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Why should you list with Witt Fogleman

November 30, 2010 by 2 Comments

witt fogleman realtors bedford lynchburg forest dmith mountain lakeWhy should you list your home with Witt Fogleman

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During the real estate boom, all one had to do to sell a home was to put a sign in the yard, take out a newspaper ad, and wait.

Today’s market is very different. While the Lynchburg / Bedford VA hasn’t been hit hard by the economic downturn, marketing your property has changed. Due to high costs and little to no results, advertising in print is/has died. Placing a sign in the yard is great advertising if your on a major road, but if your home is in a neighborhood signs do little other then alert the neighbors you are selling.

Why Witt Fogleman

  • You get two agents working for you for the price of one, Wendy Witt and Scott Fogleman co-list everything. Talking to one of them is like talking to both of them.
  • We are local, full time Realtors. We live in the area we serve. We shop and support local businesses.
  • Web presence- We advertise your home on every major Real Estate website. Your home will be placed upon Realtor.com, Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Keller Williams.com, our websites, and many others.
  • We are members of the Lynchburg Association of Realtors and the Roanoke Association of Realtors, giving your home exposure in both markets.
  • Enhanced listings on Realtor.com. Most homes are only allowed 4 pictures. Our listings have up to 25  pictures. The National Association of Realtors surveys show homes with 20 + images sell faster. Homes with more then 10 pictures have a 600% higher view rate then those with less pictures.
  • Our listings have virtual tours posted on Realtor.com, giving your home even more exposure.
  • We are Keller Williams agents. Keller Williams has been ranked by J D Power and Associates as their top Realtor Franchise. Listing with a Keller Williams agent means your home is viewed by KW agents around the world. KW uses the latest technologies to promote their listings.
  • Featured Listings on Realtor.com, we offer featured listings, meaning each time a person searches a one of our zip codes, one of our listings comes up.
  • Featured listings on Zillow.com. Each time someone searches your Zillow zip code or city, your home will be shown on the first page (some zip codes homes are rotated based how many listings we have).
  • Featured on Homes.com. Your home will appear on the first page of search results.
  • 2 agents, multiple website! Wendy and Scott have multiple websites to promote your home.
  • Open Houses- We do open houses! We will schedule an open house for your home.
  • We have an extensive list of buyers and investors. Many homes are sold without even hitting the market.
  • We volunteer and support area non-profits. We serve on boards, donate money and time to area charities.
  • We sold Millions of Dollars worth  real estate last year. And are off to a strong start this year.
  • NOBODY will work harder for you! If you want results, contact us!
  • Scott and Wendy are both SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resources) certified agents. We can help you even when you owe more than the house is worth.

If this isn’t enough, give us a call. We are always investigating new and different ways to aggressively market your home. Our goal is to get you the most money in the shortest time possible.

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1415 Longwood Bedford VA 24523 for sale!

November 26, 2010 by 1 Comment

1415 :ongwood rd bedford VA 245231415 Longwood Bedford VA 24523 for sale! Open Sunday March 20th 1-4pm

Come home to this Historic Colonial Revival Home. As you enter the foyer you are greeted by a grand staircase flanked by parlors on each side. Notice the original pocket doors as you walk through the main floor.The original hardwoods have a great patina and the rooms flow nicely. The main dining room has a nice fireplace and lots of space for you enjoy entertaining.

The large eat in kitchen has been updated and modernized. Look out the large windows with a view of the peaks or enjoy the trees on the 1.16 acre property.

Ascend the stairs to the second floor where three bedrooms (including a master bedroom). Where you have laundry and a nice landing area with bay window for reading or relaxation.

The third floor makes a great playroom or a good place for storage.

Outside, your in one of Bedford’s best neighborhoods. Close to shopping but siting on one of the two decks in or on the front porch gives you lots of privacy.

Not from Bedford? Visit Discover Bedford for more area information

Virtual Tour

Elementary Schools in Bedford, VA

4 Elementary Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per Teacher
Bedford Elementary School
Phone: (540) 586-0275
806 Burks Hill Rd, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 3-6 409 16
Bedford Primary Elementary School
Phone: (540) 586-8339
807 College St, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public PK-2 361 15
Body Camp Elementary School
Phone: (540) 297-7391
3420 Body Camp Rd, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public PK-5 169 19
Precept Schools Of Virginia
Phone: (540) 587-5423
1987 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523		 Private 2-6 11 5

High Schools in Bedford, VA

2 High Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per Teacher
Liberty High School
Phone: (540) 586-2541
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 9-12 940 18
Science and Technology Center
Phone: (540) 586-3933
600 Edmund St, Bedford, VA 24523		 Voc/Tech 9-12 0 0

Middle Schools in Bedford, VA

2 Middle Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per Teacher
Bedford Middle School
Phone: (540) 586-7735
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 7-8 475 16
Precept Schools Of Virginia
Phone: (540) 587-5423
1987 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523		 Private 2-6 11 5







Colonial Revival design, this historic home is over a hundred years (tax records say built in 1932, owners feel home is older). Many architectural features. Pocket doors, transoms, original hardware (including Butterfly Key), oak floors and stair case, and a Bay window on the second floor. Large front porch and two decks overlooking period era landscaping. Slate roof, new paint.

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Upgraded Ranch home In Bedford VA

November 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Living Room of 813 Pinecrest Bedford VA 24523Upgraded Ranch home in Bedford VA, convenient to town and 460.

813 Pinecrest Ave Bedford VA. All new plumbing and fixtures under and throughout the house installed by master plumber (only a few feet of original plumbing, found to be sound). This includes new drainage under the basement floor, under transferable warranty from AquaTech. Vinyl replacement tilt-in windows. Refinished gorgeous wood floors. Jacuzzi tub in upstairs bath. Top of the line high efficiency Lennox HVAC with variable speed air handler, under transferable maintenance plan. Roof is 1 yr old with ridge vent. Many updated light fixtures inside and out. Basement can be full apartment with kitchen, den with tray ceilings and recessed lighting, bedroom and 3/4 bath. Carpet on site for installation in basement. Many closets throughout; lots of storage!!

For more photos go to WendyWitt.com or ScottFogleman.com

For area information visit DiscoverBedford.com

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Elementary Schools near Bedford

4 Elementary Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per TeacherDistance (mi)
Bedford Elementary School
Phone: (540) 586-0275
806 Burks Hill Rd, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 3-6 409 16 89827
Bedford Primary Elementary School
Phone: (540) 586-8339
807 College St, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public PK-2 361 15 89828
Body Camp Elementary School
Phone: (540) 297-7391
3420 Body Camp Rd, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public PK-5 169 19 89830
Precept Schools Of Virginia
Phone: (540) 587-5423
1987 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523		 Private 2-6 11 5 137852

High Schools near Bedford

2 High Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per TeacherDistance (mi)
Liberty High School
Phone: (540) 586-2541
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 9-12 940 18 89843
Science and Technology Center
Phone: (540) 586-3933
600 Edmund St, Bedford, VA 24523		 Voc/Tech 9-12 0 0 375302

Middle Schools near Bedford

2 Middle Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per TeacherDistance (mi)
Bedford Middle School
Phone: (540) 586-7735
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 7-8 475 16 89845
Precept Schools Of Virginia
Phone: (540) 587-5423
1987 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523		 Private 2-6 11 5 137852
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McDaniel RD Bedford VA-Beautiful farm land w two residences.

November 23, 2010 by 1 Comment

2282 McDaniel Rd2282 McDaniel RD Bedford VA 24523

Beautiful farm land w two residences. One, is a two bdrm bungalow w great room, ML laundry, walk in shower, attached garage, very nice deck overlooking large yard, pasture & woods. Kitchen has island, all appliances. Tall ceilings, ceiling fan, easy one level living for mother-in-law suite or rental unit. Outside  access to large floored attic with windows is great space for storage/teenager. Second residence is 70% complete w sheet rock & appliances there for you to finish. Solid construction w dbl trusses. Energy-conscious design, built into a hillside for ultimate insulation. 2 bd/2 bath design, possible 3 bedroom. Floored attic w ample insulation & metal roof. Propane heater and heat pumps in both residences. Barn w truss roof system, electric & water. Great for feeding 2-3 horses. 18.64 acres with year round branch running through the middle of the property. Fencing in place. 5 bdrm septic serves both structures. A deal! Seeking investors, contractors.

To see more photos got to Wendy Witt.com or Scott Fogleman.com

To learn more about Bedford, visit DiscoverBedford.com

Elementary Schools in Bedford, VA

4 Elementary Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per Teacher
Bedford Elementary School
Phone: (540) 586-0275
806 Burks Hill Rd, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 3-6 409 16
Bedford Primary Elementary School
Phone: (540) 586-8339
807 College St, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public PK-2 361 15
Body Camp Elementary School
Phone: (540) 297-7391
3420 Body Camp Rd, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public PK-5 169 19
Precept Schools Of Virginia
Phone: (540) 587-5423
1987 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523		 Private 2-6 11 5

High Schools in Bedford, VA

2 High Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per Teacher
Liberty High School
Phone: (540) 586-2541
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 9-12 940 18
Science and Technology Center
Phone: (540) 586-3933
600 Edmund St, Bedford, VA 24523		 Voc/Tech 9-12 0 0

Middle Schools in Bedford, VA

2 Middle Schools found in the area.

School Type Grade Level Enrollment Students per Teacher
Bedford Middle School
Phone: (540) 586-7735
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523		 Public 7-8 475 16
Precept Schools Of Virginia
Phone: (540) 587-5423
1987 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA 24523		 Private 2-6 11 5
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Property values down, overall, in county

November 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

This is from the Bedford Bulletin. Read whole article as many areas have increased in property value-Forest, Boonsboro, New London, and around the town of Bedford showed an increase of 4%

Lake area falls the most; some areas see increase

By John Barnhart
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 9:51 am

Property values in Bedford County are going down.

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors learned, at a work session last week, the results of the real estate reassessment that was completed this year.
Don Thomas, of Wingate & Associates, told the supervisors that the company had assessed 47,000 parcels and the average value had decreased by 2.71 percent from last year’s taxable base.
This, however, varied a great deal according to the type of property and where it was located.
Thomas said that the firm looked at 5,000 agricultural parcels and there was virtually no change in their value. The 850 commercial parcels looked at increased by an average of 6 percent.
The firm looked at 39,819 residential parcels and their value dropped by an average of 4 percent. The Lake area saw much greater decreases. The 9,400 Lake area parcels looked at dropped in value by an average of 14 percent. The assessors looked at 3,500 waterfront parcels and they declined in value by 17 percent. The Forest, Boonsboro  and New London area, on the other hand, saw property values go up by an average of 4 percent. Parcels within roughly 1.5 miles of Bedford’s city limits saw a similar increase in value.
Thomas cautioned that these percentages are averages. A number of individual parcels varied from these figures.
If you believe that your property was incorrectly assessed, you have until Nov. 22 to speak with a Wingate representative. People who are unhappy about the results of this process can take it to the board of equalization, which will be appointed by the Bedford County Circuit Court, and will listen to complaints after the first of the year. People also have the option of appealing a board of equalization decision to circuit court.
During the regular meeting that followed, the supervisors heard from Scott Baker, who heads up the local Virginia Cooperative Extension office, on a planned reorganization of the Cooperative Extension.
Baker said that the reorganization is coming because the budget has been cut by $5.5 million.
According to Baker, the new organizational proposal was developed to ensure a stable extension program that can deal with a smaller state budget. It’s a hybrid model that uses regional offices and local offices that have reduced staffs. A locality can opt to keep its local office open, and opt to pay for personnel beyond what the state will fund.
Baker said that the Bedford area’s office currently has three extension agents, an administrative assistant and a nutrition program assistant. The nutrition program assistant is federally funded.
Under the reorganization plan, Bedford would have one extension agent.
Baker said that this reorganization plan has a 12- to 18-month timeline for implementation.

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101 Peakland Court Bedford VA- Bedford’s Premier Neighborhood

November 11, 2010 by 1 Comment

101 Peakland Court Bedford VA101 Peakland Bedford VA

Wonderful home in premier neighborhood. Attached garage, Tuscany tiled kitchen, sunroom, great floor plan and decks for entertaining. Main level has flow through LR, DR, wet bar, sunroom, deck. 3/2.5 with M/L laundry. Master with o/s WIC and bath, dbl vanity, garden tub, shower. Many built-ins: LR shelves and curio, Library/office shelves. Lower level has apartment, full kitchen, dining area, deck, family room, wet bar, 2 bdrm/2 bath. Updated paint, new landscaping. Bridges and walkways throughout property to garden house with electric and plumbing (w/ bathroom) and gazebo. Brick patio and walkways. Rock wall-raised garden spaces. Double decks, upper and lower with spiral steps.

Open Sunday November 14th 2010 2-4pm! Many more photos can be found here!

101 Peakland kitchenPeakland great room with cathedral ceilings

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Buyers Consultation

November 6, 2010 by 1 Comment
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A Buyers Consultation is the first step to buying a home in Bedford VA.

A member of the Witt Fogleman team will sit down with you and discuss your needs and wants. We discuss how you live, whats most important to you, what you need most in your next home, what type of homes you like, space needs, location, schools, land, financial commitments, the list goes on and on. All of this information helps us to get to know you, your needs, and wants for your next home.

Things to bring to your buyers consultation

Mortgage pre-approval letter or proof of funds if your paying cash- Do you already have a mortgage professional you like or have worked with in the past. Your Witt Fogleman agent can recommend a qualified mortgage professional if you need one.

A prioritized list of your home needs. Please have them organized by most to least important. It’s important to be realistic about your needs and your wants.

A list of your wants. Thing you would like but aren’t required.

During our consultation, we will review some properties and create a plan of action.

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Short Sales and Foreclosures In Bedford Va

November 3, 2010 by 4 Comments

Short Sales and Foreclosures in Bedford VAShort Sale Logo

If you looking to invest in real estate and your considering a Short Sale or a foreclosure in Bedford VA, then contact Witt Fogleman.
The Bedford, Lynchburg, Roanoke area has not been hit nearly as hard as other areas for short sales and foreclosures. This area didn’t have the real estate bubble that existed in other areas but needs less to say we do have several foreclosures and short sales.

Selling a Short Sale in Bedford

The difference between a short sale or a foreclosure on your credit could impact you and your family for many years. If your home goes to foreclosure you will have a hard time buying a new home, renting, purchasing an car, or getting credit for any purchase.

Negotiating a short sale can be very difficult and timely, there are many factors to consider including getting the right price, how the bank reposts your account, and potential taxes after the sale. You need an agent who understand the process and can help you all along the way. If your a seller, what are the implications of a short sale for you long term? We can help.

Purchasing a Short Sale or a Foreclosure

If your wanting to purchase a short sale, contact us. Short sales may not fit your particular needs or situation. During our buyers consultation, we will review all your needs and make the best recommendations.

Sometimes foreclosures can be a great investment, buying a property and having equity from day one is a great thing. However, there are pitfalls to buying a foreclosure. Having an experienced real estate agent on your side to help guide you o make good decisions. Ultimately every decision is up to you, but we will advices you and help you avoid the pitfalls.

Wendy Witt and Scott Fogleman are both SFR agents. SFR is a certification provided by the National Association of Realtors and stands for Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource.

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