About Lara Mayo

I moved to Tucson from San Diego in 2004 and quickly fell in love with the desert. I was immediately drawn to the mountains, canyons, and quiet beauty of this place. I raised my two (now grown-up) sons here. Tucson gave me the chance to show them adventure! We backpacked nearly every trail, off-roaded through backcountry terrain, and camped under the Arizona sky in more mountain ranges than I can count. Arizona is more than home, it’s where I chose to raise my family. It’s my favorite state in the country and I’m always ready to share why.

My background is as dynamic as it is purpose-driven: I’ve spent the past two decades as an entrepreneur. I’m a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner (with a goal of earning my black belt by 50!), I’m a horseback rider, trail runner, stargazer, and former musician. I’m also a certified trauma-informed coach who offers free coaching to those in need, and a longtime advocate for survivors of domestic violence. At the core of it all is a desire to help people feel safe, seen, and truly at home.

Now, I get to live in Tucson with the love of my life, Sonny - my husband, my best friend, and my creative partner in everything we do. We met later in life, and building a shared life grounded in faith, purpose, and service has been the greatest gift. Doing real estate together is something we both feel deeply called to. We see each home not just as a transaction, but as a step in someone’s greater story and we’re honored to be a part of it.

As a proud member of 1912 Realty, I aim to bring that same care and commitment into every client relationship. Finding a home isn’t just about loving where you live, it's about reconnecting with your why. Whether you’re planting roots, starting over, or searching for what’s next, I’ll walk beside you with honesty, compassion, and deep local insight.