Lauren Kende

As a former practicing attorney and public relations professional, Lauren has a proven history of helping people navigate complex and challenging situations. She brings that experience to bear when helping her real estate clients. Passionate about customer service, she firmly believes that attention to detail, the ability to listen, strong negotiation skills, and a willingness to go above and beyond are keys to her continued success.

Lauren has purchased and sold several properties herself and thoroughly understands the complicated process of selling, buying, and renovating an apartment in New York City. Having served on her Upper West Side cooperative co-operative – she has lived on 91st Street since 2002 – she possesses significant insight into the behind-the-scenes nuances that home ownership in the Big Apple involves. Whether working with sellers or buyers, she offers reasoned and insightful perspectives to guide them through the often emotional, stressful, and difficult decisions that a real estate transaction requires.

When not working, Lauren can often be found playing tennis. Lauren took up tennis in 2006, and it quickly became a favorite activity. She has long supported the Riverside Clay Tennis Association, the non-profit organization that maintains and operates the only public red clay tennis courts in NYC. She is proud to be a gate volunteer and sponsor the ladders/tournaments, as well as to have prior involvement as a board member and sponsor of the summer concert series. She also continues to donate a portion of any commissions she earns from RCTA-sourced business back to this community organization via her Give-Back donation program.

Lauren also helped run the U.S. Tennis Association's tennis leagues as a volunteer coordinator for many years and remains active in the USTA as a team captain and player. She has recently added pickleball to her list of favored sports, is an avid snowboarder, and enjoys traveling, going to the theater, and spending time with friends and family.