Lauren Traficanto has witnessed the ups and downs of the real estate market since launching her career seven years ago at the age of 21. While her start in the profession coincided with the nation’s financial downturn, the experience increased her capacity to confidently guide her clients through buying and selling in any economic climate. Her perseverance during the tough times paid off in 2013 when she topped her own personal best by generating $10 million in sales. As Traficanto describes it, that was “a turning point” in her career.