Lauren Chao

"Lauren came highly recommended and we chose to list our apartment with her during the fall of 2024. She was attentive and incredibly diligent in getting the apartment in listing condition, photographed, listed, and sold in a short amount of time. She was a pleasure to work with and made the process much more manageable than I expected. She truly lived up to her high praises." - Sarah C.

"We were referred to Lauren through a neighbor who worked with her, and are so grateful that we did. She is professional, honest, patient, and has a wonderful design eye. She deeply understands the market, but also takes time to listen to your goals and wishes. She is strategic and moves quickly, we were able to find our buyers only a few days after listing our unit. Lauren also makes the space looks beautiful, with professional design/staging and photography. I can't recommend Lauren enough. She made the selling process a breeze!" - Amanda P.

"I echo resoundingly the sentiments of every recommendation for Lauren here, so will add to the accolades with details and data.

I learned of Lauren by way of a standout mailer (note that they all would end up in the trash, except this one - she was clearly an expert marketer who had a way with words) in my mailbox a year prior to working with her. During that year, she was incredibly professional, meeting me where I was, going at my pace. A perfect dance, if you will.

When I was ready to list my co-op (read: not an easy market), she was ready. Her staging was meticulous and creative, her guidance and advice was spot on re: pricing and timing given competitive listings, and her execution was Swiss - on time, as promised and accelerated. She held the first open house 3 days after listing, we got an all cash offer 10 days after listing and we closed without a glitch. Her network of professionals (e.g.: attorneys) was top of the food chain, making the entire process a piece of cake.

Lauren was beyond a pleasure to work with. I would, hands down, recommend her and she would be my first call if I was in the market again. She is the real deal. " - Colette L.

"My husband and I worked with Lauren to lease out our Brooklyn apartment in Dec 2024. Lauren was super communicative and coordinated the photography, listing, viewings, contract negotiation and signing. She was able to find tenants within a week of listing, at a rate that was significantly higher than we expected. On top of everything else — Lauren was warm, friendly and made us feel comfortable, given it was our first time going through this process. We highly recommend working with Lauren!" - Louisa T.

"We worked with Lauren to concurrently buy and sell an apartment. She made the process seamless and easy to navigate. She did an excellent job of getting our apartment in good shape to sell, as well as helping us navigate open houses in a convenient way as parents. She is a pleasure to work with, and we are so lucky we found her." - Jo R.

"Lauren is beyond exceptional! She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire buying process and was always there to answer our questions and assist us. She made the process of finding and purchasing our dream home a breeze. If you need a realtor in NYC, Lauren is a must! " - Kathleen H.

"Lauren was a wonderful ally during this process. Professional, friendly, wonderful advice, and patient. I can’t recommend her enough" - Daniel T.

"We coordinated with Lauren on our sale of our old place and then the buy of a new place. No surprises, but there were a ton of surprises, and Lauren was our peaceful sherpa helping us to finally get exactly what we wanted on both the sale and the buy. I wouldn’t go with anyone but Lauren in the future; she’s an ultimate pro." - Daniel C.

"Lauren is the absolute best!!

She guided us through 2 offers and coached how to make us stand out in a seller's market.

Once we had an accepted offer, she took us step by step through closing, making sure we were comfortable every step of the way. She is one of the best and a trustworthy guide. I could not recommend more!" - Lally Z.

"A friend referred me to Lauren, and his confidence was not misplaced.

Lauren expertly assisted me with a first-time condo purchase in Brooklyn, and led me through the process with an even hand. She was responsive and thorough, and taught me everything I needed to know about the process of purchasing an apartment in NYC. (Her knowledge of the local market was clear, and the partners she brought to the table were also effective.)

Finally, she was a strong but practical advocate, helping me secure a favorable transaction in a competitive market.

I would not hesitate to recommend Lauren again." - Jamie F.

"Lauren was fantastic to work with on an apartment search helped land the co-op of my dreams! We were picky buyers with a lot of criteria, and Lauren stuck with us through 30+ viewings. She listened to our long list of needs and wants. She pushed us on occasion to consider things we might not have otherwise looked at and was helpful in evaluating trade-offs. When we started to feel desperate, she was encouraging us to wait and not settle. She’s friendly, trustworthy, committed, and very receptive to feedback.

Perhaps more importantly, she really knows the rental and home buying process in NYC in and out. She kept us on track at every step and ensured we met all closing requirements on time, without stress.

She can work on any budget, size, or neighborhood requirements. And she often knows a great spot to get a drink after your apartment viewings to get a better feel for a neighborhood, or just unwind after a long day of houses! What more could you ask? Thanks for a great home-buying experience, Lauren!"  - Betsy M.

"My wife and I recently moved to NYC from the SF Bay Area, and Lauren was with us every step of the way. The rental process is different from what we are used to, and on top of that, we weren’t sure what neighborhood would be right for us. Let’s just say we had plenty of questions and were a little overwhelmed with our cross-country move!

Lauren took the time to understand what was important to us and showed us apartments in neighborhoods she felt would be a good fit, and very quickly we were able to narrow our search. She answered every question we had, and if she didn’t know followed up promptly to help us with our decision.

Once we found an apartment we loved, Lauren did everything possible to make sure we got it. She helped with the application and kept us up to date with where things stood. It was comforting to know she was representing us while we were packing up on the West Coast. She was a calm and helpful presence during a hectic time.

I would highly recommend Lauren! She has everything you could want in a real estate professional. She is knowledgeable, patient, honest, a great communicator, and an advocate for her clients. We had a wonderful experience working with her and will do so again when we make our next move!" - Keon K.

"My experience with Lauren was flawless. My roommate and I were completely new to the leasing process in New York City, and she was patient with us every step of the way. In addition, she was clear on instructions and quick with communication. Never did I find myself worried about my apartment search because I knew Lauren was doing all of the logistical work behind the scenes. She's very respectful of the parameters that clients communicate, whether that's budget, location, or accommodations.

In a town where nightmare apartment hunting stories are plentiful, I can safely say that thanks to Lauren, my apartment hunt was a piece of cake." - Nick M.

"It was a pleasure working with Lauren Chao. She is remarkable at finding the perfect space that meets all your requirements and more. It was a smooth, streamlined experience. If you have ever navigated real estate in New York, you will realize what a true gem Lauren is. is a lucky Company to have her on board!" - Angela O.

"I had the pleasure of working with Lauren this past winter. She helped me buy my first home, and I don't think I could have done it without her! She was patient, accommodating, and always so nice. A truly wonderful experience." - Justin D.