About Jim
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a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something : we may see increased opportunities for export | the collection gives students the opportunity of reading works by well-known authors.
• a chance for employment or promotion : career opportunities in our New York headquarters.
Yesterday evening I had the opportunity to give an unexpected marketing presentation. I did as well as I could, and frankly think I did quite well, especially given the short amount of preparation (thanks to my assistant 🙂 ) and that I had just come off of four hours of showing properties.
I am thankful and grateful that I had the opportunity. The property is 1) beautiful and 2) in Crozet (archived: 2022), (which would be a fantastic commute for me). Not taking this business for granted is something I have learned throughout my life. Each day is new and presents new and different opportunities to shine and excel. I get excited at the prospect of earning new business and clients – as soon as the excitement begins to ebb, I think I will look for a new career. Making the most out of each and every opportunity …
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Jim Duncan has been helping buyers and sellers in Charlottesville’s neighborhoods for 25 years. Get local insight born of experience.
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Testimonials Matter
I despise self-promotion. But, the Nest team make it easier to do so, so I did a four-part series on Instagram with some of my clients' testimonials. This is the part where I say ... if you have a question about the Charlottesville real estate market,…
Three Things I’d Have Done Differently in My Real Estate Career
Three things I would do differently if I were starting my career over? Maintain my client database better. Asked for client reviews/testimonials. And saved them on the blog. Hired an assistant earlier The consistently exemplary and amazing team at Nest Marketing have put together templates…
A Positive Review
I rarely post about myself, but this review on Zillow struck me because it's 1) awesome and 2) so insightful about the real estate process. Sometimes, I do what I do well. Thank you. (read the whole thing) "As a homebuyer you don't *need* to…
Previewing a Bio Video
This is likely to be one of the more consistent videos I'm going to send to clients for the next two years ... Thoughts welcomed. https://youtu.be/1Ws1z-NJVKg