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Judy C.
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIEDLisa Drapkin and her team are simply amazing! The thought of selling my somewhat outdated condominium was intimidating. With decades of experience, Lisa knew exactly which updates were important and which ones were unnecessary in the current market. Her abundant resources (carpenters, builders, roofers, plumbers, stagers, lawyers etc.) were dependable and extremely efficient. She and her team closely guided me through each step of the selling process. They were attentive and readily available to answer questions. I was always well informed. Lisa created a schedule for each step of selling process and the schedule was followed to a tee. Lisa is organized, systematic, efficient and has a special sense of humor saved up for those aEURoedifficultaEUR? moments. Whether youre new to the process or a seasoned veteran, Lisa is a master broker!
Jade M.
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Okay - what can we say about Lisa. . . . We cant say enough wonderful things about Lisa and her team - they were exactly what was initially promised and we would recommend them to anyone selling their treasured home. Lisa is an amazing manager, salesperson and therapist - all wrapped up in one powerhouse of a woman. She is the consummate professional who intimately knows the markets she is selling in. She managed everything that needed to happen and when we were not able to resolve a concern - she stepped in and figured it all out. We had some ambivalence about leaving our home of 30+ years throughout this process and Lisa hung in there with us. She worked with us to find the right sale price, she recommended a fabulous real estate attorney, she helped us organize all the things that have to happen to sell a house, she helped us choose the right offer in the end, and she was always pleasant and always available. Her feathers were never ruffled when we disagreed on something but in the end she was usually right. (But dont tell her!) She guided us through a challenging process and kept most of the stress off of our plates which were already full with packing and moving. Lisas reputation precedes her - she deserves the props that she has earned over the years of her work as a realtor. She was just what we had hoped for and happily in the end she got us a really good price on our beloved home too.
Rolomo1239
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Okay - what can we say about Lisa. . . . We cant say enough wonderful things about Lisa and her team - they were exactly what was initially promised and we would recommend them to anyone selling their treasured home. Lisa is an amazing manager, salesperson and therapist - all wrapped up in one powerhouse of a woman. She is the consummate professional who intimately knows the markets she is selling in. She managed everything that needed to happen and when we were not able to resolve a concern - she stepped in and figured it all out. We had some ambivalence about leaving our home of 30+ years throughout this process and Lisa hung in there with us. She worked with us to find the right sale price, she recommended a fabulous real estate attorney, she helped us organize all the things that have to happen to sell a house, she helped us choose the right offer in the end, and she was always pleasant and always available. Her feathers were never ruffled when we disagreed on something but in the end she was usually right. (But dont tell her!) She guided us through a challenging process and kept most of the stress off of our plates which were already full with packing and moving. Lisas reputation precedes her - she deserves the props that she has earned over the years of her work as a realtor. She was just what we had hoped for and happily in the end she got us a really good price on our beloved home too.
User7755119
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa Drapkin and her team were so effective, I had very little to do (or to worry about) to achieve the incredibly successful outcome. I say aEUR~team because that is what she brings. My home was not aEUR~show-room ready by any stretch of the imagination. But that didnt matter because they have experienced staff and proven, trustworthy service providers who transformed my space such that it showed as well as the newer properties. I was around for some of the preparations to sell, but at the time it was about to go on the market, I moved overseas. Not a problem. We were in constant communication through email, WhatsApp, and Zoom. And when I saw the listing, I was amazed by the physical transformation and the professional look of the brochure. Lisa or members of her team were on-site to ensure the condo was ready to show whether it was overseeing contractors, the housecleaning, the stagers, or managing the open houses. Selling my property was a pretty big deal. I wanted to work with someone I could trust, someone with a proven track record, someone who would keep me informed, as involved or not involved as I wanted to be, and, ultimately, to deliver a great outcome. I put my trust in Lisa Drapkin and her team. I'm very glad I did.
Bookjason
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa, Jenn and the entire team were amazing to work with on selling my home! They explained everything so I knew what was coming (but was never overwhelmed). They had great advice throughout the entire process and were extremely helpful getting the house ready for sale. They not only found painters, stagers and electricians to prep the house, but ran the whole show and made sure everything was done well. The process from offers to closing went smoothly, and we couldnt be happier with the end result. Great communicators, very organized and were so nice to work with. I cant imagine a better end to end selling experience than I got with Lisa, Jenn and the team.
Zuser20161112110725185
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED I first met Lisa when I purchased a property in Somerville. Lisa represented the seller. From the opposing perspective I was immediately impressed with not just her professionalism but also her easygoing manner. In the negotiations, in reading the participants, she probably improved the result for her client by a significant amount. I knew then that Id want Lisa to represent me if and when I sold this same property.I was not disappointed. Lisa was a pleasure to work with. I want to extend this to all the members of her team as well. They were efficient, knowledgeable, thorough, and generous of their time and resources in getting the property sold for a better than expected amount in a difficult market.There are several stages in selling a property and Lisa and her team were indispensable to the success of each. I'm listing them here to impress that theres a lot more than you may think might be involved in the sale of a property-Preparation- Determining what renovations made sense, staging, contractor recommendations, getting together all necessary documents, pricing, selling materials, hands on follow up with visits at each stage to make sure everything is perfectShowings)-Open houses, follow up with potential buyers and, important in this case, monitoring the changing market conditions to stay ahead of the curve. This includes reaching out to her network of fellow realtors to help get the most information possible.Negotiations- once again I felt that Lisas recommendations resulted in a significant increase in the sale price, this time to my benefit. There were also issues raised by the inspection. Lisa helped negotiate these successfully to everyones satisfaction.Closing- At my request, Lisa recommended several attorneys. I was very pleased with the work that the attorney did. She scheduled the staging removal, fire department inspection and final walk through.When youre choosing a realtor to sell your home, you are choosing a partner in one of the most important events of your life. In all respects Lisa always felt like a partner. I recommend her without reservation.
Muytrieri
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa Drapkin was refered to us by a friend and we were thrilled with her and her team. We first started working with both Lisa and Dana in January 2020. We had orginally planned on selling the house in the spring 2020 market. Then COVID happened and all our plans went on hold. Lisa and Dana successfully guided us through selling a house in a pandemic in late summer 2020. Our decision, at their recommendation, to stage the house and move prior to putting the house on the market was brilliant. It gave us the peace of mind that the house could be shownat any time without distrupting us. Lisa and Dana 'energy priced' the house and we had multiple offers within 5 days. We acccepted an offer and were able to close prior to the Presidential Election. We had a great experience with Lisa and Dana and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a seemless and satisfying process!
Barbarascottnelson
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa and Dana are a first-rate team who handled my condo sale, from soup to nuts, in the middle of Covid. They knew how much staging needed to be done and arranged it, had first-rate and responsible workmen for minor repairs, arranged professional photos and the advance marketing. They were on top of all details, always knew what the next step should be, and kept things moving briskly. Most importantly, they were very savvy about setting a sale price and negotiating among competing offers. We got higher than asking, in the middle of a very uncertain real estate market. They are strategists, can-do-it gals, and counselors, but tough when needed. What more can you ask for?
User99743402
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED In these difficult times of Covid 19, we were very lucky to have Lisa Drapkin and Dana Schaefer team. They helped us on every step of our quite complicatedtransaction, starting with condo conversion, repairs (includingemergencies), staging, navigating and reviewing complex condodocuments, negotiating with lawyers and potential buyers, and more.All the people they recommended were top notch like Lisa and Danathemselves.We were not inexperienced, it was our fifth real estate transaction.But for the first time, we realized how indispensable real estatebrokers could be. Thank you, Lisa and Dana.
User10316
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED We were so liucky to have Lisa Drapkin and Dana Schaefer list and sell our home. From the first meeting through the closing, their knowledge, passion, and attention to detail shone through. They knew exactly what we needed to do to ready our home for sale and, as we were out of town, took care of finding a contractor to do the work, and overseeing the project. We recommend Dana and Lisa without any reservation. They're also remarkably fun to be with.
Mmakarious
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED You cannot do better than this team. Thoughtful, responsive, good sense of humor for the tough times, tough when you need it. Lisa (and her colleague Dana) recommended improvements that were necessary, but didn't overdo it, and, as a result we ended up selling over asking in a matter of days.
Rick U.
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED My wife Jenn and I worked with Lisa Drapkin and Dana Shaefer (Compass) and we highly recommend their work as seller agents. Both of them provided excellent service and made us feel comfortable at every step of the way.In our particular house sale, we needed to start and finish some renovations and fix-ups. Lisa and Dana brought in a contractor and kept us appraised of all the details. They advised, selected, and purchased new fixtures and other items. They also arranged for photography, a for-sale website, and staging services. The results were fantastic! They then displayed extraordinary timing by moving our open house to the weekend before the Massachusetts stay-at-home order, and this helped tremendously. Finally, they guided us on pricing and offers, and their experience was so helpful.We were very happy that they were our agents and we highly recommend them!
Jessiehaffey
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Holden Lewis and Lisa Drapkin from Compass Realty on the purchase of our first home. They wereA both incrediblyA helpful every step ofA the way! Their guidance on offer strategyA was key to our offer being selected in a competitive bidding process. We appreciated how organized and detailed they were, always making sure we were on track throughout the entire process. Lisa and Holden are also extremelyA knowledgeableA about the local community and were able to help connect us to all the right people from local mortgage brokers to house inspectors. I would absolutelyA recommendA working with either Holden or Lisa, as first time home buyers they made the whole process feel easy and we couldn't be happier with our new home!
User71085106
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa is the consummate professional and the very best at what she does! Lisa and her team have helped me buy and sell multiple properties and there's no one better!
Natty5454
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED We actually met Lisa 6 years ago when she was the selling broker for the Condo we purchased. When we decided to sell, we knew from that experience that she and her team were who we wanted to represent us when we sold. We actually closed on our condo TODAY. This was the first time we've actually sold a property, so we were newbies in that sense. Lisa and her team handled everything easily and effortlessly - even when the inevitable curve balls came at us throughout the process. Lisa and her team very clearly know their business, and they made the process for us as the sellers less stressful and manageable. If you choose them to represent you, just know that when issues come up - they will be handled efficiently and professionally - and that ultimately, you are in capable hands.
Chrismrivera
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa helped my wife and I sell our condo in Cambridge, MA. It was our first time selling a home so we were unfamiliar with the details and I had a ton of questions. Lisa was very knowledgable on all aspects of the process and went out of her way to ensure that we were comfortable throughout. Lisa also helped us resolve a few issues well after our closing date, which she didn't have to do. Tremendous.
Chris C.
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa and Nancy are absolutely amazing to work with. We were already impressed during our first meeting when they gave us a detailed presentation on the selling process and professional advice on pricing the property. Thanks to Lisa and Nancy, the whole process from preparing the property for open house to closing went seamlessly smooth and the property was sold and closed in less than 30 days! We would definitely recommend them to our friends and clients!
Rvazmaclean
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Jennifer MacDonald ( and Lisa Drapkins team ) was our realtor for our apartment in Cambridge Mass. , which sold within a month at a price above asking . She and her team were knowledgeable about the area and needs , did their due diligence with the market assessment , efficient, professional, always responded in a timely manner and as importantly extremely personable to work with . My husband and I recommend her highly.
Jkorb9
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa and her team are consummate professionals. From preparing the property for showings and open houses to ensuring a smooth closing process, Lisa and her team worked tirelessly to make sure everything was seamless. Lisa priced the property correctly and negotiated the highest and best price for my property. I would highly recommend Lisa and her team to my friends and colleagues.
Adnilj1210
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED My family lawyer had sent me some names to consider for realtors to sell my fathers house in Somerville. I searched them on the internet and saw that Lisa had recently sold many homes in the same area and had an easy to find website. She really impressed me and was very upbeat and nice on the phone. She took care of a lot of things for us to get the house ready for the buyer, and made up very detailed brochures for the open houses that she held for us. I am so happy and very satisfied with the outcome, I would absolutely reccommend her and hire her again. I hope to meet up with her again someday.L J Baron
Libetpeters
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa Drapkin and Laurie Crane at True Home Partners were truly amazing when I sold my home! I knew I had the right team when I saw that they were truly working in my best interest- but also as fair and honest agents. I really liked both of them for their forthrightness, sense of humor, and organization, and I would be writing this same review even if they hadn't rescued me from a situation that developed.5 days before closing we discovered the house link to the town water main had leaked for at least a day over the weekend-- I was desperate. Water covered half of the renovated section of the basement! They called their contractor, who arrived on the scene ONE HOUR later! He took control, ripped up the rug, flooring, part of the sheetrock, etc. We did the right thing, and the buyers and their agent were part of the repair process the whole time. We closed only one week after the scheduled date- and everybody was happy. To my mind, that speaks volumes.
Tito
Review for Member: Lisa Drapkin
ZillowVERIFIED Lisa and her team are the best. While I have experience on the buying side, I had never sold a home before. She walked me through every step of the process. Lisa was an active, enthusiastic partner every step of the way. Her attention to detail is outstanding. She helped make sure that everything went smoothly, from the first meeting to the final sale. Lisa helped me coordinate every detail. We had checklists to ensure nothing was missed. And she helped make sure that the house felt perfect for potential buyers and final inspection/walkthrough (including staging and getting contractors to fix imperfections). I could not recommend Lisa more highly!
