Lauren Kraus

Review by S. M. 3/7/2025 I recently worked with Lauren Kraus to purchase my first apartment in New York while living in another state, and I couldn’t have navigated the process without her expertise. With a time difference, it was not uncommon for me to have questions later in the evenings after work, sometimes even at midnight in New York. Irrespective of what time it was, Lauren was always quick to respond with prompt and clear answers without delay. Being a new buyer, I was baffled by the whole experience, particularly with the legal and procedural aspects. The real estate rules in New York were different from those in my home state, and with so much paperwork to sign, it was daunting. Lauren’s in-depth knowledge of the rules and fastidiousness with details kept me from making costly blunders. Not only did she explain the differences in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, but she also guided me through each step, whether by telephone, text, or email. Perhaps one of the best aspects of working with Lauren was her hands-on approach. Instead of making me search around for different professionals, she took it upon herself to call attorneys, notaries, inspectors, and other key players to keep everything moving in the right direction. If a form needed to be signed, she didn’t just tell me where to get it, she walked me through my options, explained what each one meant, and ensured I was comfortable making informed decisions. Another plus was her accuracy with finances. I was concerned about miscalculating and making a mistake, but Lauren double-checked all figures and presented everything clearly so I could review and confirm each step. Her diligence gave me confidence that nothing was being overlooked. Beyond logistics, Lauren paid close attention to my specific needs and preferences when searching for properties. She didn’t just forward generic listings; every option she presented was carefully selected based on my priorities. Scheduling viewings was seamless, and everything was coordinated smoothly. Even after I returned to my home state, I found myself second-guessing details about the apartment, like its dimensions, electrical capacity, and water and gas systems. Lauren personally revisited the unit to measure and verify everything, even taking photos and videos to put my mind at ease. If she wasn’t available, she made sure her assistant was there to help. She also helped me prepare for closing, taking the time to review each step again so I would be completely ready. What impressed me most was how she went above and beyond her responsibilities. Knowing I was relocating, she introduced me to practical resources to make my transition to New York easier, something she wasn’t required to do but did anyway. Even after closing, she followed up to make sure I was settled and happy with my decision. Before Lauren, I had worked with three other agents, and none provided the same level of involvement, clarity, and proactive support that she did. Her ability to anticipate problems and solve them efficiently made all the difference. Sherry Mortazavi

Working with Lauren Kraus as my agent to sell my home was an EXCEPTIONAL experience. She is leagues ahead of the many other agents we interviewed or worked with (from Compass and Houlihan & O'Malley) prior to engaging Lauren. Her professionalism, diligence, steady and instructive (to me, a first-time seller) demeanor, with a dedication and creativity that went above and beyond to showcase the home were all unparalleled. She was responsible for bringing almost 50 potential buyers through the door (dozens more than the previous agents I'd worked with) which resulted in two simultaneous offers. She recommended potential RE attorneys to work with, including descriptions of each. And she was thorough and instrumental in guiding me through the process of negotiating the price, keeping me appraised of the Buyer's steps through his purchase application to the co-op, and any number of associated details through the entire proceeding prior to Closing. I could rely on her prompt response to any questions, at any point, day or night. It was such a pleasure to have met and worked with her. Lauren is truly one of the most qualified and talented members of your Bronxville office; her personality and ethics are exceptional and without reproach. And I can think of no higher endorsement than to strongly recommend her to friends in the area who are currently looking to both buy and sell their properties. Sincerely, Diana Sandigo Cabrera Diana Sandigo Cabrera

I recently had the pleasure of working with Lauren Kraus to purchase a co-op in Bronxville as I downsized after living in my home for over 30 years. From the outset, Lauren’s professionalism, expertise, and genuine care turned what could have been an overwhelming process into a seamless and exciting transition. Lauren has an incredible ability to listen and truly understand her clients. She quickly grasped both my practical needs and personal preferences, ensuring every detail was addressed with care. Her deep market knowledge and proactive approach made me feel supported and confident every step of the way. Her communication is always clear, timely, and thoughtful, and her warmth made me feel like more than just a client. Lauren’s attention to detail goes beyond the transaction itself. She celebrated my closing with a thoughtful gift that reflected my love for entertaining—a personal touch that highlights her dedication to creating a meaningful client experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Lauren to anyone seeking a realtor who will exceed expectations, whether navigating a luxury market or a more modest search. She is truly exceptional, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with her! Winsome Gregory

Lauren and Susan Hawkins were awesome. Made the process easy. Susan’s help in walking us through the background info needed for the co-op board was especially valuable Terence Lynam

Lauren exceeded our expectations and then some. She was kind, patient, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local real estate market and process. She gave us incredible advice at every stage of the process, and we couldn’t have made it through the home buying process without her. Cannot recommend her highly enough - she goes above and beyond for her clients to ensure they end up not just in any house, but the house that is right for them. Seth Miran

Lauren was an absolute dream to work with. She became part of our family and although we are so happy to finally own a home, there’s a sadness in knowing we won’t be texting Lauren everyday anymore. She has truly become part of our family. Jonny & Kara Pacheco

"Lauren is not only FANTASTIC at what she does, but is also an AWESOME person. Over the last year she has been with us every step of the way. Through the highs and the lows she was determined to put our family in our forever home. She is knowlegeble in every part of the real estate process. She has a network of resources and goes WAY above and beyond of what she needs to do. Today we closed and ended the journey the way we started, Smiling! I 1000% recommend Lauren!" Jonny Pacheco

If you are looking to buy, sell or rent a property I would recommend Lauren Kraus. We are very grateful to have had the pleasure of doing all of the above with her. Lauren helped to guide us through each process. She provided us with in-depth information on neighborhood statistics and property comparisons/analysis. She also helped us form connections in the community of our new home. She made our journey so easy and fun!Her kindness, honesty, knowledge of real estate and passion for her work is admirable. She will go above and beyond what you would expect of a Real Estate agent. Our trust in her opinions made us feel confident in the investment of our new home and business. Thank you so much Lauren for all that you do and all that you have done! Melissa Guidice

Without hesitation the BEST agent I have EVER worked with! Simply amazing and would recommend her to anyone selling a house in the area. Matt Dearth

Tremendous fan of our agent, Lauren Kraus. We started working with her before she switched to Julia B Fee so no view on the agency. Matthew Dearth

We worked with Lauren Kraus in selling our home in Bronxville while living abroad. She was an absolute pleasure to work with. She handled everything from managing property to selling process to perfection. She is super efficient and knowledgeable of the market. She leads the process of selling a property with the highest level of and professionalism and client focus. Over the last 20 years, I have bought or sold 4 properties in the New York area and she is without doubt the best realtor I have ever worked with. Liliana Dearth

I was lucky enough to work with Lauren Kraus at Julia B Fee Sotheby's International Realty on the purchase of my first home, as she came highly recommended to me by Chase Bank, and I can see why! Lauren is an absolute pleasure to work with. From home viewings to applications to inspections to closing, Lauren was right by my side helping me along the way. She is very knowledgeable about the market, the Westchester area, and everything relating to Real Estate. The thing that I liked most about working with Lauren was that she always made me feel like a priority. She really took the time to walk me through the home buying process, answer all of my questions, and make me feel fully comfortable in my decision making. It was such a great feeling to be able to fully trust Lauren, and all of the guidance that she provided me with. She really put my mind at ease throughout the entire home buying process, and for that I am forever grateful. Additionally, everyone that Lauren recommended to me including my lawyer and my home inspector were amazing to work with as well. Lauren is such a positive person to work with, she is kind, and she is helpful. She really went above and beyond to help me, and I could not recommend her enough. Anyone would be lucky to work with Lauren! Heather Coyne

After having much trepidation about finding a real estate person to work with in the midst of a pandemic/near recession, Lauren was single handedly the greatest part of buying my first home and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is a phenomenal communicator, is knowledgeable about the area, market status, and was able to identify my blind spots while graciously educating me along the way about things like the financial health of a building, etc. Lauren understood my needs and helped me navigate through the entire process. I would recommend her services, network of trusted resources, and expertise to anyone committed to buying a place. Carolina Amaral, Bought a Condo home in 2022 in Yonkers, NY