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Lisa Mathena Wins Alignable’s 2023 Milton Businessperson of the Year Award
The largest online referral network for small businesses, Alignable.com has announced the results of its national search for leaders who’ve gone above and beyond guiding peers and supporting their local communities. Alignable has announced Lisa Mathena as the winner of its Local Businessperson of the Year for 2023 for the Milton Alignable network.
Mathena, a longtime Milton resident who is principle broker and owner of The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., said “Milton is the kind of community that rallies around its members and we all work together to cross-promote each other’s business. While I’m thrilled to receive this award, it’s really a testament to our entire community.”
This is Mathena’s second Alignable award; she was also named Local Businessperson of the Year for 2021 by the Milton Alignable network..
Alignable is an online network that hosts more than 7 million members, and millions of connections across more than 35,000 local communities. Members use Alignable to get industry answers, connect with other businesses local or nationwide, and increase buzz for their business.With 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and rated as one of America's Top 100 Agents. She was recently honored as RateMyAgent’s Agent of the Year for the state of Delaware and Sussex County. Lisa holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (REN) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. Lisa has also received the prestigious FiveStar Award every year since 2019.
For the past year, Mathena has served on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Association of Realtors (DAR) and was recently appointed to serve again in 2023.
Since 2019, Mathena has been an active member of the Board of Directors of the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR).
An independently owned and operated brokerage, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www. LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232 or 855-334-6673.For more information about the Alignable platform, visit www.Alignable.com.For Immediate Release
Lisa Mathena Named 2023 Agent of the Year In Delaware
RateMyAgent, the easiest client review and digital marketing platform for real estate professionals, has announced Lisa Mathena of Milton, Delaware as the winner of its Agent of the Year Award for the entire state of Delaware in 2023. Mathena was ranked #1 in the entire state, and was the Agent of the Year in Sussex County.
Mathena, who is principle broker and owner of The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., said “Throughout my career I have always made customer service, ethics and professionalism my top priority. I am incredibly grateful to my clients, and this award is a testament to the trust they have placed in me.” Mathena also was honored in 2022 by RateMyAgent as a Top 10 Agent in Delaware as well as a Top 5 Agent in Sussex County.
The Agent of the Year Awards are the first industry-wide awards based on client satisfaction rather than sales volume. Client reviews provide powerful proof of an agent’s trust, transparency and authenticity when dealing with clients. These awards celebrate Agents and Realtors® who create remarkable client experience throughout the entire real estate transaction process.
Eligibility for these awards is open to any real estate professional using the RateMyAgent platform for collecting client reviews, irrespective of whether they make use of RateMyAgent’s extensive features.
With 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and rated as one of America's Top 100 Agents. Lisa holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (REN) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. Lisa has also received the prestigious FiveStar Award every year since 2019.
For the past year, Mathena has served on the Board of Directors of the Delaware Association of Realtors (DAR) and was recently appointed to serve again in 2023.
Since 2019, Mathena has been an active member of the Board of Directors of the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR).
An independently owned and operated brokerage, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www. LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232 or 855-334-6673.
For more information about the RateMyAgent platform, visit www.RateMyAgent.com.For Immediate Release
Claudia Sosa-Ducoté Joins The Lisa Mathena Group
Lisa Mathena is pleased to announce that Claudia Sosa-Ducoté has joined The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. as a sales associate.
“We are pleased to announce that Claudia has joined our team of outstanding professionals,” said Lisa Mathena. “The combination of both The Lisa Mathena Group and Claudia’s unique skills, knowledge and experience serves to provide the highest level of service to our buyers and sellers.”
Formerly affiliated with the Linda Vista real estate firm in Seaford, DE, Claudia is a 14-year veteran of the real estate profession specializing in working with first-time homebuyers and investors. Claudia strives to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction, ensuring that her clients’ real estate experience is stress-free and successful. She is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Delaware Association of REALTORS®, and the Sussex County Association of REALTORS®.
A native of Argentina, Claudia has dedicated 23 years to helping clients as a travel agent and has earned the trust of the community, especially the Hispanic community. She is multi-lingual, with bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish and English, as well as a professional working proficiency in Portuguese, Italian and French. Claudia holds a degree in Tourism and Hospitality from the School of Tourism and Hospitality Montes Pacheco in Cordoba, Argentina, and her extensive background in Tourism and Hospitality enabled her to find immediate success when she emigrated to the United States in 2000. Working in Bethesda, MD for Dan Travel as well as managing a travel agency in Georgetown, DE gave her the skills necessary to open her own travel agency, Claudia Homes And Travel, which she still operates.
In addition to her real estate and travel career, Claudia spent 10 years in the banking/financial services industry, and also worked for the State of Delaware for several years in a variety of roles. Claudia also holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, and studied Psychology at the University of Cordoba, Argentina.
Claudia, her husband Mark and their 2 children are residents of Milton.
Claudia can be reached at 240-988-0929 or via email at Claudia@LisaMathena.com.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize, or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism. For more information about The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. is committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management, and asset management services. For more information about The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., visit www.lisamathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
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Lisa Mathena Named Five Star Real Estate Professional for 2020
MILTON, DE – August 10, 2021 – The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Mathena has achieved the coveted Five Star Real Estate Professional status for 2021. Mathena is a 3-time winner, having also received the Five Star designation in 2019 and 2020. According to Mathena, “The FIVE STAR Professional Program is the only service award based on a combination of direct client and industry professional feedback, and I am incredibly grateful to my clients as well as my peers for their input.”
Award candidates are identified through evaluations completed by consumers. To receive the Five Star Real Estate Agent award, a real estate agent must satisfy five objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with real estate agents who provide quality services to their clients. The award process is conducted annually in each market. This award is limited to just 7 percent of all professionals within a specific industry and market area. Real estate agents do not pay a fee to be included in the evaluation process or to be named as a FIVE STAR Real Estate Professional.
“I consider it a real privilege to achieve Five Star Professional status again, and it is a testament to the high value I place on outstanding customer service, ethics and professionalism”, said Mathena.
With nearly 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2019 Lisa was named one of America's Top 100 Agents. Lisa holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country.
Mathena has been an active member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) since 1996, serving on a number of its committees including the Grievance Committee which she also chaired, and the Professional Standards Committee. Mathena was appointed to SCAOR’s Board of Directors in 2019 and continues to serve as an active Board member.
The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Real Trends. An independently owned and operated brokerage, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232 or 855-334-6673. For more information about the Five Star Professional program, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.For Immediate Release
Michelle Wesley-Ford Joins The Lisa Mathena Group
Lisa Mathena is pleased to announce that Michelle Wesley-Ford has joined The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. as a sales associate.
“We are pleased to announce that Michelle has joined our team of outstanding professionals,” said Lisa Mathena. “The combination of both The Lisa Mathena Group and Michelle’s unique skills, knowledge and experience serves to provide the highest level of service to our buyers and sellers.”
Wesley-Ford specializes in the Sussex County residential real estate market, and strives to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction, ensuring that her clients’ real estate experience is stress-free and successful. She is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Delaware Association of REALTORS®, and the Sussex County Association of REALTORS®.
Prior to her real estate career, Michelle worked for over 30 years as a marketing and public relations specialist for a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations in the Washington, D.C. area. She received both a Bachelor of Arts degree and an MBA from George Washington University. A longtime resident of the DC-Northern Virginia area, Michelle and her husband Christopher now reside in Millsboro.
Michelle can be reached at 703-298-2029 or via email at michelle@lisamathena.com.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize, or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism. For more information about The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. is committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management, and asset management services. For more information about The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., visit www.lisamathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
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Lisa Mathena Launches Local Community Connection Site “Lisa Goes Local”
GEORGETOWN, DE – February 1, 2021 – Lisa Mathena is pleased to announce that The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., an independently owned and operated real estate brokerage firm based in Sussex County, Delaware, is now a member of the Parkbench network and has launched a new neighborhood connection website, www.LisaGoesLocal.com. This new venture is designed to help small business owners promote themselves and attract more customers online by offering free, hyperlocal marketing and exposure.
According to Mathena, “We believe local businesses are the key to building stronger, healthier, more profitable communities that people want to live in. Overall, the mission of LisaGoesLocal.com is to encourage more people to shop local and support their neighborhood everyday. One of the ways we promote our local businesses is by conducting a video interview with the business owner, which we showcase online and cross-promote with the business owner.”
The business owner gets a free Parkbench account and listing, where they can promote special offers, coupons, etc. The Lisa Mathena Group is the exclusive community sponsor for the Parkbench neighborhood sites in Milton, Millsboro, Milford/Slaughter Beach, Lewes, and Lincoln. “The business owners and residents of these communities now have this powerful and free local platform”, added Mathena.
And the local business community is embracing the free help. Interviews already conducted and available online include Gallery 37 in Milford, Downtown Milford Incorporated, Just Like Home Pet Sitting, Frantic Frets Music & Antiques in Milton, with more to come including Po Boys restaurant in Milton, Benvenuto in Milford, local banking and mortgage lenders and others. Users can find local deals, events, and read neighborhood news quickly and easily. Visit www.LisaGoesLocal.com to be connected to your community.
Founded in 2012, Parkbench’s rapidly growing network now includes 10,000 neighborhoods in all 50 US states and across North America. Each network website is sponsored exclusively by one local realtor selected because of their attitude, community involvement and local expertise.
With nearly 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware from 2015 through 2020 by REAL Trends.
The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. is committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and asset management services. For more information about The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., visit www.lisamathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
For more information about the Parkbench network, visit www.Parkbench.com.
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Lisa Mathena Named To America's Top 100 Agents For 2020
The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. is pleased to announce Lisa Mathena has again been selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents® for 2020. Selection to America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most esteemed and skilled Real Estate Agents and Brokers with a history of routinely selling homes above market value.
According to Mathena, “Only the Top 100 qualifying Real Estate Professionals in each region receive this honor, and I am extremely humbled to be selected for membership in 2020.” The Lisa Mathena Group recently opened their own independently owned and operated real estate brokerage firm based in Sussex County, serving the state of Delaware.
Members are selected through a comprehensive multi-phase selection process involving proprietary algorithms using advanced data analytics to assess a broad array of criteria and data for each candidate, including (but not limited to) the Real Estate Professional's total yearly sales volume, notable above market value sales, luxury home sales, efficiency rating for closing sales, lifetime professional experience, client satisfaction ratings, and other notable recognitions, among many other proprietary factors. Based on these criteria, a measure/rating for each Real Estate Professional is established indicating their relative effectiveness in closing high-value sales above market value in comparison to other Real Estate Professionals in their region. Accordingly, the most efficient and effective Real Estate Professionals among the community are then identified for selection among America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents®.
“With these extremely high standards for selection, less than one percent (1%) of active Real Estate Professionals in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of Real Estate Agents and Brokers in the community. I consider it a privilege, and it is a real testament to the high value I place on outstanding customer service, ethics and professionalism”, said Mathena.
With nearly 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of REALTORS® nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2019 Lisa was named one of America's Top 100 Agents. Lisa achieved Five Star Professional Status for 2019 and 2020. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country.
Mathena has been an active REALTOR® member of the Kent County Association of REALTORS® since 1992. She has been an active REALTOR® member of Sussex County Association of REALTORS® (SCAOR) since 1996, serving on several committees including the Grievance Committee which she also chaired, and the Professional Standards Committee. Mathena was appointed to SCAOR’s Board of Directors in 2019 and continues to serve as an active Board member.
The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware from 2015 through 2020 by REAL Trends. The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing.
Whether you are a prospective tenant, property owner, first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism. For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
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The Lisa Mathena Group Opens New Brokerage Firm
GEORGETOWN, DE – September 1, 2020 – Lisa Mathena is pleased to announce that The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. is now an independently owned and operated real estate brokerage firm based in Sussex County, serving the state of Delaware.
“I’ve been in this business nearly 30 years, and periodically I would contemplate opening my own brokerage”, said Mathena. “Call it fate, but when 2020 arrived, the timing just seemed right for us to take a giant leap of faith”, said Mathena, a native Delawarean and longtime resident of Milton. “The benefits of having our own firm include the ability to be innovative in our approach, the freedom to make decisions that are crucial to everyone’s success, and the ability to grow as a team.”
An immediate example of the new brokerage’s impact is the opening of a Property Management Division. According to Mathena, the new division will handle long-term rentals and management, not short-term or vacation rentals. Said Mathena, “There are plenty of firms who handle vacation and short-term rentals very effectively. Most of our inquiries about Property Management are from property owners who own one or more residential properties that they are seeking to rent on a long-term basis. Our Property Management Division led by Donna Girod offers a variety of options to help homeowners achieve their goal including our HOMEWATCH program which gives out of town property owners peace of mind by having us keep an eye on their property.”
In addition to Mathena, The Lisa Mathena Group consists of Donna Girod of Milton, Director of Property Management, Dean Donovan of Milford, Felecia Duggins of Dover and Neil Elmore of Georgetown, along with administrative staff including Transaction Coordinator Debby Queitsch, Property Management Assistant Pattie Chille and Marketing Coordinator Kim Butler.
The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware from 2015 through 2020 by REAL Trends. The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing.
With nearly 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2019 Lisa was named one of America's Top 100 Agents. Lisa achieved Five Star Professional Status for 2019 and 2020. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country.
Mathena has been an active REALTOR® member of the Kent County Association of REALTORS® since 1992. She has been an active REALTOR® member of Sussex County Association of REALTORS® (SCAOR) since 1996, serving on several committees including the Grievance Committee which she also chaired, and the Professional Standards Committee. Mathena was appointed to SCAOR’s Board of Directors in 2019 and continues to serve as an active Board member.
Whether you are a prospective tenant, property owner, first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism. For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc. is committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and asset management services. For more information about The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc., visit www.lisamathena.com or call 855-334-6637.
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The Lisa Mathena Group Named REALTrends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals for 2020
MILTON, DE – June 26, 2020 – Lisa Mathena is pleased to announce that The Lisa Mathena Group of Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate has achieved the coveted 2020 REAL Trends/Tom Ferry America's Best Real Estate Professionals ranking for 2020, a ranking they have qualified for every year since 2015. More than 14,500 real estate professionals from every state are featured. To qualify for inclusion, an individual agent must have closed at least 50 transaction sides or $20 million in sales volume in 2019. For real estate agent teams, the minimum is 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume.
“I consider it a real privilege to achieve America’s Best status again,” said Mathena, a Milton resident. “To be selected as America’s Best for the 6th consecutive year is a testament to the high value our team places on outstanding customer service, ethics and professionalism. The recognition for this achievement is well-deserved, and I am extremely proud to work with these fine individuals.”
In addition to Mathena, The Lisa Mathena Group consists of Donna Girod of Milton, Dean Donovan of Milford, Felecia Duggins of Dover and Neal Elmore of Georgetown. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware from 2015 through 2020 by REAL Trends. The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio
According to Steve Murray, president of REALTrends, "Those individual agents and teams who make up the 2020 America’s Best Real Estate Professionals represent only about 1.5% of all Realtors® in the country, yet account for over 10% of the closed transactions and more than 16% of all the sales volume closed last year.” The rankings are compiled based on surveys from virtually every nationally branded network, many state and local associations of Realtors®, MLSs, all applicants from past years’ rankings, and the 900 largest brokerage firms in the United States. Verification from an independent source is required for all submissions. In addition, REAL Trends senior staff reviews every submission for completeness and accuracy.
With nearly 30 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2019 Lisa was named one of America's Top 100 Agents. Lisa achieved Five Star Professional Status for 2019 and 2020. She holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS®) designation, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) certification, and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country.
Mathena has been an active member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) since 1996, serving on several committees including the Grievance Committee which she also chaired, and the Professional Standards Committee. Mathena was appointed to SCAOR’s Board of Directors in 2019 and continues to serve as an active Board member.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism. For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232. For more information about REALTrends America’s Best program, visit www.realtrends.com.
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Lisa Mathena Appointed To Board of Directors of Sussex Co. Assoc. of Realtors
The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Mathena of Patterson Schwartz Real Estate has been appointed to the Sussex County Association of Realtors Board of Directors for 2020. The installation of officers and directors was held Friday, January 10, 2020 at The Clubhouse at Baywood Greens in Longneck.
“I am honored to serve my fellow Realtors, and look forward to having the opportunity to make a difference,” said Mathena.
A 28-year veteran of the real estate profession, Mathena has been an active member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors since 1996, and has served on a number of its committees including the Grievance Committee which she also chaired, and the Professional Standards Committee. She also served on the board of directors in 2019.
Mathena recently acquired the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. She was named a Five Star Professional for 2019, and is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Real Trends.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232.
The Sussex County Association of Realtors was chartered in 1949 and has steadily grown in size, scope and mission during its seven decades in Sussex County. It is a professional trade association with goals of carrying out a program of education and advocacy for real estate in the county.
SCAOR is a resource for the public, as well as a recognized advocate for property rights and property owners in Sussex County. The association also monitors legislative issues on the local, state and national levels that may impact home ownership in the area. Visit www.SCAOR.com for more information.
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate was founded in 1961 and has been committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and Home-Link® homeowners’ services. For more information on Patterson-Schwartz, visit www.pattersonschwartz.com or call 877-456-4663.For Immediate Release
Donna Girod Awarded Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification
The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Donna Girod has been awarded the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the country. The RENE certification is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official certification of the National Association of REALTORS®.
According to Mathena, “Donna joins an elite group of real estate professionals from around the world who have earned the RENE certification, and we are extremely proud of her achievement.”
All candidates were required to successfully complete comprehensive coursework in negotiation and subscribe to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. RENE is wholly owned by REBI and focuses specifically on real estate sale negotiation. Formerly the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), REBI is a not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.
An experienced top producer, Girod specializes in Buyer Agency and Property Management. “I begin each relationship by communicating with each client to identify the most important needs they desire from their real estate experience. I pride myself on making time for clients outside of the ‘normal’ business hours so I may better accommodate their schedules”, said Girod.
Girod is a native of Morris County, New Jersey, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania.
The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Real Trends.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Donna Girod and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call Donna at 302.270.4841. For more information about Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate, please visit www.pattersonschwartz.com.
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate was founded in 1961 and has been committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and Home-Link® homeowners’ services. For more information on Patterson-Schwartz, visit www.pattersonschwartz.com or call 877-456-4663.
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Lisa Mathena Named America's Top 100 Agents
MILTON, DE – October 20, 2019 – The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Mathena has been selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents® for 2019. Selection to America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most esteemed and skilled Real Estate Agents and Brokers with a history of routinely selling homes above market value.
According to Mathena, “Only the Top 100 qualifying Real Estate Professionals in each region receive this honor, and I am extremely humbled to be selected for membership in 2019.”
Members are selected through a comprehensive multi-phase selection process involving proprietary algorithms using advanced data analytics to assess a broad array of criteria and data for each candidate, including (but not limited to) the Real Estate Professional's total yearly sales volume, notable above market value sales, luxury home sales, efficiency rating for closing sales, lifetime professional experience, client satisfaction ratings, and other notable recognitions, among many other proprietary factors. Based on these criteria, a measure/rating for each Real Estate Professional is established indicating their relative effectiveness in closing high-value sales above market value in comparison to other Real Estate Professionals in their region. Accordingly, the most efficient and effective Real Estate Professionals among the community are then identified for selection among America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents®.
“With these extremely high standards for selection, less than one percent (1%) of active Real Estate Professionals in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of Real Estate Agents and Brokers in the community. I consider it a privilege, and it is a real testament to the high value I place on outstanding customer service, ethics and professionalism”, said Mathena.
With over 27 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena was named a Five Star Professional for 2019, and is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 by Real Trends.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232. For more information about America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents® or the selection process, please visit www.Top100RealEstateAgents.com .
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate was founded in 1961 and has been committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and Home-Link® homeowners’ services. For more information on Patterson-Schwartz, visit www.pattersonschwartz.com or call 877-456-4663.
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Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group Named REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals for 2019
MILTON, DE – July 23, 2019 – The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group have been recognized as one of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals for 2019. The Lisa Mathena Group was recognized as a team as a Real Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professional for Number of Transaction Sides.
Over 14,000 U.S. real estate sales associates from every state are featured. To be included in the ranking, agents must have closed at least 50 transactions or $20 million in closed sales volume in 2018. Teams must have closed 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume in 2018. All production numbers are independently verified by a third-party to ensure accuracy and report integrity.
“Real Trends has been the trusted source of news, analysis, and information on the residential brokerage industry since 1987,” said Mathena. “It is a real honor to achieve the Real Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professional ranking for the fifth consecutive year.”
“The Lisa Mathena Group is a talented group of professionals who work very hard to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. Our territory spans from South of the Canal all the way down to Rehoboth Beach and beyond. Very few real estate teams can cover such a vast market area as efficiently and effectively, and with proven results such as ours,” added Mathena.
With over 27 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Real Trends, and recently achieved Five Star Professional Status for 2018.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232.
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate was founded in 1961 and has been committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and Home-Link® homeowners’ services. For more information on Patterson-Schwartz, visit www.pattersonschwartz.com or call 877-456-4663.
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Lisa Mathena Named Five Star Real Estate Professional For 2019
MILTON, DE – July 24, 2019 – The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Mathena has achieved the coveted Five Star Real Estate Professional status for 2019.
According to Mathena, “The FIVE STAR Professional Program is the only service award based on a combination of direct client and industry professional feedback, and I am incredibly grateful to my clients as well as my peers for their input.”
Award candidates are identified through evaluations completed by consumers. To receive the Five Star Real Estate Agent award, a real estate agent must satisfy five objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with real estate agents who provide quality services to their clients. The award process is conducted annually in each market. This award is limited to just 7 percent of all professionals within a specific industry and market area. Real estate agents do not pay a fee to be included in the evaluation process or to be named as a FIVE STAR Real Estate Professional.
“I consider it a privilege to achieve Five Star Professional status, and it is a real testament to the high value I place on outstanding customer service, ethics and professionalism”, said Mathena.
With over 27 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Real Trends.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232. For more information about the Five Star Professional program, visit www.fivestarprofessional.com.
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate was founded in 1961 and has been committed to providing superior guidance and service to its customers. We offer a full range of real estate services including residential home sales, purchase, rental, relocation services, property management and Home-Link® homeowners’ services. For more information on Patterson-Schwartz, visit www.pattersonschwartz.com or call 877-456-4663.For Immediate Release
Lisa Mathena Recognized Nationally for Protecting, Investing in Real Estate Industry
MILTON, DE February 13, 2019 – The National Association of Realtors® has announced that Lisa Mathena a Realtor® from Milton, DE, has become a Sterling R investor in the Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC). RPAC is a national bipartisan grassroots-based political advocacy organization that works to protect the real estate industry and the dream of homeownership for Sussex County residents and across the country.
Lisa Mathena has supported RPAC for the past several years and has been a member of the National Association of Realtors® since 1992. With over 25 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Real Trends.
“I support RPAC because doing so is important to my profession,” said Mathena. Since 1969, RPAC has promoted the election of pro-real estate candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is to elect and support officials who advance the interests of real estate professionals and their home buying, selling and investing clients. In addition, RPAC uses its resources to develop public policies that make it easier for consumers to own homes and build their communities through commercial investment. Mathena’s investment will be applied to supporting homeownership, commercial real estate transactions, and the very future of the real estate industry.
Current Realtor® priorities include working with Congress and the administration to craft long-term reform of the nation’s infrastructure; tracking additional changes to the tax code to ensure reforms are understood by and beneficial to our members; and educating lawmakers about the importance of protecting the availability of 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage financing.
The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
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Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232.
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Milford REALTOR Member of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals for 2018
MILTON, DE – July 26, 2018 – The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Milford native Dean Donovan and The Lisa Mathena Group have been recognized as one of REAL Trends Best Real Estate Professionals for 2018. The Lisa Mathena Group was recognized as a team as a Real Trends Best Real Estate Professional.
Nearly 14,000 U.S. real estate sales associates from every state are featured. To be included in the ranking, agents must have closed at least 50 transactions or $20 million in closed sales volume in 2017. Teams must have closed 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume in 2017. All production numbers are independently verified by a third-party to ensure accuracy and report integrity.
“Real Trends has been the trusted source of news, analysis, and information on the residential brokerage industry since 1987,” said Donovan. “It is a real honor to achieve the Real Trends Best Real Estate Professional ranking.”
An experienced, award-winning top producer, Dean is a graduate of Milford High School, and continues to live in Milford where he is very active in the community. Prior to joining the Lisa Mathena Group, Dean managed his own real estate brokerage. From first time buyers, to land acquisitions and development, to luxury home sales, Dean covers all aspects of real estate. “I like to believe I bring a detective-like sense when I meet with clients. I listen carefully to their desires and requirements and with my years of experience in this market, I believe I have a definite advantage when I compile the list of available houses for them to see”, says Donovan.
“Dean is a valuable and integral part of our team, which spans from South of the Canal all the way down to Rehoboth Beach and beyond. Very few real estate teams can cover such a vast market area as efficiently and effectively, and with proven results such as ours,” added Mathena.
With over 25 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016 and 2017 by Real Trends.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Dean Donovan and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.670.2658.For Immediate Release
Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group Named REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Professionals for 2018
MILTON, DE – July 10, 2018 – The Lisa Mathena Group is pleased to announce that Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group have been recognized as one of REAL Trends Best Real Estate Professionals for 2018. Lisa was recognized on an individual level as a Real Trends Best Real Estate Professional, and The Lisa Mathena Group was recognized as a team as a Real Trends Best Real Estate Professional.
Nearly 14,000 U.S. real estate sales associates from every state are featured. To be included in the ranking, agents must have closed at least 50 transactions or $20 million in closed sales volume in 2017. Teams must have closed 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume in 2017. All production numbers are independently verified by a third-party to ensure accuracy and report integrity.
“Real Trends has been the trusted source of news, analysis, and information on the residential brokerage industry since 1987,” said Mathena. “It is a real honor to achieve the Real Trends Best Real Estate Professional ranking for the fourth consecutive year.”
“The Lisa Mathena Group is a talented group of professionals who work very hard to help buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. Our territory spans from South of the Canal all the way down to Rehoboth Beach and beyond. Very few real estate teams can cover such a vast market area as efficiently and effectively, and with proven results such as ours,” added Mathena.
With over 25 years of award-winning real estate experience, Lisa Mathena is ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and one of Real Trends 1,000 Best Agents in 2015, 2016, 2017. The Lisa Mathena Group has been named one of the Best Teams in Delaware for 2016 and 2017 by Real Trends.
Affiliated with Patterson Schwartz, The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse team of experts specializing in residential real estate, property management, REO and bank-owned properties, Buyer and Seller Agency, and luxury home marketing via their affiliation with Luxury Portfolio. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seller looking to downsize or are in the market for a luxury home, you can trust The Lisa Mathena Group to meet your needs with passion and professionalism.
For more information about Lisa Mathena and The Lisa Mathena Group, visit www.LisaMathena.com or call 302.236.6232.
Patterson-Schwartz welcomes Melissa Graver as new sales associate
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate announced Melissa Graver has joined the firm as a sales associate with The Lisa Mathena Group.
Graver earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Wilmington University, and she has an extensive professional background in account management and industrial sales.
Originally from Berks County, Pa., Graver has lived in Lewes for more than 15 years. She is a proud mother and grandmother who enjoys giving back to the local community through Beebe Healthcare fundraising efforts. She is licensed in Delaware.
To reach Graver, call 302-448-9631 or email mgraver@psre.com.
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LISA MATHENA AWARDED AS A TOP RATED REAL ESTATE AGENT IN DOVER
The Top Rated Real Estate Agent to be Featured on Top Real Estate Available on Xfinity On Demand
Dover, Delaware -- September 26, 2017 -- Lisa Mathena has been selected as one of the Top Rated Real Estate Agents in Dover to be featured on Top Real Estate available on Xfinity On Demand. Top Rated Real Estate features videos of Top Rated Real Estate Agents and their homes listed for sale which will allow consumers to select the best Real Estate Agent when buying or selling their home. “I am extremely proud to be recognized by this distinction,” said Mathena. “My team and I continue to work seamlessly for each and every client with courtesy, responsiveness, integrity, honesty, and experience. We find these are the qualities that bring our clients, their families, and friends back to us when their real estate needs change,” Mathena concluded.
As a top rated agent, Lisa Mathena is one of the exclusive agents to offer her clients the opportunity to sell their homes on television 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Lisa Mathena has also been honored on top real estate television shows as an award-winning Real Estate Agent. Top rated Real Estate Agents like Lisa Mathena were hand selected and interviewed by an independent research team who determined them to be the top 5 percent in the region. Real Estate Agents were selected because of popular reviews by customers on review websites such as Yelp, Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and other leading independent real estate rating companies.
Lisa Mathena, a lifelong resident of Delaware, has more than 25 years of experience in the Delaware Real Estate Industry. The market she covers spans from the C and D Canal including Middletown, Odessa and Townsend, all of Kent County as well as all of Sussex County from the beaches to western Sussex County. As a Top Producer throughout her career, she has completed thousands of successful transactions, assisting her clients and customers throughout the twists and turns of buying or selling their home. Over the years, as her business increased, she realized the need to acquire the assistance of additional professionals who similarly value the high standards of customer service that she strives to provide each and every one of her clients.
"The prospect of moving from NY to DE and conducting a long distance search for a home was a daunting prospect,” said Jeri Kaplan and Rose Mary Philips. “Fortunately, we were referred to the Lisa Mathena Group. Their vast knowledge of the area and the housing market plus a keen eye for knowing what's right for each client makes them the go-to realtor. We would not trust anyone else with our real estate transactions," the pair concluded.
The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse group of Real Estate Professionals in the fields of Buyer and Seller Agency as well as Property Management. All the members of the group share the same commitment to work in the very best interests of all of their clients and customers. With agents located in Dover, Milford, Laurel, Milton, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach… they have Dover to the Dunes covered!
Lisa Mathena has been honored with several top achievements such as Real Trends Top 1000 Agents in the country 2015, 2016, 2017 and RealTrends Top Teams in Delaware 2017.
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THE LISA MATHENA GROUP NAMED TO 2017 REAL TRENDS AMERICA’S BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT LIST
Dover, DE – October 17, 2017 – The Lisa Mathena Group of Patterson Schwartz Real Estate was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents, the newly issued ranking report produced by REAL Trends and sponsored by Zillow Group. The Team is now a member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” and ranked number 14th for the state of Delaware.
REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents ranks over 12,600 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2016. All production numbers are independently verified by a third-party in order to ensure accuracy and report integrity. “This group of highly successful real estate sales agents represents less than 1 percent of all real estate practitioners in the United States,” says Steve Murray, publisher of REAL TrendsAmerica’s Best Real Estate Agents and president of REAL Trends.
To qualify for inclusion, an individual agent must have closed at least 50 transaction sides or $20 million in sales volume in 2016. For real estate agent teams, the minimum is 75 transaction sides or $30 million in closed sales volume. The individuals ranked in America’s Best Real Estate Agents had an average of 73 transaction sides and an average sales volume of almost $37 million. Teams ranked in America’s Best Real Estate Agents had an average of 144 sides and an average sales volume of almost $61 million. This ensures that only the best of the best are included on the prestigious list.
“The average residential real estate agent in the United States closed 8.6 transactions in 2016 and had less than $1.3 million in sales,” said Murray. “To say that Lisa Mathena is an exceptional sales professional is an understatement. To attain this level of sales is truly outstanding.”
“We are also pleased that two of the nation’s most prominent online real estate websites, Trulia® and Zillow®, have partnered with REAL Trends to bring a superior level of customer exposure of these sales agents’ performance,” Murray added.
“I am obviously pleased and honored to be ranked on this ranking of the country’s top residential real estate agents,” said Mathena. “It represents the time and effort that we put into each customer that we serve and how much work it takes to build a successful real estate career. The level of sales it takes to qualify makes it a truly special recognition.”
The Lisa Mathena Group is a diverse group of Real Estate Professionals in the fields of Buyer and Seller Agency as well as Property Management. All the members of the group share the same commitment to work in the very best interests of all of their clients and customers. With agents located in Dover, Milford, Laurel, Milton, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach… they have Dover to the Dunes covered!
Lisa Mathena has been honored with several top achievements such as Real Trends Top 1000 Agents in the country 2015, 2016, 2017.
Information on those receiving this recognition can be found online at https://www.realtrends.com/rankings/americas-best/
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