Welcome to LUX LIFE Real Estate, where we bring together a team of dedicated professionals committed to making your real estate dreams a reality. Led by Lauren Johnson, the founder and broker/owner, and featuring the esteemed Jhoana Kerley, a Senior Loan Officer at USA Mortgage, our team embodies a shared vision of excellence and community service.

Lauren Johnson has been a trailblazer in the residential real estate industry since 2007, successfully selling over 4,000 units and earning numerous accolades, including the 2010 Rookie of the Year from the St. Louis Chapter of the National Home Builders Association and recognition as one of the Top 24 Realtors in St. Louis in 2018. With a background steeped in real estate—being a third-generation REALTOR and St. Louis native—Lauren established LUX LIFE Real Estate Team in 2013, focusing on delivering platinum-level service and building lasting relationships. Her extensive qualifications include a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in communications and marketing, as well as multiple real estate designations. In 2021, she expanded her vision by earning her Broker’s License and launching several new entities, including LUX Commercial Properties and LUX Watch, LLC.

Jhoana Kerley complements this mission with her profound dedication as a Senior Loan Officer at USA Mortgage. Originally from Colombia, Jhoana takes immense pride in her heritage and works tirelessly to serve the Hispanic community in their mortgage needs. As an active participant in the diversity committees of the St. Charles and St. Louis Associations of Realtors, she champions inclusion and empowerment. Her exceptional ability to educate and support Hispanic clients through the mortgage process has made her the fifth-ranked loan officer in her company for units in 2023. Jhoana’s empathetic approach—conducting business in clients’ native languages and understanding their unique challenges—reflects her commitment to helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.

Together, Lauren and Jhoana embody a powerful partnership that focuses on innovation, community engagement, and exceptional service. Join us on this journey to realize your real estate dreams, where expertise meets passion, and every client is treated like family.