Front Door Properties

Business Details

Trusted Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate Agents

Front Door Properties has been serving the Smith Mountain Lake real estate market for over 18 years, specializing in waterfront and water access properties. Our team combines deep local market knowledge with personalized service to ensure every transaction meets the highest standards of integrity and client satisfaction. With over $60 million in sales over the past five years, we prioritize treating each client's transaction as if it were our own. Our approach emphasizes transparency, creative financial strategies, and comprehensive market analysis to help clients make sound real estate decisions.

We offer concierge-level customer service, complimentary interior design consultations, and expert negotiation skills to protect client interests throughout the buying or selling process. Our focus on attention to detail and understanding of shoreline management guidelines ensures clients receive accurate property valuations grounded in current market conditions. As active members of the Smith Mountain Lake community, we leverage our extensive network to provide exceptional service to buyers, sellers, and investors in this unique lakefront market.

Services

Waterfront Home Sales Property Valuation Services Buyer Representation Seller Representation Interior Design Consultation Market Analysis Dock Regulation Guidance Shoreline Management Advice

Highlights and features

18 years of specialized experience in Smith Mountain Lake real estate
$60 million in sales completed over the past five years
Personalized concierge-level service for every client transaction
Complimentary interior design consultations for property preparation
Verified client reviews demonstrating consistent service excellence

What people say

Exceptional negotiation skills Deep market knowledge Personalized service approach Accurate property valuations Professional staging advice

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Services

Waterfront Home Sales

Specialized representation for buying and selling waterfront properties at Smith Mountain Lake. Our team leverages 18 years of local market expertise to ensure optimal pricing and terms. We provide comprehensive guidance on shoreline management regulations and dock requirements to facilitate smooth transactions.

Property Valuation Services

Accurate property valuations grounded in current market conditions. We analyze lake location, views, water frontage, and home features to deliver precise assessments. Our approach considers unique lakefront property dynamics that automated systems cannot capture.

Buyer Representation

Dedicated support for homebuyers seeking lakefront properties. We provide market insights, negotiation expertise, and property analysis to help clients make informed decisions. Our service includes guidance on financing options and property preparation considerations.

Seller Representation

Comprehensive marketing and sales strategies for lakefront property owners. Our services include professional staging advice, market positioning, and targeted outreach to qualified buyers. We ensure sellers receive maximum exposure and competitive offers.

Interior Design Consultation

Complimentary design services to enhance property appeal. Our team provides expert recommendations for maximizing interior potential and preparing homes for sale. This service helps sellers achieve better market positioning and higher sale prices.

People

David Simon

Realtor

Licensed realtor with 18 years of Smith Mountain Lake expertise. Former electrical engineer and technical sales professional with specialized negotiation training. Combines analytical precision with local market knowledge to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Beth Simon

Interior Designer

Provides complimentary interior design consultations to enhance property value. Offers expert staging advice and design solutions for existing homes and new construction projects. Collaborates with clients to maximize interior potential and market appeal.

Questions

What types of properties do you specialize in?

We specialize in Smith Mountain Lake waterfront and water access homes, including cottages, luxury properties, and vacant lots.

Do you serve areas beyond Moneta?

We serve the entire Smith Mountain Lake region including Bedford County, Franklin County, and Pittsylvania County.

How do you determine property values?

We analyze lake location, views, water frontage, home features, and recent comparable sales to provide accurate, market-grounded valuations.

What services do you offer sellers?

We provide property valuation, marketing strategy, staging advice, buyer qualification, and expert negotiation services for sellers.

Can you help with buyer financing?

While we don't provide financing directly, we can connect buyers with trusted local lenders familiar with lakefront property transactions.

Do you offer virtual property tours?

We provide virtual tour options for out-of-area buyers while maintaining compliance with current property access regulations.

Reviews (6)

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Ron Schreiner

Jan 02, 2022 Report

David Simon is the top realtor I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He goes above and beyond the needs of the customer, and anticipates your every need whether buying or selling your home. We found David on the internet while looking for a second home in Virginia which we had been looking for about a year. He took the time and listened carefully to what we were looking for and our needs, and went to work. Within a couple of days he got back to us with the exact requirements we wanted. Our dealings with other realtors were very poor as they wanted to show us what they wanted to sell, never

Hilary Robinson

Dec 20, 2021 Report

We were interested in buying a vacation home at Smith Mountain Lake, but since we lived out of town, we did not know any local realtors nor did we know a lot about the local real estate market. Based on very favorable online reviews, we "cold called" David Simon via email and received an immediate reply. After a few email exchanges, David quickly understood what our family was looking for in a vacation home and our budget. He used his local knowledge to tour us around the SML area and highlight the types and locations of properties that were in our price range to level set us on the market. He

Brad Swisher

Nov 21, 2021 Report

For most, buying or selling a home or land is one of the biggest investments a person will make. It is important to have someone on your side that responds in a timely manner. Moreover, someone that responds with detail is hard to come by. Davids knowledge of the market and attention to detail puts him above and beyond the rest.
Buying land versus purchasing a home at the lake comes with a whole different set of rules. AEP does a great job at managing the lake. However, it takes a whole different approach to ensure you can build your desired home. Having someone on your side that knows the

Corey Olsen

Nov 03, 2021 Report

Couldn't ask for a better real estate agent in the Smith Mountain Lake area. My journey to find my lake house started on Labor Day weekend with a random call to David. I was in Virginia visiting family and I wanted to look at some houses that I saw on LakeHomes.com. The real estate agent from that website blew me off and didn't schedule any viewings for me, so my family had David's number and while we were in Roanoke, called him and he happened to have 2 houses that he could show us like 30 minutes later. One of the houses actually was the house I had written down on my list to do a drive by, but

A. A.

Oct 14, 2021 Report

David was very professional and patient. He was always available and responded to emails and texts right away. As I was moving from Maryland, I was unable to come down and see listings. He and Beth walked me virtually through listings room by room, answering questions as we toured the homes. Their attentiveness made the process less stressful than I expected it would be. The area is beautiful and I couldnt be happier with the experience, thanks to my choice in David (and Beth) Simon. I should also mention that I was under contract to purchase one home and that David fought hard on my behalf

Steve Adams

Aug 27, 2021 Report

David and his wife worked with us to find the perfect home at Smith Mountain Lake. With the ultra competitive market this was a process that took 9 months and numerous viewings. They really took the time to understand what we were looking for and we're extremely responsive to our questions and helped educate us about the area. David always represented our best interests and in my opinion his integrity is unquestionable. I don't think we could have hoped for a better agent.