Deciding who to hire
Guides
Written by Keeton & Co's broker and agents for people deciding whether, when and with whom to buy or sell in Central Virginia. Each guide opens with the direct answer, shows its date, and names its author.
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Who is the best realtor in Short Pump, VA? A broker's honest answer
How to choose a Short Pump realtor: what the 2026 market and public agent directories show, and where Daniel Keeton of Keeton & Co fits.
November 8, 2026Read →
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Who is the best realtor in Lynchburg, VA? A broker's practical checklist
Compare Lynchburg agents by relevant experience, pricing, communication and who handles your move. A practical checklist from Daniel Keeton.
November 8, 2026Read →
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Who are the best real estate agents in Charlottesville, VA? A broker's comparison
How Charlottesville and Albemarle brokerages compare — local independents, franchises and Keeton & Co — and how to pick one for your area and price band.
November 2, 2026Read →
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Who is the best realtor in Crozet, VA? A 2026 guide for buyers and sellers
Crozet and Charlottesville-area homes sold at a $525,000 median in 13 days. How to choose a Crozet realtor, from Keeton & Co's Charlottesville office.
November 2, 2026Read →
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Who is the best realtor in Mechanicsville, VA? What the 2026 data shows
Mechanicsville homes sold at a $470,000 median in 9 days. How to choose a Mechanicsville realtor, with Daniel Keeton's 50 Mechanicsville sides.
November 2, 2026Read →
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Who is the best realtor in Midlothian, VA? What the 2026 data shows
Midlothian homes sold at a $459,930 median in 9 days. How to choose a Midlothian realtor, with Daniel Keeton's 258 Chesterfield County sides.
November 2, 2026Read →
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Who are the best real estate agents in Richmond, VA? An honest comparison
How Richmond-area brokerages compare — franchises, independents, discount and team models — with the tradeoffs, from a broker who competes with them.
November 2, 2026Read →
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What does it cost to sell a house in Richmond, VA in 2026?
2026 seller costs in Richmond, VA line by line: commission, buyer-agent pay, grantor tax, title and repairs, worked on the $429,788 metro median sale.
November 2, 2026Read →
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How long does it take to sell a house in Richmond and Lynchburg, VA?
Richmond-metro homes sold in a median 10 days on market in the 12 months to Oct 31, 2026. Timelines from listing to closing for Richmond and Lynchburg sellers.
November 2, 2026Read →
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New construction homes in Chesterfield County, VA: prices and how to buy
968 new homes sold in Chesterfield County in the year to Oct 31, 2026, at a $486,275 median. How to buy new construction in Chesterfield with your own agent.
November 2, 2026Read →
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Virginia first-time homebuyer programs: VHDA (Virginia Housing) explained
Virginia Housing (VHDA) first-time buyer loans, the down payment assistance grant of up to 2.5%, income limits and how to apply, for Richmond-area buyers.
November 2, 2026Read →
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What's my home worth in Goochland County, VA? 2026 values
Goochland homes sold at a $719,466 median in the year to Oct 31, 2026. Resale vs new construction and a free home value report from Daniel Keeton.
November 2, 2026Read →
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What's my home worth in Richmond, VA? 2026 prices by area
Richmond-metro homes sold at a $429,788 median in the year to Oct 31, 2026. Medians by county and a free home value report from Daniel Keeton's team.
November 2, 2026Read →
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Moving to Richmond from Northern Virginia: costs, commute and where to live
Moving from Northern Virginia to Richmond: a $429,788 median home price, local tax rates, the I-95 and Amtrak commute, and which suburbs fit.
November 1, 2026Read →
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Selling a house in Goochland County, VA: prices, timing and costs
Goochland homes sold at a $719,466 median in 10 days on market in the year to Oct 31, 2026. What Goochland sellers need to know, from pricing to closing.
November 1, 2026Read →
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How to choose a listing agent in Virginia
The questions to ask a listing agent before you sign, what a Virginia listing agreement commits you to, and the red flags that predict a bad sale.
September 22, 2026Read →
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Virginia buyer agent agreements explained (after the NAR settlement)
What a Virginia buyer-brokerage agreement says, why you must sign one before touring, how your agent gets paid now, and what to negotiate before you sign.
September 22, 2026Read →