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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • Charlottesville City, VA • 2026
Jim helped me buy my house as a first time homebuyer. Throughout the process he kept me updated on important items, and perhaps more importantly helped me ask questions that I may not have known to ask myself. His time working in this area show clearly in his knowledge of the local market, neighborhoods, and business entities within the real estate / homeownership sector.
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • 2026
We cannot recommend Jim highly enough. When we traveled from the West Coast to Charlottesville for our house-hunting trip, Jim generously shared his extensive knowledge of the area and took the time to show us several homes and neighborhoods. His insights helped us quickly identify the communities that best fit our needs, and his friendly, down-to-earth personality made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free.As we continued the home-buying process remotely, Jim was incredibly responsive and provided excellent virtual showings, giving us confidence in every step of the process. Once we decided to move forward with purchasing our home, Jim went above-and-beyond to handle all of the in-person details on our behalf. His virtual final walk-through (we needed to close on the house prior to driving across the country) was thorough, and gave us confidence to move forward on closing. Even after closing, Jim was there for us to prepare some key items for us prior to our arrival. On top of his expertise and professionalism, Jim is honestly a great person to get to know.
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • 2026
He did a great job and was a phenomenal agent. He had visited the best past comp a # of years ago when it was for sale so had a very good sense of what this property should be worth. He did a great job dealing with the other parties in the transaction as well.
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • 2021
We have used Jim Duncan for a couple of housing transactions over the years in Charlottesville and Crozet. I do not do many reviews but Jim deserves one. Jim is a great agent and advocate for his clients. He has many years of experience in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area and knows the market well. He is a great listener and genuinely enjoys helping clients discover and meet their life goals.
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy and sell homes • 2025
We bought our first home through Jim in 2021, and I am thoroughly convinced that had we gone with a different realtor, we would have never had the opportunity we did to land our dream home, especially with such ease. His responsiveness, connections, and experience got us right in the door in the nick of time. The realtor you choose makes a huge difference in the buying and selling process, and Jim is the guy you want on your team. He is truly an expert when it comes to Charlottesville and the surrounding areas, as well as telling you what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear). 4 years later, he was the first one we called to represent us when we made the call to sell our home and move out of state. Again, he not only ensured a seamless experience, but he also kept our best interest his top priority. Selling our home for 70k over asking was a nice touch. We can’t thank you enough Jim!
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • Charles Charlottesville, VA • 2024
Jim worked with my husband and me for well over a year looking for a house. He took us to more properties than I can count, and throughout that time, we couldn't have asked for more in a realtor. He's been in the business for over twenty years, in this area, so he knows every builder, he knows what to look for, and he knows what to ask. Jim would catch a problem with the yard, a room that couldn't really be put to good use, an "office" that couldn't really be used that way because sound would travel, a water heater that would need replacing soon, a roof that was near the end of its life. He knows the ins and outs of every commute. We never got the sense that he was trying to push us one way or another. We just felt like every house we went to, if Jim didn't have all of the answers about the house, he could get them. We had total confidence in him. There just isn't any substitute for twenty plus years of experience. I would 100% recommend Jim to anyone.
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Jim Duncan
Listed and sold a home • 2024
My partner and I worked with Jim to buy our first house over a decade ago. Jim was extremely knowledgeable about the process and very tapped in to the local market. He helped us find a place that met our needs, was in our budget, and that we ultimately fell in love with. When it came time to sell our home this spring, there was no hesitation in who we would reach out to. Jim gives sensible advice, helps you factor in all the options at play, and is extremely responsive to any questions you may have. For a process that is filled with uncertainty, he makes you feel confident. When it comes time to buy my next home in Charlottesville, he will be the first person I contact.
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • 2024
When I tell you Jim knows his stuff, Jim really knows his stuff! My partner and I, 1st time homebuyers, were very naive to the whole process. We had a sit down with Jim over coffee. We not only explained what we were looking for and our budget, but he also took the time to answer our many questions about the homebuyer’s market in general. Shortly after, we expressed our interest in a home, and he moved full speed ahead. He had basically every step mapped out and taken care of for us, and we were closing on the house a month later! There are so many aspects to love about Jim. He’s a diligent worker, a great teacher, and an interesting guy. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better real estate agent.
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Jim Duncan
Listed and sold a home • Charlottesville, VA • 2023
I met Jim when I was a television reporter in Charlottesville many years ago. I worked there for 3 1/2 years and I would often reach out to him for interviews for stories about the real estate market in the area. He was incredibly knowledgeable, fact-based and always available which made him the perfect interview. Fast forward 13 years to when my wife and I made the decision earlier this year to sell our former home which we had been renting since leaving the area in 2010. My first call was to Jim who I still followed on social media. I knew it was not going to be an easy listing or a huge sale but wanted to get his thoughts. Despite the obvious challenges, Jim jumped at the opportunity and we could not have asked for someone who worked as hard or was as dedicated to selling our property as Jim. If you're looking for an honest, intelligent and strategic real estate professional who will give you the best shot to reach your goals, I would strongly encourage and highly recommend you give Jim a call. We are incredibly glad and thankful we did and couldn't have been more pleased with the result.
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Jim Duncan
Helped me buy home • 2023
We cannot share enough praises to even begin to express our gratitude and appreciation for Jim Duncan. We were not from the area when we first reached out to Jim after finding his blog - his posts were just the first peek into his overall thoughtfulness and wealth of knowledge on real estate and the Charlottesville area at large. This kicked off our almost year-long process of searching for our next home as out-of-towners. Throughout the entire journey, Jim was in lockstep with us every step of the way from hearing our “wish list” to filming comprehensive tours to watch remotely to putting in several offers in competitive buying situations before we found the one. He was patient with us as we explored multiple options and provided constructive feedback through the entire process. We’ve even since reached out to Jim on advice/recommendations for the area even after our house had already closed. If you’re looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and caring realtor, look no further than Jim.