Robin Gauthier, REALTOR-Broker, NextHome Tidewater Realty

06/18/2026

We've seen gorgeous homes sit on the market for months because of ONE thing: dark photos. 🌑 When a listing photo is dark, buyers subconsciously assume the house is a cave in person, and they scroll right past it! Even if your home has amazing natural light, if the photographer doesn't capture it, it doesn't exist to the buyers. Have you ever skipped looking at a house because the pictures were awful? Tell us below! 👇 And follow our page for tomorrow's video on the #1 thing that should NEVER be in your photos!

06/17/2026

Did you know your first listing photo is basically your home's dating profile picture? 📸 If it's a dark, boring shot of your front door, buyers are scrolling right past it! Your "hero shot" needs to be the widest, brightest, most impressive angle of your home. This ONE photo determines if buyers even bother looking inside. What's the first thing you look at in a listing photo? Let us know in the comments! 👇 And follow our page so you don't miss tomorrow's video on why dark photos kill listings!

06/17/2026

✅ SOLD | 661 Middleton Way, Chesapeake VA 23322
📍 Westfield at Hickory Manor

💰 Sold at FULL LIST PRICE of $650,000
📅 Under contract in 30 days (faster than market average)
🏡 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,763 SF
☀️ Paid-off solar panels | Dual primary suites

The Story Behind the Sale:

These sellers were a military family retiring after 28 years of service. This was the first home they ever purchased — built in 2020 right here in Chesapeake. They were heading home to Indiana to start their next chapter.

Their priority? Making sure their son could graduate from Hickory High School before the move.

We sold the home at full asking price in 30 days AND negotiated a seller possession agreement so they could remain in the home through graduation. Mission accomplished. ✅

Results like this don't happen by accident. They happen when you have a strategy, accurate pricing, and an agent who listens to what actually matters to you.

Thinking about selling your home? Whether you're relocating, retiring, or simply ready for your next chapter — let's talk about what your home is worth and how to get you where you want to go.

📅 Schedule a free consultation: https://calendly.com/robinsoldmyhome/appointment
📋 Not ready to talk yet? Follow me for home selling tips you won't find anywhere else.

Robin Gauthier | Broker/Owner
NextHome Tidewater Realty
📞 757.739.7754
📧 [email protected]
🌐 RobinSoldMyHome.com

Licensed Real Estate Broker in Virginia 0225181163 and North Carolina 301068

06/17/2026

I just sold 1828 Chantilly Court and put together a market update for you for this neighborhood.

The spring market in Virginia Beach is heating up, and the Hilltop area is no exception! 🔥 I just put together a complete market update for the Chesterfield Station condo community.

Did you know the typical homeowner here has built over $128,000 in equity over the last six years? Or that you can still buy into this prime location near the Oceanfront for under $225K? 🤯

Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, you need to know the numbers. Watch the full breakdown to see exactly what's happening in your neighborhood.

The Chesterfield Station Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know This SpringAre you considering a move

06/16/2026

Here's the truth nobody tells you about selling your home:
Your open house is NOT your first showing. Your listing photos are.

95% of buyers start their search online. That means if your photos don't grab attention, buyers will never schedule a tour — no matter how gorgeous your home actually is.

This is exactly why I obsess over the photo strategy before we ever go live on the MLS.

Ready to make your home's online debut unforgettable? Let's talk.

Robin Gauthier, Broker/Owner
NextHome Tidewater Realty
757.739.7754 | [email protected]
www.RobinSoldMyHome.com
Licensed in VA & NC

06/16/2026

Overpricing is not a negotiation tactic. It's a deal killer." 📉

I see sellers make this mistake all the time. They want to price high to leave "room to negotiate," but all it does is make their home sit on the market while buyers wonder what's wrong with it.

In Hampton Roads, homes that are priced right from day one are the ones that sell fast and for top dollar. Don't let old-school advice ruin your sale!

If you want a pricing strategy based on real-time data, let's chat. Send me a message or visit RobinSoldMyHome.com for my free seller checklist! 👇

06/15/2026

Are you a homeowner who has outgrown your current space and is looking for a seamless upgrade? The new construction market in Virginia Beach just got a lot more exciting.

I recently had the opportunity to take a deep dive into White Oak Manor by Kirbor Homes, a boutique community of just 38 homesites tucked right off Princess Anne Road.

What stood out to me the most as a broker? The value. Kirbor Homes is including premium features—like quartz countertops, massive kitchen islands, and spa-like primary suites—as standard. You aren't getting hit with crazy upgrade fees just to make the home look like the model. Add in the incredible walkability to the new Sedona Taphouse and Shorebreak Pizza, and this community is a rare find for move-up buyers.

In my latest blog, I break down the floor plans, the included features, and most importantly—my exact strategy for timing the sale of your current home with the purchase of a new build so you don't end up moving twice. (I've actually bought a Kirbor Home myself, so I know exactly how to navigate this timeline!)

Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/WQjE9tAkZJg
Blog is here: https://www.robinsoldmyhome.com/blog/405/Discover+White+Oak+Manor%3A+Luxury+New+Construction+in+Virginia+Beach's+Strawbridge+Area

If you are considering leveraging your current home's equity to make a move like this, preparation is key. Comment "Checklist" below, and I will send you my comprehensive Home Seller's Checklist to help you get started.

Are you ready to upgrade your lifestyle and move into a home that truly fits your long-term vision? If you've outgrown y

06/14/2026

Imagine a neighborhood where homes sell in less than 24 hours. It exists right here in Chesapeake! 🤯 Welcome to Woodford Estates, the #2 neighborhood by dollar volume in the Hickory High district.

These are massive, brand-new 2025 builds averaging 5 bedrooms and over 3,600 sqft. They are literally flying off the market with an average of 0.7 days on market!

Could you pack up and move in under a week? Let me know below! 📦 Make sure you follow me, because tomorrow I'm dropping the #1 area in Hickory, and it's not even a traditional subdivision!

06/14/2026

Don't make the mistake 84% of sellers regret! 📉 Pricing your home too high to "test the market" just leads to price drops, which makes buyers think something is wrong with the house. Price it right on day one and let them fight over it! Follow for daily home selling tips. 💰

06/13/2026

Double the closings, double the celebration! 🥂✨

Huge shoutout to Robin Gauthier for successfully listing and closing TWO incredible Chesapeake properties:
📍 715 Wentworth Drive
📍 1501 Sanderson Road

Robin’s dedication and market expertise get results every single time. Congratulations, Robin! 👏👏

Thinking about buying or selling this season? Put an expert in your corner. Contact Robin today to get started!

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