Lauren Purkey is the Managing Broker of SP Collective at Illustrated Properties Downtown Stuart Office and a second-generation Real Estate Broker born and raised in Martin County. Licensed at just 18 years old, Lauren began her career immediately after graduating & later earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Central Florida, an experience that uniquely equips her to guide clients with clarity, patience, & confidence. Lauren Has been guiding buyers and sellers for 20 years.
Lauren specializes in serving clients in Martin County & St. Lucie County but sells as far south as Palm Beach and as far north to Vero Beach and everywhere in between, Lauren brings extensive expertise in luxury home sales, waterfront properties, investment properties, short-term rentals, first-time homebuyers, & new construction. With over a decade of experience and more than $500 million closed in career sales, she is known for her attention to detail, strong market knowledge, and genuine passion for helping people achieve their real estate goals.
From $100,000 condos to $10 million luxury waterfront estates, Lauren approaches every transaction with the same level of dedication, integrity, and care, treating every client as a top priority. She is deeply grateful to continue doing what she loves while serving the community she proudly calls home. Lauren has built a strong reputation for always putting her clients’ best interests first, listening carefully to their needs and wants, and working diligently to exceed expectations.
“We’ve worked with Lauren twice for buying and selling a home in Jensen Beach, and she is truly the best realtor to have on your side. As a younger couple and now a growing family, having someone so professional, kind, and thoughtful guiding us through the process made all the difference.We had pretty specific house and location requirements, and Lauren stayed patient and focused on helping us find the right home. She makes what can be a stressful process feel smooth and manageable, and her guidance on listing price and negotiating offers has always been spot on.We can’t recommend Lauren and the SP Collective team enough. 10/10 experience.”
“Lauren Stracuzzi has helped me sell two properties and I would work with her again anytime. She is kind and compassionate and also very professional and knowledgeable.. Absolutely no pressure. Lauren was a joy to work with.”
“We are beyond grateful for the incredible job our family friend/sister did helping us sell our late grandfather’s home. Navigating the sale of a loved one’s house is never easy — it’s emotional, overwhelming, and filled with important decisions. Having someone we trust both personally and professionally made all the difference.From the very beginning, Lauren approached everything with compassion, patience, and complete professionalism. She understood the sentimental value the home held for our family while also guiding us with clear, knowledgeable advice about pricing, staging, and marketing. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, the house sold in just two days!Lauren’s communication was constant, transparent, and reassuring throughout the entire process. She handled every detail smoothly, making what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and even seamless.We couldn’t have asked for a better person to represent our family during such an important time. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly cares, works tirelessly, and delivers outstanding results, we highly recommend Lauren Purkey & Patrick Sean @SP Collective.Thank you again for helping us close this chapter with such care and success.- The Stinson Family”
“Patrick Sean has helped us to buy and sell two homes in Stuart, Florida. He is extremely knowledgeable about the specific neighborhood we were targeting. He is honest and professional and was always available with updates and information about the progress of our transactions.”
Managing Broker | SP Collective