Lauren Ralston Smith, CCIM, CPM, is an Asset Manager & Senior Advisor at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate in Lakeland, Florida.

Lauren works with clients to increase the value and performance of their real estate investments. She believes that evaluating each property carefully to determine its strengths and weaknesses allows for maximum efficiency and profitability.

Lauren has worked in the real estate industry for over ten years, handling every aspect, such as sales, leasing, property management & development. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). In 2021, Lauren earned her Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.

Also, she has worked in business development, assisting several small businesses with their accounting, marketing, human resources & operational needs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Florida Southern College.