About Leslie Simpson

About Me 

I'm glad you're here. 

I'm a Realtor here in Kootenai County, and I love working (and playing) in this area.

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About Me

I have been selling homes since 2014. The path to becoming a Realtor was not linear. 

After graduating from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington in 2008 (with a Sales Certificate & Marketing degree), I decided to hold off on entering the tumultuous job market. I stayed at UW for an extra year in order to complete a second degree in Psychology. From 2009 - 2012, I completed a Master of Education in School Counseling at Seattle Pacific University. 

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How did I go from a school counseling degree to becoming a Realtor? In 2014, I was approached by a builder about getting my license and selling new homes in one of their communities. With my sales background, I jumped at the opportunity! I sold new construction homes for five years and learned as much as I could about the construction process, design, and marketing. In 2019, I dove into the existing home market and haven't looked back. 

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My Specialties

 - Listing & marketing existing/resale properties

 - Assisting buyers in purchasing existing or new construction homes 

 - Marketing vacant land

 - Helping clients purchase raw land for a custom home build or recreational purposes 

 - Advising clients on investment property acquisition (1031 exchange, short term rentals, long term investments)

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My Strengths

 - Communicating effectively & often 

 - Creative problem solving

 - Planning/step-by-step guidance

 - Marketing (visuals, print, online presence)

 - In depth knowledge of the market 

 - Strong negotiation skills

 - Honesty & integrity 

 - Commitment to my clients' best interest 

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Ready to work with me? I'd love to hear more about your real estate goals! Reach out using the form below.