Leo F. Lee
Over 33 Years of Experience in Real Estate

2000 - Today     Broker/Owner of Leland Homes, Inc., a full service real estate and construction company that provides you with superior personal service and quality craftsmanship. My range of real estate experience over the past 32 years is unique and valuable. An experienced guide can save you time, money and reduce stress. Instead of learning from your mistakes, let me help you to avoid them.

1992 - 1999     I provided Independent Contractor Management Services to Century 21 Launders & Assocs., Inc. I was hired to increase sales. In 1992 they had five offices and about 180 associates. By 1997, annual sales volume had increased 130% over 1992 volume with about the same number of albeit better associates. The company was recognized by Century 21 International as the 10th most productive in unit sales nationally.

1989 - 1992     Broker/Owner of Real Estate Partners.

1978 - 1988     In 1978 I moved to a smaller company once named Hilltop Realty. The company became Realty One, then Real Living Realty One (now a part of Howard Hanna). In 1979 I became Director of Training. I was responsible for developing, presenting and directing all the company training efforts. I gave numerous classes to thousands of associates, managers, and brokers in Greater Cleveland and around the country. Some programs I have developed and presented are: Business Planning, Time Management, Computerization, Communication Skills, Financing, Sales and Marketing, Working with Clients and Customers, Handling Indecision, Negotiating Contracts, Leadership Skills, Office Management, Performance Evaluations, Recruiting, Retention, Training, Personal Referral Systems, Policies & Procedures, Risk Reduction, Equal Opportunity in Housing, Ethics, Agency, Antitrust, and more. In 1985 I was promoted to the position of Eastern Region General Manager of 14 Branch offices. In 1988 I was promoted to General Manager for Realty One. I became directly responsible for one of the largest real estate companies in the United States. I managed day-to-day operations and helped to established goals, budgets, and business systems for 38 branch offices along with the new homes and training departments. There were approximately 1400 sales associates and 400 employees at the time. Our annual sales volume was in the billions of dollars. I left the company in 1988. I had always wanted to be in business for myself