is the highest compliment I can ever receive and is deeply appreciated." Lauren is also a multi-year recipient of Chicago Magazine's Five Star Award – awarded to less than 7% of REALTORS® who have been identified by clients & industry peers for outstanding commitment to customer service & high level of professionalism. "A true honor, that means so much!"
Before becoming a Realtor, real estate unexpectedly crossed Lauren's path. She was planning to pursue a master's degree in psychology upon graduating from DePaul University when she found her true passion. "Everything about real estate just felt right, like it was meant to be!" Validation came when she ranked in the top 5% of Chicago Realtors in her first full year in business. (*MRED, LLC, based on closed sales data, 01/2005-12/2005) She began her career with Keller Williams (KW) becoming part of the highly successful Fox Group consistently ranking in the top 10 of KW groups nationwide with sales exceeding $600 million. In 2012, Lauren aligned with @properties which has only increased the value she can provide to her clients. "My passion is helping people and real estate allows me to do just that."
Lauren resides in the Fulton Market/West Loop area. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with family, friends & her energetic Min Pin, Kinzie. She loves exploring all the wonderful things the city has to offer!
If you think Lauren has what it takes to become a great asset to have on your team, give her a call today!
