About Leize

Born and raised in historic downtown Charleston, Leize Gaillard is a twelve-generation native to the city, with French Huguenot roots dating back to 1680's Charleston. Leize's first piece of "real estate" was a replica Charleston single house built for her by her grandfather, former Charleston Mayor, J. Palmer Gaillard, for her third Christmas.

Leize has a passion for Charleston architecture and historic preservation and appreciates the role of a real estate agent to encourage a spirit of stewardship among would-be buyers of Charleston property. Leize enthusiastically shares life-long knowledge and experience of the Lowcountry with clients and customers so that all who come here feel a sense of welcome as they consider making Charleston their home.

Leize attended Charleston Day School and Porter-Gaud School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Davidson College in Davidson, NC and a Masters of Education in Counselor Education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Prior to pursuing a career with William Means, Leize worked in higher education administration at the College of Charleston.

Joining her experience helping people with her love and appreciation for place, Leize joined William Means to launch her real estate career in 2014. She quickly become a Realtor to watch, joining the ranks as a REALTOR of Distinction within her first years in the business and consistently remaining among the top 10% producing Charleston agents. Leize's client-focus and attention to detail is a hallmark of her style as a Realtor. 

As of spring 2024, Leize has represented approximately $100 million in Charleston-area sales and is a seven-time recipient of the  Charleston area REALTOR of Distinction honor. Leize and her family reside in Charleston's upper peninsula.