Meet the Agent: Kelly Blanchard

agent Kelly Blanchard

We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In this installment, we chat with Kelly Blanchard, an agent with Nest Realty in Richmond, Virginia.

Nest Realty: Tell us a bit about yourself! What brought you to Richmond?
Kelly Blanchard: I’ve lived in Richmond since attending interior design school at VCU. I married a Richmonder, and they don’t tend to leave. But I love it here and it’s home! David and I have been married since 2002 and have two lovely girls, Molly and Ann-Cason or “AC.”

NR: How did you get into real estate?
KB: I have always loved real estate, and decided to pursue it as a career when a personal real estate deal went south and we were treated poorly by our agent. I knew that I would never treat others like that, especially during a financial and life decision that is usually one of the largest in someone’s life.

NR: What was your previous career? How has that prepared you for real estate?
KB: My background in interior design allows me to quickly see potential, to recognize the good that is already there, and to understand value clearly.

NR: What led you to Nest Realty, as opposed to another brokerage?
KB: I wanted to move my business to find a way that meshed with what I wanted to provide customer service-wise, and Nest does that.

NR: What is your favorite part of being an agent?
KB: I love the numbers! Which always surprises me to say, because I am not a “math” person. I see the numbers in real estate, however, as fairly black and white, and I love the part of my job that helps clients understand the value of their home and set expectations appropriately.

NR: What makes you different from other agents? What sets you apart?
KB: I will never be pushy. Sometimes my job is to help people understand that it’s not the right time to buy or sell a home—but I will be ready for them when it is the right time. I will, however, advocate and negotiate at the highest level on behalf of my clients when it is time to do so.

NR: What are five adjectives that describe you?
KB: Composed, laid-back, diplomatic, multitasker, and foodie.

NR: Who would be your dream client?
KB: Ooohhh I would love to work with Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell! I’m sure we’d be friends.

NR: If you had one piece of advice for a first-time home buyer, what would it be?
KB: Walk through homes with your agent and let us hear what you’re thinking. Help us understand what you’re liking, what
you’re not digging, how you’re feeling, etc.

NR: What is your favorite season in Richmond?
KB: Summer! My Florida bones love the heat.

NR: What’s your coffee order?
KB: An oat milk latte with honey (iced in the summertime!)

Kelly Blanchard is a Nest agent and Team Leader of Nest Realty Richmond. She uses her extensive real estate network and eye for design to add value to every transaction. To learn more about Kelly, visit her agent page.

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