Darin McLeskey
Owner and Principal Broker
As a former environmental engineer, I pair the thrill of value investing with the vision of sensible urban planning. I'm data focused, result-driven, but and very aware of the changing real estate landscape in the City of Detroit and beyond. I grew up in the sprawling semi-rural suburbs, and do not only understand the tidal wave of growth and investment in the City, but am intensely part of it.
I have a passion for the whole state, and currently manage offices in both Detroit and the Ann Arbor area. I'm also knowledgeable in the "tip of the Mitt", and increasingly becoming involved in the Keweenaw Peninsula. In a way similar to my performance in Detroit, I typically enter a new-to-me market through purchasing distressed property myself.
I'm focused on the up-and-coming areas exploding with value just outside of Downtown and Midtown. These are historic homes, townhomes, vacant lots, and commercial properties that are in close proximity to all of the action, but also discounted and take a unique lens to bring projects to fruition.
I put my own money where my mouth is. I have developed multiple rentals, and have a growing office in the heart of the North End. I've sold the majority of foreclosures in the North End, have had the single greatest number of listings, and am intensely involved in community organizations within 48202.
Most of my listings are great-value properties that I've discovered through my own research based on my own investment strategies. I view my self as a "boutique" type of agent, helping individuals and corporations with specific goals.
I've also applied my knowledge of tax distressed foreclosures to purchase acreage out west and up north for myself and multiple clients. Michigan is a truly beautiful and opportunistic State.
Email: darinm@denovorealestate.com
Phone: (313) 334-3337
Leah Clisby
Real Estate Salesperson
Leah is a Real Estate Salesperson for Denovo Real Estate based in New Center, Detroit. She’s an artist and realtor in Metro Detroit, specializing in foreclosure prevention and renovation in the inner city of Detroit.
Email: leahc@denovorealestate.com
Phone: (586) 864-6435
Gannon McLeskey
Real Estate Salesperson
Gannon has been working on construction projects since he could swing a hammer. Formally starting his career at just sixteen he framed residential and commercial buildings, and eventually graduated towards working for large commercial and industrial construction companies. With extensive knowledge on how many types buildings are built and renovated he is a valuable resource for people looking for rehab projects, fixer-uppers, and recently renovated homes.
He went to Western Michigan University for Construction Engineering with a minor in Business. In December 2017, he joined our team as Development Manager and studied for his Real Estate Salesperson license which he received in July. Since then, he has worked extensively with buyers and sellers providing reliable and trustworthy service.
Gannon primarily does business in Detroit as well as the Ann Arbor area where he works as a project manager for new residential homes. He has proven time and time again that he will work hard to sell your property or find your next home.
Email: gannonm@denovorealestate.com
Phone: (810) 623-4414
Ian Colin McCain
Real Estate Salesperson
Born in Detroit and raised in nearby Saint Clair Shores, Ian was captivated by history and architecture at a young age, taking much inspiration from frequent trips to the Albert Kahn-designed Edsel and Eleanor Ford House. Ian became interested in Detroit in 2010, after encouragement from a friend's mother to see the full picture of the city, including both the successes and challenges. Not long after, he came across a Sunday feature section in the Detroit Free Press titled, "The Detroit That Could Be" highlighting various projects that were in the works, and many of which have since been completed.
Understanding the urban context in Detroit began firsthand when Ian moved to Lafayette Park in 2015. He then lived in Midtown, and currently resides in Southwest Detroit. During his time in Detroit, he has gained a greater understanding of the real estate industry, including a brief stint at One Reverse Mortgage. He further enhanced his knowledge as an Experience Coordinator at the Detroit Experience Factory, planning and giving tours of the city. During his time at DXF, he also served as a Year Five Challenge Detroit Fellow, spending a year living, working, playing, giving, and leading in Detroit. DXF and Challenge Detroit fueled his continued interest in real estate and community development in his favorite city. His long-term goal is to start a development firm focused on equitable single family, multifamily, and mixed-use development in Detroit's vibrant neighborhoods outside of greater downtown.
Ian is a lifelong learner, and the product of two public school teachers and the public education system. He attended Lake Shore High School and graduated in 2011. Ian then enrolled at Central Michigan University, graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Human Resource Management and a minor in Leadership. He has completed Build Institute's Build Basics Course, and is a Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt. He completed his 40 Hour Michigan Real Estate Agent Course at the Michigan Institute of Real Estate. Ian joined Denovo as an agent in February 2018. He is currently enrolled in Building Community Value's Better Buildings, Better Blocks Course focused on Equitable Community Development in Detroit. He plans to attend the University of Detroit Mercy Master's in Community Development Program in Fall 2018.
Email: ianm@denovorealestate.com
Phone: 844-5-DENOVO Ext. 5