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Meet Betsy Gunnels, Charlottesville Realtor and Lake Monticello Realtor
Born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, Betsy Gunnels is a full-time Realtor who understands the importance of family. Married to her husband, Fred Gunnels, for 41 years, Betsey Gunnels raised five daughters in the Northern Virginia area before moving to Lake Monticello in 2000. Today, Betsy Gunnels, her husband and her youngest daughter, Maggie Gunnels, operate a successful Charlottesville and Lake Monticello real estate business together.
While growing up in Arlington, Betsy Gunnels attended York Town High School. Although Fred lived just a few blocks away from Betsy, he graduated from W-L High School. Following graduation, both attended Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Today, Betsy and Fred have been married for 41 wonderful years and are the proud grandparents of 7 grandchildren.
As life-long residents of Virginia, Fred and Betsy Gunnels have long been familiar with the Lake Monticello area. In fact, Betsy?s parents had been long-time residents of Lake Monticello. So, when Fred and Betsy Gunnels decided they wanted to live closer to Betsy?s parents, the decision to move to Lake Monticello was an easy one. Youngest daughter Maggie decided to join her parents in the move as well as in the real estate business.
After renewing her real estate license in 2001, it didn?t take long for Betsy Gunnels to establish herself as the best Realtor in the Charlottesville area. Not only has Betsy Gunnels sold hundreds of homes, which makes her the top producing Realtor in the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors and the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate III, she has also earned many awards and recognitions within the industry. Perhaps her greatest accomplishment is being voted Favorite Area Realtor three years in a row from 2008 through 2010 by The Rural Virginian?s Readers Choice Edition.
In addition to being a respected and productive Charlottesville Realtor, Betsy Gunnels is also actively involved in her community. Due to her strong desire to give back to her community, Betsy Gunnels is regularly involved in all of the following activities:
- Member of Fluvanna Rotary Club
- Sponsor of The Pet of the Week for the Fluvanna SPCA
- Regular participation in numerous golf fundraisers for organizations including the Fire and Rescue Squad and Habitat for Humanity
- Active participation with the Charlottesville MS Society Chapter
- Active with her church, St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Of course, it?s not all about real estate and volunteer work with Betsy Gunnels! As a nature lover, Betsy Gunnels can often be found outside enjoying an active lifestyle. Some of her hobbies and activities include boating, swimming, kayaking, tennis and biking. Betsy Gunnels also enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as cheering on the UVA basketball and Virginia Tech football teams.
If you are ready to learn more about Charlottesville or Lake Monticello real estate, give Betsy Gunnels a call. She will be happy to show you everything that she loves about the area that she is proud to call home!
Meet Betsy Gunnels' Family Real Estate Team
Family is important to Betsy Gunnels. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to those that no her to learn that she has managed to operated a successful real estate business for the past ten years with the help of her husband, Fred, and daughter, Maggie.
After moving from the Northern Virginia area to Lake Monticello in order to live closer to Betsy?s parents, Betsy Gunnels decided to renew her real estate license. Initially, Fred spent his time serving as his own contractor as he made additions and other alterations to the family home. As Betsy Gunnels? business grew, however, Fred decided to obtain his real estate license in order to assist his wife with her growing business. Today, Fred Gunnels serves as a valuable asset to buyers and sellers who need assistance with making repairs and interpreting the home inspector?s report.
When her parents decided to move to Lake Monticello, it didn?t take much to persuade their youngest daughter, Maggie, to join them. As a three-year graduate from Radford University, Maggie had spent much time traveling abroad before settling down in Lake Monticello. Thanks to her interest in other cultures combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, Maggie Gunnels has helped the family business remain on the cutting edge. Her strategic marketing program has increased exposure for the business as well as for her clients by taking full advantage of the power of the Internet. With the help of her virtual tours and a contact management system, the Betsy Gunnels Realtors are able to reach a broader base of potential buyers while also maintaining contact with interested buyers and sellers.
Like her mother, Maggie Gunnels is passionate about giving back to her community. Some of the organizations Maggie volunteers her time with include:
- Charlottesville, Virginia elementary school, where she puts her love of the Spanish language to work as she volunteers with English as a second language students
- Habitat for Humanity
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- SPCA, where she composes ad and photographs
The Betsy Gunnels real estate team is particularly passionate about the SPCA. In addition to the time that Maggie devotes to composing ads and photographs for the organization, Betsy Gunnels sponsors The Pet of the Week for the Fluvanna SPCA.
Fred Gunnels also has a long history of volunteer work and giving back to his community. Not only is Fred Gunnels a former middle school teacher, but he also volunteered as a softball coach and umpire for many years. In addition, he taught religious classes for many years at St Joseph?s Church in Herndon, Virginia.
Betsy Gunnels and her family team bring the same passion and dedication to their clients as they do to their community. Give them a call today so they can show you all that Charlottesville and Lake Monticello have to offer to you!
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