This page aggregates many of the steps involved for people who are contemplating, or have already decided to, move to or within the Charlottesville area.
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. My cell phone is 434-2427140 (if you’re a spammer, please don’t).
First things first – “Charlottesville” generally means “the Charlottesville area” – ranging from “Charlottesville/Albemarle” to “Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties – Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson Counties.
Here’s a start – a relocation map of the Charlottesville/Albemarle area . If you would like me to send you a comprehensive relocation package, please let me know.
If you’re looking for rentals in the Charlottesville area, start here. Be aware of craigslist scams.
“Connecting” in Charlottesville – many of my clients have told me that they have found “connecting” to Charlottesville to be a bit challenging. Rest assured, there are clubs/networks/sports/things to do everywhere. This is a decent starting point.
Cost of Living comparison tool – It’s not 100% accurate, but is liable to provide a reasonable guide.
My first question is – what questions do you have?
Have you spoken yet to a lender?
What is important to you in a house? Location? Hardwood floors? Kitchen? Size?
Do you have questions about the process? Areas? What, if anything, do you need/want to be “close” to? Importantly: What is “close” to you? (For me, close is 10-15 minutes; for those from other areas, close is 30-40 minutes)
Start here -
2 – Prepping to buy a house in Charlottesville
These are the three of the best ways to search for homes for sale in Charlottesville
FranklyMLS
Search Charlottesville MLS
Nest Realty Group
This was written by a buyer client of mine, and I think it’s a wonderful resource.
This is me- http://www.realcentralva.com/services/
This was actually written by a client, and I think it’s a wonderful resource – How to Search for a Home Without a Realtor.
Schools:
Charlottesville public schools
Charlottesville private schools
