Leslie Timmons named East Lyme office leader at BHHS New England Properties

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties has named Leslie Timmons office leader for its East Lyme, Connecticut, office while she continues as regional vice president. The move gives the longtime Realtor a dual role centered on local leadership in Niantic and broader oversight across the Shoreline and Central Connecticut regions.

Why it matters: - Leslie Timmons is taking on direct leadership of BHHS New England Properties’ East Lyme office while keeping regional responsibilities. - The appointment ties a longtime local real estate leader more closely to a key shoreline market. - BHHS is signaling continuity in leadership as it leans on Timmons’ experience with agents, office culture and team development.

What happened: - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties named Leslie Timmons Office Leader for its East Lyme office in Niantic, Connecticut. - Timmons will continue to serve as Regional Vice President. - The company said the dual role gives Timmons day-to-day leadership of the East Lyme office alongside her regional duties. - Timmons called the Niantic and East Lyme market a place that has “always felt like home.”

The details: - Timmons has been a Realtor since 2004. - She spent 17 years in team leadership roles. - Her background includes developing agents, shaping office culture and helping real estate professionals build sustainable businesses. - In July 2025, Timmons was promoted to Regional Vice President for BHHS New England Properties. - In that role, she has provided strategic leadership and support across offices in the Shoreline and Central regions of Connecticut. - Brenda Maher, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England/New York/Hudson Valley Properties, said Timmons brings deep market knowledge, proven leadership and care for the people she works with. - Maher said Timmons’ return to Niantic is a strong fit for the East Lyme team. - Timmons said her leadership philosophy centers on relationships, accountability and continuous growth. - Timmons is focused on coaching agents and leaders, building collaborative teams and creating environments where real estate professionals can thrive.

Between the lines: - The appointment blends local familiarity with broader regional oversight, which can help BHHS keep the East Lyme office aligned with companywide goals. - Timmons’ return to Niantic gives the office a leader with both community ties and internal operational experience. - The move also reinforces BHHS’ emphasis on agent development and office culture, not just sales volume.

What's next: - Timmons will begin day-to-day leadership of the East Lyme office while maintaining her regional vice president duties. - BHHS is expected to rely on her to help the East Lyme office build on existing momentum and expand its potential. - Her regional role will continue to connect the East Lyme office with broader support across Connecticut.

The bottom line: - BHHS New England Properties is putting a seasoned internal leader in charge of East Lyme while preserving regional continuity across its Connecticut footprint.

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