We were lucky to be able to work with the Gaffney Saadut team and we wholeheartedly recommend them…read more Mike and Jessica truly are the best. We started working with them before living in the area, but they were able to show properties virtually when needed and keeping us up to date with availability and changes in the market. Mike's experience as a builder was so helpful and their knowledge of the local market was valuable for us since we came from out of the area. We saw a lot of different types of properties, they were always willing to show us whatever and wherever we wanted to go. Mike and Jessica went above and beyond making sure all went smoothly once we were under contract. They were always only a phone call away which we so appreciated. We now have found our Rocking Chair Home and we could not have done it without them.

Jessica and Mike were absolutely phenomenal, and we are so lucky to have worked with them! As first…read moretime home buyers, we were unsure of what to expect with the current market and how to go about purchasing a home. They were energetic, reassuring, knowledgeable and patient throughout the entire process. Could not have imagined doing this process without them!

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.

Working with Deborah makes the home buying and selling process so much easier! She is knowledgeable…read moreand understands the market better than anyone else I have ever worked with. We have purchased two homes and sold one with Deborah at our side every step of the way. She's a fantastic communicator and extremely tech savvy. She came up with solutions for every bump in the road that came up. She continues to help us even after our transactions were complete by giving recommendations of service providers whenever things come up (she knows everyone!) I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

I met Katherine through the Yelp community actually! (I miss community events!) Then after starting…read moreto look casually for homes with my husband and trying out one other real estate agent briefly (who didn't impress us), I remembered Katherine and got in contact with her. She has been so responsive, flexible and kind through the whole process, from figuring out what we were really looking for, to answering random questions via text or email about any part of the home buying process, to taking us to see homes even if we weren't sure they looked great, just so we could start to get a better idea of what we do actually want/like. We're happy to say we have officially closed on our house and it wouldn't have been possible without Katherine's support. She was great to have on our team. She helped us find the little rural house on land that we were looking for, and it's almost perfect. She was patient with us when we put the home search on hold for a bit due to covid, and she was understanding during the whole process as we changed our search parameters multiple times after thinking them through (one example: we were originally open to looking in waynesboro but dropped that idea after a month or two and she didn't scoff at us for making her look at those houses etc) Truly great service from Katherine. She knows what she's doing as well and was very on top of getting things completed correctly and promptly. If you're looking for a great agent to help you find a home within Cville city limits, or beyond!, check her out!

As a first time home buyers we had a TON of questions. Not only were we incredibly nervous, but we…read morehad no clue about different resources or options available to us and the entire home buyer process. Katherine helped us navigate ALL the options of a VA home loan and never got frustrated when we asked her constant questions. She also suggested several options and resources that a previous agent didn't even mention to us. In addition, she did a lot of leg work reaching out to our lender and title company and coordinating all the moving parts that we had no idea even existed. I saw the house on Sunday, and Katherine worked through the weekend to coordinate with the listing agent, write our offer and work with our lender. She got us a GREAT deal, and was a whiz at negotiating and playing hardball. Her willingness to reach out to all the stakeholders was clutch, and we're so gracious to her for having some of the "hard to have" conversations with different people on our behalf. We always felt like she was on our side, she even drove 2 hours to come to our closing, and was more helpful in answering our final questions than the title company rep was. We had some issues after the closing, and Katherine was as responsive as ever. She was honest, realistic, and provided a wealth of knowledge and expertise (not to mention laughs and support). We can't thank Katherine enough for helping us through this nerve-wracking process and we're sad we can't buy more just to spend more time with her! Thanks, Katherine.

Anita was so helpful and patient and most importantly knowledgeable. My fiance and I looked at so…read moremany places and in so many different areas and Anita knew everything about the different towns and counties and helped guide us to the perfect home. Also i am a veteran and Anita was very helpful in the process of helping me get my VA loan and she knew what the VA looks at when purchasing a home. I could not be happier with choosing Anita for purchasing my first home. Ive heard so many horror stories about home-buying, especially in this area with a lot of the military/veteran personnel moving in and out frequently. I will not hesitate to use Anita again in the future if and when i decide to move.

Anita is a wonderful realtor to have! She helped me every step of the way and even after closing…read morewith remaining questions I had. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

David Sloan is an excellent realtor. I worked with him when he was still with Roy Wheeler…read more I had just moved to Charlottesville at the time, and was very unfamiliar with the area. He and his group (specifically, Aaron Manis) took a lot of time to give me tours of the area, narrow down what type of property I was interested in, and help me understand the history and trends of real estate in Charlottesville. Although I did not end up buying a house (market was up and down at the time), I very highly recommend his services when searching for a home.

We hired Kelley Brothers Construction to make repairs to the roofs of several of our rental…read moreproperties. They gave us a great price on the work performed as well as paying great attention to the little details of the job. They showed up as scheduled and completed the jobs as scheduled. They were available to answer all questions and address any concerns that we had throughout the time frame of the project. The jobs sites were cleaned on a daily basis, which was important considering we had tenants living in the units. Overall I would have to say they did an excellent job from beginning to end and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for great work at a fair price.

We wanted to save money by buying our first house without a real estate agent. We started the…read moreprocess not knowing exactly what it might entail. The one thing we knew for sure was that we needed to collect the best information possible, so we could be confident, patient, and smart about the decision making process. Ultimately, this would result in the best possible outcome for our family. Fortunately, early in the process we ran into one of the most impressive people in the housing industry: Wayne Kelley of Kelley Brother's Construction!!!! My wife and I were going to buy a house from my sister's friend. We thought the inside was really nice and the outside just needed a little work. We loved the house and really wanted to buy it. Wayne did a real contractors report instead of a regular inspection. He drove an hour and a half to inspect the house and could tell in 10 minutes the house had a lot of issues without even going inside. He was so honest, that when I got there he immediately told me not to buy the house. He showed and explained to me why we shouldn't buy it. He even taught me what to look for in the future and said I could take pictures on my phone that he could analyze with a computer program ahead of time. I couldn't believe how many things he found just on the outside that we didn't notice. Based on the information, we immediately decided to bail on the house!! Wayne understood how we felt about the situation and didn't even charge us for the inspection!! I was absolutely blown away by his honesty, integrity, and professionalism. I could have paid for a regular inspector, but most of them don't pay enough attention to detail. Wayne paid extra attention to all the details and went the extra mile to help us. Two days later, my wife found another house. This time my father and I looked at the house a lot more carefully. It was in pretty good shape, so we scheduled an inspection with Wayne again. This time he said the house was in great shape, it just needed a lot of little things fixed. Wayne even took the time to coach us on how to negotiate the offer and the inspection report. Based on his advice and detailed report, the sellers agreed to fix everything on the list without a problem at all!! Wayne helped us with every aspect of home buying from start to finish. Based on Wayne's expert advice, we bought our first house without an agent and saved a whole lot of money, time, and stress!! Wayne will give you the leverage you need to get the best deal possible for your family's future. Overall, Wayne was more interested in helping us as people and empowering us with the information we needed to make a smart decision, than he was the money. If it wasn't for Wayne Kelley, my wife and I would have lost tens of thousands of dollars!! Instead, we learned a lot, saved a ton of money, and got an awesome deal overall. Please feel free to contact Jeffery Close at 804 - 972 - 5013 to verify the authenticity of this reference, thank you.

I've worked with Kelly a few times and cannot recommend Kelly Morrison of Avenue Realty highly…read moreenough! She handled the sale of my office, and it was the quickest, smoothest transaction I've ever experienced. Thanks to her vast network of contacts, my office sold in just two days--and above asking price! But what truly sets Kelly apart is her dedication and willingness to go above and beyond. After the sale, I made an error on the closing date and suddenly found myself with almost no time to move out. I was completely overwhelmed, but Kelly didn't just offer advice--she and Belinda showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and helped me clean, pack, and move everything as if it were their own office. They even insisted on helping me move a huge file cabinet, despite my protests that They'd already done more than enough! Kelly is not just a fantastic realtor--she is a true professional, a problem-solver, and someone who genuinely cares about her clients. If you need a realtor who will go the extra mile (and then some), look no further. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again or recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell!