Testimonials

"Lauren Crowley, owner of Teak Real Estate, has done amazing work for us.  Her diligence and attention to detail make real estate transactions smooth and efficient. She is the consummate professional who is able to navigate her clients through any market environment. We have truly enjoyed having Lauren represent us, and would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs real estate services."

-Kent and Jessica Salfi

"My wife and I were fortunate to work with Lauren when we purchased a home in Sarasota 6 years ago. Lauren was instrumental in educating us on the different areas of Sarasota and quickly defined the right properties to look at. When dealing with a relator you want communication, professionalism and knowledge. Lauren checks all three, she coordinated all aspects of the sale, inclusive of:  interior design, cleaning staff, lawn care, etc. When purchasing a primary residence or a second home we would highly recommend Lauren."

-Joe and Bridget Lepley

"We used Lauren to purchase a condo on Longboat Key and can’t say enough about her fantastic services! She was thorough, always available and very knowledgeable on all parts of the transaction! All of this while managing everything remotely, as we live out of the country. We highly recommend Lauren and will definitely refer her to friends looking to purchase real estate in the Sarasota area."

-Phil and Debra St. Jean

"Because of Lauren’s experience and expertise in the Sarasota area and her valuable insights into current market conditions, she was the clear choice for us in determining who would be best to sell our home.  She was professional, precise, always a text or phone call away and guided us from listing through closing.  She is willing to roll up her sleeves and help out with staging, photographing and much more.  We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Lauren and would highly recommend her!"

-Chas and Amy

"Lauren Crowley was the Realtor we chose to help us find our home in Florida. Our search began in December 2017, and we purchased in December 2019. We were residents of Michigan, and over that two year time period we made multiple trips to Florida to search. We would look online, and Lauren would use her resources so we could view as many properties as possible while visiting. She always made herself available to us, and did a wonderful job of showing us many choices. Lauren was able to schedule multiple showings in a single day so we could make the most of our trips. Many things changed during the two years, including area, size, and even our budget. Lauren always reset the criteria and was very patient with us, showing us some units more than once, and Skyping with us when we couldn’t be there. She advised us to also be patient when we got frustrated, and insisted we would know when it was right. It finally happened and we couldn’t be happier in our choice. Lauren continued to be helpful after our purchase, setting up inspections and offering suggestions for local services we needed. Lauren Crowley is knowledgeable, professional, extremely patient and helpful, as well as a joy to work with. We highly recommend her as a Realtor!"

-John and Lauren Falcusan

"We were very happy with our real estate experience with Lauren Crowley, Owner of Teak Real Estate. She has a great grasp on the market and housing trends in general. We put our home on the market two weeks before Thanksgiving and went under contract in 4 days, for our full asking price! Lauren did not stop working after the sale, as she walked us through all the details of closing and had the answers to all of our questions as we went through each step. She is very professional, yet sensitive to the pressure and anxiety during the process."

-Arnold and Susan Moschin

"Lauren recently assisted us in the purchase of a condo on Longboat Key. She was a pleasure to work with. She knows the area well and advised us of which communities would be a good fit based on our requirements. We were only in town for a few days and she arranged multiple showings in a day to meet our schedule. She was extremely patient, as we examined each unit. She promptly followed up on any questions that we had. Lauren reminded us of post closing action on our part, such as the need to move the utilities over to our name. When asked, she provided us with suggestions for insurance agents, designers and other helpful resources. Lauren is a true professional and I highly recommend her."

-Steve and Debbie Grob

"When one thinks of selling their house and using a professional agent, the biggest thing for me is TRUST. I have to be able to trust that my agent is doing what is best for me and acting in my best interest. I also need to trust that my agent is doing absolutely everything they can to get my property sold as quickly as possible. When I hired Lauren with Teak Real Estate I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Lauren provided an elevated experience and was timely, focused, driven, and had amazing communication. My property sold very quickly, the process was extremely smooth, and Lauren fought for me every step of the way to ensure I got what I deserved and wanted. Lauren also was very honest with me and upfront whether the news or feedback she had to share was positive or not, which made me trust her to an even higher degree. My experience with Lauren was one that I enjoyed, and I would definitely recommend and use Lauren as a buyers or seller’s agent at any point in the future."

-Michael Brandon

"Lauren Crowley’s knowledge, hard work & patience is the reason my husband and I are currently living in our dream home. She is the definition of a true professional. We appreciated her honesty, flexibility & tenacity ALMOST as much as her personality & the way she made the process so seamless. I cannot recommend working with her enough! 5 STARS!"

-The Filppula's

"I have personally known Lauren over seven years and she sold my home. I have found Lauren to be reputable and honest and she is always taking care of her clients. I highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking to sell their home."

-Anne Garber Schust