Bilingual Real Estate Agent in Goshen and Elkhart, Indiana

I'm Lisa Collio, a bilingual real estate agent with RE/MAX Results, The Viruez Team, helping buyers and sellers in Goshen and Elkhart, Indiana, in English or Spanish, whichever is more comfortable for you. 120+ homes sold, $20M+ in closed sales, top 20% of Elkhart County agents.

A Spanish-Speaking Realtor® Who Explains Every Step

I'm fluent in English and Spanish. I read, write, speak and think in both, and I can work professionally in either one. I grew up in Latin America, and Spanish is the language I grew up with. Part of my schooling was in English and part in Spanish. I studied at Word of Life Bible Institute in Argentina, in Spanish, and earned a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Bethel College, in English. I also completed a diploma program and earned a Master Teacher Certificate at Children's Ministries Institute®.

I text, call and email clients in either language. I explain the real estate process, the paperwork, offers and inspection information in English or Spanish, and I go with my clients to showings and to closing so they understand what is happening.

Some families use both languages. One spouse may prefer English and the other Spanish, or parents may prefer Spanish while their adult children prefer English. I make sure everyone involved understands, and I share private information only with the people my client approves.

A personal approach

I treat every client the way I would treat my own friends and family. I never want a buyer to feel rushed into choosing a house. They will open that front door every day, and I want them to feel confident about their decision for years. For sellers, I answer my phone, follow through on what I promise, and market the home to reach buyers.

When you hire me, you get me personally, not an assistant or a bot. I communicate with you, show homes, coordinate with the professionals involved and stay with you through the whole transaction. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions many people make, and I take that seriously.

Three things that define how I work

• I answer. I return calls, texts and emails in a timely manner. Your questions matter.
• I answer well. I stay calm and professional, even when something is difficult or unexpected. I listen, ask questions, and do my homework so we can look at the options together.
• I do what I say I'm going to do. Trust is built through consistent actions, not promises.

Knowing my role, and when to bring in an expert

I'm a real estate agent, not an attorney or a lender. Indiana transaction documents are prepared and signed in English. My role is to make sure you understand the process and the paperwork, coordinate the transaction, and help you find the right questions to ask. For the legal meaning of a contract, or your rights and obligations, I recommend an attorney. For loan options, qualifying, financing costs and loan terms, the lender is the right professional. Tax professionals, inspectors, contractors and insurance professionals answer questions in their own fields.

When the Inspection Raises Questions

Imagine a first-time buyer who finally finds a home that feels right. Then the inspection raises concerns, unfamiliar terms appear in the paperwork, and the excitement turns into worry. We slow down and go through it step by step. I research what needs attention, bring in the right professionals and explain the options in the language the buyer is most comfortable with. Whether they move forward or choose differently, they understand their choices and don't feel alone. That is the part of this work that matters most to me.

Ready to start? See how I work with buyers or with sellers.

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