Lisa Gentile

Lisa Gentile is a proud member of the award-winning Cathy Bier Team at Coldwell Banker Realty, serving La Grange and the near west suburbs. A lifelong resident of Riverside, IL and a licensed REALTOR® since 2005, Lisa combines deep local knowledge with years of real estate experience to help clients achieve their goals.

Before launching her real estate career, Lisa worked with Gentile Construction, where she played a key role in design and layout projects. This background gives her clients a unique advantage—helping buyers see the hidden potential in a home and guiding sellers on how to maximize value. Her ability to envision possibilities and spot details others might miss sets her apart in a competitive market.

Lisa’s approach is client-focused and detail-driven. From the first meeting to the closing table, she provides clear communication, expert market insights, and strategic guidance. Her knowledge of building and rehabbing homes is invaluable when evaluating properties, making her a trusted advisor for both buyers and sellers.

“The best tip I have for buyers is to learn the market and have your pre-approval ready. In a fast-moving market—especially in spring—you need to be prepared to act quickly,” Lisa advises.

Originally drawn to real estate for its flexibility, Lisa has built a career that balances her passion for helping clients with her busy family life. A graduate of Purdue University and proud mom to three Michigan State Spartans, she knows the importance of community and connection.

With over a decade as a buyer’s broker on the #1 team in La Grange, Lisa combines local expertise with proven results. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or selling, Lisa is ready to help you achieve your real estate dreams.

Ready to make your move? Contact Lisa Gentile today and let her guide you home.

See what people are saying about Lisa!

"Highly recommend Coldwell Banker, and especially Lisa Gentile. My fiancé and I were first-time homebuyers and went into this process feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how everything worked. From day one, Lisa was incredible. She walked us through every single step, explained the process in a way that actually made sense, and made sure we felt confident rather than intimidated.

In a competitive market, Lisa helped us understand our options, answered all of our questions honestly, and guided us toward the best possible fit for us. She was patient, knowledgeable, and always eager to help, making us feel like we truly had someone in our corner. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, we were able to buy a home in our dream location of Riverside, Illinois! We are so grateful for her support and cannot recommend her enough." - Averie (Buyer)

"Cathy, Lisa and Shanti were so wonderful to work with! They were professional, efficient and communicative throughout the prep and sale of my home. Cathy and her team represented me and my home in the best possible way!" - Betsy (Seller)

"We had an outstanding experience working with Lisa Gentile. As first-time home buyers, her guidance, responsiveness and deep knowledge of the Chicagoland market made the whole process feel much less stressful. We wouldn't be in our home without her and can’t recommend her highly enough!" - Tim (Buyer)

"Highly recommend Coldwell Banker and specifically Lisa Gentile. Our family was looking for a diamond-in-the-rough at a time when market conditions were challenged by low inventory, high competition, and rising prices. We gave Lisa a tough task and she delivered. She surfaced numerous opportunities for us, met us on nights and weekends in cold temperatures, and offered candid as well as balanced feedback to our questions about the market, specific houses, buying strategies, etc. We felt like we had an ally on our side throughout the process which ended successfully when we she helped us negotiate a winning bid in a “best and final” process. Lisa didn’t stop at that point, though, as facilitated meetings with inspectors and contractors (even when we couldn’t make the appointments, she was there for us so we didn’t lose precious time). Definitely a positive experience that we are appreciative of and won’t forget." - Stefano (Buyer)