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AboutSam Van Saun
Realtor
Growing up in Washington DC, Sam sat many an open house with her mom, a top-producing real estate broker on Capitol Hill. With a BA in Economics and Dance from Kenyon College and two advanced degrees, Sam has harnessed her considerable education, professional, and life experience into molding a career that reflects her passion for helping others achieve their dreams.
Sam spent many summers sailing the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers that surround the Northern Neck peninsula. Following graduation from college, she held leadership positions with various nonprofits, raising money for East African orphanages and overseeing international relief and development services. Sam’s concern for social justice and human rights issues extended to a research project that took her to the Middle East. After 15 years working in the nonprofit sector and traveling the globe, she relocated to Irvington and a home close to the sailing waters of her childhood adventures.
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Sam Van SaunQuestion & Answer
What is your favorite thing about Irvington?
I have lived in Irvington since 2012 and have
enjoyed visiting since 1996. I have several
favorite things about this area: sailing, kayaking,
chats with neighbors while walking the dog, the
constant natural beauty, and most importantly
the supportive and social community and
friendships which make it all the more fun to
live and work here.
What initially drew you to real estate?
My mom was a broker in Washington DC while
I was growing up and sitting many an open
house with her was my first introduction to real
estate. I love sharing this area with others, and
I enjoy assisting people through what can be a
difficult time as they transition from one home
to another.
How does your background bring a unique perspective to your work?
My time in international nonprofit field
work allowed me to engage with people in
different parts of the world with many different
backgrounds. I enjoy getting to know individuals
and learning from them. In return, I hope to
make their lives easier as they go through the
selling and buying process.
Why is relationship building so key to your success?
I am most interested in working with people
who have heard that I did a good job for
friends of theirs. As we go through the buying
or selling process together, my clients usually
become friends and I enjoy continuing those
friendships long after the transaction is
complete.
Tell us about your community involvement.
I currently serve as the President for the
Irvington Virginia Business Association
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ClientTestimonials
Encyclopedic, exhaustive knowledge of the local real estate market
We worked with Travis and Sam for over a year while we looked for our home.
Their encyclopedic, exhaustive knowledge of the local real estate market, both current and historic, were invaluable to us as we got to know the different neighborhoods and waterways in the area. Their organizational skills are top-notch; they worked tirelessly to put together extremely efficient days of showings (critical as we were coming from out of the area and had limited time available each trip) of properties that met our fairly specific criteria. They were willing to utilize their extensive network of local contractors and specialists to help us understand renovation implications for properties we were considering And their knowledge of the market and pricing, especially during this volatile period, was indispensable. Finally, it was a pleasure to work with them! We would highly recommend Travis and Sam and their team to anyone considering real estate in the area.
Energetic and Able Representative
Samantha was the 4th realtor with whom I had listed my house in Lancaster County. When Samantha listed the property she presented a fabulous marketing plan, a comprehensive market analysis, and an 'over-the-top' professional product (fabulous 'take-aways', drone photographic coverage, etc). Consequently the house sold ~ 30 days after being listed, despite the time of year being off season for that market. If you're looking for a great realtor that is both responsive, communicative, and comprehensive I have only, based on my experiences, one suggestion - Samantha Van Saun..... I absolutely suggest, when interviewing prospective agents to assist you on either selling, or buying, a house to consider Samantha...I doubt you will find a more energetic and able representative to assist you in the process.
Ours was not an easy sale with purchasers who constantly kept us on edge. Sam was very effective in gathering information and keeping us informed and calming us down when necessary. Because we live 3 hours away from Irvington, she saved us many hours of driving by responding to our calls for help for items "above and beyond". We are grateful to her.
Sam is friendly, focused, diligent in the conduct of her profession. She kept my wife and me on an even keel, was available when we needed her. She helped us through some rather tense t
She’s very patient. She’s professional in that she can remain neutral. She was also GREAT at managing multiple processes.
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