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Behind Lucerna

Lucerna is the Latin word for light, a beacon or simply the lamp in the window welcoming you home. We built this brokerage around that idea because we believe every client deserves clarity, expertise, and someone who is fully in their corner. Whether you are buying, selling, or figuring out your next move, we are here to guide you forward with intention and care.

Meet the broker

Behind Lucerna

Founded Lucerna Real Estate as an independent, woman owned boutique brokerage in Lawrence, Kansas. As a Kansas native, my roots in this region run deep. I built this company on a clear foundation of transparency, local expertise, and exceptional care. Today, we serve buyers and sellers across Lawrence, the Kansas City metro area, and communities throughout both Kansas and Missouri.
Before entering real estate, my career was rooted in business ownership, corporate management, and team leadership. Managing companies taught me that success only happens when you genuinely care about the people relying on you. I invested heavily in the growth and success of the teams I led then, and I bring that exact same protective advocacy to my clients today.
I believe real estate transactions require sharp business strategy, not empty sales pitches. I bring a modern, personalized approach to the market by combining strategic pricing, skilled negotiation, and clear property guidance. My goal is to ensure you move forward with absolute clarity and confidence. To provide the highest level of informed support, I have backed my practical business background with advanced industry credentials, including my ABR, SRS, PSA, and RENE designations.
True advocacy extends beyond the transaction. I believe in giving back to the communities we serve, which is why I proudly support the Habitat for Humanity Women Build alongside other local community initiatives.
If you value straightforward strategy, total integrity, and a real estate partner who puts your goals first, I look forward to working with you.

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Credentials Matter

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Buyer

Specialist

SRS

Seller

Expert

PSA

Pricing

Advisor

RENE

Expert

Negotiator

What Clients Say

Success Stories

"Sara was fantastic to work with through the entire home buying process. She always responded rapidly to the situations at hand and made the process fast and easy."
"Working with Sara was an incredible experience. From the very beginning, she stood out as someone who communicates clearly, openly, and with genuine care. She consistently kept me informed, making sure I understood every step of the process, which bu
"Sara in an incredible agent and human. We were first time home buyers, and her patience, understanding, and kindness as we learned the ropes of buying a home made the whole process a great experience. When we ran into complications at closing, she ad
"Sara was a freaking ROCK STAR!!! This was our first home buying experience and she held our hand the whole way! She was absolutely knowledgeable about Lawrence! She had recommendations handy on the spot for ALL things! Sara was not just a realtor, sh
"As first time buyers, we didn't know very much about the process, but Sara was able to answer all the questions we had, and gave us good advices. She was really flexible and responsive which was important to us in terms of our schedules."
"Sara went above and beyond for my husband and I. Moving from out of state and being completely undecisive - she helped us with every question we had, was familiar with each area we were interested in, did countless walk throughs with us physically an

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Who you work with

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Buying

Whether you're purchasing your first home or your next one, we provide expert guidance, local insight, and personalized support every step of the way.

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Selling

Selling your home requires strategy, preparation, and market expertise. We help position your property for success with confidence and care.

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Upsizing

Every home is unique. Our tailored staging approach is designed to showcase your property's strengths and maximize its appeal to buyers.

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