Leslie Woodall is an experienced East Tennessee Broker known for her integrity, personal touch, and dedication to helping clients buy and sell with confidence. Licensed since 1998, she brings warmth, expertise, and a deep love for her community to every step of the process.
Leslie Woodall is a professional East Tennessee Broker who brings a strategic and personal approach to the home buying and selling process. She was licensed in 1998 and has built a reputation of integrity, friendly customer care and a proven ability to guide buyers to obtain the best value for their dream home and to assist sellers to a smooth, stress-free sale of their home. Leslie understands that buying and selling is one of the biggest decisions in a client's life and views representation and guidance of her clients through this process as a true privilege.
Leslie is a friendly and approachable real estate broker who values her time spent with clients, making each interaction enjoyable and meaningful. With her extensive experience and love for connecting with people, she has built strong relationships in her career.
In her downtime, Leslie enjoys a blend of family moments with her husband, son and daughter-in-law, and especially her two amazing grandkids. She loves spending time with friends, walks in the Great Smoky Mountains and indulging in historic whodunit books. Leslie has a love for dogs and has a special understanding of the playful mischief of a doodle (Harvey) and the distinctive howl of a blue tick coon hound (Buddy).
Whether you're buying or selling, you can count on Leslie Woodall to bring energy, dedication, expertise, and a personal touch every step of the way.
2021 Diamond Award
2022 Diamond Award
2023 Executive Award
Find quick answers to your real estate questions in our FAQ section, covering topics like getting started, property types, and commission rates.
There are several reasons why working with a real estate agent can be beneficial: Expert knowledge, negotiation skills, access to listings, paperwork and legalities, time and stress saving, market insight, recommendations for services, emotional support.
The first step in buying a home is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. (Understand Your Budget, Know Your Financing Options, Strengthen Your Offer, and Save Time)
The credit score needed to buy a home can vary depending on the type of loan you're applying for, but here’s a general guide:
● 620 or higher is typically required for conventional loans.
● 580 or higher is acceptable for FHA loans.
● 620 or higher for VA loans and USDA loans (with some flexibility).
While 30 to 60 days is typical, the process can take longer if there are complications or if you're taking your time finding the right home. If you're in a hurry, some steps, like pre-approval and making offers, can be expedited.
Whether you should sell your home before buying a new one depends on your personal financial situation, the local real estate market, and your level of comfort with risk. There are pros and cons to both approaches.
Closing costs are the fees and expenses that both buyers and sellers need to pay when finalizing a real estate transaction. These costs are paid at the "closing" or settlement, which is when the sale is officially completed, and ownership of the property is transferred.
Here’s a breakdown of typical closing costs:
For Buyers:
For Sellers:
Earnest money is a good-faith gesture that shows you're serious about buying the home. It’s typically refundable if the deal falls through due to contingencies, but if you back out for other reasons, you could lose it.
Commission is negotiable, there are no set fees. However, every agent should be able to give you a value proposition when discussing what they charge to list your home or assist in finding you a home.
While a home inspection is not legally required, it’s highly recommended and often considered essential when buying a home. Here’s why:
Why You Should Get a Home Inspection:
Types of Inspections You Might Consider:
● General Home Inspection
● Termite Inspection
● Radon Test
● Mold Inspection
● Sewer Line Inspection
How Much Does It Cost?
Varies by location, size of the home, and the type of inspection(s) needed.
The value of your home in your current market can be determined by a Realtor completing a Comparable Market Analysis. This is a process where your home is compared to recently sold homes in your area. This is not an appraisal. Appraisal must be done by certified appraisers.