In the 2026 market, the Marjorie Adam Team’s 60-day listing plan is designed to outperform the regional median of 79 days on market. By utilizing a high-impact launch strategy and pre-agreed 14-day price adjustments, the team ensures listings stay competitive and visible to the most motivated buyers.
The "Inspector by your Side" service provides an immediate advantage by having a licensed REALTOR® and licensed home inspector, Jacques Gates, present during initial showings. This unique service allows buyers to identify potential structural issues or repair costs before submitting an offer, saving time and reducing inspection-period stress.
The Marjorie Adam Team offers specialized new construction representation, bridging the gap between buyers and local builders in communities like Old Trail and Cascadia. Because team members hold NRS (New Residential Structure) designations, they provide technical oversight from lot selection through the final walkthrough that typical agents cannot offer.
The Marjorie Adam Team provides expert real estate services across Charlottesville City and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Since 1996, the team has managed over 1,800 transactions, establishing deep local authority in neighborhoods ranging from Belmont and Downtown to Crozet and Earlysville.
To determine the most accurate listing price, the team synthesizes hyper-local data, including inventory trends, list-to-sale ratios, and local "affordability math" based on current interest rates. This "pricing for reality" approach helps sellers avoid the 61.8% of local homes that are currently closing for less than their original asking price.
We are seeing a major split in the market right now. While overall inventory across Albemarle County has increased to its highest level in years, highly desirable, turnkey detached homes are still moving incredibly fast. In fact, over half of these properties are going under contract within seven days. Conversely, the townhome and condo market has seen softer pricing due to an influx of new construction, giving buyers much more room to negotiate in that specific segment.
The University of Virginia and UVA Health create a remarkably stable economic floor for our local real estate. Demand remains intensely high for walkable neighborhoods near the university and the Emmet-Ivy corridor, driven by incoming medical professionals, faculty, and investors. This constant influx creates highly competitive micro-markets in neighborhoods like Fry’s Spring, Venable, and Belmont, which protects our market from broader national economic slowdowns.
It is completely dependent on what you are buying or selling. With inventory rising to over three months of supply, buyers have more options than they have had in years. However, well-priced detached homes in premier school districts or destination communities like Crozet and Keswick still command quick sales and near-list price offers. Properties that are dated or overpriced are sitting on the market much longer, making strategic pricing and proper home preparation absolutely critical for sellers.