Bob Hughes Team, Nest Realty

The Kind Of Agent You’d Want A Friend to Have

Bob Hughes isn’t a transplant who read up on Charlottesville; he’s been living and working here since 1982 and selling homes since 1989. He grew up nearby in Waynesboro, the eleventh of twelve children, and his down-to-earth, no-nonsense streak is exactly what clients rave about decades later. Together, Bob and Laura Michael lead one of the area’s top-producing real estate teams, which won CharlottesvilleFamily’s Family Favorite awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Why Families Love It

The real value here is judgment you can’t get from a listings app. Bob knows the Charlottesville area neighborhoods, builders, and the quirks of specific houses, and he’s honest even when it costs him a sale. For example, one client recalls Bob previewing a Zillow listing, calling from the driveway, and telling her not to bother because the road required four-wheel drive and the home was poorly built. That’s the kind of straight talk that saves families from expensive mistakes. Clients also mention how responsive the real estate agent team is by text, phone, and email. After an offer is accepted, Bob provides a clear roadmap of the next steps and provides a trusted list of local contractors, painters, plumbers, lawyers, and movers. Finally, for out-of-state buyers, he offers FaceTime home tours so you can shop with confidence before making the trip.

What to Expect When You Reach Out

Start with a conversation about what you’re looking for and when. If you’re buying, Bob gets a feel for your needs quickly and narrows the neighborhoods down fast, then gives you candid opinions on homes, builders, and flaws to watch for. He’ll even go preview places so you don’t waste a weekend. If you’re selling, the team brings Nest Realty’s award-winning marketing toolbox to get your home in front of the right buyers. Either way, expect prompt replies, a clear step-by-step once you’re under contract, and that handy resource list to help you settle in. New to Virginia and nervous about picking the right corner of the county? That’s precisely where this real estate team shines.