Who We Are
Since 1996, Laurel Real Estate Co. has helped investors acquire or divest over 300 hotels worth more than $500M in transaction volume. We have sold everything from 20-unit motels to $20M full-service hotels, but our approach to every property remains the same: to be honest, communicate readily, and care for each client like they’re a part of our own family.
As a father-daughter team, our brokerage is so much more than work – it permeates family dinners, vacations, and everything in between. The reality is that the success of our family business depends on the success of our clients’ family businesses, so we go the extra mile to be responsive, flexible, and accommodating. (Don’t believe us? Text Lauren and see how quickly she gets back to you.)
Our Values
TRANSPARENCY
We believe that information is power and everyone deserves to make an informed investment decision. That is why we provide step-by-step, data-driven pricing analyses and walk through them with our clients to ensure that everyone is on the same page, through every step of the transaction process.
ACCESSIBILITY
We genuinely enjoy what we do and so we love talking about it. That means that we return calls, answer texts, and are happy to jump on the phone to walk through a deal – even if it’s outside of standard “business hours.”
ACCOUNTABILITY
Because so much rides on our performance in every transaction, we hold ourselves to a high standard – even when no one is looking – and actively seek out ways to improve for you.
Our Leadership
Errol D'Souza
Founder, Principal Broker
A 30-year veteran of the commercial real estate industry, Errol leverages his background in finance and accounting to help guide clients through the acquisition and disposition process. A longtime member of Hotel Brokers International, Errol is an active member of the board and has been awarded Broker of the Year multiple times, most recently in 2023.
Errol holds an MBA and an MS in Economics from Ohio University as well as a BSBA in Accounting from the University of Mumbai. He splits his time between Columbus, OH and Fort Myers, FL, actively practicing commercial real estate in both markets. Errol is a tennis and pickleball enthusiast who frequently says that real estate isn’t just his job – it’s his hobby.
Lauren D'Souza-Faze
Vice President
Lauren joined Laurel Real Estate in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience in marketing, operations, and account management honed from years spent working in the startup world. Before joining Laurel Real Estate, she led the tri-state brand marketing team for Red Bull. Lauren also is an active member of Hotel Brokers International, receiving recognition as HBI’s New Associate of the Year in 2023 and Associate of the Year in 2024.
Lauren holds a BA from Georgetown University and a MBA from Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. She is an avid pianist who enjoys renovating her 1892 Victorian home with her husband and son in her spare time.