After reading the following post by Lizette Fitzpatrick, http://activerain.com/blogsview/770679/A-November-Evening-At-The-Kentucky-River-Palisades, I was almost hesitant to share my Fall Fotos of Lake Anna but here goes.
If (seriously, no pressure Best Friend) you would like to see more pictures of Lake Anna please check out one of my other posts, http://activerain.com/blogsview/781559/My-Active-Rain-Eyes-Got-an-Eyeful, and you will see why I had such a good time that afternoon.
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.
Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.
Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web site at http://lakeannacountry.com/
Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen "Kate" Elim, All Rights Reserved. *Fall Fotos of Lake Anna*. Photos by Kate Elim.
Are many of us really looking forward to winter? I do and I don't...mostly don't. However, year after year it shows up anyway right after fall.
Ah, fall. Last Friday my husband,, Jim and I took our Tritoon out for a cruise. We were headed to Sturgeon Creek Marina to have "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" detailed.*
Having been on Active Rain long enough to know that one goes nowhere, absolutely nowhere, without a camera I of course had mine.
A total of 217 pictures where taken during out five mile cruise. Wait a minute, how could that possibly happen. Well, all you need are the following:
Reflections in the Water Doubling the Spectacular Colors
and Images
Loads of Pretty Waterfront Homes
Absolutely Beautiful Blue Water
Boat Houses Galore Just Sitting Around Posing
An Ocassional Fellow Boater
and a Hubby that has the Patience Needed When Married to an Avid Amateur Photographer
plus
all the Time in the World to Leisurely Drift Along
and
a Camera with a Quick Shutter, Wide Angle Lens, and a Mighty Zoom**
Not one of these pictures was digitally enhanced in any way (no auto contrast, color saturation, sharpness tweaking or anything else) other than cropping. It was definitely a day made for anyone infatuated with photography.
Both of us were so pleased with the time we had and the natural beauty of Lake Anna.
There are many reasons Jim and I love living at Lake Anna. Hopefully these pictures will help to convey to you just what Lake Anna means to us each and every season.
Many people think it is the place to be in the summer. Well, you certainly can have lots of fun here than but the fun and good living extend well beyond the summer season.
Lake Anna is definitely a place for year round enjoyment. Come and see for yourself.
*The story, and there is a story, behind our "Unsinkable Molly Brown" will appear on here one of these days.
**AKA as my Panasonic DMC-FZ18 with its 18x optical zoom
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.
Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.
Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web sites and blog at http://lakeannacountry.com/
Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen "Kate" Elim, All Rights Reserved. *My Active Rain Eyes Got an Eyeful*.
Who knew posting on Active Rain could do this for you. It has created a whole new business for me and it has little to do with real estate.
A short time ago I received a message from someone via Active Rain.
A friend of mine will be retiring from the Federal Gov't after 39 years. She and her husband have a home at Lake Anna. I would like to gift a tree, plant or anything for her outside area that would be a hardy selection. I've never been to their home but believe it has mostly pines on the property..I'm sure you are familiar with that area. Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Naturallly I followed up and that resulted in a few messages back and forth. This morning I received the following:
The time is approaching for my friend and I to purchase the tree that we would like to give as a retirement gift. I know stock is limited this time of year...but do you have any type Cherry trees available?
Ah, ha! The light bulb went off. I was not contacted because I was a REALTOR®, I was contacted because of my post, http://activerain.com/blogsview/645424/A-Colorful-Visit-to-Lake-Anna-Nursery.
Thus the power of Active Rain proves itself again. In my book, a contact is a contact, is a contact. Naturally I will be sharing this with the owners of Lake Anna Nursery and other business owners around the lake.
This will show them the power of blogging, the importance of Active Rain, and how their local REALTOR®, Kate Elim, is spreading the word not only about Lake Anna but the services they offer.
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.
Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.
Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web sites and blog at http://lakeannaandbeyond.com/ or http://lakeannacountry.com/
Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen "Kate" Elim, All Rights Reserved. *The Power of Active Rain Turned Me from a REALTOR® to a Nursery Owner*.
It is exactly 50 years ago that I became old enough to vote for the President of the United States. That was in 1958 when I turned 21. I had to wait two years in order to exercise that right.
This year, 2008, there are actually two days when I can express my preference. On February 12th I voted in the primary here in Virginia. It was the first time that I was ever voted for a woman for president.
I did not vote for just any woman. My vote went to someone that I believed was more than capable of holding that high office. I still do. My candidate did not survive the primaries and the caucases. My feeling of loss was deep and sincere.
Much has happened since I cast my vote. During that time I had an opportunity to learn more about my candidates opponent. Through this process I became more and more comfortable with his capabilities also.
Now that we are only five days away from my second opportunity to vote, I am equally excited to cast my ballot.
Fifty years ago I had no idea that I would be making two historical votes in 2008. What a proud and grateful American I am.
Please remember to exercise your right to vote.
It is your choice, it is your right and it is your responsibility.
Yesterday I was at the post office and saw a farm across the road with Halloween decorations
that I liked. While taking some pictures I noticed how pretty the flag in front of the
post office looked against the sky. Little did I know when taking this photo that I would
be writing a post today about my voting opportunities this year.
You never know what you may see when you are out and about so keep that camera right by your side
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.
Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.
Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web sites and blog at http://lakeannaandbeyond.com/ or http://lakeannacountry.com/
Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen "Kate" Elim, All Rights Reserved. *Two Proud Days in 2008*.
Listing Agreements and Buyer Agency Agreements are different.
Very often when the conversation revolves around the use of the Buyer Agency Agreement form the topic of the Listing Agreement comes up. The argument is if you require a listing agreement you should require a buyer agency agreement.
When owners are ready to put their property on the market it generally means they have lived in the area for a while. They have had an opportunity to notice REALTOR® signs, advertisements, and offices. Perhaps they even knows some agents personally or been referred to them by friends and neighbors. The potential seller often has some background knowledge of some agents or at least offices. Even then, many sellers interview 2-3 agents. They have the opportunity to meet with them, learn more about their experience, their marketing plans, and get a feeling about their personalities. They try to make an assessment if this is someone they would like to work with or not.
Most buyers in my location are from out of the area. Most of them do not come via referrals. They do not know any agents. Not a one. How are they going to know who they want to work with? It is very possible that they need to spend some time with an agent to determine if this is the one that suits them. Do you consider that an imposition?
Consider the first time out as an audition.
Remember, if the audition goes great chances are you will get the job. I'm comfortable with that.
Are you?
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®.
Kate lives at Lake Anna, knows Lake Anna, loves Lake Anna, and specializes in Lake Anna area real estate.
Call Kate at 540-226-1964 or by e-mail at lakeanna.kate@gmail.com. Be sure to check Kate's Web sites and blog at http://lakeannaandbeyond.com/ or http://lakeannacountry.com/
Copyright © 2008 By Kathleen "Kate" Elim, All Rights Reserved. *Auditioning for the Role*.
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Specializing in Lake Anna, Virginia Real Estate-Resident since 1992-Quality Service-Local Knowledge-Multi-Million $ Producer-Representing Buyers & Sellers- Homes & Land-Investment-Commercial
Lake Anna is a real estate market unto itself. Working with a REALTOR( ) that has the expertise not only about real estate but about Lake Anna and the surrounding area is very beneficial. My years of selling real estate at Lake Anna and the personal marketing plan I implement will make your selling experience a productive one. If you are thinking of buying a place at Lake Anna my knowledge of the market will ensure that we find the right spot for you. By keeping current on new technologies I can put those tools to work for you along with my enthusiasm and love of Lake Anna.
Buying and selling properties in a lake community is a different process than when I was an agent in Northern Virginia. I learned about drain fields (perc, alternative septic systems), wells, common areas, access vs. waterfront, water view and seasonal water view (and sometimes a "how can they call this a water view"), reputable builders, lenders, home inspectors, handymen, painters, and settlement companies. Remaining knowledgeable regarding all facets of the local market is paramount to providing the best possible service to my clients, both buyers and sellers.
I know how important it is to keep taking courses, reading as much as I can about real estate, and living up to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. As a member of the Grievance Committee at my local Board I learn about the intentional and unintentional mistakes that can happen. I've found that if you are doing something you really enjoy, and I really do enjoy real estate, you want to do it well and are enthusiastic about being aware of changes and staying as current as possible.
It was fun to explore the Lake Anna area when I first started here over 12 years ago. In doing so it really made Lake Anna feel like one big neighborhood to me even though the lake is 17 miles long and has over 270 miles of shoreline. Now, with over 120 subdivisions around the lake it is more important than ever to KNOW THIS MARKET.
That's why I feel it is important to keep on taking courses, reading as much as I can about real estate, and living up to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. As a member of the Grievance Committee at my local Board I learn about the intentional and unintentional mistakes that can happen. I've found that if you are doing something you really enjoy, and I really do enjoy real estate, you want to do it well and are enthusiastic about being aware of changes and staying as current as possible.
When you love the place where you live and work it makes it easy to be enthusiastic. Working with sellers here at Lake Anna is a treat. The same goes for working with buyers. When you're familiar with the 120+ developments, their amenities and location it really helps to be in a position to make the best use of a buyer's time.
Having moved extensively to places as far away as Alaska, Italy, Somalia, Puerto Rico, and Texas I well understand the thrills and chills of relocating. I work hard to make the process as painless as possible. Years of personal experience combined with professional experience contribute to my ability to work successfully with sellers and buyers whether their move is going to be long distance or just around the corner.
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Dear Toni,
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and compliment your agent, Kate Elim.
Our first meeting, the listing presentation, impressed us with her knowledge of the area, the competition of houses in our price range for sale on the lake, the research information she had compiled on our property and her detailed plan for selling our home at a price satisfactory to us.
As we are told every day by the media, the real estate market in the U.S. is in deep trouble with rising interest rates, a glut of houses for sale and foreclosures abound.
To our surpise and joy, Kate presented a contract close to our asking price fifteen days after the listing date (September 5 and September 20), which after a minimun amount of negotiation and with her guidance, and advice the items in question were resolved. There were a number of routine contingencies, which needed to be resolved. They required a plumber, an electrician, a roofer, septic, well and termite inspectors for which Kate contacted the various tradesmen and coordinated appointments to remove the contingencies. As we live in Florida, Kate's involvement made it unnecessary for us to make another trip to Virginia. She also set up an appointment with a settlement attorney who we used for the closing.
Kate is an agent who works for her clients to fulfill their goals and is always available to them. She is an agent who is a valuable asset to your brokerage and one we would refer our friends and neighbors in the area to. Kate is a true professional and a tireless worker.
Sincerely, John and Lois Van Horn
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When an agent functions as well as Kate did, it is very hard to find areas for improvement. She is a seasoned veteran. Her greatest strengths were marketing, advice, and value of our property. Very professional.
Charles Billak, former REALTOR
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Carol and I cannot possibly find enough words to adequately thank you for the process you guided us through. You have been so gracious when we have dragged our feet, never once did you try to push us to a decision. From the time I talked to you at the 1998 Capitol Expo Center Boat Show you have been our friend, guide, and process partner. You were not dismayed that we took side trips to Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Gaston, and Kerr Reservoir. We did keep coming back to Lake Anna. It was where we felt most comfortable.
The day of our closing, I counted as our eleventh trip to Lake Anna. You were with us on all but two of those excursions. You more than did your part, and I am thankful also that you kept within our price range. You listened to our wants and took us to some wonderful houses.
Thank you for both your friendship and wonderful professionalism!
Sincerely, Samuel E. "Ed" Stone March 2001
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We had a very difficult and complex closing. After leaving the area, Kate was very responsive in representing and tracking our interest.
Gerald W. Hoskin
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