LJ Hunt is the Owner and Principal Broker of Iron Valley Real Estate Norfolk and founder of the Hunt for Homes brand. A Hampton Roads native, he specializes in residential sales, military relocation, VA loans, investment properties, and new construction throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.

Over the course of his career, LJ has participated in more than 1,000 real estate transactions and over $350 million in sales volume. Under his leadership, Iron Valley Real Estate Norfolk has grown into one of the region’s fastest-growing brokerages, contributing to the Iron Valley network surpassing $1 billion in annual sales volume and serving more than 4,000 families in 2025.

Recognized as a Top 1% REALTOR® and a five-time Hampton Roads REALTORS® Association Circle of Excellence recipient, LJ is nationally known for his expertise in VA loans and military relocation. His client-first approach combines strong negotiation skills, market expertise, systems-driven operations, and a commitment to education, helping buyers, sellers, investors, and agents make confident real estate decisions.

Beyond sales production, LJ focuses on brokerage growth, leadership development, agent recruiting, and operational excellence. Through Iron Valley Real Estate Norfolk, he is building scalable systems, innovative lead-generation platforms, and professional development pathways designed to help agents grow from new licensees to business owners and industry leaders.

LJ’s mission is simple: create opportunities, develop people, and build a lasting real estate organization that positively impacts families, agents, and communities throughout Hampton Roads.