Eric Leisy
Saunders Real Estate
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone (334) 567-0924 x201
Bio
Eric Leisy, ALC, GRI is a Senior Advisor at Saunders Real Estate, helping clients navigate the complex process of buying and selling land. With Eric, clients receive trusted guidance, market expertise, and proven results throughout every stage of a land transaction.
With more than 30 years of experience, including land brokerage, commercial lending, appraisal, development, and investment analysis, Eric brings a comprehensive perspective to each property. He brings a strong understanding of the factors that influence land value and potential, such as timber characteristics, soil types, wildlife habitat, agricultural use, access, and overall feasibility, helping clients better understand their options and make confident decisions. Eric’s experience developing lifestyle centers, power centers, and retail sites like Walgreens also provides insight into commercial and residential development potential.
Eric is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in Corporate Finance and Investments, giving him a strong foundation in financial analysis and investment evaluation. He has earned recognition as a seven-time national APEX Award recipient through the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) and holds the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designations. These honors reflect his ability to close complex transactions and deliver measurable results. In 2025, he was named Land Realtor of the Year for the RLI Alabama Chapter.
He has served in national and state leadership roles with the REALTORS® Land Institute and remains active with the Alabama Forestry Association, Alabama Wildlife Federation, and National Association of REALTORS®. These networks provide access to potential buyers, off-market opportunities, and market insights that help his clients.
Eric works with families of legacy farms and estates, heirs managing inherited property, farmers and timber investors, developers and planners, conservation-focused landowners, and recreational property buyers and sellers. Through acquisition or disposition, he combines financial insight, transaction expertise, and practical experience to guide clients through each decision, helping them achieve their goals.
Eric has been married to Melissa for 40 years. His hobbies, which include vegetable gardening, fly fishing, and turkey hunting, keep him outdoors and closely connected to the land. Playing rugby at the University of Alabama, and later coaching youth sports, taught him teamwork, discipline, and strategy: skills he applies to complex negotiations and multi-party transactions to reach successful outcomes.
