Dora 'the Lake Explorer' & Marissa Smith

Dora is a top-producing, professional Realtor licensed in North Carolina and Virginia, with more than 15 years of hands-on experience. She is a go-getter and has received annual million-dollar sales awards.

Living at Lake Gaston and married to a local custom builder, Dora is familiar with nearly all the neighborhoods in the area! She is a true Lake Gaston explorer and is known as “Dora the Lake Explorer.”

Dora's background includes a BAS degree in business management from Campbell University and an AAS degree from Wake Technical Community College. Her diverse work experience—from print shop technician to engineer to HR manager—has equipped her with a varied knowledge base. If you are seeking a reputable Realtor with integrity whom you can trust, look no further. Dora will not disappoint.

Dora loves learning and strives to keep her tools sharpened so she can exceed expectations when working with and advising buyers and sellers in her local market. Whether you're buying or selling, Dora's experience and continued education ensure she is well qualified to work with you. Her recent certifications and designations include Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Casan Luxury Home Specialist (CCLHS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Guild (CLHMSG), and Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI).

Dora's extensive knowledge of Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), Roanoke Rapids, and Hyco Lakes results from years of working with her husband to manage home construction projects in those areas, giving her an added local advantage over most other agents.

Her hobbies include motorcycling, recreational flying (as a private pilot), water sports, and most other outdoor activities.

Call Dora for all your real estate needs.