Jenny Mitchell Homes

Jenny Mitchell Homes Helping clients find + sell Historic Homes
Old House Lover, Renovator, AirBnb Host
Serving Staunton & beyond
Brokered by Powerhouse ⚡️eXp Realty

I love what I do and am driven by my client's happiness! The connections made and friendships formed is something I find truly rewarding. My goal is to inform and educate my clients through each step of the process, while making the experience a joy. If you're considering a move, or you know someone who is, let's connect! I'd love the opportunity to work with you.

This is satire. Mostly.I have walked enough listings to know that the things on this list are not hypothetical. They are...
06/17/2026

This is satire. Mostly.

I have walked enough listings to know that the things on this list are not hypothetical. They are based on a true story. Several true stories. And I say all of this with so much love because the sellers who laugh at this and then call me anyway are exactly my kind of people.

Your house has one shot at a first impression. One day one. One first weekend. And the difference between a listing that flies and a listing that sits is almost always the prep work that happened before the sign ever hit the yard.

You want your buyers to walk in and say WOW. That is always the goal. But it has to be the good kind of WOW, not the kind where they are WOWing at the dust coveted ceiling fan blades or the hurried touch up paint application or the candle that is working very hard to cover something.

I am the agent who will walk your home with honest eyes, tell you exactly what needs to happen, roll up my sleeves, call my contractors, and make sure we go to market with nothing to apologize for.

DM me the word SELLER and let’s do this right.
I want you to WIN!

The sellers who walk away from closing with the most money all have one thing in common. They did the work first.Pricing...
06/16/2026

The sellers who walk away from closing with the most money all have one thing in common. They did the work first.

Pricing your home right on day one matters more than most people realize, but here’s the thing, you can’t get there without the prep. And the prep is where I live.

Before I ever talk price with a seller, I walk the house. Not to admire it, to see it the way a buyer will. Because buyers will always find the one thing. The thing that gives them pause, that shows up in the offer, that slows everything down. My job is to make sure that thing doesn’t exist when we go to market.

Sometimes that’s fresh paint and a lighting swap (if it came in a contractor three-pack, we’re replacing it). Sometimes it’s hiring a cleaning crew and getting the HVAC serviced. And sometimes it’s a judgment call, like the seller I worked with recently who had one linoleum floor in one bathroom. Everything else was spotless. We got a tile quote, it fit the timeline, and it was done before photos. That floor never became a conversation, because we handled it first.

That’s the work. And I genuinely love it.

I’m not the agent who hands you a list and disappears. I’m calling the contractors, walking it with you, and helping you decide what actually moves the needle. Because when we do it right, everything else gets easier.

If you’re thinking about selling this summer, let’s talk before you do anything else. A conversation costs nothing. Getting to market without a plan costs a lot.

DM me the word SELLER and let’s get started.

A vacant house is quiet in the wrong way.No warmth, no story, nothing to hold onto. Buyers walk through and their brain ...
05/22/2026

A vacant house is quiet in the wrong way.
No warmth, no story, nothing to hold onto. Buyers walk through and their brain goes to work filling in blanks, and not always in your favor.
Staging gives them the answer before they even have to ask the question. This is the living room where you’ll have people over. This is the bedroom where you’ll finally get a good night’s sleep. This is the kitchen where Sunday mornings happen.
That’s not decoration. That’s strategy.
I stage every listing I take, no matter the size, no matter the price point, because I have seen it prove its value over and over again. Not just in faster sales, but in stronger, better, winning offers.
Comment HIRE below and I’ll send you everything you need to know about hiring the right agent.
Hi, I’m Jenny, a REALTOR with eXp Realty in the Shenandoah Valley. I specialize in historic and character homes across Staunton, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg. I stage every listing I take, because great houses deserve great strategy.

By the time your home hits the MLS, months of decisions have already been made. That’s the part most sellers never see.E...
05/14/2026

By the time your home hits the MLS, months of decisions have already been made. That’s the part most sellers never see.

Everyone wants to know what the neighbor got. Almost nobody asks how they got there.

Before your home ever hits the market, we’ve already had a real conversation about pricing strategy. Not just what the neighbor got, what the market is doing right now, who your buyer is, and what your home needs to compete against everything else they’re touring.

Then comes prep. I’ll walk through with you and tell you exactly what to address and what to leave alone. Every dollar you spend in prep should come back to you multiplied at closing.

Then staging. This is the one I won’t negotiate on. Staging changes how a buyer experiences a space. It creates perceived square footage, neutralizes personal taste, and photographs dramatically better. I’ve never listed a home without it.

Then photography. Because the listing photos are your first showing. Most buyers have already decided how they feel about your home before they ever walk through the door.

Then the copy. I write every MLS description myself because the words matter. The right description attracts the right buyer.

Then the launch. The first 72 hours of a listing are the highest-traffic, highest-leverage window you have. I have a day-one strategy built around that.

This is what I do for every seller I work with. Not some of them. Every single one.

And I’ll say this. The sellers who win are the ones who get it. The ones who are willing to show up early, roll up their sleeves, hire out what needs to be hired out, and trust the process before the first buyer ever walks through the door. They’re not cutting corners on prep because they understand that every decision made in these weeks is protecting their equity. Those are my people. And those are the sellers who walk away from closing knowing they left nothing on the table.

Comment SELLER and I’ll send you the free guide to getting your home ready to sell, or send me a DM and let’s talk about what this process looks like for your home specifically.

Because great houses deserve great strategy.

There’s a reason spring is the season sellers love most, and it’s not just the weather.Right now, buyers are motivated i...
05/11/2026

There’s a reason spring is the season sellers love most, and it’s not just the weather.

Right now, buyers are motivated in a specific way that won’t last all summer. The families who want to be settled before the new school year? They’re already out there. Pre-approved, touring on weekends, ready to write offers.

If selling has been on your mind, this is your nudge to at least have the conversation. Especially if you’re sitting on a charming old-house gem in Staunton.

Message me and let’s just talk through what makes sense for your situation. 💌

Calling all character lovers, this one is for you.A c.1930s North End cottage with everything Staunton has to offer at y...
05/07/2026

Calling all character lovers, this one is for you.

A c.1930s North End cottage with everything Staunton has to offer at your fingertips.

It’s a reminder that they simply don’t build them like this anymore: a beautiful staircase, warm wood floors, glass k***s, arches, scalloped detail, a classic black and white bath, and built-ins that will thrill book lovers and collectors alike.

The layout is built for everyday comfort and easy entertaining, with a rear sunroom that connects beautifully to the kitchen and dining room and will absolutely become the heart of the home.

Slow mornings, good dinners, and staying in on Friday nights because it’s your favorite place to be.

All three bedrooms are tucked upstairs, full of the same warmth and character as the rest. Out back, a level lot with mature landscaping gives you a yard made for gardening, outdoor living, and enjoying every bit of it. The deck has room for a grill and outdoor furniture, just add string lights and let the summer happen. The attached garage is perfectly suited for outdoor equipment, a potting bench, or a weekend project setup, and the unfinished basement offers a surplus of storage.

Some houses just have it. This is one of them. 💌

Public OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, 5/9 from 12-2

DM TAYLOR and I’ll send you the full listing.

🤩 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 5/9 12-2!Calling all character lovers, this one is for you. Welcome to 7 Taylor Street, a c. 1930s...
05/07/2026

🤩 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 5/9 12-2!
Calling all character lovers, this one is for you.
Welcome to 7 Taylor Street, a c. 1930s North End cottage with everything Staunton has to offer at your fingertips. A reminder that they simply don't build them like this anymore: A beautiful staircase, warm wood floors, french doors, glassk***s, arches, scalloped detail, a classic black and white bath, and built-ins that will thrill book lovers and collectors alike. The layout is built for everyday comfort and easy entertaining, with a rear sunroom that connects beautifully to the kitchen and dining room. It will absolutely become the heart of your home. Slow mornings, good dinners, and staying in on Friday nights because it's your favorite place to be. All three bedrooms are tucked upstairs, full of the same warmth and character as the rest. Out back, a level lot with mature landscaping gives you a yard made for gardening and outdoor living. The deck has room for a grill and furniture, just add string lights and let the summer magic happen. The attached garage is perfectly suited for outdoor equipment, a potting bench, or a weekend project setup, and the unfinished basement offers a surplus of storage. Some houses just have it. This is one of them.

7 Taylor Street, Staunton
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1856 sqft, .28 acres
Offered at $397,500 | MLS 676844

Jenny Mitchell
Realtor, eXp Realty
434.249.4151

There’s a reason I always aim for a Thursday launch.Buyer activity peaks going into the weekend, when people have time t...
04/29/2026

There’s a reason I always aim for a Thursday launch.

Buyer activity peaks going into the weekend, when people have time to actually tour homes and talk it over. So if your home hits the market on a Thursday, it’s walking into the busiest window of the week.

But getting there takes planning. Cleaning, prep, and photography need to be wrapped up at least a week before launch. That gives us time to build your marketing plan before anyone even sees the listing.

Photo day itself is a whole thing. We handle final styling and cleaning before the photographer arrives, so plan to be out for most of the day. You come back to a home that looks like it belongs in a magazine.

Every listing gets a strategy built around it, based on the home, the timing, and where your buyers are most likely to come from. By the time it goes live, buyers are already waiting.

Swipe to see how the timeline works.

DM me SELLER to get started.
Listing prep is my super power 🤩

✨ SOLD ✨Turnkey Triplex Investment Opportunity in Staunton’s West End!Fully renovated and fully leased. This circa 1900s...
10/07/2025

✨ SOLD ✨

Turnkey Triplex Investment Opportunity in Staunton’s West End!
Fully renovated and fully leased. This circa 1900s white farmhouse has been thoughtfully converted into three modern apartments while retaining its historic charm. Each unit features a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, updated lighting, in-unit washer/dryer, fresh paint inside and out, and dedicated outdoor living space for each unit (porches and decks). Located in the Kinzley Court neighborhood, this property offers easy access to downtown Staunton’s shops, restaurants, and amenities, with quick access to the bypass for commuters. All renovations were just completed, and a full inspection with repair list has been finalized for peace of mind. In addition to street parking, a brand-new gravel parking lot has been installed at the rear of the property, accessed via the alley, an attractive bonus for tenants. Each unit is leased on newly signed annual leases, providing immediate rental income with minimal maintenance. A rare, turnkey multi-unit property in a prime city location, perfect for investors looking for stable cash flow and modern updates with character that tenants love!

1215 Walnut Street, Staunton
MLS 669847 - $475,000

Jenny Mitchell, REALTOR®
Jenny Mitchell Homes, brokered by Powerhouse x eXp Realty
hello@jennymitchellhomes
434-249-4151

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Stafford, VA

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