I'm from Winchester, VA but live in New York currently. Going back to my roots, I wanted to…read morepurchase a house on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, where property does not frequently turn over. After a futile internet search, I came across Craig's profile via a web search and decided to give him a try, not expecting to much (I'm fairly cynical). As it turned out, engaging Craig was the smartest thing I could have done. Having grown up in the valley, he knew the entire area far better than anybody I had talked to and helped me come up with a strategy for what areas would match my goals, and quickly built a list of available properties. Importantly, he helped me prepare for each of the properties and accompanied me in reviewing them. After the search yielded no perfect matches, Craig suggested I shift gears and look at property instead of a pre-built house. Shortly after we changed our tack, he told me he had found "the place for me" based upon our multiple interactions. He was 100% correct; within a day of seeing the property, I ended my search and put in a bid. Craig's service didn't stop there, however, as he helped me navigate the counter-bid process, draw up documents, and go through all the recommended steps from survey to inspecting the existing well and septic tank. It's hard for me to articulate how helpful he was, given that I was purchasing this property from a distance. His onsite diligence, friendliness, and thorough approach meant that he was doing most of the heavy lifting and was making sure I was comfortable with each step in the process. And, more importantly, he found me exactly what I wanted! I highly recommend him to anybody who is interested in purchasing in Virginia, and consider myself lucky for randomly stumbling upon him.

I chose Craig as the listing agent when I needed to sell my parents' home in Front Royal. He had…read morebeen referred by several people in the area and soon I discovered what a good choice I had made. Before it could be listed, the house needed numerous renovations including all new carpeting, complete interior painting and cleaning. Since I live in another state, I imagined I would be doing a lot of commuting to find local contractors and painters and to oversee all the work. Much to my surprise and delight, Craig handled everything. He made all the arrangements with reliable and quality contractors who performed a wide variety of tasks to get the house ready for the market. When finished, it looked even better than when it was new. There were quite a few surprises along the way and Craig good-naturedly took them all in stride. At one point, he even brought his own dehumidifier to the house to deal with high humidity in the basement. Craig maintained good communication and frequently updated me on the status of the work being done. Once listed, the house sold quickly. Craig is trustworthy, knowledgeable and hard-working. I greatly appreciate his expertise, time and efforts to make the sad business of selling my parents' home a completely positive experience. In addition to all that, Craig is personable and a pleasure to work with - I highly recommend him!

Jin Wickwire is AMAZING!!! Look no further for your next and future always realtor! From start to…read morefinish, Jin goes above and beyond for her clients. I loved how she explained everything so openly and clearly, as well as being highly responsive whenever we had questions or needed to discuss things related to our next home. She made everything a breeze which is so necessary when buying and/or selling! It is such a crazy and often times stressful process, but with Jin on our side, I felt at ease and grounded. She has so many connections, knows everyone (and everyone knows her), and is knowledgeable about pretty much anything you could want or need to know. And if she doesn't have the info you're looking for, she makes sure that we get what we need. Our buying process was a little hectic but she truly did an exceptional job of helping us with negotiations, navigating hard and tense dynamics, and dealing with conflictual or complex situations. We needed to upsize and were looking for a single family in Northern Virginia. She helped us find the home that we'd been looking for- a single family in Gainesville! No matter what came our way, she was there for us and always on our side. 10/10 recommend! Our family will be using her forever!

We don't usually leave negative reviews, but our experience with our former landlord and real…read moreestate agent, Jin Wickwire, unfortunately ended on a very disappointing note. While the home-buying process itself was smooth, our move-out experience was the complete opposite. As a family with young children, we were repeatedly questioned and made to feel uncomfortable over normal wear and tear......things like minor drywall nicks that are expected in any home with kids. These were already being addressed on our end with a contractor, as we had communicated. Despite agreeing to cover repairs and forfeit a $3,000 deposit, we were met with unnecessary comments and a level of aggression that felt unprofessional and unwarranted. It was especially disappointing given that we chose to work with her over many other options, expecting a level of trust and respect in return. We believe in accountability and were fully willing to take care of any legitimate damages....but respect and professionalism should go both ways. Based on this experience, we would not recommend doing business with Jin.

Tyler is an incredible agent. I found a property I was interested in and wanted to act fast. Tyler…read moreis the most responsive, thorough, helpful and communicative agent I could have asked for! He is so present and on top of everything--I felt like I was in such good hands and that he wanted the best for me and my new home. He made the process so easy and continues to be a great resource post closing! 10/10, highly recommend!

A friend recommended Tyler as we started our home buying process. We could not have been happier…read morewith the decision to work with him. He was incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. He made an effort to get to know us and what we were looking for, providing valuable advice on the market and neighborhoods throughout the entire process. He was also very patient, knowing we were willing to wait for the right house at the right price. When it came time to put in an offer, he worked his magic to get us an amazing deal! We look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.

I cannot recommend Shaun enough as a realtor. He recently helped us to sell our townhome and…read morepurchase a larger house in preparation of welcoming our third child. From Day 1, he was incredibly responsive, detail oriented and truly cared about what was best for our family, not the quickest deal. He led us step by step through the listing and staging process, handled an open house and eliminated so much stress that can otherwise come from moving. For our home search, he suggested listings, showed up to properties with us and recommended an excellent inspector, electrician, and we closed quickly. It's easy to offer Shaun to anyone in the area looking to buy or sell. We were truly blessed to work with him and should we ever need to move again, he'll be my first call.

I'm a happy home owner because of Shaun…read more I lived in DC for 20 years before deciding that I wanted to buy a place. And since I use Yelp for everything else, I decided to see what the People said about realtors in the area. As you can see, Shaun has a lot of fans. I loved what people had to say about him but it was really the video on his website that convinced me to set up a call with him. Hearing Shaun talk about where he grew up, how he ended up in DC and how he runs his business seemed almost too good to be true. But he's the real deal. Shaun wants to help you find your perfect place more than he wants to just sell you a house. Since I was doing this completely on my own it was important to me that I felt comfortable with my realtor. And while I took friends on a couple showings, in the end it was Shaun that helped me figure out which place was right for me. He would gently point out things that maybe I didn't notice or tell me when something wasn't as big of a deal as I thought. When I tried to talk myself into something he would remind me of the reoccurring dream I had about more space and how maybe XX wasn't a good fit if that was still important to me. I was on the fence about whether I wanted to leave the District. I ended up buying in DC but Shaun did a good job showing me all around Old Town. He'd listen to what I liked and didn't like and then adjust what we would look at the next time And while I'm going to be a city mouse a while longer, I made him promise that when the time comes he will help me sell my current place and buy the next one -- I'm eyeing the Parker-Gray area. Lastly Shaun has a guy for everything. Need a lender, Shaun's gotta guy. Need an electrician, gotta guy. Inspector, check. And this network is just as solid as Shaun. His network walked me through everything as a first time home buyer. I hear people talk about how hard it is to buy a place and honestly that wasn't my experience, at all. Clearly buying a place isn't like picking a happy hour spot but once again Yelp pointed me in the right direction. I love my place and finding and buying it was a really great experience because of Shaun. If I could give him 10 stars and 2 energy drinks, I would.

We are so grateful to Inform Real Estate, Ben Ferri and Nancy Briggs for helping us to settle in…read moreFront Royal, VA. We had very specific requirements and they found the perfect house for us. We spent several weeks looking at different possibilities. When the right house came on the market, we knew within 3 hours and were on our way the next morning to look at and bid on it. Nancy kept in close contact with the sellers realtor, and now we are living happily ever after. This company stands out in that they truly put their client's interests first. We can confidently recommend Inform Real Estate, Ben Ferri and Nancy Briggs.

From the owner: Are you looking to buy or sell a home? Are you looking to buy an investment property? I can help!…read moreI am a Real Estate Agent specializing in Residential Investment Properties as well as assisting clients in selling or purchasing their home.

Peter helped us find our dream townhouse back in 2021, and we couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. From day one, he truly listened to our needs and gave thoughtful recommendations about what would be a good long-term investment versus what might end up being a money pit. He wasn't the type to push for a quick sale--in fact, he pointed out property damage and issues we might've missed on our own, which really built our trust. He stood out among all the other real estate agents we attempted working with. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, we ended up getting our top-choice home in just eight days! The process was seamless from start to finish. Even recently, when we needed to relocate, Peter offered to help us find renters and has continued to be supportive. We'll absolutely be working with him again when it's time to sell. As first time home buyers, we felt we got amazing value for the services provided. Highly recommend Peter and the Red Cedar Real Estate team for anyone looking for a knowledgeable, genuine, and reliable agent.

Peter and his team are exceptional, highly responsive, and well-informed. We met Peter in 2015 and…read morepurchased a home in Maple Lawn. The best way to describe Peter and Red Cedar is high touch, white glove - concierge service. Peter knew the market and had a powerful team of equally adept realty professionals. Nothing happened without Peter's knowledge and he always focused on what was best for us: Initially meeting through closing. Here's where the professionalism goes to another level - Peter builds relationships with his clients, throws mixers, and checked up on us a couple of times per year. And, he DIDN'T ASK US FOR THE NEXT DEAL each time he subtly checked in on us over 5 years! He and his team cares about you - long term not just to get a sale. After 5 years of relationship building, we called Peter and the Red Cedar team for support. He came over. We completed representation paperwork, his AMAZING 360 degree Ariel and interior video/photography genius turned up and transformed our house into a buyer's beacon that sold our home within 24-48 hours of posting - FULL PRICE OFFER!!!! This is Red Cedar - all day long. After getting an offer, Peter and his team coordinate every document, appointment, and follow-up like a well oiled machine. The signing appointment was completely painless without any hiccups in the paperwork or payout - again, Peter and Red Cedar are professionals and the service providers (Ex. Title Company) were exceptional too. Thanks Peter and Red Cedar for your exemplary support, education, and caring over 5 years!

This letter will serve as my very high letter of recommendation for real estate agent and broker…read morePhilippa Main. She assisted my brother and me with the sale of our parents' home in April 2022. I have worked with many real estate professionals on several transactions over the years and can say with confidence that Philippa is one of the best I have ever used. Philippa has the qualities that make her an extremely successful and effective agent. We found her extremely knowledgeable and well-attuned to the super fast-changing market of early 2022. She was always attentive to our concerns and very responsive to questions, often responding immediately no matter the time. She showed great attention to detail enabling the sale to be made in less than a week. Our mother had recently passed away and we were raw with grief. Furthermore, we live in California, so it was even more important that we could rely on someone like Philippa to take the reins from beginning to end and that is exactly what she did. She was able to interpret and solve all the questions pertaining to our mother's Trust without the need for outside lawyers, and this was a great convenience to us. We also feel that we got the highest price possible for the house based on her pricing strategy and advice. Philippa exceeded our expectations in every way. The sale went very smoothly and we closed on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Philippa to anyone in need of a listing agent or for the purchase of a home. We interviewed three other agents before deciding on Philippa and she did not disappoint. Every detail was perfect, from the fantastic professional photos, the listing description, to the impeccable transactional aspects leading to the close of escrow. In a nutshell, she is a top tier professional, intelligent, tenacious, fun and talkative, bright and conscientious. If you need an agent/broker then hire Philippa Main. You won't be disappointed.

When getting our property ready to sell in Florida, we worked with Philippa. She was extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the market and helped us price it appropriately. She has one of the best response rates and follow through that we have experienced in our history of buying and selling multiple homes. We would recommend her to our friends and family for sure!

Where do I begin, We LOVE EMILEY !!! She seriously is AMAZING... We could have not picked a better…read moreRealtor for Buying our First Home !! Not only did we get a FANTASTIC Realtor for life, but we also gained a Friend. Emiley was able to provide a list of homes that matched our needs and wants. She is not at all about the sales/profits.. She is 100% for you and will do everything in her power to make things happen for you. She was there 100% of the way and was able to answer every question we had ... if she didn't know she found the person who did and got back to you ASAP! Her hard work and determination paid off and was able to get us a BEAUTIFUL HOME for a FANTASTIC price! She never made us feel or put us in a situation where we felt like we needed to buy the house. She has helped us and many of our friends !! Emiley will be our First call when we decide to list or buy another house :-) I promise you ... you will not ever regret going with Emiley ! THANK YOU SO MUCH EMILEY !!! Words can not describe how Thankful we are !!! XoXo

Just a couple of items to share with my brief encounter with one of the realtors. Respect the…read morespeed limit of the neighborhoods in which you are selling properties. Come to a complete stop in your White Cadillac Escalade with realtor vanity plates and please review item #1 in the link below. http://www.shenandoahfarms.org/uploads/9/6/8/3/96833488/rules_and_regulations.pdf The Shenandoah Farms Speed limit is 15 MPH! Not 25 or 35! You nearly ran me and my dog down on our dirt road while we were taking a walk as you sped over the hill behind us and nearly lost control of your vehicle after slamming on your brakes and sliding downhill past us. You were just at the house that is for sale-why not read your texts or phone messages before you start driving?! Slow down and get a damned bluetooth device! I recognize that time is important when it comes to real estate-but it's not worth tearing up our roads or hurting someone. Also, dirt roads don't fix themselves-that's my tax money spinning under your tires!! Put your vehicle in 4WD or in low gear and show some respect to the neighborhoods you serve!

Sellers beware: be prepared to be,talked into paying for a bogus pre-sale appraisal to convince…read moreyou to drastically lower your home price. Our agent did virtually nothing to sell our home. We had to micromanage every detail of the sale, and stay on top of our agent to do the most basic parts of her job, like sending us copies of our sales contract. The listing itself was initially a disaster. We felt as though we were dealing with used car salesmen rather than real estate professionals. There are many better alternative companies in the area than this one.

I had the pleasure of working with Amy during the spring of 2016. I entered the home buying…read moreprocess knowing what I wanted, generally, in terms of environmental factors, but with no specific physical criteria in mind. I was not settled on a single family home versus a townhome, nor was I really married to any particular geographic region, architecture, style or type of neighborhood. I wanted to "see it all" which required Amy do to a bit of weeding and sorting on my dreams in order to figure out what I truly wanted and needed. Taking what little I offered her (which was not only ill defined but subject to change based up on mood, diet and a possible lack of sunlight), Amy worked diligently to get at my true drivers and, therefore what properties would be most appropriate for me. Some of this spade work required her to indulge my desire to look at some pretty far-flung properties, but Amy used this time to effectively educate me on what items would become important to my search, selection and, ultimately, my overall satisfaction. Amy took my feedback and began to deftly draw the funnel down towards properties that would be good potential fits for me. She took the time to really listen and engage with me in the process of finding what turned out to be a great home! Amy also worked tirelessly through the closing process, making sure I was well served and expertly represented right up to settlement. I love my new home and owe it all to Amy's great persistence, professionalism and dedication!

The members of the Front Porch Team at Nest Realty were an absolute pleasure to work with from…read morestart to finish. We worked closely with Amy Webb and Kelly Ceppa and highly recommend their services. Amy came recommended by a friend who had a wonderful experience. We reached out to Amy and fell in love instantly. She was detail oriented, supportive, and thoughtful from the start. We discussed our goals via phone then met shortly after in-person. She took us on a tour of local neighborhoods. It is a unique experience to have a tour of the neighborhoods by someone who knows the area so intimately. Amy was able to tell us the long-standing histories of the areas and describe the personalities of the neighborhoods. As we began seeing houses Amy helped guide us in determining what features were "must haves" and which were "nice to haves." Each house we saw brought us closer to our dream home as Amy learned our personalities and likes/dislikes. Viewing houses with Amy was a pleasurable experience. She helped us form pros and cons for each house. Not once did we feel pressured. Soon enough, Amy reached out with a house coming on the market that checked all our boxes. Amy was unable to accompany us to the viewing of this home, but just as she had promised beforehand, her colleague and team member Kelly knew all our goals and wishes. Similarly, Kelly was incredibly detail oriented, supportive, and thoughtful right away. With Kelly's assistance and guidance, we put in an offer that was accepted. Kelly was attentive throughout the entire process, easily reachable with any questions, and always pleasant. She helped organize everything needed to reach closing and navigated unexpected & unpredictable events with ease. She accompanied us during the home inspection, final walk through, and the signing of the closing documents. It was incredibly helpful having her well-trained eyes and excellent knowledge at each of these steps along the way. Kelly even had housewarming gifts waiting for us as we walked into our new home. Amy and Kelly felt like family during the process and have kept in touch with us even after closing to help us navigate new home ownership. They are both incredibly professional, responsive, and went out of their way to be advocates for us as buyers. Amy and Kelly truly made purchasing our first home a beautiful memory. We will be sticking with their services long term - I cannot recommend the Front Porch Team highly enough!