Lisa Ellis is a Durham-based Realtor with 30 years of experience helping homeowners successfully prepare, position, and sell their homes across the Triangle. As the owner of Real Estate by Design, Lisa takes a strategic, data-informed approach to pricing, marketing, and negotiation, ensuring her clients are well-positioned in every phase of the transaction.
Over the course of her career, Lisa has helped more than 1,500 families buy or sell a home. Her deep knowledge of Durham and the surrounding Triangle region allows her to guide clients through both competitive and complex situations with clarity and confidence. While Lisa is widely known for her success working with sellers, she also partners with buyers who value expert guidance and strong advocacy.
A lifelong Durham resident, Lisa raised her son, Cooper, here and remains closely connected to the community. She enjoys sharing the best of the area, from the Durham Performing Arts Center and Nasher Museum of Art to local trails, restaurants, and cultural experiences that make the Triangle such a dynamic place to live.
Lisa’s love of travel has taken her around the world, from Japan to Italy, Greece to Costa Rica. These experiences give her a broad perspective and a natural ability to connect with clients relocating from across the country and around the globe.
Lisa’s clients value her steady communication, market insight, and ability to navigate each step of the process with professionalism and care.
Home Types:
House, Townhouse, Condo, Lot/Land, Commercial, Manufactured
Years of Experience:
30
