The Gauthiers with Joyner Fine Properties

09/24/2026

What Should Stay With the House When You Sell?
A buyer tours your home and sees the dining room light fixture, garage shelving, and smart doorbell. You may see personal belongings that will move with you. The buyer may assume some of those same items are part of the house.
Sorting that out early can prevent confusion once an offer is on the table.
Don't...

Buyers and sellers don't always make the same assumptions about what stays with a home. Clarifying fixtures, appliances, and other items early can prevent confusion later.

09/22/2026

Brand NEW homeowners, this is for you! 👋 Realtor dad is back with the 5 things you need if you just bought a home!

If you just purchased a home you’re probably wondering “what do I really need to buy to be prepared?!” Wayne is back and shared a list to make it easy for you:

1: Fire Extinguisher 🧯
2: Smoke Detector / Carbon Monoxide Combo💨
3: A Water Key 💦
4: Toilet Bowl Plunger 🪠
5: A Flashlight 🔦

Be sure to save this for later so you’re prepared when you get the keys to your new home! Reach out today if you need any more support. Our team is always here for our homeowners, new and old.

09/22/2026

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone
Not every worn, dated, or imperfect part of a home needs to be replaced. Sometimes a relatively small repair can add years to its useful life. In other cases, continuing to patch the same problem costs more time and money than replacing it.
Knowing which approach makes sense starts with looking at more...

Not every worn or dated part of a home needs to be replaced. Learn how to weigh condition, repair history, function, and future plans before deciding what to do.

09/21/2026

New Listing on the market from Joyner Fine Properties at 324 Willway Drive, Manakin Sabot

We can help you buy or sell while the market is strong. Give us a call for a consultation today.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 324 Willway Drive, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103, 4408 square foot, 5 bedrooms, 4 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $859,900, MLS ID 2625677

09/21/2026

Get tips from our agents at Joyner Fine Properties on how to create a cozy outdoor space for cooler weather in your Richmond home.

Get tips from our agents at Joyner Fine Properties on how to create a cozy outdoor space for cooler weather in your Richmond home.

09/20/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/17/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/17/2026

Greengate is a Richmond dream and this condo puts you right in the middle of it!📍

Restaurants, coffee, shopping and fitness are all close by, while the home itself gives you more than 2,500 square feet over two levels. The in-unit elevator and direct-entry garage are two features we especially like for everyday convenience. Hello easy grocery trips!

🏡 382 Adderbury Walk, Unit B

🛏️ 3 bedrooms

🛁 2.5 bathrooms

📐 2,509 square feet

💲 $659,950

If you’ve been searching for a house in the Short Pump area and are something with plenty of space but without the upkeep of a single-family home, give us a call! We’d be happy to show you around.

📱 (804) 372-0591

📧 [email protected]

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09/16/2026

Coming soon! Take a look at this upcoming listing at 4015 Mount Vernon Street , Richmond. We can help you buy or sell while the market is strong. Give us a call for a real estate consultation today.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 4015 Mount Vernon Street , Richmond, VA 23227, 2081 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $750,000, MLS ID 2624950

09/15/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.