I love puzzles. Sometimes you get lucky when you think you have found the perfect piece on the first try, and sometimes you must look a little harder to find it. You can't force a piece, it must fit. It is the same in Real Estate. Like puzzles, there are similarities in many interactions with clients initially but then you get to the heart of the puzzle, skill takes over and the real adventure begins in finding that perfect home and/or in the sale of what will be your previous address. You can't force it, it must fit.
Personal-
My name is Simone Wilkins Jones. I am an Army brat, married to a Marine brat who was also in the Army. Growing up, we moved a total of 15 times, landing finally in Yorktown in 1983. After graduating from Alabama and starting my own family, there were seven more moves for me, including 2 homes in Windsor Forest. I understand the stresses and the planning involved with a move, and I'm happy to assist with packing boxes, finding movers, planting flowers and mulching beds, picking up a paint brush, calling the cleaning companies and the like.
Background-
In my professional life I have worn many hats; retail store manager, district and regional manager, stay at home Mom, almost two decades as an elementary school teacher, and finally my last career as a Real Estate Agent. These career experiences have prepared me to successfully navigate through your real estate questions, concerns, needs and wants. I'm an active listener and communicator, confirming understanding through constant communication. I'm a problem solver, hence the puzzles from above, and am calm and focused during the occasional stressful moment. I am an avid researcher and driven by data, though I know there are exceptions to what the data may tell you, but only occasionally. I'm a lifelong learner, so there are more classrooms in my future, just on the other side of the desk now. I am task oriented; I want that check mark in the box (mine are backwards because I am left-handed, or maybe right-handed check marks are backwards...) when completed. But the check mark does not mean our client-agent friendship is over, this relationship does not end at the closing table. My clients have used these words to describe what I offered to them as their agent; very responsive, absolute pleasure to work with, helped to prep the house for sale, walked us through the entire process step by step, hands on and compassionate, took care of everything, an amazing project manager, always there to answer questions, very enthusiastic, super understanding and easy to work with. With the help of my clients from my first year in business I was awarded Rookie of the Year. I continue to hone my craft and to represent my clients, with their happiness being my number one motivator, and I will continue to do so for as long as I am in real estate.
Goals-
-That the process of buying or selling or both, with me as your agent, will be easy but exciting, enjoyable and goal attaining, and will take the time that it takes for your satisfaction.
-To give superior client/customer service before, during and after the closing.
-Having my clients as my biggest ambassadors, sharing my name with others that I can assist.
Non-Negotiables-
-Doing what is right for my clients
-Finding that need and filling it
-Honesty, integrity and patience
In Conclusion-
Like the ‘Ah Ha' moment that teachers can't wait to see on their students' faces, I look so very forward to your, “No question, this is it!”, whether it is about your next home or the offer you received on your soon-to-be past address. Our goals will be the same and I am more than happy to take the lead or to assist. I would love to talk with you about what we can do together in your search or sale of your first, second, retirement, investment home or land transaction.
Want to keep up with what I am up to right now or get to know more about me? Check out my business Facebook Page and Instagram Page.
Alma Mater
University of Alabama
Favorite Restaurant
Olivia's in Gloucester or Dot's Back Inn in R'mond
On my bucket list:
Back to Wales for an extended period of time!
Hobby
Beading and 'researching' on Pinterest
Area's best kept secret
Cul's Courthouse Grille
Community/volunteer
Culture Fix and Warm Up Williamsburg
Simone was always very responsive
If I had any questions (and I had lots), she would ask around until she found the answer for me. ...
John M. Furr
Simone walked us through the entire process step by step
and assisted us with getting the house prepped for sale. ...
Robert Dickinson
Sadie Lee Taylor, Williamsburg
Simone took care of everything...
so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. She kept us informed and gave us every bit of information ...
Kristie Campbell
She was all around great.
She was an amazing project manager. We were selling very quickly, and had a lot of deadlines and ...
John Campbell
Simone was very responsive.
It was great to see how she handled everything and was always there to answer questions. If she ...
Carrie van Leliveld
Simone was very enthusiastic and hands on!
We appreciated her eagerness and willingness to help ensure the house was ready to go on the ...
Melvin Sutton
Seasons Trace, Williamsburg
She Was Awesome!
Simone was super understanding, easy to work with and so kind! I'll definitely recommend Simone to ...
McKenna R.
When we find the home you love, we'll prepare a market summary to make sure you don't pay too much. If we think you're making a mistake, we'll tell you…but decisions are always yours. We prepare a draft offer for your review, protecting you with financing and inspection contingencies. We are skilled negotiators and have lots of experience helping buyers make wise decisions.