Known for her work ethic, attention to detail, charisma and true passion for real estate, Lauren Bates has established herself as a reputable Venice area REALTOR®. She specializes in multiple facets of the real estate business, whether it’s guiding the way for a first time home buyer, identifying the perfect property for investors, or providing expertise in the competitive luxury market. Lauren ha
s the experience to guide you through your real estate transaction. Lauren is a certified Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist, through the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She is knowledgable in buying and selling investment properties and second-homes in a vacation destination. In addition, she utilizes her technology skills to better assist her customers, especially those residing out of state. She has earned multiple degrees, with an educational background in legal management and community and organizational leadership. Her background and continued education allows her the knowledge and skills to better communicate and determine the needs of her customers as she navigates them through their real estate journey. Lauren believes one of the most essential values to any successful real estate transaction is building strong relationships. She has aligned herself with several local mortgage professionals, real estate attorneys, and home service specialists to provide a full array of service vendors for her customers. Her most important relationships are with her customers, based on trust and communication. She is your “go-to” agent with a reputation for tenaciously protecting her customers’ interests. A savvy negotiator with cutting-edge marketing strategies joins uncompromising integrity as the hallmarks of Lauren’s service. Lauren is exceptionally well respected, not only for her unparalleled track record and high ethical standards, but for being honest and hard-working. She strives to ensure her customers’ satisfactions and exceed their expectations. She enjoys taking advantage of Florida’s Gulf Coast outdoor activities and local events. She especially loves going to the Venice dog beach - Brohard Beach and Paw Park. She is passionate about being involved with her community, and engages with multiple local organizations, including the local chambers of commerce and various networking and volunteer groups in Venice and Sarasota.