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Curious Questions about the Charlottesville Real Estate Market

in General Real Estate on June 18, 2020 June 25, 2020

Curiosity about the Charlottesville area real estate market, via Twitter. Cville folks - what are you curious about re: the Charlottesville real estate market right now? First in a series. Second. I stole the idea/question above from my friend and fellow Nester in Blacksburg, and the questions came quickly. I'm going to be answering these questions in the next few days as I try to...

Sweat the Details Podcast – Privacy, Security, Facial Recognition

Nest Realty’s Sweat the Details welcomed Dr. Maritza Johnson to disucss privacy, Ring, Alexa, security, smart homes and TVs, and the need to be curious.

Late Night Negotiations – It’s a Team (real estate) Sport

in General Real Estate on June 16, 2020 June 15, 2020

"Realtors Work" Years ago, there was an ad campaign titled, "Realtors Work;" because people needed to be reminded that ... Realtors ... Work? I thought it stupid then, and still do. Of course productive Realtors work. Twice in the past few weeks, I've been talking to clients after 8 or 9 o'clock on a Friday night. While I say in my client code of conduct that...

Showing Houses & Closings During COVID-19 Time

in Buyers General Real Estate on June 4, 2020 May 28, 2020

Finding references to “the way it used to be” as irrelevant; this is normal now. A few notes taken when showing houses during COVID-19 time As the buyer agent, I need to be explicit to the client about not touching things without gloves. I need to come prepared with gloves Felt more like a tour guide More pre-showing prep, for all parties Go potty first...

A Good Partnership – Nest + @properties

in General Real Estate on June 2, 2020 June 2, 2020

I doubt many of our clients saw the news. We didn't seek this out, and we are ecstatic with where we are. We started Nest in 2009, a small tiny brokerage in Charlottesville, Virginia. Just three of us, then six, then a few more. In 2020, we have 15 offices across 5 states, and we're thrilled with where we are, as we partner with @properties...

“Didn’t make me feel silly” – One of my favorite reviews

in Shameless Self Promotion on May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020

I get a fair amount of reviews, and while I love my negative one, today’s review is one of my favorites because it highlights what I try to do with every client, and something I appreciate when I’m going down a new path. (bolding mine)

May 2020 Monthly Note from Jim

in Monthly Notes on May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020

May 2020 Note from Jim Duncan – Saltines, septic, using Zillow, keeping up, and what I’m reading.