About Wayne and Jo-Ann Van Vechten
My Client-First Philosophy
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.
That said, in my experience as a real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.
This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.
So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home at Smith Mountain Lake or in the Franklin, Bedford or Roanoke County areas, please contact me.
Our experience and qualifications are as follows:
Buyer Agent specializing in Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding areas.
Long & Foster President's Award, Overall Top Producer Award-Westlake Office
Advanced Training, GRI, Accredited Buyers Agent, Senior Housing Specialist
Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS Plantinum Award
Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS Community Service Award
Retired Federal Executives and members of The Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association (FEIAA)
Bachelors and Masters Degrees