Luxury Properties Specialist

Cell Phone: 203.430.1467
NMLS Mortgage Loan Originator ID
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Guilford Main
About The Whiteman Team
The Whiteman Team at William Raveis Real 星空体育官方网址's mission is to provide professional, compassionate, and trustworthy service based on our knowledge and experience to our clients through their home buying and selling process. We will go above and beyond our client's expectations and are dedicated to developing long-term client relationships.
- Middlesex Shoreline Association of Realtors
- Connecticut Association of Realtors
- National Association of Realtors
- The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and Guild Designations
- Mount Holyoke College - BA - Magna Cum Laude
- Sarah Lawrence College - MFA
- Connecticut Real 星空体育官方网址 Commission, GRI, ABR
- 2004-2023 William Raveis Chairman's Elite Award- Top 10% in the company
- Leader of Full Service Real 星空体育官方网址 Team
- The Most Trusted Team on the Shoreline since 2001
- Homes on the Connecticut Shoreline.
- Unique Homes Specialist
- Expert in market evaluation & pricing of homes
- Consultant for all aspects of Real 星空体育官方网址
- VNA Community Health Care - Former Board of Directors
- Shoreline Arts Alliance - Past President/Board of Directors
Leigh married her partner for life, Jef Ruchti in 1977. They have two children and three grandchildren. Leigh loves to hike (especially in Hawaii) and is an avid reader. Leigh has volunteered in the schools and on numerous community projects, including serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the Shoreline Arts Alliance and as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the VNA Community Health Care. She has served on numerous committees of the local Board of Realtors including serving as a member of the Board of Directors.
- Married to artist Jefri Ruchti
- 2 children, 3 grandchildren
- Co-founder of Momomo Dance Company performing in New York City & Westchester County
- Assistant Professor of Dance - Elizabeth Seton College
- Licensed CT Realtor since 1988
- CT Real 星空体育官方网址 Broker 2002
- Commitment to continuing education
- Southern Connecticut
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"From the start to the finish, we knew we were in good hands and we couldn't be happier we chose Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team at William Raveis Real 星空体育官方网址 to sell our property." T&M (Guilford)
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"There was no question, Tim Galvin, Leigh Whiteman and the whole Whiteman Team at William Raveis Real 星空体育官方网址 had our best interest every step of the way. Every day the team was on point in meeting our needs and plans." Seller (Guilford)
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"The Whiteman Team was extremely responsive & clear. My needs weren't just listened to but were actively elicited. I simply felt that my best interests were always the focus, that I had great advocates working on my behalf." D&H (Guilford)
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"I've found that Leigh Whiteman kept our best interests in sharp focus, and we always trusted that she was on top of every detail, big and small, which brings great peace of mind in any real estate transaction." (Guilford)
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Congratulations on your CHAMPION ELITE AWARD FOR TOP 25 COMPANY WR AWARD !!! And you are my local #1 realtor vote! Your reputation and realtor history is the result of your never ending and hard work! What a great team. JA (Guilford)
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"Emptying our parent's estate was daunting. Leigh helped set reasonable goals, was supportive, encouraging and motivating. We were thrilled with the whole successful process of selling the home and will The Whiteman Team for any future real estate needs. TS (Guilford)
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"Due to Leigh Whiteman and Kim Stoddard's attention for detail and for persistence, I was able to rest in the knowledge that everything was being done to facilitate my purchase." DR (Guilford)
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"I just want to say "thank you" to Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team at William Raveis Real 星空体育官方网址, for your help in selling my mother's house. Your personal and professional touch was so helpful; your advice was thoughtful and gave us a realistic timeline." CR (Guilford)
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"The Whiteman Team at William Raveis Real 星空体育官方网址 are exceedingly responsive, professional, and knowledgeable about all possible aspects of selling a home." VS (Guilford)
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"With Leigh Whiteman's knowledge and professionalism, the sales process was complete in only four weeks, and for more money than we were asking!" TS (Guilford)
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"The time in which we purchased our first home was a challenging time for buyers, with limited inventory and high competition. Leigh shared her guidance and experience with every home we saw (and we saw many!) and always helped us keep in mind our priorities." (Guilford)
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"The Whiteman Team under Leigh"s excellent leadership is undoubtedly our Realtor for Life." VS (Guilford)
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"We feel extremely fortunate to have had Leigh guide us through the purchase of our first home. During a challenging season for buyers to find homes, we found Leigh"s experience, diligence, and patience simply invaluable!" (Guilford)
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"The Whiteman team has excellent communication skills and were always accessible and prompt. They were always ready to hear our needs and concerns. We were treated very professionally and with utmost respect." (Guilford)
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"I think this is the part that distinguishes Leigh Whiteman and her team from others. Leigh always had our best interest in mind, and it became clear to us, throughout the process, how much she cared about finding us the right home." (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman always responded immediately to any questions we had. She gave us guidance in preparing to sell our home. Leigh also did a great job negotiating with the buyer's agent and got us the most money for our house. She is very knowledgeable Shoreline real estate market and we highly recomm... (Guilford)
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"We couldn't be more pleased with Leigh Whiteman and her team. The service, expertise, care & concern and the results that we experienced throughout this extremely emotional and challenging event of finding a home was outstanding." Guilford
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"Leigh Whiteman and her team helped us secure a home during a very competitive Seller's market. She went above and beyond, thought outside the box, and supported us through a very stressful time." (Guilford)
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"Thanks again, Leigh Whiteman, for your enthusiasm, optimism, and encouragement in the listing and sale of our home. We will refer you to everyone." (Guilford)
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"This is the 2nd time purchasing with Leigh Whiteman and her team, and it was a wonderful experience on both occasions!" (Guilford)
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"Thank you Leigh Whiteman! From our arrival in Guilford, you were the only agent who really listened to our needs. In this crazy market, you found us our home! We will definitely recommend you to all our family friends!" (Guilford)
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"Wow! Congratulations on being a top team at Raveis for the first quarter of the year!! We are not surprised. You are top 10 on our list for every quarter!" S&B (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman and her team are first class. They always were responsive and professional. I would highly recommend them!" (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman has a great knowledge base of neighborhoods in Guilford and Madison and knows so much about the towns. It helped coming from out of the area to have her working knowledge we could tap into." (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman was great at evaluating the condition of a home beyond the surface - loved watching her scope out the systems in the basements and ask nitty-gritty questions." (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman effortlessly guided me through the home buying process. She was professional, prepared, articulate, and personable." (Guilford)
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"You ROCK! I was treated with genuine interest and respect. I felt as if Leigh and the Team were my advocates, attending to details and making the buying process easy." (Guilford)
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"I cannot say enough about the experience, integrity, and attention to detail that Leigh and her entire team bring to the table. And I cannot recommend them more highly." (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman was by far the best real estate expert we have ever worked with. We have purchased and sold several homes throughout the years and our experience with Leigh was by far the best and most educational." (Chester)
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"My wife and I always felt that Leigh had our family's best interest in mind. We will absolutely refer Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team at William Raveis Real 星空体育官方网址 to our family, friends and co-workers." (Guilford)
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"One of the best qualities that Leigh Whiteman possesses is her ability to listen first and then present you with excellent options to make the entire process seamless." (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman and her team will always be special to us. We want to express our gratitude for their professionalism and generosity." M &R (Guilford)
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"It is truly a pleasure to work with Leigh Whiteman. Her knowledge, terrific instincts and professionalism have consistently guided us through to excellent outcomes." s&T (Guilford)
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"The Whiteman Team was extremely responsive and clear. My needs weren't just listened to but were actively elicited. I simply felt that my best interests were always the focus, that I had great advocates working on my behalf." D&H (Guilford)
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"Leigh really listened to our thoughts and concerns about the sale of our house. We had multiple offers and with Leigh's help we selected the best offer for us. We would highly recommend Leigh for any real estate needs." L&A (Guilford)
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"I am really grateful for Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team. They are very knowledgeable about the process and were a great resource. I'll definitely recommend them to all my friends and family!" JH (Guilford)
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Leigh explained each step of the process, answering all my questions and made me feel like she was my advocate. As a first time home buyer, I had many questions and concerns. Leigh was always there. mm (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman is an outstanding agent to work with. She is a skilled listener and negotiator, with very in-depth knowledge of the local markets." ss (Guilford)
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"From Day 1, Leigh was extremely responsive and had great suggestions for homes based on what I was looking for. I was impressed with her genuine interest in assuring I was satisfied with our final decision on my new new home." SB (Guilford)
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"Leigh Whiteman and her team were amazing to work with to sell our home. They were professional, organized and Leigh helped us work through all the details to sell our home smoothly. She truly knows the market and made great recommendations for us. We would highly recommend her!" jg (Guilford)
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Leigh was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and responsive as our listing agent. Her professionalism, expertise and excellent interpersonal skills work synergistically to make her a wonderful representative for anyone attempting to purchase or sell a home. Madison AD (Madison)
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"Leigh Whiteman is a fantastic realtor. Whether you are buying or selling, she will get results. She makes you feel like you are her only customer. Highly recommended." PR (Guilford)
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I would refer The Whiteman Team with great enthusiasm. I don't think there's a more honest, expert, customer focused agent or team out there and the results speak for themselves. JC (Guilford)
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It is awesome how responsive and helpful you are! Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team are THE BEST! RC (Guilford)
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Thank you for your help, advice and support above and beyond what was contracted. We will continue to refer all our friends and family to you! SM (Guilford)
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Leigh's extensive experience in real estate resulted in her negotiating fair but desirable outcomes for each transaction. Her thorough assessment of comparable property market values gave us confidence in understanding and agreeing with both purchase and selling prices. CC (Guilford)
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I felt at all times that Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team were my strong advocates, working with urgency and the highest skill and professionalism to help me realize my dreams. Honesty, clarity and responsiveness were hallmarks. JH (Guilford)
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"Thank you Leigh for your valuable help. You were there every step of the way. You explained all the options, keeping us calm so we could make educated decisions. Successfully selling our home!" CH (Guilford)
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"No matter what, we could always count on reaching Leigh Whiteman and the Whiteman Team, hearing back via text, email, phone or Zooming receiving updates, and work out strategies. They are wonderful communicators!" RB (Guilford)
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"Your initial estimates about sale price and proceeds were within a couple thousand dollars of where we ended up! We really appreciated your help and professionalism throughout this whole process!" JL (Guilford)
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"Thank you for your help, advice and support above and beyond what was contracted. We will continue to refer all our friends and family to you!" EG (Guilford)
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"I've known Leigh for many years, she has helped me through a few real estate transactions. She always has my back and provides me with individual advice and direction." (Madison)
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"I've know Leigh for many years, she has helped me through a few real estate transactions. She always has my back and provides me with invaluable advice and direction." LP (Madison)
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"Leigh Whiteman and all the members of her team were true professionals and gave comprehensive attention to all aspects of the sale of our home. We recommend her highly to our family and friends." PC (Guilford)
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As always thanks. You guys have always been so incredibly helpful. It makes us want to keep buying & selling just to interact with you. F&P (Guilford)
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Thank you Leigh Whiteman and The Whiteman Team for being such wonderful, smart and sympathetic guides on our home-buying adventure. Thank you for your impeccable taste, your patience and your accuracy. You kept us sane! ME (Guilford)
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Leigh Whiteman listened and responded to all our requests. The Whiteman Team successfully sold our home very quickly! They are a first-class operation! DB (Madison)
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Leigh Whiteman is a marketing pro. With her understanding of the Real 星空体育官方网址 Market we were successful in selling our home quickly. Her efforts, and those of her very capable team, were greatly appreciated. BA (Guilford)
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We are in awe of The Whiteman Team! From our first encounter with Leigh early in the year through the two just-completed projects you undertook for us, purchasing the 18 Fair Street Unit 8 condo and selling our home at 77 Broad Street, we have had our expectations exceeded every step of the way... J&L (Guilford)
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The Whiteman team is professional and personal. All members of the team are enthusiastic, caring, knowledgeable and available. Since they are consummate professionals in the real estate world I hardly must ask questions. They can anticipate my questions. I?ve known Leigh for many years, she... LP (Madison)
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The Whiteman Team's slogan is " Your realtor for life" and they perform with the energy, professionalism, and care that gives confidence that they mean it. We have used The Whiteman Team several times and have always had the peace of mind knowing that we and our sale/purchase were important to the t... Gs (Guilford)
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You far exceeded our expectations in all ways. Strengths: knowledge, honesty, communication, follow through, accessibility and calmness during Covid-19! We had no doubt at every step of the way. Total confidence in you. We have and will continue enthusiastically refer you to our family and friends... RB (Guilford)
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Leigh Whiteman and the Whiteman Team has great communication skills. Very reliable and professional. Also very caring regarding the needs and requirements of their clients. Leigh was very much involved to ensure the very best results during the entire transaction. The Team is always one step ahead... TF (Guilford)
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Leigh is a longtime, seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge packaged with integrity, and a history of satisfied customers. you'll make no mistakes choosing Leigh Whiteman! DS (Guilford)
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Leigh is the most outstanding Realtor on the Shoreline. She will persist till she finds the perfect property for you, is highly knowledgeable about the area, and has unparalleled real estate expertise. ME (Guilford)
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We've worked with Leigh on numerous projects as well as utilizing her Team at Raveis for their real estate services. Their market knowledge, responsiveness and professionalism makes them a pleasure to work with and a standout in their field. TN (Clinton)
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I am an attorney in Guilford and have worked with Leigh on a large number of real estate and estate related matters in this area over the last 37 years and have always found her to be extremely competent and reliable. I can confidently recommend both her and her team. JD (Guilford)
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Leigh is astute, nimble, and could not be more in tune with the local real estate market. (Guilford)
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Leigh did more than find us our house - she introduced us to the Guilford community and helped us feel at home. (Guilford)
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The Whiteman Team sold our contemporary, non-traditional house in Guilford in 4 days. I don't think I need to say more. They are wonderful to work with. NM (Guilford)
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Leigh and her team moved quickly to sell my brother's house. It was a difficult time for our family, and Leigh helped reduce the stress by supporting and guiding us through the selling process.. Leigh and her team were always accessible to us. Because of her suggestions, we were able to sell the hou... EK (Clinton)
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Working with Leigh was a delight and a lifesaver. Leigh helped us to buy the perfect house by both ensuring that we had a wide variety of choices, and also by actually listening to our needs and engaging in real conversation about what made the most sense for our family. When it came time to make an... T W (Madison)
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"Leigh is an outstanding and highly experienced realtor who pays close attention to detail and has a large network of potential buyers. Through Leigh's hard work we managed to have 2 offers on our house before it was even listed, despite challenging market conditions. I am very thankful for Leigh?s ... MD (Guilford)
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The Whiteman Team ... The Best Team on the planet! K.B.
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Thank you for your hard work, Whiteman Team. Much appreciated. It is a load off my shoulders and my brother would be happy. I felt that all my questions were answered and my concerns put to rest. I feel Leigh and Kim had my best interest in mind. I was always treated with the highest respect and sen... E.M. (Clinton)
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Thank you for your help, advice and support above and beyond what was contracted! CD (Guilford)
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Leigh worked hard to find us the place we wanted, She was good at putting alternatives in perspective. The buying process was very smooth. Stephen Upham
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I would absolutely recommend you to family and friends! The entire process of purchasing our new property was smooth and surprisingly enjoyable. You made us feel like part of your family by paying attention to personal details. EG (Guilford)
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Great team work! Organized everything for me. Helped me even after the sale. Listened to me about my needs and desires. Did not try to push me to something I was not comfortable with. PC (Waterford)
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Your initial estimates about sale price and proceeds were within a couple of thousand dollars of where we ended up! We really appreciated your help and professionalism throughout this whole process! EG (Guilford)
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Our experience with The Whiteman Team has been really wonderful. We have been truly blessed. K&P (Madison)
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So please with the new tenant. "Great fit!" Things are going very well. I continue to be so grateful to you and your staff for all of your efforts. K.F. (Guilford)
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The Whiteman Team is managed very professionally, everyone can be the backup for the other to satisfy the customer. I can always talk to someone 7 days a week. We are very satisfied with the service. EW (Guilford)
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Sound, professional advice and treatment, very personal demeanor. You and your team are the best! M&H (Guilford)
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You were direct when you needed to be, yet always sensitive to our concerns. You earned our trust and our respect. We could not have asked for a better partner D&J (Guilford)
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Thank you for swinging in to action with the value of my mother's house, so quickly. She spoke so highly of working with you and was so grateful for your help. SS (Guilford)
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Whiteman Team, your kindness and expertise is beyond words. I am forever grateful that you help me find my perfect home in this wonderful town. S B (Guilford)
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This sale has been quite a journey. Thank you for your perserverence through it all. You have been so helpful. It was such a joy seeing the "sold" sign! R C (Guilford)
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Thank you for being such wonderful, smart and sympathetic guides on our home-buying adventure. Thank you for your impeccable taste, your patience and your accuracy. You kept us sane! M & E (Guilford)
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It meant so much to me that The Whiteman Team and William Ravies listened and helped with my condo. You listened to what I needed and guided me in making this important decision. TL (Guilford)
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Thank you for all of your efforts to make this difficult sale happen. I am so grateful that I had such a fantastic team on my side. JM
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Thank you so much for all your efforts and support! M&T
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Your team was "extremely" efficient and very well organized. We were treated with sincere respect and in a very professional manner. You kept us informed on every detail, staying in contact with us and always following through as we progressed towards our successful closing! NE and PE
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You were always concerned about us getting the best price for our home. Your team checked in on us regularly. We think the Whiteman Team is FANTASTIC! LP (Madison)
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I loved everything about my experience with the Whiteman Team. It was a unique approach to real estate and it worked perfectly! JM (Guilford)
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The Team listened and responded to our requests. They are a first class operation! DB (Madison)
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It is awesome how responsive and helpful you all are! RC
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It was a pleasure to work with Leigh. She knows how to listen thoroughly. She knows everyone in town so can get information or work done quickly. MF (Guilford)
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The team displayed an excellent ability to keep my best interest in mind by frequently checking with me regarding my home search needs, keeping in mind my emotional and financial criteria as well. The cordial positive attitude of the staff especially under pressure, were supportive and most reassuri... DW (Branford)
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Leigh Whiteman was level headed, sensible, listened to us, came to know us better than ourselves, negotiated effectively, was a UU ;-), followed through reliability, helped us anticipate overstep. We will definitely recommend her and her assistant Kim Stoddard, who was equally capable and helpful. JL and BH (Madison)
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Our new home is absolutely wonderful! It is such a great house and you and the team were so wonderful in helping us get it. I don't know how we would have survived the whole experience without you! We have been telling everyone we know what a wonderful realty team you are. -BK
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Selling our antique house after 31 years of living was difficult. Leigh Whiteman and the entire Whiteman team were sensitive to our feelings and helpful during the entire process. They were always happy to answer questions and provide guidance -- true professionals!! M.S. & P.S M.S.
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Your initial estimates about sale price and proceeds were within a couple thousand dollars of where we ended up! We really appreciated your help and professionalism throughout this whole process! E & S
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Nobody will give you 110% all the time but somehow Leigh does....Cyborg perhaps? Dedicated. BW (Guilford)
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Leigh Whiteman and her team were phenomenal. She was an incredible guide through the daunting prospect of buying and selling homes during the pandemic. She was an expert on every level and a wonderful resource which led us to our dream home. Lisa Driscoll (BRANFORD, CT)
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I trust Leigh Whiteman and her Team to be professional, realistic and truthful throughout our history of homes purchase and sales. Anne Merriam (Guilford, CT)
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Leigh Whiteman and team give great advice on how to show the property as well as how to move the process to a close. Best team in town
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My agent, Leigh Whiteman was most professional as is her staff.
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Leigh Whiteman is a marketing pro. Her efforts, and those of her very capable team, are greatly appreciated.
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The Whiteman Team....The Best Team on the planet! - K.B.
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Leigh Whiteman and Kim Stoddard made the process easy. I received timely updates and requests, so I did not have to worry about missing something critical. Pamela Petersen-Crair (Guilford, CT)
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Thank you for the professional photography of our home. It really does look nice! Thanks to you and the whole Whiteman Team for getting us off to such a great start with listing our home with you! - K.R.
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I wanted to express my gratitude for your interest and generosity.. Your willingness to talk even while you were on vacation was so kind... M.J.
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Professional and comprehensive attention to all aspects of the sale by my agent and all members of her team.
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The Whiteman Team was spectacular. They work together seamlessly and I felt well taken care of through the whole buying process. I will recommend them to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell their home!
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Although I already knew the neighborhood and house well, I doubt I'd have completed the purchase without Leigh's calm and collected direction. Chester Schmitt (Brooklyn, NY)
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Jenna was fantastic to work with. She was attentive and eager and made me feel that selling my home was not only my priority but hers as well. Abby Chamberlain (NEW BRITAIN, CT)
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Jenna was very professional, easy going and honest. She did a lot of research on the property and made quality recommendations for improving the house to solid selling condition. Jenna also kept me well informed about the process of the sale which was extremely helpful as I had never sold a house, l... Lois Creighton (Guilford, CT)
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Kelly was helpful hardworking genuinely nice and cared about us. Hezekiah Gregory (BRANFORD, CT)
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Leigh worked tirelessly to help us find our home. She was very patient and conscientious with showing us many homes and seemed to genuinely want to find the one that was the right fit for us, never pressuring us into something just to close the sale. She has a lot of knowledge of neighborhoods in Gu... Amy C Kaneko (Guilford, CT)
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