Ellen Smith Gajda

ELLEN SMITH GAJDA

OWNER / PRINCIPAL BROKER

Ellen is the Owner and Principal/Managing Broker of Williamsburg Realty. Ellen has received impressive recognition and achieved great success in real estate since 2001—after an extensive executive-level career in sales, management, and finance. Ellen’s network is far-reaching, having lived and worked all over the world.

Ellen is the past President of the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors (2018-2019) and is currently a Village Bank Board Member. Ellen has also taught many agents how to be successful as well as get their broker’s licenses through the Alpha College of Real Estate.

Prior to establishing her own company, Ellen was one of the top-producing sales agents in Williamsburg. Additionally, Ellen was the Principal Managing Broker with a Sotheby’s International Realty franchise, where she excelled in marketing and selling luxury homes.

Ellen moved to Williamsburg in 2007 from Old Town, Alexandria where she was a top-producing agent with McEnearney Associates, one of the top 100 productive firms nationwide, and one of the top 10 productive offices in the State of Virginia. She built her award-winning real estate reputation by focusing on exceptional customer service.

Ellen’s clients appreciate her results-oriented style, competence, ability to stage a home, negotiation skills, discretion, integrity, strong work ethic, superb organizational skills, effective use of the most current technology, attention to detail, high energy, and loyalty.

Ellen is a graduate of Georgia Southern University. She and her husband, Tom and yellow lab, Noah live in Kingsmill on the James. Additionally, Ellen is a member of the King of Glory Lutheran Church.

Trust Ellen and Williamsburg Realty to market your most important asset and/or to help you consider your options as you prepare to move to or within the Williamsburg area. Ellen’s goal is that you will be so thrilled with her company’s services that you, like her previous clients will refer friends, family, and colleagues for years to come!

MEMBERSHIPS

  • National Association of Realtors
  • Virginia Association of Realtors
  • Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors
  • Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
  • Multiple Listing Services: Williamsburg, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Northern Virginia

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

  • Consistent sales volume throughout career as an agent ranking in top 2% nationally
  • Licensed Realtor since 2001 and Licensed Broker since 2010
  • Licensed Real Estate Instructor in the State of Virginia
  • Former career with the Federal Government, culminating in senior leadership positions (comptroller, financial management)
  • Former senior executive positions in the private sector (sales and marketing)

ELLEN’S FAVORITE CHARITIES

  • Heritage Humane Society
  • Avalon
  • FISH-local food bank
  • Tisch MS Research Hospital, NYC

OFFICE: 757-903-0450
CELL: 757-345-1214
EMAIL: ellen@williamsburgrealtyofva.com

Sam Mayo

SAM MAYO

GENERAL MANAGER, BROKER
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE MANAGER (CRB)

Since becoming a real estate broker in 1999, it has been my honor to serve the Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS®, Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service, Virginia Peninsula Association of REALTORS®, Hampton Roads Association of REALTORS®, Real Estate Information Network, and Virginia REALTORS® in multiple volunteer capacities from President to committee member.

During that time, I was principal broker of a Peninsula-based multi-office company; managed offices for national franchises; and served as a founding partner of a Williamsburg company.

Before joining Williamsburg Realty, my responsibility was to serve as Director of Business Development and Marketing for a real estate franchise in Williamsburg.  Licensed in 1983 after 25+ years in the newspaper and publishing industry, I have also had a hand in building and remodeling while always staying involved with the true business of our profession: Helping people buy and sell real estate.

Office: 757.903.0450
eMail: sam@williamsburgrealtyofva.com

Rhonda Wright

RHONDA WRIGHT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OPERATIONS

Rhonda is a Hampton Roads native, calling Williamsburg her home for the past 30+ years. Her experience includes Retail Management from Store Manager to Corporate Buying before entering Real Estate. She was the Administrative Assistant for the No. 1 independent family – owned residential real estate company in the United States, for 7+ years, where she serviced 60+ REALTORS® in the Williamsburg area. While she has many different roles in the office, her primary goal is to provide excellent service and support to the REALTORS®,affiliates, and clients. Rhonda enjoys spending time with her husband and family. Her greatest accomplishment is a mom to her children Ashley and Jack. In her down time, she supports her children in their academic and athletic endeavors.

Office: 757.903.0450
eMail: rhonda@williamsburgrealtyofva.com