A people-person serving the Worcester County area for the past 23 years, Laurie Howe Bourgeois’ clients say she’s a top-notch communicator who doesn’t miss a beat. “Clients seem to love my no-nonsense, fun-yet-professional approach,” she shares. “There is no grey area with me.” She has compassion, respect and genuine gratitude for the trust her clients have in her.

Prior to launching her career in real estate, Howe Bourgeois was a business owner. “I always had that entrepreneurial drive,” she says. “I feel that drive is essential to being a successful real estate agent.” Now, she holds designations as a Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Pricing Strategy Advisor, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.

Howe Bourgeois’ knowledge of the market, legendary service and expertise, accompanied by her energy and balanced business style, propelled her to rank as the No. 1 individual Realtor in Worcester County in sold dollar volume for 2021 and No. 2 in units. She has also earned the rank of No.1 Realtor for closed properties in Leominster in both units and dollar volume in 2021, 2022 and 2023. She also earned the distinction of having the highest number of sales for the entire firm of Lamacchia Realty, with an amazing 82 transactions in 2021. She had the second-highest sales in the company in 2022 and 2023.

While the accolades are certainly indicative of her effective approach to real estate, Howe Bourgeois says she’s an agent who genuinely cares about each and every client, and not the number of transactions, although she’s humbled and grateful for the volume she does. “In this business, it’s people first,” she declares. “The houses are second. This business has always been about the people and should be.”