🏆Here are your 2026 MHPCAR REALTOR® of the Year Candidates & Nomination Letters!🏆

Sarah Baker


Sarah has been an active Realtor for over eleven years, and in that time she has used her considerable talents to help countless clients successfully sell and purchase property. Her business acumen, friendliness, and dedication to

her clients are just a few reasons Sarah deserves this award. She is also cooperative, respectful, and welcoming to her fellow Association members. Above all, she exemplifies the very best traits that do credit to the Realtor

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In addition to being a full-time wife and mother, Sarah also actively volunteers for charitable organizations, and is an essential member of our local Association of Realtors, including having served as our president. She has been very involved in the Association for many years and will undoubtedly be for many more, regardless of whether or not she has an elected position.


It would be difficult to imagine our current Association without thinking of Sarah. She truly puts principles and ethics, the bedrock elements of the Realtor title, into action in both words and deeds.

Richard Sarver



For more than 20 years, Richard has exemplified what it means to be a REALTOR® through his dedication to his clients, his profession, his fellow REALTORS®, and the community he proudly serves.


Throughout his career, Richard has helped countless individuals and families find their dream homes. While his success is certainly reflected in his consistent status as a multi-million-dollar producer, what truly distinguishes Richard is the way he serves his clients. Richard believes in relationships. He is transparent, genuine, approachable, and relatable. Whether he is working with a young person purchasing their first home, a family moving into a larger home, or someone downsizing for the next chapter of their life, Richard takes the time to understand their individual circumstances and needs.


Richard genuinely cares about the best interests of his clients, and that sincerity cannot be manufactured. His clients know they can trust him to provide honest advice and to guide them through one of the most important decisions of their lives. Richard's success is built not only on his knowledge and experience, but on the lasting relationships he has developed with the people he serves.


Two years ago, Richard took on perhaps his greatest professional challenge when he opened his own brokerage. As a broker and leader, he has created an environment where agents feel supported, valued, and confident in their ability to succeed. Richard takes great pride in seeing his agents grow and become the very best REALTORS® they can be. His leadership is not about simply building a successful business; it is about helping others achieve their own success.


Richard's commitment to service extends well beyond real estate. He believes strongly in giving back to the community and consistently demonstrates that belief through his time, resources, and generosity. He sponsors numerous youth and community activities, including P&HCC Productions' children's theatre each summer, local ball teams, dance recitals, and yearbook advertisements. He is a Chamber Champion with the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce, sponsoring the Chamber Trade Show each year. He has also supported the Henry County Fair and the TGIF series.


Perhaps most telling of Richard's character is what he does quietly, without seeking recognition. Each year, he "adopts" a family and provides them with food and gifts during the holiday season. He does so without asking for acknowledgment or recognition. He simply sees an opportunity to help and does it.


Richard's commitment to his community is also evident through his civic service. He currently serves as a Director on the MHPCAR board. He has also served Henry County on the Board of Equalization during real estate reassessments, giving his time and expertise to help his community.


In May 2026, Richard was honored by the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce as Business Person of the Year. While this recognition is certainly Weill deserved, those who know Richard understand that his greatest accomplishments are often found in the people he has helped. the relationships he has built, and the difference he makes in the lives of those around him.


One of Richard's greatest qualities is his availability. He always has time for a conversation. Whether you walk into his office or pick up the phone and call him, Richard makes time to listen. He offers thoughtful, honest advice, and people know they can count on him.


Richard Sarver represents the very best qualities of a REALTOR: professionalism, integrity, leadership, compassion, service, and a genuine commitment to others. He has built a successful career not simply by selling real estate, but by building trust, developing relationships, mentoring others, and giving back to the community he calls home.

Join us on December 10th at Chatmoss Country Club to find out who takes home the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year Award!

MHPCAR 2026 Affiliates:

My Home Inspections, LLC - Greg Clardy

Mallard & Mallard, CPA

Martinsville, Henry and Patrick Counties Assoc. of REALTORS® | (276) 666-9005