PROFESSIONAL ACCOLADES

• Five Star Real Estate Agent award winner 2020-2022
• Department of Real Estate Excellence Award 2020 and 2021
• California Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors
• Ranked Number One Top Buyer’s Agent for Sunset Beach, 2008

SPECIALTIES

• Areas of Focus: Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Long Beach

EDUCATION/LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• California Board of Realtor Estate License Number 01313104
• Certified Distressed Property Expert
• Certified Global Marketing Agent
• Certified Negotiation Expert
• Graduate Realtor Institute Certification
• University education in Advanced Family Studies and Gerontology

AFFILIATIONS

• Board of Trustees, International Surfing Museum, Huntington Beach
• Volunteer work for Assistance League, Casa Theresa, CHOC Children’s Hospital, Collette’s Children’s Home, Waggin Trails Rescue Foundation, and Women Helping Women
• Reagan Center, Young Americas Foundation

 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Lisa is amazing. I didn't know her till 3 months ago. I just randomly called one of her listings as I was curious about the price of the beachfront property. And that was the start of our interaction with this truly seasoned and professional individual. She shared with me lots of listings via email based on my preference. She then spent a few days showing us beach condos up and down Orange County that would help us decide what we liked. We finally narrowed it down to Laguna Beach. She claimed she was experienced and knew all the beach properties from Long Beach to Laguna Beach and she was so right. She has always been available for us, I mean 24 x 7. She would pull out the time on a 1 hr notice to drive down to Laguna to show us places. We finally found something we loved and then started the real process. I am a seasoned buyer and have been in escrows for over 20 years. Lisa is at a different level. She would email and text us and call us all throughout the process, keeping us updated on what is going on. With her experience, she was neither excessively communicating nor under. That is an art. Trust me. Did I tell you all this while she is in the middle of arranging a wedding for her daughter? Wow. She was on top of everything. It all ended wonderfully and I have the keys to my dream beach condo at Laguna Beach. Me and my wife are very happy to close this deal. All ended with keys and a welcome gift. If you are working with Lisa, enjoy the process and you can trust her judgment and professionalism. Thank you, Lisa.
-Buyer & Seller

I met Lisa at an open house and she was very helpful, insightful & knowledgeable about the current market. She came to my home and we listed my property. She helped me with very useful tips on what I could do to get the most amount of money for my home. She even helped with organizing the home and understood my needs. From the get-go, I could trust her knowing small details would be tended to. We listed the home but did not get the activity due to the market conditions. Her advice was to take it off the market, stage it, and put it back on the market. This made all of the difference in the world! When we did re-list the property we got an immediate offer but had a big issue with an un-permitted room. Lisa's patience, knowledge, and expertise got me through that hurdle. My home sold with what I can call a "challenging buyer". She organized and strategically delegated my up leg sale in the home I own now and made it all work. The time and involvement made her the true professional that she is. She cares about her clients and their bottom line. She is a true pleasure to work with. She also made the process fun! She is knowledgeable & skilled in negotiating. If Lisa was not my agent I would not be where I am today!
-Sue T.

A few years ago my husband Jason and I were in a tough situation with a condo we purchased in Huntington Beach, and we were looking for a knowledgeable Realtor® in the area to help give us advice as to whether we should list it for sale or not. Lisa was the most recognizable name and face in HB from all of her high-end listings on PCH, so we called her out of the blue and weren't sure if we would get a response. Lisa not only called back promptly but took the time to come to our home, review the situation with us, and give us an honest assessment instead of pushing to get the listing. Her advice helped us to achieve our financial goals over the past few years and helped us move to a much more desirable (and stress-free) home. I hold Lisa in high regard because of this experience, and because she really is a local in the area. She doesn't disappear after a transaction but instead, you see her in local businesses or even in a yoga class. If you want a Realtor® that will be in it with you for the long haul, Lisa is a great choice!
-Buyer & Seller

Lisa helped us make buying our dream home a reality. As an agent, she is so knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about Southern California real estate, and she works around the clock for her clients. Lisa was there for us every step of the way, from first finding our home to submitting the offer and counter-offers, to working with her amazing team on financing and escrow all the way through to our closing and all the myriad steps and paperwork in between. Buying a home is a very taxing and emotional process but Lisa makes it smooth and even enjoyable thanks to her expertise and willingness to go above and beyond for her clients. She fights for her clients and helps to make sure you get the best value and the highest quality and was always available to answer questions and help us navigate through the entire process. We could not have asked for a better agent to represent us and have a beautiful home to show for it!
-Buyer
 
I've worked with Lisa on Real Estate investments, remodeling, and sales for over 10 years. She is simply the best. Her hard work starts with getting to know her client's whole situation because home-buying is extremely personal, as it affects your family, finances, and future. In my most recent sale, she directed the finishing touches to make a few upgrades that would matter the most to prospective buyers, including hiring the best value contractor to get the job done properly, on time, and on budget. That set the stage for great photographs to market the property online and with traditional media supporting the open house. Bottom Line: She found the right buyer at the right price to get an offer in just a couple of days. I highly recommend Lisa as a Realtor® and Agent who knows not only the local OC market well, but also out-of-state investment opportunities for those looking to diversify their Real Estate portfolio.
-Seller

My wife and I met Lisa over 10 years ago at an Oceanfront open house. We were immediately impressed with her consummate professionalism and enthusiastic, sunny personality. Amazingly, she manages to publish a highly useful, regular Orange County real estate status newsletter which has kept us informed on the market. After many years in DC, we returned to California and renewed our relationship. Nothing has changed! She had kept us on her contact list and immediately jumped in to advise us in our quest for a property we were interested in. If anything, her responsiveness has increased and is lightning fast, supported with great creativity, business acumen, and market knowledge. If you want to get it done her astonishing work ethic and drive will sell your property at top price or find you the exact home you're longing for. Look no further than Lisa Karos for all your real estate needs.
-Buyer
 
Lisa is a top-notch Real Estate professional. She goes above and beyond to help her customers. We worked with Lisa to purchase a home in Huntington Beach. She guided us through the selection process making it a win for us. Her knowledge of the area was key in our buying the right house, especially because we were unfamiliar with the area. Without her, we likely would have made the wrong selection. After a few years, we decided to sell the house and Lisa again jumped into action. As our advocate, she had the house sold in two days at a price higher than we had ever expected. Lisa negotiates fiercely for her clients and is honest, assertive, and extremely knowledgeable of market conditions. Along with experience, Lisa has fantastic insight and instincts.
-Seller
 
There is something to be said about having a real estate agent, such as Lisa, who is willing to go the "extra mile." Lisa listed my home in SeaCliff Estates. I truly appreciated Lisa speaking directly with each real estate agent who had buyers and who wanted to preview my home. She arranged all of the showing times and dates. Following the showing, Lisa would immediately follow up with the agent to determine the buyer's interest. Lisa would then update me. Excellent communication. Although the escrow process was challenging, Lisa was very professional, patient, and a wonderful mediator. I highly recommend her. I will continue to work with Lisa as I look for a new home to purchase in the future.
-Francesca P.
 
My wife and I have leased a beautiful home from Lisa Karos last eleven years while operating a small business in Huntington Beach. We sold business recently and are going to retire to Colorado. Just wanted to congratulate Lisa for being the best Landlady anyone could ask for. Anytime a repair or upgrade was needed she attended to it quickly and without any gripes. And she has been very fair with rent as well. Jane and I both care for Lisa very much and wish her and their family the best going forward. Lisa has been in the real estate business in Huntington Beach for many years, and you could not ask for a more talented and dedicated person to represent your interests. We recommend her highly.
-Tenant
 
Lisa was our agent for the sale of our house and for the purchase of our new condo. She sold our house in less than 2 months and helped us find our condo in a timely manner so that we had very little downtime between transactions. All of this is in the middle of the Corona Virus Pandemic. All of us were in a panic trying to make things work. But Lisa kept her cool and made it all happen. Kudos also to the escrow company and especially Amber. I strongly recommend Lisa for the sale of your home or the purchase of your new one.
-Linda

From the first time I met Lisa at an open house for the home I ended up buying I could tell she was really on it. Throughout the process of us buying our home, Lisa was informative, straightforward, hard-working, and really on the ball. She represented the seller and me as the buyer in the transaction and in doing so she got me a better deal than if I had used another agent to purchase my home. I highly recommend her, she really knows her stuff and is quite the opposite of a lazy Agent!
-Buyer & Seller
 
Thank you for all the hard work you did for us behind the scenes, perhaps [much] of which we will never know, to make our transition so seamless. You made our 1031 exchange possible by first getting tenants out during a tricky time of a COVID shutdown. [then] you kept us on track and centered on the prize until escrow closed. Now is the time for our victory dance and celebration. Thanks for all you have done for us over the many years! We couldn’t have done this without you!
-Glenn & Cathie
 
Lisa is a very professional and knowledgeable real estate expert! She sold our home to very qualified buyers allowing our deal to close smoothly. She truly cares about her client. Lisa goes above and beyond to work with both buyers and sellers to create a seamless, successful real estate experience. Lisa has a phenomenal marketing team that will expose your property to an endless client market virtually and personally. Her creativity in “closing the deal” is like no other!
-Molly
 
Lisa is an expert in local area real estate. She made sure I understood the details of my home purchase and worked the negotiations tirelessly until I had the best possible terms. I met Lisa as someone new to the area and moving in the middle of a family crisis. I had a very complex situation and she persisted until we found the right solution for my needs. She made sure every step of the process happened correctly and timely. I highly recommend Lisa!
-Buyer
 
Mrs. Lisa helped me lease a home for me and my family. I am new to the area and have several questions about location, schools, and what my commute might be like. Mrs. Lisa took the time to answer all my questions and even sent me contact information for the utilities and such. Even after the contract was complete, she checked in and made sure I had everything I needed to move in. Thank You!
-Tenant

You couldn’t ask for a better agent to be on your side. Lisa is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and works too hard to understand you. She helped my wife and me find our dream home. Through the searching, negotiations, and closing she helped the process go as smoothly as possible. We couldn’t be happier and if we ever are in the market for a house again, we know who our agent is.
-Andrew K.
 
Lisa not only sold our house for us but she got over the asking price! She's a consummate professional who really cares about her client. Her knowledge and expertise are second to none and she "goes the extra mile" to make sure her client is informed of the process every step of the way. Her genuine concern gave us confidence, calmness, and peace. We also consider her a friend.
-April A.
 
Lisa is a very professional and knowledgeable real estate expert! She sold our home to very qualified buyers, allowing our deal to close smoothly. She truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to work with both buyers and sellers to create a seamless, successful real estate experience. Her creativity in 'closing the deal is like no other!
-Joe & Sherrie S.
 
If you want to sell your house and get it done without a hassle, Lisa is the one to use. She made this an extremely pleasant experience. In the end, I couldn't thank her enough for selling my house. I have sold and bought 4 houses, and this experience was the most pleasant. She is a great businesswoman and Realtor®. Thank you for being my Realtor®.
-Seller
 
If you are ready to sell your house today, a list with Lisa Karos! Lisa knows the neighborhood, is hard-working, positive, and very personable! She sold our house before the agent preview! There are a lot of good real estate agents out there but if you want the best go with Lisa Karos!
-Seller

It was a pleasure working with Lisa. She is very professional, accessible, knowledgeable, and very motivated. She was a tremendous help with the sale of our house in Huntington Beach. She will be our first call for any future real estate transactions.
-Buyer & Seller
 
Lisa was very knowledgeable about the city we were searching for a home in. She was friendly, efficient, and very helpful. We are extremely happy with our new home and will definitely share Lisa's contact information with friends and colleagues.
-Douglas P.
 
Lisa is a real go-getter, she is very nice and fun to work with. Has patients and understanding of buyers' needs. Very knowledgeable of Huntington Beach homes market. Would recommend her if you buying or selling your home.
-Tomy R.