Having lived in the Richmond area for over 30 years, as well as having been involved in real estate investing, property management and sales Justin Toney brings a wealth of knowledge about the Richmond Metro area to the table. He offers honesty, dependability, integrity and a great work ethic. He is also very patient and easy going, cares about ensuring a fair deal and making his clients happy. Justin genuinely enjoys helping people. With his excellent attitude and pleasant personality, Justin will win you over quickly and make you feel good about your real estate transaction.
Sold on: 2009-05-28 Sales Price: $223,000
11000 Ashburn Road (map it)
Richmond, VA 23235 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-04-13 Sales Price: $175,500
2033 Maplewood Ave (map it)
Richmond, VA 23220 Represented: Buyer
What year did you become a real estate agent?
2005
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
4 years as a licensed agent, 5 years real estate investing/managing investment property
What is the average home price in your market?
As of 10/16/2009 the average price for a single family home in the Greater Richmond Area is roughly
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
Just like the rest of the country, new home construction is down sharply and there is a lot of inventory on the market,
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
I enjoy helping people and making a positive difference in people's lives.
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
In today's market, showing a comparative market analysis to a prospective seller that indicates their property is not worth how much they paid for it or in some cases the property cannot sell for a high enough price to cover their mortgage.
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
One of my favorite clients to work with was Malihe. She was planning to move out of state and needed help renting out her townhouse. She felt totally overwhelmed and really needed my help. Within four weeks we had arranged to have her house painted, the downstairs carpet replaced, numerous minor repairs were done, her belongings were sorted, packed, delivered to a storage facility close by and her townhouse was rented out to suitable tenants who signed a one year lease. She was incredibly happy with how everything turned out and the speed at which it was accomplished. The entire experience really made me feel good.
What is your best characteristic?
Gosh, I have so many good characteristics it is hard to pick just one but if pressed to I will choose my patience.
Who or what inspires you the most?
The act of helping people is what inspires me the most. I just like to help others.
What is the best advice you ever received?
"Just be yourself."
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Richmond, VA =) I like visiting other places but there are so many people I know here I cannot see myself living anywhere else at this time.
"I enjoy working with people. It is a great feeling when you help a client find and purchase a part of their dream. As a native Angeleno, I know what..."