About Us

Bryan Rice, ABR, GRI

Owner/ Principal Broker

A native of Christiansburg, Bryan Rice lives in Christiansburg with his wife, Benita, and daughter Stephanie. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1988 with a Business Administration degree and immediately started his own business, Bryan Rice Construction, Inc. He has built custom homes for over 15 years now and is a respected businessman in the community. Bryan is a board member on both the New River Valley Realtors Association and the New River Valley Homebuilders Association. He is also an active member of the Christiansburg Kiwanis Club. In 2003, Bryan purchased Landsales, Inc. and became the primary broker for the corporation. The name was changed to Rice Realty and Landsales, Inc. shortly thereafter. He brings with him a strong work ethic and looks forward to making your next real estate experience a pleasant one.

Benita Rice

Property Manager

Benita resides in Christiansburg with her husband, Bryan, and daughter Stephanie. After getting her Real Estate License in 2007 she joined Rice Realty to handle the property management side of the business. She brings with her fifteen years of real estate experience ranging from new construction to managing rental properties. For nearly two decades she has been an active member of the local community where she can often be found volunteering in church and school activities.

Norma Lawson, GRI

REALTOR®

Norma Lawson is a graduate of the Real Estate Institute, is native to Montgomery County and has been working in new home construction and real estate for many years. She takes an active role in church and her community. She currently sits on the Montgomery County Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission to the Board of Supervisors. Her love of gardening and being a good steward of the land is of utmost importance to her. To her, a house is not just wood, bricks and mortar, but rather a special place ... a “HOME”.

Bob Whetsel

REALTOR®

Bob is a devoted husband of 46 years to his wife, Katie. He is a father of two, grandfather of five and a great grandfather of one. He has a passion for U.S. history and genealogy. He enjoys helping seniors in need and remolding older homes. Bob has twenty years plus in the real estate business.