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Meet Laureen

Laureen

Laureen Koch

SALES ASSOCIATE AND REALTOR®

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Born and raised in New York City and Long Island, Laureen has always cherished life by the ocean. Her affinity for coastal living led her to Rhode Island, where the beautiful beaches, stunning coastline, and historic homes captured her heart. For over 30 years, Laureen has called scenic Rhode Island her home, residing in three distinct communities. This experience has provided her with a deep understanding of the diverse attributes each unique region the state offers.

Before embarking on her real estate career, Laureen spent over a decade in the medical field, first as a critical care nurse and then in medical sales. Seeking a new challenge, she chose to cultivate her entrepreneurial spirit by attending Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Paris. Graduating first in her class with a degree in catering, she established a successful catering business. Her business grew, catering major events for up to 600 guests, primarily at the renowned Newport Mansions. This venture deepened her love for the history and architecture of these magnificent homes.

After taking time away from her business to raise her children, she began her real estate career.  For over 15 years she has combined her exemplary service with her passionate expertise. She loves working with both sellers and buyers with a focus on providing exceptional service and peace of mind through every step of the real estate process.

Laureen is well known in the Rhode Island Real Estate market for her masterful skills as a negotiation expert. Her strong work ethic has led her to be a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, a top-rated real estate agent in Rhode Island by Zillow, Professional Excellence Award by Rhode Island Monthly 2020-2023, and 2016-2026 Five Star Agent award winner. This success underscores the strong connections she maintains with both her clients and the properties she represents to deliver superior client satisfaction.

Laureen's commitment to her clients is unwavering, and brings extensive business experience to every real estate transaction. Whether it's challenging markets, special circumstances, or your specific and unique needs, you can be assured Laureen is energetically dedicated to effectively achieving your goals.

"Turning Your Dreams into an Address"

TESTIMONIALS

We worked with Laureen to find a new home and sell the one we were in. All the way around Laureen was fantastic. Her responsiveness, even in the evening and on weekends, was unmatched. Her knowledge of the offering process was such a plus and allowed us to get our bid accepted over many others! Laureen is a complete professional. You can always be proud to have her on your team. We were so lucky that she was on ours!

— Buyer | Seller

TESTIMONIALS

The whole experience was so smooth and easy. Amazing! We had a fairly complex situation. Selling a house in Massachusetts on a Friday and buying a house on the following Monday. Locating the house happened quickly with Laureen‘s help. She assisted us in managing all of the communications, inspections, and other details. And at the closings, my wife and I weren’t even in the country. Highly recommend Laureen and her firm.

— Ron V.

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen is, by far, the most professional realtor we've ever worked with. She's extremely knowledgeable on the market trends, pricing, and the needs of her customer. She knew we wanted to sell our house quickly and her guidance in pricing it properly made us successful. Laureen was thoughtful enough to lightly provision the house when my husband came from Maine to organize movers. She's pleasant, always smiling, and patient with clients like us who want everything done "yesterday". She is the gold standard of customer service. She was referred to us when I told a friend how unhappy I was with the listing realtor we initially started with. We sold the house in March and Laureen continues to check in with us periodically. We will definitely work with her on our next real estate search.

— Seller

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen's dedication and personal interest is second to none! Not only did Laureen list and sell our house, she also helped us find our dream house in Narragansett. Always attentive and responsive to our needs, Laureen is the consummate professional whose attention to the little details as well as the big made our real estate a journey. Please consider Laureen for all your real estate needs!

— Joe

TESTIMONIALS

We could not have been more fortunate than having Laureen Koch help us with the sale of our mom's home. My sisters and I don't live in Rhode Island, and Laureen patiently walked us through the process and answered our many, many questions. In addition to thoroughly knowing the local real estate business, she was very kind and also light-hearted and practical. She gave us clear guidance about what work we needed to get done on the house to get it ready to sell and what was not necessary – and why. She provided us with numerous helpful referrals to get all the services we needed. She always answered our texts and emails promptly and thoroughly. Her strategy resulted in an outstanding offer that exceeded all our expectations. We recommend her highly and are very grateful to have worked with her!

— Seller

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen is outstanding! She knows the housing market, created a beautiful listing with gorgeous photography, and got us full price within four days of listing. She responds quickly, keeps track of details, is smart, personable, effective, and an excellent negotiator. She went above and beyond our expectations even contacting utility providers and closing attorneys, everything that had to be done to achieve smooth closings. With Laureen you get top-drawer advice, skilled marketing, and flawless outcomes. Beyond five stars!

— Galen J.

TESTIMONIALS

Selling a house can be a stressful time, but working with Laureen is like being with your best friend. You know you can trust her to want the best for you, to be in your corner, to represent you in the most positive and profitable way possible. She is that rare and perfect combination of knowledgeable professional and really good person. She has impeccable communication skills and is right on top of everything at all times. She anticipated our concerns and always had the answers in hand. She knew just what we needed to do to ready the house for sale -what was worth doing and what was not. We could not be happier with her services and recommend her without reservation!

— Nancy

TESTIMONIALS

Thank you very much, Laureen, for all of your hard work and personal attention as we sold our house. Your professionalism, expert negotiating, attention to detail, and sincere effort on our behalf was truly appreciated, and will never be forgotten. It has been our pleasure.

— N & R

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen came highly recommended to my family from sellers, who also owned their home for over 30 years. We trusted their recommendation as we have known them for about 50 years. We put our home on the market during a very personal difficult time for our family. We knew we were in good hands from day one with Laureen. She is professional, personable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. She negotiated a great selling price for us and the transaction was seamless even though we were already living out of State. It was a pleasure working with her and I feel we truly gained a lifetime friend in her!

— Gabushy

TESTIMONIALS

Working with Laureen to purchase our first home was an absolute delight. My wife and I had a very specific (though not unrealistic) vision of what our first home would be, but in a seller's market with low inventory and nearing the holidays, nothing fit the bill. We met Laureen at an open house she was representing that wasn't quite right for us, but Laureen stood out. She struck us as being friendly, but professional, informative, but not remotely pushy, and someone who we would be comfortable working with. We were right! We were very open with Laureen about what we wanted and that we weren't in a hurry to settle on something that didn't meet our criteria, and she was super understanding and totally open to a long-term search. We told her we had a list of houses that we wanted to see, she set up viewings the next weekend and we were off on a whirlwind of open houses and viewings for the next few weeks. Unexpectedly, we ended up finding our dream house within a month! And with Laureen's help negotiating, we ended up getting it for an amazing price. Laureen was vital in holding our hand through the buying process, at our request recommending a home inspector (amazing experience), and a real estate lawyer (again, totally painless -- pleasant even). From start to finish, Laureen was available, informative, open, and honest. We always felt like she was on our side and never felt pressured. It was like shopping with a friend. We would 100% recommend Laureen to help you buy a home!

— R.J. Colgan

TESTIMONIALS

I can tell you with complete confidence: If you are searching for a primary home, a vacation home, or if you are listing your current property, Laureen Koch is the Realtor you want. Period. Over the last twenty-three years of buying and selling property in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania – I've dealt with a broad spectrum of agents and brokers. Some were good … some were bad … but until now, none were truly excellent. I had the pleasure of meeting Laureen for the first time when she was hosting an open house (in a lovely beach home in South Kingstown). I was so impressed with her obvious skill and depth of knowledge, that I kept her card in my files for over a year. When I finally had an occasion to call her (to make an offer in on a very small property) Laureen had no way of knowing that I had bought and sold over $15,000,000 in properties over the last two decades – and that my experience in dealing with Realtors was extensive. When we met to look over the property, the only thing Laureen knew of me was that I was a guy with his wife (and four kids in tow) looking at a very modest little home. I always find that is the ultimate test – see the kind of service you receive when someone thinks you are just starting out – or you have very limited resources. It’s simple to have someone jump through hoops to help you if large dollars are on the table. The same usually isn't true if the deal is small … but Laureen proved to be the extreme exception to that rule. From a family perspective, she was wonderful. She was incredibly gracious to my wife and my children (something that is VERY important to me). From a buyer’s perspective, she was unrivaled… very up to date, very responsive, and very knowledgeable. Her negotiating prowess allowed me to make the purchase – at a huge discount – paying well under the home’s appraised value. The deal went through without a hitch – in large part to Laureen’s attention to detail and well-honed skills. I would recommend Laureen to you without the slightest hesitation. If you are a first-time homebuyer, someone looking for a trophy property, an investor, or a seller… Laureen will do the job you need her to do – and she will do it well. Call her today. You will not be disappointed.

— Christopher E

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen actually lived in the same neighborhood so she had a great understanding of the immediate neighborhood and surrounding community. She was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and gave great advice along the way. Furthermore, she offered ideas as to charities that we could reach out to in order to donate items while we were clearing out the house for sale. Anytime I had a question, she called or texted or emailed back the same day, sometimes within minutes! Enthusiastically recommended!

— Kristin P.

TESTIMONIALS

We had found a property online that Laureen was the agent for. She was helpful and honest while showing us the property. Although we didn't end up making a deal on that property, when we found the right one, we went back to her for her expertise on the Narragansett area and market. We now own our very own beach house and we can't thank her enough for making things go as smoothly as possible. She had contacts in the area to help with the mortgage, insurance, and a lawyer. We trusted her and were not disappointed!

— Jeff & Laura

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen was an absolute pleasure to work with while selling our home and purchasing another. She literally sold our home in a matter of hours. While purchasing our new home, she was also extremely helpful before and after the purchase. Her follow-through on anything I requested was amazing. Having bought and sold 8 homes over the years, I have worked with several realtors. By far, this was the most pleasant experience.

— Anthony

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen was helpful and patient during our long search for a second home. Once we chose a property, Laureen was very knowledgeable and walked us through each and every step we needed to take to purchase our home. Laureen has also put us in contact with other professionals who we needed to make our dream of owning a beach house come true.

— Judy

TESTIMONIALS

As clients, we found Laureen Koch to be a businesswoman of high standards & professionalism! The level of organization and attention to detail that Laureen extended on our behalf was impressive. Additionally, Laureen’s enthusiasm, positive demeanor, and earnestness resulted in a trusting and enjoyable working relationship. We highly recommend her whether you are looking to buy a home or sell your current one, Laureen is the realtor for you!

— Jan & Richard

TESTIMONIALS

Over the years I have had my fair share of dealings with numerous Real Estate Agents. I must say that bar none, Laureen Koch is the best Real Estate Agent I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Laureen is not only organized, has the ability to multitask, is proficient, knows the market inside and out and deals superbly with people on all levels. But most importantly she is a producer. As an extremely satisfied seller, I would suggest you select Laureen Koch as your Real Estate Agent. I am confident that you will be as truly satisfied with her performance as I was!

— Beth N.

TESTIMONIALS

We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Laureen Koch of as our agent for the recent sale of our home in Richmond, RI. From the start she gave us valuable advice on how to prepare our house for sale. Her comparative market analysis was very helpful in order to determine the right asking price to attract buyers and get our house sold. Not only did we have many showings as soon as the listing became active, we had a qualified buyer within three weeks. She helped us through the offer negotiations, the home inspection glitch that required more work on our part all with an upbeat, positive, can do attitude. Laureen was always available, responsive to all our queries and provided important suggestions and feedback. Selling one's home is an overwhelming and often an arduous task but Laureen made it all a very positive experience. We couldn't have been more pleased. We are very happy to highly recommend her!

— Linda

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen made the buying process as easy and smooth as possible. We felt comfortable asking her any questions we had along the way. I would highly recommend her services!

— Nellie

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen is amazing! It was hard for us to see houses we wanted on a moment’s notice since we were moving to RI from NY, but Laureen was always on top of what was new on the market and was constantly in touch with us. She represented us fairly when we couldn't be in RI and helped us to find the perfect home. She never pushed and always respected our decisions as far as what homes we preferred to see, and was always available to talk to. She seriously cares for her clients and I would recommend her a hundred times over! I am also very happy to have kept in touch with her, as she still checks on us to make sure we are learning all we need to know about our new town!

— Lanie R.

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen Koch was the ideal choice when it was time for us to choose a realtor. In addition to her obvious knowledge of the South County area and recent market trends, Laureen convinced us that she was the right person with the right personality for the job during our initial meeting, taking the time to listen to our concerns as the parents of a special needs child who were still recovering from an exhaustive move a month earlier. Throughout the process, Laureen provided us with expert guidance and advice regarding the pricing and readying of our property for sale, all the while exuding a calm, reassuring confidence. She is a consummate professional at her trade, and there is no nicer person we could have hoped to work with as Laureen.

— Deb & Arthur

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen was referred to us by good friends as an honest and reliable realtor... and that describes her perfectly. She consistently gave us sound advice based upon her past experience and history which allowed us to make the best decisions for us. We wholeheartedly recommend her as a trustworthy and knowledgeable realtor.

— Sam A.

TESTIMONIALS

Thank you so much, Laureen, for your time, your dedication, and excellent advice which made the sale of our home so successful! Your professionalism, hard work, energy, and efficiency made the selling process go smoothly and stress free for us. We are very happy to have chosen you as our Realtor and will definitely recommend you to friends!

— S.Z.

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen Koch is a true professional. Right from our initial contact, she was in communication with us. She listened, learned and understood our needs. Working over long distance, Laureen would send us listings to review and would assist with any questions. She was dependable and patient when meeting for showings, she listened to our comments and often pointed out details to our attention. Our offer/negotiations process occurred in an efficient manner, as Laureen provided the advice and documents needed, demonstrating her dedication to a client although she was on vacation with family hundreds of miles away. She guided us through the closing process, referring us to professionals in the area to assist with our closing. I would highly recommend Laureen to anyone buying or selling a property as she puts 150% into her job!

— Gayle & Ralph

TESTIMONIALS

Laureen was incredibly patient with us as we searched for the condo in Narragansett that made the most sense for us and our budget. Her knowledge of the area and the condo properties was invaluable to us. Although we had vacationed here for several years, her perspective, advice and counsel really made the difference in our decision making process. And, perhaps more importantly, we connected with her on a personal level. We highly recommend working with her.

— Jay

TESTIMONIALS

Top Rate Professional best describes our dealings with Laureen. Her assistance through the entire pricing, listing and closing process was fantastic. We were in the process of moving out of state during the closing and Laureen was instrumental in keeping everything on track. Simply put, we could not have gotten through this sale without her. WE BOTH recommend her highly.

— Lynne & Jim

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27 Westmoreland Street

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27 Westmoreland Street

147 Francis Horn Drive

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$950,000

147 Francis Horn Drive

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,439 Sq.Ft.
307 White Horn Drive

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$899,900

307 White Horn Drive

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,622 Sq.Ft.

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270 Hamilton Allenton Road

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$1,383,000

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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
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$1,335,000

258 Finch Ln

  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 9,154 Sq.Ft.
272 Kettle Pond Dr

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$999,000

272 Kettle Pond Dr

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,900 Sq.Ft.
27 Westmoreland Street Street

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$870,000

27 Westmoreland Street Street

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,520 Sq.Ft.
111 Juniper Drive

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$735,000

111 Juniper Drive

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,250 Sq.Ft.
7 Cinnamon Lane 20A

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$649,999

7 Cinnamon Lane 20A

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,504 Sq.Ft.
81 Hemlock Road

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$595,000

81 Hemlock Road

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,636 Sq.Ft.
186 North Country Club Drive

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$582,600

186 North Country Club Drive

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,848 Sq.Ft.

Browse My Listings

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27 Westmoreland Street

For Sale

$1,190,000

27 Westmoreland Street, Narragansett, RI 02882

147 Francis Horn Drive

Active Under Contract

$950,000

147 Francis Horn Drive, South Kingstown, RI 02881

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,439 Sq.Ft.
307 White Horn Drive

Pending

$899,900

307 White Horn Drive, South Kingstown, RI 02881

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,622 Sq.Ft.
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Notable Sales

270 Hamilton Allenton Road

Sold

$1,383,000

270 Hamilton Allenton Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,645 Sq.Ft.
258 Finch Ln

Sold

$1,335,000

258 Finch Lane, Saunderstown, RI 02874

  • 5 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 9,154 Sq.Ft.
272 Kettle Pond Dr

Sold

$999,000

272 Kettle Pond Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,900 Sq.Ft.
27 Westmoreland Street Street

Sold

$870,000

27 Westmoreland Street Street, Narragansett, RI 02882

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,520 Sq.Ft.
111 Juniper Drive

Sold

$735,000

111 Juniper Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,250 Sq.Ft.
7 Cinnamon Lane 20A

Sold

$649,999

7 Cinnamon Lane 20A, Narragansett, RI 02874

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,504 Sq.Ft.
81 Hemlock Road

Sold

$595,000

81 Hemlock Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,636 Sq.Ft.
186 North Country Club Drive

Sold

$582,600

186 North Country Club Drive, Warwick, RI 02888

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,848 Sq.Ft.
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