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Meet The Gunnels Group

Maggie Gunnels

Maggie Gunnels

Christy Lynn Beck

Christy Lynn Beck

John Sacco

John Sacco

Christopher Rababy

Christopher Rababy

John Fornecker

John Fornecker

Jossef Barron

Jossef Baron

Sherri White

Sherri White

Julia Trader

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John Fornecker

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Why Should You Choose The Gunnels Group As Your Charlottesville Real Estate Professionals?

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  Chris was so helpful when I was looking to relocate from out of state. He always made it a priority to show me homes for sale when I was in... read more town for a few days and was even kind enough to meet the inspector at the home I purchased as well as the septic inspector when I wasn't able to be in town. He went above and beyond and it was greatly appreciated!

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    Meredith Dibert
    October 11, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  He is very helpful and always there to assist, I had very good experience with him buying my first home, he did awesome job on finding what types of home... read more I was looking for. Over all I’m very satisfied with his service.

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    Abdul Parwez
    October 11, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  We needed to sell my father's house in Lake Monticello, but knew nothing about the local market. Maggie was referred to us by a neighbor, and we couldn't have been... read more happier. She helped us size up the amount of work to be done, estimate the selling price under a range of scenarios, and make an informed decision. If I have a need for a future real estate transaction in the area she is the first person I will call.

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    emacbean0
    January 30, 2019

    Zillow 5 Star Review  My husband and I bought our first house this past fall. We had the pleasure to work with John Fornecker. We had such a great experience with him. He was... read more friendly, knowledgeable and great to work with. As this was our first home buying experience we were expecting this process to be a little intimidating and long but with John's help we were able to close on our house in a month with no hiccups! It was truly a great experience. If we ever decide to move again we will definitely be reaching out to him!!

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    Makaely Thomas
    January 29, 2020

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  Maggie Gunnels Fornecker is our realtor. She represented us in the sale of our home and the purchase of our new home. The entire process went smoothly. Maggie is very... read more knowledgeable and was sensitive to our needs and wants. She always responded promptly to our questions and concerns. Our home sold in three weeks. My husband and I are delighted with Maggie. Corlis and George Douglas

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    Corlis Douglas
    September 13, 2016

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Maggie is very knowledgeable about real estate, knows the local market well and is committed to her clients. She responded to our needs and helped us get exactly the... read more home we wanted at the price we could afford! I would highly recommend her!

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    zuser20161130125840536
    January 12, 2018

    Zillow 5 Star Review  We want to thank you so much for making our first home buying experience absolutely incredible! Buying a first home in such a difficult market was daunting especially when buying... read more from across the country but you made the process seamless. We really appreciate how you checked out and videotaped every house we were interested in viewing. The guidance and insight that you provided exceeded our expectations. You even met with our parents to view the house when we were not able to view it prior to putting an offer in. We will recommend you to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a house in the Charlottesville area. We felt incredibly invited into the Lake Monticello community while working with you. Thank you again for making the process of buying a home enjoyable and smooth!

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    djc4837
    November 2, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  We were so lucky to have Maggie taking care of selling our home. We had to relocate during the pandemic. She took the lead and ensured that everything from watching... read more the prices to helping rectify things found in the inspection was covered and resolved in a timely manner. She provided thoughtful and helpful updates. She took care of everything and we could not have done it without her. She also got us a great price!

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    Erin Yates
    January 27, 2021

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  I just cannot say enough about Maggie Gunnels. At times it seemed almost as an unfair advantage having her and her team as our realtor. Her market knowledge and instincts... read more allowed us to sell our home in a week for thousands more than we expected. When it came to finding our new home, she was sweet and patient, but when negotiating with the seller she was sharp and persistent. Maggie was determined to make sure we had the perfect home at the right price. Always quick to respond to questions, or just talk us through a nerve racking experience.

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    tjchiz
    February 21, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Maggie did a simply wonderful job in handling the listing and sale of our home. We were impressed with her enthusiasm for our property from the start and the professionalism... read more she demonstrated in managing all aspects of the listing and sale. As an experienced agent, Maggie's guidance and advice proved invaluable every step of the way, and we greatly appreciated her acute attention to detail and prompt response to our questions and concerns. She has a particularly keen eye for staging and marketing properties, and the professional photographer she engaged captured stunning pictures of our home and property for marketing purposes that we're convinced made all the difference in finding a quick buyer. We couldn't have been happier with the attention and professionalism Maggie provided us and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home quickly and efficiently.

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    brad rovanpera
    March 14, 2020

    Zillow 5 Star Review  I believe I was the first client that Chris had served as a realtor. Despite that, he had a very good grasp of things and a great personality. I had... read more very little to spend on a new home, and no prospects were available in my price range. In addition, I was on a short deadline to find a house. Practically speaking this was a near impossible situation, and I needed a miracle. Through it all, Chris was very willing to go anywhere to show properties and he maintained a highly positive attitude. I had a strong sense that something good was coming which was based on my faith rather than practicality, and Chris didn't balk at that but was with me all the way through it. Then one Saturday, with about 2 weeks left, we viewed a home that didn't pan out, and I had no other prospects. At that point Chris remembered driving by a house that was for sale by owner and offered to show me where it was, even though technically that could have cut him out of the transaction. We drove there and found that it was in my price range and in great shape, unlike anything else we had seen over the few months of looking. I made an offer which was accepted. In gratitude for Chris going the extra mile, I chose to keep him involved. I'm so glad I did, because he walked me through all the many technical details, which I would have been clueless about on my own--he was well worth every penny! Buying a home is complex and stressful, and today's market is especially challenging. Throughout the whole process, Chris stayed positive and put my needs ahead of his own. He's the kind of guy you want in your corner.

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    jttsmckee
    October 11, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Maggie has been not only an AMAZING realtor for my entire family but a huge support throughout the purchasing AND selling process. She is so personable, responsive, knowledgeable, and a... read more great advocate for people that need it in this market. She has been extremely flexible and always went above and beyond to meet my family’s needs. We have used her for the sale of two different homes and for the purchase of one. I cannot thank Maggie enough for all that she has done and how amazing she has been throughout this whole process. I will forever use and recommend Maggie as a realtor. Thank you again!

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    F B
    March 1, 2021

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  John Fornecker is the best realtor I have worked with. This was our first home and John really made an effort to go through every detail with us. He was... read more extremely patient and if we weren't able to see a property he would take the time and make a detail video for us. Not only is he very versed in the entire buying process, but he is a contractor as well. This is a HUGE benefit and very rare to find in a realtor. He is able to point out areas of concern and advocate for the purchaser. If you're looking for realtor who is incredibly nice, trustworthy and knowledgable John Fornecker is who you are looking for. You won't have the added stress of wondering if your realtor is looking out for your best interest with him, he will be honest and steer you in the right direction!

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    pblankenship87
    November 9, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Mr. Fornecker is an excellent realtor who advised me all the way through the buying process. From the moment he showed us the property we were interested in purchasing,... read more he showed his expertise in touring the house. He was knowledgeable and patient, giving us advice as to what to expect once the process of making an offer began. Throughout the weeks we were involved in completing the contract, he assisted me as to where to sign or initial, if necessary. He showed me how to sign electronically, something I had never done. Mr. Fornecker was very helpful in the inspection of the property, to make sure that the seller would correct what was needed to be sure that the house was ready for closure. I highly recommend Mr. Fornecker as a very qualified realtor who takes the time to be sure that the buyer is satisfied in purchasing a property. Sincerely, Esther Burch

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    dburch4680
    November 2, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  He helped me when needed. Very professional and always communicated when I needed him too. He is always for his clients. I lost my husband last year... read more and it was hard for me to do all of the work on my house and Chris helped me and showed me what I need to do to get my house ready to put on the market. Thank You Chris.

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    AliciaGHerritt
    October 19, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  We recently contracted with Maggie Gunnels of the Gunnels Group to market and sell our home. We are so happy that we chose her to handle our transaction. We have worked... read more with many real estate agents over the years and Maggie is by far the best real estate agent we have ever dealt with. She exhibited a tremendous degree of professionalism in handling our transaction. She also seemed to genuinely care for our concerns and questions during the entire procedure. Maggie turned a stressful time into an enjoyable experience. We can wholeheartedly recommend her without any reservations. You will sincerely be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t work with her on your next real estate transaction.

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    ss49670
    October 17, 2020

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  One of the best realtors I've ever worked with. As an active duty military member, I've purchased and sold multiple homes across the United States; I've been fortunate to have... read more solid realtors. For this particular purchase, I bought the house next door and originally intended to work through the title company stuff on my own with the seller. I had Chris get involved as a matter of convenience, and I'm glad I did. Since the property had a couple mobile homes on it and one was recorded as personal property instead of regular real estate, the transaction became much more complicated than any of my prior purchases. Chris did the research to figure out what all my options were several times as different decision points came up. Additionally, I work a few hours away and completed much of the transaction remotely; the complexity of this particular purchase likely would have made it impossible to complete while remote without Chris' assistance. Bottom Line: Chris knows his trade and can be counted on to go the extra mile.

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    steven coulon
    October 11, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Jossef has energy and enthusiasm, has the drive to be an experienced agent. He was extremely helpful when it came to guiding me thru the buying and closing process, which... read more was crucial to me as a first time home buyer.

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    user19139324
    October 29, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  My experience with the Gunnel group and Jossef was outstanding. Jossef was very professional. He was quick to respond to any requests i had and once we found the right... read more place to call home he was in constent communication with myself and the seller's agent to make the whole process very smooth. He was able to set up the home inspection, fireplace inspection and even recommend me with all lender to allow me to close in a short amount of time. I couldn't have asked for more as Jossef went above and beyond and i would not hesitate to recommend him to any potential buyer or seller.

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    Thomas leroy
    October 28, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Maggie was amazing. We always seemed to be on the same page and she understood exactly what we wanted in a house (country living but still close to work).... read more She showed us around 5 houses and talked numerous times about others as potential. I was most impressed with her responsiveness to text/email and negotiation skills. Even in a sellers market we were able to get our dream home, under appraised value and with all repairs requested taken care of. What more could really ask for? I was always told that I play hard ball when house buying (this is my 4th home purchase) but she fought harder than I do and ended up getting more than we had in mind. In the end was the best realtor I've dealt with.

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    mashmoo76
    March 31, 2019

Maggie Gunnels On What Sets Our Team Apart

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3661 Lake Monticello Road, Palmyra, VA 22963
350 Old Ivy Way Suite 200, Charlottesvile, VA 22903
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