Julie and Thomas Eckert
"You have been such an amazing asset to Tom and me during the process of purchasing our first home. Thank you for all the time you dedicated to us and the thousands of questions you answered. We will proudly recommend you to any of our friends looking to buy a home, and will absolutely go to you if /when we are in the market for another home. Lauren, you have been such a pleasure to work with, you are welcome if you ever want to stop by and see the house! We are saving the champagne you gave us to open on the first night we spend in the house. Can't wait to open it! Thank you again - for everything." back to top
Wayne Mogilefsky and Angie Truschel
"Lauren was everything we could have hoped for in a real estate agent: knowledgeable, forthright, accessible, responsive, and she worked hard to find us just the right place. We are thrilled with the house we bought with her help!" back to top
Dick Hillenbrand
"After interviewing seven realtors, I thought I found the person for me. But, on a last minute recommendation, I promised a friend that I would take one more interview...and that was Lauren. Yup. Sometimes the best are absolutely saved for last. Lauren is smart and extremely well organized which is a godsend when it comes to casing the Manhattan Beach real estate market. She knows her business and her business knows her. Walk a day in South Bay with Lauren and you'll realize she's a local celebrity, without the pomp and circumstance. Nope. She's down to earth. She's dedicated. She's patient. She's a wonderful wife (her husband tells me so!) and mother of two amazing kids. And, last but certainly not least, she has become one of my best and most loyal friends. And, that's after I drove her crazy for nearly two years trying to find the right house for me. So, if you are having trouble deciding on a realtor, just give me a ring: (415) 577-2462. I'll make it an easy decision for you!!! She's the best." back to top
Kathy and Barry Fisher
"We had a very positive and painless experience purchasing our latest home with Lauren. Through every step of the process, Lauren kept our needs paramount. We now have a home we absolutely love!" back to top
Bob Gautieri
"Lauren made the process of selling my home so much easier in this unstable and difficult time in our economy. I was very impressed with her right from our first meeting?she was on time, focused, respectful, and had a great management plan. That paid off in the end. Throughout the sale, she guided me through, put up with the mood swings that often go with selling a home, and remained on the case from beginning to end. I always felt that she was right by my side, sacrificing her own personal gain for my best interest.
Not only is Lauren a tremendously knowledgeable businessperson, a terrific legal consol?a great realtor?but a real friend as well. I recommend her very highly as someone who will always support your needs and look out for your financial interests as if it was her own." back to top
David Sands
"Lauren sold my house in a pretty difficult real estate market. She was organized, focused on how to get a deal done and was incredibly forthright and honest. And she got the deal done in the price range in the time frame I needed it done. I wouldn't do a real estate deal with anybody else." back to top
Susie Fragnoli
"Lauren is a jewel, she is really smart, professional, hardworking and honest. She doesn't waste your time trying to "sell" you homes that don't work for you. Lauren listens to you, gets a grasp of what you need, and what your dream home is and goes out to find it. She went up and down our "dream" street and found a property for us to build on. She is a brilliant marketer and a skilled negotiator with a win-win attitude." back to top
Howard and Julie Klymas
"Howard and I just want to take a moment to thank you for all the efforts you undertook in the selling and purchase of our current home. We both feel very fortunate to have met Professional Realtors, in the true meaning of the word. Having to sell our previous home during the Thanksgiving Holiday was a real challenge, yet, you're proactive approach in anticipating all possible needs combined with you're timely response to concerns has made it all possible. You offer an unsurpassed combination for excellent customer service, helping us thread through the legalities of selling and buying a home thanks to Ms. Forbes expertise as a lawyer as well as offer sales, marketing and professional home design and show case opportunities. You have integrity and genuine concern for the customers that you represent, assuring that all our needs are met and more.
We, Howard and I, feel extremely fortunate to have met a great Realtor who has a "Real Pulse" on the current and future market opportunities. It is through these professional ties of yours that Howard and I secured our current home and we couldn't be happier. We would recommend your services any time." back to top
Robyn Podell
"I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me over the past month (and years)! You made this entire process painless, fun and exciting. You are an incredible friend and business woman. I truly appreciate all your time, patience and hard work." back to top
Troy and Michele Thrower
"We met Lauren Forbes in 2002 at an "open house" for one of her listings. We lived out of the area at the time and were looking to move to Manhattan Beach. Since we were unfamiliar with Manhattan Beach, Lauren took the time to thoroughly explain the local market to us. Lauren was extremely knowledgeable and smart, but she was also very gracious, warm and friendly. We were very impressed and instantly liked her. We bought a different house but we crossed paths with Lauren again in 2005 when we were looking to buy a larger house to accommodate our growing family.
During our casual search for a larger home, we noticed that Lauren was the listing agent on a house that was being constructed. We absolutely were not looking for a house that was in mid-construction and the only reason it caught our eye was because Lauren was the listing agent. We called Lauren to inquire about it and ultimately ended up buying that house from Lauren. We love our home and it was a great decision! At the same time, we enlisted Lauren to sell our then-current home. She was amazing throughout the process. Lauren provided us with excellent advice and thankfully we listened to her! She was successful in selling our home for top value. Subsequently, we have referred many friends and colleagues to Lauren, and they have all had a similarly wonderful experience. Lauren is knowledgeable, efficient and ethical and, quite simply, is an excellent realtor. She is also a genuinely nice person and she has a great network in the community. We wholeheartedly recommend Lauren!" back to top
Lisa and Finley Taylor
"Lauren makes the process of selling and buying a house so easy!! She is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and really works hard for her clients. She stands out in her field because she is incredibly trustworthy and honest. I know I'm in good hands with Lauren." back to top
John and Sarah McCanless
"We want to thank you for being such a wonderful resource and advocate for us during this entire process. You were amazing - professional, kind, reassuring, and generally all - around awesome! We really couldn't imagine having made it into this wonderful home without your experience and guidance." back to top
