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I was born near Quakertown, PA. I'm Pennsylvania Dutch (not Amish). I was a main character in school plays, on the girls' basketball team, involved in Girl Scouts since age 8, and grew up in The United Church of Christ. Church camp was an annual "must". 

I went to Susquehanna University, a sweet Lutheran University in Selinsgrove, PA, in 1963 ? just when "the 60's" kicked into gear. Kennedy was shot in fall of '63; then, the Beatles came to America in spring of '64. I studied English Literature and Theatre. Taught high school Drama. Got married way too young. Questioned every belief system I ever had. Got divorced. Went to Villanova University for an MA in Theatre. Went to Europe for 4 months in 1970. Joined the Villanova Experimental Theatre Company. Went to Woodstock. Got married again. Became disillusioned with conventional marriage, conventional religion, conventional belief systems. (Please remember: it was the 60's. If you were there, you understand.) 

Became interested in Yoga and Meditation and Eastern-style religions. Divorced again. Joined a Yoga Ashram (monastery) in 1973. Studied and taught Yoga and Meditation, traveled to India 5 times. Published a magazine about Yoga in America. Developed an international summer camp for Hindu children. In 1981, I became Director of the Yoga Ashram. Went to Russia on a Peace mission, 1985. Studied and taught about the nature of human consciousness. Began to become restless. Hooked up with Steve, also studying and teaching at the Yoga Ashram. 

Times had changed, and so had I. I was ready to leave the Ashram and "seek my fortune" in the "real world". In November of 1988, Steve and I came down to Rockbridge Baths. Our Ashram had purchased a 150-acre farm in the Baths in 1974. I always loved Rockbridge County, and I was instrumental in that purchase. Steve and I decided to live here and start our "new life" together. I was worried about the "together" part, but we have now been together since 1983, and were married in 1991. Next year, we'll have been together over 20 years. That's 20 years longer than I imagined. 

Our first venture in Rockbridge County was "Paradise", a retail gift shop. Paradise was a hit in the county, but it was too big a stretch for me to go from a 501 C-3 Non-profit religious institution (15 years!) to a successful retailer. We lost the store. Picked ourselves up by the bootstraps, and began a marketing business. Friends got us involved selling marketing tools to Realtors. Our business became very successful when our company, Best Image Marketing, began selling state of the art websites to Top Producing Realtors. Our area was VA, WVA, NC and SC. My husband is a techie to the bone. He thrives on computers and Internet lingo. Computers weren't people enough for me. I got restless again. 

We read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kyosaki, a real estate investment guru. We decided to invest in real estate. In the process we both got our licenses in Feb 2001. We are now very happy being a part of Rockbridge Real Estate Connection! After renting lovely, very lovely homes in all parts of Rockbridge County, Steve and I finally became "homeowners", in 2001, as well. It was a big year for us! 

Being a Realtor is a winning combination for me finally. I love every aspect of real estate. I love our beautiful County, helping people in transition in their lives, making "deals" happen, researching information in the bowels of the Court House, strategizing about marketing, writing and negotiating Contracts, fretting over closings and schmoozing with other Realtors. I remember how my father's tales of deer hunting would have us kids mesmerized. Well, I love real estate stories even better. 

I'm having a lot of fun. Yes, Real Estate is hard work. But I don't ever remember feeling so "at home" in a career, or in a community. Perhaps, at my age it's finally "my time" to settle down and get conventional. Nah...
 


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Paula Jane Martin, REALTORŪ, real estate agent and broker for Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County Virginia home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Paula Jane Martin, RealtorŪ
Rockbridge Real Estate Connection

140 - West 20th St.
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
Main Office: 540-261-2176
Team Office: 540-464-1055
Paula Mobile: 540.460.1019
Steve Mobile: 540-460-1019
Email: Paula@YourRockbridgeConnection.com

Paula, is licensed to transact Real Estate business in the state of Virginia, USA. Paula offers to you a degree of personalized service rarely found among Realtors. Her rich background includes sales, marketing, personal counseling, management, teaching and publication design. Paula is a skilled networker within the field of real estate: residential, commercial, investment and mortgage finance. She owns investment properties and knows the local investors' market. Her network within the building and construction industry will assist those of you who are looking to build or renovate your own home. For each and every client, Paula provides the time and attention you expect. Paula well understands the kind of stress involved in residential sales and purchases. It's often an intense time of transition for all involved. Paula is committed to making the entire transaction as smooth and comfortable as possible for you. Her high-tech office and staff allow immediate response to phone calls, emails and faxes. She is always "on the other end" of her cell phone. Paula is dedicated to serving you and your real estate needs. You are invited to contact Paula and her team.

P.S. Here are some stats from the last few years. Statistics verified by local Multiple Listing Service.


2005 - #1 Selling Agent in Total Sales Volume.
2005 - #1 Selling Agent in Total Transaction Sides
2006 - Top 10 YTD Sales Volume for ALL Virginia Keller Williams Agents
2006 - #1 Selling Agent in Total Rockbridge County sales volume.
2006 - #1 Selling Keller Williams Realty Team in Virginia.
2007 - #1 Selling Agent in our market - 3rd year in a row!
2008 - Created new company "Rockbridge Real Estate Connection"
2008 - #1 Selling agent in our market - 4th year in a row!
2009 - #1 Selling agent in our market - 5th year in a row!

2010 - Our Goal is to DOUBLE our Service to YOU!

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