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Lauren Essl

Broker

Press

Our Madrona Home, featured in Seattle Met - November, 2021

Property Watch: Classic Seattle Charm in a Cozy Package, listing feature in Seattle Met - October, 2023


Specialties

Buyer's Agent
First Time Homebuyers
Listing Agent
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Member

Education

Texas A&M University
International Studies of Arts & Culture
Communication

Charity

Junior League of Seattle - 2024 Provisional Member
Seattle Humane Volunteer
About Lauren

My career in real estate officially began in 2021, but the passion really sparked in 2016 when my husband, Travis, and I remodeled our first home. Breathing new life into older homes gives me great joy, and our remodeling experiences brought me to this industry, which I love. I bring this passion to my clients as I guide them through the buying and selling process. Whether it's offering a listening ear, alleviating stress, educating new homebuyers or celebrating with high-fives and hugs when we find the perfect place, it's an honor to be part of each client’s journey.

A Texas native and lifelong art enthusiast, I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in International Studies of Arts & Culture and Communication. Before diving into real estate, I ran a graphic design and calligraphy business for over ten years, teaching calligraphy classes across the country and online. In 2017, Travis and I had the opportunity to move to Seattle and we said "yes(!)" to this great Pacific Northwest adventure. 

In my free time, I embrace all that Seattle has to offer, from spending time on the water to discovering new restaurants or wineries. I live in Madrona, a neighborhood so dear to me, with my two rescue dogs, Gertrude and Millicent - the loves of my life. I'm a proud volunteer for Seattle Humane, and have a big heart for rescue animals. You'll often find me indulging in Bravo shows, spending time in our veggie garden, consuming all things Beyoncé, or eagerly counting down the days until Christmas (which is usually too many!).

Client Testimonials

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★★★★★
"Lauren is the best. She presented the sale of my condominium unit on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Her understanding of the scene, level of attention to the process, and depth of marketing effort was top level, more than I ever experienced or imagined. The building is oh so charming and old, but with a tough set of pending capital costs ahead, none of that spooked Lauren, she charged ahead and made the most of it. We had a qualified buyer in just a few weeks and closed on schedule. I would definitely have her as my agent again and recommend her services to you. " - James

★★★★★
"We absolutely loved working with Lauren, especially as first time home buyers! Our first call with Lauren left such a wonderful impression. She was kind, patient, and asked so many great questions to help us start the process. Throughout our whole home buying journey, Lauren was always communicative, responsive, and provided so many resources to make sure we felt prepared once we finally put an offer on our now home. Even after we closed, we've stayed in touch with Lauren and she's always willing to help! If you're looking for a realtor with so much knowledge, care and someone who's an absolute joy to work with, we highly recommend Lauren! We would absolutely work with her again and we are so grateful for her support through our first home buying process! " - Danielle

★★★★★
"Working with Lauren on the purchase of our Seattle home was absolutely wonderful. She met us where we were and made sure we fully understood the process before diving in, which ensured there were no surprises we weren't prepared for. Lauren went above and beyond to get us every detail of the home we needed to feel confident putting in a competitive offer. Her knowledge of the market, communication, and negotiation skills are unmatched, and I sincerely appreciated how she always showed up with the brightest outlook. I'm immensely grateful for our time working together, we found our perfect home. Thank you Lauren! " - Courtney.

★★★★★
"We had a fantastic experience working with Lauren on the purchase of our home! As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and Lauren was great about explaining things and guiding us through the process. She was very communicative, friendly and just a pleasure to work with. We're so grateful for her help through this process and would highly recommend to others. " - Kaitlyn

★★★★★
"If I could give Lauren more than 5 stars, I would! She helped my husband and I buy a new home and sell our townhome in under two months and made us feel at ease during the process. An amazing communicator, super knowledgeable about buying and selling homes and fun to work with, Lauren is wonderful at what she does! " - McKenzie


★★★★★
"Lauren helped my wife and I find and purchase our first home! She was so incredibly patient and supportive and was able to answer every question we had as we learned about the home buying process. She is dedicated, kind, knowledgeable, and bent over backwards to meet our needs. I can’t say enough positive things about her! She was truly the perfect fit for us and helped us find the perfect home for us. " - Leah


★★★★★
"My partner and I were first time homebuyers when we started working with Lauren. She was not only extremely mindful of our inexperience in the real estate world , but she also came prepared with resources and guiding language to help us understand the scope of work that needed to be done.
Lauren is very well acquainted with Seattle and the surrounding area and made sure to provide useful information on the neighborhood and places of interest near houses we liked. She collected our priorities for not just the property itself, but also for the community where we were looking. For instance, she knew we prioritized supporting local restaurants and small businesses was important for us so she always highlighted charming cafes or lovely shops around the property we were viewing.
As most homeowners will tell you, the buying journey is a difficult and emotional experience but we felt so supported by Lauren and the team she recommended for us during the entire process and could not be happier with our new home. Her sense of urgency was very much appreciated and she made it known that her clients came first. I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to any new or experienced homebuyer!
" - Kaitlyn


★★★★★
"Lauren helped us buy our first home and it was a wonderful and smooth experience! Lauren is extremely responsive, knowledgable, and proactive. " - Chaya