Testimonials

"Working with Peg was more than we ever expected, from the help she gave us to even get to town by providing us with a quality recommendation to stay in.

Without Peg’s help during closing I am sure we would still be living in the hotel. To say the least using [our lender] was not an experience I will try again, but Peg was able to talk us all thru it, even the lenders!

I highly recommend checking with Peg before any others, she is able to give you a tour of the town and give you what you’re looking for and honest enough to give her opinion on the house versus trying to make a sell.

Enjoyed working with you Peg, you will always be welcome in our house."

"We want to thank you so much for finding us just what we were dreaming of in the way of a place we will shortly be calling our home in Charlottesville.

It’s not easy to shop long distance for a place that will be so very important to us for years to come. You made it a joy by listening to what we were looking for and stuck with us, making yourself available whenever we were in town.

You informed us as to where to look within our price range, what to look at within a house, when might be a good time to buy and why, and, most importantly, how to buy it. You walked us through each step of the way with ease.

Your flexibility and willingness to accept all that we asked of you, including a list of resources to execute the legal matters, finance the property and enhance our new home, as well as your smiles and good humor have been much appreciated.

You have indeed gone above and beyond the call of duty and we thank you, thank you, thank you and consider you a wonderful friend to have in 'our new town.'"

"As first time home buyers, we did not know what to expect going through this process. Peg was wonderful and helped us navigate a confusing short sale situation.

She listened to us, gave us a tremendous amount of her time, and was able to help us find a perfect house for our family.

Going through this process from out of town, and for the first time, was a stressful experience, and we could not have done it without Peg's help and guidance."

"We recently bought our first home, and as most first time buyers we were full of questions, completely nervous, but very excited. We could not have asked for a better realtor to help us through the process.

Peg was extremely friendly and never made my wife or I feel like we were asking stupid questions or requiring too much of her time. She guided us step-by-step, set perfect expectations and at the end of it all we were able to buy a home that we are really happy with. Thanks again Peg!"

"When we needed to sell our house, it was during a tough market period and under a deadline. For anyone seeking a realtor, you can count on Peg to bring devotion, confidence and genuine concern to your home-buying/selling experience."

"As something of a gypsy who has moved too many times to count and a licensed real estate broker, too, I have many experiences with real estate professionals. Peg is truly a pro.

She, and her very capable assistant, Laura, communicated promptly, kept updates on new listings flowing, and kept appointments as scheduled. "House hunting" was a pleasure as a wide variety of available locations were searched and a range of properties considered since I was really new to the area and needed to get "calibrated."

Working with Peg, we were able to hone in on the right size home and location options. Ultimately, I purchased a house that was a great value in a perfect neighborhood. We looked at the house within the first day it was on the market, put in an offer, and barely edged out another offer that had come in within the first day, too.

Though remarkable in a very slow market, the value of the property was obvious -- waiting even a few days after listing would have missed the opportunity. I have already referred a friend to Peg and will do so again. Thanks again Peg -- and for all the coffee."

"When we moved to Charlottesville, several of my colleagues recommended Peg Gililand to help us in our house search. We are very grateful for the recommendation.

We went through a long search (roughly one year) and, throughout, she was helpful, patient, knowledgeable and fun. Did we mention patient?!

One year... she stood by us, always happy, always helpful. More than that, she helped us, with our, at times, differing ideas on what we wanted in a house, find a house that made us both happy, successfully negotiated a price we were happy with and was in general our go to person for any questions about the closing and who to hire for painting and other home maintenance.

One more thing we have to mention: Peg was great at helping us buy at a time where buying was so scary (we begin looking in April 2008 and bought in April 2009); the market around the US was crashing, and understanding price fluctuations and risks was as important as finding the right home.

She is a pro, knowledgeable and capable of giving us thinking guidelines that proved quite useful. Unsurprisingly, we made the right choice at all levels."

"Peg Gilliland helped us find and buy our house in Charlottesville this spring. It was a complicated process transacted across the Atlantic, but Peg made it go smoothly; we cannot recommend her highly enough.

Her greatest asset is that she’s an extremely good listener, and she works hard to understand your agenda and then works to it. She also does a lot above and beyond the call of duty. And she’s fun.

Anyone wanting to discuss Peg Gilliland with us is welcome to call us on 434-227-4344."

"We entered the real estate market at a very confusing time. Prices were dropping and sellers were having a hard time adjusting.

Peg was able to advise us and guide us through the various options that were available at the time until we found the house that matched all of our criteria.

Great job Peg!"

"We were property novices when we met Peg and she agreed to help find us a property within our price range. She was efficient, friendly, thorough and willing to listen and meet our needs.

Our experience working with Peg was a very good one, and we are very happy with our first home."

"Our experience with Peg has been wholly positive. Her substantial knowledge, experience and - not least - patience made the process of finding and purchasing our Charlottesville home far far easier than it might otherwise have been. She listened carefully to our needs and matched them to the perfect property.

We recommend her very highly - and have done to several friends looking for homes in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area."

"I am writing to express my appreciation for having such a caring and sincere agent handling the sale of my property...

Peg Gilliland's professionalism was exceeded only by her desire and determination to get my property sold at my acceptable price. She was a pleasure to work with. My personal thanks to Peg."

"I feel fortunate to have had Peg Gilliland as my realtor when looking for a new home for my daughter and I.

As a first time homebuyer, I was fairly clueless. Peg was very patient in listening to what I wanted for the house, as well as the neighborhood and school district. She kindly accomodated my schedule to go look at properties. After discussing what we wanted for a couple weeks, Peg found exactly the right house.

She was very helpful both during the process of buying the house, as well as getting some work done on it before we moved in, recommending people for painting, carpet, handyman, etc. During the whole process Peg was very hardworking and patient, and really went the extra mile. I strongly recommend her for first time home buyers."

"They don’t come any better than Peg Gilliland. We recently moved to Earlysville from the northern part of Virginia, about 100 miles away, and, if it were not for Peg, all of the pre-move-in things we wanted done to our newly purchased home would not have happened.

Peg coordinated fencing, painting inside, finishing of a room, garage cabinet measurements and more. Peg volunteered to meet with contractors to help us pull it all together. Don’t hesitate when Peg recommends someone. Peg was having some carpet installed in her own home and even offered to give up some of the installer's time to lay carpet in our new home. This is the kind of person Peg is.

She is professional, kind hearted, amazing, fun to be around and more than anything, a friend. That’s why they call her CvillePeg. We would not hesitate for one second to recommend Peg as a buyers agent or sellers representative. THANKS PEG !!!"

"We hardly know where to begin in expressing our gratitude to Peg for all her help in the purchase of our first home. She devoted a vast amount of time to familiarizing us with Charlottesville, explaining the mechanics of how home-buying works to two complete novices, advocating firmly on our behalf during the negotiations and generally ensuring that the process went as smoothly as humanly possible. We couldn't have done it without her."

"Peg is wonderful! I was referred by a friend and co-worker and I made contact with her while I was deployed overseas with the military. I was able to send her my specific needs and requirements, and the day after I arrived home she had houses lined up to view.

She worked within my extremely tight schedule and helped me find the perfect house. As a first time home buyer she walked me through all the steps, which made the whole process so very easy. I would recommend Peg to anyone looking for a realtor."

"Peg listens to your needs, [and] executes and plans better than any other. We closed a home in 3 weeks over the holidays!! There were many projects that had to be completed before we were able to move in.

Peg met with contractors, took measurements and coordinated the renovation. Her energy and ability to make things happen made our transaction virtually stress-free. She will not stop working for you until you are completely satisfied.

We have purchased several homes, but Peg is by far the best real estate agent we have worked with. We would definitely use her again for any of our real estate needs."

"As first time home buyers from out of state, it was important to find someone that really knew the Charlottesville area and would actually listen to what we wanted.

From the beginning of the home-buying process, my wife and I felt that Peg was offering great suggestions and insight that reflected the kind of home, price and location that we were looking for.

To say that we were on the same page on many occasions would be an understatement -- Peg really listens and acts in the best interests of her clients. That, and she goes above the bar even after closing. Thanks Peg!"

"Peg Gilliland is beyond compare. She is extremely knowledgeable, infinitely patient, and very understanding. She combines total professionalism with exceptional kindness and she is wholeheartedly devoted to serving the best interests of her clients--who end up becoming her friends.

Whenever I hear of someone in need of a realtor, I am always pleased, because it gives me an opportunity to recommend Peg."

"Our family has worked with Peg for several real estate transactions, and each time her warmth, professionalism and experience have ensured a wonderful experience. Peg has helped us navigate the rental market, and represented us as both buyers and sellers.

Her expertise has truly made what could have been very tricky transactions go amazingly smoothly. I enthusiastically and wholeheartedly recommend Peg to anyone looking for a Real Estate Broker."

"Peg, we found ourselves in the middle of a buyers market and you were so helpful in giving us a different perspective of selling, pricing and doing what we had to do to get the house sold.

Thanks for your vigor and staying power through this tough market. Being out of town could have been so daunting but your frequent updates were appreciated. Thanks!"

"To say 'We couldn't have done it without you,' seems a gross understatement. We decided to sell our house in an 'unfavorable' market ... Given that we did things 'backwards,' (buying a new home before selling our old one), you provided the intangibles that kept us sane & moving forward in the process.

Beyond the countless open houses, inspections, negotiations with sellers and buyers, and the myriad other details, you supplied to us the strength, confidence and wisdom that comes from experience & a true desire to help others."

"Peg is the best! We moved to Charlottesville from NYC and had exactly one weekend to find a house. When our first offer fell through Peg went to a local builder and found out everything we needed to know about building a new house.

She was our eyes and ears and she made sure everything we wanted got done all while we were still in NYC. She took pictures and e-mailed them to us and kept the pressure on the builder so we did not miss our closing date.

We LOVE our home and Peg! She is the best real estate agent in Charlottesville! No one will work harder for you."

"Peg Gilliland is the ultimate professional! Peg went above-and-beyond the typical role of real estate agent as she helped us to think about 'staging our home' and preparing it to sell in a sagging market - to the closing of our sale not too long after.

I feel very confident in stating that Peg was the reason we had a quick sale in the spring of 2007 when so many other homes sat on the market: she helped us to think competitively about what it would take to sell in a slowing market and soothed our worries every step of the way as we (and many other sellers) listened to news report about the stagnant real estate market.

I would unequivocally recommend Peg to every buyer or seller in the Charlottesville-Albemarle market: she is a true professional who approaches her job with enjoyment, vigor, and knowledge. She did so much for us that far exceeded what she needed to do; plus, she has a great personality that makes buying and selling fun!!!"

"Simply put, Peg makes things happen. She expertly handled everything, down to even the most miniscule of details, making us confident in our purchase. We found a gem of a Realtor and a friend."

"Peg is amazing!! She made the sale of my home from 150 miles away absolutely painless. With her great advice, I sold my house much faster than I had ever hoped! She's always enthusiastic, energetic, and helpful. I can't say enough good things about her!"

“Peg took us under her wing as first-time home buyers. She paid close attention to our needs and was very flexible in showing us what we wanted to see. We were … impressed with her professional assistance.”

"Peg, we want to thank you for the wonderful job you did in helping us sell our land. From the outset, you went the extra yard, finding the perfect buyers, and working tirelessly to work out any little issue that arose during the negotiations.

We always knew you were our advocate, ensuring that all contractual and legal matters were appropriately addressed. Thank you so much for everything. We will give your name to any friends or family looking to buy or sell in the Charlottesville area and would be delighted to serve as references whenever necessary."

“Peg offers a tremendous level of customer service. Her availability and responsiveness cannot be overstated ... she demonstrated a sincere level of care and attention that made us feel really good about our purchase. We would not hesitate to recommend Peg to others.”

"I got in touch with Peg on a colleague's recommendation. 'Peg Gilliland,' he told me, 'is truly wonderful.' He was right. Peg was terrific, from first e-mail to closing – and well beyond. She was knowledgeable, patient, efficient, and a wise and generous adviser every step of the way."

"Peg ... was truly a pleasure to work with. ...Her combination of hard work, reliability and in-depth knowledge of the local market made what could have been a stressful time an enjoyable and exciting process. We would recommend Peg to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in central Virginia ."

"Having bought and sold ... properties, in northern Virginia, Middlesex, Shenandoah and Albemarle counties (ten in all), we feel that Peg … was far and away the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. She … enabled us to find an investment property that was easy to rent and has great potential."

"As first time home buyers, we naturally had a lot of questions and concerns regarding the purchasing process. ...Peg … was all we could ask for. Patient and informative … diligent and hospitable … we knew she was on our side, working to ensure the best possible outcome for us.

She stayed in thorough contact from the contract through the closing and beyond, encouraging questions and inspiring confidence. We encourage anyone in the market to turn to Peg..."

"Peg ... is the most helpful, honest and easy person with whom to work. ...you can trust that Peg will have your best interests in mind. ...we can only say that we've been most pleased ... We highly recommend her as a great, knowledgeable and responsible real estate agent."

"Peg listened carefully and was attuned to exactly what I wanted to buy. With her winning combination of energy, patience and tenacity, she found the perfect house for me."

“Peg ... was not only great in showing us properties ..., but she also educated us as to the ins and outs of the property market in Charlottesville. We felt that we always received good advice. ...We can’t recommend her highly enough.”

"...We're not the easiest clients but certainly not the most difficult. Our experience with Peg Gilliland was a quantum leap above the others. ...her ability to carefully listen to our hearts and our needs, led to finding exactly what we wanted. We are ecstatic about the home and the neighborhood…”

"Peg could not have made our experience as first time homebuyers any easier. …We had to do most of our research and correspondence from a distance, because we were living out of state at the time, but Peg could not have been more accommodating. She did above and beyond what we would have
expected..."

"As our Buyers Agent, Peg was a pleasure to work with. We had a limited time ... to find a house and Peg was very efficient ...always available to answer our questions. ...helped us find both a house and neighborhood that fit us perfectly. We had a wonderful experience working with Peg and highly recommend her..."

"As first time home buyers ... we wanted someone who was honest, straight forward and had an excellent grasp of the market. ...After just one interview, we knew Peg was the kind of realtor we wanted. From beginning to end, Peg was the consummate professional with a dash of fun.

Peg was always willing to accommodate our busy lifestyle so we could find our house according to our time schedule. Peg is the kind of real estate agent whom every new home buyer should have."

"…Peg…was genuinely interested in learning about what we wanted! I owned a real estate company in Nevada for 10 years. I would love to have had all the agents in my office conduct themselves as did Peg.

She found the perfect townhome for us … she is a treasure! I will refer anyone who asks [about real estate opportunities] to talk to Peg - buying or selling!"

"I have worked with quite a few realtors over the years, and none were more conscientious or hard working than you. As my listing agent, your attention to the details of the transaction and your consistency in keeping me informed were greatly appreciated. Thanks Peg!"