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Brenda Van Fossen | ||
location_on Lynchburg, VA — Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., Realtors, Lynchburg VA | ||
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Most of my working life (20+ years)has been in financial services--originally in insurance in a paralegal/compliance position at the company's home office, then a short stint as a mortgage loan originator, and for the past five years in real estate. My very technical background has been invaluable in dealing with all the forms and requirements inherent in a real estate transaction and in understanding the financial side of the transaction.
The metropolitan Lynchburg area is not really a metropolis. In Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, there are about 225,000. We have over 700 realtors who are members of the Lynchburg association so no one can afford to specialize. I do handle residential (including multi-family units) vs commercial. Interestingly, I have had a number of listings that are the older, historic types of properties although my personal home preference is very contemporary. I appreciate all styles and one of the main things I love about my job is getting to see all the beautiful homes!
Whether you're a buyer or seller, I can help you navigate through the sales or buying process. I maintain a list of referrals for mortgage lenders, home inspectors, insurance agents, lawyers or settlement companies, repair firms, etc. Just ask. If I don't have it, I will find out. The real estate firm that I work for, Dawson Ford Garbee, also has a mortgage company and an insurance company so we can provide one-stop shopping if desired.
I am fortunate to be associated with a firm that provides weekly training opportunities and a board that brings in nationally recognized speakers to provide seminars on varied real estate topics. Most recently, I completed certification as a Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource. Although the Lynchburg area has been fortunate not to experience a high foreclosure rate, I have been exposed to this market and now feel more confident to deal with it.
I am a Realtor in Central Virginia and work in the City of Lynchburg and the surrounding counties of Amherst, Bedford, and Campbell.