With 21 years in real estate and 1,304 properties closed totaling $343 million in career sales volume, Teresa leads with heart and treats every client like family. In today's competitive market, you need a passionate, local advisor that can help you navigate the home buying and selling process. As a valued client, you'll receive:
• Expertise on neighborhoods and the local markets
• Innovative strategies to market and sell your home
• Additional insights into listings that are not accessible online
• A proven negotiator who will be with you every step of the way
• A trusted and knowledgeable partner through closing and beyond
She began her career in 2005, founded The Realty Group in 2007 as a boutique brokerage, then launched the Lynchburg franchise of Keller Williams Realty in 2012, expanding offices throughout Greater Lynchburg, Amherst, Danville, Smith Mountain Lake, and Roanoke. In 2022, after growing KW to the number one brokerage in the market, she sold the franchise to focus exclusively on her Smith Mountain Lake team and luxury clientele. Today, nearly 75% of her business comes from repeat clients and referrals, supported by a database of over 20,000 qualified buyers. In 2025 alone, her team closed $39M+ across 97 properties.
Whether you are looking for a new home or thinking about selling your current home, call me today. I will put my expertise to work to provide you guidance and advice on what you need to know to make the best possible decision for your real estate needs.
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Teresa was the buyers agent for the sale of my house. I wanted to pass along to others how professional and sensible Teresa was during all the aspects of a real-estate transaction. Along with my agent, Phyllis. Teresa demonstrated excellent sales proficiency and making sure that the closing went flawlessly. We highly recommend her.
-V.A., Client
My experience with Teresa Polinek was absolutely FIVE STARS and would be higher if you were provided more stars. After telling her what type of property my husband and I wanted, she provided us with many options. She went above and beyond her way to help us obtain our home. We would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to purchase or sell a home.
-Caryn Pack, Client
There are so many excellent qualities Teresa has. Teresa was so very helpful and knowledgeable. I had never sold /bought a home so the entire experience was all new to me and was very overwhelming. I had many questions which she either knew the answers or researched and provided the answers in a very timely manner. She was honest, knowledgeable, helpful, and respectful. …
-1kowgirl, Client
I have been using Teresa as my real estate expert for more than 10 years. She recently assisted my husband and I in the purchase of a lot as well as the negotiations with our builder for our new home. She did a great job representing our interests and explaining all the processes involved in custom construction.
-Michelle Gebetsberger, Client
Teresa has been exceptional to work with. After having our house on the market for over 8 months without any success, we hired Teresa as our agent. She got us a contract on our house within 2 weeks. Teresa was so helpful to us during the negotiation process, and made it a great experience rig through closing. We were so pleased with Teresa we decided to work with her on …
-Laura lea murphy, Client
