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Meet Jimmy Benson

AboutJimmy Benson

Associate Broker

Jimmy grew up in RVA, graduated from Radford University with a degree in Finance, and began his real estate career here in 1993. His parents started their own brokerage in 1975, so you may say it’s in his blood. After 30 plus years in the business himself, Jimmy takes a straightforward approach, advising clients of what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. He also holds a Class A Contractor’s license and has extensive knowledge of investing and property management. Jimmy and his team have consistently and consecutively been recognized with the firm’s top honor – The Ruby Award - for remaining in the top ten teams by units sold and sales volume. The Jimmy Benson Team believes our clients should make informed, not pressured decisions, which is why we offer straight-forward honest advice and representation, interpreting the market for you, allowing you to make wise decisions to achieve your goals. Backed by 30 plus years of experience and knowledge of the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering results and exceptional service by providing a personalized experience for each client. Jimmy is the proud father of five – three boys and two girls, ranging in age from fifteen to twenty-four, three of which are in college! He is continually active in their schools, his church, and this community. Jimmy is a thrill seeker who loves skiing, running, getting his hands dirty, renovation and design, and most things outdoors. His passion for helping others with real estate, or otherwise, is evident from your first connection!

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      Jimmy BensonQuestion & Answer

      What is your favorite thing about your town?
      I love Richmond and when asked where else I would live, I have a hard time answering that question because Richmond is perfect! We are two hours from the beach, mountains, lakes, DC, and we have so much to do right here. We get to experience all four seasons-sometimes even in the same week. Richmond is just the right size where there are so many interlocking relationships and traffic doesn’t cripple the movements of most of us.
      What initially drew you to real estate?
      Both my mom and dad were real estate brokers and my mom encouraged me to get licensed when I started in college. She felt I had the right skill set and personality to do well in the business. I’m still working to prove her right each day.
      How does your background bring a unique perspective to your work?
      My dad was a developer and investor in real estate and taught me that love as a young man in high school. My mom loved people and had tremendous interpersonal skills and a keen eye for details. With a finance degree and a Class A contractor’s license I bring a lot to the table for my clients. I understand analytics and how to transform a home both financially and physically. I bring those skills along with the interpersonal relationship goals to home ownership
      Why is relationship building so key to your success?
      Richmond is the “biggest small town around” relationships and reputation are crucial to success in real estate. It’s a journey business and it’s what I love. I can sell the same house 3 times and its totally different because of the people involved in the transaction. Watching my client’s lives evolve and grow over the years is something that few careers offer. I work hard to stay in touch with clients and they become friends over time and become part of my life. The houses are the widgets that the relationships are formed around. The relationships and people are what motivate me. I get excited each year to think about how many more families I get to help with the home ownership process.
      How has your previous experience benefited your practice of real estate?
      Real estate is all I have known. Watching my mom and dad as a child sell real estate and starting in college with my own career; has made me a lifelong student of real estate. 30+ years into this journey, I’m here for good. Not many agents can offer that perspective and I love it.

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      Jimmy was energetic, efficient, and professional. He also worked sympathetically around a serious problem my husband had.
      Exceeded Expectations Jimmy has helped us sell our primary residence quickly and for more than the asking price. He has also helped up purchase a new house for our primary residence as well as a number of rental properties. Jimmy always exceeds our expectations when it comes to timely communication, detail, and local knowledge. Highly recommend Jimmy!
      Highly Recommend Jimmy and his team were amazing when it came time to sell our home. He spent time with us to select the correct listing price and gave us great suggestions to make the home show well. As a result it sold in just 8 days!! Then his associate Rick Jeffreys showed us homes for sale for the next month as they were selling so fast. I will recommend and always use Jimmy and his team for buying or selling a home. So should you!
      Jimmy has been the best realtor in the sale of our two homes; one ten years ago and recently in the sale of our home in December 2020 - closing January 2021. Always professional and honest!
      Jimmy always goes above and beyond! He is a master negotiator and was by our side during the whole process. He even came to our closing bearing a gift, no less. We can't thank him enough for making this process as painless as possible.
      Jimmy and his team gave us great service Jimmy was a great help to me in looking for a home and we found one which had to be jumped on immediately!!! He was so efficient with all matters of detail needed to close the deal quickly. I would certainly use him again. He was always helpful looking at property and gave us great service.
      Jimmy and his team are top-notch professionals and did an absolutely amazing job for our family!!! Buying a home can be stressful, but the Benson team makes the entire process smooth. Their communication skills are beyond impressive, which is so important when you are making huge decisions.
      Jimmy Benson and his team did a fabulous job of listing and selling my home. We found him to be professional, responsive, and extremely helpful. We ended up selling the house for more than expected, and his guidance on the most impactful upgrades was spot on. Jimmy provided excellent feedback and real estate guidance, which resulted in a quick and profitable sale. We will definitely use him and his team in the future.
      Highly Recommend Jimmy has helped us sell our primary residence quickly and for more than the asking price. He has also helped up purchase a new house for our primary residence as well as a number of rental properties. Jimmy always exceeds our expectations when it comes to timely communication, detail, and local knowledge. Highly recommend Jimmy!
      Incredible Job Jimmy Benson did an incredible job managing the sale of our home. Jimmy handled all of the stages with quick concise communication. Our home had some sales challenges yet we ended up selling above the asking price.

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