Laura Huntsman
Real Estate Agent (Broker/Salesperson)
Princeton NJ

Laura relocated to Princeton in 1983, having previously lived in Boston, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. She completed her education at The National Cathedral School for Girls and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Psychology, and Theatre from The College of William & Mary. She furthered her studies with a Master’s degree in Theatre from The University of Virginia and engaged in post-graduate training at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. Over the next two decades, Laura built a successful career as an actress and director, performing in notable venues such as the McCarter Theatre in Princeton (1983-1999) and the Williamstown Theatre Festival, as well as in New York City.

In addition to her performance work, Laura has held academic positions at Marymount Manhattan College, The College of New Jersey, and Princeton University. In 1989, she founded The McCarter Theatre Youth Conservatory and Training Wing, serving as its first Education Director and Master Acting Teacher for many years. Following the birth of her son, Laura transitioned to a full-time career in real estate, where she has excelled for over 22 years as a top-producing Realtor®.

Laura achieved a significant milestone in 2021 by listing and selling the highest-priced property in Princeton, a feat she has accomplished in previous years as well. Her diverse background includes familial connections to notable figures, such as her grandmother, a cousin of Ernest Hemingway, and her father, who hails from the prominent political Huntsman family in Utah. This unique heritage informs her vibrant personality and multifaceted skill set, which she applies to her real estate practice.

Laura possesses exceptional analytical abilities, adept at diagnosing data, assessing key stakeholders, and identifying potential challenges. Her strong negotiation skills, honed through years of global travel with her family—her stepfather was a newspaper owner and served on the Board of the Associated Press—enhance her effectiveness in the field. Surrounded by influential actors, directors, journalists, and politicians during her upbringing, Laura has developed a distinctive approach to her work, characterized by intelligence, humor, and thoroughness.

Integrity and discretion are cornerstones of Laura's professional ethos. She is dedicated to providing each client with a personalized, concierge-level service, ensuring unwavering commitment and loyalty throughout the buying or selling process. Notably, Laura does not employ an assistant; clients receive her full attention and expertise at all times.

Laura's husband, Steve LeMenager, is a professional college admissions consultant and the President and Founder of Edvice, an international consulting firm. With decades of experience as the Director of Admissions at Princeton University and as an honorary member of Princeton's Class of 1983, he guides families through the complexities of college admissions. Together, Laura and Steve have one son who attended Princeton Day School and Colorado College, along with their dogs (including terriers) and a white Norwegian Fjord horse named Silas.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Laura has served on the Board of Trustees of The Arts Council of Princeton and currently holds the position of President of the Board at the Whole Earth Center, an organic natural foods store in Princeton that was established as a non-profit grocery on the first Earth Day in 1970.