Sasha and her team have real estate down to a science! We had to sell quickly during COVID due to a…read morenew job promotion that required us to relocate. Sasha was able to sell our townhouse for top dollar at a time when other homes in our neighborhood were sitting on the market and selling below value. Her team took all necessary COVID precautions when showing the home, and we were under contract in a week! It's obvious that Sasha and her team know their stuff-they are courteous, communicative, and we received email updates explaining next steps at every juncture throughout the process. It was all a very seamless transaction in a time where things are shut down-can't recommend Sasha's team enough for those on the market to buy or sell!

My husband and I have bought and sold 3 homes in the last 8 years, with our current home near…read moreCharlottesville being our fourth purchase. Out of all the real estate agencies and agents we have worked with throughout the years, I would have the say Story House and our realtor, Kristin Sorokti, far exceeded them all. Our out-of-state transaction was nothing short of flawless and stress-free. From the moment I "met" Kristin on Zoom from 1,000 miles away, I knew I had selected the right agency to work with. The questions Kristin asked, the time she took to get to know my husband and I before we ever stepped a foot in the state, the welcome packets provide by Story House all helped me to feel at ease with a long distance transaction. Once I arrived in Virginia and began the purchase process, Kristin's market and local area knowledge, combined with her team's clear, step-by-step process emails, made this experience a dream. If you're looking for a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic team that will be with you every step of the way, I would 10000% recommend working with Story House.

I met Katherine through the Yelp community actually! (I miss community events!) Then after starting…read moreto look casually for homes with my husband and trying out one other real estate agent briefly (who didn't impress us), I remembered Katherine and got in contact with her. She has been so responsive, flexible and kind through the whole process, from figuring out what we were really looking for, to answering random questions via text or email about any part of the home buying process, to taking us to see homes even if we weren't sure they looked great, just so we could start to get a better idea of what we do actually want/like. We're happy to say we have officially closed on our house and it wouldn't have been possible without Katherine's support. She was great to have on our team. She helped us find the little rural house on land that we were looking for, and it's almost perfect. She was patient with us when we put the home search on hold for a bit due to covid, and she was understanding during the whole process as we changed our search parameters multiple times after thinking them through (one example: we were originally open to looking in waynesboro but dropped that idea after a month or two and she didn't scoff at us for making her look at those houses etc) Truly great service from Katherine. She knows what she's doing as well and was very on top of getting things completed correctly and promptly. If you're looking for a great agent to help you find a home within Cville city limits, or beyond!, check her out!

As a first time home buyers we had a TON of questions. Not only were we incredibly nervous, but we…read morehad no clue about different resources or options available to us and the entire home buyer process. Katherine helped us navigate ALL the options of a VA home loan and never got frustrated when we asked her constant questions. She also suggested several options and resources that a previous agent didn't even mention to us. In addition, she did a lot of leg work reaching out to our lender and title company and coordinating all the moving parts that we had no idea even existed. I saw the house on Sunday, and Katherine worked through the weekend to coordinate with the listing agent, write our offer and work with our lender. She got us a GREAT deal, and was a whiz at negotiating and playing hardball. Her willingness to reach out to all the stakeholders was clutch, and we're so gracious to her for having some of the "hard to have" conversations with different people on our behalf. We always felt like she was on our side, she even drove 2 hours to come to our closing, and was more helpful in answering our final questions than the title company rep was. We had some issues after the closing, and Katherine was as responsive as ever. She was honest, realistic, and provided a wealth of knowledge and expertise (not to mention laughs and support). We can't thank Katherine enough for helping us through this nerve-wracking process and we're sad we can't buy more just to spend more time with her! Thanks, Katherine.

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!

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.

Voe and Bobby managed our rental property for about 7 years before we decided to sell (and listed…read moreit with them in 2022). After my last property manager went off the deep end, I was nervous to see who I could find to help me in a pinch. Bobby Montgomery was recommended to me and I never looked back! I lived out of state and even out of the country and Bobby always make sure I had great renters and screened them carefully. He was great at establishing fair but competitive rental rates. When it was time to sell, he was a huge part of our selling strategy as well. The Montgomery Team is professional, reliable, and easy to work with.

If there is lower rating, I wouldn't hesitate to give it! If u want details pls let me know and I…read morecan give u a call and u emails. They are horrible terrible u will never ever imagine. One u sign the lease, omg everything changes. For your own sake DONT RENT WITH THEM

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!

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.

Tara Savage is the hardest working realtor around. We told her what we wanted, she found it and…read moreeven went well out of her way to help us get it. She has an eye for detail and has integrity. I highly recommend Tara.