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Joelle van den Berg
SFR
Beverly-Hanks & Associates
Lake Lure Office
Email: joellev@beverly-hanks.com
| Office: (828) 625-8846 | Direct: 828-899-4536 |
| Mobile: (828) 899-4536 | Fax: 828-707-9434 |
| Alternate: 828-625-4536 | |
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Being born into a family with a rich cultural heritage was a wonderful gift. A history that for my Russian-Polish grand-parents and my French-born parents was one that included persecution was, for me, a beginning that introduced me to a world without borders where diversity is normal and the knowledge that nothing is more important than how we treat each other.
I’ve gotten the chance to live in many places, in the U.S. and in Europe. When my husband decided to retire early in 2002, we began to explore our options. We focused on the lifestyle we wanted and spent three years exploring. As many others will, we chose Western North Carolina. Why?
We love the sunshine here and the changing seasons. A bit of winter cold like a refreshing wind, the re-awakening of spring, the fullness of summer, and the long fall season with its bold colors. A little bit of this…a little bit of that.
The mountains are a luxury in themselves, what a sight to wake up to!
As newcomers we wanted to be sure that we would not be outsiders. There are many new residents here and that makes meeting and making new friends easier.
We wanted value for our financial investment.
I never forget that the selling of the house you’ve made your home, and buying a new place to make memories is both exciting and stressful. Remembering my own experiences, whether they were seamless or awful, helps me work hard to insure that my clients have the best possible experience.
Buying? I always work as a Buyer’s Agent. That insures my buyers that I am working for them and not as a sub-agent of the seller, NC’s default real estate position. Having thoroughly explored this region, I am familiar with its diverse offerings. Whether you are looking for a lake-house, horse acreage, or a cabin in the woods, it will be my pleasure to help you find the property you want. My appraisal backgrounds helps assure you that you will get value.
Selling? Selling is a partnership. We both have a job to do. I will make sure you have a thorough and accurate analysis of what your property is likely to sell for and an understanding of the current marketplace and your competitive position. I will market your property expertly using all the technological tools at my disposal.
My philosophy: We live in an inter-connected world that has thoroughly changed every business including real estate. Innovation is crucial and I am always looking for new ideas and new tools.
Education: Cum Laude graduate of USC business school. My first real estate career was as a certified residential real estate appraiser. I followed that with real estate licensure in NC and SC, Broker Certification, and finally Broker-in-Charge Certification. Because staying up-to-date is so crucial, I regularly attend classes beyond the yearly mandated CE classes. I am SFR (short sale and foreclosure) certified. Technology is changing real estate fast and I follow new trends closely. I am IT Certified.
I ran my own appraisal business, raised children and volunteered: Girls Scout leader, endless PTA functions, founding board member of Guilford County P.A.G.E., costume and make-up for Children's Little Theater. My husband and I are now involved with Habitat for Humanity.
I stay busy. I always have a new project! I love to read and rare is the day that I do not spend a few minutes reading either for pleasure or news or knowledge. I also reverse the process: I research and write my own blog for my website, DicoverLakeLure.com.
At eighteen, I back-packed my way through Europe. I still love to explore and find new places.
Learn much, work hard, love generously, and remember to laugh
Please visit my website: http://www.DiscoverLakeLure.com
