Valerie Barber

Valerie Barber is a Broker Associate and REALTOR® with Hanson Real Estate Group, Inc., serving buyers and sellers throughout Lake County and surrounding Central Florida communities. Licensed in Florida since 2006, Valerie brings many years of real estate experience, local market knowledge, and a strong commitment to ethical and informed client representation.

Valerie assists first-time homebuyers, experienced buyers, homeowners preparing to sell, seniors considering downsizing, families managing inherited properties, and clients navigating major life transitions. She also works with relocation, new construction, waterfront properties, and clients who need to coordinate the sale and purchase of a home.

As a solo real estate professional, Valerie provides personalized, one-on-one service from the initial consultation through closing and beyond. She takes time to understand each client’s goals, concerns, timing, and priorities before recommending a strategy.

For sellers, Valerie provides local market analysis, thoughtful pricing guidance, property preparation recommendations, customized marketing, and practical negotiation strategies. Her goal is to help sellers position their homes effectively, understand current market conditions, and make decisions based on reliable information.

For buyers, Valerie emphasizes education and preparation. She helps clients understand financing, contracts, inspections, appraisals, negotiations, closing costs, and the many details that can affect a successful home purchase.

Valerie primarily serves Lake County communities, including Sorrento, Eustis, Tavares, Mount Dora, Umatilla, Leesburg, Clermont, Lady Lake, and surrounding areas. She also assists clients in nearby Central Florida counties when their real estate needs extend beyond Lake County.

Her approach is professional, approachable, and never unnecessarily formal. Valerie values honest conversations, clear communication, realistic expectations, and a calm, practical real estate experience.