Real estate aligned quickly with the things that mattered to Leanne. “I like to help people. I like to be creative, real estate can be very creative.” she says. It is this simple but strong foundation that shapes the way she supports buyers and sellers.

Leanne’s pathway into real estate was shaped by years of working closely with people and managing high-pressure environments. Her time in hospitality as a chef, running her own business and supporting others through roles like counselling have all strengthened the way she communicates, negotiates and problem solves. Combined with eight years in the industry, this blend of real-world experience gives her a practical, client-focused approach that sets the tone for Estates by Leanne.

What keeps her inspired in the industry is simple. “I love when someone lets me list their property and then I love to find someone who walks into that property and says this is home, sometimes it takes a while to find that person and sometimes it doesn't. That’s what makes it all worthwhile.”

Her decision to build her own business came from wanting the freedom to work her way.

After three and a half years of consideration, she took the step to establish a business that reflects her values and her approach.

Before branching out, she often felt limited by the lack of admin support and commission structures available. Like many business owners, she had moments of doubt. “I guess I thought maybe I won't succeed, but if I do exactly what I have always done I will be fine and why would I change.”

Leanne’s brand was designed to feel different from the usual real estate look. She wanted to stand out from traditional agencies while still feeling strong and approachable, a brand clients can trust to guide them through important decisions with confidence.

Choosing the right partner to support her launch was an important step. “I actually prayed that the right doors would be open for me, I spoke to everyone who was offering this opportunity, all of the others just dropped off.” URBAN X provided the structure, systems and support she needed to bring Estates by Leanne to life. “They are very helpful, I couldn’t do it without them.”

For Leanne, launching her own agency is about more than a business decision. It is an investment in her future and an opportunity to shape a career on her own terms. She is excited about the growth ahead and the chance to continue serving her community in a way that feels authentic and rewarding. Her advice to others thinking about branching out is direct and confident: “You’ll never know if you never go.”