Rave Reviews

"Passionate About Online Marketing"

Although Fred Weismiller has a quiet demeanor, when speaking to him about Brian’s online marketing abilities he exudes enthusiasm. And why shouldn’t he? Fred and his wife Carol sold their home in just two and a half months—quite remarkable in this cool real estate market.

“We chose Brian over the other agents we interviewed because he was easy to talk to and we got the feeling he was very honest and knew what he was doing. But the biggest reason we chose Brian was because he knew how to market on the Internet. The other agents we talked to either didn’t have a web presence or were just in the beginning stages of creating one. Brian had a very detailed marketing plan so we could see exactly what he was going to do for us and he explained how we could monitor the results. To us, this was a true professional.”

“Featuring Our Home on The Chase Team Website Helped Us Get it Sold!”

Selling a home isn’t always a quick process but having their home featured on The Chase Team website helped get Jan and Millie Hertzfeld’s home sold. By using Realtor.com and the Featured Home tool, Brian was able to get them more exposure than they expected.

Mrs. Hertzfeld liked the low-key technique that Brian offered. She felt that he was very easy to work with and that made the process easier. Selling a home can often be a stressful time, but with Brian’s help, the Hertzfeld’s felt no pressure. And this is exactly what they were looking for when they decided to sell their home.

“Brian really knows the area,” noted Mrs. Hertzfeld. She commended his knowledge and professionalism in helping them sell their home and make it an easier transaction.

"We Were so Impressed with Lauri’s Knowledge of the Market"

When Jim and Suzanne Cassidy were looking for a home to buy in another town, they chose Lauri to help find the right one for them. They couldn’t be happier with their choice.

Being presented with a framed drawing of their home as a closing gift meant a lot to the Cassidys. It was the coup de grace of a successful buying experience.

“Brian Had the Answers to All Our Questions”

Selling a home in a Buyers Market isn’t an easy thing to do yet Ted and Lynne Deucher found the process to be painless. They attribute this to the skills and expertise Brian exhibited while selling their home for them. Ted said, “He knew all the answers to our questions. He’s very knowledgeable and has great experience.”

The Deuchers had used Brian to help them buy the house they just moved into so they decided to use his services again when selling their previous home. Lynne said, “I was impressed with how Brian kept us up-to-date on everything he was doing to get our home sold. He was always giving us advice on what to do to get it sold.”

“I was struck by how thorough Brian was. He is very careful and handles all the details,” Ted remarked. “We had every confidence that things would be done correctly.” What’s more, the Deuchers were thrilled that Brian made sure they knew of all the options they had available to them.

“We Were Kept Well Informed During the Home Purchase Process”

From their home in Colorado, Brian’s newest clients worked with him to build their new home. Being so far away could have been a difficult situation because they would not be able to foresee the construction progress. Brian, however, sent them pictures throughout the process and kept them well informed during all stages of the home purchase process. They never had to worry about how the construction was going.

This couple said they enjoyed working with Brian because he was “quick to pick up on what we wanted in a house and was flexible and accommodated of our schedule.” As you can imagine this was very important to a couple who had limited time to find a home. The couple also noted that they would definitely recommend Brian and plan to work with him in the future.

"My Home Sold Within a Matter of Days - In This Market!"

David Howe's home on Ravenscroft Way sold within a matter of days after putting it on the market. This is no small feat considering the market these days.

"In 40 Years and Many Moves, Lauri is One of the Two Most Competent Realtors We’ve Ever Had"

Among the many, many moves that Linda and Carl Detrick have had over 40 years, they rank Lauri as one of only two competent real estate professionals they’ve ever worked with!

"Lauri was very professional and highly competent," says Linda Detrick. "We moved from Wyoming which made it difficult to try to handle a real estate transaction from so far away; however, Lauri was so good we were able to accomplish everything between the offer and the closing via email and telephone."

The Detricks were especially impressed with Lauri's follow up and her attention to detail. "Lauri took care of everything for us after we chose our home but before moving into it. She took care of all the details."

The piece of mind the Detricks received knowing that Lauri was working on their behalf to close the transaction of their new home was priceless. They have no hesitation in recommending Lauri or any other member of the Brian Chase Team to their family and friends.

"You Get What You Expect with this Service Professional.... and More!"

Because Fuller and Cynthia O’Connor had worked with Brian previously to purchase land, they were confident in his abilities to help them sell their home. In a buyers market, it can take quite some time to sell a home but Fuller was impressed with Brian’s focus. He continued to actively market their home and never got discouraged. Fuller said that, "Brian is a hard worker. He’s tenacious and has very good market knowledge. He has a wonderful website that attracts buyers to his listings."

"Brian Made Our Purchase Easy!"

"Jan and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you again for your invaluable assistance during our recent purchase of a home in Charlottesville.

“Brian Handled Everything For Me; I Didn’t Even Have to Leave My Home!”

When Jane Hamilton decided to sell a home she owned that hadn’t been occupied for quite a while, she just wanted the whole thing to get done. Having been referred by a friend, Jane called Brian. She said he then took care of everything for her. In fact, the home sold so quickly they didn’t have time to advertise!

“I called Brian and told him what I had. He then went out to look at the home and found problems that needed to be fixed. He told me what they were and then gave me a list of people who could fix them. I never even had to leave my home. In fact, I never did meet Brian personally. He just took over and did everything for me!”

Jane describes Brian as very understanding, helpful and responsive. She was “extremely pleased” with the entire transaction.

"Brian Will Find You What You Are Looking For!"

Lynne and Ted Deucher had almost given up on finding their perfect home. But after working with Brian Chase, they finally found it.

"We Were Picky About Realtors but Found the Right One in Brian."

New home owners, Jane and Matt Lightfoot were very selective about the real estate professional they wanted to hire to help them find their new home. They had gone through quite a few before they found Brian Chase. They were excited when they found him to be nice, professional and very knowledgeable about the market.

"Brian's Thorough and Professional Guidance Netted Us Our 100 Acre Farm!"

"From our original contact to the contract to closing on our farm, our relationship with our Realtor, Brian Chase, was extremely thorough! Brian's constant attention to detail went from the contract negotiations to helping us with any and all questions and providing us with important information that was conducive to our particular situation. His friendly manner and professional way of articulating made the entire process an extreme pleasure."

"We Had None of the Relocation Obstacles I Anticipated"

"In trying to purchase a home in Virginia while living in NJ, I anticipated many obstacles and lots of stress. From the moment my husband and I chose to work with Brian, both of those things seemed to disappear. Between the internet links and email, we were able to communicate our interests and things moved along very nicely. We arranged a trip to VA and Brian drove us around the area to see the homes we had selected. He provided valuable information on the individual areas we were considering, and gave us advice when we asked for it. He answered all of our questions and made us feel very comfortable with the whole process. We found a beautiful new home in a great location, and none of it would be possible without Brian's honesty, hard work, and personal attention. It was a pleasure to work with someone who had a genuine interest in our happiness and satisfaction."

"Acting quickly got us our home!"

Peter and Rose Bartol had very specific criteria for the home they wanted to purchase. Brian showed them a very wide variety of homes and within that selection, the Bartol's found the home they wanted.
In Virginia, residential real estate offers are made by contract.
Soon after the seller had accepted the Bartol's offer, the seller received multiple higher offers. The seller had a strong incentive to get out of her contract with the Bartol's so she could accept a higher offer.
If Brian had not done such a professional job on the initial contract, the Bartol's would have lost the house.

"Your Online Services Were a Great Help in Our Relocation"

"Brian's Background and Skills Were Invaluable to this Couple Moving from Canada."

If you've got a complicated move ahead of you, there is no better agent than Brian Chase. When professor Ian Skurnik left his teaching position at the University of Toronto for a job at the University of Virginia, he knew the home buying process was going to be complicated. He said, "We had a complex situation moving from Canada to the U.S. There were delays such as the regulation regarding transferring over $10,000 over the border as well as trying to get a credit report issued after not having lived in the States for six years. Brian was so patient and friendly. Not once did he make us feel as if he was not anything but completely devoted to our best interests."

"Brian Never Once Wasted My Time"

"If you've ever watched HouseHunters on TLC and wondered if agents ever listen to what their clients want, rest easy. Brian never once wasted my time and was incredibly tolerant when I wasted his on a house that just wasn't right. I thought I'd done a lot of preparation for the home search, but I learned as much from the process with Brian as I had in my previous 6 years of home ownership. I love learning, but I hate being taught. I don't know who said it first, but that describes me. Many folks I've encountered in real estate set out to teach me, but Brian let me learn. It couldn't have been the most direct path to a sale for him, but it was the best path for me to find the house I wanted. And I did! Thank you Brian!"

"If You Get the Chance to Work with The Chase Team, Do It!"

"Got Real Estate Problems?  Brian Can Solve Them."

When Victor and Victoria Villar-Gosalvez went looking for a house to buy, they never dreamed it could be so easy. They bought the third home they looked at!

"He Made Us Feel Like We Were the Only Clients He Had."

When Tracey and John purchased their home with the help of Brian Chase, they never expected such individual attention. He was always available for these buyers who weren't even sure what they wanted when they began looking for a home to buy. With his patience and sense of humor, Brian made Tracey and John feel relaxed and comfortable so they could take their time and find just the right home. They knew they were in competent hands.
"Brian is the ultimate professional. He was so easy to work with," remarked Tracey. "He went beyond our expectations and gave us wonderful resources for such things as inspections, painting, roofing, etc. He had a resource for everything."

"Brian's Professional Knowledge and Dedication Enabled Us to Find Our Ideal Retirement Home"

"Fate would have it that our two children, Mark and Hana, would attend both undergraduate and graduate schools at the University of Virginia. Ten years of driving to graduations, football and basketball games, cultural events, visiting the great restaurants and shops of Charlottesville made us fall in love with the charm of Mr. Jefferson’s university, the city itself and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

"Thanks to Brian, Buying Our First Home Was Very Simple, Even Fun"

"When people ask me about buying our first house, I always smile -- which usually surprises them. As young people who worked full time and were bound by a strict budget, the process should have been arduous, but thanks to Brian, it was really very simple, even fun! Our needs were very specific: since we planned to both work and live in the home, we were looking for the perfect fit at the right price. And of course there were our pets to consider (4 cats, a dog, and an indoor/outdoor turtle). Brian not only helped match us to the perfect place, but he made all the details clear and easy to understand, ensuring that we could make the best decisions every step of the way. My 4 cats, now 2 dogs, and turtle are now settled in a home that could have been made just for us -- we couldn't be happier!"