The Lewiston Landing sign on the Niagara River waterfront, flanked by two steel salmon sculptures under a clear blue sky.

Garrett Lester · Realtor®

Local roots. Straight answers.
Your next move, done right.

Great Lakes Real Estate · Lewiston, NY

Proudly based in Lewiston — serving Niagara County & all of Western New York.

“A seasoned agent has a reputation to lean on. I'm still earning mine — which means no one will work harder for you than I will.”

— Garrett Lester

About Garrett

A local agent who knows the bones of a house

Hi, I'm Garrett Lester — a Realtor® with Great Lakes Real Estate, born and raised in Niagara County. I know these towns because I live in them: the waterfront along the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, the streets of Lewiston, and everything that makes this corner of Western New York a place people are proud to call home.

Before real estate, I worked as an electrician — and that hands-on background means I see houses differently than most. I understand how a home is actually built, what to look for, and where the real value (and the real red flags) tend to hide. Walk a property with me and you get an honest read from someone who knows the bones of a house, not just a sales pitch.

I got into this business because I genuinely love helping people through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. First-time buyer, longtime owner ready to sell, or investor building a portfolio — my job is to keep things clear, calm, and firmly in your corner. No pressure, no jargon, no games. Just straight answers and someone who actually picks up the phone.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me out climbing — one of my true passions — or working my way through all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Climbing has taught me that the routes worth doing are rarely the easy ones, and I bring that same persistence to every client I work with. If you're thinking about making a move in Lewiston, Niagara County, or anywhere along the water, reach out anytime — I'd love to help.

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Garrett Lester, Realtor® with Great Lakes Real Estate — professional headshot in a navy suit. Garrett Lester standing outside the Great Lakes Real Estate office in Lewiston, New York, beneath the brokerage's lighthouse sign.

What I do

Three things I know inside and out

Waterfront Homes

From the Niagara River to the Lake Ontario shoreline, waterfront is its own market — seawalls, setbacks, flood zones and all. I'll help you weigh the details that make or break a deal on the water.

First-Time Buyers

Buying your first home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. I'll walk you through every step in plain English — from pre-approval to keys in hand — so you always know exactly what's next.

Investment Properties

Numbers first, always. Whether it's a single rental or a growing portfolio, I'll help you find properties that actually cash-flow — and spot the money pits before you're stuck with one.

In the community

Rooted in Western New York

Western New York has given me a lot, so I try to give back. I rappelled down Seneca One — Buffalo's tallest building — in the Over the Edge fundraiser after raising over $2,000 for The Arc of Erie County, and I rode the 30-mile route in the Ride for Roswell to support cancer research at Roswell Park.

If there's a local cause or community event you think I should know about, tell me — I'll probably show up.

Garrett Lester in a helmet and harness rappelling down the Seneca One tower during the Over the Edge charity fundraiser, with Buffalo spread out far below.
Over the Edge, Seneca One — Buffalo

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Let's talk about your next move

No pressure, no obligation — tell me what you're thinking about and I'll give you an honest read.