Gorgeous hardwood floors, Great Room, first floor master bedroom, freshly painted interior, deep front porch & large deck, and secluded back yard.
3BR/2.5BA Single Family House
offered at $270,000
Year Built
2006
Sq Footage
2,240
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 partial
Floors
3
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
1.35 acres
HOA/Maint
$42 per month
DESCRIPTION
LAKE ANNA water access home in The Waters at Lake Anna. LOOKS NEW. Interior freshly painted with 3BR, Den, 2+ BA, (1st floor Master BR, breakfast room, beautiful hardwood and ceramic floors, open Great Room, and well-equipped kitchen with plenty of cabinets, floor to ceiling pantry, and Cornerstone counters. Huge front porch & deeded boat slip. Two car garage & paved driveway. LARGE 20 x 16 DECK. Community amenities: swimming pool, tennis courts, club house, and soccer field = A GREAT BUY.
There are a number of ways that I have used my blog to enhance relationships with clients, prospects, and my community. By e-mailing them posts that I have written about activities, businesses, and other topics related to Lake Anna they are able to continually learn more about the place they love, or hopefully, will grow to love.
One of my favorite things to do is to take pictures throughout the year and to share them. As many of our property owners are second home owners they may not get to Lake Anna every season. By taking pictures showing Lake Anna after a snowfall (which does not happen often) and writing about it they get to see the lake from a different perspective. The same at this time of year. In case my former clients were not able to be here during the peak fall foliage I am able to share that with them.
When I have written a post that deals with one of the local businesses I often email that as well, both to my former and current clients. This helps them get a better idea of what is offered here in the event they are looking for a place to eat or a place to shop. E-mails with links to the post and hard copies are given to the business owners as well.
New clients and prospects are encouraged to read my blog and I specify some of the posts that they might find informative and others that present a pictorial guide to Lake Anna and the surrounding areas. Posts are written describing plans for new development such as Cutalong, a proposed golf community on the shores of Lake Anna, as that is always of interest to residents and prospective lake owners.
Folks like to know about the different organizations, for instance the Lake Anna Busines Partnership and the Lake Anna Kayak Club, that have been formed. By sharing posts that deal with these, they have a better idea of what is offered.
Not everyone that inquires about Lake Anna knows exactly where it is and what else is in the vicinity. One of the posts that answered these questions, Where is Lake Anna? is part of what is forwarded to those wanting to know more about the location.
Sometimes I write about things that catch my eye such as an array of unique mail boxes. By noting the address of the homes I have then been able to get the names of the owners and mail the post as well as information on my blog.
Writing posts has opened up my eyes even more to the beauty of Lake Anna and I love sharing that with others. I know that it has provided new business for me and, I sincerely hope that it has provided a better sense of Lake Anna to its readers. I make sure that all of my marketing materials contain the address, that includes among other things my business card (on the back), my e-mail signature, all flyers, mailings, and advertisements.
Autumn at Lake Anna, Virginia is a delightful time...just like every other season!
Come see for yourself.
The view from the dyke three bridge which separates the two sides of Lake Anna. This photo was taken looking towards the private side. No matter which side of the lake you see, it is beautiful. This is a scene that is replicated over and over again from one end of lake to the other.
Dyke three is one of the favorite fishing spots for anglers with or without a boat. If you have not tried your hand at fishing here give it a try. You may be very happy with the results.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
The REBAR Camp, recently held in Northern Virginia, was highly successful from all accounts. Fortunately for those of us that did not attend, several attendees have posted about what they learned there. I'm re-blogging one of them but suggest you search for others as they are very informative also.
Have you ever been in a room with over 100 people who were DYING to share every ounce of information and knowledge they have with YOU? Who put a pause on their own learning to bring you up to speed with what they’ve already learned and have proven are successful techniques? If not, you’ve clearly never been to REBAR Camp.
There’s a community that exists in the real estate world that you should be a part of. It’s a family of people who have a different way of thinking, of communicating, of existing, and of growing a business. We’re like-minded. We like information fast, like our consumers. We crave new relationships, like our clients. We respond quickly when made fun of in a tweet (@DerekMassey…Go Yankees!).
As a Gen-Y-er, people often assume I innately know how to use any kind of technology – whether it’s teaching them to turn on the computer or using social media for their real estate business. Well, let me tell you…while you can stalk me all day long on:
Tuesday proved to me that I’ve only scratched the surface of the infinite possibilities out there, and that I better get back to work!
Heather Elias & Danilo Bogdanovic both are active agents and bloggers in Loudoun County, Virginia. But they do it their own ways. They’re both successful…for being exactly who they are, using their own voices to tell their own stories.
Jennifer Klaussen, Frank Llosa, and I are all agents and bloggers in Arlington County, Virginia. But guess what? We all have VERY different ways of talking about our local real estate market (and the kicker is that I live 1 block from Frank!).
Daniel Rothamel, The Real Estate Zebra, has taken personal branding and reinvented the concept. Who would have thought an animal could be so quickly associated with a real estate agent (or his lil’ gal baking in the oven). From the Zebra’s blog you get an idea of what he’ll be like if you call him up and say “I want to buy a house.” He is in person, who he appears to be online.
Why does this work? Because we’re all individuals, with different backgrounds, different experiences, different voices. We’re all different people. We have different things to say. So as a result, we attract different types of clients. And that’s ok!!!
The point of social media is to cultivate and enhance relationships, take your cyber friends and make them In-Real-Life friends, face to face. Build your network of fellow agents, attorneys, lenders, inspectors, etc. and bring that to the table when you meet new clients. Draw from their experiences to make YOU better.
#REBCDC was a full day of meeting cyber friends, who are actually people! People who are willing to teach you everything they know, to help make you better.
Some Takeaways:
For those of you who think Twitter is the equivalent of Acid Wash Jeans, cool now, but fading fast…you don’t get it (BTW- acid wash jeans were a fad I was never a part of, hello…I was born in 1984, by the time they were no longer cool, I was just learning how to dress myself). It’s a new way to share information quickly, engage in conversation, enhance relationships, and learn. If you’re not learning and growing, you’re dying, right?
Facebook is Google for stalkers. Meet a new agent you admire? Friend them. Stalk them. (Meet a rich/tall/dark/handsome man and want to know if he’s single? Friend him too. #justsayin…I digress.) But guess what? The person who gets your name from a friend, or finds you online, or sees your sign post in a yard – they’re going to want to know more about you too, without feeling pressured by yet another sales-y real estate agent.
Posterous is your life in pictures. Ever have one of those “I wish someone was here to see this” moments? Now all of your 1,000 followers and readers can be, with a simple email. This was one of my “to-do” items thanks to Derek Massey.
Pay it forward. Whether it’s helping to raise $1,000 for DC Central Kitchen, or teaching someone a profitable tip you just learned, helping someone else reach their goals will help you in the end. Ziglar said “I believe you can get everything in life you want, if you will just help enough people get what they want.”
And with that…I wish ALL of the sponsors (especially @TechChix for organizing), teachers, and friends I made at REBAR Camp DC the very best. A big THANK YOU!
Raga Elim Chief Adviser, Public Policy and Head of the Washington, DC Office Rio Tinto
This is from an e-mail I just received from one of my sons. These are the "little" things that make my life so rich and happy.
Raga sent me the upcoming schedule for his daughter's field hockey team and this is the message. Allegra is an eighth grader on the varsity field hockey team at her school. He knows how much we love to attend as many of our grandchildren's activities as we possible can.
This is day number one as a varsity player. When Allegra saw us on the sidelines she gave us a big grin. Believe me, we were as happy as she was and wouldn't have missed it for the world.
There are many material things that we can give our children and our grandchildren. Even more important than that is what we give of ourselves, love and time.
Real estate is a profession that calls on us to sometimes work seven days a week and 16 hours a day. Yet it is also a field that provides us flexibility.
Fortunately there are so many tools that we have at our disposal that enable us to work from many places other than our offices. Having the ability to receive calls, e-mails, and text messages while standing on the sidelines (that's where I usually am so I can click away on my camera) makes it less stressful. Clients and prospects are just a cell phone away.
Make the most of that flexibility and find a healthy balance between your work and your life.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
Out here, in the countryside around Lake Anna, the Halloween decorations may not be very plentiful but they sure are fun to see. I like the fact that people tend to use things they have around their place. Here are two examples, photos I took at one of the area farms.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
One recent morning on my way to the Virginia Horse Center down in Lexington I crosed one of the bridges here at Lake Anna and noticed this house. Although the fog almost obscured the house and boat house I could not resist taking a photo. I'm not suggesting folks slow down on bridges unless there is very little traffic as we have out here. Even then I make sure no one is behind me or coming down the road.
This is precisely why my camera sits comfortably on the passenger's seat within easy reach of my itchy fingers. I am lost when it is not there.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim,REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
One morning as I set out for Charlottesville, I passed Sturgeon's Creek Marina on the shores of Lake Anna. As I was driving by I glanced at the water (I always do) and noticed the fog and a couple of fishermen setting off. I turned around, pulled in, and saw that they were having a fishing tournament. Quite a number of boats were lined up ready to go. I took several shots and here is one of them.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim,REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, a Montana Democrat, have proposed extending the credit of $8,000 until April when the credit would be reduced to $6,000, then in July to $4,000, and in October reduced to $2,000 for homes that close in each successive quarter, ending December 31, 2010.
At this point there is nothing in this proposal that would extend the credit to anyone other than first time buyers and those that have not owned a home in the past three years.
However, there are other proposals being considered that would extend the current credit and include those with a higher income (amount to be determined) and perhaps to move up buyers.
With the September drop in new home sales, attributed to the end of the current tax credit for first-time buyers, more attention is being focused on these proposals.
Information compiled from Reuters, Associated Press and other sources.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
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If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Lake Anna, Virginia please contact Kathleen "Kate" Elim, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Hall of Fame. 
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