Within thirty days after joining Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Loiacono was ranked one of the top three agents in her prestigious Montecito office, and she consistently remains a leading producer in her industry. In 2005, after just over two years in the business, her sales exceeded $80 million — an achievement unsurpassed in the history of Santa Barbara real estate.
Energy, ethics and integrity, combined with superb people and negotiating skills, assure Lisa of unrivaled, continuing success. Her personal knowledge base of affluent potential buyers, out of the area as well as locally, and her reputation for discretion, especially when dealing with high-profile clients, are also key factors contributing to her accomplishments.
Lisa attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, majoring in Italian, and traveled extensively throughout Europe to cultivate her architectural acuity. Prior to beginning her career in real estate, she was a founder of a successful computer services company where she excelled as its public and business relations ambassador.
In addition to Lisa's dazzling professional real estate career, the 17-year Santa Barbara resident is active in community affairs and charitable organizations, including the highly respected Girls, Inc. Recently elected to the non-profit's Board of Directors, she has been involved with Girls, Inc.'s select "100 Committee" for the past six years, and, for two years in a row, held the distinction of being the youngest woman ever to serve as Committee Chair of its prestigious annual luncheon.
"People see me as a strong, smart and bold woman," says Lisa, "And that's the motto of Girls, Inc. Maybe that's why I'm so passionate about the organization. After all, it takes just one positive influence on a girl's life to let her know that she can be an amazing woman."
As a patron of the arts as well, Lisa also devotes her time and contributes financially to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the UC Santa Barbara "Arts and Lectures" program and Santa Barbara Summerdance. "I feel you must contribute to this incredible community I love and that gives us so much," she insists, "I can't imagine living here not giving back."
Aside from her career, Lisa is a devoted and active mom, spending quality and leisure time with her son, Jacob. She shares his passion for basketball and is an avid supporter of his talent as a player. Energetic and athletic, she also enjoys daily walks with her dogs, as well as pilates, skiing and hiking Santa Barbara's beautiful trails.