Lisa Zahner · San Francisco Residential, Multifamily & Investment Real Estate

I had the pleasure of working closely with Lisa Zahner on a multifamily real estate deal, and was thoroughly impressed by her expertise and commitment to her clients. We were cleared to close in 11 days, thanks to Lisa's knowledge and first-hand experience in the San Francisco multifamily market. She is calm under pressure (and keeps her sense of humor!), and her ability to manage moving deadlines & lend...

— Ryan L | Ryan L

With her first-hand experience in home renovation, Lisa was a great partner for our rehab project. Together we reviewed layout & floorplans and she and her team even helped choose flooring and tiles for our bathrooms. She visited our construction project regularly, and when it came to marketing our property for sale, she went all out! Lisa works really hard to get the best results for her clients, and i...

— Mehran E | Mehran E

Lisa Z is The Perfect Partner in Home Purchase! Lisa understood my needs and busy schedule. Her expertise, extensive knowlege of the ins & outs of different neighborhoods and public transportation options were super important. Lisa really advocated for me. She's a great negotiator and effective communicator, and helped me to review different financing options. We found a great home at a great value, pa...

— Shima N | Shima N

Working with Lisa was an absolute pleasure. Together, we looked at many homes, and Lisa's patience and expertise were invaluable in helping navigate the options. She truly understood my needs and guided me to the perfect home. Her knowledge of the market and her dedication made all the difference. I highly recommend working with Lisa.

— Carsten H | Carsten H

Lisa helped us to find our 1031 exchange property, and she was instrumental in guiding us through the transaction. She's straightforward, and will tell you if she thinks something is a bad deal - then she'll help you find a better option. Lisa knows which updates are value-added, and her wide professional network is important to getting a property ready to rent or sell. She managed our tight deadlines a...

— Gary L | Gary L

Lisa helped me to buy my investment property during a really tough time in the market. Together we assessed the pros and cons of each building, running the financials, etc. Through Lisa's network, we brought in architects and contractors to provide estimates of work & updates. Lisa's got nerves of steel, and helped secure the financing I need to make the deal work.Ultimately, I got a great place with a...

— Will W | Will W

Lisa is a standout real estate agent in San Francisco. Lisa's expertise in the local market and keen understanding of my needs made the process of buying a live/work loft a breeze. Her negotiation skills were top-notch, ensuring a smooth transaction and timely closing. Beyond the sale, she provided valuable advice on property maintenance and future updates. I highly recommend Lisa for her excellent knowl...

— Leslie K | Leslie K

Lisa Zahner changed my life and I don't think anyone else could have. I have worked with several agents to buy and sell a number of houses over the years and this was by far the easiest engagement despite being one of the hardest markets with Covid tapering, interest rates starting to rise and many buyers sitting on the sideline. Lisa finessed the management of the repair work, staging, delivery of appl...

— Khan P | Khan P

Lisa is a great partner for many of our projects. She's the rare real estate agent that also understands construction & design, and she provides real advice to her clients regarding the best bang for your budget, to help her clients get the best outcome for their projects - either to renovate your home, or to make upgrades to prep for listing for sale.

— Doug B | Doug B

Lisa is committed to helping her clients make smart investments - and she's awesome! She sold our investment property in Southern California - even while based in San Francisco! It needed significant renovation, and she partnered with a local design/build team to get everything ready for sale. She and her team managed the entire renovation project, and when faced with unexpected obstacles (like water dam...

— Shawn F.

I had a great experience working with Lisa. She took care of everything to get my house on the market, including arranging vendors to do all the work needed. It was a big load off my mind. She prepared me for all the paperwork and explained each step. The house looked great and sold very quickly for well above asking. Couldn't possibly have gone smoother!

— Jen C.

Lisa was so friendly and easy to work with. She got my home ready for sale and took care of managing all the vendors without my having to make any calls at all. The house looked great, sold quickly well above asking, and all of the paperwork was seamless.

— Jennifer C.

Lisa is so knowledgeable and personable. She negotiated a commercial lease for me, kept me up to date-throughout the process, and explained everything thoroughly and patiently. She has advised me on another rental building that I have. I truly appreciate her guidance and wise counsel. Plus, she's always in a good mood and a pleasure to be around!

— Kymberly P.

We came to Lisa to represent us in leasing our commercial building because of her experience, her network, and her positive attitude. Lisa is fun to work with and speaks with straight talk- guiding us through the process to meet our objectives. I would recommend Lisa to anyone I know and trust her immensely.

— Buyer

I've known Lisa for over a decade. She was a patron of my restaurant Poleng and was always engaged with our community initiatives since she worked with the City helping develop our slice of the Panhandle. Later we crossed paths when she was the ED at Urban Solutions and she connected me to future partners and clients that would propel my passion projects and career further. Lisa has always been a go-to r...

— Desi

As first-time home buyers, Lisa made everything straightforward and simple. She took the time to explain anything confusing in the buying process. When we went to see houses with her, she gave us her honest opinion so that we could make an informed decision. When we had our offer accepted, Lisa was our biggest cheerleader. As longtime San Francisco residents who were finally able to afford our first home...

— Molly F.

We feel very fortunate that you became our agent, Lisa, because (you) have the gift of listening to our needs and of clearly explaining the processes that would be involved in selling the property. You let us see your research on comparable properties in the neighborhood, so we could make a sound decision about how much to sell the property for. You were successful in creating a cooperative demeanor with...

— Jorge-Luis J.

We were extremely pleased with how Lisa Zahner, a real estate agent with Polaris Realty in San Francisco, handled our recent purchase of property in Sausalito. Besides negotiating a very favorable price for us, her thoroughness and constant attention to all the crucial details were greatly appreciated. We therefore highly recommend Ms. Zahner to anyone seeking to sell or purchase any real estate.

— Wondie R. & Edward S.

Lisa was professional, always on time, and so helpful when we decided to sell our place quite quickly. She had a great team of painters, floor people, and other skilled tradespeople to fix any issues to help our place shine and sell quickly. She is knowledgeable about what to do, what might be an issue, and how to fix it. She had a buyer for us in 1 week. We highly recommend her.

— Cheryl B.

Hands down Lisa is the best agent to work with. She took care of everything from soup to nuts. Her attention to detail is second to none and she's very meticulous in the process. Highly recommend.

— Ari S.

Truly exemplary! I am a perfectionist by nature and I certainly demand excellence from the professionals I hire. I have worked with numerous SF realtors over the past 15 years, from the famous to the start-ups and none match the sheer determination, professionalism, skill, and perseverance of Lisa. I don’t think it is possible to overstate the all-around excellence Lisa executed at every turn in a very l...

— Barry D.

Lisa was the agent for the previous homeowner. She was extremely patient and helpful. She really helped create a vision for what I was going to do with the property. As a first-time investor in multi-tenant homes, she really made the process of starting a new business seem far less daunting.

— Richard W.

5 stars! We came to Lisa to represent us in leasing our commercial building because of her experience, her network, and her positive attitude. Lisa is fun to work with and speaks with straight talk- guiding us through the process to meet our objectives. I would recommend Lisa to anyone I know and trust her immensely.

— Ken P.

Lisa has always been a go-to resource for me, she helped me negotiate the best lease ever. Her knowledge of deal structures was instrumental in making this happen. There are not very many people out there that can make something like this come to fruition. She connected me to future partners and clients that would propel my passion projects and career further.

— Desi D.

Thank you. Selling this house was an important milestone in being able to move forward and change the direction of our family’s life (for the better)! Really can’t underscore the significance of that enough.

— Jessica V.

I've worked with a lot of agents over the years, and Lisa is at the very, very top of the list. She is fantastic at listening to and understanding your goals, she's got an encyclopedic knowledge of the local market, and she really goes above and beyond to get you the deal you're looking for. She puts in real work. If you're a buyer, you will have a lower-risk transaction because of her sharp eye and hand...

— Antoun N.