1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes

02/21/2026

Congratulations, Hillary Ottaway and Lilly Ottaway, for earning your Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification from the National Association of Realtors!

The MRP designation is reserved for REALTORS® who have dedicated additional time towards self-education to better serve our active duty, retired, reserve, and former military personnel with relocation whether it's a PCS move or not.

1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes is committed to serving those who serve with honor, integrity, and commitment! 💪🇺🇸

02/13/2026

We are so impressed by the year-over-year growth of our agents! Hillary Ottaway, REALTOR is no exception to that rule. As a Zillow Showcase Agent, Hampton Roads Real Producers Top 500, and Circle of Excellence All-Star, she continues to exceed her clients' expectations every time!

Are you ready to buy or sell in the Hampton Roads area? Give her a call and see for yourself! 😎

Have you ever looked at one of my listings on Zillow and thought… WOW? 👀🏡

There’s a reason some homes stand out more than others. I’m part of a small group of agents across the country who offer Zillow Showcase listings — a more dynamic way to present your home online. Buyers can explore different looks, even view rooms without furniture or styled in a fresh design, helping them picture the space before they even step inside.

In today’s market, how your home shows online matters just as much as how it shows in person. The right presentation can create stronger interest, more showings, and better opportunities for you as a seller.

Thinking about listing your home? Let’s connect and talk strategy.

Hillary Ottaway REALTOR®
📞757-771-1627
📧[email protected]
🏠1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes Real Estate
1530 Breezeport Way Suite 100 Suffolk VA 23435

02/06/2026

🔥 New Listing in Suffolk! 🔥

12/16/2025

Deep-rooted in family values and service to the community, we are so excited to welcome Samuel Parker II to 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes!!

Sam was born on a small farm in Sussex County, VA where he learned the true virtue of country living.

A proud husband, father, veteran, musician, and entrepreneur, Sam's "𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮" style combines a keen business acumen with real life experience to seamlessly guide you through the ups and downs of real estate.

Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor, or combination of the above, Sam Parker is ready for your call.

Please join us in welcoming Sam by sharing this post on your timeline and giving him a shoutout for growth in 2026! 🎉🎉

11/27/2025

We are always grateful for the heroes who keep our communities safe while we celebrate the holidays.. 🚔 🚒 🚑 🎧

To the police officers, deputies, EMTs, medics, dispatchers, and all other public servants who have sacrificed time with their families and friends to serve the community.. thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Your friends at 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes 🏡

10/17/2025

📣 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙉𝙉𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 📣

✅ ️Determination.
✅ ️Resilience.
✅ ️Drive.

These are the qualities we look for in our agents at 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes 🏡

It's hard to find all three of these qualities in one person. We aren't a "hire everyone" company. We are a close group of hard workers with a passion for serving others with positivity, efficiency, and collaborative success.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 Hillary Ottaway 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀!

Hillary comes to us with an awesome background of entrepreneurship and real estate experience. We also welcome her amazing husband, Zeb Ottaway, who has been pivotal in supporting her journey and remains an unwavering asset to what has become their family business!

We are so excited for the evolution of this story and haven't even shared all the details.. stay tuned for massive growth!

10/12/2025

🤔 "ℍ𝕠𝕨'𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕜𝕖𝕥?" 🤔

This is the most common question we get when meeting a new client for the first time. It's also the question most real estate agents can't answer at the drop of a hat. But, why??

Well, because it depends entirely on who's asking!

Are a(n)..

❓️ Buyer
❓️ Seller
❓️ Investor
❓️ Renter
❓️ Landlord

That's like asking, "What's the best truck?" without knowing if you're towing, what you're towing, how heavy it is, whether you're going gooseneck, fifth wheel, or conventional.. or if you just want a truck to compete with the Jeep owners to see who has more bolt-ons and a bigger snorkel.. 😉

There's a lot that goes in to answering that question. The agents at 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes are experts in current market conditions. We can compile reports for your specific needs and deliver them daily, weekly, or on-demand to your inbox.

We'll be at Driver Days in Suffolk next weekend (October 18-19), so come see us! We'd love to hear your opinion of the current market and answer any questions you may have about your future in real estate. 🏠

Visit us online at www.BarnDoorHomes.com or call the info center 24/7 at 757.847.5100 📲

08/19/2025

One of the most common buyer questions in real estate.. "How are the schools in that area?"

Let's all do our part to keep the kids safe on their educational journey! 🏫 🚌

A heartfelt reminder from your friends at 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes 🏡

08/14/2025

We're excited to welcome Sarah Holbrook, Realtor to the 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes family!! 🏡

I did a thing... Hello from 1st Class Real Estate - Barn Door Homes! Opening my door to the next chapter. Different name, same me!

07/17/2025

It's time to VOTE for the Suffolk News Herald 2025 Locals Choice Awards!!

Please go to the website below and find 1st Class Real Estate Barn Door Homes in the SERVICES category.. then select our company for 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 AND 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗢𝗥® 😎

But wait.. there's more! While you're there, go to the 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 section and vote for our very own Corey Hubbard (Corey Hubbard, Real Estate Agent) as he made it through this year's nomination round to the finals!!

Voting opened TODAY (July 16) and closes on August 3rd. You can vote one time per day for each category. We apologize in advance that we're going to plaster this info EVERYWHERE!! 🎉🎉

Help us take home the GOLD for 2025 Suffolk Locals Choice! 🏆

Make sure to like/love/care AND share on your timelines 🙏 We'll let you know when and where the victory party will be! !
https://www.suffolknewsherald.com/contests/locals-choice-awards/

04/22/2025

Thank you for allowing us to create memories with you! 🏡

Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or have a home to sell, our agents are ready to facilitate a low-stress and transparent process for everyone involved on both sides of the transaction. We pride ourselves on our reputation amongst industry professionals and consistent 5-star Google Business reviews.

Check us out and let us earn your business!