Leslie Hayase - Realtor

10/26/2026

I point out the features, my clients provide the commentary 😂

09/28/2026

Bear and his paw-rents would like to announce that their house is SOLD. 🐾

Congratulations to my sellers, Sarah and Dani.
Thank you for trusting me throughout the years with all of your real estate needs. I'm going to miss you both!

Bear, thank you for the head bonks and for always being a sweet kitty. 😹🏡

09/03/2026

I love me some Starbucks, but these are now practically sample sized. 😵‍💫

What other examples of shrinkflation have you noticed?

I have a feeling we could build quite a list!

08/21/2026

Sometimes you can just tell when a house has good people energy.

Every room was gorgeous, and all the plants had names. 🌿✨

08/07/2026

This fantastic 4 bed, 2.5 bath home in West Salem is back on the market because the contingent buyers could not perform.

If you've had your eye on this property, now is your chance to sn**ch it up before it's gone again!

OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, August 9th from 1-3 pm!
544 Clarmount St NW, Salem OR 97306

Now listed at $594,900.00

BACK ON MARKET-NO FAULT OF HOME Beautiful 4 bd, 2.5 ba w/ a versatile detached cottage w/ its own half bath—perfect for guests, office, studio. Light-filled interior w/ two living areas & spacious kitchen featuring new Bosch range, microwave, oven (2025), dishwasher (2022). Updates include PEX plu...

06/01/2026

I help a lot of relocating buyers move to Salem and the surrounding Willamette Valley...and most make this one mistake 👇

They wait too long to start planning.

By the time they're seriously looking, they're already on a timeline, feeling pinched for time, and settling for what's available - not what they actually want

Moving to a new city is A LOT. Of course it's about finding a home, but it's also about learning the areas, understanding the market, and giving yourself options.

The buyers who have the smoothest moves to Salem start the process early by asking questions and finding a partner who can help them develop a solid plan.

If you're thinking (even just a teeny bit) about relocating to Salem, OR or the Willamette Valley, now is the time to start.

DM me to get the conversation started.

04/22/2026

If you have a lilac tree in your yard, this is a reminder that those beautiful blooms can be used for more than just bouquets!

I've wanted to make this simple syrup for a while now, but I kept forgetting to pick my lilacs.

You can use this syrup drizzled over vanilla ice cream, as a sweetener for your morning latte or afternoon iced tea. I'm going to try it with a Mint Mojito 😎

Lilac Simple Syrup

3-4 bunches lilac blooms
2 cups white sugar
2 tbls lemon juice
Jar or other airtight container for storage

Rinse lilac blooms
Remove petals from stems - keep as much greenery out as possible.

04/19/2026

Guess I'll hang out with little guy for a while.....

03/06/2026

Anyone else feel like seed catalogs are the adult version of the Christmas toy catalog??

If you're in the Willamette Valley (Zone 8b), now is the perfect time to start planning your summer garden. A little prep now makes a huge difference once planting starts.

Here's a few quick tips to get your garden ready.

☀️ Check your sunlight

Most summer veggies require 6-8 hrs of sun. Take note of where the sun hits your yard, and for how long, before planting anything

🌱 Prep and test your soil

Add compost or organic matter to garden beds now so nutrients have time to work into the soil. Now is also a great time to test your soil pH and nutrient level so you know exactly what your garden needs before planting

🌧 Plan for Oregon spring rain

Make sure your beds drain well by loosening compacted soil

🌱 Start seeds indoors

Leafy greens, brassica and heat lovers like tomatoes and peppers can all be started indoors so they're ready for transplanting into your garden after the last frost - usually around early to mid- April

✏️ Sketch your garden layout

Put tall plants like tomatoes and corn in areas where they won't shade everything else

A summer garden starts with a little dreaming.

And if you're dreaming of a yard big enough for the garden you've always wanted, I can help you find it!

02/21/2026

My client flew into Salem for ONE Saturday. Her husband starts a new job in March, so we had a very tight timeline.

We toured. We strategized. We wrote.

Before she boarded her flight on Sunday?
Offer submitted ✨️
By the end of the next day?
Offer accepted ✅️

Now they are pending on this cute 3 bed, 2 bath home in South Salem. It has a yard for their dogs, and a two car garage for their toys. Things they never had after years of apartment living in California.

Inspection ✅️
Appraisal ✅️

Now we're coasting to close.

If you're relocating to Salem or the surrounding area and you need an agent who hits the ground running, finds the right properties quickly, and negotiates strategically - I'm your person!

Call or text me and let's make your next move seamless.