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Spearheaded by two industry-leading recruiters, Valerie Burmester and Andrea Leslie, our powerhouse team brings an impressive $1B+ in recruited volume and unparalleled insider knowledge of the SIR brand, its exclusive culture, and premium offerings. We understand that the right cultural fit is paramount to long-term success and growth and retention.

Our Game-Changing Approach

Beyond Brokers Consulting is the pinnacle of innovative solutions to skyrocket growth in the fiercely competitive Real Estate recruiting process. Through strategic collaboration, we synergize with your brokerage, working hand-in-hand with your leadership team to tailor a high-impact recruiting strategy. This isn't just recruitment; it's a targeted, data-driven approach to identifying, meticulously vetting, and attracting the cream of the crop to your esteemed brand. We're not after quantity – we're laser-focused on securing the most lucrative, top-tier talent that aligns perfectly with your brokerage's culture, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Meet Our Co-Founders

ANDREA LESLIE

Andrea Leslie is a cross-functional, collaborative, and strategic growth/recruiting director with over 25 years of influential and awarded experience in the real estate industry. Her extensive career encompasses sales, advanced performance coaching (strategies and tactics), business consulting, leadership/management, marketing, and recruiting.

Throughout her career, Andrea has demonstrated a passion for curating quality relationships, driving winning growth, and fostering impactful partnerships. She is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent, ensuring that her teams are composed of the best professionals in the industry. Andrea's strategic approach to recruiting has been instrumental in building high-performing teams that excel in a competitive marketplace.

Her commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and championing a culture of diversity and inclusion is reflected in her recruitment practices. Andrea’s leadership style and strategic vision have consistently yielded outstanding results, earning her numerous accolades within the industry.

Andrea Leslie's commitment to excellence and her ability to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of the real estate market make her a formidable force in her field. She continues to inspire and lead with a focus on sustainable growth, collaborative success, and the strategic recruitment of top talent.

Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 305-720-6443

VAL BURMESTER

Val Burmester is a distinguished and trusted Sotheby's International Realty (SIR) professional with over 12 years of extensive experience in the luxury real estate industry. Throughout her 19-year career in the Pacific Northwest, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, ranking in the Top 1% of both her office and market, with an impressive sales portfolio exceeding $900 million.

Expanding her expertise beyond sales, Val has made qualified contributions to SIR in recruiting initiatives. This achievement underscores her commitment to excellence and industry-wide impact.

Her unique approach to client and agent engagement has facilitated the cultivation of a robust global network within the real estate community. For the past five years, she has focused on attracting top-tier talent to the SIR brand, refining her recruitment strategies to identify both established high-performers and promising emerging professionals. Simply stated - Val is a "connector".

Val's recruitment methodology, through Beyond Brokers Consulting, is characterized by a meticulous talent identification process, effective leadership collaboration, and an authentic approach to brokerage growth and retention.

 

 

Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 425-652-2335

VAL BURMESTER

Val Burmester is a distinguished and trusted Sotheby's International Realty (SIR) professional with over 12 years of extensive experience in the luxury real estate industry. Throughout her 19-year career in the Pacific Northwest, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, ranking in the Top 1% of both her office and market, with an impressive sales portfolio exceeding $900 million.

Expanding her expertise beyond sales, Val has made qualified contributions to SIR in recruiting initiatives. This achievement underscores her commitment to excellence and industry-wide impact.

Her unique approach to client and agent engagement has facilitated the cultivation of a robust global network within the real estate community. For the past five years, she has focused on attracting top-tier talent to the SIR brand, refining her recruitment strategies to identify both established high-performers and promising emerging professionals. Simply stated - Val is a "connector".

Val's recruitment methodology, through Beyond Brokers Consulting, is characterized by a meticulous talent identification process, effective leadership collaboration, and an authentic approach to brokerage growth and retention. 

Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 425-652-2335