If you’re looking for a real estate agent who will talk at you in clichés about “dream homes” and “hidden gems,” Adriane Lau is not your person. If you want an experienced, straight-talking advocate who’s been licensed since 2000, full-time since 2006, and has closed more than 1,300 transactions—you’re in the right place. With a degree in construction management, years of hands-on renovation experience, and a sharp eye for what’s worth fixing (an...