Lauren Fairbanks — Homes with Heart
Pearson Smith Realty — Northern Virginia

Every home
has a story
worth telling.

Lauren Fairbanks brings warmth, precision, and a genuine love of place to every transaction. Specializing in family homes and historic properties that carry the kind of character you simply can't build new.

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142
Families placed in their perfect home
Why Lauren

Northern Virginia is
not just where she works.
It's home.

Lauren grew up in Alexandria. She knows which blocks feel like Saturday mornings, which neighborhoods have the best school walks, and where to find the houses with original hardwood floors and stories in the walls. That's not something you can learn from a listing sheet.

Where other agents move fast, Lauren moves thoughtfully — asking the right questions, listening between the lines, and never pushing you toward a decision that isn't right for your family.

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142
Families Placed
Buyers and sellers who trusted Lauren to get it right.
12+
Years in NoVA
Deep roots in the communities she serves.
What sets Lauren apart
A lifelong Alexandrian with an encyclopedic knowledge of NoVA neighborhoods
Specialist in historic homes, character properties, and family neighborhoods
Calm, honest, and never in a rush to close a deal that isn't right for you
✦
"Not just a transaction.
A homecoming."
— Lauren Fairbanks, Realtor · Pearson & Smith
Current Listings

Homes worth falling for

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Active
$875,000
214 King Street · Old Town Alexandria, VA
4 bd 3 ba 2,840 sf c. 1928
Pending
$1,240,000
47 Braddock Road · Fairfax, VA
5 bd 4 ba 3,600 sf c. 1905
Just Listed
$692,000
9 Cameron Mills Rd · Alexandria, VA
3 bd 2 ba 1,980 sf c. 1942
About Lauren

A realtor who actually listens

Lauren Fairbanks didn't stumble into real estate — she was called to it. A Northern Virginia native who grew up in Alexandria, Lauren has a bone-deep understanding of these neighborhoods: the tree-lined streets, the Federal-style colonials, the communities that have been home to families for generations.

A proud member of the Pearson Smith Realty family and a Northern Virginia native, Lauren has helped over 140 families find their footing — from first-time buyers to families upsizing into their forever home.

Client Stories

What families say about Lauren

Lauren found us the exact home we described on our very first call. She just… understood what we meant, even when we couldn't quite say it ourselves.

The Hendersons
Old Town Alexandria, VA

We had given up on finding original hardwoods and a real front porch. Lauren called us two weeks later. She never stopped looking.

Priya & Marcus C.
Fairfax, VA

As first-time buyers, we were terrified. Lauren turned the whole process into something we actually enjoyed. Highly recommend her to anyone starting out.

The Park Family
McLean, VA
Get in Touch

Ready to find your next chapter?

Whether you're just beginning to think about a move or ready to list tomorrow, Lauren is here for a real conversation — no pressure, no scripts.

Phone
703-851-3769
Email
[email protected]
Serving
Alexandria · Fairfax · McLean · Arlington & surrounds