"We were totally new to the area, and also first-time home buyers. Joey took the time to understand what we were looking for, show us a wide variety of properties, then eventually narrow down on a few that really met our needs. I tend to be a proactive kind of buyer, and Joey was always responsive (whether that was setting up visits, answering questions about specific properties, or anything else we needed). During visits, Joey would point out pros/cons and various considerations to look for (paint styles, possible structural issues to consider, home layout, and how these and other factors might impact sale and resale value as well). When trying to get a 'feel' for different neighborhoods, Joey always provided helpful input to help us put a property in perspective (beyond the comps - which he also did an excellent job of preparing when the time came for offers). Joey had no problem navigating the complexities of the VA loan, and many contract items/considerations that might have otherwise become large problems were pretty smooth with his help. Joey is a real professional when it comes to realty, and knows the area very well. If you want a knowledgeable, experienced buyers agent who will work with you to find the right house (even in a tough market), make your buying process as smooth as possible, and give you honest feedback and opinions about specific homes, you definitely can't go wrong with Joey. I'd recommend him to anyone serious about buying a home in the Roanoke area!"