“We were so incredibly lucky to work with Leah.
She made buying our first home in LA seem less daunting and even enjoyable!”
Her deep rooted knowledge about the LA area and its housing market gave us confidence as first time buyers to not give up in the challenging housing market. She quickly understood our needs and independently looked out for opportunities and took out time every weekend to join us as we filtered through dozens of homes. She never rushed or pushed us to place offers on homes that did not meet our needs, but also provided realistic advice and timely support. When we finally did find our home, she held our hands throughout the escrow process. She was a huge support and an amazing sounding board for our issues. Leah always had our best interest in mind and was a true guiding post throughout our buying journey. Leah will always have your back and make sure your needs, questions, and concerns are addressed. We truly believe we would not have the house we have today if it wasn't for Leah's support.
- Shuchee Shah, Legal Counsel - Consumer Products and Gaming at The Walt Disney Company
- Ojas Marfatia, Principle Manager - Corporate Development & Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software
“When you are Leah’s client you get her full attention.”
Leah has been our “go to” broker since 2010. During this time period she has assisted us with 4 separate transactions, both sell and buy. When you are Leah’s client you get her full attention. She is proactive, e.g. new listings and potential buyers. In our experience, Leah is wonderful about understanding what her client is looking to do and supporting that effort. Yet she remains objective about properties and transactions and is not afraid to say, “this may not be the right fit or deal for you.” We would not use anyone else!
- Lori Pelliccioni, VP and Integrity Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
“Her approach to the selling process is thoughtful, realistic and stays true to her clients' goals.”
Leah Lail is a terrific agent. My husband and I were referred to Leah by a colleague to help us sell our condo. Leah took the time to hear our story and learn more about what we were looking to accomplish. Her approach to the selling process is thoughtful, realistic and stays true to her clients' goals. She offered invaluable advice and guidance, and having access to her broad industry knowledge took a lot of the stress out of the selling experience. She is always happy to help strategize and has a great ability to assess whether the property is a good fit for a buyer. We highly recommend Leah to anyone who is looking for a kind, intelligent and supportive agent to partner with in selling or buying a property.
- Julianne & Brian Heitzer
“Leah is great. Detailed oriented and a great advocate for her clients.”
She’s accessible and responsive. I enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her to others.
- Brandon Phillips, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
“She is well informed, understands transactions, and won’t just tell you what you want to hear.”
Leah has been our real estate agent for 3 different home purchases and sales in Los Angeles over the course of 15 years+. She is well informed, understands transactions, and won’t just tell you what you want to hear. She made every process simple and stress free (as much as buying/selling a house can be). We could not have done it without her. A special note of appreciation for her previewing our current home when we were out of town. We knew it would move fast. She made sure we had the opportunity to bid and ultimately get our dream home. Thank you Leah.
- Kristine Lefebvre, President and Owner Parle Chef, LLC; Chief Operating Officer Ludo Management, Inc
“Leah came highly recommended and still surpassed all my expectations.”
She has unflagging energy, knows every neighborhood, quickly identifies the advantages and pitfalls of any home, and never loses her level-headed professional demeanor. As a first-time home buyer, I depended heavily on her experience to guide me through a competitive bidding process -- and now that I'm the owner of a beautiful new home, I still reach out to her constantly for advice. In fact, she's much more than an agent; her generosity, sense of humor and excellent judgement have made her a friend. If only I could afford a second home, so I could do it all again with her.
- Tegan Shohet
“The LA housing market isn't for the faint of heart.
We couldn't have navigated it without her.”
Leah is basically a three-part dynamo. She's one part encyclopedia, intimately familiar with every pocket of Los Angeles; another part intuitive mind reader, identifying what we wanted in a home and neighborhood nearly the first day she met us; and last part skilled negotiator and investigatory sleuth, with a keen sense of how to dig into title documents or property records to uncover all relevant information.
The LA housing market isn't for the faint of heart. We literally couldn't have navigated it without her. Leah works tirelessly to find available inventory, even before it hits the public market, and is responsive to a fault—even if it means taking a call and drafting an offer during a Saturday evening dinner party. She was always steady when we were either too timid or overeager in the bidding process, and offered an honest and informed assessment of every home. Every time she told us a house was overvalued (and why) she was proven right. She was committed to finding us a home that we loved while protecting us from bad properties and unfair deals.
Above all, Leah is lovely and patient with her clients while being fierce and fair as their advocate. In her, we stumbled upon both an adept business partner and lifelong friend. Now that we found her, we're not letting her go. We will never buy or sell another home in Los Angeles without Leah. And in the interim, when we miss seeing her, every once in a while we'll crash an open house on her Sunday route just to see her face.
- Joey Harstone and Abigail Hartstone
“Leah’s expertise and vast knowledge of the market, construction costs and financing showcased that she is the best in the industry.”
When I decided to purchase a home I started working with a realtor. What should have been an exciting journey soon turned into an aggravating experience of having my time wasted weeding through homes that failed to meet my preferences and needs. I felt rushed and pressured to make decisions.
A friend kept recommending that I give her realtor, Leah Lail, a call for help. I was slow to contact Leah because I couldn’t imagine that a realtor with a client base made up of folks with much more buying power than me would be interested in helping someone with my budget. And even if she agreed to help me, I feared I would not be a priority.
I did call, but preferred to drive by houses on my own to see the area before contacting her to see the inside together. Leah followed my lead and never hounded me. I gained confidence through the discussions that took place after each viewing. This allowed me to identify exactly what I wanted, things to look for, understand what I could afford and geographic areas in which to focus.
Leah’s expertise and vast knowledge of the market, construction costs and financing showcased that she is the best in the industry. The depth and breadth of Leah’s knowledge in all aspects of real estate allowed her to anticipate challenges and untangle complex matters throughout the process. This saved me a lot of time, money and aggravation. More importantly, it gave me comfort in knowing that my best interests were protected.
Leah is hardworking, upbeat, encouraging, trustworthy and committed. She guided me through what is often a very stressful and arduous process. She is a consummate professional who consistently brings excellence to her work. These qualities set her apart from other realtors. She’s a confident communicator. She’s smart and tenacious. She has the gift of seeing the glass half full even when others insist it’s empty. Leah keeps commitments and exceeded my expectations. She never loses sight of the significance of helping her client find their dream home. I’m delighted to say that she got me into my dream home at the right price.
If you need someone to champion one of the most important processes and purchases of your life and want to work with the best in the business, then give yourself the gift of working with realtor Leah Lail.
-Michelle Hinshon, VP of Human Resources, Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union
"Working with Leah was an extremely
professional and pleasurable experience"
The circumstances surrounding the sale of my home were more challenging than usual. I had accepted a job out of town and had to put my home on the market after having already moved. This required an enormous amount of trust on my part and lots of additional work by Leah. She had to stage my home to show it in its best possible light. There were an unusual amount of delays on getting back to Leah with information she needed in order to close the sale. Not only did Leah go above and beyond in tackling all the details, but I also felt she got me the best possible price for my home. Working with Leah was an extremely professional and pleasurable experience.
- Jay Marciano, Chief Operating Officer AEG, Chairman – AEG Live
"Leah represented our interests with the utmost of zeal and professionalism."
We have completed 5 real estate transactions with Leah including two purchases and three sales. In each instance, Leah represented our interests with the utmost of zeal and professionalism. Leah went above and beyond, time and time again, organizing demolition, hiring of painters and cleaners, overseeing significant repairs and maintenance, and staging the properties for sale. Leah held auctions, created bidding wars, and sold properties above the asking prices.
Leah provided up-to-date market intelligence, stellar guidance and representation, and achieved our goals with a minimum of conflict and stress upon us. We can honestly recommend her without reservation.
We now consider Leah Lail a good friend who will forever be a part of our family. Leah thank you for your loyalty, your perseverance, your expertise, and your wonderful advice and representation over the years, it is greatly appreciated.
- Steve Blume, COO, CFO, Content Partners
“Leah will help you every step of the way: she is trustworthy,
dependable, and a delightful person to know.”
The Los Angeles real estate market can seem daunting to navigate, but with Leah, you’ve found an expert who will fiercely advocate on your behalf. I’m emotional thinking about how grateful I am for her support, which went far beyond what I expected. It was so meaningful to get to work with her: Leah is a role model to me and is extremely generous with her time and wisdom. She will have your back. I wish everyone was as good at their job as Leah is at hers because the world would be a better place. As a young female first-timer in the market, Leah made me feel safe, protected, supported, and empowered. She was knowledgeable about every question I had and even helped anticipate and solve future concerns before they became issues. She’s literally a real estate goddess, and I feel so lucky to be one of her clients.
-Julia Belanova
"she displays highest integrity, terrific responsiveness,
is very much on top of the situation"
"I had the opportunity to work with Leah as we recently purchased a condo in West Hollywood. Leah was instrumental in helping us meet tight deadlines and overcome several challenges, yet she was able to ensure that we made well informed decisions. She was always available and never missed a beat to look after our best interests. She is delightful to work with as she displays highest integrity, terrific responsiveness, is very much on top of the situation and has great insights to the real estate market."
- Stefan Sjoestroem – Microsoft Asia – Vice President, Public Sector
"She goes above and beyond in every way.
She knows so much about the various areas of Los Angeles."
"We have purchased and sold several homes with Leah over the years. She goes above and beyond in every way. She knows so much about the various areas of Los Angeles. She is always available and helps to find the “right” home for us, without settling. When we first started working with Leah, we each wanted different things in a house. It was price vs. aesthetics. She PATIENTLY looked for months until we found the perfect home. She listened to our cares and concerns, as a friend and a human being, not someone out for a sale. Moreover, when she represented us to others, she did so graciously and honorably. Through this and because of this, Leah has become a friend. She is a kind, dear, incredibly hardworking and tenacious person. Even other Realtors have commented to us that Leah works harder for her clients than any other agent in the business."
- Chris and Marjorie Salvaterra
"Leah has always led with her deep kindness, keen intelligence and continuous enthusiasm in all endeavors"
I have known Leah for over 25 years. She has always led with her deep kindness, keen intelligence and continuous enthusiasm in all endeavors — and always with grace and charm. At every opportunity I refer Leah as the best person to deal with when either buying or selling a home — and it’s been nothing but glowing reviews from friends, colleagues and clients about Leah on both a personal and professional level. She’s communicative and clear, presenting all information so that her clients can make the best decision. Many of the people to whom I have referred Leah are entertainment industry professionals and privacy is paramount to them. Leah is a cut above other real estate professionals in both effort and results, all done with the highest level of class and character.
- Andrew Buckley, Financial Advisor – Merrill Lynch
"Not only does she take the time to really understand her clients needs, but she knows the negotiation process like very few do."
In a real estate environment such as California, and more specifically the LA area, it is key to have an agent such as Leah Lail. Not only does she take the time to really understand her clients needs, but she knows the negotiation process like very few do. Anyone can sell you a house, but to find the right house, at the right price and terms, takes someone who is in the business for more than just commission. She is smart, savy and sophisticated. I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly than I do Leah.
- Dave Stroud, COO, Dave Stroud Vocal Studio, Hollywood/San Fransisco
"Had it not been for Leah, we certainly would not have sold our house anywhere near the price we ultimately received"
We had the pleasure of working with Leah to sell our home in West Hollywood while searching for another home in a much different area. Although the property was a difficult one to market, Leah used exceptional efforts in order to make sure to reach the proper prospective buyers. She was tireless in dealing with very unique problems with respect to the property, and her insight in to the type of buyer who would respond strongly was unfailing. Leah’s knowledge and instincts also certainly saved us from months of frustration when fielding offers, helping us to separate out those offers which, although attractive, were likely to fail. Lastly, Leah ably represented our interests in negotiations with buyers. Had it not been for Leah, we certainly would not have sold our house anywhere near the price we ultimately received, nor within the short amount of time it was listed. Leah also represented us in the purchase of our new house, and was just as conscientious, energetic and responsive in that transaction. Although our perceptions, needs and desires changed on a daily basis, she kept us abreast of our vacillations and worked hard to find us the home we now own and love. Leah was a pleasure to work with. She negotiated relentlessly on our behalf, listened to our suggestions, kept us informed on a regular basis, promptly returned our calls, dealt with problems efficiently, and always kept a positive outlook. We unhesitatingly recommend her to anyone hoping to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Los Angeles area.
- Collin and Renee Seals
“This level of discernment, discretion, and integrity is very rare, not only in this business, but in the world. Leah is the best of the best.”
Leah has represented me in purchasing and selling more than one property. I am forever grateful for her remarkable attention to detail, her professionalism, and most of all, her consistent kindness and care for my well-being during what can be a very stressful transaction. I learn so much just watching her work and listening to the way she communicates in order to make sure I’m being fully taken care of and not taken advantage of. She takes time to explain things to me and she’s patient beyond what is even required when I ask more questions. This level of discernment, discretion, and integrity is very rare, not only in this business, but in the world. Leah is the best of the best.
- Jennifer Tracy, Writer
"Leah’s a lovely calm in the real estate storm"
What do I look for in a realtor? Someone who can help me wade through the emotional ups and downs that inevitably come with buying or selling a house. Someone who is an expert in market trends, pricing and sales tactics. And most of all, someone who I believe has my back during this God-awful process. Who do I look to? Leah Lail. She dolled out the Kleenex when sellers tortured me, and she gave me solid market research so that I didn’t overbid on a house I desperately wanted. Leah’s a lovely calm in the real estate storm!
- Tara Weingarten, Founder, Editor-in-Chief, Vroom Girls
"She is the best realtor out there. Period. She cares more and works harder. I would be lost without her."
Leah has been my realtor twice, helping me both sell my old home and purchase a new one. She knows everything about the crazy real estate market here in LA. She worked tirelessly over many months to help me find a new home in a very competitive, stressful market, where it seems other buyers had all cash but I didn’t. In the end, she found the perfect house, at the perfect time, and negotiated the perfect deal for me. Truthfully, I love my new home but I was sad it was over because I knew I wouldn’t see her all the time. In fact, I may just keep buying and selling homes so I can spend more time with her. She is the best realtor out there. Period. She cares more and works harder. I would be lost without her. Also, on a side note, she is super hot. And I like that.
- Missi Pyle, Actress/Singer