Jon Varsano – Real Estate Broker
Jon Varsano is the Founder, President, and Broker of Vars Real Estate, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage serving Greater Los Angeles. Since founding the company in 2011, he has built a reputation for providing strategic guidance and personalized service to landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, investors, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations throughout the region. With more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience and over three decades as a California licensed real estate broker, Jon has represented clients across retail, office, industrial, medical, mixed-use, automotive, and investment properties.
Jon’s real estate career began by managing a family-owned portfolio of commercial investment properties, providing him with firsthand experience in ownership, leasing, property management, acquisitions, and asset operations. He later joined Grubb & Ellis as an Associate Vice President in the Retail Group, where he specialized in the leasing and acquisition of commercial retail properties throughout Southern California. He also served as Director of Acquisitions for Progressive Real Estate before founding Vars Real Estate.
Earlier in his career, Jon was President of Automated Laundry Systems, where he managed the sales, operations, and growth of a commercial laundry equipment distributorship and business brokerage. He later founded Web Retool, a web development and digital marketing company serving the real estate industry. Through Web Retool, he taught website development and online marketing workshops for Keller Williams Realty offices throughout Southern California while also training web designers and marketing professionals.
Throughout his career, Jon has remained committed to education and mentoring. He has trained newly licensed real estate agents, transaction coordinators, assistants, interns, and administrative professionals while delivering presentations to business organizations, networking groups, and community organizations. His practical, hands-on approach emphasizes professionalism, ethics, negotiation, and real-world application.
Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an Accounting concentration from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed additional studies in investments, architecture, and stock market analysis at Cambridge University in England. He has been licensed as a California Real Estate Broker since 1993.
An active community leader, Jon has served as Treasurer of the Yucca Corridor Coalition, President and Founder of the El Rincon Elementary School Booster Club, a member of the Culver City Unified School District Bond Oversight Committee, and Chairperson of Temple Akiba’s Meals for the Needy Mitzvah Day program. He has also supported numerous school booster clubs, PTAs, local business organizations, and community initiatives throughout his career.
Professionally, Jon is a member of AIR CRE, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS®, the California Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®.
Outside of real estate, Jon enjoys skiing, cycling, soccer, hiking, golf, and photography. A former AYSO youth soccer coach, he continues to value teamwork, leadership, and community involvement both professionally and personally.
Lauren Varsano – Office Manager
Lauren Varsano has served as Office Manager of Vars Real Estate since 2017 and plays a key role in the firm’s daily operations. She oversees administrative functions, supports the brokerage and property management divisions, and helps ensure every client receives the responsive, personalized service that defines the Vars Real Estate experience.
Prior to joining the company, Lauren built a successful career in the entertainment industry. After relocating to Los Angeles in 1996, she worked for Geffen Records before joining EMG Music Clearance, where she managed music licensing projects for HBO, Showtime, and other premium television networks. She later worked in the sales division of Carlton America, assisting with the distribution of made-for-television films. These positions strengthened her expertise in project coordination, client relations, and managing complex business operations.
Lauren also brings more than 20 years of experience in residential and commercial property management. Her background includes the management of multifamily properties, office buildings, light industrial facilities, and single-family homes, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the operational and service needs of both property owners and tenants.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lauren has been actively involved in the community through service on the Temple Akiba Board of Trustees and support of numerous local charitable organizations.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time at the beach, playing mahjong, attending concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, exploring Southern California’s live music scene, and creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Together, Jon and Lauren are committed to building lasting relationships through integrity, responsiveness, and personalized service. Their hands-on approach has helped Vars Real Estate earn the trust of property owners, investors, tenants, and business owners throughout Los Angeles for more than three decades.