1014 Marlbank - $600,500
🏡 SOLD — 1014 Marlbank Drive, Yorktown
When the sellers decided to relocate and build a new home, they called Mike Reames for guidance.
After meeting with several agents, they chose Mike — even though his recommended list price was higher than others suggested. While some worried the home might not appraise, Mike was confident the market supported it.
With Christmas only two weeks away, the sellers questioned whether it was even a good time to list. Mike assured them his team could have everything ready in just three days — and they delivered.
📸 Professional photos
🌐 Custom property website
📬 700 “Just Listed” mailers
📱 Full social media campaign
🏡 Listed on 300+ websites
The result?
✅ 3 offers the first weekend
✅ All above asking price
💥 Final price: $600,500 — $15,500 over list
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in 2026, experience and strategy make all the difference.
📞 Mike Reames | Reames Realty
(757) 814-2100
When the sellers of 1014 Marlbank Drive decided to relocate, they called Mike Reames.
They were building a new home scheduled for completion in early spring 2026 and needed guidance on how — and when — to sell their current home.
Mike met with the owners to review local market conditions and recent York County sales. They came prepared with questions and concerns, and Mike walked through each one, helping them develop a clear plan and confident strategy.
A few weeks later, the sellers called with unexpected news — their new home would be completed much sooner than anticipated and ready by mid-January. After meeting with several agents, they chose Mike to represent them.
The sellers shared the pricing recommendations they had received from others. After reviewing recent comparable sales, Mike recommended a significantly higher list price. While other agents expressed concerns about appraisal risk, Mike was confident the home would support his pricing strategy.
With Christmas only two weeks away, the sellers wondered if listing during the holidays even made sense.
Do buyers really shop this time of year?
Mike assured them his team could have the home fully prepared and professionally marketed within three days — and immediately went to work.
📸 A professional photographer was onsite Thursday morning.
🏡 Mike Reames and Tiffany McDonough ensured every detail was photo-ready.
📍 Friday morning, 1014 Marlbank Drive officially hit the market.
The sign was in the yard.
A custom property website was live (www.1014Marlbank.com).
700 “Just Listed” mailers were sent.
A full social media campaign launched.
The home was syndicated to over 300 websites.
And the phone started ringing.
Tiffany coordinated showings directly with the sellers, while Mike fielded questions from agents regarding the home’s features and neighborhood amenities.
By the end of the weekend, the results were in:
✅ Three offers
✅ All above asking price
Not all offers are created equal — one was cash, two required financing. Mike and Tiffany advised the sellers on contract strength, terms, and protective language to help ensure a smooth closing.
Once under contract, the process continued: inspections, crawlspace evaluations, negotiations — and the appraisal everyone had worried about.
💥 Appraised at value: $600,500 — $15,500 above list price.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling this year, experience and strategy matter.
📞 Call Mike Reames at Reames Realty — (757) 814-2100
905 Water Fowl Dr - 750,000
See how Michael Reames of Reames Realty helped sell 905 Water Fowl Drive with strategic planning, market expertise, and end-to-end seller support.
We are pleased to announce that Michael Reames of Reames Realty successfully represented the seller of 905 Water Fowl Drive, guiding the transaction from initial planning through a smooth closing.
Michael was first contacted in early spring of 2025 by the homeowner, who was preparing for an out-of-state move and needed clear direction on how to best position her home for sale. Like many sellers in transition, she had important questions: Should she remain in the home during showings or move first? Were updates or repairs necessary? Would new carpet or staging improve market appeal?
Michael took the time to understand both her goals and the timeline for purchasing her next home. Drawing on his background as a project manager on large-scale construction projects, Michael approached the sale with a structured, strategic plan—one designed to reduce stress while maximizing results.
Together, they established a realistic timetable, discussed financial objectives, and outlined the steps needed to prepare the property for market. Michael also explained the full range of services offered by Reames Realty to simplify the process. From painting, hardwood floor refinishing, carpet replacement, and professional cleaning to bathroom updates, debris removal, and more, the team was able to manage every detail on the seller’s behalf.
When the time came for the homeowner to begin the next chapter of her life, she initially planned to return to Virginia periodically to check on the property and attend closing. Michael assured her that it wouldn’t be necessary. Acting as a true partner throughout the process, Michael and Tiffany handled every aspect of the sale and maintained consistent communication, ensuring the seller felt informed and confident at every stage. In the end, she never needed to return prior to closing—everything was handled seamlessly.
If you are considering a move this year and would like experienced guidance tailored to your situation, contact Mike Reames at (757) 814-2100 to schedule a consultation. He will be happy to answer your questions and provide insight into current local market conditions.
302 Artillery Drive - 995,000
The sellers of 302 Artillery had worked their entire careers and were trying to make a decision about retirement. They had served all around the world and were looking forward to retiring out of state. They contacted Mike in late summer to start the process of turning the page to their next chapter.
Mike came over without papers and contracts, just the sellers and Mike talking about their life, their home, and their dreams for the future. Mike did a lot of listening, trying to understand their real estate goals and what they wanted out of their home sale experience. Every seller is different, and every home sale journey is unique. Mike explained how his team could tailor that experience for each client. There is no right or wrong way to sell a home. Mike’s job he explained is to sell your home and help up move the way that is the most comfortable for you family.
The sellers said that they were having a lot of trouble conceptualizing how they should arrange furniture for photos and to show the house. Mike suggested that he could bring in a stager, a professional in decorating and placing furniture in a home. Schedules were checked and an appointment was made to bring in an expert. The stager spent several ours and moved items and things and gave the selllers three pages of recommendations when she left.
305 Ludlow Drive - $575,000
The sellers of 305 Ludlow Drive in Seaford Virginia had been dreaming about living on the water for years. When the perfect opportunity presented itself, they knew they had to make a move. But to get into the dream house - they had to sell theirs first. They didn’t know where to start or what to do - but the knew who to call, Mike Reames.
119 Riverpoint Drive - $335,000
The sellers of 119 River Point Road owned this home since 1995. It was used as an investment property and the owners rented the home. With rising housing prices the sellers decided that now was the time to sell this property. They called Mike Reames at Reames Realty to discuss what they should do to sell the home. Mike meet with the owners and made several recomendations of itms to take care of before listing the home for sale. But the biggest thing Mike did was tell them not to do many things that they were thinking about doing to sell the home.
Mike discussed the current market conditions and
Call or text Mike at (757) 814-2100 to discuss how he can help sell your home.
800 Marlbank Drive - $635,00
Every home sales comes with different challenges and obstacles. The sellers of 800 Marlbank Drive in York County were living in the Outer Banks of North Carolina when one of life’s unexpected events occurred. The sellers need to sell their home, but they would not be able to return home to pack their belongings and get the home ready for the market. What do you do in this situation? Call Mike Reames with Reames Realty and he will take care of everything and get your home SOLD!
Every seller has a different motivation to move. Some are moving for a job, some move for retirement, and some move to be closer to family. The sellers of 800 Marlbank Drive, in Yorktown Virginia were living out of state when they called me. A life event prevented them from returning to Yorktown but they needed to get their home on the market and sold. When they left their home of 29 years, they had no idea they wouldn’t be returning.
When seniors speak with me about moving I tell them that the hardest part of the transaction is the stuff. They always laugh and say oh that won’t be a problem for us. 6 months later and they are finally ready to list and they all tell me how hard it really is to downsize after so many years. The sellers at 800 Marlbank were in a very unusual position, they were selling unexpectedly and were going to sell their home without packing a thing. What could they possibly do with all of their belongings? How do you even start to sell a house like this?
18 Hugenot Road - $350,000
It all begins with an idea.
Helping senior adults and their families transition from their long-time home to a senior living center or to be closer to their family has become a major part of our business.
18 Hugenot, Newport News VA - Glendale Neighborhood - SOLD Full Price $350,000
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
106 Yorkview Road - $471,500
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
