Noreen Hartkern,
REALTOR * ENTREPRENEUR * FOUNDER
(20+ years experience)
- Sourced from Zillow 2018
- http://www.zillow.com/profile/SmithMountainLake/Reviews/
- Noreen Hartkern is PROUD to be a Zillow 5-Star Agent Since 2010
Million Dollar Sales Club
Specialties:
SELLERS AGENCY AND BUYER’S AGENCY, WATERFRONT, SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE WATERFRONT HOME AND LOT SALES, Real Estate Coaching and Consulting, Commercial R.E., Home Building New Construction Specialist
If you are looking for a house or land to build your house CALL Noreen. We did and could not have been any more happy with the service she provided us with. Numerous trips out to properties, emails,phone calls and text messages Noreen made sure we had all of the information needed to make a good decision and I am happy to say that we will soon be building our lakefront home on the land we purchased with her help. Thanks Noreen!!!! Paul & Debbie
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We had our house for sale by owner after dealing with different agents over 3 years. Noreen called us and asked if we would be willing to talk about her selling our house, selling but not listing. She came to us and previewed and within a week she had a client who had interest and made an offer. We countered and they accepted and she helped us with the inspections and mundane requirements before settlement. Noreen kept us in the loop on all steps of the sale. Very knowledgeable and caring. I’ve already recommended her to friends at the lake
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If your Dream is to have a Home at SML, or in the beautiful surrounding areas, there in VA, I would Soooo recommend that you CALL NOREEN HARTKERN!! She is beyond the word REALtor, and is truly a successful & respected Professional in her own right! Her Knowledge and Intuitiveness in matters about the Lake, Homes, & How to Negotiate it All can not be beat! (And she knows All the right Contacts in this area, as well:). While doing her daily homework for you, she understands the Power of “meant to be”, and doesn’t give up until she helps bring you to your perfect new Home.. Every step of the process she is there for You, with Heart & Soul… and she will make you laugh with her quick sense of humor, making this sometimes “unknown territory” a Fun and exciting process! I cannot say enough about why she should be Your “Go To” Realtor, if your desire is to reside in the SML area ?*?*?*?*?*
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We were referred to Noreen and were very happy. She is very easy to work with and knows the lake well. She also kept us in the loop during the whole process which really helped with our anxiety as first-time home buyers.
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We contacted Noreen to help us find find our lake house after reading her reviews. They are all true! We couldn’t have made a better choice. She responded to our emails quickly and helped us come up with a long list of properties to look at. We were very comfortable with Noreen from the very beginning. She knows the area and after looking at a couple houses, she was able to help us narrow down our list so we had time to look at the good stuff. By the second day, we were ready to make an offer. We hadn’t been pre-qualified yet and she was able to find someone from a local mortgage company to do that on a Sunday morning. We did not end up getting that house. Before we came to look again, Noreen suggested a house we hadn’t considered so we added it to our list. It turned out to be the one! Her great negotiation skills helped us get a price we were comfortable with. The whole process was very smooth thanks to Noreen’s expertise and we able to close less than three weeks later. Noreen was wonderful to work with and we really enjoyed spending the time with her. We would definitely recommend Noreen!
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Referral Agency is one of Noreen’s hidden talents. When I asked Noreen if she could help my family and I relocate to Florida by recommending an agent there, she went ABOVE AND BEYOND. The best way that I can describe is it, is that Noreen CONNECTED THE DOTS SEAMLESSLY. Unbeknownst to me, she was LISTENING…. Noreen was paying attention and taking copious notes on our every need, want, and desire. Not ONLY did she introduce me to an agent in our new county in Florida that hailed from New England—my home state—but she also researched that this agents’ children had attended the private school that my son was going to apply to for the Fall. It was as if she guided us to Florida with kid gloves and handed us off to the perfect tour guide. Noreen is not just a real estate agent…she is a RELOCATION EXPERT!
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We first met Noreen in 2010 when searching for a vacation home on Smith Mountain Lake. Noreen impressed us with her intimate knowledge of the lake and served as our buyers’ representative. Noreen worked hard to find us a turnkey home within in our budget. When it came time to put our house up for sale this Spring, we did not hesitate to list it with Noreen knowing that she would pull out all the stops to sell it quickly for a fair price. While coming up with a listing price was not an easy decision, Noreen took the time to discuss our expectations. As it turned out, the price was not too high or low. Noreen’s experience in the local marketplace proved invaluable. While we listed our house in February, Noreen advised us not to expect much activity until May. We had a contract shortly after Memorial Day and closed prior to July 4th. The little things that Noreen does while helping you purchase or sell a home make a big difference. (We relied heavily on her as our permanent home is over six hours away.) Most importantly, Noreen is always very responsive and constantly keeps you updated. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home at SML.
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My wife and I contacted Noreen in hopes of selling our waterfront lot at Smith Mountain Lake. Noreen visited our lot and pointed out that the market was saturated with lots for sale and that ours have some challenges in getting top dollar. After consulting her, we decided to build on the lot and asked for recommendation on a good builder in the area. She promptly suggested a builder would did quality work and good prices. We contacted the builder and we are now on our way to building our retirement home at Smith Mountain Lake. Thanks Noreen for the knowledge and wisdom in helping us. We have two couples who might also want to buy at the lake in the next few years and have already told them that Noreen is the go-to real estate professional to work with. Thanks for all you do, Noreen. we greatly appreciate you. Rick and Cynthia Butler
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After doing a lot of internet research on potiential areas to purchase a vacation home, and one visit to Smith Mountain Lake, we decided this was the place for us. We are not ususally spontaneous people, but the beauty of the lake and surrounding area and mountains drew us in. We didn’t know anyone in the area which was intimidating. So the only way we had to pick a realtor was by doing research on the internet. After reading so many positive reviews of Noreen we decided to email her. From the first email all the way through to the end, Noreen was super responsive to our emails, calls and even texts. We love that she was so reponsive through texts especially as that was the easiest communitiation for us. I love Noreen’s laid back style. We felt totally comfortable and at home with her from the first meeting. Noreen quickly made us feel at ease. She treated us like family, not just like clients. I truly feel we have gained a life long friend at the lake, not just a lake house. Our budget happened to be on the lower end of the range for lake front property. The first couple visits were enojyable as we got to hang out with Noreen, but we weren’t able to find exactly what we wanted. I have trouble making decisions and was kind of hoping that somehow after hearing our preferences Noreen would be able to call us and say she’s found “the one”. Well that’s just what happened. Noreen found the most perfect house for us, an amazing house especially considering our budget. She contacted us right away and we rushed to see it. I’m the kind of person that has to really think things through and not make hasty decisions. I really appreciated Noreen’s gentle encouragement to give me the confidence that we were making the right choice in buying this house. She was also very patient in letting me take the time I needed to visit it multiple times in a weekend and make sure I was making the right desicion. I do not like to feel pressured into a decision, and I loved how Noreen never made me feel that way. If Noreen had not encouraged us to see this house, I know we wouldn’t have bought it. I dismissed it after seeing it on the MLS. But thank goodness we had a realtor that knew what we were looking for and urged us go see it. Noreen was also an excellent negotiator and was able to get us an excellent deal under the asking price. We were really happy with her ability to close the deal and get the things we wanted out of the deal. It’s obivous she’s done this for a long time and her experience is evident. I would absoluetly recommend Noreen to anyone looking for a SML home. She will take great care of you no matter your budget. Her knowledge of SML and the area is extensive and I loved talking with her over lunch about all things SML. I truly enjoyed our house hunting weekends because she never made them feel rushed or stressful or pressured. It felt like we were just coming to town and hanging out with a friend. If you are reading this, please don’t hesitate to contact Noreen! She’s a hard worker and will help you realize your SML dream too!
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Noreen was more than helpful in finding a one level home to fit our needs. She was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of a home, if it was the shingles of a roof to the foundation. Noreen was also an expert in selling our home. Our house was on the market for only 9 days. The buying and selling was quite involved and complicated, but we had an agent who was on the ball. Noreen is honest and very personable. We would recommend her highly!
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Noreen is wonderful! She works so hard and gives 110% of herself to make sure that you are completely happy! We love Noreen, she is the best REALTOR ever!
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Noreen worked hard to find a buyer for my Dad’s house on Smith Mountain Lake. Her knowledge of local listings and sales was absolutely spot-on in getting the best price for my Dad. That local knowledge was essential in determining the listing price and then in the negotiating that followed. Noreen is the best. She was responsive–always answered calls and e-mails promptly. And I appreciated her honesty. This was a difficult sale, and I always knew where we stood. She’s honest, a hard-worker, and knows the local markets. No one will work harder for you than Noreen.
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09/06/2014 – wer4dajazz
09/04/2014 – chobee1991
I have had the pleasure of Ms. Hartkern’s help for several real estate transactions. She is highly detail oriented and completely thorough!
She is a great agent to have on your side!
We are writing to express our sincere thanks to real estate agent, Noreen Hartken, who represented us in our recent sale of an estate property and purchase of a single-family home at Smith Mountain Lake. Noreen guided us through the entire process of searching for a home to purchase, making the offer, and closing the deal. In addition, she helped in all aspects of our selling a property such as arranging for repairs to be completed to meet contract requirements. We credit to her for a smooth, stress-free sale and home-buying experience. Noreen is professional, savvy, and knows the lake property inside and out. To reiterate, we are nothing but pleased with Noreen Hartken and her expertise, and we highly recommend her to everyone.
Carol and Ashley Ortiz
08/21/2014 – mcbrains
We were coming to Smith Mountain Lake for the first time to look for a second home. Although we had never been to the lake before, Noreen asked about our interests and “requirements” before we arrived. We had never lived on a lake, didn’t normally frequent a lake, nothing. No experience whatsoever with a lake or lake property. The first time we visited, she had a whole days worth of homes to visit. She is extremely friendly and we hit it off right away. After learning what we liked and what we didn’t, she was more selective in the homes to show us the next time we came. Each visit we became better acquainted with Noreen and eventually it was more like coming to spend the day driving around and looking with a friend rather than just hunting for a house! We came and hunted about 5 different times in 2013, but just held off over the winter. Ever since before the first visit, Noreen had customized a weekly email that would send us a link to the listings that met our requirements so we could keep on top of things. We had almost stopped looking when in the spring of 2014 Noreen let us know that she had the perfect home for us. Better yet, it was right next door to her! We came and looked at it, loved it and the location and Noreen was right there through the whole process for us. Buying a home in an area where you can only get to for short periods of time is difficult, but Noreen was a lifesaver and helped us through it. She continues to be a close friend and wonderful neighbor.
Noreen has lived on the lake (in different places) for over 17 years, so is very knowledgeable about everything Smith Mountain Lake. She is also very familiar with where you do and don’t want to go to get what you want. She was extremely flexible with her schedule and would bend over backward for us. When you are picking a realtor in a new location, it sort of like pot luck on who you get the first go around. I chose Noreen because I had seen a video that she made to sell a home. She filmed it from the lake on a her boat. I thought that was very creative so gave her a call. I am so glad that I had picked Noreen for this adventure. I can honestly say that it is very possible that had we not found Noreen that we would not have continued our “hunt” for a place at SML. Her energy and personality just made us want to live there!
Thanks Noreen! We can never thank you enough for what you did for us and our family.
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Smith Mountain Lake | Virginia Real Estate
Noreen Hartkern was my Realtor When I Bought My First House…I Had A Wonderful Experience! And A Lot Of Fun! All I Can Say Is Thanks Noreen! Billie Raper, Executive Chef Hotel Roanoke
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Noreen,
I wanted to send a quick note and say Thank You! We had a great week at the lake and look forward to many more!
You did a great job listening and helping us locate the right property for us.
Once we get the place a bit more spruced up we’ll have to have you over!
Best Wishes
Pete & Erin M.
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Thanks for the incredible service, Noreen. You’re good!!
Brad and Paula G.
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Noreen, I am just stopping by to write to see how you are doing. Ashley and I are doing well and still making our house “us” we still love it and enjoy it more everyday! Look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Branden Robertson
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Dear Noreen,
Thanks for being such a great Realtor as well…. you are the best! We will have you over in the summer when the dock is done to finally celebrate…. Talk to you soon I am sure….:)
Thanks again for everything,
Donna and Bernie C.
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