We were very pleased with the timely manner in which you kept us informed about the process. We were, of course, very happy that you were able to find us a buyer so quickly and that we received our full asking price. Tupper Lake was a wonderful home for my parents and a great place to grow up

Anne Recore Smoczynski (Tupper Lake & Queensbury)

LaValley Real Estate Associates

Jim LaValley is the Broker - Owner of the company. Originally licensed in 1984, Jim became a broker in 1989. He has a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science/Planning, and has been involved in numerous real estate organizations including the NYS Board of Real Estate, where he was appointed by Gov. George Pataki in 1997 and served for 10 years. He was the former Chairman of the NYS Association of REALTORS Resort & 2nd Home Committee, and speaks nationally on safety issues within the real estate industry. He has served on the Task Force on the Adirondack Park Agency, was a town councilman for 10 years, and currently serves on the Board for the Adirondack Public Observatory. Jim's e-mail address is Jim.LaValley@lavalleyrealestate.com

Meet the Associates of LaValley Real Estate -

Adirondack Office

Bruce VanVranken knows the people and area like few others. He has been in business for himself and has been an active community leader for many years. Helping people comes naturally to Bruce, and you can e-mail him at Bruce.VanVranken@lavalleyrealestate.com

Bridgette LaPierre loves horses and real estate. Her background is banking, and she's worked alongside her husband, Wayne, who is in the tree service business, giving her an excellent understanding of property management. Bridgette.LaPierre@lavalleyrealestate.com

Suzanne Liberty knows the Western Adirondacks. Her years of experience working in university administration helped her develop incredible people skills. She loves to paddle & fly fish. Her e-mail address is Suzanne.Liberty@lavalleyrealestate.com

Carolyn Murray recently made a permanent move to the Adirondacks, but she has had a lifelong connection with her family camp. She is passionate about real estate, and knows what her clients want when it comes to information & service. Her e-mail address is carolyn.murray@lavalleyrealestate.com

James Carpenter spent many summers in the Adirondacks and now lives here full time. He lives in Lake Clear, and knows what it takes to sell and buy Adirondack property. His energy is contagious & he knows how to get it done. His e-mail address is carpenterj@lavalleyrealestate.com

St. Lawrence Valley Office

Bob McLaughlin knows the woods and is a professional forester who understands the importance of knowing the property - thoroughly. He specializes in acreage and waterfront properties. Bob's e-mail address is Bob.McLaughlin@lavalleyrealestate.com

Philip Collins hales from central Ohio, having recently moved to the area with his wife of 30+ years. Having worked in the vending food business for 29 years, he understands what hard work means. He would now like to help Sellers and Buyers accomplish their real estate goals. phill.collins@lavalleyrealestate.com

John Murphy has been helping sellers and buyers throughout the North Country, for many years. His experience makes everyone comfortable, and his knowledge of the area is clear. John's e-mail address is murphyj@lavalleyrealestate.com

Jennifer Blevins is from a family with a good understanding of what customer service is all about. She knows the people and places that will make any seller, or buyer, comfortable. Jennifer's e-mail address is jennifer.blevins@lavalleyrealestate.com

Scott Thompson has an excellent understanding of the St. Lawrence Valley, and the Adirondacks. He is involved with the Potsdam Police Dept.'s K-9 Unit, and has experience in construction. Scott's e-mail address is scott.thompson@lavalleyrealestate.com

Andrea Matejcik has a long family history in the real estate business. She is an avid golfer, who grew up in the Adirondacks, and now lives in the Canton area where she has developed a strong knowledge of the market. Andrea's e-mail address is Andrea.Matejcik@lavalleyrealestate.com

Reannette Shoulette has a tremendous background in business. Besides operating her own, she has worked with some large retailers. All of her experiences make her a tremendous real estate agent. Reannette's e-mail is Reannette.Shoullette@lavalleyrealestate.com

Jennifer Murray has been in the Potsdam area for many years and has a broad knowledge of real estate in the area. She has represented many sellers and buyers, and works hard to make sure her clients are happy. Jennifer's e-mail is jennifer.murray@lavalleyrealestate.com

Northern Foothills Office

Dave Yando is an Associate Broker and has a vast amount of experience in the Northern Foothills and Valley area. His experience in real estate and other business activities, give buyers and sellers a great advantage. Dave's e-mail is david.yando@lavalleyrealestate.com

Bryant Gonyea operates in the north central Adirondacks. His experience as a caretaker and craftsman, make those who work with him, very comfortable. He specializes in acreage and waterfront. Bryant's e-mail address is Bryant.Gonyea@lavalleyrealestate.com

Jim Haley is with our Malone/Northern Foothills office and brings a construction background to our team. His willingness to help sellers and buyers is a positive force in any real estate transaction. Jim can be reached at jim.haley@lavalleyrealestate.com