Paula Lisa Dawson is a licensed Associate Broker & Realtor® in the Commonwealth of VA, primarily servicing Richmond and its surrounding counties. Over the years, she has built a reputation as a hard-working and ethical professional with a proven track record for getting things done. Her brand is simple – Professional, Positive, Prepared.
Lisa strives to create a more inclusive real estate business and effectively serve all clients regardless of race or cultural background. For buyers, her goal is to help them find a house they fall in love with and then facilitate the transaction. For sellers, she focuses on understanding and communicating what makes their home special and what they enjoy about living there.
Lisa currently holds several leadership positions in the real estate community, including:
- Chair, Virginia Association of Realtors Member Communications Committee
- 2026 President, Women’s Council of Realtors – Richmond Network
Lisa is also a member of the Richmond Association of Realtors (RAR) Professional Standards and DEI Committees, the Central VA MLS Standard Forms Committee, and the Virginia Realtors Professional Standards Committee. Her real estate designations include Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS®). She also holds the Pricing Strategy Advisor, At Home With Diversity®, and e-Pro certifications. She is a 2020 graduate of the Richmond Association of Realtors Leadership Academy.
Lisa is a Notary Public and certified instructor for Moseley Real Estate Schools. She operates these services under her P. Lisa Dawson Realty & Professional Services, LLC.
Prior to becoming a Realtor® in 2019, Lisa held various senior leadership positions at Fortune 500 financial services companies, including senior level roles in communications, project management, risk management, and as Chief of Staff to top executives.
Lisa received her MBA in Marketing from Virginia Commonwealth University and her undergraduate degree in Communications and Sociology from the University of Virginia. She is a Silver Star (25+ years) member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, where she currently serves on the executive board of her local chapter as the Public Relations & Communications Chairperson.
Lisa resides in Chesterfield, VA with her husband Maurice.
