
About Craig
Craig Wilson
President & Founder, Wilson Premier Properties
Craig Wilson is a licensed Virginia real estate professional and the founder of Wilson Premier Properties, a boutique advisory practice dedicated to helping clients buy and sell residential property at Smith Mountain Lake. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to personal service, Craig brings a thoughtful, relationship-first approach to every engagement.
The Story
From Ohio roots to lake living
Originally a native of Ohio, Craig grew up in a community much like Franklin County, where relationships mattered, people looked out for one another, and a sense of home ran deeper than an address. After building his career and raising his four children in Northern Virginia with his wife Angela, he eventually found his way to Smith Mountain Lake, where the pace, landscape, and community felt familiar and immediately felt like home again.
As a licensed Virginia residential real estate professional, Craig brings a deep, hands-on understanding of the Smith Mountain Lake market. He takes a thoughtful, unhurried approach, helping clients understand not only the details of a property, but the lifestyle, setting, and long-term considerations that come with lake living. His focus is on education, transparency, and making sure clients feel comfortable and confident throughout the process.
In addition to his residential advisory work, Craig has experience as a residential and commercial real estate investor and developer at Smith Mountain Lake. That background gives him an owner's perspective on value and long-term ownership, which he uses to better advise clients while keeping decisions straightforward and grounded.
Craig is deeply connected to the Smith Mountain Lake community and takes pride in contributing to the area where he lives and works. His goal is simple: to offer thoughtful guidance, honest advice, and a refined, professional experience for those buying and selling at the lake.
In His Words
“His goal is simple: to offer thoughtful guidance, honest advice, and a refined, professional experience for those buying and selling at the lake.”
What Clients Value
A relationship-first approach
Clients value Craig's steady guidance, clear communication, and attention to detail. He is known for being responsive, easy to work with, and genuinely invested in the people he serves, helping families find a place to put down roots, helping buyers find the right lake retreat, and guiding sellers through an important transition.
Steady guidance
A thoughtful, unhurried approach that helps clients navigate decisions with confidence.
Clear communication
Straightforward answers, returned quickly. No jargon, no pressure.
Attention to detail
From property specifics to long-term considerations, nothing gets overlooked.
Local
Craig lives on the lake and sells on the lake.
Industry Associations
Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Member of the Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®
Talk to Craig
Buying, selling, or working out whether the lake fits. Craig answers personally, usually the same business day.