Leslie Lester

Working with Leslie was the best decision we made. Her deep knowledge of the market helped us narrow our search to the perfect town and ultimately land our dream home. She strikes the perfect balance between data and intuition. She understands the numbers and long term value, while also having an incredible sense of aesthetics and vibe. We always felt confident in our decisions because she combined smart strategy with genuine care. We could not recommend her more highly. We trust her completely and are so grateful for the way she helped set up our family’s future. BUYER, ARMONK

Excellent! We had a great experience working with Leslie throughout the home-buying process. Incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and fully committed to advocating for us at every step. Justin Orgel

Working with Leslie Lester and Rachel Foreman was truly the best decision we made as first-time homebuyers. From start to finish, they went above and beyond in every possible way. Their dedication, patience, and attention to detail made the entire process feel smooth and manageable. Leslie and Rachel put in an incredible amount of time and effort to make sure we felt informed and supported at every step. They answered every question (and we had a lot!), explained things in a way that made sense, and always made us feel like a priority. They truly made us feel completely comfortable and confident throughout the journey. Their knowledge of the market, responsiveness, and genuine commitment to finding us the right home were unmatched. We never felt rushed or pushed; instead, we felt truly cared for. Because of them, we ended up in a home we absolutely love! We can’t thank Leslie and Rachel enough. If you’re looking for agents who are not only exceptional at what they do but also genuinely kind, dedicated, and supportive, look no further. We couldn’t recommend them more! Daniel Lewis Schwartz and Kelly Weinstein

Leslie was amazing; she is a hardworking, intelligent and passionate professional who was meticulous in her preparation for showcasing our home and bringing us to the finish line with our sale. Glenn & Ilene Miller

Leslie was extremely knowledgeable about the Scarsdale area and Westchester market in general. She was able to support us purchasing our dream home while we were in an another state moving to the area. We would work with Leslie again in a heartbeat. Buyer - Scarsdale, NY

My wife and I were first time homebuyers and we could not have been in better hands than with Leslie.She guided us extremely well through our first home purchase. We ended up in our dream home and wouldn’t have if it weren’t for her guidance.Leslie’s experience and helpful tips along the way was integral throughout a very challenging housing market and competitive process. She always extremely pleasant, responsive and we trusted she had our best interests at hand.We are eternally grateful for her help and highly recommend Leslie to both first time and experienced home buyers alike. Buyer - Armonk

Leslie was a valuable and trusted resource for me and my partner in purchasing our first home. For the first few weeks, Leslie showed us houses across various styles and markets, which allowed us to learn what we wanted. She was extremely helpful in explaining the highlights of a neighborhood, pointing out issues and/or benefits with layouts, and flagging risks. My partner and I appreciated that she was respectful when we wanted to be conservative on a bid and that she encouraged us not to settle in a tough real estate market. She was responsible, available, and knowledgeable throughout the process. I highly recommend Leslie to anyone buying a home in Westchester. Pappas Alexandra

We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Leslie. Upon our first meeting, she knew exactly what we were looking for and provided recommendations on areas to look as we weren’t sure ourselves. As first time home purchasers, Leslie provided us with a swath of information that made the daunting task of buying a house incredibly more manageable and less stressful. Throughout our process, Leslie was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, proactive and solutions-oriented. We’re beyond grateful to have worked with Leslie and would recommend her to the highest. Lindsay Zettler

Leslie was fantastic throughout our entire home buying process. She’s very knowledgeable about Westchester towns and the market, and was a true partner in helping us find the home we were looking for. With Leslie, you can trust that she has your best interests at heart and is doing her best to get you not just any house, but a home that works for you, your life and your family. Lauren N Steinberg - 623 Harrison Avenue Harrison NY, 10528

Leslie Lester was professional, knowledgeable, patient and kind during this whole process. She knew exactly how to manage our expectations. I highly recommend her as a broker and would use her again. Debra S. Seiden

My family was very fortunate to have Leslie guide us throughout our home buying process in an extremely competitive location and unprecedented market conditions, five stars is not enough to describe how talented and knowledgeable she is. As we were new to the area, she drove us around so we could familiarize ourselves with each town and neighborhood. Leslie was very patient and responsive, getting to know us as a family and what our requirements were, and helped us hone in on what was important during our search. She provided comparative sales and expertly negotiated on our behalf to secure us the home of our dreams. She was also able to recommend excellent professionals (inspector, lawyer, etc.) to help close on the property within our desired timeline. Most importantly, Leslie is trustworthy and represented our best interests at all times, I would highly recommend Leslie to anyone buying or selling a home. Buyer - Larchmont, NY

We hired Leslie, along with Alisa Kaplan to sell our house in Scarsdale. They were an awesome team and complemented each other perfectly. It is impossible not to love Leslie. She is smart, incredibly personable and charming, and really understands what is important to both buyers and sellers. She adheres to the utmost ethical standards and is totally honest with her clients about all things, big and small. She researched everything there was to know about our house, property, neighborhood etc, and set up a great plan to market the house in a way that was fair to us and to all the buyers. and conclude the sale. In the end everything went really well, and we ended up selling the house well above the asking price. We were very happy and I think the buyers were happy as well. Seller - Scarsdale, NY

I would give Leslie 10 stars if I had the option. My husband and I worked with her to buy a home in the Westchester area. As we are new to Westchester, Leslie spent the first few weeks patiently showing us different areas and the houses on the market, so we could make an educated decision. She asked the right questions and in a couple of weeks knew exactly the type of home we were looking for. She worked closely with us during the entire process, and went above and beyond to get us the home that we liked. Even post purchase, she checks-in and quickly prompts to texts/emails if we have any questions, as we settle down in our new home. I would look no further than Leslie if you're looking for a professional, knowledgeable, proactive, systematic, and hands-on real-estate agent. atreyeep - 320 West St Harrison, NY 10528

I had a fabulous experience with Leslie. I was the executor of an estate and we had to sell a condo in Scarsdale. As I am not in Scarsdale, Leslie handled everything wonderfully, going above and beyond and making herself available for various matters including repairs to the property, inspections and so on. I fully believe that she got us the best price for the property. And the process was a streamlined as possible. I strongly recommend Leslie Shemin-Lester. Seller - Scarsdale, NY

My wife and I are beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Leslie. She is a consummate professional and has become a close friend of our family. Her extensive knowledge of the Scarsdale market gave us both comfort in our decision and a true advantage in the buying process. She was patient over the many months we searched for our ideal home and provided a constant stream of honest and invaluable insights to guide us to the right decision. I could not possibly recommend Leslie more and if you're lucky enough to work with her, rest assured you're getting the best level of service and knowledge available. We are so deeply appreciative for all you did for our family! Buyer - Scarsdale, NY

My wife and I are beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Leslie. She is a consummate professional and has become a close friend of our family. Her extensive knowledge of the Scarsdale market gave us both comfort in our decision and a true advantage in the buying process. She was patient over the many months we searched for our ideal home and provided a constant stream of honest and invaluable insights to guide us to the right decision. I could not possibly recommend Leslie more and if you're lucky enough to work with her, rest assured you're getting the best level of service and knowledge available. We are so deeply appreciative for all you did for our family! Buyer - Scarsdale, NY

Leslie was an outstanding advisor and we were very pleased with our outcome. She is smart, knowledgeable, empathetic, and very pleasant to work with. Combines great "EQ" with strategic advice. Great work ethic. Would recommend her unreservedly. Seller - 26 Sheldrake Rd, Scarsdale

"She really is the best and very professional. Her advice was very clear and worked beautifully for me. My house was sold within two weeks. She rearranged and helped stage the house perfectly. I found a buyer very quickly. I would recommend her to anyone. She is the best!" Seller, Scarsdale, NY

"Leslies passion was evident from the start. She explained the whole process clearly. From save the date to the staging, the photo shoot, everything was seamless. She negotiated an above asking price and closed the deal in three days, easy when you have the know how and experience. So glad we chose her to represent us, I highly suggest you do the same... Gordan Rafajac" Seller, Scarsdale, NY

Leslie was an extraordinary real estate agent in all aspects of the sale of my home. She took the time to understand the details of my home so she could articulate a strong story to other agents and potential buyers. Leslie is smart, knowledgeable and most importantly kept my best interests her top priority. She is the perfect mixture of patience and persistence. I would 100% recommend Leslie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the area! Seller - Rye, NY

My wife and I worked with Leslie to buy our home in New Rochelle and to sell it 6 years later. Leslie also bought and sold homes for my in laws. Leslie is very professional, pleasure to deal with and most importantly - she knows her stuff. Leslie makes an effort to understand your needs and then methodically delivers. We highly recommend Leslie for all your real estate needs. Look no further! Seller- New Rochelle, NY

Leslie was extremely easy to work with and extremely professional. We hit some bumps in the road with our buyers and she was able to navigate them with ease. She also worked well with the buyer's agent and that made things easier to get to closing on a timely basis. Seller - New Rochelle

Leslie is an outstanding broker and was a real pleasure to work with. She understood our needs and priorities and and helped find the right house for our family. Leslie is honest and straightforward. She is professional and knowledgeable and is on top of the market. She has a good eye and is creative and as such provided valuable input on small changes with big impact that we could make in some of the properties we considered. She made the entire process fun. Seller - Scarsdale, NY

Leslie is pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable realtor, skillful negotiator. Knows all the bells and whistles of real estate transaction. Very dedicated to her clients, we could address our concerns or any questions in the morning or late at night and Leslie was always there for us. We not only bought our house with Leslie, but also sold it with her when time was right for us to sell. Thank you Leslie for all your help, time and support. Seller - White Plains, NY

Leslie did an incredible job selling our home. She is a consummate professional from start to finish. She is very honest, knowledgeable about the market, and dedicated. She provided us with great advice and guided us throughout the entire process. She also has an accurate sense of the market and provided realistic feedback along the way. Leslie is also a great problem solver and negotiator. I truly cannot recommend her highly enough. Anyone working with Leslie will be in the very best hands in the business! Namee and Darren Oberst - Scarsdale

Full disclosure, Leslie was my very caring neighbor during some very stressful times. When I thought about selling she made some suggestions for landscaping and mentioned a builder she thought may be interested. A year later she when I decided to sell, went into action and in two calls my house was sold to the builder for the price we all agreed was fair. That was the beginning of her full service operation rather than the end. I now needed an apartment. She searched every possible condo and rental opportunity in lower Westchester, even accompanying me to some buildings where she knew she would not get a fee. She recommended a real estate lawyer, mover, tag sale operator and handyman all who were terrific. Ironically, the easiest part of this entire saga was the sale because of her knowledge of the community, and her net working skills, but she more than earned her broker's fee, getting me out of the house, into the apartment, and dealing with emotional moments of uncertainty, panic and genuine sadness at leaving the home I once loved. Rona - Scarsdale

Leslie was a pleasure to work with. She quickly honed in on what we were looking for and knew our tastes to a T. Her breadth of understanding on the market and the area was invaluable. As recent transplants to the suburbs from Manhattan, we had an abundance of questions and Leslie was always there with the answers and an immense source of information. She was our guide not only in finding us a new home but also a new community. Doug and Jen Edgemont

We got to know Leslie through a random encounter and she immediately impressed us with her professionalism, attention to detail, passion about her job, and her thoughtfulness for her clients. Leslie worked patiently with us for a long time. Through her interactions with her we felt we could fully trust her knowledge, experience and professionalism. Even when we backed out of an Accepted Offer one time she was very understanding. We did eventually buy a home we like very much. We feel very thankful that Leslie patiently worked with us throughout the entire process and stood by our side whenever we needed her.I would highly recommend Leslie to anyone who is looking to buy a home in Westchester area. Jessie- Rye Brook

Just a note to say thanks for all your help selling our home. It was really a pleasure to work with you. Although it was not the easiest home to sell it was ours and while rationally we knew its drawbacks, emotionally it was hard especially for me. Leslie you made things as easy as possible for us and always had a positive attitude. There was nothing you could not solve oil tanks, soil contamination-hurdles that were discovered and all solved. Again out many thanks! Roberta & Phil - Scarsdale