Funkhouser Real Estate Group

Harrisonburg Office :: 540-434-2400
401 University Boulevard, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Elkton Office :: 540-298-0280
14016 Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA 22827

Woodstock Office :: 540-459-4002
1010 Ox Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
Luray Office :: 540-743-4545
7 Campbell Street, Suite B, Luray, VA 22835

Quick Facts

Established in 1975 by Joe Funkhouser
74 Licensed Associates
Four Office Locations
Over 1,000 Transaction in 2019
Over $250Million in Sold Property in 2019

Market Areas

Harrisonburg / Rockingham County

City of Harrisonburg
Towns of Bridgewater, Broadway, Dayton, Elkton, Grottoes, McGaheysville, Massanutten Resort, Timberville

Shenandoah County

Towns of Basye, Bryce Resort, Edinburgh, Mount Jackson, New Market, Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock

Page County

Towns of Luray, Shenandoah, Stanley

Staunton / Waynesboro / Augusta County

Cities of Staunton & Waynesboro
Towns of Fishersville, Weyers Cave, Verona, Mount Sidney, Crimora, Greenville, Craigsville, Sherando, Fort Defiance, Lyndhurst, Churchville, Middlebrook, Dooms, Jolivue

Company History

Funkhouser Real Estate Group was founded on the principles of Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism. We understand real estate is most likely the largest investment our clients will make in their lifetime. This is why our associates are equipped with the latest real estate tools and quality education to help our clients make the best decisions and guide them through a successful real estate transaction.

In 1972, Joe Funkhouser began his real estate career and quickly realized the need for a full service real estate firm. Over the years, the firm grew from two associates in Downtown Harrisonburg to over seventy associates with four offices in the Shenandoah Valley. While upholding the firm’s principles, it continues to innovate the real estate market. The company is built on quality real estate professionals who keep their clients interest first. In the 1990’s Joe’s daughter (Elizabeth) and son (Kemper) joined the firm. Elizabeth worked within the property management division and Kemper within the residential brokerage division. This is now a Family run company as Elizabeth serves as the CFO and Kemper as the COO.

Funkhouser Real Estate Group has a deep heritage within the Shenandoah Valley. The ancestors of Joe and Sallie Funkhouser were original settlers of the Valley. Family members have held community leadership positions over the years and have been involved in the development of the Valley. Today, this heritage continues as the Funkhouser family and the associates of Funkhouser Real Estate Group continue to be leaders in the community and work to make it an even better place to live, work and play.

Leadership

Joe Funkhouser
President, Principal Broker, CRB, DSA, REALTOR

Joe has been recognized at the highest level of the National Association of REALTORS as a Distinguished Service Award recipient. He is a former Chairman of the Virginia Real Estate Board where he served as Chair for 12 of his 16 years on the board. He was Virginia's REALTOR of the Year in 1989 and was inducted into the Virginia Association of REALTORS Hall of Fame as a charter member in 2007.

Within the Shenandoah Valley community, Joe is currently serving on the Foundation of James Madison University and Chairman of the Rockingham Healthcare Corporation. He has previously served as Rector of James Madison University and in various roles throughout the Valley including campaigns to benefit United Way, Multiple Sclerosis, Red Cross, Blue Ridge Community College, JMU Athletics and more.

Joe brings to the Funkhouser Real Estate Group a wealth of real estate knowledge from his experience as a salesperson, broker and REALTOR® Association volunteer at all levels. His lengthy resume includes service to the Virginia Association of REALTORS as President in 1986, member of its Strategic Planning Committee, Board of Directors, RPAC Trustee, Past President Advisory Council and much more. His service to the National Association of REALTORS® includes member of the Enlarged Leadership Team, Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Internet Strategy Task Force, Chairman of Nine Committees and much more.

Within Funkhouser Real Estate Group, Joe serves the associates as a leader, educator and problem solver. He commits himself to being available around the clock for all associates to assist with client’s needs.

Kemper Funkhouser
Supervising Broker, COO, MBA, REALTOR

Kemper has over 20 years of experience in real estate marketing and brokerage, which includes a portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Shenandoah Valley. As Chief Operating Officer and Supervising Broker of Funkhouser Real Estate Group, Kemper oversees all the company’s daily operational functions.

He is the 2020 President of the Virginia REALTORS and has served on its Board of Directors since 2011. He is a Past President of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS and the 2009 recipient of its REALTOR of the Year award. In 2014, he was the recipient of the Virginia REALTORS Code of Ethics Award.

Kemper has served the National Association of REALTORS as its 2013 Chair of the Professional Standards Committee and a member of the strategic planning, business issues, real property valuation, and professional standard interpretations committees. He is also a graduate of the 2008 National Association of REALTORS Leadership Academy.

Kemper has a Master of Business Administration degree from James Madison University and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from James Madison University. He is also a certified instructor of REALTOR® Ethics and an adjunct professor of real estate at James Madison University.

Elizabeth Kistler
CFO, Relocation Director, REALTOR

Elizabeth began her real estate career over 25 years ago within residential property management. Her extensive property management background includes a wide spectrum of properties from single family to large multi-family developments. Today, Elizabeth serves Funkhouser Real Estate Group as the Chief Financial Officer and property management adviser.

Elizabeth is 2020 Vice Chair of the Virginia REALTORS Property Management Council. She is a past member of its Board of Directors, a graduate of the Virginia Leadership Academy, and has served on various committees for the state association. She also has served the National Association of REALTORS on its Communications Committee.

Elizabeth is a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Pete Laver
Director of Business Development, Associate Broker, REALTOR

Pete Laver is the Director of Business Development. He assists associates with increasing the productivity of their business with a focus on providing an enhanced level of service to clients.

Pete's work with associates includes business planning, implementation and marketing. He also assists associates with risk management, contract review, transaction advisement, and education. New associates work closely with Pete to implement proven systems in order to build a solid business foundation.

Pete has a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Science and Technology with a minor in Human Resources Development from James Madison University. Pete has operated a successful real estate sales business spanning two decades and is a top producer in the Shenandoah Valley. As an active member of two Multiple Listing Services, he has experience listing and selling property in Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Augusta counties, and Northern Virginia. Pete is an Associate Broker in the Harrisonburg office and has been a licensed contractor in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2002. He currently serves on the United Way of Harrisonburg Rockingham County board of directors and on the advisory board for Build United.

Pete and his wife Kyle, a Career Coach, live in Rockingham County and have four kids; Brooks, Owen, Leigha & Derek.