Lauren Whitehead

Owner & REALTOR®

A little about me...

A lifelong resident of the CSRA, Lauren Whitehead brings nearly 15 years of real estate experience and a lifetime of local knowledge to every client she represents. Before beginning her real estate career in 2012, Lauren spent 13 years in the medical field, including managing a large anesthesia billing practice. That experience helped shape the way she does business today—through strong communication, attention to detail, organization, and an understanding that people deserve honest answers when making important decisions.
Since transitioning into real estate, Lauren has built a successful career by focusing on what matters most to her: honesty, transparency, hard work, and always putting her clients’ best interests first. She believes her job isn’t simply to tell clients what they want to hear, but to give them the information and guidance they need to make the best decision for themselves and their families.
Lauren also understands that behind every real estate transaction is a real person with a story. A move may represent an exciting new beginning, but it can just as easily come during a difficult transition, a loss, a financial concern, or an unexpected change in life. Lauren genuinely carries the weight of those situations with her clients. She takes their trust and the responsibility that comes with it extremely seriously and considers it a privilege to be the person they choose to have beside them during some of life’s biggest moments.
One of the greatest compliments of Lauren’s career has been earning the kind of trust that extends beyond a single transaction. She is incredibly grateful for the clients who return to her through different seasons of life, refer their family and friends, and especially for the opportunity to work with multiple generations of the same family. Being trusted first by parents, and later by their children or other family members, is something she never takes for granted.
Having lived in the CSRA her entire life, Lauren’s knowledge goes well beyond houses and neighborhoods. She knows the communities, understands the local market, and has watched the area grow and change throughout her lifetime. That firsthand knowledge, combined with years of experience navigating different real estate markets, gives her clients an advantage whether they are buying, selling, or investing.
Family is a huge part of who Lauren is. She and her husband, Danny, have three children and seven grandchildren, and she is incredibly proud of the family they have built together. Danny has served in law enforcement for 30 years, and Lauren is equally proud to be the wife of someone who has dedicated his career to serving their community.
For Lauren, real estate is personal. It’s not simply about getting a property listed, finding a house, or making it to the closing table. It’s about earning her clients’ trust, protecting their interests, and making sure they know they have someone firmly in their corner from the first conversation through closing—and long after.

$184 million in sales and 815 transactions sides 

Outstanding Customer Service Award Winner - Columbia County Office 2021 and 2022 Chairman's Club, Vice President

Best of the Best since 2014 

2021 COlumbia Team of the Year 

2021 GA Residential Elite Bronze Award

Military on the MOve Referral Agents 2018-2022 

Total Rebates Paid: $104,589.20 

Total Clients: 70 

Sales Volume: $18,155,705

What my clients say!

"We bought our first home with SHG and had a great experience! Lauren was amazing in the home buying … Read More Read Less
"Lauren Whitehead and the staff at Southern Homes Group is one of the most professional and friendly … Read More Read Less
"Having Lauren as my realtor was a fantastic experience. She was professional, honest, and extremely … Read More Read Less
"Lauren Whitehead was amazing with the sell of our home. She took the time to come out before we put … Read More Read Less
"Working with Lauren—who also happens to be a longtime friend—was truly the best experience we could … Read More Read Less
"Lauren Whitehead has helped me through multiple real estate transactions, including home purchases, … Read More Read Less
"Lauren Whitehead is phenomenal! I have bought and sold 2 different properties (4 transactions) with … Read More Read Less
"We worked with Lauren Whitehead and her team for our relocation home sale. My husband and I were fir … Read More Read Less
"Lauren was a great help in finding our home. She was very knowledgeable about the market and area i … Read More Read Less
"Lauren helped me navigate the pitfalls present when selling and buying a house simultaneously. Her p … Read More Read Less