Lauren Gerardi - Richmond Realtor

08/28/2026

✨JUST LISTED✨ Check out this newly renovated, gorgeous Church Hill property! Built in 1900, it possesses that classic, historical RVA vibe with modern upgrades for a convenient lifestyle.

✨CLICK BELOW FOR PROPERTY WEBSITE✨

https://listing.rivercity.media/order/f918161c-c2a2-4a62-2ecd-08deff79e043

🏡 PROPERTY DETAILS:
* 🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
* 🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
* 🏠 1,866 SQ FT
* 💰 $519,000

This move-in ready home highlights:

🚗 Off-street parking (a rare find in Church Hill!)
📚 Custom built-in shelving
🍽️ Built-in drop bench seating for dining
✨ Granite bar and countertops
🧥 Dedicated mudroom
🛏️ Spacious bedrooms with double closets
🛁 Primary bedroom with private en suite

Located just blocks away from historic parks and some of Richmond’s most iconic restaurants. Come see for yourself this weekend!

🗓️ OPEN HOUSE:
* Date: Saturday, August 29th
* Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Shoutout to the team at River City Media for ALWAYS doing a phenomenal job! ✨🩵📸

Licensed Realtor w/
•14061 Midlothian Turnpike•804-594-5870•
https://lizmoore.com

06/24/2026

Pre-approval beats pre-qualification, and here’s the difference that actually matters. 🏡

A pre-qual is just a conversation. 💬 You give a lender some numbers, they hand back a quick estimate. Helpful for budgeting, but it doesn’t prove anything to a seller.

Pre-approval is a commitment. ✅ The lender verifies your income, assets, and debts, pulls your credit, and writes a letter you can attach to your offer. In a multiple-offer market, sellers pick the offer least likely to fall through… and that letter is what tells them you’re the safe bet.

Worried about your credit? 📊 The pre-approval pull usually costs fewer than 5 points, and all your mortgage inquiries inside a 14 to 45 day window count as a single pull.

Get pre-approved before you start shopping. 👉 Start here: https://laurengerardi.com ✅
or message me and I’ll connect you with a lender to get the ball rolling.

06/20/2026

Richmond, we scooped you. 🍦

If your neighborhood were an ice cream flavor, which one would it be? Here's how I see it:

🍓 The Fan – Strawberry Shortcake
🍑 Church Hill – Peaches & Cream
🌿 North Side – Mint Chocolate Chip
🥨 Scott's Addition – Salted Caramel Pretzel Crunch
🍪 Carytown – Cookies & Cream
🌰 Forest Hill – Rocky Road
🥜 Short Pump – Butter Pecan
☕ Windsor Farms – Espresso Chip
🍫 Manchester – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
🍊 Rockett's Landing – Orange Creamsicle

Sweet, bold, classic, or a little unexpected — every neighborhood has its own flavor. The question is: which one's yours? 👇

Tell me your scoop in the comments — and if you're thinking about a move to a new "flavor" of Richmond, I'd love to help you find it.

Explore Richmond living with me 👉 https://www.laurengerardi.com

📲 Save this for later & share with a fellow RVA lover.

06/17/2026

The first weekend tells you everything. 🏡

In Richmond, your home is never more in-demand than the first few days it hits the market. Fresh listings get the most eyes, the most showings, and the most urgency — and that momentum is your leverage.

But if the weekend comes and goes with no offer, the story shifts. Buyers stop asking “how do I win this one?” and start asking “what’s wrong with it?” That quiet hesitation is hard to undo, and it almost always costs you — in price, in timeline, or both.

The fix isn’t luck. It’s pricing it right, prepping it right, and marketing it hard before day one. That’s where strategy beats hope every time.

Thinking about selling in RVA? Let’s make your first weekend count. 👇

📲 laurengerardi.com
📩 Or DM “FIRST WEEKEND” and let’s talk strategy.

Lauren Gerardi
Liz Moore & Associates
Rooted in Richmond. 🏡

06/15/2026

🏡 Curious what your Richmond home is worth in today's market?

Richmond values have moved a lot over the past year — and the number in your head might be out of date.

I'll put together a personalized home valuation based on what's actually selling in your neighborhood right now. No pressure, no obligation — just real numbers from someone who knows the local market inside and out.

Thinking about selling this year, or just curious? It's free and takes about a minute to request.

👉 Get your free home valuation: laurengerardi.com/contact-3

Lauren Gerardi, REALTOR® · Liz Moore & Associates
Rooted in Richmond 🌳

06/12/2026

I am shocked and honored to be recognized among the top 1.5% of Real Estate Agents in the Nation for 2025 sales volume. ✨🎊

While I am so grateful for this recognition it’s really a reflection of a team effort. I could never reach an achievement like this without my incredible clients, colleagues, mentors, managers, friends, and family who have trusted, supported, and encouraged me since day one.🫶

Real estate is so much more to me than buying and selling homes. It’s about serving others, building relationships, solving problems, and helping people, even when you know it won’t result in a deal.🏡☀️

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to do what I love every day. Thank you to every client who has allowed me to be part of their journey. Your trust, support, and referrals mean everything and I couldn’t have done it without you!!

06/10/2026

🏡 PRO-TIP: Think 5%–6% interest rates are high? Let’s talk about the 100% interest you’re paying in rent — on money you’ll never see again.

Every rent payment builds someone else’s equity. A mortgage payment builds yours. Even at today’s rates, homeownership puts your money to work for YOU — and you can always refinance later. You can’t refinance rent.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” rate, let’s run your numbers and see what’s actually possible. You might be closer to owning than you think.

👉 Start your search at laurengerardi.com or send me a message today!

06/10/2026

JUST LISTED! 🏡
A timeless Mediterranean-style gem in the historic Tuscan Villas, right in the heart of Richmond's iconic Museum District! Built in 1928, this beautifully updated condo captures the feel of a European villa — original hardwood floors, soaring period details, and warm afternoon light throughout. The updated kitchen shines with granite countertops, new backsplash, and added cabinet space, while the full bath preserves its gorgeous original tile. Just one block from the VMFA with a 91 walk score — Carytown, the Fan, and the city's best dining and museums are all at your fingertips!

💰 - $315,000
🏠 - 708 SF
🛏️ - 2 Bedrooms
🛁 - 1 Bath
🚪 OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 13 from 12–2PM!
Come see it in person.

📸 See the full photo gallery & details here 👉
https://listing.rivercity.media/order/fe2b8959-d6bb-468c-2b23-08debfbc4d19

📲 Lauren Gerardi | 757-784-6396
🏢 Liz Moore & Associates

View this listing photographed by River City Media

06/06/2026

Lauren’s List — June 2026 🍦

Summer in RVA hits different when there’s a scoop in hand. 🍦☀️ Here’s Lauren’s List for June — five local ice cream spots worth the brain freeze:

🍨 Coco + Hazel — 2733 McRae Rd
🍨 Scoop — 403 Strawberry St
🍨 Blue Cow Ice Cream — 7017 Three Chopt Rd
🍨 Gelati Celesti — 11 sweet locations across Richmond
🍨 Narwhals Rolled Ice Cream — 3313 W Cary St, Suite B

Save this post for your next sunny afternoon, and tell me — which one are you hitting first? 👇

Looking to put down roots in a neighborhood with all the best local spots?
Let’s talk. 🏡

🔗 laurengerardi.com

06/04/2026

Richmond made the list. 🌟

Realtor.com named RVA a Top 10 housing market to watch for 2026:
📈 6.9% projected price growth
🤝 3.6% more sales expected
💼 Job growth ~2x the national average

Our city's momentum is real. Homeowners are building equity — buyers, the case for moving sooner keeps getting stronger.

Wanna talk timing?
Let’s connect! 📩

www.laurengerardi.com