About Lauren Budik

After growing up in the suburbs of Atlanta and earning a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, I moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 2009 to work as a newspaper reporter. I lived overseas for two years and worked at the U.S. Embassy in Finland on behalf of the State Department before returning to the U.S. in 2014 and purchasing my first home in Reston, Va. 

I help clients in their search for real estate in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. in any price range, from condos to townhouses and single family homes. My goal is to assist you in the sale, purchase, rental or lease of your home with the utmost honesty, integrity and enthusiasm, while making the entire process as stress-free as possible. I specialize in helping renters moving to the metro D.C. area for their jobs, government employees and members of the military, first-time homebuyers and Foreign Service Officers who are looking to buy and then rent out their property when they return overseas. 

Here's what you can expect from me:

• Superior customer service — My customer service never stops, even when the transaction closes. Clients often call me to help with issues that arise with landlords or property management companies, when they need a referral for a home service provider or just to say "hello."
   
• Constant flow of information — Clients under contract receive weekly email updates featuring a timeline of upcoming appointments and deadlines, plus a spreadsheet of tasks to be accomplished.
   
• The market moves fast, and so do I — Those years of running to meet newsroom deadlines has positioned me for success in real estate. I'm quick to respond via call, email or text; no more lag time between asking questions and getting answers. Did a hot property just come on the market today? Don't wait for this weekend's open house, let's go today! My schedule is built around you. 
   
• Extensive use of technology — No more digging through your email for the latest update; keep track of deadlines with ease and quickly access signed documents with our shared Google Drive folder and Calendar. Tied up with a late meeting at work and can't make it to see a house? Let me go on your behalf and FaceTime you in; my honest, no-nonsense feedback allow you to feel as if you're there, no traveling needed. 
   
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive in anticipating what's next — I manage the entire home buying and selling process for you. I schedule (and attend) all inspections, coordinate paperwork for all necessary parties involved and handle all the behind-the-scenes work.
   
• Positive outlook — I'm enthusiastic, energetic and hard-working. I am your cheerleader, coach and advisor. Your goals are my goals, and together we can make a great team.
   

I am a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® (NVAR) and the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR). I hold a REALTOR® designation, which means I am held to the professional standards of the above associations and their codes of ethics. 

Outside of work, I am a mom to my 8-year-old son Noah, and our family enjoys traveling. I am also a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, where I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Communications.