Grace Lapena has built an accomplished career rooted in financial expertise and real estate excellence. A 1981 graduate of Woodbury University with a degree in Accounting, Grace spent 15 years as a Corporate Accountant, where she prepared financial statements, conducted account analysis, managed budgeting processes, and served as a member of an IPO team. This strong financial background provides her clients with a strategic advantage in today’s competitive real estate market.
Licensed as a Real Estate Broker in Orange County, California, Grace has more than 23 years of experience helping clients buy and sell single-family homes, multi-unit properties, and commercial real estate. She holds certifications in probate and short sales, is a Notary Public, and has experience managing rental properties—making her exceptionally well-rounded in handling complex transactions.
Grace enhanced her expertise through the Mike Ferry Real Estate Coaching Program, where she trained alongside some of the nation’s top-performing agents. Her dedication to professional growth, combined with confidence and integrity, has consistently delivered outstanding results for her clients.
In 2011, Grace was inducted into the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame and continued to rank as a top-selling broker in Southern California. She considers real estate not just a career, but a calling—one that has allowed her to build lasting relationships, many of which have turned into lifelong friendships.
Grace is excited to represent the Brasada Ranch community alongside her partner, Lisa Fisher, bringing professionalism, care, and commitment to every client they serve.