ABOUT LAURA

Laura is a seasoned REALTOR®, mellow with just the right amount of zest to give you a delicious and comfortable experience!

Originally licensed in Maryland in 1998, Laura now holds a Broker’s License here in Florida. That means that you get an extra level of care when you hire Laura to work with you.

There are many initials after Laura’s name, such as CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate, Realtors Institute), e-PRO Certified (proficient in internet real estate), CBR (Certified Buyer Representative), CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert). There are additional designations that Laura holds, all of which mean that she has taken the extra time, expense and effort to broaden her knowledge base and stay abreast of the industry.

Laura has seen many different real estate markets and has lived through the cycles. So she has met many different situations and circumstances. That means, she’s pretty much seen it all! So you can be assured that when you work with Laura, she is well equipped to deal with just about anything that may crop up. And in every real estate transaction, there are glitches. When they can be anticipated they remain anthills, and when they strike big, Laura has resources to consult.

One thing about Laura is her honesty and integrity. If she doesn’t know something, she has no hesitation about telling you, and seeking  the answer for you. Laura networks extensively and has in her strategic relationships Bankers, Lenders, Real Estate Attorneys, Title Companies, Accountants, Home Improvement Contractors, Interior Designers and Stagers, and a host of other professionals to call upon.

Rely on Laura for Patience, Integrity and Skill, all the right ingredients for a successful real estate transaction.

Background

Graduate, Univ of MD, BA Psychology

Certified Diamontologist, Diamond Council of America

Certified Gemologist, Gemological Institute of America

Licensed Maryland as Realtor, 1968, Broker 2001

Licensed Florida as Broker, 2006

Attended  Joe Stumpf, By Referral Only Seminars

Attended Star Power Seminars and graduate of their University Team Training

Darryl Davis Power Agent

Floyd Wickman “Sweat Hogs”

Steve Woodruff “Consultative Selling”

Active mentor to rookie agents

Professional Associations

Florida Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches

Council of Residential Specialists

Women’s Council of Realtors

Community Involvement

Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador

Rotary Club of Wellington, Membership Chair, Paul Harris Fellow

Wellington PAP Corps (fundraising group for cancer)

Family

Married to Stan Jaffe since 1976 and we have two daughters:

                Francine who is married and has given us a grandchild, works for a non-profit,

                 and Andrea, who is an attorney in Houston working in Affordable Housing

I have two step children, courtesy of Stan:

                Marc , an OB-GYN, is married and has 4 children and 1 step child (making me a step Bubbe many times over)

                Pam is married and has 2 stepchildren. She is a phenomenal artist!

I enjoy nothing more than visiting with my various families, and those visits constitute most of my vacations. When not traveling to be with children, we like to cruise as well as travel abroad.