Lauren Peterson

Marketing Manager

Meet Lauren

Lauren Peterson is an accomplished marketing professional with a multifaceted background in content marketing, social media, events, project management, and sales. A Pleasanton native and University of Oregon alumna, Lauren holds a degree in Business, complemented by studies in Communications and Mathematics.

Lauren's educational foundation is as impressive as her career trajectory. Her experience includes significant roles at tech giants like Yelp, where she specialized in helping real estate agents flourish through innovative digital marketing strategies. Now at the helm of her own freelance marketing agency, Lauren has worked with a handful of luxury real estate agents to elevate their presence on social media.

In addition to her marketing expertise, Lauren is a passionate yoga & fitness instructor, having inspired many through her group exercise classes for over a decade. She is currently expanding her horizons by studying for her CA real estate license, driven by her commitment to personal growth and client success.

Her deep understanding of the California market, gleaned from her time living in major cities like San Francisco (Nob Hill) and Los Angeles (West Hollywood), fuels her creative and analytical approach to staying ahead of marketing trends. Lauren's unique blend of skills and experiences makes her an invaluable asset to The Murtagh Team.

Real Clients. Real Results.

"I would highly recommend Amy. Her knowledge of the area, market pulse and offer skills were on spot that helped us buy our home in Pleasanton. She respected what we were looking for and was very patient in showing us homes until we found what we liked!"

Home Buyer

"Amy helped us buy and sell a home over the summer. She was amazing and available night and day for any questions or to schedule showings we wanted to see quickly. We appreciated the open lines of communication and willingness to talk us through any little thing that came up. If you're looking for an agent give Amy a call."

Home Buyer & Seller

"We were extremely satisfied with Julia, Amy, and the Murtagh team representing our sale of our single-family home in Pleasanton. During our first meeting, Julia, Amy, and her team immediately helped us develop a strategy to sell our house quickly at a favorable price point in a challenging real estate market. It was clear from our strategy meeting that they were knowledgeable about our neighborhood and other areas of Pleasanton as well as comparable markets in the Tri-Valley, and it helped us identify how to best prepare our home to go on the market. As inexperienced sellers, Julia and Amy were responsive, supportive, and patient with our questions and offered sound advice on making our house attractive to buyers. Both Julia and Amy represented us well in sale negotiations. They were extremely professional with potential buyers, effectively communicated the buyer landscape when we put our house on the market, had great instincts during negotiations. They kept us in the loop during the entire process. All of this led to a quick, smooth sale at a great price point, and this allowed us to take advantage of the changing real estate market when we became buyers. We highly recommend Julia, Amy, and the Murtagh team if you are considering selling or buying your home in the Tri-Valley area."

Home Seller

"I think we lucked out with Amy though I like to believe my thorough research on local REALTOR® in the Tri-Valley had something to do with it! She was able to flex and work with our pace- we saw houses across Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon and Dublin across 2 Saturdays- 10-15 houses each day and made the first offer and landed it! We couldn’t have asked for a better partner to help us in this big milestone! Thanks much Amy!"

Home Buyer

Over the past 12 years, I have had the privilege of working with Julia and her team for multiple real estate transactions and each experience has been fantastic. Not only is Julia a skilled professional, she has also become a cherished friend. Julia and her team demonstrated an incredible level of expertise and professionalism. They took the time to understand our needs and managed the uncharted territory of buying/selling during the early months of the pandemic. We worked closely with Amy and she was patient and attentive, always ready to address questions and concerns, communicated in a clear and timely manner and made the entire process - can you believe it - fun! What sets Julia and her team apart, however, is their genuine care and dedication. They went above and beyond to ensure the buying and selling process was as smooth as possible, even when it meant putting in extra hours or negotiating on our behalf. It was evident that our best interests were at heart, and the Murtagh Team's honesty and integrity were truly refreshing. But what truly makes Julia and her team stand out is their warmth and friendship. Throughout the entire process, I felt like I was working with someone who I trusted in our home, could easily talk to, as many questions of, and who genuinely cared about our family's well-being and happiness. Julia & Amy celebrated every milestone with us and were supportive during the inevitable moments of stress that come with buying and selling a home. If you're looking for a realtor who is not only highly skilled and takes care of you as a friend would, I wholeheartedly recommend Julia Murtagh and her exceptional team. They will go above and beyond to make your real estate journey not only successful but also enjoyable. Thank you, Julia & Amy, for everything!

Home Buyer / Seller