Real Estate Done Differently - The Gillies Team

Every decision is guided by askingWhat is in the best interest of the client?.

Ranked as the top real estate team in the Stafford/Fredericksburg area, Michael and his team of real estate advisers have sold over $400 million dollars in real estate. We know the real estate experience can be daunting which is why we have developed a proven process creating a simpler, hassle-free experience with open lines of communication.

At the Gillies Team, our #1 priority is to provide a convenient, consistent world class experience 100% of the time.

Too many people come to us after becoming frustrated, feeling like they are going at it alone with no idea what was coming around the next bend. We believe you should be feeling confident and informed every step of the way. You should know what to expect and get what’s expected. For this reason we have chosen to do real estate differently.

Meet Our Team

CLIENT REVIEWS

Buyer

“Will was a huge help as we bought our first home. He helped us understand the purchase procedures, was very patient while we looked at many homes and he kept … us informed throughout the entire process. A++” Read More ▾

Reidthis

Buyer

“Angela Darling and the Gillies Team were phenomenal from day one! This was the first time a bought a home and wading through the paperwork and process was very low … stress because of the Gillies Team. It was obvious that they were invested in helping me find exactly what I was looking for and every contact, whether it was through email, phone, or in person, was warm, easy, and helpful. The process was fast, much easier than I thought a home purchase would be, and low stress... I highly recommend the Gillies Team for any real estate needs!” Read More ▾

Christina Nymeyer

Buyer

“Received extraordinary service from Dale Brandon, a member of the Gillies Team. Dale worked closely with us to understand what we were trying to find for our 'forever home' and … came through in spades! In addition to sharing his detailed knowledge of the market in the area that most interested us, he provided all the various insights and contacts he has personally gained during his years of living and working in the area: schools, auto repair shop, 'pool guy,' option for utilities providers, inspectors/repairmen...you-name-it! When it came to putting in, and even revising, a bid, he worked with us to structure it in such a way that resulted in the success we were hoping for! Professional in every way, helpful, a personality that puts one at ease; made the process of finding, securing, and settling into our new home a true joy! ” Read More ▾

dwood1775

Seller

“We unfortunately ended up in a short sale situation due to a job transfer and the Gillies were extremely knowledgeable about the process and worked diligently with the other agent … and the bank to push the sale through. They are wonderful to work with!” Read More ▾

dukejj

Buyer

“I did not know Dale Brandon from Adam. I signed up on Dale Brandon’s webpage after reading good reviews online, and I then proceeded to search freely for houses … on his site for approximately nine months. All the while, I ignored Dale’s emails, text messages, and phone calls for additional information and notices of open houses, etc. Thankfully, Dale never gave up and was quite persistent in offering his help and services. Over the course of nine months, I found only two houses that interested me. You see, I had a very particular aesthetic in mind and was seeking a property in Virginia horse and wine country that was still fairly commutable to the District of Columbia. About five months into my search, the first house that I liked sold while I was out of town for an extended period of time due to the death of my father. Finally, after nine months of ignoring Dale, I texted him one night after hours about a second house that I wanted to see in person. I really expected him not to respond at all—I mean, reader, I had ignored every single message from him to that date. Much to my surprise, he responded immediately that night stating we should see the property the very next day. I had to work the next day, but he agreed to meet me after working hours at 8 p.m. When I saw the property, I knew immediately that it was "my" house. After searching and searching, I had a good idea of what I wanted but, as a first time buyer, I really had no clue on how to buy a home or deciding whether that particular property was even a good fit for me. I could tell right away that Dale had my best interests at heart. Dale explained the home buying process clearly and pointed out things in the home that were good and bad. He was overly detailed in everything, which made me feel at ease being a first time buyer. As an attorney, I asked lots of questions and, some times, I would ask the same question multiple times in different ways. Dale was always patient, and he gave concise, consistent answers. The breadth of Dale’s knowledge of the Virginia real estate market is clear. Dale is not some rookie agent that sells real estate as a side job—Dale is the real deal, and I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with him. I tend to believe that Dale represents the good part of the homebuyer experience that is rarely heard in today’s real estate market. I almost felt bad that Dale spent so much time on my first home when I am sure other purchases/sales would have provided a much larger commission. Regardless, he treated me as if I was his only client and his most important client. I ultimately put in an offer on the house the day after our walkthrough. Although the purchase did not go as smoothly as we had both hoped (none of which was Dale’s fault), Dale was there each step of the way. Dale even admitted that we were facing very unique issues with the purchase. I really believe other realtors would have just given up when things got rough or said let’s find another house. Dale was always reassuring and helpful but also very cautious about the things that we could not control. Dale did not rest though until every single issue was taken care of to his liking. Importantly, Dale was always available for my questions (and paranoia). He would let me know when he was going to be unreachable and always still found a way to communicate with me. I was most impressed at how Dale often worked on my purchase late at night—he would email me at midnight, and even offered to drive multiple towns over to pick up the signed contract from the other realtor, who was having technology problems. I believe the other realtor even had Dale speak directly with her client about something. In this transaction, Dale really did all the work for both sides, but I knew he always had my back. Since I couldn’t sleep through the process anyway, he would often provide me with an update late at night either by email or phone, which I greatly appreciated. Long story short, I got my dream home, but it was not easy. Dale fought like crazy to make it happen and I am eternally grateful. Incidentally, Dale’s charming wife was with him during my first walkthrough. I felt instantly connected to them both. You can just tell they are good people. Dale’s wife, having worked in banking for many years, even helped me understand various loan documents and the nuances of my various loan offers. This is/was clearly above and beyond Dale’s call of duty as my realtor. She helped me because she is a kind person and could see that her knowledge would be useful. I lost my father during my nine month home search; my mom had passed away four years before that. In a lot of ways, Dale and his wife unwittingly were my parental figures during this process. Now, even eight months after my home purchase, Dale still calls and texts periodically to see how everything is going . I highly recommend Dale for your real estate needs. ” Read More ▾

bobbyconner0

Buyer

“My wife and I appreciated the assistance Jeanne provided us. We initially started to look at single family homes but changed and started looking at townhouses and condos. Jeanne … never hesitated to change things up for us and made sure we considered all of our options. Jeanne never pressured us into a decision and kept us informed during the entire buying process. She is an excellent agent and we highly recommend her for your next real estate transaction.” Read More ▾

Real Estate Done
Differently

Every decision is guided by askingWhat is in the best interest of the client?.

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THE GILLIES TEAM

Tammy Hill

Jane Stoecker

Kevin Jennings

Eddie Sharma

Tamara Mccallum

Karen Natoli

McLaren Brady

Jazlynn Strong

Mary Langford

Nyri Harris

Samantha Barninger

Michael Gillies

CLIENT REVIEWS

Reidthis

Christina Nymeyer

dwood1775

dukejj

bobbyconner0

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THE GILLIES TEAM

Tammy Hill

Jane Stoecker

Kevin Jennings

Eddie Sharma

Tamara Mccallum

Karen Natoli

McLaren Brady

Jazlynn Strong

Mary Langford

Nyri Harris

Samantha Barninger

Michael Gillies

CLIENT REVIEWS

Reidthis

Christina Nymeyer

dwood1775

dukejj

bobbyconner0

kerwin mcnamara0

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