Born and raised in Albany, Giovanni Lisi brings deep local expertise and unmatched passion to the Capital Region real estate market. With over eight years of experience as a licensed real estate agent, Giovanni is the co-owner of the Empire Real Estate Firm, a brokerage known for its focus on residential and investment property sales.

A graduate of Siena College with degrees in Marketing and Finance, Giovanni pairs strategic insight with hands-on investment experience. Since 2020, he and his business partner Sean have built a portfolio of over 100 rental units, and has completed over 100 flip projects, giving him a unique edge when advising clients on investment opportunities.

Giovanni is also the founder of the Capital Region Real Estate Investors Association, a thriving network of 185 members dedicated to education and collaboration in the investor space. In 2024, he was recognized as the #1 realtor in the Capital Region for investment property sales, leading in total units sold out of over 3,500 agents.

His expertise has earned him features in Capital Region Real Producers Magazine and mentions on BiggerPockets podcasts. Ranked in the top 5% of all agents in the region, Giovanni continues to be a trusted advisor for home buyers, sellers, and investors alike.