Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Agents in Huntsville, AL
Founded in 1985, Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson Realtors, Inc. has served as a trusted real estate partner in North Alabama. Our expertise spans historic properties, luxury homes, and commercial real estate, reflecting decades of local market knowledge. We prioritize personalized service, confidentiality, and integrity in every transaction. Our team combines generational experience with a commitment to community stewardship through historic preservation efforts.As active members of local and national real estate associations, we maintain rigorous professional standards while adapting to evolving industry needs. Our mission focuses on client satisfaction, associate development, and sustainable growth within the Tennessee Valley region.
Services
Selling Your Home
Buying Your Home
Historic Properties
Luxury Properties
Relocation Services
Transition Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 60+ years combined real estate experience with three generations of expertise
- Specialized knowledge in historic property preservation and luxury home markets
- Personalized relocation and transition services for complex real estate needs
- Charter members of Historic Huntsville Foundation with proven community impact
- Recognized by Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate for national market connections
Associations and certifications
- National Association of REALTORS
- Alabama Association of REALTORS
- Huntsville Board of REALTORS
- National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Real Estate Program
- Huntsville/Madison County Better Business Bureau
Services
Selling Your Home
Our agents specialize in pricing, marketing, and promoting properties through targeted strategies. We leverage deep local market knowledge and a network of prospective buyers to maximize value. From staging advice to transaction management, our team provides comprehensive support throughout the selling process.
Buying Your Home
We match client needs with available inventory using advanced MLS tools and personalized guidance. Our agents navigate local neighborhoods and market trends to identify ideal properties. We handle negotiations, inspections, and closing logistics to ensure smooth transactions for first-time and repeat buyers.
Historic Properties
As charter members of Historic Huntsville Foundation, we facilitate preservation-focused transactions. Our experts understand unique aspects of vintage construction, renovation requirements, and historical significance. We connect investors and homeowners with properties in designated historic districts and protected areas.
Luxury Properties
We represent high-value properties through luxury marketing channels and exclusive networks. Our participation in Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate provides access to national resources while maintaining local expertise. We handle unique challenges of premium properties including estate management considerations.
Relocation Services
Our relocation department coordinates inbound and outbound transitions for corporate transfers and individual moves. We partner with service providers across the Tennessee Valley to streamline logistics. This includes temporary housing assistance, school district information, and community integration resources.
People
Richard Van Valkenburgh
President/Owner
With over 40 years in real estate, Richard was named 2005 Alabama REALTOR of the Year. He combines generational knowledge with modern market strategies while maintaining active roles in community preservation efforts.
Sarah Lauren Kattos
REALTOR
A third-generation real estate professional, Sarah specializes in luxury properties and historic preservation. She holds multiple certifications including ABR, CRS, and GRI, serving clients across North Alabama's diverse markets.
Lizzy Chandler
Director of Marketing
As third-generation REALTOR, Lizzy leads marketing initiatives with digital expertise. She focuses on innovative property presentation strategies while maintaining traditional client service standards for residential and commercial transactions.
Vicki Van Valkenburgh
REALTOR
AHWD and GRI certified, Vicki serves as both REALTOR and renovation consultant. She advises clients on property improvements, market positioning, and historical preservation requirements using decades of combined experience.
Juliana Kattos Wohlcke
REALTOR
An eighth-generation North Alabamian, Juliana brings deep regional knowledge to her practice. She combines traditional real estate services with modern marketing approaches, specializing in connecting clients with heritage properties.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in North Alabama with primary focus on Huntsville, Madison County, and the Tennessee Valley region.
What property types do you handle?
Our expertise covers residential sales, historic properties, luxury estates, commercial properties, and relocation services.
How can you help selling historic homes?
We leverage our Historic Huntsville Foundation experience to market properties while preserving architectural integrity and meeting preservation guidelines.
What support exists for moving clients?
Our relocation department coordinates inbound/outbound moves with local service providers, temporary housing options, and market-specific guidance.
How do you market luxury properties?
We utilize Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate connections, professional photography, and targeted digital campaigns to attract qualified buyers.
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Reviews (5)
Dorothy Huston
Dec 03, 2021
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Sarah Lauren is highly professional and ethical. She understands the local market and listens to understand what her clients want. She lives up to the Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson reputation and brand of leading the way in Huntsville for finding and selling fine and historic homes. She listed our home recently and it was sold in less than 24 hours. I recommend Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson Properties, Inc. without any reservation to help you find or sell you next home.
Katie Yang Sloan
Oct 07, 2020
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Audra Lockwood was the perfect realtor for us, as first time home buyers, wanting a home in Huntsville!! We loved being able to use VV&W Collaberation Center to help us organize and look through houses within our limits/parameters, as we were living in CA and didn't have the luxury of being local. We flew to HSV for a short weekend in November and Audra was able to setup 9 different houses to view and tour for the one day we were in town. She was easy to communicate with, extremely helpful in narrowing down our options, and our biggest advocate when it came to submitting our offer and counters
Graham Conner
Jul 11, 2020
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Sarah Lauren was incredible to work with start to finish. At our first meeting, she was well prepared and had a great plan that established a comfortable trust with her selling our home. She worked efficiently, communicated effectively, and her plan helped us receive maximum value from our home's sell. On closing day, she was there to help answer difficult questions and make the final process stress free. If you need to sell a home, Sarah Lauren is the perfect person to reach out to. We are very thankful for Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson!
Leslie Shelor
Dec 13, 2019
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Sarah Lauren Kattos is a patient, tenacious, knowledgeable and professional realtor. We turned to her because of her reputation and willingness to tackle the challenge of selling our two properties located on adjacent lots. She was available for consultation prior and throughout the listing and made recommendations based on her experience and knowledge of the area. From listing to close, I would recommend Sarah Lauren Kattos and Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson Properties without hesitation.
Jillian Gardner
Dec 04, 2019
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Moving from a new state is always stressful and these folks made it a breeze! They are such kind people who know very detail about home buying and Huntsville in general. They made moving as a first time home buyer a very easy transition. Highly recommend 100%!
