Julia Keep – Broker/Owner, Front Porch Realty, LLC
Energetic, compassionate, and deeply committed to serving others, Julia Keep is the proud Broker and Owner of Front Porch Realty, LLC, a boutique real estate firm rooted in the heart of the Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding Virginia region. Known for her genuine kindness, positive energy, and unmatched dedication to her clients and team, Julia has built a reputation for excellence grounded in authenticity, expertise, and care.
With a passion for people that extends far beyond transactions, Julia approaches real estate as both a calling and a community service. Whether she’s helping a first-time homebuyer find the perfect place to start their story or designing a high-end marketing plan for a luxury lakefront listing, her focus remains the same—personalized, honest, and hands-on service from start to finish. Julia’s clients consistently praise her for being approachable, transparent, and endlessly available, describing her as a professional who not only listens but truly cares about their goals and dreams.
Julia believes every client deserves a tailored experience, and she delivers that with grace and enthusiasm. Her deep knowledge of the local market, combined with her creative marketing strategies and skilled negotiation, allows her to guide clients through every step of the real estate journey with confidence and ease. Her boutique brokerage, Front Porch Realty, reflects her vision for what real estate should be—warm, welcoming, and built on relationships rather than numbers.
Beyond her commitment to clients, Julia is equally passionate about empowering her team. She loves mentoring her agents, offering education, guidance, and encouragement to help each one grow into the best version of themselves. Known for her open-door policy and patient teaching style, Julia creates an environment where learning, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. She often says that Front Porch Realty is “great soil for agents to grow in,” and she lives that mission daily by nurturing both new and experienced professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.
Under Julia’s leadership, Front Porch Realty has become synonymous with trust, care, and results. Her leadership style reflects her personality—energetic, kind, and people-centered. She sees every interaction as an opportunity to uplift someone, whether that’s a family finding their forever home or an agent discovering their potential.
When she’s not leading her team or helping clients make life-changing moves, Julia treasures spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Family is the heartbeat of her life and the inspiration behind the warmth she brings to her business. She also loves making music and serving in her local church, where her joy for connecting with others continues to shine through.
For Julia, real estate isn’t just about homes—it’s about people, purpose, and the joy of helping others find where they truly belong.
