Margaret Crayé and her family began to visit the lake in the late 90's!

 

 

 

is an award-winning REALTOR, multi-million dollar producer, and the Founder and Team Leader of Lifestyle & Lake Real Estate Group, brokered by eXp Realty, LLC. She and her growing team serve the Smith Mountain Lake community, an established second home, luxury, and retirement community, with a stellar reputation of success.

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Initially, Margaret attended college for art and nursing, completing her LPN training by age 18 and meeting her husband of 25 years shortly after that. Dr. Cornelis Kirk Crayé, is now a practicing internist at the Salem VA Medical Center, having started his career in nursing. They married young, and after the birth of their first son, Kees, she dedicated herself to their growing family and supporting Dr. Crayé’s desire to serve our country in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Surgeon. As a military spouse, Margaret busied herself raising their four wild boys, including running a small bee and honey business. She also served as both the “Project Manager” and “Logistics Coordinator” on multiple moves between Roanoke, Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Gambier, Ohio, and then back to Smith Mountain Lake. Somehow, between one home and another, she realized that buying and selling a home is complicated, and people are often unhappy with the lack of guidance.

 

These experiences inspired her to create an enjoyable process for all parties - one where everyone feels educated, listened to, cared for, and respected from start to finish. Margaret works alongside the team to bring a wealth of expertise to the table as a strong negotiator for each unique client. She strives to create a personalized, stress-free real estate experience by providing exceptional customer service and market knowledge. Margaret has now expanded her horizons by wading in the waters of short term rental property management. She is incredibly excited to share her love of art, interior design, and staging with you during your short stay here at the lake. Find Margaret in her new Smith Mountain Lake office (between appointments) at 13105 Booker T. Washington Highway, and be instantly transported into an inviting and sophisticated space that feels like home and showcases her many passions.

 

Stop in and say, “Hello!” Meet with Margaret Crayé and all of the team members to discover for yourself How They Are Different!