Meet Leslee Farrell

On the personal side ...

Why Did Leslee Decide to Settle in Victoria?

From the sea, one gets a unique perspective of Victoria. It allows you to step outside of the community and view the area in its most basic and fundamental sense. The breathtaking views, crystal-clear skies and unique homes that dot the countryside, all capture the essence of Victoria's spirit that make it a special place to live. Leslee first discovered Victoria from a sailboat and knew it would be an excellent place to raise her son in safety, beauty, and charm.

Leslee's passion for sailing brought her to Victoria nearly twenty-one years ago but it is the area's warmth and atmosphere that have kept her here. In addition to being an ideal environment to raise her son Sean, it was the perfect place for her to call home. Surrounded by the ocean she loves, she found it to be very cosmopolitan, yet free of the hassle of large city living. She has enjoyed its exciting but gentle growth and has not looked back on her decision to make Victoria the city of choice for her real estate career.

Her Special Ability to Help Others Achieve Their Residential Needs

Since initially moving here from Vancouver, Leslee has channeled her adventuresome personality and love of the area into a successful career in real estate. Helping others realize the one-of-a-kind lifestyle that she found here, turned out to be a natural match for Leslee. Today, she is a partner in the offices of Newport Realty. She prides herself on her ability to help others fulfill their residential needs in and around Victoria.

A Friendly Spirit Attracts Other Friendly Spirits

Like the area itself, Leslee has a friendly spirit that makes her a pleasure to work with. Her compassion and drive to help others motivates her to always go above and beyond what is expected in an agent and it ensures you receive the best representation available. In addition, her background in psychology and teaching has provided her with a rare, professional empathy and the ability to relate to the many emotions people experience when buying or selling a home. In the words of one of her clients, "She has an uncanny ability to instantly connect with people. I knew from the first time I met Leslee, that I would feel very comfortable working with her and that she is someone I would trust as a friend as well."

A Seasoned Professional Appreciating Challenges to Create A Win-Win Situation

As a long-time resident, Leslee appreciates the serenity and challenges that the surrounding ocean affords residents. She feels compelled to be near the water on a daily basis and sailing has become her hobby of choice. In fact, she's even spent weeks at a time living on her boat and sailing around the waters of Vancouver Island. "Each day is a new adventure on the water," says Leslee. "You can never take anything for granted. It is very challenging and there is a great feeling of accomplishment in getting from one place to another. I believe the goal is as much in creating the successful journey as it is in arriving at your destination."

This enthusiasm also plays a major role in her business career. Just as in sailing, the real estate currents are always changing and each day brings with it new and exciting challenges. As a seasoned professional, Leslee always lends a steady hand to the proceedings to make for a smooth and trouble free transaction. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your move, Leslee's insight and experience will steer you in the right direction.

Leslee knows that buying or selling your home is more than merely a two step event. She views it as on ongoing process and her goal is to make you a client for life. There is a distinct difference to living in Victoria. There is also a distinct difference in the agent who can make it happen. E-mail Leslee and you will discover why.

On the business side ...

Career Highlights - Following an 8-year career in teaching as a graduate of Simon Fraser University (B of Ed, majoring in Psychology) she decided to make a career change to real estate and a life style change to Victoria. After becoming a licensed realtor in 1979, it soon became apparent that the choice of both city and career was the correct one. She quickly became one of Victoria's top producers and has never looked back.

1980—1988: Became Top Producer of Newport Realty

1988—2002: Joined RE/MAX as an Associate and Owner of RE/MAX ports west in August 1988. Her company, RE/MAX ports west, consistently won the #1 in sales per capita award from the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB)... a record never before set by a single firm (30 associates).

• Leslee was in the RE/MAX top 100 Internationally for 1990
• Achieved the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 1991
• Achieved the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement in 1999
• Achieved the RE/MAX Platinum Club and Top 100 in Canada in 1996
• Consistently one of the top 10 Realtors on VREB
• Achieved the RE/MAX Platinum Club in 2000 and 2001
• The luxury home, waterfront, and estate specialist for Victoria... Highest number of listings and sales over $1,000,000 in Victoria since 1990.

Community involvement and highlights:

• Served on the Patrons Council for the Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation. The “Better Together” campaign successfully raised 12 million dollars for hospital equipment in 1996
• Served on the Board of Advisors for the Faculty of Business at the University of Victoria
• Active in fund raising for the Victoria Symphony, the Victoria Opera Society, the Victoria Art Gallery, and the Maritime Museum, to name a few
• Member of the Union Club of BC
• Board Member, Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation
• Co-Chair of the $17 Million Capital Campaign of the Greater Victoria Hospital Foundation 2003.
• Directed annual RE/MAX support for the Symphony Splash which takes place annually in Victoria's Inner Harbour.

Philosophy for success:

Begin with good communications skills, add excellent service, think ‘client first, second and always’! Be able to apply ‘Big Picture Thinking’. These are the roots of professionalism.

Copyright © 2000 Leslee Farrell.