Hello my name is Lynne Ruffin and I am a real estate agent with Long and Foster REALTORS in Norfolk, Virginia.  I have over 20 years experience in the housing industry and even more years experience working professionally.  Two undergraduate degrees with honors and completed real estate school twice.  I have attended numerous housing conferences and take continuing education courses on a regular basis.

I am very familiar with the Hampton Roads area.  It has been my home for over 40 years.  The area offers many tourist attractions, local venues, institutions of higher learning, and events which makes it a great place to call home.  I encourage you to check out my Local Info page to get a sampling of all the area has to offer.  This area is rich in history as well.  Be sure to check out the local museums and historical landmarks and facts for the area.  We boast some of the oldest homes in the U.S. right here in the Hampton Roads area.  They are rich in beauty.  As you're shopping for your new home be sure to browse some of the historic districts to see how rich in tradition this area really is.

Today is a great day to buy or sell a home.  I pride myself on providing my customers, clients, and sphere of influence with the information they need to be successful in their real estate transactions.  I go the extra mile.  I hold Open Houses frequently which translates into me actually visiting my listings on a regular basis, touring the neighborhoods on the a regular basis, and advertising and promoting my listings for sale on a regular basis.  It increases the amount of exposure to your listing in an effort to capture as many buyer prospects as possible. 

I advertise heavily on the major real estate websites and portals.  If you're like "oh yea!" just Google or search for me "Lynne Ruffin" using your favorite online search engine.  Don't forget to come back and check out the rest of my site.  Did you find me:  www.LynneRuffin.com, www.LynnRuffin.com, www.LynneRuffin.lnfre.com, www.LynneRuffin.lnf.com just to name a few.  I also have profiles on the major social media networking sites like www.Twitter.com/LynneRuffin, www.FACEBOOK.com/LynneRuffin, www.LinkedIn.com/LynneRuffin, www.Blogspot.com/LynneRuffin and the list goes on.   How do I have time to spend so much time building an online presence.  I make time an effort to capture the 8 of 9 buyers who start their home search online according to various recent studies by different sources.

Just imagine how much exposure your listing will receive if you list your home for sale with me.  With all the listings on the market and buyers shopping online first more than ever before online exposure is a key element in the real estate business today.

If you're looking to sell your home yourself, For Sale By Owner, call me and let's talk.  I will feature you on my FSBO page with no obligation.  Buyers for some reason tend to look at real estate websites when they are looking to purchase their next home.  What can a little extra exposure hurt?  Send a request to FSBO@LynneRuffin.com and include a few photos along with your contact information and I will be more than happy to post your listing on my FSBO Page.   If you want me to come and take photos let me know.  I will be happy to oblige.  Just give me a call at (757) 309-2763 or drop me an email.

Allow me the opportunity to put my education, skills, and experience to work for you.  I love designing and developing websites is the reason why I have so many.  I enjoy being on the computer and online.  The best of both worlds for me. 

You can normally find me doing Open Houses on the weekend.  Especially on Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or in the Office on Saturday mornings.

I love real estate and all the variety it offers.  It is a business and my goal is not only to be successful but to help others build successful real estate portfolios as well.  My greatest satisfaction is in seeing how clients who refused to buy years ago, they wanted to continue to rent now own a portfolio of homes.  If you're looking to purchase your first home I have the patience to guide you through the process.  If you are looking to sell your existing home and move-up to a new home I stay focused.  Call me today.  I welcome the opportunity to work with you.  I can sell any house with any sign on it in the State of Virginia.  If you are looking to relocate to the area or move away from the area our relocation department received the Diamond Award in 2009 they are tops in what they do.  Fill out my relocation form and we'll put you in contact with an agent who is a part of our great relocation network wherever you plan to move to.