OUR TEAM
LAUREN KOLAZAS
Owner & Principal Real Estate Agent
After two decades of working in many facets of real estate, Lauren Kolazas is recognized as an industry expert by her clients and colleagues. She is often described as kind but firm, bringing respect, understanding, and an unrelenting desire to support her clients in achieving their goals.
As seen in The Washington Post, MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, and Alexandria Living Magazine, Lauren uses her background in art and design to transform homes through inexpensive updates, interior design, and professional styling — the end product is continually exceptional! Lauren also uses her marketing education and social media savvy to put her listings in front of as many potential buyers as possible. This multi-faceted approach to selling a home results in buyers who can’t wait to get inside, minimal time on the market, multiple offers, and record-breaking sales prices!
As a mother of three and an Alexandria homeowner, Lauren knows that buying a home in Northern Virginia is complicated. Most of her clients have purchasing constraints, such as budget, schools, childcare, and commutes. Lauren takes the time to fully understand the type of lifestyle her clients desire, then uses her intimate knowledge of the area, large client base, and Realtor network to scour both on- and off-market listings and find her clients the perfect home!
Lauren began her career in real estate after graduating with honors from Virginia Tech, with a degree in Marketing Management. Her passion for marketing has never waned; she closely follows trends and technology to ensure that her clients receive the best marketing experience possible. As a result of the personal attention given to each relationship and transaction, Lauren has excelled with consistent industry recognition, annual sales surpassing $17 million, and — most importantly — happy clients scattered throughout Northern Virginia!
GLORIA GRINER
Real Estate Agent
With a passion for real estate and more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience, Gloria Griner is a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional in the field of residential real estate. Her expertise includes real estate investing and portfolio management, creative marketing, and helping first time homebuyers.
As a millennial who is hooked on real estate investing herself, Gloria understands both the challenges and opportunities of homeownership and is dedicated to making the buying and selling process as smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible for her clients. To empower her clients and ensure their success, Gloria works tirelessly to connect them with a trusted team of industry partners and vendors, giving them the necessary knowledge and support to make informed decisions. Personable, resourceful, and dedicated, Gloria’s approach to the process gives her clients a winning edge in the ever-competitive real estate market.
A Washington, DC-area native, Gloria graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. She recently moved from Fairfax County, Virginia, to Montgomery County, Maryland, with her husband, sons, and their beloved Great Dane.
Gloria is a member of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Cares Committee and the Realtor-Builder Forum Advisory Team. She is licensed in MD, DC, and VA.
LAUREN BALDI
Marketing & Listing Manager
Each property listing has a carefully orchestrated plan to see it through from start to finish. From the first meeting with a client until going under contract, Lauren oversees the completion of all tasks necessary to showcase a home. Her attention to detail and organizational skills ensure that no stone is left unturned!
In addition to managing listings, Lauren handles all of the business’ marketing needs: newsletters, flyers, postcards, emails, events, and everything in between! There is no shortage of avenues to market a real estate business, and making sure The Lauren Kolazas Group’s name is at the forefront of the industry is paramount.
Lauren graduated from Stonehill College with a degree in Foreign Languages (German, Spanish) and Computer Information Systems. Her first job out of college was in the Boston office of Wall USA, a German outdoor advertising company. Basic administrative work turned into assisting the City Marketing Manager with proposals for street furniture placement, where all of Lauren’s work was submitted to Boston City Hall for approval. When Wall was purchased by JCDecaux NA several years later, Lauren relocated to NYC and joined the Marketing team, working directly under the Chief Marketing Officer. There, she provided Mall and Airport Sales Associates with all manner of marketing materials for their national out-of-home advertising business.
An overseas move and parenthood put Lauren’s career on hold for a few years, but her interest in real estate marketing and a chance interaction with Lauren Kolazas got her back into the workforce!
Lauren is licensed in Virginia. She lives in Arlington with her husband, two very active sons, and the sweetest pup ever.