Lesa Johnston

Raised by two therapists, I learned early on how to listen — really listen. I also learned how to read between the lines, how to stay calm in chaos, and how to negotiate my way out of being grounded (ask me about that story sometime). Those lessons have stayed with me, and they show up in the way I work with my clients today.

I grew up in Benicia, came of age in Sacramento, and spent the first chapter of my career managing a recording studio during the city’s music heyday in the ’90s. We worked with emerging bands, local legends, and everything in between. The energy was electric, the timelines were tight, and the budgets were... well, let’s just say we got creative.

Working with passionate, unpredictable, and wildly talented people taught me how to build trust, solve problems quickly, and always show up with integrity — traits that carried seamlessly into my next chapter: real estate.

In 2010, I got my real estate license. What started as a pivot turned into a calling.

Helping people through big life transitions — buying their first home, selling a family property, navigating divorce or probate — has become deeply meaningful to me. This isn’t just about square footage and comps. It’s about understanding your story, your “why,” and what you need most in this moment. Then it's my job to guide you with clarity, advocate for your best outcome, and keep the process as smooth and grounded as possible.

I don’t typically represent both sides in a deal because I believe in full, undivided loyalty. You deserve an advocate who’s 100% in your corner — and when I take on a client, I’m all in.

Whether you're dreaming of your first home or navigating a difficult goodbye to your last, I’d love to connect. Let’s sit down over coffee (or tea) and talk about what’s next.

Looking forward to meeting you.