Jim has been a Realtor for over seven years, is a stauch advocate of his clients’ positions and needs and has been recognized as a thought leader within the industry. He currently writes at his blog, http://www.realcentralva.com, http://www.realcrozetva.com and http://www.agentgenius.com.
February 5, 2010 – 8:33 am
Nest have released our year-end Nest Report, what we believe to be the most “comprehensive and transparent analysis of the residential real estate market in Charlottesville, Albemarle and surrounding counties, prepared quarterly by Nest Realty Group.” Download your copy here – 2009 Year End Nest Realty Group Nest Report (PDF) Please let us know what questions, comments or clarifications you have. Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA , RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius .
December 8, 2009 – 10:11 am
This chart, from the National Association of Realtors’ 2009 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, affirms Nest Realty Groups’ priorities. 
Real Estate Agent : Higher Standards Our agents… • Have a minimum of three years, full-time experience as a Realtor • Work full-time as a Realtor • Have earned their Broker’s License • Are actively involved in the local Realtor Association • Absolutely, positively do not practice dual agency
Website : (Nest’s) site is better in terms of design, usability and brand coherence than almost all big broker sites.
… Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA , RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius .
October 12, 2009 – 2:22 pm
We have just released the Third Quarter 2009 Nest Report. Please read it, and ask us what questions you have. Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius.
August 18, 2009 – 8:00 am
Why does Nest use Social media in every way we can? Ultimately, it’s all about communication – between Realtors and clients, customers, visitors, the public … Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius.
August 7, 2009 – 11:36 am
At Inman Connect in San Francisco As seen on Twitter. More to come … Update 1: Thanks to VARBuzz for noticing. Update 2: Thanks to Ray for the video: Jim Duncan is one of the founding partners of Nest, Associate Broker and is a Charlottesville Realtor who writes at RealCentralVA, RealCrozetVA and AgentGenius.
As reported by Kiplinger.com: Big, stable employers plus the UVA student body add up to paying customers for the small businesses that give Charlottesville its spunk. An eclectic mix of more than 150 shops, galleries and restaurants line the historic downtown pedestrian mall. For example, one-year-old Siips Wine and Champagne Bar has already become a [...]
This isn’t groundbreaking stuff for those of us in the social media space, but it is for developers and neighborhoods in the Charlottesville area. There is one development in Albemarle County that is embracing this philosophy, with a little bit of guidance from Nest. More to come … Ask us how we can help you [...]
I surveyed the Nest Realtors and asked for the top three things that buyers need to do in preparation for buying a house in Charlottesville. These are the responses, in no particular order: – Have no house to sell / No home sale contingency – this could be your single best advantage in this market. [...]
Stay tuned for more on the next generation of marketing real estate in Central Virginia.
