We are pleased to provide a full-range of real estate related services. As a licensed broker in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we can assist both buyers and sellers moving to or from the Rockingham area. We connect qualified tenants with quality, well-maintained properties for rent in the region and offer expert, property management services for individual owners and community associations.
To buy, sell, rent or have a property professionally managed, we invite you to learn more about Rocktown Realty. Connect with our team today!
Julie Hamann is a native of the Shenandoah Valley and received a business degree from Radford University. She is a local property owner of single-family homes and student rentals. She is also a Realtor in the Commonwealth of Virginia and prior to a profession in Real Estate she was the owner of a relocation company in the Richmond, Virginia area. Julie is married with four children and currently resides in Dayton.
Bernard Hamann was born in the Netherlands, and raised in Switzerland, Spain, and Colombia. After receiving a BS in Geology from Radford University he opted for a corporate career in International Sales & Marketing - living and working in England, Mexico, Brazil, and the US. Most recently, he has served as the Global Retail Sales Director with Rosetta Stone. Bernard resides in Dayton with his wife and four children. Owning and managing rental properties since 1997, Bernard understands the complexities of property ownership, and the need to provide quality products and services to both landlord and tenant.
P: 540-442-0891
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Carlos Olaechea was born in Peru and in 2005 moved to Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he studied at EMU and BRCC. He started his career in real estate when the market was still low and recuperating from the crash. The experience that he got from dealing with foreclosures and market strategies made him learn a lot about the business and made him love what he does. Carlos is well respected by his clients for his professionalism, high ethical standards, honesty and he is always ready to do anything in his power to make sure his clients succeed.
Carlos’ passion is traveling and he enjoys discovering and learning about new cultures, food and of course architecture.
Carlos focuses on his clients at a personal level to create trust. Thanks to his extraordinary clientele, he has been able to create a business where his clients are happy with his work. The personal referrals and repeat business are the main foundation of his business and prefers to spend more time with clients than in branding himself.
Call Carlos anytime without obligation. He is ready to work for you.”
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Belen grew up in the friendly City of Harrisonburg where he met his wife. His is passionate about traveling the world and has so far explored the USA, Mexico, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Canada, Spain, Italy, France, and Greece. Belen’s passion for helping people is what gave him the push to get into Real Estate! He is a first-generation Mexican American, and fluent in Spanish and English and he is the founder of a nonprofit organization which city’s only sports charity, Harrisonburg City FC.
Belen’s’ favorite Quote: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.” - Nelson Mandela
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Nicolas was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He moved to the United States in 2000. Nicolas had always been interested in real estate and finally obtained his Realtor license in 2016. His experience in international business makes him a perfect match for investors; his devotion to the customers’ best interests has always left his clients with a positive experience and a great sense of satisfaction. ‘Nico’ (as he is best known), is a dog lover and in his free time, you will see him with Shanti, a rescued black lab mix, whom has been their best companion during the frequent family road trips.
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Laura Mello is a native of the Shenandoah Valley and joined the Army as a young adult. After finishing her service to her country, she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Laura is a local property owner and is also a Realtor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Laura enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and connecting with her community through real estate.
E: Laura@RocktownRealty.com
Lauren is a native of the Shenandoah Valley. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, Milo, and spending time with her family. Lauren is a licensed sales person and has attended numerous conferences and classes to expand her knowledge of the Property Management field. She has excelled in her knowledge of the industry and has become Rocktown’s Senior Property Manager. Lauren has a great eye and can advise owners on what remodeling they need to do in order to obtain the highest rent possible. She is very effective in remodeling investment properties and is excited to see the equity grow in her owner’s investment property. Lauren also loves working with the residents of her properties to help them obtain the best rental available in the Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.
E:Lauren@rocktownRealty.com
Jeff was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to the Valley when he was in 5th grade. He attended a small Art School in Raleigh, NC, and earned a bachelors’ degree in Audio Engineering. After college, he moved back to the Valley to be around family. Since then he has broadened his experience and knowledge in many areas, from being a banker, financial advisor, an insurance adjuster, and patent classifier, to getting his Real estate license and becoming a property manager. He has always been interested in Real Estate and learning more about investment properties and has a goal to own his own investment properties in the future. In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending time with friends and family, along with having a passion for outdoor activities such as hunting/fishing, kayaking, skiing, golfing.
Maggie was born in China and came to the United States when she was an infant. Maggie grew up in New York and Maryland and moved to Harrisonburg in 2008. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University majoring in Economics and International Affairs.
When Maggie is not busy, she enjoys hanging out with friends, spending time with her fur baby (yellow lab), hiking, traveling, and doing snow sports in the winter.
Maggie has a passion for real estate investment and serving clients in the best way possible. She has a deep understanding of the community and the unique qualities that make each neighborhood special. she prides herself on being able to match her clients with properties that meet their specific needs and desires, whether it's a first-time homebuyer looking for a starter home or a seasoned investor looking for a high-end property.
Bilingual: English & Mandarin
Niuvys Pluma was born in Cuba and moved to the United States in 2006. The city of Harrisonburg warmly welcomed her along with her family, giving them shelter, jobs, and an opportunity to get an education. Niuvys studied at Eastern Menonnite University where she obtained her teaching credentials and became a PreK-12 language teacher to Harrisonburg City Schools.
Niuvys has paid back to this city by expanding her areas of expertise and helping the community. She also became a medical interpreter facilitating communication between Spanish speaking people and health care providers. She loved giving people a voice, so that they could have access to the right medical care. Now, she wants to continue with her legacy of making people happy and satisfied by being a realtor.
Helping people buy/sell their houses will be something extremely rewarding for her and her clients.Niuvys is exceptionally well respected in Harrisonburg and her professionalism and high ethical standards will allow her to offer quality service to every individual she’ll represent . Her main objective will be to create a loyal clientele, gained by her trustworthy character, to be the strong foundation of her realtor’s career.
During her spare time, Niuvys enjoys spending time with family and going out to eat. She loves traveling, learning about other cultures, and dancing. One of her personal future goals is to visit all continents of the world and learn to speak 5 different languages.
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Drew is from Staunton VA and moved to Harrisonburg in 2004 to attend James Madison University, where he received a degree in Kinesiology, and never left. He spent 21 years in the food and hospitality business, serving many of them as a Managing Partner for an industry-leading restaurant company. Professionally Drew focuses on facilitating experiences he would expect and building strong relationships with the community.
E: Drew@RocktownRealty.com
Julie Hamann is a native of the Shenandoah Valley and received a business degree from Radford University. She is a local property owner of single family homes and student rentals. She is also a Realtor in the Commonwealth of Virginia and prior to a profession in Real Estate she was the owner of a relocation company in the Richmond, Virginia area. Julie is married with four children and currently resides in Dayton.
Bernard Hamann was born in the Netherlands, and raised in Switzerland, Spain, and Colombia. After receiving a BS in Geology from Radford University he opted for a corporate career in International Sales & Marketing - living and working in England, Mexico, Brazil, and the US. Most recently, he has served as the Global Retail Sales Director with Rosetta Stone. Bernard resides in Dayton with his wife and four children. Owning and managing rental properties since 1997, Bernard understands the complexities of property ownership, and the need to provide quality products and services to both landlord and tenant.
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Drew is from Staunton VA and moved to Harrisonburg in 2004 to attend James Madison University, where he received a degree in Kinesiology, and never left. He spent 21 years in the food and hospitality business, serving many of them as a Managing Partner for an industry-leading restaurant company. Professionally Drew focuses on facilitating experiences he would expect and building strong relationships with the community.
Lauren is a native of the Shenandoah Valley. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, Milo, and spending time with her family. Lauren is a licensed sales person and has attended numerous conferences and classes to expand her knowledge of the Property Management field. She has excelled in her knowledge of the industry and has become Rocktown’s Senior Property Manager. Lauren has a great eye and can advise owners on what remodeling they need to do in order to obtain the highest rent possible. She is very effective in remodeling investment properties and is excited to see the equity grow in her owner’s investment property. Lauren also loves working with the residents of her properties to help them obtain the best rental available in the Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.
Jeff was born in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to the Valley when he was in 5th grade. He attended a small Art School in Raleigh, NC and earned a bachelors’ degree in Audio Engineering. After college, he moved back to the Valley to be around family. Since then he has broadened his experience and knowledge in many areas, from being a banker, financial advisor, an insurance adjuster, and patent classifier, to getting his Real estate license and becoming a property manager. He has always been interested in Real Estate and learning more about investment properties and has a goal to own his own investment properties in the future. In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending time with friends and family, along with having a passion for outdoor activities such as hunting/fishing, kayaking, skiing, golfing.
Kate was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA until moving to Harrisonburg in 2013 to pursue a B.S. from JMU in Hospitality Management. She started really gaining an interest in real estate after buying her first home with Rocktown in 2019. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, painting, musical theatre, watching Netflix, and spending time with her cats, family, and friends.
E: Kate@RocktownRealty.com
Assistant Property Manager
Eduardo, who goes by Eddie was born and raised in Cuba. He grew up in a small town like Harrisonburg.
After graduating from Dental School in 2015, Eddie moved to Venezuela and began working with a social community dental program to help the poor population in Favela’s Venezuelan.
In early 2017, Eddie made the decision to leave Venezuela and move to the Shenandoah Valley. He fell in love immediately -from its scenic views, mountains, and hiking trails. Currently he’s an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) but he loves the Real Estate world. He enjoys helping others to find a place to live.
Eddie and his dog, Zember, live in Harrisonburg. In his free time, Eddie enjoys running, hiking, camping, spending time with friends, traveling, and attending local and international music festival. He also loves cooking and all things related to beauty pageants.
Bilingual: Spanish & English
Laura Mello is a native of the Shenandoah Valley and joined the Army as a young adult. After finishing her service to her country, she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Laura is a local property owner and is also a Realtor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Laura enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and connecting with her community through real estate.
Ashley has lived in the Valley her whole life and received a Degree in Accounting. She is passionate about helping others and enjoys working with the public. In her free time, Ashley loves watching sports especially, watching her two sons play Basketball and Baseball!
Sharon was born in Winchester, VA and raised here in Harrisonburg. She has worked in office administration for over 15 years and lives with her Husband in Rockingham County. When she is not taking care of her summer and flower gardens, Sharon enjoys visiting local state parks and historical museums and homesteads.
Olga has recently moved to the Shenandoah Valley and joined the Rocktown Realty team in May of 2016. Olga has many years of experience in human resources, accounting and finance. Olga graduated from Russian Technical University with a Finance Degree, with Honors, in 2001. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and reading.
Bilingual: English & Russian
Giulianna was born and raised here in the Valley in Elkton, Virginia. She grew up on a farm and has a passion for animals and working with others. Giulianna, has many years of customer service under her belt and through her dedication has left an indelible mark on all that she has worked with. In her free time she loves spending time with friends, family and above all else, her dog Bandit! Her unwavering love for helping others has propelled her on a remarkable journey filled with joy, purpose and a commitment to making this world a better place.
Mary Bontz was born in Newport News, Virginia and became a Harrisonburg townie after she graduated from JMU with a bachlor of Science in Industrial Design. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, dogs and Husband hiking and traveling.
E: Mary@RocktownRealty.com
Bernard manages the day to day operations of HOA Management, liaising between owners, tenants, vendors, and the Board of Directors at each association.
Kristin is a JMU alumni with a Political Science and Humanities degree. Kristin has lived in the Harrisonburg area since 2009. In her spare time Kristin enjoys spending time with her dogs and all things outdoors. Kristin offers over 15 years of customer service experience to our staff!
Kayleigh grew up in Northern Virginia, and came to the Valley in 2004 to attend James Madison University. While attending JMU she met her now Husband, and has stayed in the Valley ever since. Kayleigh enjoys working with the public and getting to know our tenants and owners. In Her free time, she likes to hang out with her dog Lily the Pug, read, and watch sports!
Sara is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. She has lived in the Shenandoah Valley her whole life and enjoys the scenic views the valley has to offer. Sara has attended numerous leadership conferences to expand her leadership skills to help within her role here at Rocktown. Aside from her responsibilities, she loves spending time with a good book and her family.
Sandy, a lifelong resident of the Valley, has become an integral part of Rocktown Realty. She has worked in various departments of the company and has gained a comprehensive understanding of operations. She received her Associate's Degree in Business Management at American National University. In her free time, Sandy loves watching sports, especially her two grandsons play basketball and football. She also enjoys playing handbells in her church choir.
218 East Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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