Jim
Duncan

Associate Broker/Blogger

Jim has lived in the Charlottesville area for the past 21 years, has been a Realtor for over seven years and is a graduate of St. Anne's Belfield and the Virginia Military Institute. Jim writes the well-respected real estate blog RealCentralVA as well as RealCrozetVa and writes for the national real estate blog, Agent Genius. As such, his analytical expertise provides tremendous benefit for all of his clients.

Favorite sport:

Hands down, soccer.

Favorite place to work:

Any coffee shop around town.

Did you choose VMI yourself, or did your parents force you?

It was solely my choice, and they were surprised when I told them.

Best Character trait?

Honor.

What do people find aggravating about you?

My black and white take on some things.

Character flaw?

I'm impatient.

Your passions?

Family, writing, politics, change.

Keith
Davis

Realtor

Keith is a self diagnosed data geek. With an MBA from UNC (Kenan Flagler Business School) Keith finds himself always looking for empirical evidence to explain the market around us. He has worked representing buyers and sellers as well as local builders. His background is in start-up companies, from which he brings his desire to find new ways in which technology can improve the buying and selling process for his clients.He lives in the City of Charlottesville with his wife, Krista, and two young children.

Where would I rather be?

Sitting on a dock at Squam Lake, NH

Favorite Beverage:

It depends on the mood. Could be a Pyramid DPA, could be Gigondas, normally though, it's just a Diet Coke.

Book I would recommend to any client:

Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream. By Andres Duany

Home Improvement I Need to Make:

New Master Bath

Home Improvement I'm Glad I Made:

Kitchen Renovation

Perfect Temperature:

79 degrees

Martha
Campbell

Associate Broker

Floridian by Birth, Virginian by choice, Martha has lived in Virginia for over 30 years. Visiting Charlottesville while attending the University of Georgia she knew then that the area was special. Moving to Charlottesville in 1989 to raise her two boys, she got licensed to sell Real Estate in 2000 and her Brokers license in 2006. While her boys were in school she worked in a variety of positions helping to learn about her town. Whether it's SNL Financial, W. Alton Jones Foundation or St Annes-Belfield, Martha will most likely have a connection! Helping promote Charlottesville as a Real Estate Professional and assisting with most folks biggest investment is both an honor and a privilege she takes seriously.

Idea of a Perfect Day:

Waking up late on Nantucket with no responsibilities but to read, walk and sail

CD currently in my car:

Shelby Lynn - Just a Litte Lovin' - a tribute to Dusty Springfield

When not working:

You might find me teaching and/or practicing ashtanga yoga, riding my bicycle or designing a garden

Favorite Food:

Vanilla Yogurt from Arch's Yogurt!!!!

Favorite Kind of House:

I'm a cottage lover! Any style cottage or smallish house with a little garden and lots of character really speaks to me.

What kind of Car Do you Drive?

Volkswagen Passat (TDI) Diesel Wagon

Thoughts & Idea's for the Future:

Promoting sustainable ways in which to Build and Live to save our Mother Earth!!!

Amy
Webb

Associate Broker

Originally from Westchester County, New York, Amy arrived in Charlottesville in 1995 and happily calls it home. A Cornell graduate with a background in facilities management and many years experience as a small business owner and entrepreneur, Amy got started in Real Estate in 2002 and became a full time agent in 2004, when her youngest finally got on the school bus! Amy loves her work and enjoys injecting levity into the process, but never takes it lightly. Buying or selling a home or an investment property is a huge financial and emotional undertaking for you and your family: Amy's objective is to provide you with 100% of her ability, enthusiasm and attention during every phase of the process. Teamwork, effective communication and openness are her touchstones and building long term relationships is her goal.

Housemates:

2 lovely daughters and Mr. Bingley, a mutt of uncertain origins.

Secret Weapon:

a diverse ensemble of loving and supportive friends, the world's best parents, and my fellow nesters.

Late in Life Conversions:

PC to Mac, Canine Averse to Surprised Dog Lover.

Sunny Day Silliness:

Roll all the car windows down, open the sun roof, turn the volume up really high and sing/shout along to Peter, Paul & Mary. Try to get the people in the next car over to sing along too.

Not Embarrassed to Admit:

I call myself a vegetarian but cheat regularly. I prefer 70's Pop Music. I love my technology too much.

Contradiction in Terms:

I like to think of myself easygoing but I obsess about details and order. Sometimes this is a good thing, often not.

Heather
Griffith

Realtor

"Working with Heather is a refreshing experience" say many of her clients. And even better, she has a five year proven track record of being more than just an agent- she is a true real estate professional with solid experience in the corporate sales and marketing industry. With her enthusiasm and knowledge of the current market she looks forward to the opportunity to share her diverse background, negotiating skills and unique approach to real estate with you and your family.

Heather has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. Prior to real estate, Heather spent over six successful years in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Favorite Sports Teams?

Pittsburgh Steelers and of course, WV Mountaineers. Let's Go Mountaineers…

Favorite Quote:

"I never think of the future--it comes soon enough." - Albert Einstein

Favorite Escape:

My cabin in Elkins, WV. It is located directly on the Cheat River – a perfect place for canoeing, fishing, or just relaxing.

What My Friends Say About Me:

That I am a straight shooter, passionate about life and hard working.

Best Character Trait:

Honesty

Real Estate Specialties:

Working with first time homebuyers, guiding them through the entire home buying process. I also love relocating people to the area.

Real Estate Super Power

Negotiating Skills

Deborah A.
Rutter

Associate Broker

Deborah comes to real estate by way of a passion for teaching. She knows that buyers and sellers make the smartest decisions for themselves when they are armed with data and insight, not just hope and assumptions. She has taught first-time homebuyer education classes, and has assisted buyers and sellers with land, condos, multi and single-family transactions, in both urbal and rural settings. After a long career in international sales requiring extensive out-of-country travelling and non-stop cross-cultural negotiation, Deborah came to Virginia to be closer to family. First licensed in Maine, she has built her reputation on referral and repeat clients who recognize that analog service with modern tools in a digital world creates an ideal combination for delighted customers.

My Reading Collection

I am notorious for a decent collection of reference books on everything under the sun. And I tend only read non- fiction, to the dismay of many around me.

Currently Home-Improvment Tool I am Coveting:

A chainsaw. And a much bigger one than I actually need for my 5 acres in rural Albemarle County.

Near-Death Experience:

Eating the deadly fugu-sashi (pufferfish) with clients in Tokyo. One wrong move by the specially-licensed chef in preparation, and your death is quick and painless. I had a good chef.

Favorite Weather Profile:

Snowing, in the mountains, pre-dawn and prepping gear for some sort of outside adventure.

Advice I Give to Every Client:

Plan early and often. Repeat.

Words to live by:

Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. -Eleanor Roosevelt

Laura
Winn Smith

Associate Broker

Born in Charlottesville and raised in Sarasota, Laura began her real estate career in '83 marketing lots and new construction at Peacock Hill, a planned community ahead of its time. Walking land and helping clients visualize their new home was a natural for Laura, coming from a family of architects. Prior to real estate, Laura was in the advertising, graphic design business which has helped establish her point of difference. And makes her feel right at home in her new Nest.

Future Hobby (if the stars align):

Vegetable gardening

Best Read:

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Embarrassing Passion:

Sudoku puzzles

Top Recent Accomplishment:

RAN the Women's 4 Miler (instead of walk/run)

Gets me excited:

Finding a new nature path or trail I've never been on before

Most Proud of:

My four amazing children - Patrick, Amanda, Kelsey and Eric