Learn more about Rachel directly from her clients:

Brian & Melissa, Durham, NC
"It was truly a pleasure working with Rachel to sell our townhouse. She was courteous, professional, responsive, and proactive. Her attention to detail helped us to sell our home quickly in a difficult market while competing against new construction. We would strongly recommend working with Rachel to any friend who was hoping to sell their home."

Stephanie Wheatley, Durham, NC
"Rachel was the perfect agent for us as first-time home buyers. She was thorough and patient with every explanation, and she allayed many of our worries. She has an eye for detail, asks great questions, and is incredibly client-focused. Rachel is an ideal fit for anyone buying or selling, and she is a truly pleasure to work with."

Hilary Berlin, Raleigh, NC
"Rachel was amazing! She was recommended by a friend who had a similarly positive experience. Rachel was the perfect combination of professional and personable. Her knowledge of the home buying process and regional market made purchasing my first home a breeze. Rachel was very prepared and provided sound advice to ensure I made the most informed decision. I couldn't be happier with my choice of home or realtor!"

Laura & Nick Hudak, Cary NC
"Working with Rachel for our relocation to North Carolina was an all-around positive experience!  Rachel is a pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable Realtor who consistently demonstrated exceptional communication and reliability.  She is easily accesible my phone and email and really takes the time to get the information for even the most difficult of questions.  She dedicated substantial time and energy over several months until we found the home we had hoped for.  She really has the absolute best interest in her clients for getting what they need and helping them stay protected in a large purchase.  We would strongly recommend Rachel Leber to anyone looking for an agent they can count on to buy or sell a home!"

Wendy & Eric Bloomer, Durham NC
"Rachel Leber was fabulous! She is very knowledgeable, calm, and caring. Rachel is very organized and detail-oriented, and was always on top of things. She was especially skilled at staging our home so it looked its best for showings.  Our house sold in 60 days in a very tough market and allowed for us to buy our dream home.  Rachel was very attentive to our needs and patient as we toured many homes to try to find our perfect match. Rachel was a pure delight to work with and I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.  We are very grateful for her assistance in selling our old home and purchasing our new home."

Tracy Campos, Durham, NC
"Rachel was a wonderful tour-guide through both the home selling and home buying processes. Throughout the 9 months that we worked together, she patiently listened to all of my home needs and wants and helped me find the perfect home for me and my family. Any elements of stress during the process were calmly manuevered by Rachel and I relied heavily on her to remember every detail and address every dilema. I strongly recommend Rachel to anyone and everyone that is entering the wild world of real estate."

Steve & Meghan Leypoldt, Durham, NC
"We can't begin to say enough about how impressed we were with Rachel. Through her analysis of our property and the current market conditions, she encouraged us to move a little quicker than we had originally planned (because the first-time homebuyer tax credit was about to end).  It paid off in a HUGE way.  Within a week of the house being on the market we had an offer, were able to quickly negotiate terms, and closed a few weeks later.  She is truly a miracle worker!"

Kate & Marty Dekkers, Durham, NC
"Rachel is one of the best realtors we know.  She is extremely professional, and is very knowledgable.  She led us through the entire home-buying process and kept us informed on what we could expect at each step.  We would recommend anyone who is interested in buying or selling to hire Rachel; you will not be disappointed!"
 

Margot Carmichael Lester, Carrboro, NC

"Rachel made selling our condo so easy and pleasant. She has a solid understanding of the market and its economics that allowed us to set an asking price that met our financial goals and garnered a lot of interest -- and offers. And her advice and counsel was invaluable as we navigated the showing, inspection and closing processes. Rachel's patient and thorough, and her positive attitude make her a joy to work with. We can't recommend her more."

Claude Rousselot, Cary, NC
"Rachel is very professional and well prepared when dealing with the selling process. She was very patient and assisted me diligently through all of the challenges that were presented to me during the selling phase of my townhouse. I feel that she was God Sent because we were able to sell the property in less than ten days. She went the extra step in dealing with unforeseen challenges. I truly appreciate her as a human being first, and was very blessed to have her at my side. I could not think of a better real estate professional to handle all phases of selling a property. I highly recommend her to any prospective buyer or seller. I will definitively seek her assistance in any future real estate transactions."

Polly Medlicott, Durham, NC
"Rachel Leber is absolutely the best Realtor you could ever have!  She is knowledgeable, calm, responsive, and loves her work. Rachel is very detail-oriented, and is always on top of things. She is especially skilled at using the Internet to market your property, and staging the home so it looks its best. She hires a professional photographer and creates a website for your home--this is just one example of the lengths Rachel will go to give good service! The best testimonial to Rachel's expertise as a Realtor: in the Spring of 2009, my house sold in 3 days! Rachel also gives back to the community through volunteer work and charitable fundraising for Habitat and other organizations.  Thanks, Rachel--I will always be grateful I had the opportunity to work with you."

Gisela Fosado, Durham, NC
"Our home buying experience was particularly complicated because we had just moved to the Durham area from New York City.  We were completely unfamiliar with the neighborhoods and managed to change our minds about what we wanted at least 10 times during the process.  (First we wanted a walking/biking friendly area, but after not finding our dream house in those areas, we wanted to consider fixer uppers at a lower price range, then we expanded our search to Chapel Hill... and so on).  We were any agent's nightmare scenario!  Luckily, we had Rachel, whose professionalism, meticulous organizational abilities, and keen sense for the market moved us to find our dream 4 months after commencing our search.  She continually went well beyond the call of duty to make sure that each step of the process was smooth, made sense to us (as first time home buyers) and that the results were in our best interest.  I'm quite certain that they don't come any better than Rachel.  We would work with her again in a heartbeat."

Rachel Seaborn, Rougemont, NC
"I had a rather unique home to sell. It was in a desirable but somewhat remote location and I wanted to sell as-is in a difficult market without giving it away. Other Durham and Orange County real estate agents I had contacted were dubious and even dismissive. Fortunately my search for a good agent led me, by way of a chance referral, to Rachel Leber. She was realistic yet positive and creative in her approach to marketing the home. Her style was calm and thorough, an asset in an unpredictable environment. Her staging guidance and photographer were excellent and she recommended quality service providers. She stayed on top of every step and kept in good communication. She was also a careful strategist with a sound knowledge of the market. The house sold fairly quickly and very smoothly at a fair price. While there was good luck involved, sound judgment made the difference. I definitely recommend her."

Al Corcoran, Durham, NC
"As a first time home-buyer, I began the research and search for my first home by driving around and looking at listed houses in April of 2009 without a buyer’s agent.  Rachel was the seller’s agent at a house that I liked and used as an beginning comparable, and from that very first introduction, I was extremely impressed by Rachel’s knowledge and honesty.  It was only a few days later, that Rachel began helping me in my process and became my Buyer’s agent.  Instances arose through-out the 8 month course of my search, in which Rachel was extremely patient and understanding, allowing me all the time and assistance I needed to make a well-informed and confident purchase.  Hearing horror stories of frustration and of peers ordeals in their search for homes, she made the search for my first home so much easier than I could have ever imagined!  Utilizing current technology, we were able to communicate effectively and promptly and it also helped narrow down the searches ahead of time, making the search for my home a much more efficient process.  From the beginning comparisons to the successful closing and purchase of my home, Rachel has exceeded every and all expectations.  I honestly, owe Rachel a huge amount thanks and gratitude, and would recommend her to anyone! "

Alexa Raney, Durham, NC
"I was a first time home buyer so choosing a realtor that was able to explain the entire process to me and that would be forth-coming about the advantages and disadvantages of a particular house was very important to me.  Rachel took a significant amount of time, not only to explain the process but to go over each and every one of the documents I would be signing and what I could expect in the future, most of the time without me asking.  A couple of the houses I was looking at, she was quick to point out that it had only two prong electrical, or that it lacked insulation.  She also pointed out the selling parts of the house such as it was built in the last ten years.  I really felt she was working for me and trying to find the best house for ME.  She was efficient, professional and on top of every detail.  I really enjoyed working with her and would definitely choose her again in the future."

Greg Prospero, Durham NC
"Rachel sold our house!  That may sound like an obvious statement but for us it is remarkable.  Our house had been on the market for more than six months before we decided to work with Rachel. We had a lot of showings but few second showings and no reasonable offers.  Once we began working with Rachel we had more visits but, more importantly, these also included more second visits and, soon enough, an offer, contract, and then sale. Here's why I think Rachel made a big difference: She was meticulous in staging our house, taking great photos, and following up on prospects.  The result is that from the beginning I felt confident that with her help we were in good hands and that we would sell our house soon.  My only regret is that we did not meet Rachel sooner!"

Tom & Liz Crafts, Durham, NC

"Dear Keller Williams, We recently bought a home in Durham with the help of Rachel Leber at your Keller Williams office.  We just wanted to let you know that we were really pleased with the service Rachel provided to us.  We were on a tight timeframe and Rachel showed us more than 20 houses in 3 days.  We ended up at a great house that fit our preferences.  Rachel has gone above and beyond her responsibilities by recommending various contractors and even connecting me with people to help secure a job. Rachel is truly an asset to your office.  We will recommend her to friends and will call her if we decide to sell this home in the future. Thank you for hiring such a great agent, Tom and Liz Crafts"

Petra Dinghaus, Durham, NC

"As a first time homebuyer I was very cautious starting the process of shopping for a house. Rachel took the time to explain all steps involved to me in great detail and never got tired of my questions. We looked at a lot of houses and Rachel helped me figure out what I was really looking for in my first home. When organizing the showings, Rachel accommodated my busy schedule, sent me updates via email and provided additional valuable information on the properties and neighborhoods.

Once my offer was accepted she recommended competent and reasonable professionals like home and termite inspectors, painters or HVAC technicians and organized the respective appointments with the sellers, and myself. Her organizational skills are exceptional.

Two days before my housewarming party, I would like to thank Rachel for helping me finding my first house in the US and making the process super-smooth!"

Samantha A. Morgan, Durham, NC
"Hi Rachel! I wanted to let you know how appreciative Ben and I are of all the hard work you put in to finding a home that we love! Your customer service was more than excellent. All my anxious calls and/or voicemails were answered immediately. If you did not know the answer to a question, you let me know that you would find the answer as soon as possible, and you followed up with an informative response in a timely manner on every occasion.
 
Our experience with other real estate brokers was less than desirable, but you were able to put our mind at ease that there are ethical professionals in the real estate business after all. Our home buying process had many ups and downs and you offered both knowledgeable and efficient guidance every step of the way. You also went above and beyond the call of duty on several occasions: having a professional appraiser measure the house, daily email/call updates (even if it were to say there was nothing to report), recommending other competent and cost-effective professionals (attorneys, mortgage brokers, technicians, etc.), showing up early to the home to allow many different plumbers, HVAC specialists, etc. access to the home for estimates on many different instances, pointing out various areas in the home that could present problems later or may be problems now, and offering tips on finding, closing, and fixing up foreclosed homes.
 
I was particularly impressed with your access and proficiency with the latest technology and how that helped find answers to questions and also the ability to contact us, our lender, the listing agent, and various other people quickly and resourcefully. Even after closing, you were available for questions and to offer your knowledge of the Durham area utilities and helpful phone numbers we may need. Again, we thank you so very much for all the hard work and effort you put into helping us find (and finally close) on our home!
 
We will be recommending you to anyone we know in the market to buy or sell a home, and also to help us sell and find a new home when we are ready to "upgrade". Please keep in touch!"

Sally Conner, Durham, NC

"We recommend Rachel as your real estate broker. She is diligent, dependable, and extremely accommodating. Because my husband and I lived in Southern California during our Durham house search, we needed a real estate broker who could act on our behalf. We were anxious to move, so we set aside one trip to visit homes and hopefully put in an offer on a house. We knew that if we had the right broker on our side, we could make this happen. Through a recommendation, we found Rachel, who was truly the perfect real estate broker!

Rachel really listened to our needs and was extremely efficient. She quickly provided us with a full list of possible houses, and immediately viewed all of the homes that we were interested in. She sent us tons of digital pictures, so we were able to get an excellent feel for each house. Because our visit to Durham was only a few days, Rachel made sure there was ample time to visit any and all of our possible houses. She was always available, with an abundance of information for us. During our 3 day visit, we found our dream home and put in an offer, which was accepted before we left town. None of this would have been possible without Rachel’s diligence, competence, and willingness to work with us. She was truly in tune with our needs! Rachel was not only a great real estate broker, but she has also become a great friend! Thanks Rachel!"  

Brigitte O'Donoghue, Durham, NC

"Rachel, Thank you so much for your help finding a house. I was very impressed with your willingness to work with me every day of the week and late into the evenings. Your dedication and enthusiasm were evident throughout and I felt extremely supported both when looking for  houses and when I was feeling anxious about purchasing my first home. You made the process as smooth and easy as I think would be possible."

Toby Mueller-Medlicott, Durham, NC
"Working with Rachel Leber was a wonderful experience. As a first-time homebuyer, there was a lot I didn’t know about the process—and a lot I worried about! But Rachel was there every step of the way. She came to every meeting, explained every form and seemed to be a step ahead at all times. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness and attentiveness while we navigated what could have been a very stressful situation. I highly recommend Rachel to anyone thinking of buying or selling a house—I’ve even recommended her to my mother!"

Chuck & Sarah Mills, Chattanooga, TN

"Rachel, We want to thank you for all your hard work - especially getting everything lined up for the closing. Dealing
with keys, repairman, etc. was above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks so much. If we can ever be a reference for you please let us know. Thanks again and good luck."

Eric and Lisa, Durham, NC

Dear Rachel, We truly appreciate your professionalism and hard work with this sale. We were under a great deal of pressure and you helped us stay sane during some stressful times. We will definitely recommend you to others. Good luck in the future, and take good care. If you are ever in the area, let us know!

Joan & Rich, Chapel Hill, NC

"We heard that Rachel had a lot of success selling homes quickly by “staging” homes prior to sale and promoting her listing in several unique ways. We took Rachel’s advice by donating some of our unneeded belongings to local thrift stores and rearranging and moving furniture and accessories. Rachel even brought in a lot of very attractive accessories to complete the clean, simple “staged” look.

During the first two weekends, Rachel hosted open houses and invited all our neighbors to join her for a viewing of our staged home. During her second open house our future buyer stopped in for a third visit – this time without their REALTOR. Rachel spent an hour with this couple, reviewing all the very nice features of our home.

After we agreed to a price and closing date with our buyers, Rachel helped us select an ideal new home with only a three week closing cycle. We found Rachel’s positive, can-do attitude a real asset to our downsizing move. We are extremely happy to be in our new home –especially with so many other homes in our old neighborhood still on the market…"

Roger Bernholz, Coldwell Banker HPW, Chapel Hill, NC
"Rarely do you get the opportunity to catch a rising star, but you can. Simply meet and work with Rachel Leber on fulfilling your real estate needs and you'll be sure you have done it! Rachel delivers exceptional and highly competent service to her clients at a level of efficiency and proficiency that will spoil you for life. And that is her goal, not just that you be her client, but that you be her client for life.


After a bright career in Hawai'i as a marketing and communications/public relations executive, Rachel relocated to North Carolina and chose to apply her education and many skills to being the best real estate consultant for buyers and sellers possible. With her MBA in Marketing and her extensive experience in public relations, technology applications, marketing and sales, Rachel has seccessfully made the transition to real estate in a way that puts most others in the business to shame. You should expect attentive listening, energetic action, expertise and skill and knowing how to access and use the extensive array of resources available from Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston that are designed for you to get the best in real estate service. And when you work with Rachel Leber on selling or buying your home or other real estate, that is what you will get and much more.


Rachel Leber has demonstrated to me and to her clients that her work is exceptional and that her dedication to her clients is unparalleled. Exceptional management of a typical house sale and closing still requires a great deal of business savvy and negotiating skill, coordination, follow-up and determination. Rachel has shown to each of her clients and to us that she can not only do that in a simple situation, but in technically complicated and difficult situations as well. Of course, Rachel does not know it all; but she is never hesitant to use her research skills or call on the resources she has in our national award winning company to help solve a problem or know exactly what is the best course to follow.


We have watched Rachel as she has built her business in real estate and we are so proud that she chose to partner with us at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston in Chapel Hill. I suspect that our being the #1 Real Estate Broker in our market and named by Triangle Business Journal as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Triangle helped us attract someone with the rich background, talent, energy and skill of Rachel Leber and we are quite confident that you will receive the most exceptional service and skilled representation that you could hope to have from her. So, go ahead and catch this rising star. You will be very glad you did!"

- Roger Bernholz, Vice President & Managing Broker, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston Chapel Hill