Lisa assisted us with the purchase of our home and demonstrated the perfect balance of skill and art. She led us through the technical and stepwise purchase process confidently (skill) and negotiated on our behalf and addressed all issues and options with nuanced response and credibility that reflect deep experience (art). Our purchase was on Camano Island, and not only did Lisa take us on the 90-minute drive to several appointments and meetings, she also did the research to ensure that she was knowledgeable about the requirements of that county (versus King County). We cannot say enough about Lisa and highly recommend her as a first-class real estate professional and a lovely human!

We've bought and sold twelve properties with six agents over the past ten years, and Lisa is "head and shoulders" above all the rest. Lisa does all of the things you'd expect from a top-notch agent, but it's not what she does, but the way she does it that sets her apart. She devoted time to get to know us & our needs and wants before and during our search, and she made us feel like we were her only clients throughout the entire process. Lisa isn't afraid to 'tell it like it is', and tactfully steered us away from properties that weren't suitable (thank goodness!). This was our first purchase of a new construction home, and Lisa guided us step by step and was a solid negotiator and advocate for us. All of this made a huge difference in our sanity, as we were buying remotely from North Carolina. We definitely lucked out in finding Lisa as our agent, and we feel like we gained a lifelong friend in the process!

Lisa was a fabulous partner in my extended four-year search for the perfect townhouse/condo. She was proactive in sending listings of interest to me, honest about the pros/cons of properties we saw, understanding of and attentive to what features I was seeking, and patient with me even when we’d return multiple times to properties that I ultimately decided weren’t for me. Lisa was also great at connecting with selling agents to quickly to follow up on questions I had and in advocating for me and my interests during the offer and final sale phases. She made what can be a stressful process really enjoyable. Lisa also helped me previously sell my home, and I recommend her without any hesitation to anyone considering buying or selling.

Lisa is super organized, she created a timetable for us, she is a strong negotiator and looked out for our best interests, and she understands what to prioritize. Everything happened according to plan and on schedule without any surprises. She also took into account the needs of our family and she was sensitive to our varied commitments. We highly recommend Lisa Novak!

We worked with Lisa when purchasing a new property in Issaquah. She was representing the seller side and was absolutely amazing to work with. Great communication and did a great job negotiating with my agent to reach a deal that made sense for both sides. I would be happy to do more business with Lisa in the future!

My husband and I worked with Lisa to purchase our first single family home, along with the sale of our condo, about 6 months ago. After having the time to reflect on the entirety of the experience and support that Lisa provided throughout the buying and selling process, I would highly recommend her to anyone in the Seattle market looking to work with an agent you can trust. Lisa is extremely responsive, shares her honest opinion to help you manage expectations around the buying and selling processes and overall at the end of the process Lisa truly became one of the family. Regardless of your price range or location in Seattle, I would recommend connecting with Lisa initially to work with her as your main agent or look for her advise on another potential agent to recommend if she feels she's not the best fit for the location/project as she's extremely well connected in the Seattle real estate market.

There is no way we would have been able to survive this crazy sellers' market without Lisa. She kept us steady and guided us through this process - listening to our frustrations and urging us forward. She made us feel like her only clients, answering texts immediately and notifying us of new homes as they hit the market so that we were some of the first few to walk through. Lisa knows this business and is a skilled negotiator and has an eye for the potential of a property. She helped us to pinpoint what we were really looking for, and what we would be willing to compromise on. With her help, and because of her, we were able to close on our home. Even after closing, she is quick to respond with recommendations for incredible contractors to help us make our house a home. We cannot recommend Lisa highly enough. She is a great person and an outstanding realtor.

Lisa sweat all the details with our vacation home purchase, including making the 3 hour round trip drive twice for showings and inspections. She inspired complete confidence that our interests would be represented and never missed a single follow-up by text or phone. She's among the best agents I've had the pleasure to work with on the buy-side (or any side!).

We interviewed two separate agents and chose Lisa for her honesty, expertise and ability to recommend what did and didn’t need to be done to the house in a way that felt like a great partnership. We also utilized the Compass Concierge services - which had vendors we already knew were amazing! Lisa is also fun which I felt was important when things would get intense. And the topping on the cake, she builds great relationships with the other realtors and is a wicked great negotiator!! We were so happy with our result! Sold in 10 hours with multiple offers, for 6.25% over asking price, and even when closing got bumpy she was right there in it!

I worked with Lisa on the recent sale of my home and also on the quest for a downsizing option. With respect to the sale, Lisa did an amazing job representing my house and listening to me when I had concerns or issues I wanted addressed. She engaged a videographer to make a fabulous video of the property and of the neighborhood, as we wanted to capitalize on its family friendly and walkable nature. She followed up with a great marketing strategy, getting that video, along with the additional listing information, out on social media to generate interest. We had an impressive number of people come through the 2 open houses as a result and managed to sell the house in just 4 days! That's what happens when it's done right! In my search for a condo or townhouse, Lisa spent so much time with me. We looked at every conceivable option out there to help figure out what might be the most suitable. As I was doing this without any additional assistance, it was really nice to have someone be able to offer me honest feedback. There was no pressure to pursue any of the options, and, ultimately, when I decided to rent instead, she was completely understanding. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.