William Raveis Names Lauren Balbuena Senior Vice President 

The appointment highlights William Raveis’ continued investment in its privately owned, family-run business and its focus on serving luxury real estate markets while supporting top-performing agents across the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina.

Balbuena brings more than 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, with expertise in brokerage operations, recruiting, agent development and business growth. She has built a strong track record of helping real estate organizations expand, and improve performance.

In 2021, she led the relaunch of a Manhattan franchise office, growing the team by more than 200 agents and helping it become one of the companys top-performing locations. During her career she has managed operations supporting more than 1,800 agents across seven offices.

William Raveis has a strong presence in New York, with an office on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and seven locations across the Hamptons and North Fork. Its offices serve key markets including Montauk, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Southampton, Westhampton Beach, Mattituck, and Greenport.

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"Lauren's track record of building high performing offices and developing successful agents makes her a natural fit for this role," said Chris Raveis, President of Residential Sales for William Raveis. "As a privately held company, we can focus on long term investments in our agents, technology, and the luxury markets we serve. Lauren's leadership aligns perfectly with that strategy."

"I was drawn to William Raveis because of its long-term vision, commitment to agents, and family owned culture," said Balbuena. "The combination of market expertise, innovative technology, luxury positioning, and services such as Elite Concierge Services and Wealth Management creates a powerful platform for growth. I'm excited to help expand our presence throughout New York."

About William Raveis

Founded in 1974 by Bill Raveis, William Raveis is the largest independent family-owned real estate company in the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina. The company provides real estate, mortgage, and insurance services, along with moving assistance, utility connections, and wealth management partnerships through its Elite Concierge Services program. It has also received major industry recognition, including Inman’s Top Luxury Brokerage and Inman Innovators awards.

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