Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Delaware Real Estate Team
The Lisa Mathena Group provides property owners, buyers, landlords, and tenants with comprehensive real estate services rooted in trust, passion, and professionalism. By prioritizing client needs, we deliver tailored solutions across residential, commercial, and investment properties, leveraging over three decades of combined expertise. Our team specializes in buyer and seller agency, property management, foreclosures, REO properties, and luxury home marketing, serving clients from Southern New Castle County to Rehoboth Beach and beyond. Recognized as one of Delawares Best Teams by RealTrends since 2016, we combine local market knowledge with national certifications, including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), to ensure seamless transactions.Our commitment to transparency, client education, and ethical practices has earned us top-tier rankings and repeat clientele. We guide clients through every stepfrom financing and inspections to closing and property managementwhile emphasizing Delawares unique advantages, such as low taxes and beachfront living. With a focus on innovation and personalized service, we aim to make real estate transactions stress-free and rewarding for first-time buyers, seasoned investors, and everyone in between.
Services
Residential Sales
Property Management
Foreclosure Assistance
Commercial Real Estate
Luxury Home Marketing
Investor Services
REO Properties
Land Sales
Rental Management
Buyer Agency
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of local real estate expertise in Delawares Southern New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
- Our team holds elite certifications, including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE).
- We provide end-to-end support, from financing and inspections to property management and REO services.
- Recognized as one of Delawares Best Teams by RealTrends annually since 2016.
- We specialize in luxury home marketing and investor-focused solutions across a vast geographic area.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
- Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)
What people say
Outstanding service
Quick sales process
Professional and knowledgeable
Highly recommend
Stress-free experience
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales service connects buyers and sellers through strategic marketing, competitive pricing, and expert negotiation. We specialize in single-family homes, condos, and luxury properties across Delaware. With a focus on local market trends and client education, we ensure seamless transactions from listing to closing.
Property Management
Our property management division offers end-to-end rental solutions, including tenant screening, maintenance, and lease administration. We cater to landlords seeking passive income while ensuring compliance with Delawares landlord-tenant laws. Services extend to out-of-state owners via our HOMEWATCH program for property inspections and upkeep.
Foreclosure Assistance
We specialize in short sales and foreclosure properties, guiding clients through distressed real estate transactions. Our team holds the SFR certification, ensuring expertise in navigating bank-owned properties and mitigating financial risks for buyers and sellers in challenging markets.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate services cater to investors and businesses seeking income-generating properties. We handle transactions for retail spaces, land, and mixed-use developments, leveraging market insights to maximize returns and align with client investment goals.
Luxury Home Marketing
Luxury home marketing targets high-end properties with tailored promotional strategies, including digital campaigns and global MLS exposure. We emphasize Delawares unique attractions, such as low taxes and coastal living, to attract discerning buyers for premium estates.
People
Lisa Mathena
Founder & Lead Agent
Lisa Mathena, a Delaware resident with 30+ years of experience, holds the CRS and RENE certifications. Ranked in the top 1% of U.S. realtors, she specializes in residential sales and has been named a Five Star Professional annually since 2015.
Donna Girod
Property Management Director
Donna Girod leads property management with 14+ years of experience in rental solutions. A former educator, she emphasizes client communication and streamlines transactions through trusted vendor networks and after-hours availability.
Claudia Sosa-Ducot
REALTOR
Claudia Sosa-Ducot specializes in first-time homebuyers and investor clients. Fluent in Spanish and English, she combines real estate expertise with a decade of banking experience to simplify cross-border transactions for diverse clientele.
Felecia Duggins
REALTOR
Felecia Duggins focuses on first-time homebuyer education, offering workshops on credit improvement and mortgage readiness. Her background in education informs her patient, client-centric approach to real estate transactions.
Michael Getzlaff
REALTOR
Michael Getzlaff specializes in Delaware and Maryland beach resort properties. With certifications in pricing strategy and resort home sales, he leverages marketing expertise to highlight luxury properties in competitive coastal markets.
Questions
What areas does The Lisa Mathena Group serve?
We serve all of Delaware, including Southern New Castle County, Rehoboth Beach, Georgetown, Milton, Dover, and surrounding regions.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, our property management division handles tenant screening, maintenance, and lease administration, including remote property oversight via our HOMEWATCH program.
What certifications do your agents hold?
Our team holds certifications including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR).
How do you market luxury homes?
We use targeted digital campaigns, global MLS exposure, and Delaware’s unique selling points—like low taxes and coastal living—to attract buyers for premium estates.
Can you assist with out-of-state property sales?
Yes, we specialize in remote transactions, offering virtual consultations, document sharing, and local vendor networks to streamline sales for out-of-state clients.
What sets your team apart from other realtors?
Our team combines decades of local expertise, national certifications, and a client-first approach, consistently ranking among Delaware’s top real estate groups since 2009.
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