About Us
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
Meet Our Team
DINA EL-BASSIOUNI
Fractional, Sr. Director of Operations
Dina is a strategic operations leader with two decades of proven success in the real estate industry. At Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR), she led process improvements and scaled affiliate engagement through forward-thinking operational systems, positioning the brand as a global leader.
Dina’s ability to build and empower cross-functional teams spans continents. She has overseen complex international rollouts, streamlined onboarding for global agent networks, and launched service innovations that boosted agent satisfaction and loyalty. Her leadership in guiding multicultural teams, optimizing workflows across diverse markets, and partnering with executive leaders has resulted in operational gains and stronger cross-border collaboration. She has also led affiliate onboarding programs that aligned brand standards with local business goals accelerating integration while strengthening long-term partnerships.
Most recently, Dina has been instrumental in bringing AI-powered efficiency into real estate operations — refining communications, automating processes, and applying data-informed strategies to elevate both internal teams and client experience. Her commitment to excellence, clear systems thinking, and people-first leadership have made her a trusted voice in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Contact:
Email: dina@beyondbrokersconsulting.com
Phone: 303-489-4726
BLAKELEY BURMESTER
Marketing Manager
Blakeley is a strategic communications professional with a profound passion for integrated marketing. She brings a wealth of experience across diverse industries, including fashion, entertainment, influencer relations, and real estate. Her expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that not only captivate audiences but also drive tangible results.
With a background spanning PR, social media content creation, growth marketing, and advertising, Blakeley excels at developing and executing impactful marketing campaigns. Her recent work as a freelance communication specialist further showcases her versatility and ability to apply her skills across a wide array of businesses. Blakeley is driven by an unwavering enthusiasm to revolutionize marketing approaches and is poised to make a significant impact in the field.
Contact:
Email: blakeley@beyondbrokersconsulting.com
Phone: 425-681-9535
KIMBERLY
SCHWEITZER
Managing Director
Seasoned Recruiting and Leadership Development professional with a passion for elevating talent acquisition and analytics teams in high growth environments. Expertise includes talent branding, recruiting strategies, and growing geographically through successful partnerships across all lines of business. Demonstrated success at crafting high-performing teams through a strategic blend of aligning recruiting processes, delivering insightful data, and utilizing cutting-edge systems designed to drive effective outcomes. Dynamic and effective networker combining strategic recruiting, leadership engagement, and professional development to drive growth and excellence. In her current role, she partners with executive leadership to attract successful and influential Real Estate professionals generating over $20M in annual production. development to drive growth and excellence.
Contact:
Email: kim@beyondbrokersconsulting.com
Phone: 360-900-8295
See What Our Partners Have to Say...
Soleil Sotheby's International Realty
"Beyond Brokers Consulting immediately equipped us with the tools to streamline our recruiting process. Working collaboratively, we quickly identified a strong pipeline of candidates. By handling the initial outreach and opening up the recruiting conversation, they've enabled us to focus on our core business while ensuring qualified candidates are engaged consistently. Their partnership has empowered us to build relationships with top talent without overwhelming our small team—something we simply couldn't accomplish on our own."
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
"Beyond Brokerage has been incredible in helping us achieve our recruiting goals. Their structured process and consistent follow up have kept us focused and accountable. Our weekly check in phone calls are very productive, quick and help us make sure that nothing falls through the cracks. As a result, we’ve seen a great improvement in both our consistency and overall recruiting success."
Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
"Beyond Brokers Consulting has completely changed our approach and success in recruiting agents. With the on hand guidance and training, we now come prepared to recruiting as if we were going for a multi million dollar listing."