Lisa M. Lum Curating exceptional real estate experiences on the Peninsula
Personalized service grounded in local expertise and unwavering discretion. Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, and the greater SF Peninsula.
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 works with clients in English, Chinese, Japanese, and French.
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Words from those we've served
From day one, Lisa white-gloved the entire preparation process. She coordinated repairs, painting, cleaning, staging, and inspections, and kept everything organized and moving forward.
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.
Lisa's deep understanding of the Peninsula market helped us find the perfect investment property. Her analysis of rental potential and neighborhood trends was invaluable.
Lisa is not just another real estate agent. She's a super-connector. She doesn't just help you find a property, she enables you to become part of the community, finding you not just the perfect house but a place to call home.
She was an exceptional communicator: always available, calm, responsive, and proactive. I received regular status updates and never felt in the dark about what came next.
Her strategic pricing and staging guidance resulted in multiple offers well above asking. Lisa's attention to every detail through closing was extraordinary.
From our first meeting to closing day, Lisa was responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in finding us the right home. She went above and beyond.
We got the home on the market, negotiated a strong offer, and closed incredibly quickly. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and far less stressful than I expected.
As international buyers unfamiliar with the Bay Area market, Lisa's multilingual support and patience were invaluable. We felt guided, never pressured.
Lisa managed the sale of our family home with sensitivity and skill. She understood the emotional side while delivering exceptional results.
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