The Peninsula buyer with the better information wins.
Off-market access. Disclosure history. School-boundary nuance. The 48-hour offer window. Every Peninsula transaction is decided by what the other side knows that you don't.
Beyond transactions.
Care, loyalty, and trust.
With a foundation in legal studies from UC Berkeley and over fourteen years navigating Silicon Valley's most discerning real estate markets, Lisa brings a rare blend of analytical precision and genuine care to every client relationship.
From managing assets for prominent executives and entrepreneurs to guiding first-time buyers through competitive bidding, her approach is always the same: listen first, strategize second, deliver results.
Bespoke service for every chapter of ownership
For Sellers
Custom valuations, strategic pricing, and artful presentation designed to command the highest possible price in today's market.
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Deep local knowledge and access to inventory others miss. From hidden gems to the Peninsula's most coveted addresses.
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Full-service property management and investment strategy. Tenant screening, maintenance, and rent optimization.
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Lisa M. Lum specializes in luxury residential real estate across the SF Peninsula. With a background in legal studies from UC Berkeley and experience managing assets for some of Silicon Valley's most prominent executives, she brings analytical precision and genuine care to every engagement.
Licensed since 2018, Lisa serves as a board member of the Cal Alumni Association and holds affiliations with the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of Realtors. She is fluent in four languages.
Words from those we've served
Lisa made what could have been an overwhelming process feel seamless. Her knowledge of the Menlo Park market and negotiation skills got us a home we thought was out of reach.
Her strategic pricing and staging guidance resulted in multiple offers well above asking. Lisa's attention to every detail through closing was extraordinary.
As international buyers unfamiliar with the Bay Area market, Lisa's multilingual support and patience were invaluable. We felt guided, never pressured.
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