We have worked so hard gardening --as I like to call it -- we are cultivating our clients and planting seeds for the future. The market has been slow, but if you do enough plowing and raking, you can find clients. We have helped many find bargains that resulted from prices driven down by the large inventory and foreclosures. Foreclosures take a lot of time to "sow-up" the deal and close--so much of our free time is gone. This evening, I looked outside at the lake and tried 4 times to get down to our dock to enjoy the pleasant calm movement of the water. No deal - the phone kept ringing--thank God! At 10:30 p.m. I decided that nothing was going to stop me --left the phone on the charger, put on my clunky comfortable shoes and hiked down to the dock. As I sat on my favorite chair and looked up at the sky, there were beautiful stars smiling at me--I totally relaxed and thought isn't it great when the simple little things of life make you happy!
Sunrise over Smith Mountain at Smith Mountain Lake Virginia-
Are you an early riser and enjoy the peace and quiet time of early morning? If so, living at Smith Mountain Lake can offer you some fantastic morning sunrise views as the sun rises over Smith Mountain. See photo's below:
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Specializing in Waterfront property at Smith Mountain Lake and off water property in the nearby counties of Franklin, Bedford, Roanoke and Pittsylvania. 2007 Presidents Club, 2007 Overall Top Producer
For 2007, the team won the following awards for the Long and Foster Smith Mountain Lake Westlake Office: President's Club, Top Overall Producer, Top Sales and Listing, Team Units and Volume, and Top Producer Units. The team members consist of Wayne and Jo-Ann Van Vechten.
Wayne is an award winning sales associate for both Long & Foster and the Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®. While he specializes in waterfront properties on Smith Mountain Lake, his territory includes all of Bedford and Franklin Counties. He has over 15 years of negotiation and contract experience, critical of any real estate transaction. Wayne, in addition to a BS degree from the University of Maryland, holds many advanced real estate certifications. Wayne has earned the acclaimed GRI certification which is only awarded to a small percentage of sales associates after extensive specialized study of advanced real estate courses. Because many baby boomers move to Smith Mountain Lake, he also earned the Senior Housing Specialist designation. Wayne resides in Franklin County and is part of Long and Foster's VAN Team. Customers benefit by using this team because they receive the services of more than one REALTOR®, and don't have to wait for their questions to be answered. Wayne works in the Long & Foster Westlake Office located in Hardy, Virginia.
Jo-Ann is an award winning sales associate for both Long & Foster and the Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®. While she specializes in waterfront properties on Smith Mountain Lake, her territory includes all of Bedford and Franklin Counties. She has over 10 years of negotiation and contract experience, which are critical components of any real estate transaction. Jo-Ann, in addition to a BS degree from the University of Maryland and Masters Degree from John Hopkins University, holds many advanced real estate certifications. One such certification is the acclaimed GRI certification which is only awarded to a small percentage of sales associates after extensive specialized study of advanced real estate courses. She is also certified to be an agent for buyers and holds the ABR designation. Jo-Ann resides in Franklin County and is very active in community service. She is a member of Long and Foster's VAN Team. Customers benefit by using this team because they receive the services of more than one REALTOR®, and don't have to wait for their questions to be answered. Jo-Ann works in the Long & Foster Westlake Office located in Hardy, Virginia.
Wayne and Jo-Ann specialize in Smith Mountain Lake Properties and surrounding areas. They are experienced in short sales, government property sales, commercial and residential sales. Our business is diversified-- we work with first time home buyers to high end waterfront buyers. Our buyers range from 19 year old newly married couples to 70 year old seniors. We are patient and have sometimes worked with people 2-3 years before they buy. We believe in buying the right property the first time!
"The entire negotiation was classic representation of Buyer's interest by knowledgeable, creative and determined agents. We hearily commend the Van Team for their example of how clients should be served. Those lucky enough to be represented by them will end up extremely happy" Jerry and Fern Hale, Wirtz, VA
"Jo-Ann and Wayne went above and beyond to find us a home. We moved here from Main and it took us several months to find the right home. Jo-Ann kept in touch and helped us with getting a home inspection. We can't say enough about Jo-Ann and Wayne Van Vechten. If we decide to move into a larger home, Jo-Ann and Wayne Van Vechten will be the realtors we choose to sell our home and help us find a new home." Rick and Cindy Belanger, Rocky Mount, VA
"They were extremely innovative in finding the right property to meet my needs!" Norma Davenport, Roanoke, VA
"Excellent service and very efficient. I feel like they are family." Nick and Hazel Nichols. Roanoke, VA
"All I had to do is sign. They took care of all of the details and issues without us having to worry about anything." Michelle and Michael Weidig, Rocky Mount, VA
"...thank you for showing and selling one of our properties. You both are fast becoming two of the best REALTORs here at the lake...We need more REALTORs like you in our profession." JT Swindell & Heather Parks, REALTORs
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