Leah Smith Real Estate Agent

Father’s Day ideas around South Jersey and the Philadelphia area for every type of dad in your life. 👉

If you want even more spots worth showing up for this summer, the full guide is yours.

Comment SUMMER and I’ll send you my free Summer Guide with the best local spots, events, and weekend plans.

I’m a South Jersey local and real estate agent sharing the best of life here. Follow for more local recs.

I get dms all the time from buyers who have been in the app for months but haven’t actually started.

They know every listing in their target zip code. They have alerts set. They’ve toured two houses. And they’re still waiting for something to feel right.

Here’s what I want them to know: the apps are doing their job. You just need someone who can do mine.

If you’re somewhere in that in-between, comment “GUIDE” and I’ll share the first steps I share with all my clients.

I’m , a South Jersey local and real estate agent helping people buy and sell in our area. Follow for more listings and local recs

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The worst real estate advice in South Jersey sounds completely reasonable until it costs you money.

I hear the same myths every single week. In DMs, at showings, from buyers repeating something they read online and never questioned.
Some are harmless. Some have cost people tens of thousands of dollars or pushed their timeline back by months.

I’d rather give you the honest answer now than stay quiet and let you learn it the hard way.

Did something on this list catch you off guard? Comment MYTHS and I’ll DM you the full breakdown. I love answering the questions people have been holding onto.

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I’m Leah. South Jersey and Philadelphia area Realtor at Compass. I post real talk about buying, selling, and what this market actually looks like from the inside.

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You got pre-approved?! Let's go! 🎉

Now I need you to hear this from me like a best friend: close every shopping tab you have open. Yes, including Wayfair.

The Jeep, the girls trip, the HomeGoods run. I've watched every single one of these derail a closing. Not because buyers were being reckless. Because nobody told them.
So I'm telling you. Save this and send it to your person who just got pre-approved.

You'll be the best friend they didn't know they needed.

Comment BUYER and I'll DM you the full list of what to protect until those keys are in your hand. 🔑

NJ or PA?
It’s one of the first questions I ask every client because the answer changes things.🏡

The taxes are different.
Some procedures are different.
What $400K gets you is very different.

Swipe through before you start your search and save this for when your partner asks why you keep looking at both sides of the river.

Buying this year and not sure where to start? Comment ‘GOTCHAS’ and I’ll DM you the side by side breakdown.

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Real talk: you don’t need to be “ready” to talk to a realtor. 👀🙅‍♀️

I get DMs all the time from people who say “I’m just starting to think about it” like that’s a reason NOT to reach out… it’s literally the best time!

Questions I love getting:
▪️How much do I actually need saved?
▪️Should I buy or keep renting?
▪️Is my credit score good enough?
▪️What does this market even look like right now?

No agenda. No pressure. Just answers. & maybe a coffee on me!

Drop a DM anytime, it’s what i’m here for! To be a resource, not just when you’re ready to sign something. 💬

The realistic side of real estate agent and mom simultaneously!

Behind every win, there’s a car lunch, a Wi-Fi hotspot from the soccer field parking lot, and a printer that didn’t feel like it today when you need to grab your kids from school.

👋 I’m - South Jersey local and real estate agent.
Follow for homes worth peeking at, honest real estate market updates, and where to grab a bite in South Jersey

Hey, I’m Leah. Nice to meet you!👋

If you’re new around here, heyyyyyy!

I help people just like you find their dream home in South Jersey, Philadelphia & Bucks County. I help you feel knowledgeable and confident in your decisions.

What you’ll find on this page:
- All things South Jersey, Philadelphia, & Bucks County
- Housing updates
- Helpful tips you’ll actually use while looking for or selling your home

Interested in working together?
- Send me a DM
- Schedule a consultation at the link in my bio
- Sign up for alerts you’d actually care about - exclusive home drops, The Colleen Hadden Group community events, & more.

Thanks for coming by - I hope we can get coffee together soon!

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌼