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!
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!
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.
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
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.
We moved out of state and didn’t have to worry about a thing because Maggie took care of everything for us. The process simply couldn’t have been easier! She made... read more sure our house was at its most beautiful for the showings, she marketed the house wonderfully and we got multiple offers within just a couple of days. All of the negotiating, paperwork, and navigating of regulations was as simple as possible because this realtor knows her stuff. We are so pleased, and highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs because she is ethical, hard-working, and simply a wonderful person to get to work with.
Maggie responded quickly to my inquiry about listing my home. She is very knowledgeable about the area and offered me excellent comps and good advice about timing the listing.... read more Maggie helped me arrive at the right price to list my home, proven by the fact that we had two full price offers in the first four days! She was very easy to contact and work with, always responsive to my questions, handled many things for me while I was traveling. I would not hesitate to use her services again or recommend her to friends.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
John tactfully negotiatiated a deal for us that saved us thousands. The purchasing process dragged on longer than anticipated due to legal issues on the seller's end but John kept... read more us posted and always answered our questions promptly.
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!
Are looking for someone who knows the area, understands the market, offers great sound advice, and is on top of everything that is going on during the entire process of... read more buying a home? Maggie is the person you want to work with! Very friendly and easy to work with, we would recommend her in a heart beat to anyone who is looking to buy a home.
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!