914 Home Team

"Lisa cares deeply about her clients and does everything in her power for a successful transaction. We engaged Lisa to assist us in buying our home 16 years ago and remained friends with her throughout our stay in Scarsdale. We interviewed several other brokers but selected Lisa to market our home due to her expertise and the confidence we had in her. She handled the sale of our home exceptionally well and I can recommend her without hesitation."

"Elise worked with us on the buying of a new home and the selling of our existing home. She was great on all of the professional skills (knowledge of the market, sales process, negotiations, etc.) She was available 24/7 - and we were working with her at all hours. Fastest response time imaginable. Lastly, she was always there to help us on the emotional roller coaster that goes along with all of this - and this is a true strength that we appreciated as much (or more) than the superb technical or professional skills. I highly, highly recommend her."

"We have known Joanne for years, as we both have the same family friends and spend time chatting at social gatherings. Every time we would discuss my ideas about moving, she would candidly share her thoughts and feelings, without ever a hint of pressure to use her as an agent. When the time came for our decision to leave the safe, beautiful great amenities and school district that the Village of Scarsdale offers, one that my husband grew up in and we raised two wonderful children in for the past 22 years, I started asking friends and acquaintances who they used to sell their houses. Everyone and their mother unequivocally said, “You have to use Joanne Shapse”! “Why?, what makes her so special?” I wanted to know. Joanne is professional, transparent and caring, as she “holds your hand through the whole process”, one friend asserted. Having grown up in Scarsdale and raising 2 children here as well, she knows her market inside and out and is extremely passionate about what she does. She was in constant communication about every next step and details, asking our opinions about her strategies, which allowed us to feel that she truly knew what she was doing while “having our backs”(which is something she committed to from the get-go). Selling a home is such an emotional process and can come with so many caveats but her leading the way from start to finish (in a very, very short period of time) made all the difference in our confidence levels and well-being. We are thrilled we hired her and enthusiastically recommend her as she is a true gem of a real estate agent and person!"

"Lisa is the best of the best. We purchased our property through her and also listed it with her help when my husband was relocated. Everything went better than we anticipated. She is very professional and knowledgeable. She anticipated the next steps of the process and helped us avoid any problems. And she helped us obtain a very satisfactory number! Simply the best!"

"My fiancé and I worked with Elise to purchase our first home in White Plains. We were moving from NYC and weren't familiar with Westchester neighborhoods, but Elise understood what we were looking for as a young couple and helped us find the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood. Elise helped us negotiate to get us a house that already had competitive offers, and she made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Even after closing she's still helping us find contractors and handymen. She's amazing to work with and hope to work with her again!"

"We cannot thank Bela enough for helping us find our home. As a first-time and somewhat fussy buyer, Bela was very patient with us and helped us to be objective about our search and criteria. We saw many houses and soon were able to narrow the price range. Bela helped significantly in negotiating and helping us understand the picture from the sellers' perspective. Together, we landed our dream house. Post-close, she helped us get settled and helped us contact multiple service contractors. We are truly grateful to Bela and strongly recommend her for home seekers in Scarsdale."

"I have now worked with Lisa three times. Every time, she has been knowledgeable, thorough, and responsive. With so much going on during each move, I felt that I was in great hands with Lisa - and I could focus on the details of the move. I highly recommend her, as both a buyer and a seller."

"We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Lisa and Bela! Not only are they warm, kind, and a joy to work with, but they are also incredibly influential and well-connected in the Scarsdale community. In such a competitive market—where most homes we were interested in had 20 to 30 offers and were selling well over asking—Lisa and Bela helped us navigate the process with clarity, strategy, and grace. They helped manage our expectations while also advising us on how to stay competitive without overpaying. Thanks to their guidance, we found our dream home in just 5 weeks, even though we originally expected the process to take 6 to 12 months. Their professionalism, local knowledge, and dedication truly set them apart. We are beyond grateful for their support and would recommend them to anyone looking to buy in the area!"

"Lisa did a great job helping us find this home and supporting us through the process. Being unfamiliar with the Westchester and Scarsdale area, she was really helpful in getting to know the neighborhood and guiding us to what we were looking for. Lisa also helped us after the transaction was completed as we were settling in and making plans to improve our new home."