Leslie Hanson

As a Northern California native, Leslie is passionate about sharing this beautiful area with both locals and new residents. Leslie combines her knowledge of the area with a sincere loyalty to her clients, and helps people navigate this highly competitive marketplace. A natural networker and strong communicator, Leslie understands that timing is everything, and knows that in order to succeed she must act quickly on behalf of her clients. She is vigilant about understanding the contracts and has a sharp attention to detail. Leslie’s approach to real estate offers an effective blend of intuitive networking and data driven decision making.

Leslie’s husband is lead carpenter and co-owner of Creative Carpentry, a company his father founded in Guerneville in 1970. His skills in the building industry have helped Leslie understand the fundamentals of home construction and design aesthetic. Additionally, his company is a tremendous resource to Leslie and her clients when it comes to remodeling, deciding which upgrades to choose when preparing a home for market, and interpreting home inspections. They also lend a vetted portfolio of tradespeople to help clients in the realms of painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and landscaping.

Leslie’s success is largely due to her genuine love of people and her commitment to helping them achieve their goals. She enjoys working with both buyers and sellers, and specializes in finding pre-market properties for buyers. Leslie values creating and sustaining positive relationships with her colleagues, and each transaction is a win when all parties work together respectfully toward the common goal.