Testimonials

Over the time I’ve been a realtor, some folks have said some very nice things about me.  I’ll pass them along here, without fanfare.

My wife and I were hesitant at first to use a real estate agent to sell our downtown Jersey City condo.  However, Dave was a great.  He provided us with the information about market conditions that we needed to make informed decisions about listing, staging, and, ultimately, selling our unit.  He was the consummate professional: easy to communicate with, a straight-shooter, and always courteous.
~ Michael Cohen

I happened upon David Leonard by chance before I even began my home search, and I couldn't have been luckier to find him. At the time, I was looking to rent in Jersey City and just happened to check out his open house, which got me wondering 'Can I buy?'.  When I got home I pulled his card out of my pocket, and emailed him with a few details about my situation, and not only did he email me back promptly, but with a wealth of information. I knew that if I was going to do this, I'd found my guy. 

As a first time buyer, I was greener than green (like neon green), and David went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that I not only found the right home, but totally understood every bit of the home buying process.

I can go on and on about what a great Realtor Dave is, (he is super knowledgeable, often hilarious, and totally no nonsense) but beyond that, he is just a great guy to work with. Searching for a home with David was like searching for a home with a good friend. A really smart good friend that knew a LOT about every aspect of real estate, the neighborhood I was searching in, and what was to be found (and some really great places to eat!). The next time I buy or sell, I already know who I'm calling.  Thanks David!
~ Jenna Adcock

Dave Leonard is everything you'd want in a realtor.  He's very knowledgeable, incredibly attentive to details, and has a great sense of humor.  Dave is always punctual, super helpful and never annoying!  To be honest, I was not looking forward to searching for a condo in Jersey City.  Dave made the process so much easier than I had thought it would be. I have recommended him to other friends, and would do so in the future without hesitation. 
~ Arlene Stein

As first time home buyers and being new to Jersey City, my wife and I had a lot of questions regarding a new home purchase.  David was better than we could have expected.  He was extremely patient while walking us through the process - explaining every part before it happened.  We fell in love with our current home on the very first trip, and he did a great job advising us how to make it ours.  We had a fantastic experience with David, and will be and have been quick to refer him to friends.
~ Pete and Nicole Cassara

As a first-time homebuyer and a newcomer to Jersey City with a busy schedule and a tight timeline to buy, I couldn’t have been more fortunate to find a real estate agent like David Leonard.  His knowledge of Jersey City and it housing market together with his experience and keen sensitivity to his buyers’ needs and desires, make him the ideal person to work with. Right from our very first meeting, he not only answered my questions effectively and thoroughly – and I had many -- but he helped me figure which were the important questions to ask and factors to consider.  He was incredibly good at helping identify my priorities given what I could realistically afford.  Then,  he masterfully compiled a list of homes to match my needs and exceed my expectations.

I ultimately ended up buying a place that was much better than anything I could have imagined, and it was a place David showed me on our very first outing, which proves how precise he is at finding the right home for his clients.  I confess that it did take me a little while and a many visits to other homes to realize how on target he had been right from the start.  But even beyond his uncanny judgment and match-making abilities, the one thing that I really valued about working with David was that, despite the fact that he always knew better, he never undermined my requests to show me units that wouldn’t work for me, but I insisted on seeing. Trust his judgment; you’ll save a lot time.  

What else to say about my experience working with David?  Throughout the process, he was attentive to my needs and my budget; patient with my questions, even the silly ones; quickly responsive to my requests in person, by phone, via email; resourceful and never patronizing – all very important factors to me as a single female buying my first home in a city I hardly knew and under quickly changing mortgage regulations.  You simply can’t go wrong working with him, I’m glad I did.
~ Rocio Magana

As first-time buyers, we found David to be the perfect partner to help us find our first home. He led us through the entire process, from the first open house to closing, with patience and a thorough approach. He is very knowledgeable about Jersey City's market, and it's clear he is a real estate agent for all the right reasons as his personality and outlook made the experience fun. We'd be confident in recommending him to all our friends and family."
~ Ben & Danielle Thoma

David has been a great help in understanding our needs and guiding us through the process of buying our first home which my wife and I love. Willing to spend as much time as is necessary to show us potential homes, put together a bid, discuss our concerns, and answer our questions, David is a person you feel is always looking out for your interests. Most importantly, David's accessibility and knowledge of the current local markets provided us with insight and gave us a level of comfort and assurance throughout the process."
~ Sean & Sarah Burns

As harrowing as it is looking for a new house, a safe place to live, a home to raise a family, David made the process easy and enjoyable. Extremely knowledgeable about Jersey City, its background, and which neighborhoods are growing, David made it comfortable for us, especially coming from out of state. He helped guide us through the nerve-racking process of bidding, applying for a mortgage, having the home inspected, and making sure we had all of our paperwork in order to have a smooth closing.

Having gone through the process of home buying in the area himself, he had many reliable contacts to recommend to us; from lawyers and contractors to even oil tank inspectors.  Which was a comfort since just going through a phone book and picking a random name is an uncomfortable task. Who do you trust? Are they dependable?  These are questions that can keep you up at night...

I would recommend David to anyone looking for a home, not only does he have a keen business sense when approaching real estate but he's highly personable.  David took an arduous and daunting time in our lives and made it fun and stress-free. We hope that we never have to buy another home, but if we do, the only realtor we would think of using is David Leonard
~ Jeffrey & Danielle Bauer

I met Dave when I stumbled on an open house for the "dream home" myself and my future (now) husband were searching! We were renters in downtown Jersey City, looking to make that jump to owning in our lovely 'hood - but only if it was the absolutely right place. Well, we found the right place - at the wrong time.  Long story short, Dave helped us navigate the minute details of what was a great opportunity: to rent our dream home for a year, which we then, happily, purchased.

Dave was completely engaged in the process throughout, making my husband and I feel like someone really was on our side of the table. He's thoughtful, outspoken (in the good way) and honest about the ins and outs of purchasing a home. I have friends in Downtown JC that are looking to buy, and the first thing I did was take Dave's card, hand it to them, and say, "This is the guy you gotta call".
~ Colleen Christi