Lisa Thompson
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Lisa Thompson

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Lisa Thompson

Lisa Thompson

Commercial/Residential
Lisa has an extensive business background. She is an accomplished real estate professional with more than 20 years of business experience that includes real estate acquisition and disposition, real estate asset and property management, real estate market analysis and feasibility, sales and marketing, strategic planning and implementation, capital budgeting, financial analysis, and training and development.
Lisa has experience with residential and commercial. She has worked on and completed over $80 million in real estate transactions. Lisa is passionate about real estate. She is truly connected to her clients and she is committed to helping them achieve their objectives. In addition to working with hundreds of clients she has also work with several multinational corporations regarding the acquisition, disposition, or management of its real estate assets.
Lisa has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Illinois and a MBA in Finance and Marketing from The University of Chicago.
The following are a few courses in which she has completed:
Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Investment Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Portfolio Strategies & Tools for Managing Uncertainty, Construction Management, Aligning Real Estate & Business Strategy, Technology: Finding and Evaluating Solutions, Real Estate Strategic Management, Lease Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate, Multi-Family Property Management, and Project Management.
Lisa holds the following designations: ABR, CRS, e-Pro, MCR, and SRES. She is currently working to complete her CCIM designation.

Century 21 SGR - South Loop


Recent Articles

jun2018

06 Jun 2018

Real Estate Relocation Guide: 7 Steps to a Seamless Move

by Lisa Thompson

Whatever your reasons are for relocating to a new area, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re moving across across town or across the country, you’ll be changing more than your address. Besides a...

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02 May 2018

10 Staging Secrets From the Pros for a Quick Home Sale at Top Dollar

by Lisa Thompson

According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged...

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04 Apr 2018

HOUSE CARE CALENDAR: A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home

by Lisa Thompson

From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one...

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07 Mar 2018

The Home Buyer’s Guide to Getting Mortgage Ready

by Lisa Thompson

Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage...

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feb2018

07 Feb 2018

Home Design Trends to Watch in 2018

by Lisa Thompson

We frequently get questions from clients who are taking on decorating and remodeling projects and want to ensure their dollars are invested wisely. Which looks will last for years to come, and which ones...

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03 Jan 2018

Real Estate 2018: What to Expect

by Lisa Thompson

Real Estate 2018: What to Expect As we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?” It’s not just potential buyers and...

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06 Dec 2017

20 Home Gadget Gift Ideas to Fit Any Budget

by Lisa Thompson

Looking for the perfect present for a loved one this holiday season? We’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite gift ideas. And since we work in real estate, we focused on items that add...

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01 Nov 2017

Welcome Home: 10 Tips to Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Hometown Haven

by Lisa Thompson

“Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis…is a surprisingly effective first step.”...

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04 Oct 2017

Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense

by Lisa Thompson

INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through...

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06 Sep 2017

The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent

by Lisa Thompson

When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure...

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