Hey there, nice to meet you!
meet lauren
I'm a San Diego real estate broker and attorney with a passion for San Diego "dirt."
I've been immersed in San Diego real estate, first as an attorney and now as a broker, since 2008. That's nearly two decades of transactions, negotiations, contracts, and California real estate law. My legal background gives my clients a strategic edge at every stage of a deal.
Today I work with buyers, sellers, and investors on everything from first home purchases to complex transactions including 1031 exchanges, probate sales, investment property deals, age 55+ tax basis transfers, and simultaneous sale and purchase transactions. Whatever you're navigating, I've been through it. Let's talk.
Just some of Lauren's past sales
coastal roots, countywide expertise
Pacific Beach has been home since 2005. I came to San Diego for college at USD and never looked back. When I'm not analyzing market data or modeling investment property deals, you can find me riding my beach cruiser around Mission Bay with my French Bulldog.
The coastal neighborhoods of Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Point Loma and La Jolla are my home base, but San Diego is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character, price dynamics, and lifestyle. I've helped clients buy and sell from the beach cities to vibrant neighborhoods around Balboa Park, to East County and North County. I know how to find opportunities for every budget and every vibe.
If you're not sure where you belong in this city, that's one of my favorite conversations to have.
our partnership
Buying or selling real estate is a collaboration. I can bring all the experience in the world, but the outcome relies on you because you are the decision-maker.
My best work happens with clients who value my expertise, ask good questions, and trust the process even when it gets uncomfortable. When clients follow through on our strategy, the results speak for themselves.
I will always explain my reasoning, walk you through every decision, and make sure you feel informed and confident at every step. In return, I ask that you come to me with an open mind and trust that my recommendations come from experience, not guesswork.
If you're looking for an agent who will just tell you what you want to hear, I'm probably not your person. If you want someone who will protect your interests, think ten steps ahead, and guide you through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life with honesty and precision, let's talk.
Our Process:
Every successful transaction starts with a real conversation. Before we talk about listings or pricing strategies, I want to understand what you're actually trying to accomplish, your timeline, your priorities, and what success looks like for you. That clarity shapes everything that follows.
With your goals in focus, we build a plan. For buyers, that means understanding the market, identifying the right opportunities, and positioning you to compete. For sellers, it means pricing strategically, preparing your property, and anticipating what buyers and their agents will scrutinize. For investors, it means running the numbers honestly and structuring the deal to protect you. I think ten steps ahead so you don't have to.
This is where my legal background gets to shine. I negotiate hard, draft contracts carefully, manage every deadline, and stay on top of every moving part through the close of escrow. Complex situations don't rattle me. I've been through it all.
My job doesn't end at closing. I stay in touch, answer questions that come up after the fact, and genuinely care about how things are going. Real estate ownership changes lives, and helping clients build wealth and create the life they want is why I do this work. I aim to be a resource for life.
Meet Our Awesome Team
Lauren is your advisor from the first conversation to the final signature. Every client works directly with Lauren. You will never be handed off to a less experienced associate. Lauren is personally invested in your success.
Lauren Empey
Broker/owner
Michelle keeps every document and signature organized through the escrow process. Her attention to detail means nothing falls through the cracks, and her second set of eyes on every document is one of the ways we protect our clients at every step.
Michelle Collins
transaction coordinator
Meghan is the glue that keeps us connected to past clients, current clients, and everyone in between. If you've ever attended one of our client events, you've likely met Meghan, the one who makes everything run smoothly and makes everyone feel welcome from the moment they walk in the door.
Meghan Goodnough
chief of client experience
Named after heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio, our French Bulldog brings rockstar energy to everything she does. She has strong opinions, questionable listening skills, and an uncanny ability to make everyone in the room feel instantly at ease. Client favorite and unofficial mascot since day one.
Dio
chief morale officer
