Lisa Carnazzo

If you are looking to buy in Piedmont, Lisa is the agent for you! Lisa's relationships with other agents in the area gave us a real edge. She knew how to position our offers competitively without overpaying, and her negotiation instincts were spot-on every step of the way. What also set Lisa apart was her responsiveness. She was always reachable and incredibly flexible when it came to scheduling tours, which made the whole process feel much less stressful. But perhaps what we valued most was how she showed up as a true partner in our search. Lisa took the time to really listen to what mattered to us, and as our thinking evolved, she evolved right alongside us, helping us get clear on our priorities without ever pushing her own agenda. If you're buying in Piedmont, you'd be lucky to have her in your corner.

Lisa is an authentic and caring real estate agent who represented us in the sale of our longtime family home. We initially got possessive over the details when freshening up our home to get it market-ready. Once Lisa listened, allayed our concerns and had us trust in the process, we left the details to her. Her communication was great from start to finish. We met in the fall, wanting to sell in the spring. She knew the timing of which day to reveal our house on MLS based on the school calendar and worked backwards to time each piece needed to meet that date. The marketing materials she prepared were exceptional. The social media reels she developed were fun and highlighted the features of our home. Our house was on the market for 12 days and we received multiple offers. We weren’t sure what to expect in this market, but Lisa knows what buyers’ want and we very pleased with the outcome.

I had the advantage of moving to my new home and then assessing what needed to happen to prepare my home for sale. My family and I were completely unprepared to find out how complex it is -sellers we approached said I was not an estate, no desirable inventory and no interest in providing any helpful direction to clear the property. Enter Lisa! A chance conversation at a social event resulted in her referring me to an estate dealer and he was at my home 2 days later to advise us. The generous gesture and prompt attention to followup was so kind and helpful- that is Lisa! My family and I requested that she be the agent to market our home an we were thrilled she accepted! While my home was lovely it was also tired and dated; Lisa had a great sense of what the house needed to be updated and refreshed and she was spot on in her recommendations. Her resources were professional and timely- clean out service, renovations team and staging coordinator did a beautiful job. There were questions and hurdles along the way- (rats? really?) but Lisa handled each roadblock with a can-do attitude and had a fix-it for each dilemma. Result- a stunning makeover of my home, an incredible marketing rollout with ads and video, and multiple offers above asking price. Lisa is a consummate professional- warm and interested in the client she is representing- in this case a family leaving their long time home, a bittersweet time for us-but making us feel so cared for and involved in the transitons to the house that helped it to shine as it did. Lisa was a neighborhood child growing up and Waldo always had a passel of kiddos around. It is a sweet closure that someone who enjoyed our little street's karma as a chld helped bring a new family to Waldo by getting my 1926 home ready for the next 100!

We recently worked with Lisa for the second time, this time to sell our home in Montclair. Once again, she delivered incredible results. From the beginning, Lisa took ownership of the entire process end to end. She coordinated inspections, repairs, cleaning, staging, photography, and all the countless details that come with preparing a home for sale. It made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and organized. One thing that stood out was how proactive and resourceful she was when unexpected issues came up. For example, after a particularly large storm, we discovered a minor roof issue 2 days before offers were due. Lisa jumped into action, getting multiple roofers out the very next day so we could quickly understand the problem and address it before offers were due. Her fast response helped reassure potential buyers and likely contributed to at least one additional offer. Lisa also did a remarkable job marketing our home. Through her network and outreach, our listing gained major attention online, including going viral on TikTok. As a result, our open houses were packed with 60+ groups each day. Despite a challenging market for sellers in Oakland right now, we received 8 offers and ultimately sold significantly above asking (and even above our own hopeful expectations). Throughout the process, Lisa was highly engaged and communicative, checking in frequently with updates. Most importantly, Lisa got results while making a stressful process quite simple for us. If you're looking for someone who knows the Montclair and Piedmont markets and will truly roll up their sleeves for you, we highly recommend working with her.

Working with Lisa was an incredible experience from start to finish. She truly knows the ins and outs of the Piedmont market and helped us navigate an extremely competitive buying process with confidence. She was responsive, honest, strategic, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout every step — from evaluating disclosures and inspections to helping us understand pricing, timing, and what it would take to submit a strong offer in this market. We always felt like we were in good hands. What stood out most was how well she understood the local market and community. Her experience and guidance were invaluable, and we genuinely do not think we would have found our dream home without her. We’re so grateful for all of her hard work and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy in Piedmont or the East Bay.

Lisa is hands on from start to finish. She's communicative and knows what buyers are looking for. If you're willing to pass the keys and follow her lead she will not disappoint. There are very few realtors who work as hard as Lisa does. She is thoughtful, attentive to every detail be it staging, open houses, or contract negotiations. We are lucky to have called Lisa our friend before we opted to work with her and we are so grateful we did.