About Lisa Hopkins-Cochran

Lisa Hopkins-Cochran, Realtor®, smiling and sitting at a desk with a laptop and phone in a modern office. Providing the best real estate service for home sellers and buyers for 35 years.

Professional Expertise

You deserve to work with a REALTOR® who is dedicated to providing you with exceptional, personalized service, resulting in a smooth & successful experience, regardless of your price point or the housing market. Are you concerned about whether now is the right time to buy or sell? My job is to listen to your needs and provide you with the information that will enable you to make the best decisions for you. When you decide that the time is right, my goal is to guide you on your journey, anticipate concerns before they become problems, and add some fun to the process…all while achieving or exceeding your financial goals!

Service From The Heart

I specialize in residential real estate sales throughout the Diablo Valley, Lamorinda, and Tri-Valley communities. With 35 years of experience as a full-time REALTOR®, I am prepared to help you make your next move, your best ever! My business style is consultative and never pushy because to me, business is all about relationships. Most of my business comes from repeat clients and their family & friends, because they know that I genuinely care about them and they know that they can count on excellence, in every transaction.

Advanced Specialties

My advanced specialties include holding the Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® designation as well as being a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) and a Certified Trust & Probate Specialist. I'm also a member of COMPASS PLUS.

At COMPASS PLUS, we believe that every life transition deserves respect, compassion, support and expert guidance.  As a specialized division of Compass, we are dedicated to helping older adults navigate significant life changes with care and dignity. 

I'm also a member of COMPASS EQ - a national network of Compass agents who specialize in equestrian properties.

Connections Near & Far

I always strive to build & maintain strong relationships within the professional real estate community, which benefits my clients. Some of these benefits include networking to get advance information about listings that are coming soon and being a REALTOR® who other REALTORS® wish to work with (this can be critical in a multiple-offer scenario for a buyer, or when representing a seller in a slower market). I maintain relationships with a top-notch team of experts to help you (lenders, escrow, title, inspectors, etc.). If you’re considering buying or selling in another area - please let me know. I’ve got an excellent network of REALTORS® across the country and I’m happy to help you find the one that is best suited to help you.

Your Partner in Real Estate

Make your next move with Lisa Hopkins-Cochran, REALTOR®

Sellers benefit from my personal management of every detail, expert marketing & presentation of properties, and strong contract negotiation skills, resulting in the highest possible price for my listings. Buyers appreciate my patience and tireless efforts to find them the right home and negotiate the best terms on their behalf, even in competitive multiple offer market conditions.

I graduated from UC Davis, in 1990, and began my career as a REALTOR® in 1991. I have a strong history of working with a diverse clientèle. My portfolio of homes sold includes numerous multi-million dollar estates, to the smallest of condos. I also have experience with acreage and vacant land/lot sales, at different stages of development. Regardless of the property value, every client can always expect the same respect and first class service, in every transaction.

I am a native of the East San Francisco Bay Area and I’m a longtime Danville resident. I’ve also spent many years selling homes in the coastal areas of Orange County. I returned to the Bay Area in 2005, to be closer to family and friends. I believe that supporting our local community is one of the most important roles of being a REALTOR®…and a great citizen! In the past, I’ve enjoyed leading a Girl Scout troop, volunteering with the local 4-H Club and helping with the high school Instrumental Music programs, where my two children were involved. I currently volunteer at the Danville Thrift Station, which provides financial support to mental health services in our local schools and community. I’m passionate about nature and love spending time exploring the many trails that our area has to offer.

I'm honored to be Danville Living Magazine's "Real Estate Expert Contributor." I love writing educational articles for our local community. Throughout the years, I have been the recipient of numerous sales awards. I take the most pride in receiving the “5 Star Professional” award (2012-2025), since it is based on quality of service (as rated by past clients), rather than on sales volume. My past clients know that I do what it takes to reduce their stress, negotiate strongly on their behalf, and provide clear communication throughout the entire transaction. I take pride in my work ethic, attention to detail, creative solutions and loyalty to my clients.

Call me today to find out how I can help you achieve your real estate goals and to experience service that comes from the heart.

Lisa Hopkins-Cochran, REALTOR®, SRES, Certified Senior Advisor®, Certified Trust and Probate Specialist, hugging her small white dog while leaning against her car in Danville, California. Personalized license plate spells out Love Homes. Diablo Valley real estate.

More Client Experiences

"A true guiding light"

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"A true guiding light"

"I have had the pleasure of working with Lisa Hopkins-Cochran for at least ten years. During that time, Lisa had earned my respect and loyalty above any one else with whom I have worked. She knows her profession, she is the quintessential professional, and I respect and trust her judgment.

She offers advice and opinions and does so with focus on the interests and needs of the client. I trust her opinions and insights and her willingness to "go the extra mile". Lisa is not only the most trusted professional I know, but is a true "guiding light" when dealing with the less defined areas of real property matters.

Over the years I have worked with Lisa, I have come to use her services exclusively and without any hesitation. There are few people with whom I have come to trust more than Lisa."

~ M. Becker

"Lisa's the best!"

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"A true guiding light"

"I can’t say enough good things about Lisa. She guided us through a challenging sale of our old house, always upbeat and positive. She brought both professionalism and creativity to her marketing strategies, and she never quit working to find the right buyers for our unique property.

While selling the old house, she helped us find our next house, navigated us smoothly through the process of a 1031 exchange, and got our sale/purchase completed in a really tight timeframe.

Throughout all of this, she offered her advice but never pressured us — a tough thing to pull off. She was incredibly detail-oriented, kept us well-informed about all the many important aspects of both our sales, and we felt really comfortable in all of our dealings with her. Lisa’s the best! "

~ P. Denenberg

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"High level of care & expertise"

"It was my third time having Lisa Hopkins-Cochran as my real estate agent, and every transaction was truly memorable. Lisa’s expertise in the housing market is exceptional. Lisa is very reliable, kind, patient, and has personal touch making the process more comfortable. Lisa recently helped me sell my townhome, and throughout the sale process, Lisa was very patient in explaining and providing guidance. There were repairs to be made, and Lisa was very helpful in my communication and interaction with the contractors and HOA. Lisa was incredibly communicative and promptly answered calls, texts and emails, keeping me informed about every development. Lisa has the ability to bring multiple offers. I am satisfied and impressed by Lisa’s outstanding skills and personalized service. Lisa’s strategy during the final negotiation highlighted her professionalism. Please do not hesitate to give Lisa a call for any questions you have."

~ J. Lane

"High level of care & expertise"

"Lisa is honest, highly knowledgeable and experienced, thorough and committed to the highest level of service.

I engaged Lisa to sell my Danville townhome and assist me in the purchase of a single family home. She provided excellent advice on the timing of the listing and recommended a stager who beautifully transformed my home.

Lisa always responded quickly to my questions, and she took the time to explain things thoroughly.

Before searching for a new home, Lisa listened carefully to my requirements and preferences and completely respected that I am cautious. When the market skyrocketed and the only winning offers were non-contingent, Lisa never pressured me to fall into the trap of waiving my right to inspection. She recommended excellent inspectors who gave me a good sense of the condition of the home that I would ultimately purchase.

Ultimately, I bought a home that I will enjoy for years to come.

Lisa is extremely detail oriented and organized and knows the East Bay market really well. She's strongly committed to serving her clients with a high level of care and expertise."

~ Jill S.

"Fabulous negotiator"

"High level of care & expertise"

"Clear & prompt communication"

"Choosing Lisa to serve as our real estate agent was the best choice my husband and I could have made as we looked for someone to represent us in the sale of our house.

Firstly, Lisa is extremely professional, passionate about her work, confident and her attention to detail is remarkable. She dots every “I” and crosses every “T” all while demonstrating her excellent listening skills and good sense of humor. Her timely responses to any email or phone call were met with much happiness as we felt like we were her only clients. We found her to be easy to work with and enthusiastic about our objectives.

Secondly, with her decades-long experience in the field, Lisa has a wealth of information that is applicable to properties large and small. She follows the market closely and does deep market analysis designed to appropriately price homes in this competitive market.

Thirdly, she made selling our house feel seem-less. She had excellent feedback for updating and staging the house. She set the asking price competitively and she was a fabulous negotiator who netted us hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price! She met all our expectations and we are quite pleased to call her, not only our incredible real estate agent but our friend, too."

~ Debbie T.

"Clear & prompt communication"

"High level of care & expertise"

"Clear & prompt communication"

After an extensive three-year home search, I feel compelled to share my experience working with Lisa Hopkins-Cochran, an exceptional realtor who made a remarkable difference throughout the process.

From our very first meeting, Lisa demonstrated a level of dedication and patience that consistently exceeded my expectations. House hunting can be overwhelming, especially over such a long period, but Lisa’s personal commitment transformed the process. She was always available to answer questions, schedule viewings, and provide honest feedback on potential properties and neighborhoods we considered.

Her deep knowledge of the local market, clear and prompt communication, and genuine care for my goals, preferences, and concerns even extended to finding realtors with expertise in different localities to work with me.

Throughout the escrow process, Lisa’s acumen and strategic savvy were invaluable. Her deep attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the transaction was meticulously handled, even amidst numerous unexpected developments. She navigated complex negotiations with ease, always keeping my best interests at heart.

Lisa’s support and expertise ultimately led to me finding a home that fits my needs and lifestyle. I am so grateful for her unwavering dedication and highly recommend her to anyone embarking on a house hunting journey, whether short or long.

My three-year house hunting experience was transformed by having such an outstanding realtor by my side. Her patience, expertise, and personal commitment were instrumental to my success. If you are seeking a realtor who goes above and beyond, look no further—you will be in excellent hands.

~ Kristin B.

"Incredibly honest, kind and responsive"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Incredibly honest, kind and responsive"

"Lisa has worked patiently with my parents for over the past year. She is a true professional- incredibly honest, kind and responsive. It has been quite a while since my mom and dad have purchased a home, and the process has changed substantially. Lisa took the time to make them feel comfortable and it was a relief to know that they were in excellent hands."

~ A. Horgan

Posting on behalf of my mom and dad:

"We have had the pleasure of working with an amazing real estate agent: Lisa Hopkins. Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional and diligent. We consulted with her on the purchase of three different properties and she was tireless in addressing all of our questions and concerns. She was always responsive and kept us continually updated- we felt she was always working for us. We can recommend Lisa without any reservations and only our highest acclaim."

- Craig and Patty Dever

"Listened very carefully"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Incredibly honest, kind and responsive"

"When we first met Lisa, she sat down with us and asked us to describe what we wanted. She listened carefully and chose a few good places for us to see. As we looked that day, Lisa gave us plenty of time to talk privately, yet she was there instantly to answer even our smallest questions. After each home we looked at, she took the time to ask us exactly which features we liked or disliked. Lisa listened very carefully. My wife and I are very picky. We knew exactly what we wanted from the very start. Even though we couldn't describe it in detail, Lisa did her homework and narrowed in on our ideal home in an unbelievably short amount of time. Before we knew it, we were walking in the front door of the most beautiful home we had ever seen. Never once through any stage of the process of looking or buying did Lisa let us down. She never pressured us and she always kept our interests in mind. She told me later she knew my wife and I would know when we saw the right home for us. With Lisa's guidance, we found that home. Lisa is an excellent REALTOR®. We highly recommend Lisa Hopkins to any one looking to buy or sell a home!"

~ E. & T. McCune

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"I am so happy with our experience with Lisa Hopkins with our first home purchase. Being first time home buyers, my husband and I were pretty clueless. Lisa took the time to really explain the whole entire process with us from beginning to end. If there was ever a time we didn't understand something, or had a question, we could reach her by phone or email and receive a quick response.

Lisa helped us find our first home (in San Ramon) that we fell in love with and could see ourselves starting a family in. She was on top of communicating with the selling agent. We had issues with the sellers and at one point during escrow, we honestly thought we wouldn't get the house. Lisa worked with the selling agent and was able to get everything worked out. We would not have been able to do it without her.

I am so happy and thankful we had Lisa help us buy our first home. She was very knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I can confidently say that we will use Lisa again in the future if and when we need to sell/buy. "

~ Laura F.

"Calm and comforting"

"High degree of integrity"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"The calm in the storm. That is how I describe Lisa. She has sold and bought our houses at different times and never missed a beat. When things looked crazy or we had issues with the negotiations, Lisa stayed calm and comforting. She is a true professional and not one of those "schmarmy" REALTORS®.

She is the real thing; calm, cool, and collected. If you want a no-nonsense, I am not trying to prove anything and will get it done type of person, Lisa is your REALTOR®. Her unassuming nature is perfect! They never see her coming."

~ Gayle C.

"Excellent experience"

"High degree of integrity"

"Inventory knowledge and accessibility account for high marks.

Lisa sold our home at the price we wanted, AND, found our new home that "checked all the boxes". Very smooth process on both the sale and buy sides.

Excellent experience with Lisa Hopkins.

Would recommend. "

~ M.L.

"High degree of integrity"

"Lisa is a very knowledgeable, highly skilled professional who guided us from initial consultation through the sale of our home for above asking price. Lisa listened carefully to our questions, explained every step of the process in a clear, unhurried manner; and helped us through key decision points with clear, well-balanced advice.

Lisa operates with a high degree of integrity and diligence, and is a very pleasant, positive person to work with. We highly recommend Lisa as an exceptionally qualified real estate professional."

~ John S. & Sara K.

Welcome

Lisa Hopkins-Cochran REALTOR®, SRES® Certified Senior Advisor®

About Lisa Hopkins-Cochran

Professional Expertise

Service From The Heart

Advanced Specialties

Connections Near & Far

Your Partner in Real Estate

Make your next move with Lisa Hopkins-Cochran, REALTOR®

Client Experiences

More Client Experiences

"A true guiding light"

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"A true guiding light"

"Lisa's the best!"

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"A true guiding light"

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"Very reliable, kind, patient"

"High level of care & expertise"

"High level of care & expertise"

"High level of care & expertise"

"High level of care & expertise"

"Fabulous negotiator"

"High level of care & expertise"

"Clear & prompt communication"

"Clear & prompt communication"

"High level of care & expertise"

"Clear & prompt communication"

"Incredibly honest, kind and responsive"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Incredibly honest, kind and responsive"

"Listened very carefully"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Incredibly honest, kind and responsive"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Calm and comforting"

"High degree of integrity"

"Very knowledgeable, professional and caring"

"Excellent experience"

"High degree of integrity"

"High degree of integrity"

"High degree of integrity"

"High degree of integrity"

"High degree of integrity"

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