Service Areas
Carefree, AZCave Creek, AZFort Mcdowell, AZFountain Hills, AZGlendale, AZNew River, AZParadise Valley, AZPeoria, AZPhoenix, AZRio Verde, AZScottsdale, AZSurprise, AZ
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About Lauren Strait
About Lauren Strait, REALTOR®, ABR®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Buy or Sell with Confidence in North Phoenix, Cave Creek & Beyond! Lauren Strait Real Estate | ABR®, SRES®, REALTOR® Thinking about buying a home in Cave Creek, North Phoenix, or Scottsdale? Looking to sell your home fast and for top dollar? The North Valley real estate market is thriving, and you need an expert who knows how to navigate it. At Lauren Strait Real Estate, we specialize in helping home buyers, sellers, and relocation clients find success in this competitive market. As an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), Lauren brings expert negotiation skills, local market insights, and a hands-on approach to every transaction. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a luxury home investor, or a retiree searching for the perfect 55+ community, Lauren ensures a stress-free, strategic, and rewarding real estate experience. With deep knowledge of Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Peoria, Anthem, Tramonto, Fountain Hills, and Rio Verde, Lauren helps clients uncover hidden gem properties, top-rated schools, golf course communities, equestrian estates, and active adult living options. Her near-native Phoenician perspective gives her an unparalleled understanding of market trends, pricing strategies, and neighborhood highlights-all designed to help you make the best possible move. For sellers, Lauren's proven marketing strategies ensure your home stands out, attracts serious buyers, and sells for top dollar in the shortest time possible. From high-impact digital marketing to expert staging and pricing strategies, she takes the guesswork out of selling your home. For buyers, Lauren's local expertise helps match you with the right community and property to fit your lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a horse property in Cave Creek, a luxury estate in Scottsdale, or a family-friendly neighborhood in North Phoenix, she knows where to look and how to negotiate the best deal possible. Beyond real estate, Lauren is passionate about giving back to the community. She dedicates a portion of every commission to GiveBackHomes, helping families in need. She is also an active advocate for senior housing solutions, ensuring that retirees and their families have the guidance and resources they need for smooth life transitions. Ready to buy or sell in Arizona? Don't settle for just any agent-work with a local expert who gets results. Contact Lauren Strait today and let's make your real estate dreams a reality!
Community Involvement
Cave Creek/Carefree Chamber Ambassador Chair, Foothill Caring Corps Volunteer
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Hiking, Outdoors, Off-Roading, Foodie, Travel, Dogs, Volunteering, Church
FAMILY
Twin boys, husband, three furbabies who love exploring with us
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Arizona - # SA707653000
Designation
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
REALTOR
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
FAQ
My biggest advice for anyone looking to buy a home is to really understand your goals, what you can realistically afford, and how a home will compliment your lifestyle. Know what’s non-negotiable for you. Whether that’s location, privacy, or the kind of community you want to be part of, and also what you’re willing to be flexible on. Work with a REALTOR who really knows the market and can provide you with accurate, up-to-date information, so you feel confident about pricing, negotiations, and timing. And lastly, don’t just focus on the house itself. Consider the long-term experience of living there. Your home should support your life, not just be a transaction.
I love helping buyers in the Cave Creek and North Valley areas navigate the market with confidence, ensuring they find a home that fits not just their needs, but their lifestyle.
My biggest advice for sellers is to think of it as more than just putting a sign in the yard—it’s about positioning your home so it truly stands out. That means making sure it shows its absolute best, pricing it correctly with accurate, up-to-date market data, and preparing for buyers’ expectations before they even walk in. With my 20 years of experience in marketing and PR, combined with my deep-rooted connection to the Cave Creek and North Valley community, I use intimate, unique, and highly effective marketing tactics to get homes sold fast. The goal isn’t just to sell your home—it’s to sell it for the best possible outcome while protecting your time, your privacy, and your peace of mind.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients, each with unique goals and priorities. I work with investors, helping them identify opportunities and maximize returns while protecting what’s important to them. I also guide first-time homebuyers through the process, making sure they feel confident and supported every step of the way. And I work with the affluent community who are looking for privacy, security, and strategies to protect the value of their most important asset—their home. No matter the client, my approach is always tailored, strategic, and focused on achieving the best outcome.
One recent transaction I’m especially proud of involved a $1.39M home. I took a very strategic approach to its marketing, teasing the property and creating anticipation before it officially hit the market. I gave select brokers an exclusive preview at a broker’s open, which generated buzz and positioned the home as a must-see. That strategy worked beautifully—we secured a cash buyer within just 24 hours.
Throughout the process, we navigated a fairly detailed inspection report, but I kept everything on track, ensuring all negotiations remained fair and reasonable for both sides. My clients were thrilled with the outcome, and even though I wasn’t representing the buyer, they were happy too. It was a perfect example of how intentional, creative marketing and careful attention to every detail can deliver results that exceed expectations.
My husband and I actually started out as real estate investors. We wanted to manage a few rental properties, and through that experience, I realized how much I loved the business side of real estate—and helping people make smart, intentional decisions with their homes and investments. That led me to get my license, and honestly, it has exceeded all my expectations.
My previous career in PR prepared me exceptionally well for this role—I learned how to read the room, truly listen to clients, connect with people, and ultimately help make their dreams a reality. Pair that with my lawyer mindset, and I can handle not just the fun and exciting parts of real estate, but also the challenging aspects, contracts, negotiations, and advocacy, ensuring my clients are protected every step of the way. It’s been an incredible adventure, and I love being able to combine strategy, people skills, and creativity to make the process seamless and rewarding for those I work with.
I’ve had the privilege of working with Fortune 500 companies, serving in C-suite corporate roles, and running my own full-service PR agency for 10 years. These experiences have taught me how to navigate complex, high-stakes situations, develop a strong work ethic, and handle sensitive information with discretion—all skills that directly translate to helping my real estate clients through the challenges and opportunities of buying or selling a home.
I’ve also learned how to juggle multiple priorities, pivot quickly when needed, and keep my clients’ goals front and center, no matter how complex the situation. On a personal level, becoming a caregiver for my grandfather gave me invaluable life experience and perspective. I understand firsthand what it’s like to help loved ones navigate transitions, downsizing, and alternative living arrangements, and I bring that empathy and guidance to clients who may be facing similar life changes. My goal is to combine professional expertise with real-world insight to make every client’s journey as smooth, intentional, and positive as possible. I pride myself of my level of honesty and authenticity that I wear on my sleeve both personally and professionally.
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117550 N. Perimeter Dr. #160 Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
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$895,000
3bds | 3ba 2372 sqft
7199 E Ridgeview Pl APT 100 Carefree, AZ 85377,USA
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