I AM…The Lakeman at Smith Lake!
Brian Czup – Some folks look at my last name and wonder just how to say it. Well, the “C” is silent. People can remember it when I say it sounds like “UP” with a “Z” on it. Kind of like “What’s Up ZUP?” (…memories of high school). I hear it all the time so feel free! It’s Hungarian I think.
I live, work, and play in the Smith Lake area and have for many years. I’m a licensed, full-time Smith Lake Real Estate Specialist, Associate Broker, Internet guru, local Board of Realtors MLS Administrator, and a consistent top-selling, multi-million dollar producer. I’m an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, I’m Christian, God-fearing, a family man, I love my wife, I’m a dog lover, and I think I’m an overall nice guy!
I eat meat, love to cook and BBQ , like a good joke, love to travel, and I enjoy meeting interesting people. I’m American to the bone, I stay informed on the issues but don’t impose my views on others, I pay my taxes and I always vote. I really enjoy new technology and never shy away from the latest and greatest. I’m open minded, generous, trustworthy, and I donate blood! TMI?
My Style – Never any gimmicks, games or deceptions. My company and myself subscribe to the highest ethical standards in the business and our success has been our reward. If you’re buying, my goal is to help you buy your dream lake home and put a smile on your face in the process. If you’re selling, the process couldn’t be easier. Since many Smith Lake property owners live out of town, we can do all the paperwork electronically. I’ve sold many, many homes where I’ve never actually met the owners in person. Or, if you’re a full-timer, we’ll meet up.
| I’m your new friend at the lake! |
My Marketing – I market my clients properties and myself through my website and the brands that I have created: “SmithLakeHomes.com” and “The Lakeman”. I display this brand name everywhere I can including my vehicles! It’s my belief that all my listings deserve the best marketing effort possible using the most effective market tools and techniques. I enjoy my job and I enjoy being the best at what I do.
My Website - Launched in 2004, SmithLakeHomes.com was the very FIRST and still remains the BEST source for Lewis Smith Lake MLS listings on the Internet today. We consistently rank at the top of the top 10 Smith Lake websites with most rankings number 1. A lot of thought has gone into the layout, design and content of this site. For this site to keep it’s edge and remain on top, I am constantly adding content and making improvements. SmithLakeHomes.com content is updated multiple times every day! If there is something that you feel this site is missing, please let me know. I want you to come back again and again.
I Make Selling Easy - Send me your information so that I can get started with your property evaluation. I’ll contact you to set up a meeting with you at the property, or if you live out of town/state/country , tell me how I may gain access to the property and everything can be handled via e-mail, fax, or mail.
I Make Buying Even Easier – There are tons of buying tools built into this website! Tools like area specific MLS searches, automatic email alerts, SMS text alerts, a registration database that matches you to listings, a foreclosure database, and a multi-source database of hundreds of non-MLS listings. These are tools that I have developed over the years and have spent countless hours testing and refining! In addition to the technology, I also spend many hours personally previewing selected properties for my customers in an effort to refine their choices so that when we finally meet in person, we can concentrate our efforts on what they really want to see. This not only saves them time and travel expense, but I’ve noticed it makes shopping for a lake home or lot so much more exciting!
| I’m VERY proud to be able to offer my customers what I believe is the VERY BEST shopping experience there is at Smith Lake. |
Bottom line – I’m easy-going, honest, hard working and extremely knowledgeable about Lewis Smith Lake and the home buying and selling process. I’ll get the job done quickly, efficiently, and with a level of professionalism which will exceed your expectations. The lake is a fun place! Who need hassle, stress or drama? Right?
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