Lauren Hernandez, Esq

I’m a Midwest girl at heart with big dreams, a deep respect for hard work, and a life built alongside medicine.

I’m a mom of three, married to a physician, and someone who has lived every phase of the medical journey — training years, long hours, unpredictable schedules, relocations, and the constant balancing act that comes with supporting a medical career while raising a family.

Before real estate, I practiced family law after graduating from Wake Forest Law School. While the work was meaningful, I quickly learned that staying in a career simply because it looked “successful on paper” wasn’t enough. Life was too short to spend it somewhere I didn’t feel fulfilled. So I made a pivot that many thought was risky — leaving law to build a real estate business from the ground up.

Over a decade later, that decision has become the foundation of a thriving, referral-driven business built on trust, consistency, and long-term relationships.

Today, over 80% of my business comes from physicians and medical families — residents, fellows, and attendings — because I don’t just understand the process, I understand the lifestyle. From physician loan nuances and compressed timelines to demanding call schedules and relocation stress, I know what’s at stake and how to navigate it with care and precision.

I’m based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which I’ve proudly called home for over 15 years. I own and lead a growing real estate business rooted in professionalism, communication, and white-glove service — the kind of experience I’d expect for my own family.

For my fellow physician-spouse Realtors, I view referrals as partnerships, not transactions. When you trust me with your clients, you can be confident they’ll be treated with the same level of attention, advocacy, and respect you’d give them yourself. Clear communication, seamless handoffs, and a client experience that reflects well on both of us are non-negotiables in my business.

I believe in building careers that support our families, honoring the sacrifices medical households make, and choosing paths that align with both ambition and life outside of work.

Here’s to making bold choices, supporting one another, and building something that truly lasts — together.