Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Delaware Real Estate Experts
The Lisa Mathena Group has been a trusted leader in Delaware real estate since 2009, providing comprehensive services for property owners, buyers, landlords, and tenants. Our approach begins with active listening to understand client needs, followed by delivering tailored solutions with passion and professionalism. Our team specializes in residential and commercial real estate, property management, foreclosures, REO properties, and luxury home marketing across Southern New Castle County to Rehoboth Beach and beyond. Recognized as one of Delaware's Best Teams by RealTrends annually since 2016, we became an independent brokerage in 2020 after previous affiliation with Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate.Our expertise includes navigating Delaware's unique real estate regulations, securing financing, coordinating inspections, and connecting clients with trusted vendors. We prioritize client education, transparent communication, and leveraging cutting-edge marketing strategies to ensure successful transactions. With decades of combined experience, including certifications like Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), we deliver exceptional service for first-time buyers to seasoned investors.
Services
Residential Sales
Property Management
Foreclosure Assistance
Commercial Real Estate
Land Sales
Buyer Agency
Seller Agency
Luxury Home Marketing
REO Properties
Rental Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of Delaware real estate expertise with specialized certifications
- Our team provides comprehensive services from financing to vendor coordination
- We cover all Delaware markets from Northern New Castle to Rehoboth Beach
- Recognized annually as Delaware's Best Real Estate Team since 2016
- We combine local market knowledge with national award-winning strategies
What people say
Highly recommend
Stress-free process
Professional expertise
Quick communication
Market knowledge
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales specialists help Delaware homeowners sell properties ranging from starter homes to luxury estates. We employ targeted marketing strategies, professional photography, and virtual tours to attract qualified buyers. Our team's deep understanding of local market trends ensures competitive pricing and swift transactions while maintaining compliance with Delaware's real estate regulations.
Property Management
Our property management division offers comprehensive landlord services including tenant screening, lease administration, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting. With expertise dating back to 1990, we provide personalized solutions for single-property owners and large-scale investors across Delaware's diverse rental markets.
Foreclosure Assistance
We specialize in short sales and foreclosure prevention strategies for distressed homeowners. Our certified specialists (holding SFR designations) work with banks and investors to navigate complex REO transactions while protecting homeowners' interests throughout Delaware's foreclosure process.
Commercial Real Estate
Our commercial real estate division handles sales and leasing of business properties across Delaware. From retail spaces to industrial sites, we represent both buyers and sellers with market analysis, pricing strategy, and negotiation expertise tailored to commercial transactions.
Buyer Agency
We guide first-time and experienced buyers through Delaware's real estate market with personalized property searches, mortgage pre-approval assistance, and negotiation expertise. Our agents provide 24/7 availability and multilingual support to help clients find their ideal homes in competitive markets.
People
Lisa Mathena
Broker/Owner
With nearly 30 years of Delaware real estate experience, Lisa holds the CRS, SFR, and RENE designations. Ranked in the top 1% nationally, she founded the team in 2009 and became an independent brokerage in 2020.
Donna Girod
Director of Property Management
Leading our property management division since 2020, Donna brings 30+ years of rental market expertise. Her background includes mortgage financing and contractor coordination to streamline landlord operations.
Claudia Sosa-Ducot
REALTOR
Specializing in first-time homebuyers and investors, Claudia offers bilingual Spanish-English support. With 14 years in real estate and 23 years in travel services, she provides unique insights into Delaware's housing markets.
Felecia Duggins
REALTOR
Combining 30+ years of education experience with real estate expertise, Felecia focuses on first-time homebuyer education. She helps clients improve credit scores and understand mortgage options for successful homeownership.
Jennifer Richburg
REALTOR
Specializing in residential sales, Jennifer leverages her military service background to provide structured, client-focused service. She assists first-time buyers and investors with market analysis and transaction guidance.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer in Delaware?
We provide residential/commercial sales, property management, foreclosure assistance, luxury home marketing, and REO services across all Delaware counties.
How do you help first-time homebuyers?
Our agents offer personalized guidance, mortgage pre-approval assistance, and credit improvement strategies to help first-time buyers navigate the process confidently.
Do you handle out-of-state property sales?
Yes, we assist clients selling Delaware properties from remote locations, including document coordination and virtual showings for seamless transactions.
What makes your team different from other agents?
We combine decades of local expertise with national recognition, offering multilingual support, specialized certifications, and comprehensive services from financing to closing.
How do you market properties effectively?
We use professional photography, virtual tours, targeted digital marketing, and our extensive network to maximize property exposure in competitive markets.
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