Updated September 22, 2026
When we looked at property outside our area, I knew what I wanted in a real estate professional: someone local who understood the community, knew the practical details and could help us find answers. I wanted someone who was in the know.
That experience stays with me. Choosing the best Realtor for your Apple Valley Lake move should mean finding someone who listens, understands how the community works and helps you feel informed about the place you may call home.
I’m Sherrie Toth. Joe and I work with Toth & Team at RE/MAX Consultant Group, Apple Valley Lake, and we have specialized in Apple Valley Lake real estate since 2005. That same kind of local guidance is what we aim to offer the people who work with us.
We’ve experienced Apple Valley as both a second home and a full-time home
Joe and I have owned property at Apple Valley as part-time homeowners and as full-time residents. We understand the different questions that come with a place you visit for weekends and vacations and a place where you live every day.
That firsthand experience helps us talk through the practical side of ownership, from caring for a home between visits to using the lake and community amenities. We help buyers and sellers with lakefront, lakeview, golf course and off-lake homes, as well as building lots.
Local knowledge includes the ins and outs of the community
A property’s setting and floor plan are only part of the decision. How you plan to use it matters, too. We can help you identify the questions to ask about:
- Community rules: Apple Valley’s bylaws, covenants and the guidelines that may affect your plans.
- Boating: Boat restrictions, storage options, boat slip information and where to check current availability and requirements.
- Everyday access: Key cards, family passes and using community amenities.
- Rental plans: Where to confirm current rental rules and requirements before relying on a particular use.
- Property improvements: Fence guidelines, building setbacks and whom to contact about proposed changes.
These details deserve attention early. Rules, fees and availability can change, so we help you find current information from the association, the appropriate township office or the service provider responsible.
Knowing whom to ask matters, too
Over the years, we have built relationships with local professionals and business owners who can help answer questions about property, services and life at the lake. When a question calls for a particular specialist or an official answer, we can help connect you with the right person.
Joe’s community involvement also includes nine years of service on the Apple Valley board and eight years as a township trustee. Those experiences are part of the perspective he brings to our work.
And if we don’t know an answer, we’ll help you find the person who does.
What should you look for in a top Apple Valley Lake agent?
Look for someone whose experience fits your plans and whose communication makes you comfortable. A useful first conversation should give you room to ask questions and a clearer idea of what comes next.
- What experience do you have with homes or lots like the one I want to buy or sell?
- Which community rules and property details should we check early?
- Who can help us confirm an answer that needs specialist knowledge?
- How will you help me compare properties or develop a pricing and marketing plan?
- Who will keep me updated, and what services, fees and agreements should I understand?
You can meet Joe, Sherrie and the team and read client experiences as you consider whether we are a good fit.
A helpful place to start
If you are buying, our Apple Valley Lake Buyer’s Guide brings together questions about property choices, ownership costs and local resources. Our homes and lots search lets you explore listings by property type, setting and price.
If you are selling, we can start with your property, your timing and what matters to you. Ask how we would approach preparation, pricing, marketing and communication along the way.
Let’s see whether we are a good fit
You do not need to have every detail worked out before reaching out. Tell us what you are considering and where you could use some help. We would welcome the chance to listen, answer your questions and help you decide on your next steps.
Contact Joe and Sherrie Toth at RE/MAX Consultant Group, Apple Valley Lake. Call Sherrie at 740-390-0735 or Joe at 330-388-6293.
