Empowering Sweet Briar College Women Through Martial Arts
In a recent feature by The News & Advance, Lenora Farrington, known professionally as THE KARATE REALTOR®, showcases how she's combining her passion for real estate and martial arts to empower women at Sweet Briar College. As both a successful Keller Williams real estate agent and a dedicated martial arts instructor, Farrington brings a unique perspective to both professions.
Safety First: From Personal Experience to Empowerment
After surviving an attack at an open house in 2020 using her black belt skills, Farrington transformed a challenging experience into an opportunity to educate and empower others. "Safety in real estate isn't just about secure properties—it's about creating confident, prepared professionals and homeowners," says Farrington.
Teaching at Sweet Briar College
Known affectionately as "Sensei Lion" by her students, Farrington teaches Uechi-Ryu karate at Sweet Briar College, where class sizes continue to grow. The program combines traditional martial arts discipline with practical self-defense techniques, particularly valuable for women in various professional settings.
Bringing Martial Arts Principles to Real Estate
The same principles that guide martial arts training—discipline, focus, and honor—are fundamental to Farrington's approach to real estate:
- - Precision in property negotiations
- - Strategic market analysis
- - Unwavering dedication to client success
- - Protection and advocacy for clients' interests
Serving the Virginia Real Estate Market
From Roanoke Valley to Smith Mountain Lake, from Wintergreen to Natural Bridge, THE KARATE REALTOR® brings her unique blend of expertise to every transaction. Recent successes include properties ranging from $225,000 to $549,000, demonstrating versatility across market segments.
Community Impact
Beyond traditional real estate services, Farrington offers:
- - Safety awareness training for real estate professionals
- - Property protection consultations
- - Market analysis with a safety-first perspective
- - Community education through YouTube content and workshops
Looking Forward
As featured in The News & Advance, this innovative combination of real estate expertise and martial arts instruction continues to make a significant impact in the Virginia community. "Whether I'm helping a client find their dream home or teaching a student their first kata, it's all about building confidence and creating safe spaces," Farrington reflects.
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For more information about real estate services or safety training, contact THE KARATE REALTOR®: Phone: (540) 269-5939 Office: Keller Williams Realty, 1179 Vista Park Dr Ste A, Forest, VA 24551 Website: www.lenorafarrington.com
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