Founded by husband-and-wife team Chris and Lauren Dion, Selling Kiawah is built on genuine connection, proven expertise, and a shared love of coastal living. With over $231 million in closed transactions and hundreds of successful sales, we pair high-touch service with local knowledge that only comes from living and investing in the Charleston area for a combined twenty-three years.
Every client relationship begins the same way—by listening. Whether you’re exploring the market for the first time or refining your Kiawah Island real estate portfolio, we approach every step with care, transparency, and a strategy designed around you.
Lauren grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and Juris Doctor from Charleston School of Law. After graduating from law school and practicing family and criminal law, Lauren earned her real estate license in 2014.
Equipped with valuable sales experience at Kiawah Island Real Estate and a background in regime management on the island, Lauren joined the Akers Ellis real estate team in 2018. Lauren was named a 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Realtor® of Distinction for being in the top 1% of producing Charleston Realtors®. Recently, Lauren was also recognized in Top Agent Magazine and featured on the cover of Charleston Real Producers magazine.
She resides on Johns Island with her husband Chris, their daughter, two sons, and Golden Retriever Fenway. Lauren treasures family time and enjoys traveling, spending time on Lake Keowee, enjoying the beaches of Kiawah Island and working out/taking barre, and watching college football [Geaux Tigers!] and baseball.
In high school, Lauren was the pitcher for her softball team and a 4x MVP. She volunteers her time with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and represented the organization as the 2019 Woman of the Year, raising over $56,000 for the charity.
Volunteer at Her Kid's School, Traveling, and Sports
LSU Tigers
Family & Criminal Lawyer
Leukemia Lymphoma Society (2019 Woman of the Year)
