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Author Archives: Jim Duncan

Jim has been a Realtor for over seven years, is a stauch advocate of his clients’ positions and needs and has been recognized as a thought leader within the industry. He currently writes at his blog, http://www.realcentralva.com, http://www.realcrozetva.com and http://www.agentgenius.com.

Why Don’t Nest Realtors do Single Agent Dual Agency?

The Virginia Association of Realtors standard Buyer Brokerage form says as much : Because of the Broker’s dual representation in such a transaction, Buyer understands that Buyer and the seller have the responsibility of making their own decisions as to what terms are to be included in any purchase agreement . … The Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia says : “Designated agent” or “designated representative” means a licensee who has been assigned by a principal or supervising broker to represent a client when a different client is also represented by such principal or broker in the same transaction. “Dual agent” or “dual representative” means a licensee who has a brokerage relationship with both seller and buyer, or both landlord and tenant, in the same real estate transaction. … Just a clarification in light of the recent Realtor Magazine article on Nest Realty and Jonathan Kauffman : I require that all of our agents work full time and have a minimum of three years of full-time real estate experience.

Year-End Nest Report Released

Nest have released our year-end Nest Report, what we believe to be the most “comprehensive and transparent analysis of the residential real estate market in Charlottesville, Albemarle and surrounding counties, prepared quarterly by Nest Realty Group.” Download your copy here – 2009 Year End Nest Realty Group Nest Report (PDF) Please let us know what questions, comments or clarifications you have. Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA , RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius .

Nest’s Priorities Mesh with Charlottesville Buyers’ and Sellers’ Needs

This chart, from the National Association of Realtors’ 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, affirms Nest Realty Groups’ priorities. Does Print Work? Real Estate Agent : Higher Standards Our agents… • Have a minimum of three years, full-time experience as a Realtor • Work full-time as a Realtor • Have earned their Broker’s License • Are actively involved in the local Realtor Association • Absolutely, positively do not practice dual agency

Website : (Nest’s) site is better in terms of design, usability and brand coherence than almost all big broker sites.

… Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA , RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius .

3rd Quarter Nest Report – Charlottesville Real Estate Market Analysis

We have just released the Third Quarter 2009 Nest Report.

Please read it, and ask us what questions you have.

Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius.

Socialnomics Revolution/Evolution

Why does Nest use Social media in every way we can?

Ultimately, it’s all about communication – between Realtors and clients, customers, visitors, the public …
Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius.

Nest Realty Wins Most Innovative Brokerage Award

At Inman Connect in San Francisco
As seen on Twitter.

More to come …
Update 1: Thanks to VARBuzz for noticing.
Update 2: Thanks to Ray for the video:

Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius.

Charlottesville Ranks #4 Best Place to Find a Job

As reported by Kiplinger.com:
Big, stable employers plus the UVA student body add up to paying customers for the small businesses that give Charlottesville its spunk. An eclectic mix of more than 150 shops, galleries and restaurants line the historic downtown pedestrian mall. For example, one-year-old Siips Wine and Champagne Bar has already become a hot [...]

Developers Need to Tell Their Story

This isn’t groundbreaking stuff for those of us in the social media space, but it is for developers and neighborhoods in the Charlottesville area.

There is one development in Albemarle County that is embracing this philosophy, with a little bit of guidance from Nest. More to come …
Ask us how we can help you effectively [...]

Prepping to Buy a House in Charlottesville

I surveyed the Nest Realtors and asked for the top three things that buyers need to do in preparation for buying a house in Charlottesville. These are the responses, in no particular order:
- Have no house to sell / No home sale contingency – this could be your single best advantage in this market.
- Prepare [...]

Your House is Unique, Shouldn’t Your Marketing Be?

Nest's New Real Estate Signs Stay tuned for more on the next generation of marketing real estate in Central Virginia.