Brooklyn born, and Roanoke Virginia bred (since the age of 5), gave me the best of two different worlds.

I started in real estate July, 1981--worst market in recent history!! I quickly completed GRI and classes to become an Associate Broker. I then started teaching Principles of Real Estate, Finance, Brokerage, Continuing Education classes for a proprietary school for about 10 years. I was still selling and became a sales trainer for a major Roanoke firm. Now I sell and mentor.

I have  been actively involved in the Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS for over 25 years. I have chaired local education and Fair Housing Committees several times. I have been a member of several different education committees with the Virginia Association of REALTORS and have chaired  Fair Housing.

Fair Housing, Historic Homes, and all aspects of real estate and real estate education are my passions!

I want to share the benefits of my experience with buyers, sellers, fellow REALTORS, and all who need the information.

Barbara Delaney, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, ABR

Associate Broker

Park Place REALTORS, Inc.

445 Elm Avenue, S.W.

Roanoke, Virginia 24016

In 25 years, I have done a lot of different stuff! Raw land, gentleman farms, new construction, town homes, condo's, multi-family, "normal" single family,  one rural doublewide, and a lot of Historic Homes. Historic Homes and other unique homes with "Charm & Character" set me on fire! I love to write about them; I love to show them; I love to market them.

Writing ads is passion for me! I love the historic--lots of input for great ads. However, I can romance an ordinary place, if it has some redeeming qualities. There is no way that I can romance a "squatty little brick ranch" that is dirty and smells bad. There is a difference between "puffing" and misrepresentation! I don't want anyone to go into one of my listings and say, "The agent misrepresented the property"!

I enjoy working with both buyers and sellers. I like people who talk to me so that I can give them information that will help them make an informed decision with different options for them to consider!

My experience as an educator makes me love guiding first time buyers to a home that will suit them and their budget. Working with Seniors to help ease the transition pains of downsizing is equally rewarding. Then, helping people looking for historic homes, or homes that will have future historical value, for them, or the community,  is  also my passion!

No matter what my client's needs, I try to help them achieve their goals with special attention to them all.

I service all areas in the Roanoke Valley MLS and beyond, if I feel that I can handle it. If a property, or a buyer's needs, extend beyond my fields of expertise, I will refer them to a competent agent.

******Now here is a  new area of expertise for me:

In the past 3 years I have survived the remodeling of one floor of a 6,600 sq.ft. triplex, built circa 1920, while living in it. My 87 year old mother just moved in downstairs, after I supervised that remodel!

I need to add an additional designation--SOR--Survivor of Remodeling!

" Barbara first worked with me in 1982. Since then she has represented me, or, sold several of my properties in Old Southwest, a historic district. When I have questions about values in Old Southwest, I contact Barbara. I trust her judgment." Roanoke Appraiser

" Barbara Delaney brought extraordinary experience & professionalism to my real estate transaction. There were some difficult challenges that she navigated successfully. Barbara is extremely adept at creative problem solving and facilitating critical, sensitive communications to everyone's satisfaction. You could not possibly have your business in better hands!" Judith S.

"Barbara Delaney represented me in the sale of my property in the historic district. As an out-of -town homeowner, I was at the mercy of a realtor to monitor my property and to ensure that things were in working order. Barbara went way beyond the call of duty and treated my property as if it were her own.

I applaud your good judgment for seriously considering  Barbara to represent your interests!"-Carol S.

" I first met Barbara in 1992, when I was considering selling a historic home that I had painstakingly renovated. Other agents had given me very low estimates. Barbara's value was almost double the others. She both listed it and sold it--for a historic high in a historic neighborhood.

I then started investing in other properties, single family, but mostly multi. Barbara sold me countless properties and was my listing agent on others. Then I got a real estate license.

I can definately recommend Barbara as an agent. I used her to buy as well as to sell. Barbara writes great ads. She believes in marketing properties, not just putting them on a list!" --H.S.