Kay DeFranceaux Leonard

Maryland Luxury REALTOR® | Concierge-level guidance with warmth, strategy & aloha ????

What do Clients Say?

After the sudden death of my husband I needed to sell my house in a hurry and it was a mess. She helped me find affordable people to help, organized everything, and took over when I was too distraught. She was there every step of the way and checked in with me every day through the entire process. When I am ready to buy a new house, even though it will be on a different island, I'm going to see if she can help me again. She is one of a kind. The most attentive and thorough real estate agent I have ever had!

Bonnie

For always [being] on the 'look-out' for the real estate just right for us ... For being our eyes and ears, when we couldn't be here ... For taking time to video condos & send For staying positive through difficult times .... There is so much, and you've gone above and beyond. We wouldn't be here, on beautiful Kauai, if it weren't for YOU. We will be forever grateful.

Dixie and David

While Kay possesses all of the qualities one looks for in a great realtor, she particularly excels at dealing with an off-island buyer like myself. Kay worked very hard to keep me informed of properties of interest and of the Kauai-market in general while I traveled abroad. Armed with her smart-phone, Kay was always accessible, responded immediately when queried and dealt almost exclusively with digital documents. A smart realtor with a smart-phone - a smart choice for any off-island buyer!!!

Shayne

Kay was much more than our real estate agent, she was our trusted advisor as we carried out our property search, the subsequent sale of our California property, and the purchase of our new home on Kauai. Her knowledge of Kauai was invaluable before, during and after the close on our purchase. We would not hesitate to recommend Kay to anyone considering the sale or purchase of property on Kauai.

June and Ian

Out of all the people who supported my life, KAY has been always with me ever since I flew out to see a special house in Kauai 15 years ago. When I sold my condo on Oahu in 2024, Kay sold it at the highest price in the history (of the building) from Maryland. "Thanks"... is never enough for not only a super Realtor, but a super human like Kay.

Tokiko

About Kay

Born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, I bring a lifetime of local knowledge, business experience, and refined client service to every real estate transaction. Having purchased my first home at 19 and raised four children, I understand the personal and financial importance of buying and selling at every stage of life.

After a 25-year career in the satellite industry, my husband and I moved to Kauai, where we built and expanded a successful business and where I began my real estate career in 2009. Living and working in Hawaii deepened my commitment to relationship-driven service, thoughtful communication, and creating a seamless experience for every client.

Back in Maryland since 2020, I proudly serve Maryland buyers and sellers with a personalized, concierge-style approach grounded in trust, strategy, and attention to detail. I call it “Real Estate with Aloha” — elevated representation delivered with warmth, integrity, and genuine care.