San Diego coastal living, guided by Lauren Empey

“Lauren is amazing! The process to find the right home for our family as a first time buyer was at times stressful and complicated. Her attention to detail and the knowledge of the market and process made it comfortable and fun. She basically walked us through from start to close and then some. We had a lot of questions about what to expect and what things meant, and she was always quick with a response and an answer. She helped us find our perfect home! I highly recommend Lauren for anyone looking to buy/sell a home in San Diego.”

“Lauren Empey is an awesome realtor. She helped me sell my probate property, and the results were incredibly wonderful. The condo sold quickly and escrow just closed earlier this week. This is all because of the hard work and expertise of Lauren Empey. I would recommend Lauren to be your realtor, whether you are selling or purchasing a property in the San Diego area. Here are details: Last year I found myself in the challenging position of needing to sell a condominium. I'm a Washington resident and, as the administrator of my niece's estate, it was my responsibility to navigate the potentially scary process of selling her San Diego condo. My California attorney recommended that I contact Lauren Empey, a realtor who she had personally worked with recently. I reached out to Lauren and immediately knew she was the right realtor for me. As soon as I met her in person, the whole condo-selling project started going in the right direction. There were many improvements which needed to be made to the property, but with Lauren's expertise, progress was made. Since I couldn't be physically present during much of this, Lauren took charge of dealing with workers, cleaners and contractors to ensure that work on the condo was done right. Finally, the day came when Lauren could do the classic things that a realtor does: she figured out a reasonable asking price, hosted a neighborhood Open House, and was a knowledgeable presence when prospective buyers viewed the condo. Lauren knew what to do during the entire process, including negotiating when multiple offers were submitted. I am over-the-top happy with the result and am so grateful that I worked with Lauren all the way to the end.”

“It's been a year since we closed on our dream house and I'm using this opportunity to share our experience with Lauren Empey. Quite simply, she is the best. She worked relentlessly for us during one of the toughest markets for buyers. We are a VA loan family, which can sometimes be an added challenge but with her guidance we were prepared to handle every potential barrier. Her team handled everything in a way that gave us confidence in the whole process. Also, Lauren's relationships in the greater San Diego region are invaluable. Her team is the one you want in your corner for sure! Thanks Lauren and team!”

“Lauren helped us sell our first starter home (that she helped us buy 6 years ago) and purchase our dream home this past summer. I truly do not think we would have gotten our home if it weren’t for all of Lauren’s efforts. We had to make a contingent offer, and our sellers were already in escrow and hoping for something more guaranteed. After many open houses, conversations, and negotiations, our offer was accepted and we had to move fast to get our house listed and sold! Lauren spent multiple days with us doing yard work and staging to get us ready. She spared no expense on beautiful photos and digital tours. We listed in mid-July, as the market was fluctuating wildly and buyers were incredibly hesitant. Lauren did not give up at any point, and pushed social media marketing and open houses. She followed up with potential buyers and accommodated private showings quickly. We ended up with a competitive offer for the market (and a backup offer) with a couple we loved and who loved our home. This was not an easy market to work in, and Lauren acted as agent, consultant, and therapist through the whole process. Navigating all of the selling and buying paperwork was a ton of work, but Lauren kept us on track every step of the way. Her understanding of the full process and all the legal requirements really made things so much less stressful, as I knew we wouldn’t miss any important items or deadlines. We closed escrow on time, thanks to her referral of our loan broker Kim Carlson (also a dream!). I have recommended Lauren to my closest friends, and they also have had great experiences. I would never want to go through the crazy home purchase process with anyone other than Lauren. Her knowledge, flexibility, and personality is unparalleled.”

“Lauren was amazing through the whole process of buying our dream home and selling our current place. We believe that her professionalism and extensive knowledge was the difference between missing out and being selected to purchase our new amazing home. Her team of recommended vendors were also amazing and eased our minds throughout the process. When it came time to sell our current place she made an amazing promo video that really elevated our listing. Our friends and family were amazed but more importantly I believe it impressed potential buyers. I highly recommend Lauren and her amazing team. Thank you for all your help.”

“My husband and I highly recommend Empey Realty! Lauren Empey found us a wonderful home in a very competitive market. Lauren’s attention to detail and contract negotiation was exceptional. She is extremely knowledge about the market and answer all our questions promptly. Lauren makes the process of buying a home fun and look forward to working with her in the future.”