JFP is a great agency for buying a house In the Richmond area. Our agent, Logan, was great, and the…read moreprocess was seamless. However, (and the reason I'm only putting 4 instead of 5 stars) is that they will try and push you towards their "preferred" businesses for title, warranties, etc. Just be cautious is all I can say. Please don't make the same mistake we did, and do your research into these companies. It's not exactly clear what kind of partnership, agreements, or kick-backs they may be getting for pushing them. The decision is, of course, always up to you as the buyer. Shop around, compare prices, read the small print, and when someone at the agency hands you a paper to sign saying this is our preferred business for x,y, or z, tell them you're going to shop around first. On that note, Cinch home warranty (their "preferred" or "recommended" warranty service) has been an absolute nightmare riddled with incompetence to deal with. A proper review of that scam will be put on their respective sites and the BBB, but for JFP, it should fall on them to recommend the best, not just their partners, especially to new, first-time home buyers. Again, stay far, far, far away from Cinch for your 1st year home warranty.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but after our experience, I feel it's important to share…read more We rented from this company for eight years. Throughout our tenancy, communication was often poor. It was difficult to get responses when maintenance issues arose, and after moving out, communication regarding our security deposit was also lacking. We asked questions about the deductions and never received complete answers. We worked hard to leave the home in good condition. The house was vacuumed and generally cleaned, and my husband mowed and maintained the yard the day before we moved out. We expected some routine cleaning after eight years, but we were shocked that only about $600 of our approximately $2,000 security deposit was returned. Many of the deductions appeared to us to be for normal wear and tear that naturally occurs after an eight-year tenancy. We were also charged for landscaping even though the yard had been maintained before we turned over possession. Our experience left us feeling that the deposit deductions were unfair and that our concerns were not taken seriously. Because of the lack of communication and how our move-out was handled, we cannot recommend renting from this company. We encourage prospective tenants to thoroughly document the property's condition with photos and videos at both move-in and move-out and to keep records of all maintenance requests and communications.

Dawson Boyer made the home selling (and buying) experience enjoyable from start to finish. He did…read morethis by giving us a detailed outline and projections months ahead of our planned listing date. As the time approached to actually put our house on the market, him and his team did a thorough job of providing our family with a strategy for staging our home. This really made a difference when it came time for prospective buyers to tour the house. When deciding on the listing price of our home, Dawson was able to provide examples and convey his knowledge of the area to help come up with solid number. Constant communication was given to us when we had questions and on updates with scheduling, offers, terms, etc. Never did we feel like we were in the dark, everything was transparent. The selling process was painless, smooth, and efficient. We are extremely happy we choose Dawson and his team to be our real estate agent. ~ Jason Wells

I had the worst experience with this company .. with John Martin .. He me scammed with his designer…read more) lots of foreigners who did not speak English come in to do work in my home ( not quality painting at all ) ,, redid my kitchen without my consent and charged me for it .. John wanted me to have an estate sale ( my biggest regret of my life .. he removed himself from the whole ordeal .. He said I needed to move out .. have an estate sale .. paint and go modern .. ..gave me a name of a big time lady from northern Va. .. she came to my house and raved about all my furniture, paintings , clocks , etc .. she put it on schedule .. cancelled 2 dates then turned it over to someone else in Richmond, who absolutely robbed me .. John never oversaw the estate sale , took a 9,000 square foot house of Georgian style furniture, Grand Piano , beautiful custom made rugs , Grandfather Clocks , Dining Room , 4 Bedrooms of very nice quality furniture? lamps and paintings, Den, Living Room , Tea Parlor , Beautiful Large Antique Entrance Foyer.Furniture .Silver , China , Paintings ., so much more .. i had no idea it was going to be a huge flea market .. I was told to stay away during the sale .. everyone was so excited it went well they said .. His designer was thrilled ., John too .. well when the check came in the mail .. it devastated me .. I still am sick beyond measure .. Heartbroken .. I am sick , how could I be such a fool to trust this man ., The check was for $600 .. $600..!!! John tried to down play all of it . he didn't raise any arguments with the estate company in my defense .. He did nothing .. told me when we closed he would give me $10,000 to make up for it .. lol .. well long story short , he is no longer my realtor .. this estate sale happened less than a year ago .. $10,000 was a drop in the bucket .. my baby grand was worth $5,000 .. but John never gave me a penny ... i was left with an empty , ugly inside of was once a gorgeous Williamsburg Mansion .. He Completely dismissed me .. treated me with great disrespect .. I hope to find an awesome lawyer and sue him and his company .. no one selling their home should ever have this happen to them .. on top of this horrific estate sale I spent over $100,000.00 on my house , John said it needed to put on the market .. but I have had so much feedback that it was the biggest mistake ever to listen to him and his designer ... they painted over original murals .. painted everything stark white .. it's been awful ..

I recently sold my home ( Fall 2023) and the buyers side chose to use Appomattox Title Co. I've…read moreowned 2 homes and this was by far the worst closing ever! There were so many hiccups and this company held almost $4000 of my funds in "escrow " due to an erroneous debt less than half that amount from 2012 that was paid off in 2013!!!!!!! They refused to release all of our funds after closing and made it terribly challenging for my husband and I to get our money back even after providing multiple times through emails and and phone calls receipts that the debt was erroneous and had be paid off in FULL 10 years ago! I ended up having to drive almost 2 hours to go in person to their office to speak with someone about the matter. Once I got there, they were very polite and accommodating in refunding our money from closing because they knew that they were dead wrong in how they dealt with our family in such a harsh way. BUT WHY did they put our family through this terrible experience in the first place?! We were told by our Title company that had done what they were supposed to do but Appomattox Title still kept holding our funds unlawfully. Questionable business practices.

Sharon and team are AWESOME!!! They've been doing title work for decades and know the dangers that…read morecan negatively impact a closing, and how to avoid those dangers before they become problems, if not a deal breaker. Give Appomattox Title Co a call if you want things done right. It's your future.

Ann Gallier Parsons is a truly exceptional real estate agent. Ann was extremely easy to work with,…read morealways available and responsive via text, call, or email. I was impressed with her market research as well as her strategy for marketing my home and felt she had my best interests as a priority. Ann's energy, positive attitude, and extensive knowledge of the Richmond market made the normally painful process of putting my house on the market far less stressful than previous experiences! She communicated well, gave great advice in staging my home, and is well-versed in dealing with other local agents. I relied on Ann for recommendations for everything from a detailed home inspector to a last-minute cleaning service. I would highly recommend Ann Parsons as a professional, savvy, well-informed, and delightful person to work with in helping navigate what has become a very difficult housing market.

First-class company and agents! Highly recommend!…read more They helped my cousin Dina get a great place!!

Some time ago, I "ran into" Michael Hippchen, ot One South Realty Group, on Instagram. Of all…read moreplaces. I followed him and his real estate journey for probably over a year, until one day (Aug 7, 2023, to be precise), I slid into his DMs to ask him about purchasing a house. On September 19, my husband and I closed on a great house in downtown King William. Thanks to Michael and his ease of explaining the process, making exceptional recommendations (bankers, home inspection, negotiation, etc) he made home buying feel almost easy. And that is here in the midst of not the greatest inventory when you have a specific budget in mind and the interest rates being what they are. Michael was hilarious and personable, but professional at the same time. If you are in the market to purchase a home, ESPECIALLY if you are a first-time home buyer, give him a call and let him guide you to your happy place (home).

Justin Sledd was a huge help in listing 3 business props. He was able to navigate some property…read moremanagement issues with a high degree of professionalism. We recommend him without reservation!

Laura Peery and her team are, IMO, the most professional Agents in the Virginia Region. Laura…read moreworked tirelessly on selling my waterfront home in Kilmarnock, Va. and as the listing Agent, she guided buyer Agents and was successful in getting qualified buyers for my unique 12,000 sq.fr. home. I highly recommend Laura Peery. You will not be disappointed.

Maribeth Lacy and Mariah Brent are TOTAL Rockstars!! Great…read moreteam to achieve your real estate dreams! Put the Steele group to work!

Ellie was the best person we could've asked to help us through the process of buying our first…read morehome! She was kind, patient, and so knowledgeable when it came to navigating the challenges that came along. We felt super supported and ended up finding a home we loved. Would recommend Ellie to any and everyone!!

Ellie was crucial in helping us find out perfect home. With the crazy post-covid market we were…read moreprepared to settle and get into whatever we could find. However, with Ellie's help we not only got into an amazing house but one that checked ALL 23 of our "want" and "need" boxes! Ellie worked tirelessly alongside us and on behalf of us throughout a complicated 1099 loan process. From assisting us with our current home to even helping us with our 4 kids when we toured houses - she was a constant, encouraging, positive force throughout the entire journey. Ellie sourced loan companies for us when we needed creative options, offered us workers and contractors to help us with our old place, and was available and prepared at any moment to work for us when needed. Her knowledge from her years working in the crazy California market proved very helpful when we hit some obstacles with our complex buying process. She remained confident, calm and is without a doubt the reason we closed on our beautiful home! We were being picky, talked to many realtors and were looking for a long-term dream home when we ran into Ellie by chance. After our experience with her we would recommend her 10xxx over.

As a realtor in the RVA area, having a great closing company is vital. Working along side Cissy was…read morean incredible experience. She was responsive, answered questions, and made the process very easy. I will definitely utilize her services in the future.

I got referred to them by our mortgage company and it was an amazing experience! They emailed us…read morethroughout the whole process and managed our expectations completely. We sat at the closing table for 2 hours waiting on the deed and Cissy sent us home and told us she would bring the paperwork to us! Lastly, I've emailed them with questions after closing they have responded within minutes. They're customer service and communication is tremendous and I would recommend them to anyone that is closing on a home in the Richmond area.