Pat Caruso & Sue Leach
Broker/REALTOR® SRES
Pat and Sue each have a life time of real estate experience, they decided to join forces to help their clients even more than before!
Sue was Featured in BRUNSWICK REAL PRODUCERS as a RISING STAR | February 2025
Pat has over 23 years of successful broker experience in New Jersey and is an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP)
Patricia “Pat” Caruso – Combines luxury home styling and expert negotiating. She has the ability to keep people and the deal on track while remaining calm and professional.
Through her comprehensive knowledge and experience as a specialist in residential, distinctive luxury, waterfront, and vacation properties, she provides her clients with the highest level of personalized service.
Building relationships with her clients is key and her friendship with them continues well after keys exchange hands.
After spending 20 years visiting friends in the area, Pat and her husband, Bob made the move from Middletown, NJ to St. James in 2018.
Pat is a member of the St. James Activities Committee and the Service Club. She enjoys walking, painting, reading, and entertaining family and friends.
Susan “Sue” Leach – Sue has lived in St James since 2008 but bought her first property here in 1999. She has bought, sold and built here and is thrilled to call St James “home.” Originally from western Pennsylvania, she gave up the snow and ice to come live in paradise! She has a well- rounded background in healthcare, education, management, and sales. Susan is very knowledgeable about the history of St James, having seen much growth and change over the years.
In addition to being a Broker/Realtor©, she and her husband enjoy boating, golf, croquet, the beach and she loves to cook! She is active in the community including the Service Club, Southport Sailing and Boat Club, and the Croquet Club along with being a volunteer at the community library. She has been certified as an SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) helping property owners who are needing assistance in transitioning to the next chapter of their life, whether it be to “age in place” to assisted living and beyond. She is also a PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor), trained to give a realistic value of your property based on market trends. Compassionate and caring, Susan goes the extra mile to be sure her customers are comfortable and knowledgeable about every step of the process – whether it’s buying or selling. She will stand with you every step of the journey.
Testimonials
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When we decided to sell our St. James property, we did not know any of the potential SJ sales agents. We called the sales office and were very fortunate to be introduced to and meet the team of Sue Leach and Pat Caruso. Sue and Pat work as a team, and their collective expertise, guidance, and experience was value added from the start. We sold our house in eight days, and our boat slip a couple of months later. We also appreciate the friendship that developed over time which was as important as the successful transactions. Carol and I recommend the Leach-Caruso team for your consideration. A more professional team you will not find. You won’t be disappointed!
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My husband Matt & I had the pleasure of working with Sue Leach when searching for our new home in North Carolina. We knew we wanted to be in the NC coastal area but did not know where. Sue is extremely knowledgeable about the area and was patient, helpful and informative. We were looking for a community that had golf, pickleball, country clubs, dining, workout facilities, pools, beach access, and a marina. Sue knew St James would be a great fit and she was right. We purchased our home and a slot at the marina all with Sue's help and guidance. Sue helped us focus our search by listening to what it was we really wanted and making sure we found a home in a community that is perfect for us. Sue is an experienced professional and a pleasure to work with. We'd highly recommend Sue, especially if you're looking in St James.
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Thank you for all your help over the past 18 months. Buying a home in a different state proved to be a long and arduous process but we were lucky to have you by our side. Your hard work helped us find our dream home, and we couldn’t be more grateful or excited about this milestone.
From the first day we met at your office, to the day we closed, you were our eyes and ears looking out for our best interests and we appreciate it.
We have to give you credit, although we were in different states, your communication skills were exactly what we needed to feel comfortable, consistently updating us whenever we had a concern. You really took the time to know us and understand our family dynamic. And we learned a great deal about you. You earned our trust!
We’re so grateful for the effort you put in to keep us informed and confident while navigating this purchase. Your service and personal touch exceeded our expectations.
Is there a good place to write a review of your services? Please let us know. We will be happy to share our positive experience to help encourage others to get in touch with you. We also plan to refer you to our friends, family, and colleagues who need real estate assistance in the future. -
When I went to St. James Properties, I had no pre-conceived idea of the broker / sales agent I would get. I was fortunate that the person was Sue Leach of the team of Leach & Caruso (Pat & Sue). While I was initially disappointed in the asking price it turned out to be the right one and when the sale was completed a good price for the market at that day.
The market was slow and therefore it took quite a while to close the sale; however, throughout that period, Pat and Sue always covered one for another. One of them was always there for me. Also they took care of the administrative headaches. I had to check on the property only a minimum of times.
On the whole, I believe that the Pat & Sue team did a great job for me and I recommend them to other potentials customers.
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My husband and I worked with Sue Leach on a purchase of a home in St James in May of this year. We moved here from California. Working with Sue was an absolute pleasure. She was so diligent and prompt when we were looking for our home . No pressure and always happy to help with any questions throughout the whole process. I still reach out to her and she is always so happy to help.
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Sue and Pat, Thank you both for doing a wonderful job of making it practically painless to downsize within St James. Buying a house was exciting, but also scary since I hadn't even listed my other home. Your expert advice with the pricing, staging and listing meant that my house sold quickly and for a good price.
