“Leslie is an incredible real estate professional! She is smart, knowledgeable, very savvy and a delight to work with. Leslie helped me to sell my home and the entire experience – from start to finish – was smooth and stress free. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!”
-Bridget G.
“Working with Leslie Woods was absolutely beyond any expectation we had from a realtor. She covers every detail, communicates well and presents every option with a smile. She will always do her best for her clients!”
– Steven F.
“We had an amazing experience with Leslie. Her clients are definitely not a simple transaction, she really care about her clients and listen to their need. Given the market lately, our journey to find our house has been long (almost two years) and at no point did we feel rushed or pushed to make a decision we were not comfortable with. Along this journey, Leslie always made herself available for us, answering our questions and hearing our concerns. We are very happy with our experience with Leslie. We recommend her without any reservations.”
– Dorra L.
“Leslie Woods was recommended to me as the relator a friend would use to sell her own home. Our experience confirmed this recommendation. We worked intensely with Leslie over a period of three months as she guided us through the process of selling our home of 50 years on Stanford campus. She attended to every detail in a timely way, was very responsive to our questions, and set up all the inspections and follow-up work needed. She recommended contractors for work to prep the house for sale like painters, electricians, cleaners, movers and stagers. We moved out and left the state and she managed all the work needed in the last month before the house sold. She pushed this work through so that the house went on the market right at the beginning of the Spring buying season. She set up all the electronic documents to sign and helped us through every step of the successful process. We can recommend Leslie as a very competent and ethical realtor, in addition to being a delight to work with.”
– June A.
“I cannot recommend Leslie Woods highly enough. If I was to sell my house again, I would not even consider another option. Leslie was a delight to work with — extremely professional and yet approachable (there was no question I felt I couldn’t ask) and full of humor plus compassion for what this process is like for a seller. She dots every i and crosses every t, and she is ahead of the game ALL THE TIME. She communicated with me in a way that was the perfect balance – not too much and not too little. I always felt like I knew what was going on, as well as what lay ahead. Leslie guides the process with wisdom, a wisdom that paid off in a very satisfying offer for me, and she recommends what she knows/believes will work clearly and then leaves it to you. I found myself totally trusting her, and I learned that this trust was correct. Integrity is her value. And smart decisions and satisfied clients are what results.
Leslie also works with a very talented, well-oiled, and professional team. I wish you could have seen what my house looked like when it went on the market and how smoothly that unfolded. The interest her work generated was enormous. And in the end, I was so pleased with everything, including the family that became the new owners of my beloved home. I owe that to Leslie and her truly excellent work that began with my first enquiry call, before I was even sure I’d sell, to two weeks after the sale when she called in just to see how I was doing. Pick Leslie Woods, she is a gem.”
– Amy P.
“I worked with Leslie to sell my house just after giving birth to my first son. It was a very busy time in my
life full of unexpected changes, and I am so grateful that Leslie was there to guide me every step of the
way. There are so many small details that matter when getting your house ready to sell; making sure it is
clean, staged, and landscaped to attract buyers and show the true beauty of the house. Leslie took care
of everything for me from start to finish because I was busy at home with a newborn. Leslie made sure
that the stager knew exactly how to show off the house to its full potential. When my home was ready
for open house weekends, I could not believe how beautiful it was. Leslie kept me updated during the
open house weekends and let me know the progress throughout so that I did not have any questions.
Once we accepted an offer, Leslie knew that it would be difficult for me to process all the documents
while caring for my newborn. To make this easier for me, she arranged for the notary to come to my
house during a time she could help babysit. This gesture of kindness goes above and beyond what one
could expect from a realtor, Leslie makes sure to treat you like family when working to sell your house. I
was so lucky to have Leslie help me sell my home, and anyone who works with her will feel the same
support and kindness that she showed me.”
– Emily B.
“We can’t begin to thank you for handling the sale of Emily’s house. It was the best decision we could have made! From day one, we knew we were in good hands. You helped make the tough decisions easy, from pricing to staging and to sorting through the multiple offers we received. Even better, we found our buyer after just 6 days on the market and sold for more than our list price. Wow!!!
Best of all was the peace of mind knowing you had our best interests at heart. Selling a well loved home can be stressful and emotional but your calm and professional manner made it an easy, enjoyable, and successful effort.”
– Heidi B.
“Working with Leslie is a wonderful experience. From our first introduction, we were impressed by her local market knowledge, sharp instincts, and approachable style.
Her warm, calm demeanor and deep experience helped to make what could have been a stressful and challenging process instead such an exciting one for our family.
As we prepared for closing and our move, and now as we settle in, we have been thrilled with Leslie’s recommendations, connections and ongoing help as we build our home and tackle various projects around the house. We can’t recommend working with Leslie enough, and look forward to continuing to do so in the coming years!”
-Ben & Gillian
“We had the best experience working with Leslie Woods to help our daughter buy her first home. We had done a lot of research on our own and visited many properties. But when we brought Leslie on board, everything became so much simpler. We found the right property and found ourselves in a multiple bidder situation. Leslie’s friendly but tenacious approach really won the day. I have no doubts that we could not have closed this deal without her persistence. She shepherded us through every aspect of the offer through closing. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
-Tamara M.
“Leslie helped us maintain our sanity during first time home buying. We were on a tight schedule as we needed to move out of our rental in a few months. It was a stressful situation. Leslie was patient with all of our questions and concerns while being constantly available to see any house that hit the market. She knows the peninsula housing market extremely well, knows the neighborhoods and how to work and negotiate with seller’s agents. Her ability to estimate how many competing offers and what a competitive offer would be were spot on. Most importantly, we felt that she was looking out for us and our best interest, wanting to get us into the right home for our family. Buying our first home was a momentous time and to be in the hands of someone we knew we could trust was invaluable.”
-Meng L.
“We had the pleasure of working with Leslie as our real estate agent, and I can confidently say that she is one of the best in the business. From the moment we met, she greeted us with a friendly smile and made us feel at ease. Her warm and approachable demeanor made the home buying process enjoyable and stress-free. Leslie demonstrated an overwhelming knowledge of the real estate market, which gave us confidence in her abilities. She provided us with detailed information on different neighborhoods and properties, including pricing trends and potential resale values. We appreciated her expertise and guidance throughout the process. Throughout our home search, Leslie was incredibly supportive and always went above and beyond to ensure that we found the perfect home for our family. She listened to our needs and preferences, and her attention to detail was outstanding. We were impressed with Leslie’s commitment to finding us the perfect home, and it’s no wonder why many of our friends have used her as their real estate agent as well. We would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a top-notch real estate agent who is both friendly and knowledgeable. Leslie is an exceptional real estate agent who excels in all aspects of the job. Her friendly personality, overwhelming knowledge, and unwavering support make her a standout in the industry. She truly went above and beyond to help us find our dream home, and we are grateful for her assistance. We plan to send our other friends to her without hesitation.”
-Travis & Vinh
“Leslie has it all. Finding the perfect home can have unforseen challenges. We did encounter various obstacles. She saved us from moving too quickly on a home and prioritized our desires and safety over making a transaction. She looked out after us. Leslie, makes herself available and makes you feel like you are important. She has the soft skills we needed to get us through the emotional rollercoaster. She has the technical and negotiating skills. I recommend her to all of my friends and I recommend her to you.”
-Felipe P.
“When we decided to sell our home of 12 years in Menlo Park, we reached out to a friend who used to be an agent in the area looking for recommendations. She immediately recommended Leslie Woods. From the very first email, Leslie was incredibly quick to respond. After our first meeting, we knew Leslie was the one we wanted to trust with this important process. She was incredibly organized and on top of details, honest and clear about what to expect, and just overall a wonderful person to interact with. From the initial planning, to the coordination of contractors, listing, and through the end of the closing process, Leslie and her team executed flawlessly. Our home was sold within 3 days of being on market during a very unstable period of home sales declining rapidly. Even after the closing, Leslie has continued helping us with that same energy and follow-through. In every way, Leslie exceeded our expectations. We could not recommended her highly enough!”
-Greg & Leigh Anne R.
“Leslie, you did everything that you said that you would, and much more. Our trust in you was well-placed.
I have no doubt that the process was neither simple nor straightforward on your end: working with a diverse group of siblings in a blended family spreading literally from coast-to-coast required not only a reservoir of experience and business knowledge, but also alacrity, deep emotional intelligence and, indeed, empathy. And, the fact that you managed a sale under these conditions in an unprecedented market in the face of tens of thousands of layoffs in Silicon Valley, was, in a word, remarkable.
As you promised, you were well-prepared, responsive and accountable. You took care of everything personally: this included what are likely typical tasks, such as facilitating repairs, landscaping, staging, marketing, etc., but also some unique tasks–consensus-building, grief counseling, mail forwarding and many other tasks. We were never ignored or pushed off to an assistant. You explained the process in detail at the outset, and at each step along the way. You communicated transparently, and always responded immediately to every communication. You made sure that everything went smoothly (even the 2 a.m. final pre-closing phone call!) and took tremendous care to really relieve us of what would have been an insurmountable burden. The fact that you did so while selling a property that meant so many different things to each sibling, meant a great deal to us. You were patient, polite and kind. And, an excellent negotiator who achieved a great price.
We just can’t thank you enough.”
-Emily R.
“Leslie is wonderful to work with. She is very patient and is always on top of things. Also, she makes sure that her clients are well taken care of. I was new to homeownership and she went through everything thoroughly. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Leslie!”
-John T.
“Leslie helped us get the home of our dreams. She goes to bat for you and will guide you through EVERY single step of the process. I could not express how genuinely thankful I am for finding Leslie and for her commitment to helping us move into our house confidently and smoothly.”
-Cyndie C.
“Any buyer or seller would be so fortunate to have Leslie Woods in their corner. She is a true professional, as well as over-the-top helpful kind and caring. She had quite an undertaking with us–as my dad had passed away. We decided some updating to his place was prudent and she helped coordinate everything on the remodel, as well as helped us eliminate the years of things that had accumulated in his home. She was delightful at every turn–even when difficulties arose and she always had a smile on her face and that wonderful sense of humor. What an asset to her industry and to anyone fortunate to work with her! We absolutely love her and are friends for life.”
-Sarah F.
“Leslie was incredible to work with. She went above and beyond for every step of the way. We could not be happier with the home we now own and we are reassured knowing that we’ve crossed all our t’s and dotted all the i’s because Leslie is exceptionally thorough and careful. I look forward to working with her again!”
-Jonathan C.
“If you want to get into the competitive real estate market of Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and the surrounding neighborhoods, Leslie is definitely the agent you want to work with! Leslie’s impeccable service, sharp negotiating skills and innovative marketing have provided us with the best possible transactions. Whether listing or selling, she delivers the results for us every single time with the personal attention and guidance. Leslie is genuinely friendly, deeply knowledgeable, and very patient. We cannot recommend Leslie highly enough!”
-Grace J.
“Leslie has represented us on the purchase and sales of properties and we could not have been more pleased with her excellent service. Both transactions went really well as Leslie is attentive to details, is proactive and is able to leverage her relationships to handle all aspects of the transactions. I would recommend Leslie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”
-Larry B.
“Leslie did an outstanding job on the recent sale of my Menlo Park residence. She was very professional and knowledgeable about the sales approach we should take and discussed all matters with me before we proceeded. She was focused on meeting my special requirements and was always there for me in spite of her other obligations. I recommend her without reservation to anyone who is considering real estate sales.”
-Al P.
“Wow! I loved working with Leslie. She was so helpful meeting my needs as a trustee from out of state. She knew the market, knew the contractors, and worked so well with all the players in my family. My project was huge, and she guided me through a major renovation to a successful sale and best possible outcome for the trust. It doesn’t get any better than that!”
-Nancy H.
“Leslie helped us sell an investment residential condo. She guided us on staging the condo and through the bid process. Leslie was always available to answer any questions and get the sale completed as quickly as possible for us. She continued to be available and to answer our questions after the sale and to help us with our following 1031 exchange. We enjoyed working with Leslie and will not hesitate to recommend her to other clients, as well as using her as our agent again. Leslie is energetic and professional and a real star, she is truly the best of the best.”
-Mark and Nikki S.
“Incredible communication and support through the entire process. She explained all details with patience, expertise and integrity. Loved working with Leslie!”
-Jennifer T.
“We found mortgage and house shopping more difficult, confusing and disappointing than we thought it would be…until we met Leslie. That’s when everything turned around for us. Leslie was on top of things, always, even when we were not. She made things happen, got us the deal we wanted on the kind of house we wanted and made it a pleasant experience for our whole family. Looking back though, the thing that I appreciate the most, is that she is a very good person; she is trustworthy. My wife, Sylvie, and I, recommend her very highly.”
-John C.
“Leslie is an absolute delight to work with! From the moment I showed her the house to when we closed with impressive speed and deeply satisfying results, she was always very professional, positive and energetic, great at communicating, well informed, reliable and easy to reach, detail oriented, and conscientiously committed to giving it her all! I have never met anyone more dedicated to bringing the best to every moment and task–she is truly one in a million! I sincerely admire her people skills –she is a lovely person and a tough negotiator too, who never takes short cuts and goes the distance for her clients. She truly wants what is best for you, and that genuine quality is something hard to find these days. Leslie really delivered on her promise to be a full service realtor, going above and beyond whenever there was a need. Leslie’s real estate expertise, dedication to her clients and her impressive negotiating skills make for a real estate experience far better than you would ever hope to have, and is something you can’t put a price on. I would highly recommend Leslie to anyone looking for a 5 star realtor!”
-Janine R.
“We worked with Leslie to purchase our home in Palo Alto. It’s a very hot market, and without Leslie’s help, I don’t know how we would have managed. Among other things, Leslie was able to recommend a good mortgage broker, help us look at a number of homes, and guide us through the process of purchasing our home, which included a competitive bidding process with five bidders. When the house we eventually bought came on the market, we were on vacation in Hawaii. Leslie went to check it out for us, and then met us right after our return to examine the house. She also sat through multiple late-night phone calls to make sure we got through all the paperwork. Throughout it all, Leslie was a calm and reassuring presence, never pressuring us, but also always willing and able to help. We highly recommend her!”
-Chris Y.
“I cannot recommend Leslie highly enough…she is fantastic. She is very professional, very friendly, and really goes the extra mile for her clients.
My husband and I relocated to the area and the first part of our search was online and over the phone, and Leslie was extremely communicative and always kept us in the loop.
When it came time to make offers we were absolutely certain she was going to fight for us and do her utmost to get our offer(s) considered (even if we didn’t have the highest offer).
Leslie pays attention to detail and you don’t have to worry anything will get missed.
Our search area extended from Palo Alto to San Mateo (and everything in between) and she was totally knowledgeable about all of them.
I’ve bought and sold many properties over the years so I have lots of basis for comparison and Leslie is AMAZING!”
-Lisa H.