Sometimes selling a home isn’t really about the house—it’s about navigating one of life’s biggest transitions. And having the right person beside you can make all the difference.
As an experienced Realtor specializing in luxury homes and senior transitions, I understand that selling a home is not always simply a real estate transaction. Whether you are downsizing from a longtime family home, helping a parent or loved one move to a new residence or senior living community, settling a probate or inherited property, or managing the sale of a home held in a trust or through Power of Attorney, the process often involves layers of decisions, emotions, memories, and responsibilities.
For me, this work is personal.
I have downsized from large luxury homes twice. Most recently, following the loss of my husband, I transitioned from our four-bedroom family home to a condominium. Experiencing that process firsthand gave me an even deeper understanding of how emotional and overwhelming a major life transition can be—and how much it matters to have someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and resourceful by your side.
A home can represent decades of memories, family traditions, treasured belongings, and an important chapter of your life. Deciding what to keep, give to family, donate, or sell—while also determining what needs to be done to the property and planning for what comes next—can quickly become overwhelming.
You shouldn’t have to figure it all out on your own.
That is why I have built an extensive network of trusted professionals throughout Northern Virginia who can step in wherever you and your family need assistance. My referral network includes estate-sale and auction companies, professional organizers and downsizing specialists, movers, donation resources, contractors, cleaners, attorneys, and other professionals who understand the unique needs involved in these transitions.
My goal is to simplify the process by helping you determine what needs to be done, connecting you with the right professionals, coordinating the many moving pieces, and guiding the real estate transaction from beginning to end.
My role goes far beyond selling a home. It is about helping you and your family move through an important life transition with compassion, confidence, and as little stress as possible.
You don’t have to know where to begin. That’s where I come in—to guide the transition, manage the details, and make the journey easier so you can move forward with confidence toward your happy ending.
We truly enjoyed our experience working with Leslie to buy our house. The process was quick, and she was on top of everything! We appreciated her honest opinions and her expert knowledge, both of which helped us find our perfect home. We were confident and comfortable with her representing us from start to finish and would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!
— Lindsay Z.
Leslie was given the challenge of identifying for me several rental replacement properties as part of a tax-free IRC Section 1031 like-kind exchange with tight 45-day turnaround deadlines. Leslie delivered and well exceeded the standards of a typical agent. She worked tirelessly to find prospective properties meeting my high standards, helped me assess the pros/cons of each property both as to value and rental potential, and found the other experts (lender, inspector, and title company) needed to complete the process. Leslie is a bright individual and genuinely talented in her field; she was intellectually equipped to handle my complex like-kind exc...
— Hawk N.
My wife and I needed a realtor to help us navigate the complexities of our son’s first home purchase. We chose Leslie Hoban, and she was wonderful for us. Right now, things are a little weird in the local real estate market, but Leslie was always informed about important details relevant to our neighborhoods. She’s also very in the know about construction and design trends. And she had a pitch-perfect assessment of the market conditions. We all got what we were looking for, and it was fast, easy, and fair. If you’re looking for a realtor who is determined, knowledgeable, and who understands what it means to provide exceptional customer service, give...
— Jeffrey L.
Leslie is amazing! We were first-time buyers looking for a house from out of state. She gave us confidence in each house we looked at by FaceTiming us for the walk-throughs and giving us her honest opinion about the areas and homes we were looking at. After two offers were declined on different houses, we changed our game plan, and the third offer was accepted! We are so excited we found Leslie! Even after closing on our first home, she has stayed by us and offered her guidance on anything we have questions about. Could not have navigated this crazy market without her!
— Callie B.
We found Leslie Hoban through Zillow, and it was the best decision we have ever made in having her as our realtor in finding our home! She was a delightful, informative, and always on time! We really got lucky with Leslie. She was insightful, and she educated us throughout the process. She is very sensible and provides sound advice. At no point during the purchasing process did we feel pressure or concern, as she was there to guide us, and in a way, we felt like she was on our side, supporting us through the home-buying negotiations. Leslie made the entire home-buying process seamless for us, which is exactly what we needed as first-time homebuyers....
— Mickey M.
Leslie Hoban of the Hoban Real Estate Group is wonderful. She goes out of her way to make selling your home is as easy as it can be. She is very responsive. She replies to questions within minutes. Leslie has a very efficient team. They have been a pleasure to work with. Thanks, Leslie!
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