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After a successful career as a top executive working with some of California's most notable law firms, Leslie DuFresne followed her heart and moved to Florida full-time to pursue her passion for real estate. She brings several years of experience to her partnership with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Leslie is a member of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the National Association of REALTORS® and is a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Five Star Professional award recipient. She is honored to have been ranked among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationally by RealTrends Verified in 2025. Leslie has also earned designations as a Certified Home Stager, Certified Negotiation Expert and Certified Waterfront Expert. Building on her 30-year career in the legal industry, where she was heavily involved in real estate transactions, Leslie is a skilled negotiator who applies her knowledge of real estate to advance her customers' goals. She specializes in golf course properties, including Lakewood National Golf Club, where she holds the highest recorded sale in the entire community, the highest recorded sale of a single-family home and the highest recorded sale of a coach home. In addition to working with buyers and sellers across the communities of Lakewood Ranch, Leslie's expertise extends throughout the barrier islands of Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key. Leslie is a firm believer that people do business with those they like, know and trust. As a business owner and REALTOR®, she is fiercely committed to treating her customers like family members - not just a transaction. She consistently goes above and beyond to provide a memorable experience for them, anticipating and fulfilling their needs and exceeding expectations at every opportunity. Known for her integrity, professionalism and customer-first approach, she treats each relationship with care, empathy and respect, knowing that a little laughter along the way is good for the soul. "Real estate is not just about property, " Leslie always says. "It's about people - and the trust you build through every conversation and transaction. Being of service to my neighbors as a top-selling REALTOR® is a privilege, and my commitment to providing each and every client with unmatched customer service at every price point is unwavering." As a graduate of an esteemed leadership program at Harvard Law School, Leslie has a solid understanding of business strategies and is equipped to work with investors and individuals. Her commitment to providing exceptional customer service and her passion for residential real estate translate into significant benefits for both buyers and sellers. Born in Chicago and raised in California, Leslie is half Canadian and spent many summers in Ontario and British Columbia as a child. The daughter of former Ice Capades skaters, Leslie herself was a competitive skater in her youth. For 13 years, she served as a board member for the American Cancer Society, volunteering countless hours with the organization, as well as the Make-a-Wish Foundation. When she's not working or volunteering, Leslie enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding and practicing yoga. She loves taking her dog, Mia, on long walks or to the beach and visiting the local farmers markets on weekends.
After a successful career as a top executive working with some of California's most notable law firms, Leslie DuFresne followed her heart and moved to Florida full-time to pursue her passion for real estate. She brings several years of experience to her partnership with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Leslie is a member of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the National Association of REALTORS® and is a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Five Star Professional award recipient. She is honored to have been ranked among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationally by RealTrends Verified in 2025. Leslie has also earned designations as a Certified Home Stager, Certified Negotiation Expert and Certified Waterfront Expert. Building on her 30-year career in the legal industry, where she was heavily involved in real estate transactions, Leslie is a skilled negotiator who applies her knowledge of real estate to advance her customers' goals. She specializes in golf course properties, including Lakewood National Golf Club, where she holds the highest recorded sale in the entire community, the highest recorded sale of a single-family home and the highest recorded sale of a coach home. In addition to working with buyers and sellers across the communities of Lakewood Ranch, Leslie's expertise extends throughout the barrier islands of Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key. Leslie is a firm believer that people do business with those they like, know and trust. As a business owner and REALTOR®, she is fiercely committed to treating her customers like family members - not just a transaction. She consistently goes above and beyond to provide a memorable experience for them, anticipating and fulfilling their needs and exceeding expectations at every opportunity. Known for her integrity, professionalism and customer-first approach, she treats each relationship with care, empathy and respect, knowing that a little laughter along the way is good for the soul. "Real estate is not just about property, " Leslie always says. "It's about people - and the trust you build through every conversation and transaction. Being of service to my neighbors as a top-selling REALTOR® is a privilege, and my commitment to providing each and every client with unmatched customer service at every price point is unwavering." As a graduate of an esteemed leadership program at Harvard Law School, Leslie has a solid understanding of business strategies and is equipped to work with investors and individuals. Her commitment to providing exceptional customer service and her passion for residential real estate translate into significant benefits for both buyers and sellers. Born in Chicago and raised in California, Leslie is half Canadian and spent many summers in Ontario and British Columbia as a child. The daughter of former Ice Capades skaters, Leslie herself was a competitive skater in her youth. For 13 years, she served as a board member for the American Cancer Society, volunteering countless hours with the organization, as well as the Make-a-Wish Foundation. When she's not working or volunteering, Leslie enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding and practicing yoga. She loves taking her dog, Mia, on long walks or to the beach and visiting the local farmers markets on weekends.
