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Kathryn Curling Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certificate March 2010

Moneta, VA – Kathryn Curling with Lake Team Realty has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification.

The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.

The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.

Kathryn is an associate broker and has over nine years of experience in the lake area. Kathryn infuses her professional real estate services with energy, caring and a burning desire to keep truth, honesty and integrity on the table at all times.

Kathryn can be reached by phone at 540-588-8958, by email at Kathryn@SMLProperties.com, or through her website www.SMLProperties.com.

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The search can be daunting if you go it alone. I know this lake and many of the homes on the market. Start by going to the FOR BUYER tab. Look to your heart's content. If you would like to save your listings just log in and you can separate what you like versus do not care for at this time. E-mail or Call Kathryn to discuss.
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I can tell you about Smith Mountain Lake's 20,600 acres and 500+ miles of shoreline or... the great fishing, boating, and wildlife or... the pristine waters and mild climate or... our four glorious seasons or... our five challenging golf courses or... the great people and laid-back lifestyle... and our beautiful state park...but perhaps you already know about what makes Smith Mountain Lake THE place to live!

In that case, let me help you find the perfect Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate from which to enjoy it all! Whether it's a second Smith Mountain Lake Virginia vacation property, retirement haven, cabin, investment property, or simply a place to kick back and enjoy life, I can make buying Smith Mountain Lake VA Real Estate easier and more rewarding for you and your family.

Why Kathryn? Because whether you are buying or selling Smith Mountan Lake Real Estate, I am here for you - before, during and after! Moving to a new area, relocating to a new neighborhood or even moving from one end of the lake to the other can be a daunting experience. Selling a home can also be frustrating if you go it alone. It's simple. I work for you. I've done your homework. I can save you time, frustration and money. So don't waste a minute in your search for a lifestyle that takes you back to simpler times. Call today and let's start looking for your perfect Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Real Estate!

DEDICATION PERFORMANCE RESULTS
you can count on...

Testimonial from a Seller

Richard A Mundy
Daytona Beach, FL

Lake Team Realty
13860 Booker T Washington Highway
Moneta, VA 24121

RE: Kathryn Curling

Many, all too often, write to complain about service, but people rarely write a company to compliment someone; I will be that exception.

I recently needed to sell my waterfront house at Smith Mountain Lake. Having been a property manager of 450 properties and been responsible for finding properties for investors, as well as purchasing properties myself to
rehab, I am quite familiar with the process. I am also aware of the impact and importance of the use of current technology involving the web and other implements to help sell real estate.

In my research I was fortunate enough to find someone who met my criteria. I personally interviewed that person and was even more impressed with the methodology she used in selling property. That person was Kathryn Curling and in meeting her she impressed me with her techniques, knowledge and energy.

As it happened, then the real estate market took a serious plummet and it became even more difficult to sell any real estate, let alone one whose best use was as a second or vacation home. To make matters more difficult I then moved from Virginia to Florida for business reasons.

To make a long story short, in a difficult market and through other tribulations, Ms. Curling sold my house. Making the sale even more difficult was that it had to e sold as a "short" sale, which meant selling for less than the mortgage on the house. This is a very time-consuming and knowledge specific type of sale, and even though this was the first "short" sale in her career, she learned what she needed to know and liaised between the mortgage company and me to consummate a successful sale.

I cannot give enough praise to the diligence, the expertise, the integrity and the constant and accurate communication that Ms. Curling provided i this transaction. She earned every penny of her commission. Thank you Kathryn for a "job well done".

Richard Mundy

Testimonial from a Buyer

Kathryn helped us with the purchase of our first home. She asked all the right questions to find a home that fit our needs perfectly. She made the process smoother than expected by keeping us informed and guiding us every step of the way. Her expertise in real estate, knowledge of the area and advice was very valuable. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home. She'll take good care of you."

Madherleyn Torres
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Kathryn,

Just a quick note to let you know that it was a sincere pleasure working with you over these past few weeks. Joanne and I appreciate your professional approach, extensive knowledge of the Smith Mountain real estate market, and genuine interest in helping us find the perfect vacation home. Your ability to narrow the scope of our search to those homes that truly met our needs, coupled with your sense of fulfilling our vacation home requirements made the task of this search much easier. Joanne and I also appreciated your involvement after the sale in helping us become more acquainted with shops, stores, contractors, various local venues, and the area in general which all were much appreciated. You made our job of finding the right property easy and enjoyable. It is obvious why you are successful as a real estate agent.

BEST REGARDS,

Jack W.

Dear Kathryn,

I wanted to personally thank you for the outstanding service we received from you in our search for a lake house.

You were incredibly patient with all our questions and just such a pleasure to be with.

This new venture in our lives is an exciting one and we appreciate all that you did to make it happen. We definitely hope we will see you again and we promise not to ask about water depth or septic tanks!

Sincerely,

Joanne

Last update: 08/19/2011

Why Kathryn

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS: MLS/Technology Committee (Chairman 2007) Strategic Plannning Committee (2006), Staying Updated on the Local Issues and Development, Constant Real Estate Training, Boating, Yoga, Meditation, Study of Wellness and Alternative Therapies.

"I spend my time focusing on your goals, explaining your options, and providing the excellent service you expect...and deserve!"

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