Luisa Mauro

Luisa Mauro's Italian family instilled in her the belief that owning property is the ultimate investment. Memories of her Sicilian grandparents growing produce on their own land, coupled with a keen eye for quality real estate, motivated Luisa to obtain her real estate license in 2002. Since becoming a broker in 2006, she and her family have brought that sense of investment pride to the real estate community, buying and selling rental properties, purchasing a commercial office building and providing property management for their real estate. Since entering the world of real estate, Luisa has become deeply involved in the industry, earning her Certified Negotiation Expert designation, making her one of the few negotiation agents recognized by the National Association of Realtors. She has also earned NAR's Green Designation and is committed to the future of the real estate industry and planet. Luisa receives ongoing education about green materials, energy efficient technology, green ratings, green design, green incentives and green living. The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation is recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury markets around the world; the CLHMS designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it have the knowledge, experience, competence and confidence they require. Luisa earned the CLHMS designation in 2010 by successfully demonstrating her expertise in the luxury home and estate market. During 2010, Luisa was also a nominee for the Austin Business Journal's Best Real Estate Awards for helping Ferrari of Houston open an Austin location called Ferrari of Austin. In addition to her career, Luisa has a strong commitment to community involvement and is an active member of numerous local professional organizations. She is currently on the board of the Austin Sports Commission and volunteers for the Austin Tourism Council. She is a member of the Local Issues Committee through the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of the University of Texas Business School with a BBA in Marketing, Luisa is an active participant in the UT Business School alumni organization and mentors students at the University of Texas. Luisa volunteers with the Austin Junior Forum, a non-profit volunteer organization supporting women, children and the elderly in the Austin area through community service and fundraising. She volunteers with Austin Groups for the Elderly providing engaging activities for seniors and individuals with disabilities, preventing premature nursing home placement and allowing caregivers respite during the day. With a family-owned business based in Austin, Texas, Luisa is deeply committed to the restaurant community. She is a member of La Chaine des Rotisseurs and in 2005 was the President of the Greater Austin Restaurant Association. In her free time, you(TM)ll find Luisa either training or traveling. An avid marathon competitor, Luisa has completed thirteen marathons all over the country and participated in running circuits through Machu Picchu and Patagonia in South America. When she(TM)s not pounding the pavement, she travels to Italy to spend time with her family. Her travels always serve as a reminder that although there's no place like home, there is always the potential to find beauty in a second home.