Chris Rooker Realtor

Chris Rooker Realtor I have been a “guidance counselor” for home buyers and sellers since 2003. Part of Nest Realty

I regularly work with all types of clients, but I do have a special empathy for those who need or want to downsize, because that’s not too far off for me!

Stop by my open house today from 1-3pm! 520 Mollys Way | Rockingham | Preston Lake
04/07/2024

Stop by my open house today from 1-3pm!

520 Mollys Way | Rockingham | Preston Lake

JUST LISTED in Preston Lake! Spacious and bright estate home with three finished levels! Contact me for more info!
04/04/2024

JUST LISTED in Preston Lake!

Spacious and bright estate home with three finished levels!

Contact me for more info!

02/15/2024

Mornings. You either love them, or you hate them. There seems to be no in between, right?

Are you a morning person?

For most of my life, I struggled to get out of bed as early as I needed to.

Here’s how I made a big change…

02/11/2024

No one likes regrets!

And when you’re a home buyer – especially in this market – there’s a lot of opportunity for this variety of pain.

In this video I give you a simple rule to live by to avoid real estate regrets…

A teenager’s soccer cleats. Required to be kept out on the front porch because a weapon of mass destruction could be dev...
02/10/2024

A teenager’s soccer cleats.

Required to be kept out on the front porch because a weapon of mass destruction could be developed from the odors they contain. (If you have older kids who play soccer, you get it.)

Normally, I give them a wide berth as I pass by. But this time, they were a visual reminder that the end of a cherished season of our family’s life is drawing near.

Both our boys have played on soccer teams since they were little – rec soccer, travel soccer, school soccer… we’ve tried them all.

We’ve loved watching them play, and watching them mature through the highs and the lows. We’ve also cherished all the friendships that have formed or strengthened over the years on the pitch and on the sidelines.

Our younger son is halfway through his senior soccer season. I’m going to try to savor every part of this last time around.

And maybe look at these shoes a little differently. (But they still won’t be allowed in the house!)

02/10/2024

Getting a house ready to sell can be incredibly overwhelming. What if you had an easy rule to help you prioritize your efforts?

Does that sound too good to be true?

Well, I assure you it’s not.

I’ve put this simple rule to work for tons of my clients.

Watch this video for details!

02/10/2024

Does the thought of moving make your mind swirl?

Just figuring out where to start can be a challenge!

Good news, I’m here to help get things rolling…

02/09/2024

Moving to the East Coast after living in Hawaii for decades is a big change!

Watch this video to learn how I helped Jeff and his wife with this major transition.

Are you a planner? Or a “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of person?Me, I’m a planner and a huge part of my planning ...
02/09/2024

Are you a planner? Or a “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of person?

Me, I’m a planner and a huge part of my planning is my morning routine.

Morning routines are having their moment right now.

If you peruse business, wellness, or self-help titles, you’ll find advice everywhere on how to start your morning.

There’s sound thinking behind this.

Annie Dillard once wrote, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” And how we spend our mornings is often a good indicator of how we spend our days.

I’ve been working on my routine for a couple of years, making tweaks every now and then.

Here’s my daily process:

Quietly drink a cup of coffee. (First things first, right?)
Read for 15-20 minutes. Something that helps me frame my day, my work, and my life within a larger context or story.
Read a series of affirmations that I want to be true of myself (out loud, if no one’s around).
Plan out my day in extreme detail, all the way to bedtime.
Exercise.

Bonus points if I do any of this outside, while the sun is rising.

What’s your routine?

02/09/2024

In the real estate world, you’ll often hear that “CASH IS KING.”

And it’s true, when you’re selling your home, there is nothing better than a cash offer.

But before you start counting those unhatched chickens, here’s ONE very important thing to know about cash offers…

Watch this video and comment below with any questions!

02/09/2024

If you were buying a home today, what is the ONE feature that would be a MUST-HAVE? (for me it would be mountain views!).

For most of my life, I’ve thought of myself as a basketball player. I first got addicted to the sport in 10th grade, fo...
02/09/2024

For most of my life, I’ve thought of myself as a basketball player.

I first got addicted to the sport in 10th grade, following a move that took me to a new high school. The friend group that I settled into played almost every day, so I learned to love basketball, too.

In college I was always looking for the next opportunity to play, and when I found one, I’d play to the point of exhaustion!

In recent years, I played with an early morning group at a local gym, and of course in the driveway with my teenage sons.

On many days, the best part of my day was on the court.

I love the thrill of competition, and the challenge of trying to figure out how to win the ball, win the point, win the game.

I have many great friendships that started (or grew stronger) between the lines.

Around two years ago, though, I tore a muscle in my shoulder.

With great reluctance, I accepted that my playing days were over.

It’s hard when you have to stop doing something that’s part of your identity. I finally switched gyms (at least in part) so I wouldn’t have to hear the sounds of basketball games: the steady drumbeat of the ball on court, the shoes squeaking, the rim rattling, the shouts of triumph and defeat.

There’s not exactly a happy ending to this story but… late last year I found myself in a bike shop, purchasing a road bike and all the accessories.

I’m learning a new love, and building a new part of my identity – as a cyclist. I ride two or three times a week. Often with friends. Some who are old, and some who are new.

Sound familiar?

I still feel the sting of loss, but it’s far more tolerable with a new passion to pursue. And of course, I feel blessed. I had a good run on the court, and I hope many more years on the road!

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129 W. Wolfe Street
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

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