When it comes to buying or selling your home, there's no one I'd trust more than Lauren. When I think of Lauren, the first thing that comes to mind is work ethic. Lauren works tirelessly for her clients, ensuring they have the advantage in a really competitive market. Lauren has extensive knowledge of real estate in Western Springs and uses that experience to give great advice on how to best leverage your home for sale. Lauren always has an ear to the ground, a smile on her face, and a Starbucks in her hand. She's the consummate professional and also a great friend. She might not actually want to be friends with us, but we tell people we are friends with her so we seem cool. She's that awesome.
When it comes to buying or selling your home, there's no one I'd trust more than Lauren. When I think of Lauren, the first thing that comes to mind is work ethic. Lauren works tirelessly for her clients, ensuring they have the advantage in a really competitive market. Lauren has extensive knowledge of real estate in Western Springs and uses that experience to give great advice on how to best leverage your home for sale. Lauren always has an ear to the ground, a smile on her face, and a Starbucks in her hand. She's the consummate professional and also a great friend. She might not actually want to be friends with us, but we tell people we are friends with her so we seem cool. She's that awesome.
Mike D.
Lauren has a great understanding of what we are seeking and helped guide us through the process. She is straightforward and doesn't hold back with her guidance.
Lauren has a great understanding of what we are seeking and helped guide us through the process. She is straightforward and doesn't hold back with her guidance.
Amy M.
When it comes to real estate and the inside scoop of the market, Lauren Walz is the person with the knowledge! We trusted her 100% with finding the home for us and with the negotiations until the very end. Lauren is passionate about what she does and is dedicated to helping you find the perfect community and home for your family.
When it comes to real estate and the inside scoop of the market, Lauren Walz is the person with the knowledge! We trusted her 100% with finding the home for us and with the negotiations until the very end. Lauren is passionate about what she does and is dedicated to helping you find the perfect community and home for your family.
Aimee B.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Lauren. From the beginning, we were sure we were in good hands. She was with us every step of the way, answering all our questions and giving us valuable advice. In short, Lauren is extremely good at what she does, and we definitely will call on her when it comes time to sell.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Lauren. From the beginning, we were sure we were in good hands. She was with us every step of the way, answering all our questions and giving us valuable advice. In short, Lauren is extremely good at what she does, and we definitely will call on her when it comes time to sell.
Buyer
Lauren Walz listens and delivers! She was able to take my list of must-haves and have-nots and find our forever home. She will not waste your time showing you house after house, and when it comes to negotiating, she is unbeatable. Super competitive, full of drive, and the hardest working person I know. She is hands down the best.
Lauren Walz listens and delivers! She was able to take my list of must-haves and have-nots and find our forever home. She will not waste your time showing you house after house, and when it comes to negotiating, she is unbeatable. Super competitive, full of drive, and the hardest working person I know. She is hands down the best.
Buyer
Lauren is the best of the best! She seamlessly helped us navigate a tough market as we made the transition from living in downtown Chicago to the Western Suburbs. Lauren's extensive knowledge of the area allowed us to gain immediate access to houses as they came on the market. Thanks to Lauren, we found the ultimate trifecta - a house we love, on a block filled with lovely neighbors, in a town we adore! Added bonus working with Lauren? You get to see her smiling face around town once you move in!
Lauren is the best of the best! She seamlessly helped us navigate a tough market as we made the transition from living in downtown Chicago to the Western Suburbs. Lauren's extensive knowledge of the area allowed us to gain immediate access to houses as they came on the market. Thanks to Lauren, we found the ultimate trifecta - a house we love, on a block filled with lovely neighbors, in a town we adore! Added bonus working with Lauren? You get to see her smiling face around town once you move in!
Kelly B.
Lauren is an absolute pleasure to work with, and her knowledge of the local market is unmatched. She was always available to take a call or help us determine if a house was the right fit. We will work with Lauren on every sale/purchase in the future.
Lauren is an absolute pleasure to work with, and her knowledge of the local market is unmatched. She was always available to take a call or help us determine if a house was the right fit. We will work with Lauren on every sale/purchase in the future.
Peter S.
Lauren made the entire process smooth on our buy and our sell. Without a doubt, she got us our highest offer, and her experience was invaluable. On our sale, we had multiple offers, many of which greatly exceeded our list.
Lauren made the entire process smooth on our buy and our sell. Without a doubt, she got us our highest offer, and her experience was invaluable. On our sale, we had multiple offers, many of which greatly exceeded our list.
Meyer M.
Lauren is the best of the best! I called Lauren when I was in need of finding a rental in our town (not an easy task), and of course, she had a pocket listing for me that day! She helped negotiate with the landlords and got my family into the home that weekend! Her knowledge of the local market and community makes her an asset for all real estate needs. Glad to have her as a neighbor and friend.
Lauren is the best of the best! I called Lauren when I was in need of finding a rental in our town (not an easy task), and of course, she had a pocket listing for me that day! She helped negotiate with the landlords and got my family into the home that weekend! Her knowledge of the local market and community makes her an asset for all real estate needs. Glad to have her as a neighbor and friend.
Jenna F.
Lauren is amazing- she found us our dream home and worked with us until we found the perfect place to raise our family. Making the move from Chicago, where we lived for 14 years, we wanted to make sure we worked with someone who knew the western burbs inside and out, and she was such an incredible resource. Thanks Lauren!
Lauren is amazing- she found us our dream home and worked with us until we found the perfect place to raise our family. Making the move from Chicago, where we lived for 14 years, we wanted to make sure we worked with someone who knew the western burbs inside and out, and she was such an incredible resource. Thanks Lauren!
Sara Z.
Lauren and her team were very energetic and responsive to our listing. She was prepared and showed our house to the right clients, and it sold very quickly and above list price. She was helpful in helping to find a new house and bargained in our best interest. We are ecstatic about our new townhouse, and we thank Lauren for finding it. Thank you to Lauren and her team.
Lauren and her team were very energetic and responsive to our listing. She was prepared and showed our house to the right clients, and it sold very quickly and above list price. She was helpful in helping to find a new house and bargained in our best interest. We are ecstatic about our new townhouse, and we thank Lauren for finding it. Thank you to Lauren and her team.
Scott Y.
In such a crazy time of real estate, there was no one better than Lauren and her team! We had such an amazing and easy experience finding exactly what we told Lauren we wanted!
In such a crazy time of real estate, there was no one better than Lauren and her team! We had such an amazing and easy experience finding exactly what we told Lauren we wanted!
Jordan M.
Lauren was everything and more you could ask for in a real estate professional. She has thorough knowledge of the market and has a wonderful attitude throughout the entire process. Buying in 2021 was not easy, but Lauren made it as smooth as possible for us as we looked to move to the Western suburbs from the city. We were able to find an amazing off-market home with Lauren's help, and we are extremely grateful. I highly recommend working with Lauren!
Lauren was everything and more you could ask for in a real estate professional. She has thorough knowledge of the market and has a wonderful attitude throughout the entire process. Buying in 2021 was not easy, but Lauren made it as smooth as possible for us as we looked to move to the Western suburbs from the city. We were able to find an amazing off-market home with Lauren's help, and we are extremely grateful. I highly recommend working with Lauren!
Nicole M.
From the minute we hired Lauren as our realtor, we knew we were in the best hands! Her attention to our needs, budget, and "must-haves" was amazing, and she helped us find the perfect home. As first-time home buyers, she was there for us through every step, and really took the time to explain every detail, from the contract process, to hiring an attorney, and through the inspection process, and to our closing! She made great recommendations on who to work with, and we felt so comfortable with everyone she suggested. She took every phone call and email that we had (and there were a lot) and really guided us through it all, which we can't thank her enough for. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and talented agent, Lauren is the one!
From the minute we hired Lauren as our realtor, we knew we were in the best hands! Her attention to our needs, budget, and "must-haves" was amazing, and she helped us find the perfect home. As first-time home buyers, she was there for us through every step, and really took the time to explain every detail, from the contract process, to hiring an attorney, and through the inspection process, and to our closing! She made great recommendations on who to work with, and we felt so comfortable with everyone she suggested. She took every phone call and email that we had (and there were a lot) and really guided us through it all, which we can't thank her enough for. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and talented agent, Lauren is the one!
Warren B.
Lauren was the best when purchasing our first home. She was professional and patient while locating the perfect blend of what was important to both of us. Lauren was flexible with scheduling, and her ultimate goal was our happiness. If you're looking for a personable, premium home buying experience, look no further than Lauren!
Lauren was the best when purchasing our first home. She was professional and patient while locating the perfect blend of what was important to both of us. Lauren was flexible with scheduling, and her ultimate goal was our happiness. If you're looking for a personable, premium home buying experience, look no further than Lauren!
Pierre R.
Lauren was a joy to work with! She was on top of everything and is very knowledgeable about Western Springs and LaGrange. She did all you could ask for and more. We loved working with Lauren and would highly recommend her.
Lauren was a joy to work with! She was on top of everything and is very knowledgeable about Western Springs and LaGrange. She did all you could ask for and more. We loved working with Lauren and would highly recommend her.
Buyer
Lauren Walz was exactly the realtor we needed in today’s competitive real estate market. Her deep expertise of the Western Suburbs helped us navigate the process with confidence, and she consistently brought clarity and smart perspective to every decision.Lauren was incredibly responsive and always available, and her competence really stood out - she could answer everything we threw at her, from the personal “what would you do if you were in our shoes?” questions to the most technical details. Just as importantly, she brought a level of empathy that made a huge difference. We truly felt like we had the best of the best in our corner, but also an understanding friend who kept our best interests at the center of it all. She was mindful of what mattered most to us and respectful of the emotional side of homebuying.We also can’t say enough about the Dawn McKenna Group overall (Julie McKenna was also an incredible resource and advocate throughout our process!). They were the definition of professional and operationally exceptional. It genuinely felt like we had a full team of experts supporting us - not only through the homebuying process, but through the move as well. They even connected us with free resources to seamlessly coordinate utilities and movers, which made the entire transition smoother than we expected.We’d be eager to work with Lauren and the Dawn McKenna Group again, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that combines expertise, responsiveness, and true care for their clients.
Lauren Walz was exactly the realtor we needed in today’s competitive real estate market. Her deep expertise of the Western Suburbs helped us navigate the process with confidence, and she consistently brought clarity and smart perspective to every decision.Lauren was incredibly responsive and always available, and her competence really stood out - she could answer everything we threw at her, from the personal “what would you do if you were in our shoes?” questions to the most technical details. Just as importantly, she brought a level of empathy that made a huge difference. We truly felt like we had the best of the best in our corner, but also an understanding friend who kept our best interests at the center of it all. She was mindful of what mattered most to us and respectful of the emotional side of homebuying.We also can’t say enough about the Dawn McKenna Group overall (Julie McKenna was also an incredible resource and advocate throughout our process!). They were the definition of professional and operationally exceptional. It genuinely felt like we had a full team of experts supporting us - not only through the homebuying process, but through the move as well. They even connected us with free resources to seamlessly coordinate utilities and movers, which made the entire transition smoother than we expected.We’d be eager to work with Lauren and the Dawn McKenna Group again, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that combines expertise, responsiveness, and true care for their clients.
A. Hickey
Buying a home can be a daunting process, but Lauren and her team (Julie and Maddie) guided us through every step with patience and clarity. The entire team was remarkably responsive and always available to answer our questions, no matter how small. We never felt like we were in the dark, and their constant communication was incredibly reassuring. Beyond thrilled to begin this next chapter of life in our new home!
Buying a home can be a daunting process, but Lauren and her team (Julie and Maddie) guided us through every step with patience and clarity. The entire team was remarkably responsive and always available to answer our questions, no matter how small. We never felt like we were in the dark, and their constant communication was incredibly reassuring. Beyond thrilled to begin this next chapter of life in our new home!
S. Lasher
When looking to buy a home, you want someone you can trust with the highest level of expertise. My husband and I were looking to buy our home and after doing research, it was clear that we wanted to work with Lauren Walz / Dawn McKenna Group. From the very beginning, their team had the highest level of professionalism and knowledge in the area we were looking in. Lauren was not only so kind and trustworthy, but a true expert in her field. She knows homes, neighborhoods, and the market. We would not have our beautiful home if it was not for her. We are forever grateful for Lauren and her team. They could not be more kind and professional.
When looking to buy a home, you want someone you can trust with the highest level of expertise. My husband and I were looking to buy our home and after doing research, it was clear that we wanted to work with Lauren Walz / Dawn McKenna Group. From the very beginning, their team had the highest level of professionalism and knowledge in the area we were looking in. Lauren was not only so kind and trustworthy, but a true expert in her field. She knows homes, neighborhoods, and the market. We would not have our beautiful home if it was not for her. We are forever grateful for Lauren and her team. They could not be more kind and professional.
E. Lemberis
We worked with Lauren Walz and she and her team were courteous, always available and understanding during our 2+ year housing search. Highly recommended!
We worked with Lauren Walz and she and her team were courteous, always available and understanding during our 2+ year housing search. Highly recommended!
K. Kamykowski
Lauren Walz (and the whole team) at Dawn McKenna Group was outstanding to work with. She was knowledgeable, responsive and made the entire home-buying process smooth. Spent a ton of time both educating and advising us in home search. We ended up feeling extremely confident (and very happy!) with our decision. Highly recommend.
Lauren Walz (and the whole team) at Dawn McKenna Group was outstanding to work with. She was knowledgeable, responsive and made the entire home-buying process smooth. Spent a ton of time both educating and advising us in home search. We ended up feeling extremely confident (and very happy!) with our decision. Highly recommend.
F. Karl
What can we say - Lauren, Dawn, Julie, Julie, and Maddie are a phenomenal team! When we bought our house in Hinsdale in 2007, we knew we would have the Dawn McKenna Group sell our house in the future. Dawn and team have the pulse of the market and know how to connect sellers and buyers. Fast forward to the end of 2025, we were thinking we would sell our house in early 2026, and after meeting with Lauren and Dawn we decided to sell in 2025. They made the process so easy and had our best interests at the forefront. Also, they provided excellent guidance on our situation as we were moving out of state and they offered their connections for estate sales and moving services. The communication within their company is incredible and they never missed a beat. We made the right decision selling with the Dawn McKenna Group. Thank you so much!!!
What can we say - Lauren, Dawn, Julie, Julie, and Maddie are a phenomenal team! When we bought our house in Hinsdale in 2007, we knew we would have the Dawn McKenna Group sell our house in the future. Dawn and team have the pulse of the market and know how to connect sellers and buyers. Fast forward to the end of 2025, we were thinking we would sell our house in early 2026, and after meeting with Lauren and Dawn we decided to sell in 2025. They made the process so easy and had our best interests at the forefront. Also, they provided excellent guidance on our situation as we were moving out of state and they offered their connections for estate sales and moving services. The communication within their company is incredible and they never missed a beat. We made the right decision selling with the Dawn McKenna Group. Thank you so much!!!
K. Pokuta
Dawn and Lauren have completed transactions for us as both buyers and sellers. Their market knowledge is excellent, but where they truly shine is in how deeply they understand their clients. They took the time to get to know our priorities, style, and our decision-making pace, which paid enormous dividends throughout these processes. We've never felt pushed, and they've never wasted our time.We'll continue to work with the DMG team and we enthusiastically recommend them as a real estate partners.
Dawn and Lauren have completed transactions for us as both buyers and sellers. Their market knowledge is excellent, but where they truly shine is in how deeply they understand their clients. They took the time to get to know our priorities, style, and our decision-making pace, which paid enormous dividends throughout these processes. We've never felt pushed, and they've never wasted our time.We'll continue to work with the DMG team and we enthusiastically recommend them as a real estate partners.
A. Durlak
We had the best experience working with Lauren Walz and her team! They always went above and beyond to help us find everything we were looking for!
We had the best experience working with Lauren Walz and her team! They always went above and beyond to help us find everything we were looking for!
S. Walisiak
Lauren and her team are smart, energetic, organized and detail-oriented women. Lauren understood the market better than the other brokers we interviewed. The result was an effortless sale in less than one week.
Lauren and her team are smart, energetic, organized and detail-oriented women. Lauren understood the market better than the other brokers we interviewed. The result was an effortless sale in less than one week.
Jan
Had the pleasure to work on couple of projects with Dawn and Lauren, they have a lot of inside information that is much better than other brokers do and what you can see on Zillow or other apps, definitely don't hesitate to reach out to them.
Had the pleasure to work on couple of projects with Dawn and Lauren, they have a lot of inside information that is much better than other brokers do and what you can see on Zillow or other apps, definitely don't hesitate to reach out to them.
M. Sava
I have never had an easier or more seamless real estate transaction than working with Lauren. She was a compete pro from start to finish, and helped us sell our house before it even hit the market because of her deep knowledge and connections within the industry. Selling a home can be incredibly stressful but it also doesn’t have to be with the right people.
I have never had an easier or more seamless real estate transaction than working with Lauren. She was a compete pro from start to finish, and helped us sell our house before it even hit the market because of her deep knowledge and connections within the industry. Selling a home can be incredibly stressful but it also doesn’t have to be with the right people.
C. Schubert
Lauren Walz and her team did a great job getting our home on the market and getting is sold quickly and for a great price. We were very happy with their service.
Lauren Walz and her team did a great job getting our home on the market and getting is sold quickly and for a great price. We were very happy with their service.
C. Harrington
Lauren did a fantastic job for us as we sold our home in Western Springs. She was 100% transparent and provided clear expectations on value, timing, and the market. The sales process was executed flawlessly from beginning to end. Her professionalism, communication, and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.Thank you, Lauren, for your exceptional work and for helping us achieve a great outcome.
Lauren did a fantastic job for us as we sold our home in Western Springs. She was 100% transparent and provided clear expectations on value, timing, and the market. The sales process was executed flawlessly from beginning to end. Her professionalism, communication, and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.Thank you, Lauren, for your exceptional work and for helping us achieve a great outcome.
A. Villarreal
This is our third real estate transaction with Dawn, Lauren and team. They have been true partners throughout the process and are market makers in the space. We value their technical expertise and deep understanding of market dynamics. It has been a pleasure working with them on both sides of the real estate transaction process.
This is our third real estate transaction with Dawn, Lauren and team. They have been true partners throughout the process and are market makers in the space. We value their technical expertise and deep understanding of market dynamics. It has been a pleasure working with them on both sides of the real estate transaction process.
D. Peng
