We had almost zero experience with Charlottesville. Amy took the time to learn about our goals and…read moreshe helped us focus and rank our priorities. She also educated us regarding the current real estate situation and the use of technology. She helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood. Amy had an emergency situation and had to transfer the task of helping us with inspections and closing to Kelly. Kelly never missed a beat. She was very thorough and very knowledgeable. She gave us great confidence through the buying process that there would be no surprises. After the sale, Amy and Kelly have both stayed in contact and helped us get acquainted with Charlottesville. While we have been extremely impressed with their professionalism, we just have to mention they are both really nice people. It has been a true pleasure to work with Amy and Kelly.

5 stars for Marlo Allen, Associate Broker at Nest in Nelson County. She is highly skilled, a…read morefulltime practitioner, and always honest. Marlo has more integrity than most licensees in Nelson County. You can trust this person.

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.

Kelly Ceppa is a terrific realtor. In the last year she found us a new home, sold our old place in…read moreFry's Spring, and also sold our investment property in downtown Charlottesville, Nobody does it better. We're grateful that it's all over. Still, we like Kelly so much that we actually miss working with her on a daily basis. Chuck and Sharon McCurdy

When I wanted to purchase a home in Charlottesville, a friend could not speak more highly about…read moreKelly and suggested that I reach out to her. I had recently moved to Charlottesville from New York and was not yet very familiar with the area. Working with Kelly was an extremely positive experience. She encouraged me to take my time and make the right decision. She visited different kinds of homes in different kinds of neighborhoods and talked to me about the pros and cons of each one. She walked me through these homes and pointed out what I should look for both on the inside (e.g., quality of the HVAC system) and the outside (e.g., elevation) She is extremely knowledgeable about the city and her experience was helpful in narrowing down the kind of home that I wanted to buy. I was grateful for the time and energy that she spent with me, especially as I was not looking for expensive or luxury housing. At every step of the way she explained how different processes would work and took time to make sure that I understood what I was agreeing to - signing a contract to work together, making offers and counteroffers etc. Her extensive experience in the business also meant that she was familiar with other businesses/services I needed and could tell me which ones to consider (and which ones to avoid). For instance, she recommended several places when I expressed wanting to replace the carpeting in the new house for hardwood. We keep in touch, and I continue to reach out to her about small things (e.g., suggestions for a handyman). I trust her judgement implicitly. I have been in my new home for 6 months now and I am so happy with my purchase. If I plan to sell or buy again in Charlottesville, I would not hesitate to work with Kelly again!

Pam Whorley was our realtor and was fantastic! She was…read moreraised in Charlottesville and knows pretty much everything about the area. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and patient about showing us many homes over a 4 weeks period. When we found the perfect home she helped make the closing as smooth as silk. Superb service from Pam and this agency.

Completely unprofessional. Agents are unrealistic and don't have a true grasp of the market. There…read moreare better agencies and realtors in the area.

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!

We were looking to buy a house in Ruckersville and Sherry showed it to us. We have family members…read morewith different work schedules and had to come several times so that everyone could see it before we made a decision. Sherry met with us again and again with good humor and patience. I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy in the area.

Go with Pam!! We…read moremoved from out of state over the winter of 2024-25. Initially we were looking in the Lake Monticello area and found some of her videos on YouTube. We contacted her vai email and were on a video call within a few days. She took the time to get to know what we were looking for in a neighborhood as well as the house itself. She told us all about Lake Monticello and the pros and cons of living there. She planned ahead by preparing several houses in that area as well as around the Richmond area since we were also considering that as an option. We met in the evening and looked at the Monticello houses and then went to the Richmond homes the next day. While looking at houses she pointed out things that we might have otherwise overlooked that impacted our thoughts on the house or community. Ultimately we chose a house in the Richmond area which meant she would be working not only with buyers in another state but a house about an hour away from her normal base. Thru the process she had our backs and kept in communication regularly. She went to the home on our behalf several times for evaluations and walk thrus. In the end she even left us some small gifts and a welcome note. Pam made the buying process as easy as possible, connecting us with contacts that we needed to get set up once we closed. We are grateful for her professionalism, care and consideration of our needs. Go with Pam! David and Christine

Pam was outstanding throughout our entire process. We were able to work with her and her colleagues…read moreat Avenue and they were top-notch. From start to finish, Pam was supportive, honest, and her attentiveness and communication were second-to-none. I would highly recommend her as your next agent.

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!