About Layne.

I began my real estate career here on the Central Coast of California in 2013, first as a salesperson and then obtained by Broker’s License in 2018. Having lived in numerous neighborhoods of SLO County, I have a unique perspective of the area that I help clients buy and sell property in.

I joined Link Real Estate Group, a Brokerage that aligns with my core values, at its inception in 2022. Link was built on a foundation of professionalism, trust and custom property solutions tailored to each client we serve.

I am an experienced Property Manager and particularly enjoy working with Investors that are looking to start or add to their portfolios. Always current on Landlord/Tenant laws, I am a great asset to have on your side, especially when buying or selling a tenant occupied property. Let me find that return you are looking for and then help protect your investment with Link Real Estate Groups full property management service.

Honesty, integrity and a true passion for Real Estate has helped my reputation as a qualified REALTOR® quickly rise. Whether you are a first time home buyer or an experienced investor, I am here to work diligently on your behalf every step of the transaction.

Reach out today and let me exceed your expectations.

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My other loves.

Family.

My husband and I are delighted that our cats allow us to live with them here in San Luis Obispo.
Community.

I am grateful for a schedule that allows me to give time to my community, much of which is spent in support of the SLO Food Bank.
Soccer.

Between coaching and playing, I’m often found out on the pitch. Go CCU Mustangs!
Travel.

While everyday feels like a vacation on the Central Coast, I love exploring new places.

What people are saying

“Layne is an outstanding real estate professional. She's helped us with the selling and buying of two properties, along with property management services. She is super knowledgeable, extremely responsive and has a great eye for detail. She has excellent working relationships with related professionals (escrow company, home inspection, selling agent, etc), which made our buying process as smooth as it could be! Highly recommended.”
-Susan and Christine Y. purchased in San Luis Obispo
“Layne has assisted us with the purchase of two homes on the Central Coast now and I would highly recommend her to any family member or friend looking to buy or sell. She assisted us with our first home purchase in 2021 and was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. Layne is certainly an expert in her field and maintains the highest level of ethics in the property business, all while having a genuinely good time. We so appreciate Layne and having her as our agent!”
-Caroline & Manny A. purchased in Santa Margarita
As first-time home buyers, we knew we needed a well-connected, knowledgeable, and meticulous real estate agent. After polling some of our local friends on who might be a good fit for us, one name kept rising to the top: Layne! From that initial conversation, we knew we were in the best hands... and after working with her for just a couple of days, we knew we hit the JACKPOT! She's honest, realistic, and warm. We immediately respected her expertise in the local market. She's also the type of agent who takes the time to get to know you, really listens to you, and works day and night to support you on the home-hunting search. She went above and beyond to identify potential homes we might like, to meet us at open houses, and to send us more detailed information on those homes. Then, when we were ready to submit an offer, she was so on top of it. She coached us on how to make an offer that would be competitive. Then, she took the reigns. Offers are A LOT of paperwork and as a Type A person I knew I would need someone who would be incredibly detailed and diligent. That's Layne -- she was so quick at putting offers together that were meticulously organized, detailed, and accurate. In total, we put two offers on two different houses in a 2-month timespan. We got the second one - our DREAM home! This is all thanks to Layne. She met us to tour the house the day it went on the market (Monday), she submitted our offer on Wednesday (with full pre-approval from our lender), and we signed the papers for our home on Friday. It was a dream of an experience and we owe it all to Layne. It was hands-down the best experience we could have ever imagined as first-time home buyers. She's our agent for life.
-Leslie and Seamus purchased in Cayucos
“We met Layne through friends we trust and who appreciate great service. Layne was responsive, patient, and communicated clearly from the moment we met her. Before, during and after our home purchase, Layne was proactive and took care of numerous things we never would have thought of. Once the purchase process began, she really started showing her value and gave us confidence that everything would go smoothly and stay on the timeline. Here’s what we valued with Layne: attention to details, ability to translate our rambling thoughts into exactly what we wanted, and a piece of mind. She’s very easy and enjoyable to work with, we highly recommend her.”
-Jen & Eric B. purchased in Los Osos
“Layne absolutely knocked it out of the park with my home buying experience! She was prompt at responding to any question that I had and provided extremely valuable insight every step along the way. I can not express how happy I am with the job that she did. She was fighting for me every step of the way! She made home buying a genuinely pleasant experience. I would highly, HIGHLY recommend her if you are considering homes in San Luis Obispo County.”
-Eric S. purchased in San Luis obispo
“This was my 3rd time hiring a realtor, this time as a listing agent. Layne is the real deal. Her experience, professionalism, confidence and positivity really shined. She is very responsive, extremely organized and a delight to work with. I would absolutely hire her again in the future.”
-Matt N. sold in San Luis Obispo
“Layne was invaluable during the home buying process - whether it was helping me understand jargon, ushering me through the process or finding me the perfect home. I couldn't have asked for a better agent. She was always accessible and professional. I wouldn't have survived this process without her!”
-Roxanne R. purchased in San Luis Obispo
“Literally the entire home buying experience with Layne Smith could not have been made any easier, smoother or less stressful. She was right there each and every step of the way to answer all our questions and provide us with honest answers. Thanks Layne you’re the best! If you want a smooth painless process with a knowledgeable hard working honest efficient realtor, call Layne.”
-Claire and William T. purchased in Morro Bay
“I've bought a house, sold a house and rented a house using Layne Smith. She is my one stop shop for all real estate needs. If you're looking for someone to treat you like a customer go somewhere else. If you're looking for someone to treat you like a friend and a partner, call Layne.”
-Joel H. sold in Arroyo Grande, purchased in Los Osos
“When my husband and I decided to move from Colorado to San Luis Obispo, Layne was our "Ambassador to SLO" and we are grateful to her for so many things. She truly cared about getting to know us and understanding our wants, needs and desires. She shared her love for SLO, while at the same time shared a realistic picture. Layne was always quick and thorough in her responses to emails and phone calls, and she was organized and on top of everything...and all that with a great sense of humor! She educated us on how the CA real estate market operates, which is very different from the CO and TX markets where we have owned homes before. We are thrilled with our home, thrilled with San Luis Obispo, and grateful to have worked with Layne.“
Jenice C. purchased in San Luis Obispo
“Layne was amazing throughout the buying process! As first time home buyers we had a ton of questions and she made herself available whenever we needed her to make sure we had what we needed and were up to date on any progress or open tasks. She was a great communicator and advocate for us with the other parties. You want Layne on your team. We love our new home, but if we do ever decide to hit the market again, Layne will be the first person I call!”
-Spencer T and Kelsea W. purchased in San Luis Obispo
“I had a great experience with Layne, first as the property manager of a rental house in SLO since I live out of town. She was great; honest, straightforward and very helpful. And always quick to reply. So it was a no-brainer to engage her as the selling agent when I was ready to sell the rental. I was unsure what to expect with the process as I have never sold a home before. She made it especially easy, for which I am most grateful.”
-Christine Y. sold in San Luis Obispo
“Layne was exceptional. Great understanding of the neighbors, the market, and in our case, the rental market.”
-Tim J. purchased in San Luis Obispo
“I had a great experience & would highly recommend them when looking for a property management company in SLO. Layne was my property manager for just over 2.5 years and also helped managed us through the property sale process. She was very informative, friendly & thorough when educating my wife & I on our tenant rights and abilities. Not to mention how responsive she was to our needs. She always gave us ample heads up when service appointments were scheduled on the property & communicated to us each step along the way. Not an easy task for anyone involved in a tenant occupied property sale during COVID however we were grateful for Layne's above and beyond service to us. All protocols were followed & she was very reasonable throughout the entire process. THANK YOU!”
-Ryan M. rented in San Luis Obispo
“Layne is the best realtor out there! She worked so hard for us and got us a beautiful home that we love! She is very patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping people get their dream home.”
-Beth and Eric L. purchased in Los Osos
“We had previously worked with several other realtors and Layne was miles above and beyond others we had worked with. She led us through reasonable asks and offers and they always turned out in our favor. Additionally, Layne was always available for ANY and ALL of our questions (no matter how small). We worked with her to sell and buy and would do it again in a heartbeat. We would recommend Layne to absolutely anyone who wants quality, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable service!”
-Kristen B. sold in Grover Beach, purchased in Arroyo Grande
"She’s extremely efficient, dedicated to her clients and gets the job done fast!”
-Erica C. sold in Atascadero
“Layne made buying a home such a remarkable experience. We spent 8 months looking, physically toured 18 houses together, and communicated via e-mails, texts and phone calls countless times. She translated all the real-estate lingo into terms we could actually understand, went above and beyond to make sure that we were able to tour houses around our schedules, was extremely knowledgeable about everything we were looking for and when it was time to make a deal, she was there to take care of everything. I could not have asked for a better all around realtor to help buy my first home!!”
-Kory and Evan K. purchased in Templeton
“Layne was amazing! Very experienced and knows the area so well! She walked me through everything I needed to know at its appropriate time without it being overwhelming. Layne quickly understood what I was looking for and was honest throughout the whole process. She was always available to talk on the phone when I had questions and was very fast to find available houses for me. I am so happy with my journey and experience of purchasing my first home. I couldn't have done it without Layne. SHE ROCKS!”
-Barbara W. purchased in San Luis Obispo
“Layne helped make a stressful and uncertain situation easy and enjoyable. Her ability to clarify in simple terms complex issues and her sense of compassion and humor were very appreciated.”
-Clint and Molly B. purchased in Atascadero
Layne worked us us when we purchased 8 years ago and continued to support us through the recommendations of various local contractors for different needs through our ownership and the small of our home. Layne's energy, straight forward approach and guidance was very helpful and her ability to help us accomplish this transaction, while being located afar went above and beyond. We are so glad our friends recommended her to us.
-Kristi and Jeff B. sold in Los Osos

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About Layne.

Family.

Community.

Soccer.

Travel.

Link with Layne