Rhonda Vaughn

Real Estate Agent

• 757-504-0957 or 877-539-5759
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As a proud native of Hampton Roads, Rhonda Vaughn feels a strong connection to the community. Besides the four years she attended The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, she has resided in the area her entire life. As the daughter of a soldier in the Army, living in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth has provided her with a solid upbringing. Before real estate, Rhonda and her husband, Jonathan, of fifteen years were entrepreneurs, creating many jobs in the community. Rhonda was the “office” of the company, handling human resources and contact and risk management, among other tasks.

Rhonda’s interest in real estate began when she and Jonathan were selling their first home and searching for a new construction property back in 2004. While multiple agents were interested in selling their home, they weren’t willing to assist them in the purchasing and building process because of their credit history. Frustrated with the service, or lack thereof, that she received, Rhonda took matters into her own hands. She quickly educated herself on credit and lending, and continued her quest for an agent who had her best interest at heart. After finally finding someone who would truly listen and help her vision come to fruition, she had a great experience building a home for her family.

At that time, Rhonda was exploring other business options. Through her own buying and selling process, she realized that real estate would be the perfect fit for her skill set. That same year, she became certified and started working in the new construction division of one of the largest real estate companies in the United States. After some time with a few companies in Hampton Roads, Rhonda made her way to The Simon Team at Wainwright Real Estate, where she now happily calls home. There, she thrives on the fact that her work is centered on the rewarding experience of helping people make important informed decisions that make a positive difference in their lives.

She may have had an unlikely path that led to working in real estate, but Rhonda has certainly found her calling. As a former educator with ten years of teaching and training experience, she’s great at providing step by step avenues and an abundance of resources for her clients. She can relate to people from all different walks of life and gladly helps those with specific needs, such as military families or those with credit challenges. Rhonda puts a lot of emphasis on integrity and honesty and believes that no one should have unpleasant surprises during the home buying process. When she’s not working, Rhonda loves to spend time with her husband and three children, Briana, Angel, and Jonathan, Jr. She also sings, plays the keyboard, and would call herself an avid movie watcher.

Client Testimonial

"I am a new resident of VA, having resided in NJ all of my life. When I moved here I was very interested, but concerned, with purchasing a house (for the first time) in a foreign area to me. Prior to meeting Rhonda, I was practically left in the 'water to drown' by a realtor from a different organization. I was lucky that I had not signed any paperwork, and grateful to God that soon after, Rhonda had been referred to me by a fellow church member. I was ecstatic to meet her but also very skeptical as a result of my prior encounter. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly graced with Rhonda’s expertise, care and concern with my desires to purchase the house of my dreams (for a first time homebuyer, that is).

I had a vision and Rhonda took care to deliver! She was extremely patient and professional. We probably looked at over fifteen houses before I chose the one for me. I had a small price range but a big dream and Rhonda worked hard to ensure I got what I asked for. Currently, I am residing in a three-bedroom, two bathroom townhouse. It has a beautiful backyard overlooking a large pond and the community is safe and quiet. I will admit I was very obsessive-compulsive when shopping for the house, hence the reason it took so many houses to find the one 'just for me.' Nonetheless, Rhonda was a FANTASTIC help and I would recommend her to anyone. In fact, I already have!!! If you’re looking for a professional, caring, hardworking real estate agent, Rhonda is the ONE!!!"

Nailah Steed