# L|S Real Estate Group

> L|S Real Estate Group is a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty. Co-founded on November 1, 2024 by Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland, the team helps buyers, sellers, investors and newcomers across the St. John's metro area and the province, with service in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Last updated: 2026-10-28

Key facts:
- Business: L|S Real Estate Group — real estate team (REALTORS®) based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Brokerage: Keller Williams Platinum Realty (https://kwnewfoundland.com/)
- Founded: November 1, 2024 by Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland (co-founders)
- Office: 17 Duffy Place, Suite 200, St. John's, NL, Canada
- Phone: call (709) 771-4448, text (709) 749-7729 · Email: info@lsre.ca
- Languages: English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- Service area: St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove, Torbay, and across Newfoundland and Labrador
- Specialties: first-time buyers, sellers, relocations to Newfoundland, newcomers, estates and executors (Certified Executor Advisor), new construction (Builders Program), investment and commercial property
- Memberships: Canadian Home Builders' Association – Newfoundland and Labrador (CHBA-NL), TechNL, Energy NL, St. John's Board of Trade
- Community involvement: Jamaican Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (JCANL); IENL Study & Stay Program (newcomer first-time homebuyer events); AMAL Youth & Family Center (newcomer first-time homebuyer events); French Fridays YYT (French-speaking networking group, hosted at Bibi Bistro)
- Service in other languages: ask for Tony Lucas (French); Lana Lesiuk (Ukrainian); Bineet Kalra (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu) at (709) 771-4448 or info@lsre.ca
- Social: https://www.facebook.com/lsre.ca, https://www.instagram.com/lsre.ca, https://www.linkedin.com/company/lsreg, https://www.youtube.com/@listwithLS, https://maps.google.com/?cid=5445308726304837285

Team:
- Tony Lucas — Co-Founder, REALTOR®, Team Lead; languages: English, French; Bachelor of Business Administration; one of the few French-speaking REALTORS® in St. John's (originally from Miquelon); serves Eastern, Central and Western Newfoundland; created French Fridays YYT
- Natasha Sutherland — Co-Founder, REALTOR®, Certified Executor Advisor (CEA); Certified Executor Advisor (CEA); background in construction, event planning and technology project management; helped launch the Jamaican Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (JCANL)
- Lana Lesiuk — REALTOR®; languages: English, Ukrainian; marketing background (branding, home presentation); fluent in Ukrainian and serves St. John's Ukrainian community
- Bineet Kalra — REALTOR®; languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu; Bachelor of Economics (Memorial University of Newfoundland); background in real estate administration, financial services and residential leasing; serves St. John's South Asian community in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
- Adaora Awolesi — Executive Assistant; administrative support, day-to-day operations and scheduling; creates the team's social media content and videos; background in Communications and Media Studies; originally from Manchester, UK

## Main pages
- [St. John's Real Estate Agents](https://lsre.ca/): St. John's, NL real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty for buyers, sellers and newcomers, in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
- [Meet Our St. John's Real Estate Team](https://lsre.ca/about): Meet the L|S Real Estate Group team in St. John's, NL: 70+ five-star Google reviews and service in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
- [Contact Our St. John's Real Estate Team](https://lsre.ca/contact): Call (709) 771-4448, email info@lsre.ca or visit 17 Duffy Place, St. John's. Talk to L|S in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu, no obligation.
- [St. John's Real Estate FAQ](https://lsre.ca/faq): Answers on buying, selling, relocating, estates, new construction and investing in St. John's, NL, from the L|S team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty.
- [St. John's Listings & Open Houses](https://lsre.ca/properties): How to see L|S Real Estate Group's St. John's, NL listings and open houses, get new-listing email alerts, and ask us for recent comparable sales.
- [MLS® Search: St. John's, NL Homes for Sale](https://lsre.ca/mls-search): Search MLS® listings for St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, CBS and across NL on REALTOR.ca, or let L|S Real Estate Group run a custom home search for you.

## Services
- [Real Estate Services in St. John's, NL](https://lsre.ca/services/): L|S Real Estate Group services in St. John's, NL: buying, selling, no-obligation valuations, relocation, new construction, investing, commercial and estates.
- [First-Time Home Buyers in St. John's, NL](https://lsre.ca/services/buying): First-time home buyer in St. John's, NL? L|S Real Estate Group guides you through pre-approval, offers, inspections and closing, with virtual showings.
- [Commercial Real Estate in St. John's, NL](https://lsre.ca/services/commercial): Buying or selling office, retail, industrial or mixed-use property in St. John's, NL? L|S Real Estate Group helps with opportunities, value and negotiation.
- [Selling an Estate Property in St. John's, NL](https://lsre.ca/services/estates): Executor selling an estate home in St. John's, NL? Certified Executor Advisor Natasha Sutherland helps with the real estate side, working with your lawyer.
- [No-Obligation Home Valuation in St. John's](https://lsre.ca/services/home-valuation): What is your St. John's, NL home worth? Request a no-obligation comparative market analysis from a local L|S Real Estate Group REALTOR®.
- [Investing in Newfoundland Real Estate](https://lsre.ca/services/investing): Buy a rental or income property in St. John's, NL with L|S Real Estate Group: multi-unit, student and short-term rentals, and a six-step investor process.
- [Builders Program & New Homes, St. John's](https://lsre.ca/services/new-construction): The L|S Builder Program supports home builders and developers in St. John's, NL. Buying new? We help with lot selection, contracts and the final walkthrough.
- [Relocating to Newfoundland and Labrador](https://lsre.ca/services/relocations): Moving to Newfoundland? L|S Real Estate Group helps you buy a home in St. John's, NL from anywhere, with virtual showings and remote closing support.
- [Sell Your Home in St. John's, NL](https://lsre.ca/services/selling): Selling a home in St. John's, NL? The L|S team at Keller Williams Platinum Realty prices it with a CMA, markets it on the MLS® System and negotiates for you.

## St. John's Area community guides
- [St. John's Area Communities: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/): Compare St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, CBS, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove and Torbay: lifestyle, services and home prices.
- [Conception Bay South, NL: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/conception-bay-south): Conception Bay South, NL homes: median asking $494,950 across 68 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.
- [Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, NL Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/logy-bay-middle-cove-outer-cove): Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, NL homes: 3 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.
- [Living in Mount Pearl, NL: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/mount-pearl): Mount Pearl, NL homes: median asking $399,900 across 29 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.
- [Living in Paradise, NL: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/paradise): Paradise, NL homes: median asking $525,000 across 106 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.
- [Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/portugal-cove-st-philips): Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL homes: median asking $599,900 across 33 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.
- [Living in St. John's, NL: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/st-johns): St. John's, NL homes: median asking $399,900 across 198 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.
- [Living in Torbay, NL: Homes & Prices](https://lsre.ca/st-johns-area/torbay): Torbay, NL homes: median asking $599,900 across 27 listings (October 2026), plus commute, services and amenities. From L|S Real Estate.

## Local Guidance (articles)
- [Local Guidance: St. John's Real Estate Advice](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/): Practical advice for buying, selling and relocating in St. John's and Newfoundland and Labrador, from the L|S Real Estate Group team.
- [5 Ways Sellers Leave Money on the Table in St. John's](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/5-ways-sellers-leave-money-on-the-table-in-st-johns): Five common mistakes cost St. John's home sellers money: calling an agent too late, emotional pricing, skipped repairs, weak marketing and price over strategy.
- [Credit Score to Buy a Home in St. John's](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/credit-score-to-buy-a-home-in-st-johns): In Canada, a score above 685 is generally considered good for a mortgage. See what credit score buyers in St. John's need and how to improve it.
- [First-Time Home Buyer Guide: St. John's, NL](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/first-time-home-buyer-guide-st-johns): Buying your first home in St. John's? Learn about mortgage pre-approval, closing costs, choosing a neighbourhood and making an offer in Newfoundland.
- [Moving to Newfoundland: What Newcomers Don't Always Expect](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/moving-to-newfoundland-what-newcomers-dont-expect): Older homes, oil and electric heat, wet and windy winters, and a slower pace: what newcomers don't always expect when moving to Newfoundland.
- [Owning a Home in Newfoundland Winters](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/owning-a-home-in-newfoundland-winters): Winters around St. John's aren't always defined by extreme cold. Homeowners notice wind, moisture and changing conditions most, and prepare for them.
- [Where Did Growth Go in St. John's?](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/where-did-growth-go-in-st-johns): The City of St. John's approved 9 of 34 new housing permit applications in Q1 2026. See where metro growth went and how other cities responded.
- [Winter Storm Preparedness for St. John's Homes](https://lsre.ca/local-guidance/winter-storm-preparedness-st-johns-homeowners-guide): Practical winter storm preparedness tips for homeowners in St. John's, so you can stay safe and reduce damage when severe weather hits.

## Housing market snapshot (asking prices, not sold prices)
Method: Asking prices of active residential MLS® listings for sale in each municipality on the date shown (compiled from DwellSmart market data). Asking prices are not sold prices and change daily — ask us for a comparative market analysis on any specific home. Snapshot date: 2026-10-18.
- St. John's: median asking $399,900, 198 active residential listings (October 2026)
- Mount Pearl: median asking $399,900, 29 active residential listings (October 2026)
- Paradise: median asking $525,000, 106 active residential listings (October 2026)
- Conception Bay South: median asking $494,950, 68 active residential listings (October 2026)
- Portugal Cove–St. Philip's: median asking $599,900, 33 active residential listings (October 2026)
- Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove: median asking $895,000, 3 active residential listings (October 2026)
- Torbay: median asking $599,900, 27 active residential listings (October 2026)

## Common questions (answers from https://lsre.ca/faq)
- Who is L|S Real Estate Group? L|S Real Estate Group is a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty, co-founded by Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland. The team focuses on helping buyers, sellers and newcomers navigate the local housing…
- When was L|S Real Estate Group founded? L|S Real Estate Group was officially launched on November 1, 2024, by Natasha Sutherland and Tony Lucas. The co-founders shared a vision of building something bigger than either could achieve alone, so they combined their experience and strengths to form a…
- Who is on the L|S Real Estate Group team? The L|S Real Estate Group team is co-founder and Team Lead Tony Lucas, REALTOR®; co-founder Natasha Sutherland, REALTOR® and Certified Executor Advisor (CEA); Lana Lesiuk, REALTOR®; Bineet Kalra, REALTOR®; and Adaora Awolesi, Executive Assistant. As Team…
- What makes L|S Real Estate Group different? L|S Real Estate Group combines backgrounds in project management, construction, business development and client service with hands-on local market experience in St. John's. The team's approach emphasizes preparation, strategy and clear communication. L|S…
- Is L|S Real Estate Group affiliated with a brokerage? Yes. L|S Real Estate Group is a real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty in St. John's, NL, a brokerage that has been active in St. John's for more than 10 years. Listings belong to the brokerage, Keller Williams Platinum Realty. Clients get…
- How many clients has L|S Real Estate Group helped? L|S Real Estate Group has helped more than 140 clients through to closing (as of October 2026), including first-time homebuyers and newcomers to the province across St. John's and Newfoundland. The team has also earned 70+ five-star Google reviews from the…
- How does buying a home with L|S Real Estate Group work? Buying a home with L|S Real Estate Group moves through these steps: an initial consultation about your goals, budget, timeline and preferred neighbourhoods; mortgage pre-approval with a lender or mortgage professional; a home search with showings and honest…
- Does L|S Real Estate Group work with first-time home buyers? Yes. L|S Real Estate Group regularly works with first-time buyers, and REALTORS® Lana Lesiuk and Natasha Sutherland both list first-time homebuyers as a specialty. The team explains mortgage pre-approval, down payment options, inspections and the legal…
- Should I get a mortgage pre-approval before I start looking at homes? In most cases, yes. A mortgage pre-approval from a lender or mortgage broker shows your borrowing limit, rough monthly payments and a realistic price range, and signals to sellers that you are a serious buyer. It normally comes before you start touring…
- What credit score do I need to buy a home in St. John's? In Canada, credit scores typically range from 300 to 900. Most lenders prefer a score of 685 or higher, though options may still exist below that depending on your income, debt levels and down payment. Lenders also weigh your employment history,…
- When should I check my credit before applying for mortgage pre-approval? Check your credit several months before you apply for pre-approval, so there is time to correct errors and reduce outstanding balances. It may be possible to buy a home with less-than-perfect credit: mortgage approval depends on factors such as your income,…
- How much do I need for a down payment as a first-time buyer in St. John's? In most cases, first-time homebuyers in St. John's need a minimum of 5% of the purchase price as a down payment (as of 2026). The required minimum depends on the purchase price, and buyers who put down less than 20% generally need mortgage default…

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