References for Lea Elise Swartz Broker - Owner - LE Real Estate Group, Inc
We recently listed and sold our house with Lea. From the initial meeting to closing she was always available to answer all questions and provided excellent feedback on the progress. Her knowledge of the market is exceptional and her thoughtfulness in scheduling showings was much appreciated. Lea was a pleasure to work with.
John - Westchase
I had the pleasure of having Lea Swartz as my realtor recently and all I have to say is positive things. Lea was very helpful and insightful with me while trying to find and purchase my first home. She was willing to go above and beyond to work around my schedule and answer all of my questions promptly. Lea has a very strong knowledge of the Tampa Bay area which helped tremendously in my house search. I haven’t had to sell a house yet but I would use Lea again without a doubt. I recommend her to anyone in need of a realtor.
Brett- Westchase
I just wanted to thank you for the great service you provided me with on the sale of my home. You were always available to answer any questions and provide me with advice and or recommendations. You are very knowledgeable, always professional and energetic which helped sell my home in less than a month in addition to receiving the highest price per square foot in Westchase. THANK YOU, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!! I will definitely call you when I am ready to purchase my new home along with recommending your services.
Best Regards,
Lorraine Faedo - Westchase - The Greens
In early 2013, we discovered that we would be moving for my husbands work, from our home in Pennsylvania to Tampa Florida. Moving is a “big” experience in life, yet our move incorporated a complete shift in our family lifestyle, for it also prompted the moving on of our now adult children, ages 20 & 22. Talk about a huge shift in life, plus the added stress of moving to an unknown area. Overwhelmed was an understatement. Then a friend connected us with Lea Swartz. From the first phone call, Lea began paving the way for our smooth transition from our home of 20+ years. Lea listened to our list of wants and prompted us to share our routine, activities, preferences, and even our dislikes. She encouraged us to talk about what we wanted in our future as our life changed with this transition, and in so doing, helped us zero in on what we really wanted in our new home and neighborhood.
Lea created a web page, which feed us daily information on houses meeting our criteria. It was magnificent to be able to explore all the possible options from our computer. We were only able to afford one trip down to the area; Lea booked a number of homes for us to visit, as well as escorted us throughout the area, even touring about local areas to give us a feel for local amenities. She made herself completely available to us during our visit. Afterwards, she kept in touch, answered our multitude of questions and offering her thoughts along the way. Lea clearly is passionate about her work and is one of those rare realtors who actually put her clients first.
Her knowledge of the market, the laws, rules and regulations of the real estate market came into play as we negotiated our purchase interstate. The attention to detail, the timeliness, the thoughtful approach of her actions made the process smooth and provided us with a high level of confidence as we negotiated offers, inspections, appraisals, mortgage requirements, insurance, banking, and settlement. We were beyond delighted with her professionalism and expertise. Yet, it was our mortgage and settlement firms compliments with regard to “our realtor” which gave us an added level of pride in our association with Lea. Every person who encountered Lea on our behalf only had the highest praise for her timeliness of response and professionalism. She is “excellence” from the word go, and we will be forever grateful to her for making one of the hardest experiences in our life, easy.
Art & Linda, Westchase -Florida
Lea is a true gem in the real estate business. She made our daunting task of finding a commercial space and residential home almost 100 miles away from our previous home easier than a walk in the park. Lea understands the physical and emotional challenges involved in moving and listened very carefully to our needs in order to deliver what we wanted in record time with minimum stress. On both counts Lea handled very difficult negotiations on our behalf and went above and beyond her responsibilities to make sure everything was delivered as promised. Her professional yet friendly approach made working with her a pleasure. Her obvious experience and vast knowledge of the market earned our trust and confidence and our relationship continues to blossom into a friendship even now. Lea is obviously super efficient and skilled at what she does and left no stone unturned, following up promptly and completely with everything. We would not hesitate to recommend Lea to any of our family and friends for their real estate needs. We were extremely blessed to have found her on our journey back to Tampa.
Randy & Missy, Westchase - Florida
Simply put, Lea is awesome. To be real I was probably the nightmare client. Not just an old house but a fixer upper as well. Lea saw the positives in the property and was determined to find the right buyer. She was always available and when showings slowed she miraculously found a whole new group of potential buyers. She treated me like I was her one and only million dollar client. Thanks Lea!
Rhonda
Working with Lea was absolutely my pleasure. Ultimately, she went well above and beyond her role as my realtor in order for me to close on my first home. Thanks to her, I went from being a fearful first time homeowner to a truly excited one.
Zong Chen
Lea Swartz approaches her business with a great deal of professionalism, has the knowledge and experience to close deals effectively and efficiently, and the integrity to care about the welfare of her customers. We learned this about Lea when she recently helped us find our new home in Florida. As out-of-state buyers, we were unsure where we wanted to buy. Lea willingly showed us homes in a variety of areas, without trying to influence or rush our decision. In working with her, we quickly felt comfortable narrowing our choices and understanding the various neighborhoods and market prices. We found a house we were interested in relatively fast and Lea researched comparable sales in the area so we would have a solid understanding of what a fair purchase price would be. She then competently negotiated a sales price and helped pull all the complex pieces together to close the sale. Throughout the process, she answered our many questions, stayed on top of the details of our purchase, and kept us continually informed.
-Dan & Kathleen M.
I have been a licensed Title agent in the Tampa Bay area for close to 30 years and have had the opportunity to work with many agents in my career. Lea Swartz is one of the most professional and dedicated agents I had the good fortune to close for. Her work ethic and tenacity is unmatched in my opinion and it is what brought us together. I would proudly recommend Lea to any and all who need an agent that goes above and beyond. I am honored to do business with her.
Rachel Howland, LTA
My husband and I have recently worked with Lea in the recent sale of our house. She went above and beyond what we expected. She was very efficient from the beginning to the end of the process, very reliable and was always available for us when we needed her or had questions. Lea is extremely professional, and always put us as her clients first as a priority making sure we were happy. If we could relocate her to Maryland with us we would. This experience was quick, easy, and stress free. We highly recommend Lea for any future sales!
Jenni and Todd Gilfoy - Westchase Fl
Lea was exceptional with assisting me purchase my new home. It's good to have someone who is the client representative and the Broker also, as it saves time and is more efficient when doing paperwork. She went the extra mile to ensure gate passes and home owners association were informed of move in dates, with keys ready and a bottle of wine. I highly recommend her and may your experience be as pleasant.
Mike - South Tampa
During my recent home purchase, Lea exceeded all of my expectations. She displayed amazing patience with me and was responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with. The whole process from start to finish was handled professionally and efficiently. Lea is committed to customer service before and after the closing. I would not hesitate to use her services in the future or recommend her to others.
Pat S. - Atty, Westchase/Highland Park
Lea Swartz is one of those individuals who is a God-sent blessing to your life. There is absolutely no way I could have gotten through the short sale of my property in Dunedin without her. Lea's outstanding work and efforts made the otherwise daunting task relatively smooth sailing, unheard of for a short sale these days! I am so grateful for her persistence , knowledge , and thorough handling of the short sale. She's a angel to many (four legged or two) and I highly recommend heading to Lea for ANY future realty sales!
Jennifer N. - Dunedin, FL
My wife Jennifer and I had the great pleasure of working with Lea on the recent sale of our home in Westchase. We needed someone that really understand the unique market of the various villages in our neighborhood and could help us think through everything from the pricing of our home as well as how best to prepare for the showings and sale. Lea handled everything from top to bottom and took the hassle out of the experience working diligently at what seemed like around the clock. There was no question that we had that was too large or too small that Lea couldn't handle. We really liked the fact that she is extremely tech savvy and responsive via email which was easiest for us. With our busy lives she worked with us to help sell our house in a way that best fit our lifestyle. We highly recommend working with Lea for the best experience you can have in selling your home!
Jason & Jennifer W. - Westchase - The Greens Listing/Sale & West Park Village Purchase
I have known Lea for several years and can attest to her high morals and ethical character. As a realtor she is respected, detailed, and organized in assisting her clients and finding value in an ever changing real estate market. I equally respect her passion as a strong advocate for the welfare and treatment of animals.
Michael E. Baralt
Loan Officer, McCaughan Mortgage Company, Inc.
Lea,
Please accept my gratitude for your excellend service with my recent property purchase. I had been diligently searching for the right property since I returned from Columbia, SC last November. When I came in contact with you and discussed my situation, you were quick and enthusiastic in your response. Within a short time you located the perfect property then went to work to get it to the closing table. I appreciate your dedication to the task and your detailed efficiency. I would not hesitate recommending your services to anyone in need of an outstanding realtor. Thanks again.
Bill D. - South Tampa
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Lauren Borio and Lea Swartz on our recent home sale in Tampa. We had a tight timeline and had a bad experience with a prior realtor. Lea and Lauren exceeded our expectations and were professional throughout the entire selling process. They always followed through and got our home sold in 60 days. My husband and I greatly appreciate everything Lauren and Lea did to help us sell our home and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for real estate services.
Lauren B. - Highland Park
Lea has helped me fine my dream house. I moved from Minnesota to Tampa last November around Thanksgiving. Lea and I looked almost every Friday. Lea had her work cut out for her since I didn't quite know what area I wanted to live in. Not only did she show me houses, she also showed me around each area. We soon became fast friends. Thank You Lea for making my dream come true!
Karen S - Lansbrook - Palm Harbor, FL
Thank-you for all your effort in gettting our property sold quickly and for a fair price. I realize our property was challenging to market and sell; your efforts to get offers and then our buyer are greatly appreciated. Your suggestions as to how to present the property were spot-on and resulted in a quick, cash buyer as you had predicted. I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking to list a property in Tampa. Thanks again!
Tom Dreher - Tampa - Client in Long Beach, CA
Lea is a hard working agent that leaves no stone unturned to close a deal. If she cannot move it nobody can!
Nav & Harveer - Commercial & Residential Listings and Sales
We were first time home buyers and Lea helped us understand everything that was required when pursuing a short sale. She was very thorough and helped ease our frustrations when dealing with the bank! The closing and transition into our new home was very seamless and pain free. Only a few months later we were forced to move due to a work promotion and we again called on Lea to sell the same house we had just purchased through her! She designed a very professional and attention-grabbing listing and within a week we were under contract for our asking price! The closing was scheduled for nearly a month after we moved to our new location, but Lea helped make the cross-country closing as painless as possible. From the purchase to the sale, Lea was an asset through the entire journey.
Tori and Chris - South Tampa
Lea has a true passion for her Real Estate career. She is very professional, knowledgeable and energetic. We as clients had very busy schedules, and she adapted to our schedule with no qualms. Not only was Lea able to find an office building that was exactly what we were looking for, she also provided us the critical thinking that helped us negotiate for a bank owned property. The transparency and accountability shown during the whole transaction process proved Lea's commitment to us as her clients. She also always has a cheerful demeanor. We are very grateful to have her as our buyer agent.
Dr. Tang - Pain Care & Rehab Center - Commercial Building Purchase
We NEVER HESITATE to trust Lea with any type of Real Estate need we may have. Personal or commercial, home sale or land purchase – no job is too big or too small. Always accommodating, Lea provides the same personal, prompt, detailed attention to each of her clients – answering her phone readily and quickly returning messages. Lea is a genuine “people-person”, whose passion (aside from rescuing dogs, of course) is Real Estate – and it shows! If you have Lea in your corner, consider yourself in excellent hands.
Karen & Stephen G.
Intelligent, Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring, Persistent, Energetic...These are just a few words that we would use to describe Lea. We have bought/sold properties across several states, and have yet to come across someone as energetic, positive, and knowledgeable as Lea. She knows her market, and works endlessly for the Client, consistently going over and beyond what is expected. If you have the opportunity to work with this wonderful individual, do not pass it up! Thank You Lea for all that you have done for us in our recent Short Sale experience!
Franklin & Jennifer
We just closed the sale of our home in Tampa with Lea and we can only say it was such a pleasure working with her. She did an outstanding job listing our home and because of her efforts we had multiple offers. Lea handled everything in a professional and thoughtful manner from the time of our listing through the close of our escrow.
Jerry & Carol - Westchase - The Greens
Lea is an amazing realtor! She sold our house in the first day and helped us to navigate our way through a short sale that ended with us getting a great deal on an amazing house. She knows the market and she understands how to make a short sale work. We are so grateful that we found her! Thank you so much again! What would we do without you!
Kamlyn & Scott
I can't say enough good things about Lea. My sister was putting her house on the market and I introduced her and her husband to Lea and recommended they work with her. Lea had amazing results. She was able to sell their house the first day it was on the market! Not only does she produce amazing results, Lea is absolutely the most genuine person you will ever meet. She truly cares about each and every person and works hard to make sure her clients are constantly updated and satisfied with the results. Lea is very easy to work with and produces high quality service and integrity!
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Caron Atteberry (sister Kamlyn)
Lea is the perfect real estate professional. She knew the market cold and showed me what I wanted to see, not just what she had listed or what was convenient. She was also extremely accomodating to my unfairly erratic schedule.
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Ed Forth
I have worked with Lea for four years now. Lea is the ultimate professional. She is knowledgeable, detailed-oriented and is committed to her clients. Lea also has a huge heart. She cares for people and animals on a deep level. She’s open-minded, flexible and takes time to listen. I am happy to recommend Lea to anyone who needed her services.
Alex Purnell, Owner/Graphic Designer, Artini Bar
Lea was recommended to me to help my daughter purchase her first home in South Tampa. She was very patient with this first time homebuyer explaining the process and giving wonderful advice along the way. I would recommend Lea Elise Swartz to help with any of your real estate needs in the Tampa area. She is awesome!
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Patti Hancock
Lea has a great personally, high energy, and an incredible drive to go far and beyond to make her client happy. We hired Lea to purchase our house in 2004 and to this day we are still thankful for her powers of persuasion, her strong desire to succeed, and her great attitude that got us our dream house (and at a great price!). Lea strives to get the best results possible and is always open and genuine in her work. She has also been very helpful whenever we have a real estate question even now, some years later, which we greatly appreciate. I would highly recommend Lea to anyone looking for real estate services.
Helen Bingham , Largo, FL. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Lea Elise has been a pleasure to work with in the past, very professional and proactive in every step of the transaction. Thank you!
Judy Howe, Licensed Real Estate Consultant, Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc.
I have had the pleasure of working with Lea on many of her real estate closings. She has unlimited energy and goes the extra mile for her clients. She makes our job easier by being readily available for questions or concerns and provides us with all of the information we need to perform our job. Lea is also heavily involved in volunteer work. I often wonder how she has time for it. But, as they say, when there is a will, there is a way. If you have the chance to work with Lea, I know that you will be happy you got the chance!
Shelley Slater, Owner, Fairview Title Company
Lea and I have worked together helping buyer's get into their dream homes for years. I always enjoy when she and I have a buyer in common because I know that she looks out for the best interest of the buyer and always goes above and beyond in making sure that her buyer is getting the best deal possible. I know for a fact that she receives referrals from past clients because of the great job that she has provided them and they want to share that with friends and family. I highly recommend Lea!
Cindy Walker, Sr. Mortgage Consultant, VanDyk Mortgage
I am writing to recommend the services of Lea Elise Swartz, Real Estate Broker. For the past five years, I have known Lea personally and professionally. Beginning in 2007, we worked together at the Westshore Yacht Club and there it was evident to atest to her ability to light up the room with her outgoing personality, her determination to meet her goals and responsibilities in addition to going above and beyond the call of duty, and her sheer determination to drive business and make a sale. Post working with her at Westshore Yacht Club, she then further impressed me when she sold a personal property of mine during the most challenging times in real estate. She worked diligently, kept me abreast of everything, and provided a platform of open honest communication, and most importantly closed the deal. I feel confident in recommending Lea's real estate services personally and professionally. She is not only thorough, but also very easy to work with, and always willing to take the time to discuss my questions and concerns.If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Valerie Orca
Lea is great to work with, knowledgeable, and very dependable when assisting in finding the right property at an attractive price. I appreciate her professionalism and fun spirit.
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Michael McClelland
YES, I RECOMMEND LEA ELISE! She is a terrific business contact for any real estate referrals. She recently helped a friends daughter buy her first home and they are thrilled. Lea is not only an excellent real estate professional but gives her free time to helping animal rescue groups in her area. An all around outstanding person that I am honored to have met
Keri Burgess Director of Sales, RE/MAX
I spotted a little house that I thought was just right for me and waited a long time for it to go on the market.I had my heart set on it. I chose L.E. Real Estate to make the offer for me and guide me through the process. I am so glad I did. There are a lot of pitfalls involved in buying a home! First, the mortgage company, when it was time to sign for the loan, the amount was higher than they told me it would be... I was able to call Lea and ask her what I should do. She explained to me what "junk fees" were, and was able to assist me in getting $1800 in junk fees knocked off the agreement in one fell swoop. Lea guided me in the inspection process and which inspections to order first, finding a deal-breaking problem early on saved me from paying a pricey appraisal fee. Finally, when we were sure that the house had significant problems and was not the right house for me, I realized how Lea's meticulous agreement writing truly benefitted me. Lea wrote into the contract that the inspection period would not begin until the electric service was turned on... this seemed like an unimportant detail when I first read it. However, 15 e-mails, 10 phone calls to the listing agent, the county and electric company later, proved that the electric service being turned on was a much bigger deal than I ever anticipated. It took 14 days to get service to the house. After I cancelled the contract on the house, the seller said that I had failed to cancel within the 10 day period and that they were going to keep my $1000 good faith money.....Lea jumped on them like a pack of wolverines; Armed with the contract, clearly stating inspection period begins when electric is on.... She got my good faith money sent back to me in short order, specifically, overnighted! When it was all done, I apologized to Lea, for all the work and time she had given to me for a house that I didn't buy, yielding no commission for her. She said it, and meant it. " Audrey, I want you to have a home that you are happy with, no commission is worth a client trapped in a house that is wrong for them. " There was never a time when Lea did not make herself available to answer questions and help resolve problems. She didn't just get me signed up for the sale and forget me, she followed through and was there for me. Even after the prospect of making money was over. Lea treated me like a million dollar client, even though I was buying a tiny, inexpensive home. You could not find a real estate agent who is more invested in integrity than Lea Swartz. no way, no how.
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