The Dull Difference

06/10/2026

Under Contract at 1204 Westmoreland!

This one is special — a rare in-town estate with an accessory unit, separate deeded lot, and details you simply do not find every day.

When I took this listing, I knew it needed more than a sign in the yard and a standard MLS description. It needed a strategy. It needed the right positioning, the right story, the right audience, and a marketing plan that showed buyers what made this property different.

That is exactly what we did with The Dull Difference and the “Wait… There’s More” series — because with a property like this, there really was more around every corner.

1204 Westmoreland went under contract in just three weeks with a fresh approach and targeted strategy.

Historic homes, unique properties, and older homes with special features require more than basic marketing. They require someone who understands value, buyer behavior, and how to tell the story correctly.

Smart moves. Bold strategy. The only thing Dull is my name.

Shelley Dull, The Dull Difference, Powered by Mountain Valley Homes Team
Kline May Realty
540-292-7435
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06/08/2026

Wait… There’s More.

The custom kitchen cabinetry at 1204 Westmoreland didn’t come from a catalog.

It began with a farm in Walkers Creek, Virginia.

Before you watch the video, take a moment to notice the watercolor painting created by the homeowner’s son—a tribute to the family farm where the wood for these cabinets originated. From carefully selected timber to hand-planed craftsmanship, these one-of-a-kind cabinets tell a story that spans generations.

In this video, the homeowner shares the journey of the wood, the craftsmanship behind the cabinetry, and the connection between a Virginia farm and the heart of this remarkable home.

Wait… there’s more than a kitchen here. There’s a story.

Shelley Dull, REALTOR®
The Dull Difference, powered by Mountain Valley Homes Team
klinemay.com
📞 540-292-7435
📧 [email protected]

05/30/2026

🏈 Wait… There’s More! 🏈

Today’s episode features the ultimate game-day retreat at 1204 Westmoreland Staunton Va

Currently decked out in Florida Gators style, this space includes a bar, wine storage, refrigerator, and coordinated details from floor to ceiling.

Not a Gators fan? Imagine it transformed into your favorite team headquarters—UVA, Virginia Tech, or anything you choose.

Game days. Watch parties. Friends. Family. This room was built for making memories.

🏡 The Dull Difference
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📞 Shelley Dull, Realtor®
540-292-SHEL (7435)

05/29/2026

In today’s episode of Wait… There’s More! at 1204 Westmoreland:

☀️ Solar-powered exhaust fans that automatically kick on with the sun each morning.

Just one more custom feature in a home that keeps surprising us.



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05/29/2026

🎬 In today’s episode of Wait… There’s More at 1204 Westmoreland…

Custom solar-powered exhaust fans.

That’s right. The moment the sun hits them, they automatically start working. No switches. No timers. No extra effort. Just one more thoughtful detail built into a home that keeps revealing surprises.

It’s the kind of feature most people would never think to ask about—but once you know it’s there, it makes perfect sense.

And if you’ve been following along, you already know this house is full of those little “wait, what?” moments.

Stay tuned. We’re still uncovering them.

📍1204 Westmoreland Avenue | Staunton, VA

The Dull Difference
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📞 Shelley Dull, Realtor®
📱 540-292-7435
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05/19/2026

Some homes are seen.
Others unfold slowly.

A rare in-town estate opportunity in the City of Staunton.

05/16/2026

Some transactions are about square footage, interest rates, and signatures.
And then every once in a while… you help people come home.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Just Closed!!

Some transactions are about square footage, interest rates, and signatures.
And then every once in a while… you help people come home.

When we first started looking, it seemed like a typical home search. We toured properties, talked strategy, weighed options. Then one day, they sent me a house they had fallen in love with.

There was just one problem.

I looked it up… and it was already under contract.

Most people would’ve moved on to the next one.
We didn’t.

Something about this house meant something deeper to them, and I knew it mattered. So I fought for it. I stayed on top of the situation, kept communication open, and when the opportunity came, we were ready.

Later, I learned this wasn’t just a house they loved. It was connected to his childhood, his memories, and a chapter of life that had somehow come full circle.

And suddenly this wasn’t just another transaction anymore.

That’s the part of real estate people don’t always see. Behind every contract is a story. Grief. Memories. Hope. New beginnings tied to old ones. Sometimes people aren’t just buying a house — they’re reconnecting with a piece of themselves.

A lot of people buy houses.
But every now and then, you meet people who are coming home.

This closing hit differently.

So for their closing gift, I gave them a framed piece that says:

“Where his story began… and where their story begins now.”

Because home is never just a place. It’s history. It’s healing. It’s the people we carry with us.

If you want someone who will do more than unlock doors…
Someone who will fight for you, understand the emotional side of the journey, and recognize what truly matters—

That’s The Dull Difference.

Smart moves. Bold strategy. The only thing Dull is my name.

Shelley Dull
REALTOR®

📱 540-430-6347
📧 [email protected]

Kline May Realty
Mountain Valley Homes Team