Sheila Stanley is a listing agent and an integral part of Team Hensley Real Estate. She is a phenomenal Realtor because of her attention to detail, unmatched drive, and compassion for her clients. We had the privilege of sitting down with Sheila and asking her some questions earlier this week so you all can learn more about her and her Real Estate career. TH: What were you doing before Real Estate? SS: I worked at Circuit City’s corporate offices for nearly 18 years.  Once Circuit City closed, I worked a bit in the corporate world and was persuaded that my personality, work ethic, a ..read more

Carey Kelly is a buyer's agent and has been an integral part of Team Hensley Real Estate. She is a phenomenal Realtor® because of her attention to detail, positive outlook, and the thorough service she gives every client. We had the privilege of sitting down with Carey and asking her some questions earlier this week so you all can learn more about her and her Real Estate career. TH: What were you doing before Real Estate? CK: I worked as a manger at Capital One. I was there 20 years. TH: Why did you decide to become a REALTOR? CK: I love helping people and seeing them reach their goals ..read more

Mike Young currently leads our buyer's agent team and has been an integral part of Team Hensley Real Estate. He is a phenomenal Realtor® because of his background working with investment properties, his compassion, and the thorough service he gives every client. We had the privilege of sitting down with Mike and asking him some questions earlier this week so you all can learn more about him and his Real Estate career. TH: What were you doing before Real Estate? MY: Before Real Estate I worked in Fire & EMS in the Hanover/Caroline area. As a Paramedic, I volunteered with several ..read more

Here at Team Hensley, we believe that selling real estate first starts with understanding the local community where you are established. For us, this community would be Midlothian, VA! Our office is centrally located in this community and Annemarie Hensley, the owner and Team Leader of Team Hensley, has been helping clients buy and sell homes in this area for almost 20 years. Not only that, but she has also been a local of Midlothian for almost her entire life. What we are trying to say is, we know Midlothian. If you know the Midlothian community well too (or you came here to learn), you also ..read more

How Are Home Warranty Plans Different From Home Insurance? Protecting your home from potential disaster is part of being a homeowner, so naturally, you have homeowners’ insurance. It’s vital to understand that insurance is remarkably different from a home warranty plan. If you have both, you’re likely to come out relatively unscathed should something happen to your home. Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance Many people think these two things are interchangeable, but the truth is that they both cover different aspects of your home. The best home warranty companies cover the cost of repairs or appl ..read more

  Whether you are attempting to sell your home yourself or have started researching Realtors to interview, you might be wondering…How do I market my home? Do I even need to market my home in this hot market? Or maybe you’re asking…what even is marketing?! This week, we sat down with Team Hensley Real Estate’s Marketing Coordinator, Macie Wall, to ask her these questions. See her answers below: Q: What is Real Estate Marketing? A: As I’m sure you’re aware, every industry has “marketing”. The umbrella definition of marketing is the promoting and selling of a product or service and can inclu ..read more

If you’re following the current Richmond real estate market, you probably keep hearing “the market is hot”, “there’s no inventory”, etc. These sayings along with bidding wars, increased home prices, and other market conditions are leading many consumers to wonder, is this real estate market going to crash? Are we in a bubble? The short answer is no, and here’s why. If you lived through the housing market in the early 2000s, chances are you are one of the people asking these questions. And with good reason! However, there are many key differences of that real estate market and the current real ..read more

The Richmond real estate market is hot right now and listings are not lasting long. Whether you are a buyer or seller, or simply interested in current market trends, here is what you need to know about the real estate market in Richmond this summer: Sellers’ Market The market in Richmond right now is hot- with no signs of slowing down. It is a sellers’ market, due to the limited inventory of properties currently and the high demand in the area. Among the most popular choices for buyers are single-family homes, which are fetching multiple offers within days of being listed. Rural ..read more

Thinking about buying real estate in or around Richmond, VA? The market is hot- and listings are moving fast. It is estimated that home prices in this region are up over 10% from last year at this time- motivating many homeowners to sell, which is gradually increasing the inventory in Richmond VA . It helps prospective buyers to consider some current market trends in this area that can help guide your investment and give you an edge on properties in this area. The real estate market is hot in Richmond, VA; here is what buyers should know: Some Significant Statistics As ment ..read more

A life in the armed forces is one of the most respected professions a US citizen can achieve. While this life can be dangerous, the military comes with numerous benefits and perks designed as the government’s way of saying “thank you” to our veterans for your service. One of the most overlooked rewards for both active military service members and veterans is purchasing a home through a VA Loan. It’s estimated that less than 12% of U.S. veterans actually use their VA Loan benefits; a statistic that we hope to bring attention to. What is a VA Mortgage Loan and Are You Eligible? VA loans are mort ..read more