Blog Update – Still Here
I'm still here. Read, email, call - 434-242-7140. Subscribe to my monthly note. RealCentralVA isn't going anywhere, but I am writing here less, and focusing on clients and my monthly note more. So here we are.Why This Post?I felt like I've been neglecting writing here,…
Thoughtful Zillow Reviews
Self-promotion is hard. But, I've been lucky to have a bunch of clients take the time to write thoughtful reviews about how I represented them this year. This is one review that captures a lot of how I practice Jim has admirable values for a…
Answering some Questions About Solar in Charlottesville
If you're thinking about adding solar to your home in Charlottesville, this is a useful 6 minute video from Sigora Solar that answers quite a few questions about the process - how long does installing solar take? How much does it cost? What do you need…
Listen to My Client – Local Lenders Matter
Local lenders matter. Really. I can't be more succinct than that. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a professional who has represented clients in the Charlottesville area for quite some time. If you don't believe me, listen to my client Just so you…
Talking about Podcasting and Blogging
This week, I had the pleasure of talking to a bunch of Realtors in Richmond as part of the NAR's Tech Edge series. It was a fun event, in a great venue, and the format was great for short attention spans, and high-value in short…
1st Quarter Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report – Here’s the Turn
The market is turning. And I'll be writing about this in depth in the coming monthly note (subscribe here). Your micro-market matters more than top-level reports. That said, I think the Charlottesville area real estate market is turning. Sellers - take note; price and prepare…
Writing a Bit Less on the Blog
I'm writing less here, and that's ok. It's not for a lack of ideas (I have a long list of drafts), or time, necessarily, but I've been focusing on clients so much that my drafts are remaining drafts for a bit longer. As I wrote…
Creating Content. It’s Worthwhile Work
Writing matters. Writing is a way for me to work through ideas, publish things I send often to clients, archive thoughts, and provide, for better or worse, a track record for people to learn about Charlottesville and, me. Not everything is, or has to be,…
March 2019 Monthly Note – Hungry Patience Love Teams
Now, I'm just titling these things by choosing one word from each topic. I try to ask every new client to subscribe to this note, as I truly think it's a valuable addition to the education and insight I provide to my clients. Interested? Subscribe…
There are No Little Deals (revisited)
There are no little deals. Period. What's new is old again. Or, doing the right thing never goes out of style. There are no little deals. Every home purchase or sale is a huge transaction for the buyer, and usually the seller, too. Dismissing the…