Shirley Russell
Chase International

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
26 recent sales
$14K - $3.4M
99 days on market
ABR®, BPOR, CRS, REI, RENE, RSPS, SRS
English, Ilokano, Tagalog
About

Shirley Russell – Your Trusted Realtor in CA & NV
With over 40 years of experience in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, Shirley Russell brings unparalleled local expertise as a licensed Realtor in CA & NV. Her deep market knowledge and passion for helping clients ensure personalized, exceptional service. Specializing in short-term rental investments like Airbnb, Shirley helps clients optimize their real estate potential in this dynamic market.

Whether buying, selling, or investing, Shirley’s professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to five-star service make her stand out. A long-time resident and avid explorer, she offers unique insights into the region's lifestyle, history, and opportunities.

Partner with Shirley for expert guidance at every step. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your real estate goals!

Ratings & Reviews

Katherine

Shirley has been an absolute pleasure to work with while purchasing my first home. Always professional, patient, calm, and willing to put in the extra time and hard work to assist her clients in finding an ideal home. I will certainly call on Shirley in the future; a top agent.

Taylor Stolte

Shirley has been wonderful to work with. Very knowledgeable and quick to respond. Thanks for your help Shirley!!

Dana Lee

We put our home on the market in the Tahoe Keys in South Lake Tahoe. Shirley was very responsive and helped us to prepare and market the home. The property sold very quickly and the closing process was very smooth. It was a pleasure to work with Shirley.

An S

I had a wonderful experience working with Shirley! Shirley contacted me through the real estate company I was using to sell my house in the Central Valley. The market in Tahoe for my budget is very fast, and I was having doubts about the move and feeling a little discouraged. But Shirley reassured me that we would find something in my price range and i would love it. AND WE DID! She helped me get a house off the pioneer trail that I absolutely love. The closing processs was so stressful, but Shirley was always available to answer my questions promptly and help me to understand each step. I know she’s very busy, but she always made me feel important 15/10 highly recommended 😊.

Ed Nicolas

I'm so happy to have met and have Shirley represent me in my search and purchase of our condo. Shirley is professional, personable, genuine and always makes herself available when you have a question about your search and purchase process. She has a calming ability in stressful situations that can arise during a real estate transaction. I would not only highly recommend her I wouldn't hesitate to call on her to be my agent again. Thank you so much Shirley!

Shayan Mir

Shirely made our dream of owning a home in South Lake Tahoe come true so fast that we were literally pinching ourselves! As new buyers in South Lake Tahoe , we really didn’t know where to start. Shirely came highly recommended as a Lake Tahoe Realtor who would “get it done”. And she did! She was knowledgeable, pragmatic, and a great partner to have through what would otherwise be an incredibly stressful process. Her professionalism through the entire process made her a pleasure to deal with. We know we wouldn’t be in our home today if it wasn’t for Shirely and for that, we are forever grateful. You won’t regret having her as your realtor!

Lane K

Two years ago we met Shirley at an open house. My husband Steve and I were not in a position to purchase a home in the Tahoe area but were always interested. Shirley continued to send us listings and information on the market. She always returned phone calls promptly, answered our unlimited questions. Never did we feel any pressure. Lake Tahoe is a unique place, Shirleys’s knowledge of the area led us to our diamond in the rough and we couldn’t be happier. Shirley was with us from start to finish. Thank you Shirley. Steve and Lane K

Heidi Siano

Shirley is a wonderful real estate agent who cared about helping us find the best home for our family! She went above and beyond to guide us with her knowledge, wisdom, and expertise. We appreciated her sensitivity and awareness in when to speak up and when to listen to our questions and needs. She is a great resource of information with a sincere desire to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Robert Fanning

Shirley has been great to work with and is very thoughtful. Shirley is very helpful with providing the most accurate information regarding the home and finding the right home for you.

Sherwin B

Shirley is really helpful and patient with the whole home buying process. She really knows the housing market and the area (Lake Tahoe and surrounding cities). A trusted real estate advisor!

Ed Rounds

Shirley was incredibly helpful! Being an out of State buyer is not an easy thing to deal with as there is a lot more coordination required. Shirley was very helpful in coordinating all of the details that an out of town buyer would have a challenge with. Thank you Shirley for your outstanding efforts.

Nicole Stevens

Shirley Russell is an excellent realtor who's number one goal is to help you find the perfect home. I wanted to buy a home in South Lake Tahoe but lived in Southern California and my work made it hard to travel to Tahoe to view homes. Shirley understood my needs/wants and worked hard to find the houses in my price range. I was able to view the houses virtually and within a few months I found and purchased the perfect home. Even after she closed escrow, Shirley has stayed in touch to make sure my transition into my South Lake Tahoe home has gone smoothly. If you want a realtor who is hardworking, diligent and honest you won't go wrong with Shirley Russell.

Yanessa

My husband and I had an idea to go see more than 16 homes on a Sunday. It was the only day we had off and coming from San Francisco. When we met Shirley a few weeks ago, she had printed out all the homes we wanted to see. She had it all scheduled. We wanted to see 15 mins to 20 mins with each property, which was enough for us. We started at 10:30am. Shirley was very patient with us. She is very professional and understanding. We drove around South Lake Tahoe on a 6 mile radius, around and around, back and forth until the late afternoon..in and out of so many different buildings. By the 8th or 9th property, we had found the ONE. It is now ours. Shirley put in 110% to find us a home in South Lake Tahoe. Thanks Shirley, you are the best.

Scott and Rhonda Lifton

Shirley was an absolute professional handling my mother’s estate. My situation working with Shirley was remote due to my residence is in New Hampshire. Shirley created the to-do list and expedited/orchestrated the efforts as needed with constant communication and approval. Shirley handled many interactions between all the parties involved as needed. Shirley also acted as a sounding board for options/decisions during the dynamic real-estate market.

Thank You So Much!!!!!
Scott and Rhonda Lifton

Laura Tobin

What a wonderful experience we had with Shirley Russell! We have worked with several real estate agents around California, and Shirley by far is the best! Knowledgeable, responsive and professional is what we experienced with Shirley as our agent. We felt that she truly cared about our needs and concerns during the entire purchasing process. She was honest and upfront with every decision we encountered. Thankful for Shirleys guidance and representation. We will defiantly use Shirley again!

Justo Cruz

Shirley was an awesome agent to work with. She answered every question we asked and provided us with everything we needed to make a decision. Unfortunately we decided not to make a purchase but definitely recommend her to everyone looking for a new home. Thank you Shirley

Hannah Padilla

Shirley is a true professional. She is a top negotiator for her clients, she is an expert at her craft and the current market trends, she is responsive and knowledgeable in all things real estate. She makes buying a house seamless. I highly recommend Shirley!

David Chandler

Shirley was on top of the marketing and paid attention to the detail. The decision to sell our property was difficult, but Shirley navigated the decision process and kept us on track. She maintained rapport with all parties by being nice - not so common in today's world. Being knowledgeable about how transactions progress in an orderly manner was also helpful. Thank you so much, Shirley.

Dave Sosner

Shirley provided exceptional service, was very professional and stepped up when the seller basically stepped out.

Ronny Anthon

Shirley was a true blessing to work with and would definitely recommend her services

Darrel Mendoza

From the get go, Shirley have been very helpful to us. Being out of the area, she helps us in every way understand the market and of living in Lake Tahoe. She always provides insights and suggestions and always ready to provide feedback to our many questions and concerns. We are very pleased from the service we received. From finding potential properties to helping me negotiate an ideal contract, she was always available and communicated how each part of the whole process would move forward. Not only we found a topnotch agent but we also developed a good friendship. We would be gladly work with her again.

Denise Sweeney

I would give Shirley a definite 5 stars out of 5! I am a realtor in another state and she helped some of my close family find and purchase a home.
I admit I was watching to see if she would "do the job right", and she definitely went beyond that from beginning to end.
Thank you Shirley. You're the best! If I happen to know someone who wants to purchase a home in your area, I will without hesitation highly recommend you!
Denise Sweeney

Larry Gigerich

Shirley did an incredible job assisting me throughout the home purchase process. Her knowledge, expertise, patience and professionalism were invaluable to me as I looked for a new home. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in the Lake Tahoe area! Simply the best.

Ryan Somers

Shirley is a true professional. The buying and selling process can be very stressful. Shirley was extremely calm and helpful throughout all of the ups and downs in my case. She was encouraging, but never over promising. I would highly recommend working with Shirley!

Mary Carter

Shirley was absolutely fantastic! She worked with us throughout the whole buying process and even after closing. She was incredibly hard working and responsive, caring, kind, and knowledgeable throughout the whole process! We are so happy to have found the home of our dreams and Shirley made it happen!

Professional Info

Brokerage

Chase International
989 Tahoe Keys Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
CA 02057675
NV S188101
6 years experience

Awards

  • Homes.com Top Agent and Excellent Client Service 2021
  • Homes.com Top Agent and Most Viewed Agent 2022
  • Chase International Rising Star 2022
  • Chase International Super Star 2023

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Military
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • ABR®
  • BPOR
  • CRS
  • REI
  • RENE
  • RSPS
  • SRS

Languages

  • English
  • Ilokano
  • Tagalog

Hobbies

  • Animals
  • Art
  • Community Activities
  • Entertaining
  • Family
  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Food & Cooking
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nature
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Shopping
  • Sports
  • Television & Film
  • Theatre
  • Travel
  • Volunteering

Top Cities *

South Lake Tahoe

  • 11 sales past 3 years
  • 99 days on market
  • $690K median price

Stateline

  • 5 sales past 3 years
  • 207 days on market
  • $540K median price

Truckee

  • 2 sales past 3 years
  • 35 days on market
  • $14K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.