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Long & Foster Real Estate | 5702 Grove Avenue | Richmond, VA 23226
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Blake Poore Associate Broker, ABR, GRI, SFR, CLHMS (804) 908-1438 Blake.Poore@LongandFoster.com
Ali Poore REALTOR® (804) 955-8392 Ali.Poore@LongandFoster.com
About Us Blake Poore
Associate Broker, ABR, GRI, SFR, CLHMS, REALTOR® Blake specializes in representing Sellers and Purchasers in the residential resale market. In addition, he works with new construction sales and commercial sales including multifamily properties. Blake received his Associate Broker license in 2006. This extensive training has provided him with the necessary tools to offer excellent service and professional insight to his clients. Blake and his associates have been consistently recognized by the Richmond Association of REALTORS® with awards for outstanding excellence in sales since 2005. Background Blake attended Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as the famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute of London, England. He became a partner in his first business venture in 1990 at the age of 22, The Tavern Restaurant. He then went on to start three more business ventures from 1993-2000, Shackleford’s Restaurants. Blake started full-time in the Real Estate industry in 2004. The background he’s had in his business ventures allows him to have a different perspective while representing residential clients, commercial real estate transactions and business owners Cell: (804) 908-1438 | Email: Blake.Poore@LongandFoster.com
Ali Poore
REALTOR® Ali has been representing Buyers and Sellers with their real estate needs throughout the Richmond Metro area since 2015. 2016 Award recipient from Richmond Association of REALTORS® for the A. Kenton Muhleman, Jr Scholarship – ‘Rookie of the year’. Ali was accepted into the 2017 Leadership Development Academy by Richmond Association of REALTORS® . Background Ali comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the Property Management and Real Estate field. Ali worked for two of the largest Property Management companies in the United States during the past 12 years. Ali served as a Property Manager in Virginia and Maryland; and as Regional Portfolio Manager in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Ali used her expertise to train and assist her teams, as well as her customer relations skills with her residents to ensure prompt, professional and friendly service. She also assisted owners and investors of large multi-family properties with numerous acquisitions and dispositions. Ali attended Virginia Commonwealth University. While in college Ali began her career in Property Management and was quickly promoted to a Property Manager overseeing Cell: (804) 955-8392 | Email: Ali.Poore@LongandFoster.com
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About Us Jennifer Harned REALTOR®
A Richmond Native, Jennifer grew up in the West End Neighborhoods and the Northern Neck. Finding her niche in the Residential Mortgage Lending sector, she enjoyed being involved in Real Estate from the financial side for over a decade. Pursuing her other passion for travel, Jennifer spent the next 16 years living overseas in New Zealand working in hospitality, owning and managing a motel and restaurant. Her love for Virginia and her family called her home to continue her exciting career in Real Estate as an agent with the Blake and Ali Poore Team. Jennifer is currently representing buyers and sellers in the greater Richmond market. Cell: (804) 614-8410 | Email: Jennifer.Harned@LongandFoster.com
Brenda Gehl REALTOR® Raised in a "real estate family" in the Midwest, Brenda not only inherited exposure to real estate, but also developed a keen aptitude stemming from her sincere interest, knowledge and experience in the industry. She went on to graduate from the University of St. Thomas with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business communications. After more than 20 years in marketing, Brenda decided to transition back to her roots in real estate. With a passion for both architecture and the city of Richmond, it was a natural fit. She is an engaged member of the community, involved with several volunteer organizations. Relocating several times – buying and selling houses of her own – has afforded Brenda a deep understanding of her clients’ journey, which can be attributed to the first-hand perspective she gained through her personal experiences. She enjoys being able to help clients, buying or selling, experience confidence in their decision-making throughout the process. Brenda carries forward her family’s brand promise of "Excellence, not extravagance" in her own business. Cell: 804.335.6150 | Brenda.Gehl@LongandFoster.com
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About Us Trinity Transactions April Lane, Owner April closes anywhere from 120+ deals a year. Over the course of the past 10+ years, that’s a lot of transaction scenarios she's seen! This experience has provided a lot of insight along the way and the ability to think outside the box. She has a system in place for each type of transaction fine-tuned over many years of handling deals from start to finish that is virtually bullet proof. It keeps you as clients feeling like you are kept in the loop each and every step of the way, incorporating friendly reminders along the way! Here are some ways that she helps assist us:
Ensuring that throughout the process all documents are sent to the Closing Attorney and/or Title Company on your behalf.
Coordinating with you to arrange scheduling home inspections
Ordering of HOA Documents.
Ordering of termite Inspection, well & septic Inspection., and home warranty
Obtain required public information from governmental entities, if requested by Agent.
Coordinating any pro-rations for propane, oil, etc. that may be required.
Regular check-ins with the Buyer’s Lender (either side) to ensure we’re on schedule for closing.
Help with coordinating scheduled work needed to satisfy inspection contingency, collecting of invoices to ensure vendors are paid and/or POC.
Reminder to call for moving quotes and to call utilities prior to closing.
Sending change of address checklist prior to closing. April@TrinityTransactionsLLC.com | TrinityTransactionsLLC.com
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About Us RE Digital Web Solutions Wendy L. Mills, Owner Wendy brings over 20 years of experience helping businesses develop on-line success with proven results. We have worked with Wendy since 2013 expanding the high level of marketing services we offer our clients to ensure their property is seen by as many potential buyers as possible. Wendy’s expertise in marketing for real estate is well recognized. In 2018, she was an invited speaker on digital marketing at a national conference attended by top producers in real estate from across the country. Her proficiency in also creatively “thinking outside the box” and analyzing marketing trends has provided a strong marketing strategy when listing our client’s property. Office: 804.214.6121 | Wendy@REdigitalweb.com | www.REdigitalweb.com
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Laying thethe Foundation Laying Foundation The Blake and Ali Poore Team knows the real estate market inside and out in the Greater Richmond Area and surrounding counties. We are committed to making informed, strategic decisions when it comes to marketing your house to SELL in the shortest period of time with the best return for YOU.
Getting Started We like to start with an in person meeting to ask you questions about your motivation, your desires for your new home and your goals throughout the process. We are a results and satisfaction driven team and it is paramount to know what “results” means to you.
The Walk-Through Next, we’ll walk through your home together. This step is crucial—it’s where we will discuss recommended actions like staging or de-cluttering and also where we’ll talk openly and honestly about your home’s best features, as well as any potential drawbacks we see. It’s here where you’ll also provide insight about what drew you to the home in the first place. This will help us market your home most effectively.
Pricing Your Home Then we’ll talk about pricing and pricing strategies for your home. Pricing your home from it’s first day on the market is critical. We’ll sit down and talk about the pitfalls of pricing too high and pricing too low. Our goal is to price your home correctly from the getgo. Doing so will save you time and, most importantly, money. No one succeeds when your home is priced incorrectly. Our extensive experience and market knowledge along with your input are the solutions. Your home only gets one chance of making a first impression on the market, which is why we focus so much effort on doing market research, evaluating neighborhood comps and perfecting the way your home will show. It’s how we lay the foundation for selling your home.
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Marketing Your Home Buyer Profiling Every Property is Unique Our team will develop a marketing strategy as distinctive as your home.
We identify the potential home buyer for your property and develop a custom marketing campaign designed and targeted towards that group of individual buyers.
Professional Visual Marketing Most people are visual in nature and photos are often the first thing a potential buyer will see about your home. Arranging for a professional photographer is one of the service options we offer to our clients that sets us apart from our competition.
Professional Video & Drone Tours Many of today’s home buyers prefer to tour homes virtually before they tour it in person. In fact, 58% of home buyers say they expect to see videos when looking at houses on-line. We produce custom videos to highlight your home’s best features. These are then published with your listing information on MLS, Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com and many other Listing Syndication and brokerage websites nationwide.
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Marketing Your Home Customized Multi-Media Marketing
94% of all Home Buyers start their new home search on the internet
Technology and the internet has evolved how buyers find their dream house— the more exposure your home receives, the more opportunity you have to sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the most amount of money. Simply listing your home in the MLS system is no longer enough to compete in today’s tech-savvy market.
We are dedicated to making sure your home is seen by as many potential buyers as possible. Time is of the essence in a hot market — as soon as your home is listed your customized marketing campaign begins! You will receive an email of links to all of our on-line marketing for your home and a copy of your home’s property flier.
We Offer Our Clients:
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Listing Syndication Throughout the Web
Showcased Realtor.com Exposure
Video Tours
Intense Social Media Marketing Campaigns
Email Marketing Blasts to Agent Networks
Custom Property Fliers & Brochures
Facebook Advertising
Relocation Connections
Everyone may have access to these tools, but most don’t have the strategy to put them to work for you.
WE DO!
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Referral Network Market Data Reports Claimed Listings on Zillow and Trulia with Accuracy Monitoring
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Marketing Your Home Multiple Listing Service (MLS) The MLS is the most comprehensive resource for up-to-date local real estate information. Only licensed REALTORS® can add your home to the listing database. We will write a creative narrative showcasing your home’s attributes to include pertinent information about your property. We add photos and video tours to the Virginia MLS CoOp, which consists of the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service (CVR MLS) and the Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Multiple Listing Service (CBRAR). This MLS is accessible to all licensed area agents. They can then match your home to clients they are working with who are searching properties similar to yours and contact us for private showings.
Listing Syndication When you list with us, your property and Visual Tour are included in the listing feed from MLS into the National Information Data Exchange (IDX). This system posts your home on broker websites nationwide. Your home will not only be displayed on our website and broker websites, but it will also be syndicated on the websites below —and 1,000+ more across the world!
Posting times will vary by website and are generally dependent upon the timelines created by the MLS and each website. Your listing will also be submitted to the IDX system, which posts your listing on other broker sites, as subscribed to by those brokers. Listings that the client chooses not to allow AVM or comments will not display on Zillow, Trulia, and many other sites. Listings that the client chooses not to allow address display will show on broker sites, but will not be syndicated otherwise.
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Marketing Your Home Social Media Networking Social Media is a powerful way to reach potential buyers for your home. Sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram get millions of hits per day. This is why they are such a powerful marking tool. Social sharing makes it possible to find listings, give helpful advice and provide local information passed along by friends and acquaintances. We’ve worked hard to build an active, engaged audience across Social Media channels to make our social network work for you.
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Showing Your Home Showings and Scheduling We are always available for showing your home to prospective buyers. If necessary, extra showings and Open Houses will be scheduled. Typically, showings are scheduled in one hour increments. We will coordinate these appointments with you on a daily basis.
Lockbox Access A lockbox will be placed on your home so it is accessible to agents to show their clients. This system tracks all agents and clients who have entered your home. Once an agent enters your home, the lockbox system emails our office immediately. We know who enters your home and we then follow up asking for feedback from the showing.
Feedback Feedback is one of the keys to our clients’ success. We take a two-step approach. Once an agent accesses the lockbox, we them immediately email them for feedback. We also call showing agents within 24-hours for verbal feedback. This is how we measure performance in the marketplace so we can adjust quickly for a faster sale. All feedback is shared with you in a timely manner.
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Real-Time Access THE KEY THAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST! Trinity Transactions LLC We are dedicated to ensuring that your real estate transaction provides you an organized and smooth transaction. Each transaction is different and we have in place a very thorough plan that will put your mind at ease during this stressful, but exciting, time in your life. We want you to feel involved and engaged in the selling process, which is why we use cutting edge Transaction Management Software (TMS). You’ll be sent an invitation to create your own login password to see every detail that is required for a successful transaction and to monitor results. Below is a general idea what this service brings to the table for you!
As Our Client You will have full, real-time access to see what tasks are being managed by Trinity Transactions. Below is just a small portion of the things done for you:
Ordering of HOA Documents (if applicable)
Ordering of Termite Inspection (must be within 30 days of closing)
Ordering Well & Septic Inspection (if applicable)
Coordinating any pro-rations for propane, oil, etc. that is needed
Sending you an address checklist so you don’t forget any of the many places that require an update
Community list and directions for how and when to have utilities take care of prior to close
Regular check-ins with the Buyer’s Lender to ensure we’re on schedule for closing
Handling of all documents that need to be sent to the Closing Attorney and/or Title Company,of your choice, throughout the entire process.
As The Seller You will also have a small list of tasks yourself. You can choose to view only your list or everyone’s list that is involved with your transaction. Your list includes:
Reminder/task for seeking moving quotes and when to schedule
What to expect for the final buyer walk through
Any scheduled work needed to satisfy inspection contingency
Reminder to coordinate with the Closing Attorney for your proceeds
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Closing Costs Closing Costs Closing costs are the various fees charged by the lender, the title company, real estate agents, and other service providers in order to complete a real estate transaction and are paid through escrow. Which party pays for specific closing costs can be negotiable between the buyer and seller.
The Buyer Customarily Pays:
The Seller Customarily Pays:
Title insurance premiums
Real estate commission
Escrow fee
Document preparation for deed
Document Preparation (if applicable)
Documentary transfer tax
Notary fees
Payoff of all loans against property
Recording charges for all documents in the buyers’ names
Tax proration (from date of acquisition)
Interest accrued on loans being paid off, reconveyance fees, and repayment penalties
All new loan charges (except those required by lender for seller to pay)
Home warranty (if specified in contract)
Any judgement or tax liens again seller
Appraisal fee
Property tax proration
Interest on new loan from date of finding to 30 days prior to first payment date
Prorated HOA dues (if applicable)
HOA fee for providing all updated homeowner’s documents (if applicable)
Bonds or assessments
Delinquent taxes
Assumption/change of records fees for takeover of existing loan
Beneficiary statement fee for assumption of existing loan
Prorated HOA dues (if applicable)
Notary and recording fees
Inspection fees (roof, pool, property inspection, pest, geological, etc.)
Pre-sale inspection fees
Negotiated credits to buyer (if any)
Home warranty (according to contract)
Negotiated repairs (if any)
City transfer tax (according to contract)
NOTE: All funds from closing are usually delivered within 2 business days of recordization.
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Closing Costs What We Need From You □
Copy of your Survey and/or Plat
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Copy of your Title Insurance Policy (1st page)
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Name of Termite Company, if applicable
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Name of Utility Companies (and the monthly averages)
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Loan Payoff information, including 2nd loan info, if applicable:
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Name and Address of company servicing loan
Loan Number
Customer Service Number and Contact Name
Homeowner Association information, if applicable:
Membership required
Cost of association fee
Period of fee (such as yearly or monthly)
What the fee includes (such as common area, pool, etc.)
Thank You We look forward to working with you! 20180723
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Testimonials "Wonderful to work with Ali! I am a first time home buyer and Ali was amazing! She listened and was very attentive to detail. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to aid me in the purchase of my very first home!" ~ Chaney & Jodi R. (Buyer)
"Absolutely the best realtor ever and not only is [Ali Poore] the best realtor she is also a friend and family now she was the most helpful and professional person we’ve ever dealt with and she was knowledgeable about everything and had the answers we needed we greatly appreciate everything she’s done for us ... the best realtor ever!!!!!!" ~ Shawn B. (Buyer)
"Blake and [Ali] were not only knowledgeable about local Real Estate, they stayed on top of the process as if it were their own home. They contacted us on all issues about the sale, large and small, made useful recommendations and stayed focused through the closing. We couldn't have done it without them. We told all of our neighbors about them and will continue to recommend them to all who ask." ~ Pat & Bill (Seller)
"Blake and his team were very professional and executed the sale of our home with expertise and grace under pressure. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to expedite a quick sale. They kept us informed at all steps of the process, I don't think they could have made it any better." ~ Terry P. (Seller)
"With Blake [Poore]'s knowledge and expertise of the RVA real estate market, we had a full price offer on our home THE SAME NIGHT as our open house - he's that good! Blake helped us buy our house five years ago (and we had a great experience with him then), so we knew just who to call when the time came for us to list it this spring. This guy really knows his stuff in every aspect of selling a house. He came to our meetings prepared with spreadsheets of area comps and prices. He even walked the house & yard with us giving advice on improvements (big & small) we could make that would help sell the house - and they did help since we got such a strong offer almost immediately! He's easy to talk to, gets back to you quickly, and is straight forward & honest. He tells you outright that if you're not happy with his services that you can fire him at any time - not every agent does that. He and his team are truly talented and our only regret is that we moved out of state and won't get to work with him again!" ~ Shadi & Betsy J. (Buyer & Seller)
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Testimonials “It has been great working with you! We really appreciate you going the extra mile for us in every way. Jeremy and I are really happy with the way things have worked out! Thanks for the champagne, nice touch!" ~ Joyce L. (Buyer)
“I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work. You guys did a great job managing the sale process and I couldn't be more pleased with the result. The sale price and time to close both exceeded my expectation and I am sincerely appreciative. Should you ever need a referral from a former client, please don't hesitate to reach out - you'll receive a glowing review. Thanks again!" ~ Bruce S. (Seller)
"We listed our house this spring with Blake Poore, and April worked with us as a part of his team coordinating paperwork between the buyers and us. She also would have scheduled and coordinated showings - if we wouldn't have gotten a full price offer the night of our open house! This entire team is honestly so great, but especially April. She's wonderful at explaining things in a way that the average person (who knows nothing about real estate!) will understand. She always got back to me really quickly, which I appreciated above all. If we wouldn't have moved out of state, I would have liked to use them for life - they are that good!" ~ Shadi & Betsy J. (Seller)
"As the months have passed since the closing, we are now able to reflect upon the quality and assurance that Blake and his team provided. He more than adequately assessed with expertise the house, the neighborhood and the market to put us on a winning path. But the most important trait was his continual contact to keep us informed of the status. We would recommend Blake to anyone as a guide through the maze of selling a house. In fact, we already have recommended him." ~ Edna & Carol (Seller)
"Poore, Reichstetter & Associates are a top notch group of professionals in my opinion. Their combined experiences, established relationships with other essential professionals, enabled a smooth and quick sale of our families home. Each member was available for us during the sales process, and never hesitated to answer any question or concern we may have had. You, and your property interest are in very capable hands with April [Lane], Blake [Poore], and Curt [Reichstetter]. It was a pleasure to meet and work with all of you." ~ John (Seller)
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Testimonials "Dear Blake [Poore] and April [Lane], I can't thank you both enough for all the hard and speedy work you both did in helping me and my ex-husband sell our former house in Kingsley. As you may know, we both spoke with several realtors over the past six months, and even last year. When I met Blake in 2013, I was impressed with his acute knowledge of the actual selling prices, days on market, asking vs. selling ratios, etc. for homes in my neighborhood, and my zip code. Of course, I came to find out that Blake is a Godwin graduate, so he really knows the Kingsley neighborhood. But his knowledge of "numbers" and "the market", especially as it was changing pretty quickly from Fall 2013 to Winter 2014, was what really convinced me to hire him. We knew we would sell the house "as is". The several other realtors suggested selling prices of easily $20k - $30k below what Blake did. And, it is definitely worth mentioning that another house, 3 doors away on my cul du sac, had come to market in 2/13 in the $390s, and had sold finally, in 11/13 in the $330s (I believe). That served as a scary warning sign to me, NOT to set too high a price or the house would sit. And my ex-husband and I simply could not afford to have that happen. Blake was confident, direct and positive - and had the data to back up his proposal. As you know, the house listed on a deary, wet Friday in February 2014 and was under contract on the following Monday. For slightly over asking price. Wow! I was and still am amazed at Blake's keen understanding and perception of the market. He felt very strongly we could set the price to sell fast - and we did. From the first meeting to the last, Blake was supportive, helpful and positive. And then there's April Lane. Blake calls her "The Power Behind the Throne". I can see why. If Blake moves fast, April is lightening. Every single email from April was fast, correct, and took ownership of the task at hand. She very deftly worked with four attorneys, the buyers' agent, and the banks to make sure every detail was covered. She didn't miss a beat. Not one. I am amazed and impressed. But most of all, I am incredibly thankful for all the hard work that April and Blake provided to me and Mr. Albiston. Joyner Fine Properties has an incredible, unbeatable team with these two people, and they are worth their weight in gold. I will recommend Blake Poore, April Lane, and Joyner Fine Properties every chance I get. True professionalism and big hearts made what could have been a much more difficult process, streamlined and orderly. And that's what you want when you sell your house. Get it done fast, well, and neatly. Blake and April are truly two in a million. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart." ~ Sarah L. (Seller)
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Testimonials "Blake & April were with me every step of the way & made the process simple. Their knowledge of the market is great & were a pleasure to work with. I would have spent much more without their ideas & input!" ~ Terry W.(Buyer)
"Where do I start with this marvelous and professional lady April Lane? First and foremost, April is a true professional at what she does. She takes control of the of the real estate process from start to finish. April is knowledgeable, friendly, smart, and most of all relentless at doing what is best for her clients. It didn't matter what time of day or night it was, April was always accessible and ready to go. It could be late on a Saturday night or early on a Sunday morning it didn't matter, April was always working for the best interest of her client! April was our most valuable player during this process. She truly CARES about her clients! Joyner Fine Properties has an all star team of collective talent from Curt [Reichstetter], Blake [Poore], and their rest of their team! I have sold many houses, and this is the best collection of real estate professionals I have ever been associated with. The greater Richmond area and surrounding entities are truly bless to have access to such a top notched real estate team." ~ John & Angela K. (Seller)
"SERVICE AT IT’S BEST! As we all know, moving can be very stressful… and personally it was for me, however; the TEAM at Joyner Fine Properties made my stress bearable. From the initial home visit meeting with Curt [Reichstetter] and Blake [Poore] to end with “the get it done” April [Lane], made my life MUCH easier. Working in another state and having to do business in the old location was a bit much, however; the team of Joyner did not miss a beat. They told me that they had me, and I can say without a doubt that they meant what they said… They ensured every “I” was dotted and every “T” was crossed throughout the entire process. Looking back, I don’t know what I would have done without this GREAT team. When and if I have to sell again (hoping no time soon…LOL), without hesitation, my realtor company of choice will be Joyner Fine Properties." ~ John S. (Seller)
"I cannot thank Blake [Poore] and April [Lane] enough for their help selling my home. Thanks to their hard work, extensive knowledge, and great support system the entire process was quick and painless. Not only was my house sold in a week, but for over the asking price. I could not have asked for a better experience! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and look forward to working with them again in the future." ~ Courtney A. (Seller)
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Testimonials "Working with Poore, Reichstetter & Associates [Explore Realty Group], Joyner Fine Properties was really a great experience for my husband and I when looking to relocate to Richmond from Ohio. We were a little unsure about being able to find the right fit in an agent to work with as we were long distance, but after meeting with Blake Poore for the first time, our minds were at ease. He took us on a marathon house hunt the first day (per our request) since we had limited time in town, and we were able to learn a lot about the market. We were pretty impressed with Blake's knowledge about, well, everything house, property, and area related. His experience and knowledge was more than we could have expected. His willingness to help us find the right fit for us, provide us with any information we needed in our search and after we made our decision, and just his overall experience and professionalism, would make it a no brainer that we would absolutely work with him again and recommend him to any family member or friend. His help, along with the help of Realtor, April Lane on his team, really made the home buying process, relocating, and closing a smooth one for us! Thanks again!" ~ Judy & Jon P. (Buyer)
"April [Lane], Curt and Blake [Poore] with Joyner Fine Properties has had a paragon of patience through our search for finding land to build new houses on. Considering, we did not always know exactly what we wanted. If there was a better rating than "A", this group would get it. They are instrumental in helping find what it is that we are looking for. They are always so quick to respond and always present fantastic options to us. It is a pleasure having Joyner and their agents represent us and can always say our experience has been positive. Thank-you Joyner and Agents" ~ Mark & Doris C. (Buyer)
"The Blake Poore Team worked hard to assure my former condo appraised at a realistic market value in a neighborhood plagued with low comparable sales. They also negotiated a good price for another condo directly from the owners prior to it going on the market. I am very happy with my new home...much thanks to Blake and his team" ~ Deborah (Seller)
"We previously had our home on the market for sale by owner. Had lots of showings but no offers. We listed with Poore, Reichstetter & Associates, and they immediately presented a plan to help us achieve our goals. Along with April Lane, who is the "go to" agent working with them, they actively followed up on every showing and kept us informed. We found their ideas and suggestions to be helpful. These three work together as a team to best serve their clients, and we were pleased with the results." ~ Margie & Buck H. (Seller)
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Testimonials "We are fortunate to know and partner with Blake Poore of Joyner Fine Properties. His team gives 100% in professional courtesy and trust. They are extremely talented, skilled, and knowledgeable in all aspects of buying and selling a home. Our first experience was entrusting Blake to find us a home after numerous failures with other agencies. From the start Blake was helpful, smart and available to communicate information we needed to know about the Richmond real estate market. This along with his expertise in construction was extremely valuable while viewing many homes before the right one came along. Throughout the entire process he remained calm, patient and relaxed; smiling as he gently guided us through some of the most difficult decisions in our lives. There was never any sense of pressure or sales tactics. He reiterated with confidence that the right house would come along and when it did we would know it. He was impeccably responsive, and answered all our questions with facts. His communication and people skills are amazing. Blake truly is a professional expert to admire and re-hire! Our current experience with Blake in selling a house is another favorable memory. Although impressed with Blake on his own merit, we have learned much about Joyner Fine properties and appreciate the culture and heritage it represents in the Richmond area. We are confident we are partnered with the very best company and team to oversee our interests during the sale of our home." ~ Cheri & Rick (Buyer & Seller)
"I had the pleasure of using Joyner Fine Properties to assist in the sale of a unique Midlothian based condominium with substantially above market HOA fees. Curt [Reichstetter] and Blake [Poore] set expectations during and following our initial consultation regarding the effort and patience needed to sell the property. The firm did a good job of putting the property out on the internet and other listing sites. I received automated reports weekly regarding views, contacts, etc. I received very timely feedback from visitors to the property concerning their likes and dislikes about the property. As an out of town seller with a vacant property I was dependent upon the firm and staff to be my "eyes, arms and legs" when an issue requiring attention was required. I considered myself to be a "low maintenance" seller. I did not often call or request interaction. When I did call or reach out for interaction, however, the response was always prompt, friendly, courteous, and conducted in a professional manner. April [Lane] was always timely and courteous with e-mails, phone calls and other interactions. A good and valued member of the team. My interaction with Joyner Fine Properties was positive and I would use them again if the need arose." ~ Lee V. (Seller)
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Testimonials “Thank you so much for all of your time, effort, and hard work in selling our home and helping us buy our new one. We appreciate all you did – especially tasks outside of business hours. We are truly happy in our new house!" ~ Chad & Katie (Buyer)
"The at Joyner Fine Properties (POORE, REICHSTETTER & ASSOCIATES) was reliable, accessible, and communicated frequently to support and guide me through the selling process by interpreting and advising me on situations that are unclear or unfamiliar. In the end I believe it was their the marketing plan, the networking, knowing how to respond to questions, the human element/ touch, understanding the psychology of the potential buyers and their negotiating power that sold the home. While we were busy relocating, my agent was busy selling in a strong buyer's market... the result: 71 days on the market, 1 open houses, 32 showings, a sold price that I wanted and my very happy family!" ~ Omer (Seller)
“Moving is never easy. Relocating with a young child and pets while also being pregnant is definitely not easy! I must thank all of you for recognizing that our move was about more than just you selling our house. Throughout the entire selling process, I felt that all of you understood and empathized with the difficult transition we were making, and that you were willing to help ease that transition in any way that you could. From the start, we were impressed that Curt and Blake showed genuine enthusiasm for our house. This gave us confidence that they would promote our home well because they recognized its uniqueness. They also weren't afraid to aim for the upper limit when it came to setting the listing price for our home, while being realistic with us about the parameters of our home's market value. Very importantly, you were all so courteous with giving plenty of notice for showings, allowing me time to clean and make arrangements. April was always prompt and pleasant about responding to all of our inquiries throughout the process. When we encountered a hitch with the appraisal, Blake and Curt really went to bat for us and did their best to actively resolve the situation. You all remained involved and supportive from start to finish, a finish that resulted in getting a very good price for our home. I will not hesitate to recommend Poore, Reichstetter & Associates to others in the Richmond area. Thank you all so much for all you did for us. If we had hired another team, I truly don't know if I would have survived this busy and stressful time in our lives. I really appreciate your support, laid back nature, humor, and good work!!" ~ Emily & Eric (Buyer)
"Selling my home through Poore, Reichstetter & Associates with Blake [Poore], Curt [Reichstetter] and April [Lane] was the best and most lucrative decision. From my initial meeting with them through the close date, they kept me apprised every step of the way. Their market analysis of my property and the subsequent purchase price of my home, was spot on. I could not have been more satisfied." ~ Deanna (Seller)
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Testimonials “Buying A House: I met Blake Poore at an open house. We had met other realtors in the process of working towards buying a new home, but after talking to Blake for a while, I could tell he was the right choice for us. We were a new family and first time home buyers. Needless to say, we had no idea what we were doing. Blake was able to help us through the process. He talked to us and found out exactly what we were looking for. Never once did he try to push us towards or show us a house that would be out of our budget. We could tell he was genuinely looking out for our best interest and took his time. He showed us multiple homes, sometimes more than once on our request, until we found just what we were looking for. I can’t say how many times we emailed and called him, but it was a lot, and he always answered us quickly. Buying a house can be extremely stressful, but I found it to be a very enjoyable and exciting process. He took a lot of stress out of it. Our family grew VERY fast, and our perfect three bedroom house quickly became too small for us. Unfortunately, we had bought our house right before the unseen crash of the market, and bought it when the prices were high. We now had a house that no longer fit our needs that was worth much less than we paid for it. We wanted desperately to be able to move to a larger home in another state to be closer to family. We talked to Blake multiple times over a period of two years, and again, he answered us quickly. He even would come over to talk to us and discuss our options. He went out of his way to help us towards our goal of moving again. He went through the home and offered valuable tips for what to do and what to fix or change to help sell the home quickly. After thinking it over and discussing it multiple times with my husband, the opportunity finally arouse for us to move. We went the path of attempting to rent the house first, but unfortunately, that didn’t pan out. We were desperate now with four children and very little room. With no other options and now owning two homes in two different states, we began the path of a short sale. Short Sale Process: I can easily say this may have been the most stressful process I have been through. I had never pictured myself having to short sale a house, but I can say I have no regrets from doing so. Actually, I didn’t know what “short sale” actually meant until Blake described one to us. My husband and I discussed it and thought it through and decided that that was the only choice we had. Blake worked hard to market our house and was able to quickly find a buyer! Blake put us in contact with April Lane, who we became very close with. I was very impressed with the work that April did. My husband and I, again, had no clue what we were doing. April was able to guide us through the entire process. The bank we were dealing with made this process anything but easy, but April never wavered in the process. It was easy to see that she was working very hard to make this happen for us! She quickly responded to all of our questions, and there were A LOT!! April updated us regularly on the status and what information she needed or the bank was asking for. She forwarded us the emails she received so we never felt out of the loop. We had to file quite a few extensions, send and resend paperwork to keep our information up to date since the bank wasn’t responding quickly. Although I became frustrated at some points, April kept us encouraged. I never once felt like we were put on the back burner, or that our needs were not important. The kind of service we received from this team is beyond words. It is easy to see that Blake has a talent for buying and selling homes, and April is amazing and very knowledgeable in the short sale process!! I am extremely thankful for their hard work and impressed with how they handled all aspects of this process! I would recommend them to anyone without a second thought!” ~ Nikki & Robbie (Buyer & Seller)
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Testimonials "Working with Blake [Poore] and Curt [Reichstetter] during our real estate transaction was extremely smooth. They were able to establish an accurate price and implement a successful sales strategy that garnered that price at the end of the day. I would love to work with them again on a future deal. The icing on the cake was that the professional appraisal came back within $1000.00 of their initial price analysis. I am relatively new to Richmond, and one of my biggest pet peeves is that people down here don't answer their phones when you call them. Blake and Curt were always available and were diligent in finding answers to any questions or concerns that I had at the time. I highly recommend working with Poore, Reichstetter and Associates." ~ Jeff (Seller)
"As a first time home buyer, I was initially pretty intimidated and nervous about the whole process. Thankfully Blake [Poore], Curt [Reichstetter], and April [Lane] were incredibly accommodating and helpful from start to finish. I never felt as though I was being rushed to make a decision and was grateful that my vision for what I wanted of my first home was respected and taken into account. They were always available to answer any question I had, even after closing when I didn't know who else to ask. I cannot say enough awesome things about this team!" ~ Kristin (Buyer)
“Well – we’ve done it again! I cannot thank you enough for the assistance with my daughter’s first home. I apologize for the sheer number of properties she wanted to see but thank you very much for being patient with her as she accomplished something so huge! She was very stressed and you all made her feel safe making such a life changing decision. Also wanted to thank you for exhibiting the same patience and helpfulness with my parents. They are very happy with their new place and it would not have happened had you not been so great about exploring our options every day. They too felt quite well cared for by your team. So I believe that makes a total of 5 or 6 transactions between my family and I. The only one left is my son….and I’m working on him. You guys are awesome! I wouldn’t think of using anyone else. Thank you for taking such good care of all of us!" ~ Theresa (Buyer)
"Your team did a great job selling our condominium. They put together a professional website, interfaced with prospective buyers and their agents, and negotiated effectively on my behalf" ~ Tom & Mary (Seller)
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