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" Dorothy was an amazing person to work with! First time home buying couldn’t have gone as easy as it did without her! Helped in every possible way she could have and always responded no matter what time of day or night it was! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home, and I promise you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Dorothy!! "

- Mike

" Dorothy has been great to work with on both selling our home and buying our new one. She's been with us every step of the way. Always super easy to get in touch with (so important for a big event like buying property). "

- Ellen Ford

" Buying a house in this current "seller's market" is daunting. Buying one sight unseen can be downright scary! I moved from CA to VA to be near family and with housing prices as well as interest rates quickly rising, I wanted to buy a home prior to moving. Dorothy made, what could have been a very stressful situation, a fun, exciting, albeit challenging adventure. I made an offer on three homes and every time there was a bidding war, two of them hot and furious. Dorothy's honesty, knowledge of the market, negotiating skills, tenacity and professionalism impressed me right from the get-go, and I felt completely comfortable following her lead. She always asked what I wanted to do as we battled through the bidding contests, but I quickly learned she knew exactly how to negotiate, so I simply trusted her advice. In the end, I got the home of my dreams! Whether you are buying or selling, I cannot recommend Dorothy more highly enough! "

- Kim Wynne

" Wonderful experience. Answered all my questions and always returned my emails and texts promptly. Will certainly go to her again for any realty needs. "

- Lee Cox

" Working with Dorothy has been great. She is responsive to questions and consistently reassuring us. She wants to help us and guide us in this process and we appreciate her. She values her clients and goes above and beyond in her work. "

- Alana Meadows

" We had such a wonderful experience working with Dorothy. She was patient, attentive, and truly listened to what we were looking for. After looking for awhile, she was able to help us find our forever home. Her professionalism and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend her to anyone searching for their dream home! "

- Donald Horsley

" Dorothy is simply amazing, really goes all out to sell your property. Would definitely recommend her to anyone needing a realtor. "

- Tracy Camden

" Dorothy is a highly recommended realtor! Her years of experience and knowledge in the industry gives any client an advantage in a competitive market! "

- Rhonda Holt

" Dorothy we want to thank you so much for helping us sell our home. Your encouraging words, professionalism and going the extra mile. You were there for us every step of the way. We are so glad we chose you to list our home and will definitely recommend you to our family and friends who may be selling or buying a home. Sincerely, Kenny & Janet "

- Kenneth Tidwell

" Dorothy was a wonderful realtor to work with. She was always available when I needed her. Whether it be: her knowledge, time, or advice, she was always willing to help me in any way possible. I was a first time home buyer and she made the process very easy on me. She was always easy to talk to and available to answer any of my questions quickly. I would absolutely recommend working with her! If I ever need a realtor in the future, I hope that I will be able to work with Dorothy again. Thank you for always being patient with me Dorothy! "

- Latisha Husted

" Dorothy was very helpful, informative, and overall great to work with. She is a hard worker and very knowledgeable which helps make her great at her job. She is awesome! "

- Kayla & Anton

" My husband and I were looking for a home in the Franklin County Area. Dorthy had a 45 minute drive to our area, we found our forever home in Hardy Va. There were some issues with the sellers side. The closing was moved several times. As we were ready to throw in the towel, Dorthy encouraged us along with Jessica at First Title, which worked very hard for our closing, to not give up! Finally it all worked out! We are in our forever home which we Love! Highly recommend Dorthy as a realtor! "

- Shelby Wyatt

" Dorothy is GREAT! She took us to MANY houses and ultimately found our dream! Top shelf! "

- Brady Wentlandt

" Dorothy was amazing! We met her as the representative of the first house we viewed and she readily agreed to arrange for us to visit all the other houses we wanted see. Ultimately, we decided to buy the house we saw first, and she represented the sellers and us. We were visiting from out of state when we made our offer, and she helped us negotiate and conclude our sale quickly. We always felt that she was fair and would highly recommend her to others. "

- Meghan L Lochner

" I honestly can't say enough about Dorothy, so professional and highly knowledgeable of her craft. She is honest and a straight shooter, which is a rare commodity in today's world. And that's just part of it , Dorothy went so far and above any real estate agent my wife and I ever worked with, no other has even been remotely close. And I can't stress this enough , I would recommend Dorothy to my best friends family or anybody that I knew that needed a realtor, and I don't say that lightly. The best thing of all that came out of this aside from buying our home is that my wife and I consider Dorothy a close friend. It's been truly a great experience working with Dorothy, can't thank her enough. "

- Patrick Hand (retired)

" My wife, Beverly and I, met Dorothy during our process of finding an agent who could assist us in locating property upon which we could build a home. Her knowledge and expertise earned our confidence very quickly. However, Beverly and I soon realized that buying a home already built was our better option. There also, Dorothy was very helpful as well as patient with us throughout our journey. Our budget was limited and we had specific needs that you don't find quickly in moderately priced homes. Her high energy and personal interest in us to keep us informed throughout our jjourney was unwavering, and she always returned our calls asap among other clients we knew she had. She was a good time manager, but she was not all about sales. Her observations and recommendations among homes we saw let us know she was one of integrity and trust. In the end, she helped us have a smooth transition throughout the closing process of both the sale of our home and the purchase of our new one. We give her a high recommendation of 5 stars. We know you will be blessed to have her as a team player along your new real estate journey. "

- Bruce Barrett

" As out-of-state buyers, we relied heavily on Dorothy's expertise about the market and area. She listened to what we were looking for and was very forthcoming about pros and cons of our chosen property, allowing us to make an informed decision. Any time we had a question, Dorothy returned with a reply right away. At one point in escrow, Dorothy saved the day with her negotiating skills! Since the close of the sale, Dorothy continues to provide contacts for professionals in the area and acts as a liaison to the previous owners with any of our questions. After this process, I would easily recommend Dorothy Stolba as a realtor. Her personalized service and attentiveness to client needs made our transition to Virginia easier. "

- Elizabeth Hicks

" I’ve been following Dorthy since she’s been with Divine Fog and on with the new company she works for now.She really put you first buyer or seller and she gets the job do with ease.And,I’ve been in the shoes of buyer and seller and she never let me down or her company.So, to the buyer and sellers no need to wait or look around Dorthy is the best choice.Call her now no need to look around.Hands down the best! "

- Joseph Brown

" Dorothy was a stellar realtor and we will definitely be recommending her to friends and family in the future! She was readily available whenever we had questions and was very informative. If she didn't know the answer, then she would do what she had to do in order to figure it out. Her energy was upbeat and supportive, which was so nice to experience as first time home buyers. You can tell that she is dedicated to her job and her clients and truly enjoys what she does. We can't thank her enough for her vital role throughout the whole process! "

- Rachel Watkins

" My wife and I made a move from out of State to Virginia. We had a long list of requirements, and only passing knowledge of the Area. Dorothy showed us many many homes before we found our home. She was patient and professional. We appreciated her willingness to go above and beyond. I highly recommend her. "

- Brian lueck

" Very personable and service driven. Highly recommend calling on Dorothy if you are looking to sell or buy. "

- Miles M.

" Dorthy was wonderful. She went out of her way to help me find a home to fit my budget and helped me in so many ways to get me through to becoming a home owner. She’s a great person and I will tell anybody when u want to buy a home call Dorthy. "

- Patricia Bryant

" She is the wonderful, professional and experienced.she is the best Real estate Agent.if someone need to buy or sell the Realestate believe me contact her she will give you best deal and she is very helpful. "

- Waqas nawaz

" WE WERE PURCHASING A HOME REMOTELY AND MET NUMEROUS CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY. DOROTHY WAS A RELIABLE SOURCE OF COMMUNICATION, RESPONSIVENESS, AND CALMNESS. SHE MADE THE PURCHASE AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE AND HELPED TO ALLEVIATE SOME STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING A HOME. HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THE HOME AND TO OUR NEEDS WAS UNMATCHED. DOROTHY WAS DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR REMOTE PURCHASE AND ACCOMMODATED DATES AND TIMES TO MAKE THINGS EASIER FOR US BEING OUT OF STATE. EVEN AFTER THE HOME WAS PURCHASED, SHE REMAINED ENGAGED UNTIL EVERYTHING WAS FINALIZED WITH THE SELLER. A GREAT WAY TO DESCRIBE DOROTHY IS "CLIENT-CENTRIC;" THIS SALE SHOWED HER ADAPTABILITY, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND COMPASSION. WE HAVE ALREADY SHARED HER CONTACT INFORMATION, AS WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER! THANK YOU, DOROTHY! "

- DRS. JOE & JENI WATSON

" My husband and I have had the privilege of working with Dorothy as our realtor when looking to purchase a home in the Appomattox area. While familiar with the general area we were not locals and lived about two hours away. In searching for a realtor my husband picked Dorothy from her agency Facebook page because he liked her creativity and her go-getter attitude. This initial contact was almost a year ago and its been a long journey because of coordinating the sale of our current home and finding the perfect new home. And she has been so patient and understanding the entire time. We cannot say enough about Dorothy's professionalism, true caring nature and extensive knowledge/connections. She brings all these qualities to the table for her clients, not just in the real estate transaction, but in the transition to their new home and community. Throughout the home buying process she has been extremely responsive, thoughtful and hands down works harder than any agent I know. Dorothy you have been instrumental in every aspect of our purchase. We appreciate how you helped us through the process. You are always resourceful and full of 'light and salt' in this world. Working with you has been a season of relationship building. Thanks for also recommending Bank of the James , Bianca Allison and Jamie Volosin and Absolute Title, Karen Seay. They have been as awesome as you. Your assistance brought these groups of people together that helped to fulfill a Gift from God....Our new forever home! Our heartfelt thanks, John, Lisa , Gage and Cole "

- Lisa Whited

" Dorothy was super helpful in finding us the the perfect home that fit all our needs .She really went to bat for us it was for sale by owner home and she agreed to do the paperwork for the previous owner to make this deal complete I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for home or for any of their Realty needs. "

- Nelson Todd Vaughan

" As a first time homebuyer Dorothy made the process much easier by lending a listening ear, being available day or night to answer my many questions and was very prompt in doing do. She always has an upbeat personality and a smile on her face, ready to help you find what you are wanting in a home. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home. "

- Julie Bartley

" Dorothy Stolba has to be one of the hardest working realtors I have ever meet. She is patient and understanding. She truly cares about her customers and has the ability to make us feel like she is family! I can wholeheartedly recommend her! She is the best! "

- Allen B. Gregory

" Dorothy was always positive and professional. She responded quickly to questions and requests. We were purchasing a new construction and lived in a different state, Dorothy watched over the details and made the experience less stressful. Her knowledge of the area also made the move easier. Thank you for being an excellent advocate! "

- Helen Freeman

" I can't say enough about Dorothy, and I am not sure that there is a word that fully describes her ability, knowledge, drive and determination to find us a home. Dorothy made herself available to us everyday on short notice when I contacted her that we would be coming to the area from out of state for 10 days to find that home. She was there to guide us through the whole process, from her excellent negotiation skills to up to our closing and beyond! Dorothy was always available to us with quick response times and was a great resource for other things that we needed in reference to our sale, such as excellent contractors, inspectors, etc. Dorothy has a treasure trove of excellent resources but let us decide who best met our needs to hire. I feel that Dorothy is not only an agent that I would personally recommend and use again, she has become a friend through this process. Thank you Dorothy!! "

- Lori VanDerveer-Hand

" Dorothy was wonderful to work with! She always made herself available to answer all of our questions (no matter how many we had), would offer us advice when needed, or would genuinely listen to our concerns/opinions. We would highly recommend Dorothy to anyone looking to buy or sell their home! "

- Micah Eads

" Dorthy is a great real estate agent and she is highly motivated to get the job done and also to put a smile on peoples face. Thanks, Dorthy. "

- Joseph Brown (Tailormade properties LLC)

" Buying our home or selling our home, Dorothy did it all for us! She is an amazing Realtor! She always went above and beyond. I consider her more than just our realtor, but a new friend as well. Thank you Dorothy for everything! We couldn't have done it without you 😊 "

- Donald and Lisa Boggess

" Dorothy Stolba is one of the best realtors we have ever dealt with. She has helped us with both selling and purchasing homes and she definitely goes the extra mile. She takes so much of the stress out of the situation. She is such a hard worker and has always been able to answer every question. She is great at what she does. "

- Rebecca Rosier

" Dorothy is amazing! She helped my husband and I find our dream home, as well as sell my previous home. She was super helpful and patient with us - answering all our questions as new(ish) homeowners / sellers, and reminding us that we would know when we found the right home for us. I would highly recommend Dorothy to anyone looking to buy or sell a house! "

- Shelby Griffin

" Dorothy is awesome !! She has helped us out on the buying and selling end . She is never to busy to help you with your needs day or night . She is straight forward and has lots knowledge about the business. The best part about Dorothy is that she gives the best advice. We have been very fortunate to have found her and we would recommend her to anyone. "

- Shalondra Barksdale

" To Whom It May Concern: I am not given to writing testimonials or giving glowing Internet reports on the services provided by various trades people or professionals. In fact, I am a bit weary of all the requests for this material. This is an exception, and I want you to take it quite seriously. And first, let me give you some background, which I trust will lend some measure of credibility to what follows. The real estate business includes many agents and operators who are either self-serving, or simply looking for “something to do.” I know this because I was in the business, myself. Thus it is to be expected that while the agent will handle all the “basics,” such as property listings, photos, open houses and similar, he or she may be less willing to go the extra mile when buyer objections are raised, or some presumed problem with the property arises. This is especially problematic if you are a seller who has already moved to a new location, and you need to rely on someone to handle problems when they occur, and facilitate and expedite the solutions. And that is where Dorothy Stolba makes all the difference. I learned about her from a family member who was a friend of one of Dorothy’s trainees. At the time, I was merely investigating the sale of my property, pursuant to a move out of Virginia in connection with my business. And I was not surprised when Dorothy called me, because, in the real estate business, “listings” are what it is all about. I told her that any sale would be at least months away, perhaps even more than a year. She was not deterred by this, and asked if she could visit to see the property for herself. I agreed to the visit, but insisted that my agreement by no means portrayed my willingness to put the property on the market immediately. She consented to that condition. Most remarkable about her visit was her attention to ME, as opposed to the property itself. There was no song and dance, no dog and pony show, about how she would market the property. She simply said, “I can sell this.” Thus I understood Dorothy not as an agent, not as a hired gun, but rather as a partner who took her proper place in my still fuzzy agenda to move to Maryland. My index of confidence in her was elevated, accordingly. Then at last, nearly a year later, I was finally ready to make the move. I had heard from her only occasionally, in the meanwhile, and then to ask only briefly how things were moving along. Consequently, when I contacted her to list the property, I would not have been surprised if she barely recalled who I was. But she did know, and what followed was a sales management campaign exceeded in scope only by the Allied plans to land at Normandy. Yes, I said “management.” Putting up signs, exploiting social media, and all such other activity makes a nice show. And everyone does it. But who will be there, for you, when buyers and their agents start their own campaigns to find fault with the property they say they want to buy? That’s where a “pro” really shines. Even though Dorothy has plenty of irons in the fire, she handles my account as if it were the only one she has. Her performance is above brilliant. And it is not just effort; she knows what she is doing. Thus the bottom line, for you as a seller or a buyer, is to expect a sense of confidence in Dorothy. And this confidence comes from three sources: the first is that she is a professional; skilled, courteous, knowledgeable, cool-headed. And the second is that she is morally honest and above any repute; she is trustworthy. The third? She is a person of good character, good will, and good nature; given to a sunny disposition. You’ll both like her and respect her. Every now and then, all of us have said we wished that “everyone” could be like some special “someone.” That’s Dorothy. Finally, two things. First: I have written this in anticipation that the closing of my property sale will go as smoothly as I expect. So, if you are reading this, it DID. Second: I will absolutely be available for a personal contact from you to verify what I have written above and answer any questions you might have. I may be reached at jsgeare@gsmts.com. Shoot me an email. By my hand and seal. John Scott Geare "

- John Scott Geare

" Very friendly and helpful, and answered all the questions I had. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who takes there job seriously. Always willing to go the extra mile. Have obtained her services for a land purchase and a house, and will call on her in the future if the need arises. Wonderful Lady. "

- Lee T. Cox

" Dorothy was so kind and professional! She made sure to get us a good house in our budget and things we also wanted in a house. Her response time was fast and she was always flexible at meeting us at new properties to look at! I loved working with Dorothy and I highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling! "

- Dustye Clark (Buyer)

" We are so grateful for Dot. She worked hard to find us the perfect home. She was patient and persistent throughout the process. "

- Taylor Murphy

" Great realtor, wonderful to work with. We moved from out of state and Dorothy was very generous with her time to help us explore the Roanoke Lynchburg region. We viewed a lot of homes before hitting the right one for us. Her expertise in negotiating, and her advise on home inspectors and title companies was invaluable. We feel very fortunate to have worked with her. Thank you, Lorrie and Brian "

- Lorraine Lueck

" Dorothy was so very helpful. Me and my wife really appreciated all of the help and support she offered. She was always quick to respond to any calls or texts and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable during this whole process. Cannot recommend enough! "

- Christopher Parry (Legal Analyst)

" Mrs. Stolba really put the time and effort into seeing that I found the right place. She was tireless in fielding questions, communicated promptly, and worked with me for several months - to my lasting benefit. Thank you Dorothy! "

- L. Darby

" Dorothy made me feel like she had my back. After the first time my fiancée met Dorothy she said Dorothy was someone who could be trusted. She was available and quick to respond to texts and emails. She is a friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable realtor. I'm very glad to have worked with Dorothy Stolba. "

- C. Rhodes

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