my story

I Built My Business Around the Experience I Wish I'd Had.

From the C-suite of a health care system to full-time real estate, with the same commitment to organization, honesty, and follow-through.

Leslie E. Martin, Realtor in metro Detroit
how i got here

I Saw What It Looks Like When the Details Are Handled Well.

I didn't start out in real estate. I started in health care, in the legal affairs department at the Detroit Medical Center, and worked my way up to Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer. Those years taught me how to build a process, protect what matters, and hold myself to a high standard when the details count.

In 2017, my husband and I bought and sold a home, and it was a horrible experience. Communication was inconsistent, questions went unanswered, and the service fell short at nearly every turn. Then a friend's agent stepped in with a clear system, and my home was under contract within a single weekend. That was when I saw what this profession looks like when the details are handled well.

I earned my real estate license in the fall of 2018 and built my business alongside my full-time career for several years. In the summer of 2024, a conversation with my husband made me rethink what I really wanted. By September, I had left my executive position to commit to real estate full-time. Starting over professionally wasn't easy, but I brought everything I had learned with me.

Runner-Up

WDIV Best Realtor Detroit 2025 & 2026

Top 300

Real Estate Agents in Wayne County

Finalist

Hour Detroit Best Realtor 2026
what you can expect

What Working With Me Looks Like.

A Clear System

Every transaction runs on a defined process, so nothing depends on luck or memory. You always know what comes next.

Communication You Can Count On

You'll never have to chase me for an update. I tell you where things stand before you have to ask.

Careful With the Details

Years in compliance and privacy taught me to treat contracts, disclosures, and deadlines with the seriousness they deserve.

off the clock

Life Outside of Real Estate.

When I'm not working, you'll probably find me at a Killers concert. I'm a proud "victim" of the band, and I've seen them live 22 times and counting. I also believe in giving back, and I'm proud to support several organizations in my community that are near and dear to me.

Let's Talk About Your Next Move

Tell me where you are and where you want to go, and I'll take it from there.

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