Kent County: The Heart of Delaware

Kent County, Delaware is located in the central part of the state and serves as its geographic heart and state capital anchor. With a population of about 188,000, it features a mix of historic towns, agricultural lands, and suburban neighborhoods. The county seat, Dover, is the state capital, and home to Dover Air Force Base. The region offers a blend of historic colonial sites and modern entertainment. Popular attractions include the Dover Motor Speedway (NASCAR), the John Dickinson Plantation, and outdoor recreation at Killens Pond State Park.

Lisa Mathena

Meet Lisa Mathena | Top Delaware Real Estate Expert & Luxury Home Specialist With 34+ years of experience in the Delaware real estate market, Lisa Mathena is one of the most trusted and accomplished REALTORS® serving Southern Delaware. A lifelong resident of the state, Lisa brings unmatched local knowledge and deep expertise across New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County, helping buyers and sellers navigate every stage of the real estate process with confidence and clarity. Recognized throughout her career as a top-producing REALTOR®, Lisa has built a reputation for delivering results through strong negotiation skills, strategic marketing, and a deep understanding of Delaware’s real estate laws, contracts, and local regulations. Her clients benefit from her ability to coordinate trusted vendors, manage complex transactions, and provide step-by-step guidance designed to make every sale or purchase as smooth and stress-free as possible. Lisa’s primary goal is always to help clients make informed decisions that are truly in their best interest. Whether assisting first-time buyers, move-up homeowners, investors, or clients facing short sales or foreclosure situations, she provides honest advice, clear communication, and expert-level market insight throughout the entire process. Lisa holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, as well as the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) and Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE®) certifications. Lisa has been ranked in the Top 1% of realtors nationwide, and she has also achieved Five Star Professional Status every year since 2019. Lisa has received consistently high rankings from RateMyAgent on both local and state levels, and achieved Agent of The Year for the State of Delaware & Sussex County in 2023. Alignable also named her Local Businessperson of the year in 2023, 2024 & 2025. In 2023, Lisa was appointed to the Delaware State Real Estate Commission and became a certified National Association of REALTORS (NAR) mediation officer. In 2009, Lisa founded The Lisa Mathena Group to bring together a team of highly skilled professionals who share her commitment to exceptional service and client success. Since its formation, the team has consistently ranked among the top real estate groups in the state of Delaware, known for its professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach. Today, Lisa and her team proudly serve clients throughout Delaware, helping families buy and sell homes with confidence while maintaining a reputation built on trust, performance, and long-term relationships.

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