Lisa Gallagher

"We worked with Lisa for several years in an attempt to find our final dream home. Lisa's knowledge of the marketplace in Fairfield county is staggering. She worked extremely hard for us, more than any other agent we had every worked with. We finally found a home in Greenwich that met all our criteria. She managed to get our bid in first but also with a significant discount because of her belief in us as the right buyers. She negotiated a price of $8.5 million which in a regular marketplace would possibly claim a selling price of $12 million. Then she sold our home in Weston under contract in two weeks at a price that was several hundred thousand dollars more than we imagined we could get. Lisa juggled several interested parties, advised us correctly as to which buyer to choose and we closed without incident. Thank you for hiring such a magnificent human being, a real credit to Raveis' ability to hire the best agents and provide the very best service.
Pamela Facey (Greenwich)

"I can't possibly say enough about what a talented, hard working, knowledgeable professional we found Lisa Gallagher to be. She knew the market in our area down to every detail, she was honest and made recommendations for us that were spot on from what to do to get the house ready to the listing price which was higher than what we were quoted by a top listing agent but what turned out to be accurate as we had multiple offers in a short period of time. For the time it was listed Lisa communicated about each showing and provided feedback from each potential buyer. When we had multiple offers she worked hard to get us the best price and deal and after we had a buyer she was in touch constantly to fill us in as the inspection and appraisal action went on. In our case after we were within a week of closing our buyers had a major delay, which we weren't expecting at all which would in turn impacted our moving plans. After thoroughly understanding the current situation, Lisa was able to provide us with another option immediately. She remembered another buyer that had lost out on one of her listings recently, she reached out to their realtor and we were in contract with the new buyers within days, and the offer was $10,000 more to boot! That all happened because of Lisa's expertise in the area market and her connections professionally! She single handedly made it all happen and I am so grateful to have her as our realtor! If you live in Newtown, CT or anywhere in Fairfield County or beyond, Lisa is the gold standard in her profession!! Karen and Jim Bauer"
Karen Bauer (Newtown)

"If you are looking for the best real estate specialist you will EVER work with, please connect with Lisa Gallagher. Having moved more than 10 times in our careers, we can recommend Lisa Gallagher with the highest possible level of confidence. She has exceptional market sense, maintains great connections, understands the process, helps maximize your home value, and is a tireless advocate for her clients. Most of all, she is approachable and easy to work with! Before you choose your real estate professional, check out the examples below and ask yourself: ?Is my realtor providing me this level of service??

* Knows the market and maximizes value: with an innate sense for the market value of the property, Lisa evaluated our home and recommended a price point that she felt was the right balance between attracting potential buyers yet also taking advantage of the current market conditions and maximizing our price. She DOES NOT gravitate to the lowest possible price just to notch another sale. She was spot-on with her recommendation and we were under contract within 72 hours at a price we were very happy with. Her knowledge of the market also includes strong relationships with other real estate professionals and contractors, an important resource in managing buyer/seller expectations, negotiations, or quickly addressing any punch-list repairs that might be needed.

* Process Knowledge: you only get one chance to make a first impression, so staging a home to showcase its best qualities is critical and Lisa excelled in this area. She has a great sense for what shows well, both in an online listing and in walk-throughs. She also has a very good handle on the entire real estate process, from listing to negotiations to closing. For example, when she learned the previous owners had made improvements to the basement she quickly identified the need for a Certificate of Occupancy. She quickly followed up to ensure that a CO had been acquired by the previous owners, thereby eliminating a potential issue later in the process. Without being asked she provided immediate feedback on every showing and recommendations to us on how to process the feedback (e.g. was it an actionable item that needed attention vs. someone?s personal taste/preference).

* Genuine concern for her clients: aside from selling our home, Lisa was instrumental in helping us find a rental property after our closing. Our house sold very quickly and we needed to find a rental property in a VERY tight market with a dog (almost no one wants to rent to pet owners!). Lisa used her connections to help us find a property and was instrumental in convincing prospective agents and landlords that we were worthy tenants.

* A tireless work ethic: if we needed to connect, Lisa was just a phone call away and we occasionally were on the phone near midnight. She was persistent and thorough in follow-up with all parties, enabling us to go from listing to close in about 50 days!

* Likeability: it?s so important to be able to connect with your real estate professional. We?ve known many real estate professionals over the years, some of whom were so focused on making a sale that they would minimize our concerns. Lisa connected with us professionally and yet was approachable and a great listener. Don?t ever lose sight of the importance of that relationship."
Sharon & Merritt Saunders (Newtown CT)

"My husband and I met Lisa when we went to look at one of her listings in Newtown in August of 2020. We had no realtor at the time and decided to contact her to see the property. While she showed us the property we were impressed by all of her extensive knowledge of everything about the house and area. She even pointed out things to us that we would never have noticed or expected a realtor to say especially when it was her own listing. This is how we knew we could trust her from that very moment. Unfortunately, that house wasn't the one for us, but we left there and discussed how much we enjoyed Lisa and how she compared to our previous agent years prior and said let's continue to work with her for our house search. Lisa was able to get us in to see every house we asked to see on our difficult schedules! The housing market was crazy and the showings were always hard to get. She knew what we were looking for and helped us get the exact house we always dreamt of. She also was able to sell our condo at a much higher price than we could have ever imagined. She is a kind hearted and warm person, but she also knows how to be professional and strong for the business transactions when needed! We are so grateful to Lisa and she has become part of our family now! Angela and Joe Faulhaber
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Angela Faulhaber (Monroe CT)

"Dear Larry, I understand that you be considering a change in real estate brokers and are considering hiring Lisa Gallagher. I work for GE and have moved 6 times so I have some experience with brokers. My first experience with Lisa was in 2010. Based on a glowing recommendation from another GE colleague, I decided to list my home in Newtown CT with Lisa. Crazy thing is she sold my home very quickly despite some challenges on my part and I NEVER EVEN met her as I lived in Park City, Utah at the time. Lisa communicated with me at every phase. I always knew where we stood and she is by far one of the most responsive and communicative individuals I have ever worked with.

It was not until a couple of months ago that I actually met Lisa in person. I have recently relocated back to CT. Upon receiving a new assignment with GE, my wife and I immediately reached out to Lisa to help us find a home. Incredibly Lisa found us a home in Ridgefield on our first house hunting trip and have closed all in about 45 days.

What I loved most about Lisa is that she communicates all the time. She understands you are busy and tries like hell to shift the burden of responsibility from you to her. And, she represents YOU. Lisa is always looking out for you. I would recommend her to anyone and Lisa is by far the best real estate broker we have ever worked with. Please feel free to call me if you would like to discuss further. Best, Tim Carfi"
Tim Carfi

Lisa is by far the best real estate agent we have ever encountered during either a purchase or sale transaction. We first met Lisa by chance while investigating a listing and immediately were impressed by her insightful knowledge of the Newtown housing market. We had been looking for a home in Newtown for several months and were very discouraged by the results but Lisa's optimism & spirit convinced us that she could make a difference. Over the next few months Lisa worked tirelessly to uncover new listings within our purchase parameters & limitations. She made herself available day & night always only a phone call away. She went the extra mile by alerting us to a number of listings before they even came to market deploying her extensive network of friends & colleagues. One of those listings became our future home which we purchased in July 2006 in large part thanks to Lisa's talent, persistence & encouragement. Throughout the stressful & sometimes discouraging process, Lisa's positive attitude, determination & genuine concern for our families need not only kept us on track toward a successful closing, but led to our becoming close friends as well. She is now an important part of our extended Connecticut family. We would highly recommend Lisa to anyone in need of real estate services without reservation.
Sincerely,
Beth & Joe Anesi

Lisa is the consummate real estate professional. She pays close attention to the details, does her homework, listens to your specific needs and concerns & delivers service 24/7. She absolutely exceeded my expectations & spent a great deal of time during a transitional real estate market helping me evaluate the target listing price for my property. Her homework showed me that she really understood the market & we sold the house within one weeks time at a terrific profit! I would recommend Lisa to any friend who is looking for help listing a current home, or, purchasing a new one. I was so pleased with Lisa's performance on both sides of the transaction. Simply terrific!!
Robert Costa

I wanted to thank you for the energy, effort and professionalism which you utilized in selling my home on Arthur's Ct. You originally identified an opportunity in the marketplace and actually came to my wife and I prior to our house being listed based upon your knowledge of our intention to move. Once the house was ultimately listed, it was sold quickly due to your amazing energy, effort & perseverance. I wish to thank you for all that you have done. Please feel free to have anyone contact me who would like a reference from a thoroughly satisfied customer.
Mark Harrison, CPA, ABV, Esq.

We are writing to express our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to you for your support on the recent sale of our home. As you know very well, this has probably been one of the worst housing markets in recent history, and unfortunately we had the necessity of selling our home in this environment. The outcome (price) was certainly not what either you or we wanted or had hoped for but we also believe in our hearts that you did everything in your power to get us the best deal possible and in a relatively short time period considering current sales cycles.
Most importantly, we want to thank you for your professionalism, competence, dedication, warmth and genuineness in what is a very personal and stressful process. You certainly went above and beyond the call of duty for us, especially during the closing process where you not only assisted but led the closure of inspection items by dealing with the contractors and being present to oversee the work in our absence. What is truly amazing is that during this time you maintained a great positive attitude and a keen sensitivity to our needs.
This is the 7th house we have either purchased or sold, so we have had experiences with many real estate agents through those transactions, and we can unequivocally say that you are the “Best of the Best”!
Again, thank you, and if there is ever the need for a professional reference, we would not only be willing, but also honored to serve as a reference for you.
Mike and Renee Luttati

" Our home sale was the result of a relocation package offered to us when our firm relocated. Of the realtors offered,we chose Lisa. She delivered everything she promised.Our home was represented in its best light. Lisa is proactive,efficient& professional,yet very warm & likable.Our home sale was complex as everything went through Relo. We had the option of a buyout if our home did not sell.If that occurred,Lisa would not be compensated for her work. We were already renting in Boston & only came home weekends. This didn't deter her one bit.She stopped by the home weekly as part of her routine & brought in our mail & put the emptied garbage cans into the garage.We didn't expect her to do that & I think it aptly demonstrates her helpfulness & enthusiasm.She definitely goes the extra mile. She found a buyer for us at the 11th hour,then had quite a bit of work when the 46 year old septic system didn't pass inspection.We had to install a new septic as part of the sale contingency which was not a simple installation. Our property is partly wetlands & the Town of Bethel required a Civil Engineer to design a new system. The Town was extremely stringent in their requirement s & thorough in their overseeing of the installation & it didn't help that this was winter, not an ideal time for installation. Our employer's relocation policy was to purchase the home from me, then complete the sale with the buyer directly. This is to release me ASAP so that I can complete my relo speedily.This is what happened & this brought an abundance of extra work to Lisa's table. She became the on-site interface dealing with the buyers, the town, the Septic Installer, the Civil Engineer & Weichert Relocation, the new seller of this property. She kept on top of every detail & successfully closed on this home. She held everything together. In short, I highly regard Lisa & would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.She is the best a realtor can be."
Cathy Green, Schlumberger

Dear Ms. Parr:
There is one reason our home in Newtown, CT sold after a 20 month journey in a depressed market – Lisa Gallagher. Her tenacious spirit not only got us many showings to give us an opportunity to find a buyer but that same energy got us two offers simultaneously. She was never complacent in this tough, down market.
My husband and I have moved six times in our 11 years of marriage so we have had at least 12 interactions with Realtors. We can honestly say that she is the best we have had the pleasure to work with.
Lisa took our selling experience personally and she cared deeply about the sales of this house for our family. For six months the house was vacant and she went above and beyond checking on the home and even at times cleaning & meeting contractors just so the house was positioned to sell.
Ultimately, we had to make some aggressive price moves to sell the house and Lisa researched the market diligently to help us find the right price to attract not one but two buyers at the same time. She continued to work just as hard from the offer through inspection and finally closing to ensure that every detail was attended to for our family and the buyer’s family.
Thank you is not enough to show our gratitude for all her efforts on our behalf.
Sincerely,
Jim & Jen Madej.

"As first time home buyers, Lisa Gallagher fully explained the whole process right from the beginning to the end to help us identify our dream luxury home and made this normally heart wrenching process hassle free to help us close within 3 months from start to finish . She remained positive, honest, loyal and responsive to our family's needs and tight schedules always in a most timely manner . We certainly benefited from her immense years of experience in this industry and her good professional relations with other realtors, the local government, contractors,inspectors, lawyers, mortgage brokers and William Raveis Real Estates . A Phenomenal 5 star experience all professionals and workers with tight schedules would love! <br />Michael and Dorcas , Newtown, CT"
Dorcas Eshun (Newtown & Southbury)

"Lisa Gallagher exceeds all expectations in an agent. The love she has for what she does is apparent and helped sell our home quickly. If we can do it all over we would not change a thing, she made the experience perfect. This was by far the best Real Estate experience we have ever had. Kelly and Dean Lindquist, 18 Clearview Dr, Sandy Hook"
Dean Lindquist (Sandy Hook, CT)

"Lisa was truly a pleasure to work with!! She made the entire process of selling my house, to buying my new home absolutely flawless! I have many friends, some of which recently bought homes, and told me what a nightmare the entire process was. I am very lucky to have Lisa representing me during this process, and with great pleasure, I tell my friends.... you had the wrong agent. Lisa will remain a friend, and will continue to be highly recommended by myself, and my future wife!! Robert Thorne"
Robert Moore Thorne (New Milford, CT)

"Lisa is a true professional. She immediately responds to every inquiry or request, goes the extra mile to be involved in all aspects to successfully guide the sales transaction, and provides regular updates and guidance throughout the process. She is knowledgeable, maintains an effective network of professionals and runs hard to make the process easy for her clients. Lisa represented me 12 years ago when she helped me sell my home and purchase a new home. Fast forward 12 years later, I turned to Lisa for guidance in selling my home in a challenging market. She found a buyer for our home, negotiated a great deal without us ever having to list our home. I would strongly recommend Lisa to any of my family, friends or associates. <br />Robert Costa"
Robert Costa (NEWTOWN, CT)

"My real estate agent, Lisa Gallagher, is exceptional and has been a life saver from day one through the close of my house. I have worked with her twice now when she found us a home several years ago and 5 years later when we needed to sell, we hired her instantly. We thought we could not sell for more than what we paid. Imagine when Lisa told us our home was worth $50k more than that. Lisa positioned the house so well that we obtained multiple offers and sold for $16.000 over asking! Lisa got us $66,000 more than we thought possible! How many agents can do that! I cannot say enough positive words about my thorough satisfaction with her professionalism and abilities. She is extraordinary in every single way and exceeded each and every one of my expectations."
Sara Senko (Sandy Hokk, CT)

"My agent was very confident and knew exactly what to do to get our property ready for a fast sale. Further, she convinced us that our home was worth $40k more than what we thought we could get. She sold our home for every penny she said it was worth. She went above and beyond all expectations to help us and got us more money than we ever imagined was possible in this market ."
Edgardo Escribano (NEW FAIRFIELD, CT)

"Lisa Gallagher was superb! Understood us and the market! Stellar knowledge and fantastic problem solver. Very customer and solutions oriented."

"Our agent, Lisa Gallagher was outstanding. Her communication and sales ability was top notch. We worked with two other agents in Newtown in the past and no one came close to her abilities."

"Very proffessional and thorough. Always a follow-up and stayed on task until completed. Very knowledgable and best sales person I have ever worked with!"

"Our agent, Lisa Gallagher was amazing! I have never worked with an agent that was as professional and proactive. We have and will recommend Lisa to everyone we know."

"Lisa Gallagher is a trustworthy and smart professional who will not get out-worked, no matter the complexity of problems and difficulty factor."

"We received outstanding services with Lisa Gallagher in every way! She cares about her clients. She is very honest, personable, brilliant in her field and hard working! I would call her anytime I was selling or buying a home and I will recommend her highly to others. She has become our friend, we love her and can't wait to have her over our new house!"

"Lisa was very strong in negotiation, as well as her knowledge of the market and area helped us buy the house we wanted for the price we needed."

"Lisa made the process of home purchasing very informative. She listened to my needs and helped me with every step of this process. She knew exactly what I was looking for. She made my dream of owning a home come true. I am extremely happy."

"Phenominal"

"Our agent helped us to present a strategically strong offer on the home we were buying, which was accepted. And then she expertly marketed the home we selling, obtaining a very advantageous price for us. Both transactions went just as she planned them, smoothly and efficiently."

"Lisa Gallagher was professional, organized and efficient, but also warm, friendly and personable. She knows the market and was able to expertly manage a complicated sale. I will absolutely recommend her."

"Excellent service"

"Lisa went above and beyond her duties all throughout the process. Very strong negotiator who put the deal together in record time! She was always there to answer questions and looked out for your best interests!"

"SHE IS THE BEST AGENT IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN. <br />Joe Ryan"
Joseph Ryan (NEWTOWN, CT)

"Lisa Gallagher was an excellent agent for us. She was thorough, professional, caring and very focused on selling our home. I recommend her highly. Dunham Smith"
Dunham Smith (Sandy Hook, CT)

"Our agent worked very hard for us. She knew all the right people to get our repairs completed on time."
Peter Fedorov (NEWTOWN, CT)

"Lisa is an excellent realtor and person. She has a very good relationship with other realtors and local government so she was very easy to work with and took care of a lot of hiccups with ease and grace. <br />Pauline Facey"
Pauline Facey (NEWTOWN, CT)

"We loved working with Lisa, both on the buy side back in 2010 and again on the sale side in 2017. She is so focused on execution, and also ensuring that the needs of her customers are being addressed promptly. She was always reachable, and so helpful during the sale negotiations. We appreciated the amount of information she would often provide, ensuring that we had our home attractively priced in the market. <br />Renee McCubbin, GE"
Renee McCubbin (Newtown, CT)

"Lisa Gallagher was very responsive to our goals and moved quickly when action was necessary. She was excellent in her communication skills. <br />Gerald Garavel, Ridgefield"
Gerald Garavel (Southbury, CT)

"Lisa Gallagher is the best of the best when it comes to real estate agents. She exceeded our expectations in every way. She helped us sell our home in town and then helped us purchase a new home for our growing family. She looked out for our best interests and negotiated issues for our benefit with great success. Without reservation, I would recommend her to anyone interested in purchasing or selling their home. <br />Dr. Christie Sullivan"
Christie Sullivan (Sandy, CT)

"Lisa Gallagher is a hard working and incredibly dependable agent. She helped us go purchase this home 4 years ago and her knowledge of the upgrades we made and the local market made all of the difference. She was able to sell our home for $30k more in a touch market."
Daniel Douglass

"Lisa, is a caring person who truly seems to love her job. She never seemed pushy just to make a sale and seemed just as excited to view the homes with us, even if she has viewed the homes previously. <br />She genuinely cared that we found the right home for us."
Michael Elsigian (Commerce Charter Tow, MI)

"Excellent Service!"
Thomas Denton

"Lisa Gallagher was right on target with the sale price of our home, the knowledge of the market and deciding which offer to accept. She guided us every step of the process from listing our home to purchasing another. I would highly recommend her."
Joanie Minor (Newtown, CT)

"Lisa was fantastic. So professional year so personal. She made us feel like we were her only client."
Jeremiah McGeehan (Waterbury, CT)

"Best agent. Lisa was always there when I needed her. She is persistent and thorough."
Eddie Jon

"Our listing agent was Lisa Gallagher and this was the second time working with her...she was our agent when we bought the house. She's fabulous. She worked tirelessly to ensure our house was ready to get top value for our home. It was a pleasure working with her. I've recommended her to other colleagues who live in the area."
Michael Elsigian (New Milford, CT)

"Lisa was absolutely invaluable!!! Her knowledge of the neighborhoods, current market conditions and constant updating of homes that were coming/came on the market was invaluable to us, especially since we were living in CA at the time of the purchase."
John Facey (Fairfield, CA)

"Lisa Gallagher is the hardest working agent we have ever worked with, she was always there when we needed her, got top dollar for our house very quickly and was a pleasure to work with always."
Kim Baker (Newtown, CT)

"Lisa was wonderful. She pushed to sell my beautiful home which was difficult due to the location of my property and got me top dollar. I had my home listed previously with another agency with no success but Lisa got the job done. I highly recommend Lisa."
Isabella Sousa (Newtown, CT)

"Lisa was exceptional in valuation, advice, help with preparing home, phenomenal contacts to aid a speedy sale. Lisa made the whole process seamless and smooth. Highly recommend Lisa."
Mary Bennett (Newtown, CT)

"Lisa was a wonderful agent. She was very professional. She had excellent communication with me throughout the listing, purchase, and closing. She goes above in all things. I would highly recommend her."
William Waananen (Oxford, CT)

"Lisa Gallegher was fantastic. Smart, strategic, responsive, hard-working, patient, understanding in my grieving circumstances. She was a true partner."
Stephen Silver (Bethel, CT)

"Top quality service with above and beyond expectations. We were treated from the beginning to the end as if we are the only client. Got Top dollar for our house well over $150k more than our previous listing during the winter no less!!!"
Jung Mills (Newtown, CT)

"Was there every step of the way"
Anthony Lensing (Bethel, CT)