Yvette Stafford, Mountain Area Nest Realty

Fantastic experience: Yvette was an absolute joy to work with in selling my house. She has great connections in the area, was an excellent advisor, and is very knowledgeable about the market. Beyond her expertise, she was easy to work with because she is so responsive, is excellent with communication, and is very organized. She was on top of everything every step of the way. She also has a great sense of humor and is a warm and fun person. I would recommend her to anyone!

Fantastic experience: A friend recommended real estate agent Yvette Stafford, and we are so glad we chose her to be our agent when selling our vacation home in Nellysford, VA. Her knowledge of the market, professionalism, and friendly demeanor helped us sell our home at a good price and in a timely manner. As our home was nearly thirty years old, her vendor recommendations were critical to getting our home in tip top shape for selling. Every vendor was very responsive and did great work at fair prices. I highly recommend Yvette for your home-selling needs!

Fantastic experience: I'm a licensed broker in another state. Yvette is an OUTSTANDING realtor. It was so refreshing to get help from someone that both knows what the heck they are doing, but also has deep local knowledge and relationships. I needed to work with someone that understood my short term rental issues in that market, and she was dialed in. Not to mention, she has a fantastic sense of humor. As a high compliment - I would say that as a broker myself, I could feel the need to micro manage a situation, but Yvette was so on top of things I felt like I was being taken care of so well. Can't recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Yvette for your real estate needs. She is highly knowledgeable and very very responsive

Fantastic experience: My wife and I first reached out to Yvette a few years ago when we were looking at properties in Nelson County. She showed us several places, though we didn't end up buying anything at that time. But we came away with a very good impression — she was straightforward, easy to talk to, and never made us feel like she was pushing us toward a decision. When we found a property we liked a few years later, we reached back out to her. She had a solid understanding of the area, knew the other realtors and parties involved, and gave us good negotiating guidance without overselling what was realistic. She made the process run smoothly and successfully. And as a Nelson County local, she had many useful tips on land management, local businesses and other resources that we will use. We'd recommend her without hesitation and will definitely reach out for any future property purchases or sales.

Fantastic experience: Working with Yvette was an absolute joy. We had so much fun looking at properties together that I was sad when we said goodbye after closing on my lovely new home. She was Never pushy or in any hurry for me to settle on a property and even recommended against one I was deliberating over. She respected that I had very particular wants and was willing to drive all over creation with me looking at some pretty unusual places. When it came to closing, she looked over the paperwork very carefully and found two mistakes that saved me several thousand dollars! I would recommend Yvette to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is an absolute joy to work with! She is very knowledgeable on all real estate matters, and immediately responsive to texts and questions. Highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was a pleasure to work with on the sale of our 62-acre property. She did a remarkable job of advising us in preparing for listing, listing and marketing, and coordinating several open houses and eighteen prospective buyer showings. She was always extremely organized, followed up on every detail and proactively communicated with us. She had other listings but always made us feel like we were her top priority. We had a great selling experience with Yvette and NEST Realty and highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Working with Yvette was simply a breeze. She was knowledgeable, responsive and provided good, experienced, local guidance throughout the entirety of the process. I would highly recommend her as an experienced real estate professional and would absolutely work with her again.

Fantastic experience: We had challenging requests for the area of Nelson County that was our desired location, and she was able to meet our needs, with kindness. She was always willing to help look up property details during our search and contact property owners that did not even have their proper listed. Yvette went above and beyond what was typical in order to help us find our home.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable of the real estate market in Central VA. She took the time to get to know us as clients and helped us to find our perfect starter home. She was attentive to our needs and always made time to meet up with us anytime we reached out for help. In addition, she has great connections in the area for other aspects of the home buying process - loan agents, closing agents, home repair services, you name it. We highly recommend her and would use her again in a heartbeat.

Fantastic experience: We’ve worked with many agents over the years and Yvette is hands-down the best. Aside from being extremely pleasant - even fun - to work with, she was knowledgeable, responsive, proactive, diligent and resourceful. We’re very grateful we choose her to sell our property and we highly recommend her. She will work very hard for you!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was amazing in so many ways. She is professional, intelligent and very resourceful. Anyone can show you homes but when it comes down to the detailed work involved in selling or buying, she is extremely meticulous, hardworking and resourceful. She is the best!

Fantastic experience: Nothing but good things to say about Yvette. She regularly kept in touch with the bank and kept us on task. One of the things we appreciated was her honesty. She was concerned that this place would be too consuming in time and resources for where we are in our lives. And she may be correct. :) We were warned by someone who had our best interests in mind. Excellent communication.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is so knowledgeable about the Wintergreen area, and offered great guidance to us every step of the way. We're now the proud owners of a condo!

Fantastic experience: Yvette represented us in the sale of a property belonging to 3 siblings residing in 3 different States, none of which coincided with the property. She was so helpful in being our eyes and ears and in helping us get the cabin ready remotely. It was a tricky closing as well because it was done remotely and all closing docs had to be signed, notarized and returned by a tight deadline. Yvette kept on top of us to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. She acted professionally and was communicative and responsive at all hours, even if it was to tell me she was in a closing and would have to get back to me. She was sensible in her recommendations, and above all she sold our property at the asking price within what seemed to me a very short listing period. I would use her again without a moment's hesitation!

Fantastic experience: We can’t say enough good things about Yvette. In a difficult market, and a unique property, she handled the sale of our home with professionalism and enthusiasm. She really guided us through the entire process from pre-listing through the sale and made it really easy and comfortable for us. We highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was great! The whole experience was seamless thanks to her responsiveness and exceptional communication efforts, as well as her overall knowledge and helpfulness.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is the best! This is our 3rd transaction with her and it's always been fast, efficient and exactly what we are looking for. We have worked with her on both buying and selling and couldn't be happier! Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Yvette is just wonderful and she truly knows her stuff when it comes to real estate. She has help me and my family buy 2 rental properties and helped us sell 1 property for a nice profit all within the last two years. She understands the market in and around Central Virginia, she understands Wintergreen Resort and the HOAs there, and she has all the connections you would need when it comes to contractors, lenders, etc. She is the full package! I look forward to our next purchase with her.

Fantastic experience: We recently had the pleasure of working with Mountain Area Nest Realty while searching for our new home, and we can’t recommend them highly enough! From our very first meeting, Yvette was incredibly attentive to our needs and preferences. Yvette took the time to understand what I was looking for and provided valuable insights into the local market. Throughout the process, Yvette was always available to answer questions and offer guidance. The knowledge of the mountain neighborhoods and the home-buying process made everything much easier. What impressed us the most is her dedication; Yvette went above and beyond to ensure we found the perfect place. Thanks to Yvette, we found our home in no time. The entire experience was smooth and enjoyable, and I truly felt supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for a realtor who is diligent, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about their clients, look no further than Yvette Stafford! Thank you, Yvette, for making our home-buying journey such a positive experience! C&N

Fantastic experience: We selected Yvette because of her deep love of Nelson County, her peerless skills as a communicator & her total commitment to her clients. Yvette EXCEEDED our expectations during the entire sale process of our home! Right away she recommended a Pre-Listing Inspection, which we did. Trust me, it's the smartest move any seller should take to address any issues BEFORE a buyer expresses interest! Thanks to her connections in the realtor community, her on the ball professionalism, and listing writing skills we had an offer the very first day we listed! Though the deal didn't go through, Yvette didn't miss a beat and promptly hosted a Brokers' Open House, created a stunning brochure & produced a snazzy video including drone footage showcasing the beauty of our property. Her tech skills come in very handy and elevate her among most other realtors. After a few showings, we had a terrific offer with enthusiastic buyers. We were very pleased with how inevitable small bumps in the road were handled with grace & professionalism. Even dealing with a micromanaging, Type A personality like me, Yvette was super responsive, patient, humorous & obliging! We highly recommend Yvette Stafford!

Fantastic experience: Best experience every. Yvette is awesome, professional and dependable. I would recommend her anything for your realtor needs.

Fantastic experience: Yvette was amazing to work with. She helped me purchase my first home and she went above and beyond to answer all my questions and made sure everything was taken care of in time for closing. I definitely recommend Yvette to anyone who is looking to buy (or sell) their next home!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was amazing! She was extremely responsive and managed the details of our deal expeditiously and like a true professional. I’ve purchased and sold commercial and residential properties many times over the years and Yvette was by far the best real estate agent we have ever worked with! I look forward to working with Yvette again!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was the best agent we've ever used to find a home! She was helpful without being the least bit pushy. She listened to our wishes and sent properties that matched our desires. It took us some time (over a year) to find a place and she remained professional and patient throughout the process. She has extensive knowledge of Nelson County as she has lived there a long time. Hardworking. Smart. Gets it done. Will use her again if we sell.

Fantastic experience: We worked with Yvette on a recent lot purchase and couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Yvette provided the professional guidance we needed, was incredibly responsive throughout the process, and was great to work with!!

Fantastic experience: Yvette is an amazing real estate professional whose advice and assistance with our home search and purchase was exceptional. Her real estate expertise and knowledge of the local market proved invaluable. She was able to answer all of our questions and researched any question or concern when needed. She always made herself available to accommodate our schedule, and made on-site visits in our absence. Yvette will be my “go-to” for all future real estate needs and would easily recommend her to any family member or friend looking for a real estate agent. Her remarkable professionalism and extraordinary customer service resulted in a truly positive home buying experience. Thanks Yvette!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was great to work with! Her professionalism and knowledge made the home-buying experience a breeze! Would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: What a pleasure it has been working with Yvette! From beginning to end she took the time to inform me of market values, the stages of the sales process, and what to expect. She handled everything staying on top of every little detail which made the experience seamless. Yvette is a skilled and resourceful realtor but in addition she’s an expert in the region. Her knowledge of the area helped price the home appropriately, expediting the sale. As a daughter of a realtor/broker it was my first experience working with someone else and I couldn’t be more happy! I am thrilled to call Yvette a friend as well!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was a tremendous guide and advocate in our home-purchasing journey in the Wintergreen Resort. She was prompt, professional, and kept us on track with each step of the buying process. My husband and I are hard to please in many ways and she exceeded our expectations. We would not hesitate to use her again for a future sale or purchase.

Fantastic experience: Highly highly recommend working with Yvette! From the moment we reached out to Yvette, she got straight to work helping us find the right plot of land to build our dream home! Within an hour of getting in touch with her, she had already sent me a ton of information on a plot we were interested in, and she had made plans to drive out to the land to walk the lot herself - this was SO helpful to us, as we lived about a 1.5 hours away and she sent us multiple videos since we couldn't be in person to see the land ourselves. She also helped us navigate a unique, remote closing situation by being the liaison between the different parties (lender, closing office, etc) to ensure a smooth closing process. Yvette is highly knowledgeable, trustworthy, and honest, all of which showed in how she provided recommendations, talked us through factors to consider, and helped us make an offer and purchase a beautiful lot. She's incredibly responsive and even extended a thoughtful note and "congratulations" gift after our closing day! We would, without a doubt, work with Yvette again!

Fantastic experience: We worked with Yvette on purchasing a home in Wintergreen Resort. We met by happenstance, but she was immediately helpful, knowledgeable, and available. We went under contract and she handled the scheduling of several inspections and appraisals. The whole experience was excellent and we closed with no problem. Great to work with. Would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was super knowledgeable & helpful in our land purchase. The purchase was smooth sailing and will recommend Yvette to others in the future! :)

Fantastic experience: She was amazing and helped us every single step of the way to make for an easy and well-informed process!

Fantastic experience: Yvette helped my parents with a recent sale and they cannot be happier! She is friendly, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable! The entire process was smooth from start to finish! In the words of my mom, "if you want to get it sold, see Yvette!" Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was everything we could have asked for and more when working with a realtor. She is very knowledgeable and takes the time to understand what her clients wants/needs are. If we ever need a realtor again she will be our 1st choice.

Fantastic experience: This was my first experience working together with Yvette and we worked together seamlessly! I will strongly recommend her to my future borrowers and clients. Strong communication skills and systems kept us both up to date during the entire process and our client was very complimentary as well....

Fantastic experience: I worked closely with Yvette to find and close on a property with very specific parameters tied to a very specific vision. Yvette was exceptional in spending the time and energy to really understand what I was looking for and help me find it. She stands apart from most other realtors in her desire to truly understand her client's goals and patient application of skills and knowledge to get them there. She's a true Blue Ridge devotee, and her knowledge of the Central Virginia region was extremely valuable in understanding various properties and market dynamics. She's intelligent, patient and methodical - a rare and fortunate find in a real estate partner. Finding a realtor who can and will engage unique buyer situations is challenging... if you're that "special buyer", I strongly recommend spending some time with Yvette to learn about her talents first-hand.

Fantastic experience: We are so happy we Chose Yvette Stafford to be handle the sale of our condo. She was engaged and very attentive to our needs and guided us through the process of selling and then closing the sale. She actively showed our condo till we had a buyer. We highly recommend her if you need a realtor.

Fantastic experience: Yvette was great working with us to sell our land. She was persistent and upbeat and helped us through all the steps of the process. Yvette knows the Nellysford area in detail, she was great to work with.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is awesome! She is knowledgeable, friendly, responds super quickly, and helped us land our dream property!

Fantastic experience: Yvette is a true professional! Always available and on top of everything throughout the entire process.

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure to work with Yvette on my last investment property. Yvette was super responsive with communication which played a critical role to find and win the bid on the property which was most suitable for my needs. Best of all, she always had the best interest of the customer, she will run the extra mile to make sure all the requirements are checked off. It was a long journey to find the ideal property, but thanks to Yvette it was an awesome experience.

Fantastic experience: Yvette was so easy and fun to work with! She helped me to purchase a place to use as a short-term rental and was able to share useful knowledge about the area and help me get set up with recommendations cleaners and contractors. She made sure everything was taken care of along the way and that my needs were met throughout the process. I’d recommend her to anybody looking in Nelson County!

Fantastic experience: We loved working with Yvette as she assisted us with purchasing our Mountain Home. We live 3 hours away so we really relied on her knowledge and expertise. She was always available to answer any questions we threw her way. Yvette was an absolute pleasure to work with and we highly recommend using her.

Fantastic experience: Yvette went over and beyond helping us find our mountain home to make memories with our boys! Whatever we needed, she was on it and fast. No matter what the questions were, she found the answers. She is not just a realtor but a friend that is there for you. You can tell she is in love with the area and truly cares about helping people find their dream home.

Fantastic experience: Yvette, was massively helpful in our property search. From our initial contact to closing, Yvette made the whole process a great experience and very stress free. Yvette was extremely responsive and proactive in our communications. She was a very knowledgeable of the area and provided a ton of great insight about the area. Thanks for a great experience!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was a knowledgable and extremely helpful realtor for the sale of my 26 acres of vacant land in Virginia. With her help we fetched more $$ than I even thought the property was worth.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is the best. And her sidekick Chastity Morgan. She listened to us, understood our needs. When that turned to one of her listings, she immediately and professionally handed us over to Chastity, who zealously represented us in that transaction. When it fell through, Yvette guided us to our second choice - very wise words. Oh. And we had fun hiking around Nelson County with Yvette, up a mountain in the snow. Always an adventure.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I worked with Yvette Stafford (and John McKeithen) for about three years as we searched for a retirement home in Nellysford. Both are good agents that we highly recommend. The remainder of this review is about our experience working with Yvette. Yvette is very knowledgable of the local real estate market and market dynamics. She seems to have an excellent rapport with her colleagues at Nest Realty and other agencies (e.g., Wintergreen, etc.), which we found helpful during our search. More important to us, however, is that Yvette is practical and down to earth. During our search, Yvette proved to be very flexible, typically finding time to show us new listings within in a day or two. When asked, she actively engaged in making an initial evaluation of the property she was showing, sometimes pointing out important details that we might have missed. She was good at following up with answers to questions that arose while looking at different properties and providing us with up to date data on the local real estate sales. Yvette is consistently patient and understanding; qualities that became clear when we had a purchase contract that did not workout. She is well connected with service providers and other businesses in the community that are important to buyers. For example, when we had a question about a potential, and unusual, structural issue with one house, Yvette, on short notice, arranged for a well respected contractor to assess the structure. While the contractor gave us his opinion, he also sent pictures to an engineer who responded within minutes. Yvette seems to regard this type of attention to customers as an almost routine and important part of her profession. Like any real estate agent, Yvette is in business to list and sell houses. But she also understands that when representing a buyer, she is working with “people” making serious decisions about finding a home. In our case, she quickly understood that even in a hot market some buyers need time and space to carefully consider a potential purchase. We enjoyed working with Yvette! Conversations with her and her actions make it clear that she is intelligent and enlightened; and, as much as we respect those qualities, we greatly appreciate her “down to earth” style.

Fantastic experience: Yvette was an amazing realtor and made the experience of buying our first condo as smooth as can be! We purchased the condo remotely but it still felt like we were there every step of the way. She was always readily available, drove to the unit to provide a walk-through video, and even set us up with other professionals to help us on our venture. She was knowledgeable about the market and housing prices. We even purchased the condo for under the appraisal price, crazy in this market! I would hesitate to use Yvette again and will recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in her area! Thanks Yvette!

Fantastic experience: Yvette helped me buy a home in Wintergreen. The experience could not have been better. She is easy to work with and very accessible. She worked tirelessly to help me find a property and then worked even harder to get the deal across the finish line. She has great communication skills. I highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: We knew we wanted someone local to handle the sale of our home and were thankful we found Yvette. Her expertise in real estate helped us from beginning to end. She was responsive to every request. She offered tips on how to stage, coordinated with a professional photographer to showcase our home, and encouraged us every step of the journey. Once it was listed, we received immediate interests and showings were scheduled. We had multiple offers and were able to sign a contract within days of our listing. It was a very smooth process, and we have Yvette to thank! She made sure to keep us apprised of every detail throughout the process. We are very thankful for Yvette's professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. We highly recommend Yvette!

Fantastic experience: Yvette has been a pleasure to work with. From the onset of our search, she took the time to understand our specific interests and did a great job identifying and showing us properties which matched those interests. We have been particularly impressed with Yvette's knowledge of the area, and her support in providing key resource introductions to help us in our future land development and building processes. Yvette's responsiveness was the best we've ever experienced in real estate transactions, always responding within minutes of our questions and requests.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Yvette on a land sale in Nelson County. We knew it would be challenging due to location, zoning, etc. but she was very knowledgeable about the area and we had a buyer MUCH sooner than I expected. She was always so responsive and kept everyone on track through closing. I would highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Yvette worked with us to sell our home. She is professional, kind, and ethical. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She researched our area, sold our home quickly and seamlessly. She communicated with us every step of the way as promised. Yvette made what could have been a stressful situation very smooth and easy.

Fantastic experience: Yvette runs full-tilt from start to finish to make the deal happen. Her communication throughout the process is superb. Her intuition, business acumen, attention to detail and follow through all contribute to her excellence in all she does. We highly recommend her as a realtor whose competence and work ethic won't disappoint.

Fantastic experience: Yvette did a wonderful job as a buyers agent. She is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. She was very helpful following up on things since we are out of town. She was organized which helped keep our closing on track. We highly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Ms. Stafford assisted us in purchasing a mountain getaway house in Wintergreen and really impressed my wife and me with her energy, expertise, knowledge and all-around sound advice. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Nelson County area.

Fantastic experience: Ms. Stafford was very easy to work with and highly knowledgeable!!

Fantastic experience: Yvette is an amazing Realtor! She was patient and understanding with us as we navigated Nelson County. She helped us find the best piece of land that is everything we wanted! She went above and beyond for us every step of the way, helping us find information and introducing us to great local businesses. She is extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend her and feel so lucky to have worked with her.

Fantastic experience: Working with Yvette Stafford was a true pleasure. Her services were suggested to us by an acquaintance who lives in the Afton area. It turned out to be a great recommendation! From the initial property search all the way to closing, Yvette took care of us each step of the way. She understood what we were looking for, provided sound advice, and was responsive to our needs. She was quickly able to refer us to excellent resources during the closing process when we required services that were best met by folks familiar with the wintergreen area. Above all, Yvette possesses the perfect blend of professionalism and personableness. We are extremely satisfied with our real estate experience and so pleased with our purchase. We highly recommend Yvette Stafford for your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is an amazing agent.

Fantastic experience: Yvette is incredibly professional and knows the real estate market very well. She was able to show us a variety of real estate and help us narrow down our search to the perfect place. She was always available to answer our questions and consistently advocated for us throughout the process. You could not find a better agent!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was the ideal person to work with us in selling our Wintergreen home. She was insightful and honest in her opinions and assessments which worked to our benefit in getting our home sold. Her engaging personality made this process manageable and fun! We were always well informed of every detail and outcome in a timely fashion. I couldn't recommend any other realtor more highly than Yvette!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was a amazing to work with on the sale of our house at Wintergreen Resort. She exceeded all of our expectations from the listing of our property, marketing (including running a half page add in a local magazine), open houses and overall area real estate market knowledge. We initially listed the property in late 2019. When Covid-19 hit in early 2020 we all agreed to delist it, understanding that the uncertainty in the early stage of the pandemic was going to significantly reduce interest in vacation properties. As the demand increased rapidly throughout the summer and inventory dropped, Yvette urged us to strike while the market was heating up. We listed our property again and had multiple offers in a matter of as few hours. We were thrilled to have Yvette help us negotiate a full price offer and assist with a very smooth close and transition of the property to new home owner.

Fantastic experience: Yvette was tremendously helpful in our search for property to build on. She was incredibly responsive both by text and email, sending us several properties to consider that matched our criteria. She provided any extra documents that we wanted to review, such as surveys and perc tests. When looking at the properties in person, Yvette was willing to hike as many properties and as many acres as necessary to give us a feel for the land. She guided us through the process of making an offer and signing the necessary paperwork by electronic signature, saving us an extra trip to the office. As a local, she was extremely knowledgeable of the area and was able to answer all of the questions we had. She even shared with us contacts of professionals who will be helping us with the process of getting the land ready to build. I am grateful to have been matched with Yvette for our real estate purchase and highly recommend her to any potential buyer!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was fantastic throughout the whole process of buying a home! She was super responsive and answered every question this first time home buyer had! I will be recommending Yvette to all of my friends and family!

Fantastic experience: We were so lucky to go through the process of buying land with Yvette! She walked the property with us the day we expressed interest and immediately got everything going for us to make an offer. Yvette kept us updated on all progress and checked in often throughout the entire process, even showing up when we met with the power company to get a right of way for power. If you’re looking for a realtor, Yvette is your girl! She will make your experience smooth and seamless, even to someone new to the whole experience such as ourselves! We could not have had a better experience, you will not be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: Yvette helped us find great lot in Nelson county, VA. She has been invaluable finding local resources. She may even be able to devine water for wells.

Fantastic experience: We recently bought a house through Mountain Area Realty. Yvette Stafford was our realtor and is someone who is truly a gem. Her knowledge and personable, yet professional, demeanor ensured that we were in good hands throughout our real estate buying experience. We highly recommend Yvette as your Nelson county realtor.

Fantastic experience: Didn't know us from Adam and took care of us like family. Actually, if it wasn't for her I'm positive we would never have found our dream property. She is A+/class act all the way! Would use her again without hesitation!

Fantastic experience: Yvette was very professional, on top of details, and gave excellent service during a time when the nation was in an uproar.