If you are looking for a realtor to find your perfect home in the Charlottesville area, look no…read morefurther than Deborah Rutter with Nest Realty, www.nestrealty.com. Deborah is the ultimate professional, with stellar communication skills, detailed knowledge of the region, with the ability to help even a novice home buyer learn about the process and shepherd one through to the final purchase.
I was returning to Charlottesville for my retirement, after being away for nearly 25 years. Deborah provided a comprehensive overview of the entire area during several visits (at my request). Since I was downsizing and did not have a clear view of what I desired, Deborah showed me the full range of options, including everything from downtown apartments, new developments with townhouses and condos, free standing houses in older neighborhoods, as well as rural properties. She provided a wealth of information with countless details, serving as an exceptional tour guide in the process, which is exactly what I needed initially.
Deborah was able to answer every question I posed and she was always a step ahead in anticipating the information that would be helpful to me in making decisions. She asked questions and got to know me well, and I came to have total confidence in her ability to help me find the best living arrangement for my age and situation, recently widowed.
Deborah shared information about the Charlottesville realty market specifically, describing what was unique about the area, the ideal time frames for buying and selling, the pros and cons of given living situations, home owners associations, etc. In addition, she educated me, again at my request, about the home buying process in general and the developers, builders, and contractors in the area. With this information I felt better able to make competent decisions, armed with specifics, not simply general feelings.
The saying, "knowledge is power" held true in that I felt more self-assured of my decisions with the specific information that Deborah provided. After each visit, I was armed with new knowledge that led me to have further follow-up questions that Deborah was invariably prepared to answer.
After this comprehensive process, Deborah helped me determine exactly what I wanted from a home, and with that information, she found the perfect spot with all the features we had discussed at a price that was reasonable.
As regards the contract and purchase process, Deborah again demonstrated that she is an expert. The steps involved were explained in detail in person, via phone calls, and emails that provided everything I needed to know. The home inspector she chose carried out a meticulous inspection in our presence and he used the process to explain all aspects of the home: structural, electrical, plumbing, etc., with Deborah asking pertinent questions to make sure I comprehended the entire process. Recommendations were made and Deborah assisted in making sure all necessary repairs were completed. She handled the entire negotiation process and we came to an agreeable price without delay. All necessary documents were sent promptly, and an on-time closing went without any issues.
I will use Deborah Rutter again to sell my home in 4-6 years when I intend to move into a senior living community, and I look forward to working with her again at that time since she made the entire process flow smoothly.
