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I’m not simply selling dwellings. I’m dealing with people’s lives and histories and stories and ancestry. I don’t want to just show you houses, I want to make finding your dream home an unforgettable experience. I don’t want to merely sell your house, I want to make the transition to the next stage a pleasant one.
You know how Mary Poppins floats in on the East wind right exactly when she is needed and efficiently, lovingly, oddly knows how to make things right? It was funny to me when I realized that I kept doing that for those around me, over and over again. Floating in during some big event. Whether it be a marriage, a death, a move, a birth, an illness; I continued to show up at just the right time and fulfill that role in my loved ones’ lives.
As a Realtor, using my Mary Poppins super-powers is the perfect fit. Knowing when to be firm, knowing when to be soft, knowing how to be creative in problem solving.
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
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1 Year View by Quarter
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2 Year View by Quarter
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5 Year View
Neighborhoods Lauren Has the Most Experience In
Lauren's Listings and Deals
Lauren's Active Listings
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$850,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,078 Sq Ft
- 13037 SW Ascension Dr
- Portland, OR
Designed to optimize natural light and with a smart,organic flow to the floor plan, this two-level BullMountain home in the gently sloping hills near Tigard isa revelation of space and substance. A circular pathconnects the beating hearts of this home - a greatroom leads to the eat-in kitchen, with stainless steelappliances, nooks for casual breakfasts, enviablecupboard and counter space, and
Lauren Goché Think Real Estate
Other Experience
Lauren's Reviews
7/8/25Tawnya Harsey
Google Review
My husband and I are moving to Portland OR from out of state. We were so overwhelmed at the beginning of this journey, not knowing the area and having so many realtors to choose from it seemed like such a mountain of a task. We were referred to Lauren by a friend, and I cannot believe how lucky we got right off the bat. If I could give Lauren and her team more than 5 stars you better believe I would! She is such a treat to work with. Her personality is so warm and fun, you can't help but have a great time around her. She's so knowledgeable about Portland and all the different neighborhoods which made our search so much less overwhelming since we aren't from the area. Lauren and team set up a meeting prior to starting the house search to ask all sorts of insightful questions about you and your family to figure out what kind of home, property, or neighborhood might suit you best, and promptly starts sending daily listing updates that fall within the search parameters you've decided on. It was so much fun waking up every day to see the new results! Since we are moving from another state we were only able to set up 3 days of in-person house hunting, but any time we found something on the market we really liked the idea of Lauren would go view it herself and send us detailed videos like our own private tour. On the days that we were there in person, her team set up amazing tour schedules to maximize our time and see as many homes as possible, we had SO much fun checking out all the houses on our list with her. Knowing what we were looking for, Lauren had our best interests at heart and, even when we were starting to feel lost in our search, she did not let us compromise on the things she knew we really felt strongly about! She was there with us every step of the way to give us a reality check anytime we started straying from our must-have lists or pining over homes that absolutely weren't going to work, grieving with us when we found what we thought was our perfect home and weren't able to get a competitive enough offer in, and celebrate with us when we finally found our home. We cannot imagine (and seriously don't want to) having done this without Lauren and her kickass team of real estate baddies. Thank you SO SO much Team Goche!!!
6/28/25Alison Blazer
Google Review
The best decision we made during our search for our very first home was deciding to work with Think. Lauren and her team offer a wealth of knowledge on the Portland market and offered us sanity, invaluable point of view and support from start to finish (and beyond!). It was so critical to have someone that could see things we were not able to - could help us realize the future obstacles we'd have with any said property. Most importantly, Lauren kept our spirits up over our long search and told us time and time again that she was unwilling to let us settle. Lauren also graciously shared recommendations for various vendors as we prepared our new home for move-in, be it someone to clean, paint or fix a few cabinets. 10/10 recommend Lauren Goché and her incredible team!
6/14/25Deb Giffen
Google Review
With all the new rules and regulations around home-buying, it can be a complicated and confusing process—but not if you work with Lauren’s team. They guide you every step of the way, with clear instructions, helpful resources, and delightful messages that make it feel like you have a best friend walking you through every step. They helped us work through some complicated requests, and resolve all the questions that came up. If you want a team to support you as you buy your new home, Team Goché will bring you deep expertise, professional guidance and warmth and humor that make the process seem easy, simple and fun. You’ll definitely enjoy the home buying journey!
6/13/25Chrys Giffen
Google Review
Maria, Lauren, and Sarah were absolutely fantastic through my entire buying process as a single, first-time home owner. They answered every question I had with precision, and provided a detailed explanation of each step of the process—sent to my inbox regularly for easy reference. It was even written with style and humor, as if you could ask for anything more!
Maria, in particular, was a joy to tour with and discuss the pros and cons of homes I was debating, gave excellent advice on how to structure the best offer in this highly competitive market, and went above and beyond to help schedule inspections and specialist estimates to reference for negotiations.
My second offer written was accepted, and it was the most perfect home for me. I honestly can’t imagine a better experience or a better realtor to make this journey with, and will absolutely pick them again if I ever am in need of a realtor team in the future.
Y’all are the absolute best!!!
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5/5/25Lisa Hirsch
Google Review
Lauren & her team were super. They were professional, knowledgable, attentive, helpful & available.
I learned so much & felt welcomed to ask anything about the very overwhelming process of house buying.
Would recommend!!
4/22/25Kelly Wilcox
Google Review
My wife and I are both neurodivergent, and I literally cried after our first meeting with Lauren—just from the sheer relief of finding someone who communicated in a way that made sense to our brains. Her system of reminders and her clear, direct communication style made everything feel simple and manageable.
I already knew from a friend’s experience that Lauren was amazing to work with. Years after helping him buy a home, he still relied on her for advice and trusted referrals for home repairs and services. Because of that, I’d been following her on social media for years, and when it came time to sell our Portland home, I was genuinely excited to reach out.
We live in LA and thought we’d need to travel back for repairs and prep—but Lauren and her team took care of everything. They knew all the right people, handled the bids and scheduling, and made the entire process seamless.
I had seen how quickly her clients' homes tend to sell, and ours was no exception. Now that it’s all over, I’m honestly a little sad—because working with Lauren was such a joy. She’s one of those rare people who makes something stressful feel easy, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
4/18/25Rudina Cekani
Google Review
What can I say about Lauren ands her team other than they are absolutely amazing, caring, brilliant humans, and I have been waking up with so much love and gratitude for them in my heart over the past month in my new, first house. All my adult life I had dreaded looking for, and buying a house. Just the thought caused hyperventilation. But, I work from home, and, mom (late 70s and lives with me) and I are getting older and I needed a comfortable place for us to age in place. I could no longer avoid what I had been dreading. I went to Lauren with a lot of doubt and apprehension and walked away from my first meeting with her and her team, feeling a burden lifted from my shoulders. I felt seen, I felt she got me, she inspired confidence, and most importantly, mom liked her. We both felt we could trust her to have our best interest at heart and she and her entire team did. They made the entire process so smooth that I still can’t believe it is done. All the team members are super responsive and I wonder sometimes if they are mind readers, because just as I would be thinking something, bam, they would share the info that put my brain and heart at ease. Seriously though, fantastic humans to work with, as are the people they contract with throughout the process. If you ever felt nervous about home buying, go to Lauren and her team and you will be grateful you did.
4/18/25Bobby G
Google Review
Bought and sold my first home with the help of Lauren and the Think Real Estate team. She’s honest and upbeat, has a fantastic team around her, and understands the Portland market. She made the best out of what turned into a less than ideal situation, and I’m immensely grateful. Can’t recommend her enough; she went above and beyond every step of the way.
3/28/25Amanda Kowalski
Google Review
If you’re using anyone else to help you buy/sell your home, honestly, what are you doing? Lauren and Daisy are not only wholesome, great human beings, but also incredible at their jobs. My partner and I are fresh out of graduate school, work in the public sector, and genuinely NEVER thought we would have the option to own. These two helped make that possible. As a first time homebuyer, I thought this process was going to be excruciating. Not only was it easy, it was also, dare I say, FUN. Crazy, I know. From the get-go Lauren and Daisy were 100% genuine and made it clear they are in this industry to help find people homes that are right for them. They are responsive, hardworking, and I trusted them throughout the entire process. These folks are the real deal. Many, many thanks to them. 😊❤️
3/8/25Jenny Doyle
Google Review
Selling our condo with Lauren and her team was an absolutely seamless experience from start to finish. From the moment we started working together, it was clear we were in incredibly capable hands. Lauren and her team handled everything—from coordinating stagers, painters, and cleaners to *expertly* marketing our home. The entire process was made as easy as it can be, and their dedication was evident in every little detail.
Lauren isn’t just an incredible realtor; she’s someone you actually want to go through this process with. She and her team are not only knowledgeable, proactive, and incredibly organized but also kind, funny, and just great to work with.
Thanks to their expertise and hard work, we had an offer just days after our first open house.
If you’re looking for a real estate team that truly cares about their clients and will make the process smooth and—dare I say—fun, Team Goché is the one! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and are beyond grateful for everything they did. Highly recommend!
2/17/25rachael junard
Google Review
Working with Lauren and Maria was a breeze and felt like we were long-time besties while searching for our perfect home! They will certainly not lead you astray and give it to you kind, but firm. You're in such good hands with this team, they get your vibe without you having to over explain. The house search can be totally exhausting, but with Team Goche, I didn't really want it to end! Choose this team, you'll be forever grateful--I know we are!
2/14/25Lydia S
Google Review
Working with Lauren and her team was wonderful. They were there to answer any and all of my questions, talk me through the process, and give me invaluable suggestions. As a first time homebuyer, and a millennial, the prospect of owning a home aways seemed out of reach. But with Lauren and Daisy's help, my dream of owning a home in the city I grew up in, wasn't just a dream, it was a reality! I would highly recommend working with Lauren and her team. They are kind, kick ass, and there to support you through the whole home buying process.
2/3/25Clement Tyler
Google Review
Lauren and her team haves now helped me both buy and sell. Both experiences were excellent.
For buying, Lauren showed me properties that fit my needs while also counseling me against other properties that would not be worth the time to investigate. When we put an offer down, she got us in at a great price and navigated a tricky seller for us.
For selling, she knew what we needed to fix up and what to leave as is. The staging and listing were perfectly timed and amazing. Interest in our property was immediate and we hit our goal thanks to her and her team’s hard work.
I cannot recommend Lauren Goché enough.
1/24/25Chris Holland
Google Review
Lauren and the team at Think did an excellent job helping us find our home as first time buyers. Their mix of knowledge, fun, and organization was just what we needed and made the process as smooth as possible. Would recommend their services highly!
1/17/25Randal Wyatt
Google Review
Lauren Goche and her team were incredible to work with! I had a very unique home selling situation that they helped me navigate the whole process and were creative with marketing which helped sell my home to the right buyers. I highly recommend Team Goche!
1/17/25Lucy Zeek
Google Review
Lauren has got it goin’ on. The moment she walked us into a house she either knew it was worth a shot or knew that we needed to walk away. She and her team were on top of every little detail and made the process SO much less stressful than it had the potential to be. We saw a house on a Thursday, put an offer in same day, and had an acceptance by Saturday. I’d trust Lauren and her team with my life. Thank you!!
12/17/24Zahnen Ford
Google Review
We can’t say enough about how amazing Lauren, Daisy, and the rest of Team Goché are. They recently helped us sell our first home and find a new one—a process that seemed easy and straightforward only because of how effortlessly Lauren and her team executed every step.
From start to finish, the entire experience was smooth and stress-free. We felt completely taken care of, like we were in the best hands the whole time. If we could clone Team Goché and work with people like them forever, we absolutely would! I was consistently blown away by how good at their jobs they each are.
12/17/24Dana Corey
Google Review
Working with Lauren and her team to sell our house was amazing! From the very beginning she took as much off our plate as we would let them, which for us was everything but packing. They weren't pushy about it, just truly there to make it as easy on us as possible. Lauren's team fixed everything that needed it, painted, washed windows, staged, and managed it all. They have great communication negotiation skills. We understood what and why everything happened, we were given information and then whatever decision we made was honored. I've moved over 20 times in my life, and bought and sold multiple homes, and never have I felt so completely cared for and held! Lauren and Daisy, and everyone who helped are the best!
11/13/24Courtney Jarvis
Google Review
Lauren and Maria are THE team you need. Every part of this process has been so seamless and easy with their fierce dedication to education and to ensuring the best experience. They are knowledgeable, efficient, and exactly who they present themselves to be on social media. They’ll answer all of your questions, think of things that you wouldn’t, and be personable the entire experience. There isn’t enough praise in the world for this team. Work with them- you won’t regret it.
10/10/24Catherine Nyhan
Google Review
We worked with Lauren twice as a realtor, once to sell a house and once to purchase a new home. Lauren and her team were patient, kind, direct and thoughtful each time. I can’t believe the amount we sold our house for with her help and I can’t believe the beautiful home we found with her assistance this last time. She didn’t let us settle for something less than we needed and we are so so grateful!!! Big love❤️ and thanks!
10/2/24Adam Barone
Google Review
Lauren & Daisy were so wonderful! I couldn’t be happier a friend recommended them to us. They made the process so easy (and fun). We were buying our first home and learned so much thru the process. They had great referrals to everything we needed. The process went so much smoother and quicker than I expected.
8/1/24Marie Jacobellis
Google Review
Lauren and her team helped us prepare to sell our townhome and it really paid off to have their advice, marketing skills, connections, and just pure magic✨ With her advice on paint colors and light fixtures paired with her stagers they transformed our place into the coziest most beautiful version of itself. We got multiple offers, sold for more than expected, and closed very quickly. We are now extra excited to work with Lauren and team to help us find our perfect new home. Highly recommend - the process could not have gone better.
Update! Daisy from Lauren’s team helped us find our perfect home in the perfect neighborhood with the first place Daisy showed us. She took my spreadsheet of needs/wants/nice to haves/bonuses and found us a house that checked all the boxes. She was so great to work with and helped us write a strong offer, and things just couldn’t have gone more smoothly. We also love that they got quotes and contact info for several companies to work with for our new place and amazing gifts on key day! Thank you!
7/29/24Christopher Cohen
Google Review
Lauren and Maria made buying my first home an awesome experience! They walked me through all the steps and were clear and honest. They took the time to listen to me and what my wants and needs were, and didn't let my heart run away with my head!
7/29/24Elizabeth Zirk
Google Review
The mark of a great real estate agent is the ability to communicate with honesty and kindness - and this team have both in abundance! I am so well-prepared for home ownership as a first-time buyer because of Lauren and Daisy. Ridiculously easy to work with! And if you’re into wit, humor, bad-assery, and generally classy broads? Jackpot!
7/9/24Katie Braynard
Google Review
Lauren & her team were INCREDIBLE. Stop looking & call them right now!
We are (were!) first-time home buyers planning a cross-country move to Portland to be closer to family, and we are so lucky to have found Lauren. We knew within about 5 minutes of talking to her & her ‘second-in-command’ partner, Daisy, that they were the agents for us.
We wanted agents that would be real with us, not sugarcoat anything, and help us make the choices that were in our best interest. We got all of that & so much more! Our first weekend of house hunting, it became clear that we had chosen a couple not-so-great houses to look at, and it was abundantly clear that they were not impressed & steered us towards a few better places. They took into account what we needed in a house, where we wanted to be, and found us some gems to look at.
When it came time to put in offers, Lauren was savvy & knew exactly how we should approach the offer, guiding us every step of the way thru negotiations with the seller’s realtor, getting us to a comfortable landing despite some hardball tactics from the other side. We are so lucky to have found an AMAZING home & know we never would have trusted ourselves to take a huge leap of faith on an older house without Lauren & Daisy’s stamp of approval. An added bonus: when we closed, Daisy sent us a list of neighborhood eats, drinks, and activities to help us get settled.
Bottom line: if you’re looking for realtors who will act in your best interest, tell you when a house is a pig with lipstick on, and BE REAL every step of the way, look no further.
Thank you Lauren & Daisy!!!!!!
6/30/24Alan Moore
Google Review
Lauren and her entire team (especially Daisy) are amazing. Selling (or buying) a home is major stressor with lots of complicated aspects. Lauren and her team manage to be experts at every aspect from preparing your house for sale to the emotional aspects of such an important transaction to the negotiations with a buyer/seller. Best decision we made was to have Lauren handle it all for us.
6/17/24Nathan Crilly
Google Review
Lauren and Maria did an absolutely phenomenal job, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. They walked us through every step of the home buying process clearly and professionally, making sure that we were supported in making the best possible decision. Communication was always prompt and courteous. Their guidance throughout was highly competent, and they were a wealth of knowledge on houses and the Portland area. We would happily recommend them to anyone, especially first time buyers and folks unfamiliar with Oregon
6/13/24Shab Bahmanyar
Google Review
We were referred to Lauren and her team by a friend who recently bought a house and also by our lender when we were having a rough time with two previous buyer's agents. We are SO grateful to have found Team Goché! The difference between how she handled the viewings and put in offers compared to our previous agents was night and day. She was incredibly thorough and communicative, both with us and the seller's agent.
Before Lauren, we had put offers on four different houses, all of which were rejected, even though our offer price was always the asking amount or more. With Lauren, our second offer on a dream house was accepted. This showed us how important it is for a buyer's agent to communicate effectively with the seller's agent. Lauren and Daisy showed up to all the house viewings on time and offered valuable insights. They kept us in the loop throughout the entire process, from getting our offer accepted to negotiating with the seller and managing multiple inspections.
We love Team Goché and will be recommending them to any friend or family member looking to buy or sell a house. Thank you so much for helping us buy our first home!
6/12/24Rani Gupta
Google Review
Lauren is the absolute best! Whenever one of my friends even mentions that they're thinking about buying, I immediately say, "Um you should work with Lauren she is INCREDIBLE!" and then send them her website lol. If you want to work with someone who has the warmest heart, who is extremely knowledgable, skilled, funny, and honest, Lauren is the one you want in your corner!
6/12/24Ann Marie
Google Review
I reached out to Lauren, needing help to sell the family home on another state. She came in clutch with a recommendation! 100% will be using Lauren again when it's time to buy my next place.
6/12/24Kelsey Strong
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6/11/24Lexi Morsch
Google Review
Lauren is such an informed,kind and honest realtor.As an aspiring home owner,Lauren has not only encouraged me,but given me solid advice from insider tips on how to super clean a home to how to start actively building my goals towards becoming an owner.I only hope to work with her in that capacity one day.
6/11/24Angela Gygi
Google Review
Incredible results with this wonderful, intelligent, highly ethical, compassionate human. She will absolutely listen to you, but do what she suggests. She made my folks so much money on their home sale. It would never have happened if we did it the way they wanted. Let her lead… you won’t regret it.
6/11/24Montserrat Andreys
Google Review
My biggest surprise about realtors is that they continue to advise you and help you make decisions about your home even after the sale. Lauren has the best resource list for contractors, service providers and general housing things!!!
6/11/24Kenzie Maund
Google Review
Grateful for Lauren and their real estate wisdom! I’m glad I found a realtor in Portland that I can trust!
6/11/24Jennie Samuel
Google Review
6/8/24Lori Baumann
Google Review
Lauren is the absolute best. Not only did she sell our home in 2021, but she has cultivated a long lasting relationship with all of her clients. Where once she was my neighbor, now she is my friend and will absolutely be helping me sell and buy when and if I’m ready for a new home. She is my go to person as a referral to all friends even thinking about moving, and I’m addicted to her social media where I’m able to track home prices and beautiful and trendy home styles. I seriously can’t say enough about how much she helps her community on the daily.
6/8/24Vikki Fennell
Google Review
I've known Lauren personally for decades. We haven't lived in the same area in many years but I reach out to Lauren before I begin any real estate transaction because she is always ready with a referral for amazing, vetted real estate agents in my area. She has a massive network of fellow, like-minded agents all over the country and she goes above and beyond to find one who will be my advocate. Lauren is the best!
6/8/24Daphnee Castagne
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6/8/24Sara Mercer
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6/8/24Juan Cummings
Google Review
Lauren is so helpful in more than just buying and selling homes. She has strong ties to the community, and has a wealth of connections to local businesses. I’ve gotten more than a couple wonderful leads on contractors and vendors.
6/8/24Christina Burns
Google Review
Lauren was amazing helping my husband and I buy a house. She gave us time, guidance, and support. I appreciate never feeling rushed and how she kept our best interest at the focus of the process.
6/8/24Hetal Fichadia
Google Review
Lauren is the best! I have found her tips about real estate extremely valuable.
6/8/24Anastasiya
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6/8/24Rene Bordelon
Google Review
Lauren is super knowledgeable, funny, kind, generous and just an overall badass woman and badass realtor!
6/8/24Erica Cochran
Google Review
6/7/24KC
Google Review
Lauren is extremely thoughtful and always shoots straight with her customers. Always refer friends to her. Kc
6/7/24Peter Tiso
Google Review
Lauren is extremely helpful at any stage of your real estate journey, and always seeks to help you understand the market and the realities of home ownership while guiding you to the right option for you. She is excellent at helping someone with a dream turn into someone with a plan AND a dream that might actually come true. I highly recommend reaching out and starting to work with her, even if you're not sure you're ready - she'll get you there!
6/7/24Hanna Copper
Google Review
This woman is AMAZING.
Dedicated, passionate about helping people, unabashedly herself, and a love bully (iykyk).
She will steer you in all the right directions, tell you when you’re wrong, provide all the advice, and do it with such energy.
The wealth of knowledge she has obtained over years is priceless. I am so lucky to have been able to work with her. Later, when we bought across the country in another state she pointed us in the right direction still.
She loves Portland, she’s loves her community, she loves her people fiercely, and she will fight for you.
Do not miss the opportunity to work with Lauren. YOU WILL REGRET IT.
6/7/24Tara Miller
Google Review
Lauren is AMAZING! We felt super supported throughout our process and even beyond have continued to feel incredibly supported anytime a question comes up. Lauren and her whole team are wonderful. 100000% recommend.
6/7/24Rachel Alexandria
Google Review
Lauren is the gold standard! I've learned so much from her expertise. Whenever I need help navigating home buying or selling, she is the person I turn to because her advice WORKS. Everyone needs Lauren's support for getting the home they want!
6/6/24Madison Ball
Google Review
The experience with Lauren and Maria couldn't have been easier. They took the time to really understand what I was looking for and, despite not being sure whether I was ready to buy, found me an opportunity I didn't want to pass up on. Thank you, Lauren!
5/14/24Austin Langlinais
Google Review
Lauren and her team were an absolute joy to work with. Their expertise, thoughtfulness, and flexibility were incredibly helpful during our first home purchase. The peace of mind they provided during a stressful time was worth more than I can express. 10/10!
5/5/24Eleanor Hampson
Google Review
Lauren is the best of the best. She handled the search and purchase of my family's complicated and unique home needs (duplex, multigenerational living) with incredible thoughtfulness and care. I would recommend Lauren, Maria, and team to anyone looking to buy a home. It is evident that they love the work that they do and we felt that every step of the way!
5/4/24Christian Bradley
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4/30/24Moira McArdle
Google Review
I cannot say enough about how wonderful it is to work with Lauren. She started supporting our transition over a year ago and has continued to stay focused on our unique needs (cross country, family/duplex purchase) until we found the perfect spot. She has provided us high quality local resources, used her network to find the right properties for us to consider, and kept a steady stream of communication - and humor - to guide us through the process, along with her entire team, especially Maria. Cannot imagine a better partner!
4/29/24Jefferey Howard
Google Review
Ethical, Effective, Professional and Accommodating to the clients personal needs. Cooperative, Comradely and Clear in need, intention and potential challenges to a satisfactory conclusion. Or in plain speak. These pros know what they're doing; just follow their advice and deposit more dollars! No question, this group negotiates and wins for the client! Hire them and make $$. Jefferey Howard
4/9/24Casey Caleca
Google Review
Lauren and her team were amazing to work with. I appreciated their perspective, realness, and honesty throughout the buying process, helping us to get into our perfect home. They were available for all of our many questions, and their guidance truly made the experience less stressful. A bonus was their trusty list of people for those repairs you may end up wanting or needing down the line. Lauren and Daisy are just great at what they do. Thank you both so much for everything!
4/1/24Allison Ullmer
Google Review
Lauren Goché and team are everything you want in a Real Estate team. We listed our house with them and the attention and final sale was better than our wildest hope!! If you are looking for seasoned RE professionals, that gives you straight forward answers, constructive criticism, work from current marketing facts and not just their gut, AND support the community, look no further. Lauren and Daisy not only will get you the very best offer your house can receive when listed, they will do it with kindness, humor and intention.
One piece of advice - follow through on their suggestions, it made our property so much more valuable and appealing to ready buyers.
3/8/24Vincent Del Casino
Google Review
Lauren and her team were absolutely fantastic! From the start of the sale through the entire process, they were professional, responsive, and extremely helpful. As someone trying to sell a property in Portland while living outside of Oregon, Lauren and team made everything incredibly smooth. She also has supports lined up for every potential challenge - be that cleaners, window washers, a handyperson. We have bought and sold a lot of property, and Lauren Goché and her team are top notch!
3/3/24Julie Pagano
Google Review
We had a great time working with Lauren and her team from start to finish! They made being a first time home buyer in a competitive market way less scary. Not only were they great about helping us find a home, but they've been super helpful with recommendations for local contractors, which we really appreciate as we figure out owning a home. Hopefully it won't be for a long time because we love our new home, but we will totally work with them again next time we need a realtor.
1/4/24Jason Niwa
Google Review
Team Goché is flat out, without a doubt, amazing. We first reached out to Lauren on the recommendation of a friend who was her previous client. Suffice to say, we were not disappointed at all. We were looking for a new house with enough room for our ever growing family while also trying to sell our old house. Team Goché was able to do both! Maria and Lauren were always in constant communication with us, keeping us updated with everything that was happening, and even playing therapist when our seller started playing silly games. Even when we were at the point of throwing in the towel (both buying and selling), they came up with the perfect plan to help us get into our forever home...and it happened! Lauren and her team are passionate, caring, thoughtful, basically everything you could ask for and more in a realtor. There was never a time when we felt they weren't going to bat for us, fighting for us, or going the extra mile to make sure we could have our dream. Our only regret is that we won't be able to work with them again because we never plan on moving.
12/10/23connie mattson
Google Review
A friend of mine recommended Lauren to me when I was searching for a realtor. We contacted her soon after we realized we wanted to purchase a particular home and she met with us right away. We made an offer and low and behold it was accepted within 24 hours. Lauren works with a team of professionals, lovely Daisy being her right hand lady, so everything is done quickly and efficiently.
Our home was sold within 5 days after listing, sold over the asking price, in a challenging market in a suboptimal time of year.
If you're on the fence of who to choose for a realtor you probably should go with the best. Like my friend said to me, "Lauren's a magician."
12/7/23Liz Sugg
Google Review
Lauren and her team recently represented me in the sale of my Portland home, and I can’t possibly write a review that will convey just how grateful I am for having their guidance and expertise throughout the process. Professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful, thorough, and most importantly, REAL. Real women who truly care about the REAL lives they serve and impact. Lauren was always sensitive to my needs, went above and beyond to ensure disruptions to my schedule were minimized, truly recognized and tapped into my home's potential to make it absolutely STUNNING, and was extremely proactive in taking steps to manage potential risk and streamline my process. I can honestly say that had it not been for Lauren's patience, persistence, and diligence, my sale could have had a very different outcome. I highly recommend her and her team to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Portland metro. Thank you, Lauren, for being exceptional, pouring your heart & soul into helping me make the most of a tough situation, and getting me exactly where I wanted to go.
11/27/23Leslie Poston
Google Review
In 2020 Lauren worked her magic to sell my home *4 days after listing it.* It was amazing. Her advice is on point, from pricing to staging, and her team is top notch. Every contractor and vendor she works with has been just as amazing. I love her work not just for her brutal, but velvet gloved, honesty, but also for what a stand-up human she is. Highly recommend, will definitely work with Lauren again in future.
11/2/23Chris Chan
Google Review
Lauren and Maria are absolute rockstars 🤘 My wife and I are first time homebuyers and we came into the process with a million questions and doubts. But, they were able to guide us through each step with a ton of patience and honesty. Lauren is extremely candid and always willing to tell you NO, and point out all the red flags and minute details while touring so many homes. She doesn't sugarcoat anything for you. As first time homebuyers, I can't emphasize enough how invaluable this approach was to looking for the right home – it was the yin to our yang.
We just closed on our home this week with the help of Lauren and Maria, and are absolutely thrilled! It's a tough time to buy property in Portland, but Team Goché has got your back. I'd recommend Lauren to every friend, relative, and neighbor that's looking to buy or sell their next house here.
10/25/23Erin Sito
Google Review
Just leaving a review now, weeks after closing on our house. We were too busy celebrating how quick and easy Lauren made the entire sale process! Her team knew exactly how to sell the best attributes of our home, and they were great at recommending affordable upgrades to parts of the house that needed attention prior to listing. I've never worked with a better realtor. My only regret is that we moved out of Oregon, so we unfortunately don't get to use her as our realtor for the next house we buy in Massachusetts.
10/20/23Operations Manager
Google Review
I am a first-time homebuyer and this team, specifically Maria Ta, made my life so much easier. Navigating buying a house with a budget on the lower end was stressful, but Maria kept encouraging me to keep at it. Her attention to detail, follow-through, kind nature, sense of humor, and general passion for the work, helped me get my dream home. I cannot express how grateful I am for this team. They know their stuff. They are truly the best of the best and I would recommend them to everyone. I cannot wait to stay connect to them so when it's time for me to buy again or sell, I can keep working with them.
10/4/23sandra petrich
Google Review
From start to finish Lauren and her team were easy and fun to work with, both professional and authentic. Lauren is a straight shooter, and that is a lot of why we connected from day one. She is also a great listener and really takes into account how we loved our home, and all the work we put into it, as well as what we wanted out of the sale. Lauren is well connected and works hard to get your house seen on multiple platforms. We were selling at what could have been a tough time of year, got strong offers in 3 days. Lauren, Daisy & Team made us feel well cared for all along the way. Don't even get me started on the amazing STAGING!!! They really know how to play to the audience of the right Buyer for the Market and home. Every person on her Team that I met or connected with also made me feel confident we were working with the right Team. I've put my house on the market before with a different Realtor (as well as a house in Hillsboro) and both time the experience with other Realtors was disappointing. Our experience with Lauren Goche and Team was the absolute opposite.......Lauren, we can't thank you enough! Thank you for making our experience of selling our home and moving onto our next home such a pleasant and low stress experience!
10/3/23Heather Tatman
Google Review
I cannot recommend Lauren & her team enough! They are an incredible, well-oiled machine who are so adept and well-connected. A little cheeky & playful, yet super professional & talented. Not only did they make home buying a breeze, they made it fun too!
9/14/23Ashley Baker
Google Review
Lauren and her team are a dream. The perfect balance of supportive and realistic. Lauren helped us get to know the Portland area and was so patient with us anytime we had questions or changes of heart. We are so thankful to have found Lauren and her team!
7/15/23jess knight
Google Review
Lauren is a BOSS. She is ultra professional when she needs to get down to business, but makes this super stressful experience fun & enjoyable. She can read people so well and figure out how to get you what you want like it’s nothing. Just hire her. Do it. You will not regret.
7/15/23bookworm8988
Google Review
I met Lauren just over 2 years ago and immediately knew she was someone I wanted in my life. I have never met someone as kind, empathetic, but also firm in her beliefs. I have learned so much from her, both on the real estate side of things and the personal. There are few agents who care as much as she does for her clients! You are in excellent hands with Lauren as she cares about her clients whole lives, not just their real estate.
6/20/23Alan Hayes
Google Review
Lauren and Daisy were outstanding in their work to sell our home. The house received 3 offers after 3 days, and we accepted an offer surprisingly higher than the asking price. Hooray!
Going in, we warned Lauren and Daisy that we were "sticklers". Having had a terrible experience 4 years earlier with an inept and dishonest agent, we wanted to ensure that they understood we paid attention to detail, and had high expectations of them.
They kept us well informed all along the process, and kept smiling throughout as they rolled with the punches. Kudos to them for their communication, resilience and naivety in taking us on.
Their keen sense of the market transformed our house to a home that would appeal to their clientele. They helped us keep our expenses down. And, they were fun to work with! Plus, Daisy might be a long lost fourth cousin once removed.
Highly recommended!
6/9/23Georgia Barnett
Google Review
I could not recommend enough working with Lauren and her team, she helped us buy our first home in 2017 and just recently sell that same home this year. She truly makes the process that could feel SO stressful, feel completely seamless. She gives such sage advice, and I really appreciate that she will give me her real opinion, it’s not just about a sale, it’s about finding the right fit and situation for you. Her knowledge and network is unmatched, and I wish I could bring her with us on our next venture out of state! She is a gem, a friend, and a great agent, if you are wondering if you should work with her and her team.. DO IT. :)
5/23/23Liz Sanford
Google Review
Lauren and Maria were fantastic...we were able to meet with them on relatively short notice, and once they got a feel for what we were looking for, they were able to give us advice on exactly why or why not we would love the houses on our list before we even looked at them. It saved us a TON of time, and let us hone in on what was the most important to us. They were in frequent communication with us via text the whole week that we were house hunting, as well as through the inspection and escrow process. I also love that they donate part of their commission, and that supporting secure housing for everyone is so important to them.
5/16/23Kate Ellenberger
Google Review
I was recommended to Lauren by a friend when I asked if they knew any real estate professionals who shared my sensibilities. They were spot on! Lauren and her team have been thorough, consistent, and detail oriented through the buying process. They even send informational emails to guide you through the process, which is great if you are anxious like I am.
When I approached Lauren I was overwhelmed and needing guidance to get to the stage of looking at houses. Thanks to her help I was able to ask the right people the right questions, get my paperwork in order, and start looking within 1 month. She has high standards and is up front about her professional opinion; you will not waste time visiting dozens of listings that are not a good fit. I'm excited that I now get to live in a home with every quality I wanted, within my budget, and with all the protections in place to secure my investment! Thanks Lauren!
5/3/23Rachel Mossey
Google Review
There isn't enough praise in the world to recommend Lauren! She was in my corner for YEARS as I got financially ready to buy. While I was getting my ducks in a row, she hooked me up with a stellar broker, great information, and endless cheerleading. When I was finally ready, Lauren's team made the buying process as painless and joyful as possible. I always felt prioritized and cared for. Lauren helped me find an amazing first home that far exceeded my expectations based on my budget. She steered me away from bad investments, clearly communicated at every step of the way, and brought her considerable expertise into every aspect of the process. Lauren made herself available as both a realtor and a friend to help me achieve a major life goal, and my experience working with her was nothing short of amazing.
4/4/23Ian
Google Review
3/26/23Gemma Baumer
Google Review
Loved working with Lauren for our second home purchase. Lauren is a presence. I think every small business owner in Portland knows her. She’s gets all the points in skills, knowledge of homes and general bad assery. The inspectors always comment on how much Lauren knows her stuff! It’s an intimidating process but I feel confident in Lauren’s ability to discern problems in potential houses and always feel confident that I am in the best hands.
3/13/23Matt Coats
Google Review
Lauren and her crew has been amazingly patient with us as we fulfilled our late night Zillow hunting dreams. When time finally came to buy the process was quick and easy (both times). The communication and referrals for anything and everything have been wonderful. If she was an eBay seller from the late 90's I'd rate her as "A+++ Would do business with again".
3/9/23abby layton
Google Review
I had an excellent experience finding a home with the help of Lauren Goche of Think Real Estate. I have worked with many realtors, and the exquisite special attention and support and knowledge that Lauren and her team offer is rare and so helpful. I would strongly advise anyone to work with Lauren et al. Lauren gave me honest advice about the homes I was looking at, and took every precaution that the home I found would be right for me. I am elderly living with MS and she knew what that meant, and leveled with me while supporting my choices at every turn. She also really knows the market, finding a good investment, and what to expect from homes you look at over time. Even after the home closed, she stayed close by my side helping me through some home owner blips on my new home. Thank you Lauren, thank you Maria.
2/2/23Betsy Crimmins
Google Review
Lauren came through again! After helping me purchase the perfect condo 6 years ago, she helped me sell it in late 2022. It wasn’t an ideal time to sell as interest rates were rising and it ended up being a complicated deal that I was ready to walk away from at one point, but Lauren managed to keep things on track and eventually get it done due to her calm and candid style and a little creativity. She’s also got her process down, and works with her partners like a well oiled machine. I highly recommend - you want her on your side for your next real estate transaction!
12/4/22Tami Wood
Google Review
I’ve known Lauren for a handful of years now so when my mom needed to downsize to a smaller, easier to manage house, I got in touch with Lauren. I knew she’d be good and take great care of my mom, but she was AMAZING. In 9 weeks Lauren and her team had sold my mom’s house and gotten her into a smaller, perfect for her house in exactly the area she wanted, within her budget. Which is like, doing the impossible. Lauren has my forever thanks for the kindness and care she and her team took of my mom, and my awe for the magic they worked. If I could give them 10 stars I would.
11/19/22Shelby Anderson
Google Review
Lauren and her team are amazing!! Their knowledge and strategies helped us successfully sell our home and simultaneously buy a new one in the tough Portland, OR housing market. It was also an overall enjoyable process, which is a big deal when navigating one of the most stressful things in life for a family - a big financial decision plus a move. The communication was fantastic over the course of the sale/purchase, as was Lauren’s insight into the market and what would work well for our family. She and her team really took our needs and wants into account and advised us accordingly. We have left the experience with new knowledge that will help us financially in the years to come, plus we are in our dream home. I can’t say enough good things about Lauren and her team!
8/22/22Erica Witbeck
Google Review
Lauren did the seemingly impossible: got my mother into a home in Portland. She is smart, shrewd, and is always working in your best interest, even when that requires her to tell it like it is. You can truly trust Lauren, and that's invaluable.
8/21/22Ally Fisher
Google Review
Lauren helped us sell our house during a very stressful time (working full time with an 18 month old and about to have a second baby). We had lots of work to do to prep, but followed her guidance, despite being stretched thin. House not only sold in one weekend, but we got far above asking and she figuratively held our hands through the entire process—before, during and after. And if that weren’t enough, she then connected us to a new realtor where we were moving who was also amazing. 5/5 starts, highly recommend
8/12/22Emy Wirichaga
Google Review
Lauren is A-MA-ZING! She helped me and my husband buy a home a few years ago, and just recently helped us to sell it.
If you are looking for a realtor that is educated (not only about real state), honest, direct, funny, trustworthy, caring, and with good style.. she is the one. Lauren loves Portland, cares for her community and city and, therefore, is an expert about it. She will advocate for you as much as she does for the things she loves. She is a rad feminist and is constantly educating herself to be a better human being.
I could honestly go on forever.. I believe that a person's personal values are reflected in their work and this is definitely true with Lauren.
8/7/22Cameron Giese
Google Review
Lauren is the best. Simply the best. Better than all the rest. We bought and sold with Lauren. She helped us navigate a super competitive market as buyers, holding our hand through a complicated, drawn out purchase and worked with us to get our old fixer on the market and sold quickly and easily.
Lauren connected us with our loan officer, as well as top notch professionals to help with everything from oil tanks to foundation repair to junk haulig. She knows the market, she knows Portland, and she has a huge network of contacts to make buying and selling a smooth process. Five stars, highly recommend, chef's kiss.
7/2/22natania katarina
Google Review
This is my second time working with Lauren - she helped us get our first home several years ago and we were ready to make a change. She helped put a complicated, scary process (selling our home while buying another) into simple terms. We especially appreciate her honesty and frankness - buying a home is highly personal and emotional; and she will keep your expectations in check so you're realistic about what's possible. Lauren and Daisy are true experts in the biz and it shows in the swiftness it took for us to close on our current home and sell our other one. Biggest tip in working with them: Say yes to everything they recommend bc they are pretty much always right!!!
5/21/22Jared Faucher
Google Review
Lauren was so amazing to work with when buying my home for my partner and I. While looking for a place she helped us figure out what was important to us and her guidance was invaluable. Once we found a place he knew exactly what we had to do to get our offer accepted in this intense market and was an expert throughout the entire closing process. Listen to everything she has to say because she will not steer you astray! Lauren and her second in command Daisy were the best and I cannot possibly recommend them enough.
5/13/22Brad Pankey
Google Review
In a word, amazing. Lauren is incredibly thoughtful in her approach to helping her clients find a home. And when I say home I don't just mean the house. She takes your lifestyle needs into account and helps you find a location that works for your family. She is extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of home buying, care, and everything in between. Most importantly, she is an incredible human being that cares deeply about her clients and community. I could not give a stronger recommendation for working with Lauren and her team.
4/28/22Ellen Madono
Google Review
We just bought a house in Portland Oregon. Our agent was Lauren Goché.
Communicative, adaptable, resourceful, and informative to say the very least! We did all the transactions from Japan and Lauren handled them with the ease of an international pro. Plans changed as we found out what we wanted. Lauren never missed a cue.
4/26/22Stephanie Meagher Simpson
Google Review
You might think that other realtors you've worked with were the best, but you would be so wrong! Lauren is absolutely THE BEST realtor you could find anywhere. Her knowledge of the industry is superior, her bag of tricks to help buyers and sellers is extensive, and her network of every contact you might ever need to buy, sell, clean, move, or remodel a home is awe inspiring. All that, and she's just about the coolest person you've ever met! She's very frank and straight forward - she's not going to tell you what you want to hear, but she will be absolutely honest with you and SHE WILL BE RIGHT EVERY TIME!! We have now bought and sold twice with Lauren and wouldn't ever use anyone else. Shout out to Lauren's assistant Daisy too - she's also an amazing human who works hand in hand with Lauren to make the experience as painless as possible.
4/13/22Marguerite Martin
Google Review
Lauren is a true Portland agent. By that I mean in addition to some deep local expertise about the neighborhoods, community, and housing market- She's an original.
I have a real estate background and knew of Lauren in the industry. When my partner and I decided we wanted to enter the FRENZIED Portland housing market I reached out to Lauren and was relieved to find she had bandwidth to work with us.
If you are looking for a real estate agent that is honest, direct, and goes hard for you throughout the process- Lauren is for you. If you want a real estate agent who won't let you settle and will tell you keep looking instead of writing an offer on a place that kind of sucks because you're tired- Lauren is for you. If you want a real estate agent that will encourage you, strategize with you, and go super hard for you when you find THE ONE and you want to win? Lauren. Lauren. Lauren.
I will also add that she is funny, energetic, and extremely well connected in the community. That means socially, contractors, experts, neighbors... Lauren knows.
As a final anecdote- I thought Lauren did a great job on helping us find and get this house we now love. But Lauren also negotiated that the sellers buy us a home warranty. While I thought that was nice of her- I didn't really think the home warranty would actually pay out if anything happened. I was wrong. When our washing machine broke after 4 months in the house we called the warranty company and they sent someone over. They ended up paying us $1200 to buy a new washer. WHAT?
Thanks Lauren. Thanks for getting us the warranty, for not letting us settle, and for going hard for us when we found the right place!
3/25/22Sabrina Wolf
Google Review
I really can't say enough about how wonderful Lauren is! Not only is she whip smart, she's super kind and a blast to hang out with. Lauren and her team did an amazing job. She is literally the only realtor I will ever refer people to!
12/6/21Jenna Kersten
Google Review
We bought our first home in OR with Lauren - she is amazing! She was everything we wanted and needed in a realtor.
10/28/21Paul Hightower
Google Review
Lauren is an absolute super star. We’ve now handled three property transactions with her and she’s been a stabilizing force throughout. Oh, and she also works her tail off to make sure that we’ve gotten the most out of each transaction.
Do recommend.
9/14/21Molly Brown
Google Review
My husband and I recently worked with Lauren to close on a house in Portland. We live out of state and Lauren was able to work within a quick time frame and ensure that we were happy with the neighborhood. She explained the Portland real estate market and what we could expect in our price range. Lauren was able to get out a very competitive offer and the sellers took the house off the market early for us because of it! In addition, Lauren has a wealth of knowledge for all local crafts and trades people you may need to access. I would highly recommend her services. In addition to being great at her job, Lauren cares deeply about social issues and her community so you can feel good about where your money goes.
6/24/21Jenice Schultheis
Google Review
Lauren is extremely efficient and easy to work with. She helped us to find and place an offer on our condominium with just two days of looking; had an extensive knowledge of different neighborhoods, and efficiently wrote our offer. We enjoyed her great sense of humor and her professional expertise. I would recommend her highly.
6/8/21Hilary Norman
Google Review
We absolutely loved working with Lauren. We worked with her to sell our first place (a little townhouse in far SE Portland) and to buy our second place (a beautiful place with a yard and plenty of space for our kids to grow). I thought for sure it was going to take forever in the current market, but Lauren was with us for every step of the way and was always super upfront and honest with us about the realities of our venture. Fortunately our buying and selling process went pretty smoothly, but oh my god did we need her when our townhouse neighbors had their plumbing explode into our kitchen a few days before we were supposed to close on the sale. She was amazing and helped us navigate everything while also working with the buyers agent so we could continue on with the sale. Also, she's just a badass in general so there's that. 💓💓 Anyway, we've been in our new home for almost weeks now and even though we're not nearly all unpacked, we already feel like we're really home.
4/20/21Catherine Shelton
Google Review
I refer to Lauren as my Emotional Support Realtor. A challenging situation led us to sell our home and buy a new one, and Lauren was with us every step of the way - referring us to an amazing team of people that got the house market-ready, helping me coordinate things when it all felt like too much, and generally going above and beyond to make an inevitability stressful experience go as smoothly as possible. Lauren is kind, smart, works quickly and efficiently, thinks deeply about the ethical issues involved in real estate, *and* she has great relationships with other real estate agents. I can't imagine working with anyone else.
2/14/21Maria Ceniceros
Google Review
I met Lauren at a Timbers game and she has been my realtor ever since. She helped me buy my first condo when I moved to Portland. She just sold that condo and got me my dream house after writing five offers, one of which went into contract that we walked away from, thanks to Lauren's thoroughness and support. All done in the hottest market in the middle of a pandemic. She is inspiring, transparent, extremely knowledgeable, ethical, funny and brilliant.
1/20/21Laura Drube
Google Review
My husband and I decided to purchase a home in Portland, during COVID, and from another state. Crazy huh!? We had our kids be our eyes and feet, but it was only successful with Lauren’s expert guidance. Her knowledge and passion for the real estate market gave us the confidence to look, know how to evaluate what we were seeing, and applying the right resources toward our purchase. We had our offer accepted on the first property we wanted. Lauren had commitment to our needs, knowledge of the market, kept us informed, recommended other resources (financial to the practical homeowner questions), and shared humor and celebration through our search. Thank you Lauren!
12/30/20Eric Centeno
Google Review
Lauren did an incredible job of helping me find a home in a relatively short period of time. She was able to line up a ton of properties, had great insights , and had great answers to all of my questions. She’s the best!
10/16/20KariAnn Assur
Google Review
We've bought and sold houses over the years with various realtors, and I can say that LAUREN IS THE BEST. Hands down. As in, look no further and just hire her. Seriously. She was nothing but honest, hardworking, professional, kind, sincere and trustworthy throughout the entire process of selling our house. She truly went well above and beyond. My only caution is that she sets the bar high. We now live across the country, and were so devastated to work with someone else (who didn't hold a candle to Lauren) to buy our next home. We kept wishing she was here to look out for us, negotiate for us, have our best interests at heart. Because she does ALL of those things. If you are buying or selling in her area, hire her. You will be so very glad you did.
10/16/20CJ Hudson
Google Review
Lauren’s exceptional. She’s a wonderful professional and always willing to go the extra mile. She’s honest and caring in her work but also not afraid to ask the hard questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a realtor.
10/16/20Chavi Hohm
Google Review
My dear friend was living out of state and needed to sell a home in North Portland in St. John. As an agent it is really tough to find someone who shares the same work ethic and marketing prowess that I take with my own clients. My friend specifically asked me to find him a super smart broker who could help him with an estate sale. Lauren took the time to work with my friend and his house for over a year to get it to the state that it was market ready. And when it was time to list the home no expense was spared to make sure it was marketed to a level that attracted a ton of views and showings. The home sold in multiple offers over a weekend. My friend is so happy that we found Lauren to help him make this transition in his life. Thank you Lauren for being an awesome broker.
10/13/20Eric Cook
Google Review
The best realtor. You should work with Lauren.
8/23/20Keiko Pitter
Google Review
I just closed on a condo in Portland. Lauren worked tirelessly to make this happen on time. If you want a realtor who really care for you and look after your interest, go no further
8/17/20Michelle Ston
Google Review
I decided to read Lauren's other reviews before posting my own, and I can honestly say "ditto" to everything else her other clients said. I just finished my second home purchase with her and she is truly phenomenal. She is a straight talker (yes, sometimes brutally so), she is compassionate, she makes s**t happen, she is 100% committed to her clients, and she is real. My partner and I could tell that she was on the emotional real estate roller coaster with us, which was reassuring beyond words. We found our dream home and it absolutely would not have happened without her. I really can't thank her enough for all the help and support. I think any Portland home buyer or seller who is lucky enough to work with her will come away feeling like they found the perfect advocate in this crazy market and gained a friend to boot.
7/29/20Noel Gaudette (GAUD)
Google Review
I trusted Lauren to help me sell my late father's house in Portland and I cannot rave enough about her tenacity, professionalism, and hustle! It was great experience and she was patient, taking the time to educate me along the way and setting expectations just right. I will work with Lauren again when I buy my next home and will not hesitate to recommend her to any person who wants a trustworthy and honest realtor in Portland.
7/13/20E ML
Google Review
I connected with Lauren as a result of a recommendation from a close friend, who has experience buying property. I was a brand new buyer. Lauren acted as both realtor and psychologist through the process. I'm so glad I had her by my side through while buying my first place.
7/10/20S Halpern
Google Review
Lauren shepherded me through the emotionally tumultuous selling of my house--which would have been hard for me even without a pandemic. Because I was leaving a beloved house/neighborhood, and doing so during first few months of the COVID pandemic, I was ornery at times, and emotionally volatile much of the time. I appreciated Lauren's ability to work with that hot mess through good communication, compassion, and patience. And she was a genius at marketing. I know there was a little luck in the timing, but Lauren also made that luck pay off with hard work and preparation, a stylish eye, and deep knowledge of the Portland real estate market. She was savvy about which repairs and updates were needed, and worked with fantastic people (stager, painter, handyman, yard person). I still can't believe how many offers I got, and the crazy escalation--and Lauren helped me sort through all that quickly, including a great spreadsheet that laid out all the key details. Lauren also really gets working with single parents, and was super about supporting my little family through the transition.
7/3/20Stephie Fry
Google Review
6/22/20Perry Eising
Google Review
Lauren was a personal recommendation from a group of trusted friends - and she was indeed fantastic to work with! She helped me navigate my first time buying a home - which then turned into my first time buying a home IN A PANDEMIC. And still we made it work! If you are looking for a clear, caring, responsive, thoughtful, but direct, hardworking realtor - Lauren is your person. I'm so glad we ended up working together!
6/8/20Ann Rasmussen
Google Review
A couple friends bought homes with Lauren and raved about her when I asked for a referral when I was ready to buy my first home. I was impressed by her network of contacts - I wound up using a lending agent she recommended, my home inspection was scheduled the next business day after my offer was accepted and the inspector did a fantastic job, she contacted a roofer for a bid and the work they did is wonderful. It was a relief to be able to worry about the things only I could deal with and leave the rest to Lauren.
3/27/20Ali Davis
Google Review
I was referred to Lauren through another favorite realtor of mine in Eugene. I am so glad I took her advice because Lauren is clearly one of the best (if not the best) realtors in Portland! The day after meeting with Lauren I found a house that checked all of my boxes. I went to go see it and was blown away. Lauren helped me put an offer in right away and her strategy helped me beat out 5 other offers! Everything was extremely well coordinated, including with the lender, and we were able to close SUPER fast! Definitely give Lauren a call if you are in the market.
1/21/20Audra N
Google Review
I always thought of a realtor as pertaining to a transaction, like "I bought this house and my realtor was _____." But then I met Lauren, and now I think of a realtor as a long-term person in my world who I can go to for anything related to homeownership - buying and selling of course, but also advice, recommendations, and being part of a great network. Buying and owning a home can be stressful, but once Lauren is in your corner, you'll never have to feel like you're on your own! And once you've worked with her, you'll never need to look for another realtor, cause it doesn't get any better!
1/21/20Michael Stone
Google Review
Lauren is an absolute blast to work with. She made every aspect of our home buying experience worlds better than the whirlwind we were expecting. A+!
1/21/20Courtney
Google Review
Lauren is amazing and is not afraid to point out the bad parts of places you view, this is valuable as the whole process can be overwhelming and she is sure to have your best interests at heart!
1/21/20Kate Coats
Google Review
I whole heartedly recommend Lauren to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Portland. She made our experience buying our first home, from out of state, as freelancers (!) an enjoyable experience. She guided us through all the necessary steps, listened and provided all the answers to our endless questions, gave us honest tips and pointers and did it all with smiles, laughs and a wonderful energy. She truly is the best.
1/20/20mat king
Google Review
Lauren was very insightful and attentive in helping us find our home. She always worked around our schedule and had answers to all our questions. Highly recommended.
1/15/20Tara Christiano
Google Review
I can not say enough amazing things about Lauren. After stalking her IG page for about a year i finally reached out to let her know i was interested in starting the process - on her amazing advice i met with some mortgage brokers and figured out what i would qualify for, and what i would be comfortable with. She was patient, kind and the best kind of pushy (No Tara, you can't look at that house, its trash - the listing pics just make it look better) we finally found the PERFECT little home for me. I recommend her to EVERYONE looking for a home - whether its your first or 5th. She will fight for you and make sure you are realistic in your goals and do everything in her power to achieve them.
1/15/20Danelle Hauther
Google Review
Listen to Lauren. She cares to get to know her clients so she can truly match them with their perfect home, not just do whatever to make a sale. She is honest and will tell you when something is a bad idea, which I admire and respect. She will also skip down the driveway with you when you get goosebumps approaching a house you just know will be yours, and then she will fight like mad to make sure it becomes yours. She is a beautiful human with a kind and adventurous spirit, so spending hours house hunting felt more like hanging out with a friend than grinding through the process. Even years after buying a house with her - she is responsive to questions and always has great recommendations for how to be a better homeowner. Really, you can't go wrong here.
10/3/19David Biastock
Google Review
Lauren is THE BEST. She's a straight shooter, detail oriented, and above all actively listens to your needs and priorities. Everything about our purchase was smooth, mapped out, and organized. She made one of life's most stressful events practically worry-free. If we ever sell, I know who I'm calling!
4/9/19Juan A. Figueirido-Avecilla
Google Review
Let me begin with the fact that I'm absolutely thrilled to call myself a homeowner. And a great amount of the responsibility for that being the case belongs to my real estate agent Lauren Goché. For anyone looking for an house in Portland, she is the person to go to; she is friendly, answered all my questions in a timely manner, and is definitely very knowledgeable about the local real estate market. Any request that I had, she got the job done, and always followed up to ensure I was highly satisfied and all my needs were being addressed.
As a first-time home buyer, I required a lot of extra attention, and needed someone reliable to answer questions and provide recommendations about loans, inspections, offer negotiations, and the closing process. Lauren was instrumental in making this whole process a major success for me. Fair and honest, and always with my best interest at heart. Couldn't recommend her and her team enough to anyone looking to buy a house in Portland, especially if it's your first time and/or you're new to the area.
3/16/19Ruth Howell
Google Review
Lauren is a dream realtor - frank and to the point when needed, knows the market like no one's business, and makes it fun to boot. We were moving to Portland from out of state and she fit us into her busy schedule and showed us 8 houses in crazy efficient one evening. The offer process was smooth as can be, she walked us through the difficult mental processes of buying a home without blinking an eye and we couldn't be happier with our purchase. The fact that she loves what she does colors every interaction brightly. Recommend working with Lauren hands down and without reservation!
3/16/19Melanie Javan Javidan
Google Review
Lauren is a gem. I trusted her to sell my baby, the home I'd loved for 12 years, where my kids were born. She did it LIKE A BOSS. In the pre-listing phase, she brought in the landscaper, handyman, stager and cleaners, all top-notch. She has a great eye and knows where to spend your pre-sale dollars... she asked me to do less than other realtors, but sold my house for 17% over asking! Did you catch that? She did want to list lower than others BUT she did such a great job marketing my house, it went HOT, 10 potential buyers fell in love, and with competing offers she got to a price well over what I had imagined possible. Oh, and she did all that during a Portland SNOWPOCALYPSE. Best of all, the process was not only EASY for me, it was FUN. By the time I signed, I had no mixed feelings-I knew my home-baby was going to a good buyer at a great price and I was ready to let it go and focus on my new one. Don't hesitate, Lauren knows what she is doing! Pure magic!
2/27/19Barbara Haynes
Google Review
Lauren was our guiding star when we moved to Portland in October of 2016 in search of a home. We had lived in the Midwest most of our lives and were not sure what we were looking for in Portland. Meanwhile, we looked at various houses with her, which was always a fun experience. Lauren has a very engaging personality that just makes you love her and share her excitement. I've never met a realtor quite like her, and would love to clone her! She puts humor and adventure into house searching. She was not at all pushy or judgmental. She let us know when a house was overpriced or had problems, and we never doubted that she was there for us. She patiently allowed us to evolve in our search, even when we were beginning to think we wouldn't figure out that sweet spot we needed in the house/setting/neighborhood/price range formula. When we finally hit the right formula, it all came together and she got us to our house! Thank you, Lauren, for being our stellar realtor!
2/26/19Tessa Jaqua
Google Review
Selling and buying in this market was something that literally kept me up at night. However, with Lauren as our realtor, the process couldn't have been more smooth. Lauren was recommended to us by not one but 3 good friends who had purchased/sold with her in the past and their recommendations were spot on. It was never easy, and the amount of times we had to push through a holiday weekend or stop on a dime to change plans, you know who was a simple text away? Lauren. Knowledgeable, caring, tenacious and truly flexible, she made one of the most stressful times of our lives (living in a staged house, buying an older fixer home, toddler/full-time working parents) dare I say "fun". I'd recommend her over and over, and actually have. She's an amazing realtor. period.
2/26/19Molly Bean
Google Review
Can’t say enough good things about Lauren. She helped us find out home when the market was hot and yet made our first time home buying experience really smooth.
She never rushed us, gave us SO many great options, was brutally honest, and knew what we wanted even when we weren’t quite sure.
Lauren also goes above and beyond in every way possible as a realtor and a member of the Portland community!

