At One South, we have have a group of individuals that know The Fan District. Having lived and worked in the Fan, telling the stories and understanding the dynamics at play here is second nature to all of them and their clients reap the benefit.
Our Fan Specialists and a brief bio are below:
Scott Garnett, Associate Broker // Born in Northern Virginia and a graduate of the University of Richmond, Scott has spent almost his entire adult life in the Fan and in real estate. Having built, developed, renovated and brokered since graduating in the early 1990’s, Scott has been an integral part of the Fan real estate scene for decades. Scott is a perennial Distinguished Achiever as recognized by the Richmond Association of Realtors.
Andrea Levine, EcoBroker + GRI // Born in NYC and now a long time resident of Richmond, Andrea has lived and worked in and around the Fan District since arriving here in the early 1990’s. With a specialty in urban sales, Andrea is a multiple time Distinguished Achiever and founding member of the Modern Richmond Tour. She currently serves on the City’s Urban Design Committee along with many of the most respected members of the community.
Jeanne Bridgforth, Certified Historic Property Specialist // A lifelong Richmonder with a passion for the historic properties throughout the City, Jeanne is a multiple-time recipient of the Distinguished Achiever Award from the Richmond Association of Realtors. Her knowledge of the homes in Richmond and their unique stories is unparalleled in the marketplace. Her acumen, honed over many years in real estate brokerage, gives her clients a unique advantage in dealing with all types of transactions.
The Kelly Blanchard Team // Resident of the Fan District and former ‘Rookie of the Year’ when entering real estate brokerage, Kelly and buying agent specialist, Kim Nix, form a powerful team whose knowledge and insight come from the inside. Raising a family and owning a business in the Fan along with representing buyers and sellers, Kelly and Kim’s ability to provide pointed advice comes from real experience. Having formal training in interior design and a penchant for renovation of old homes, Kelly brings a knowledge base not often found in a Realtor.
Laura Waite, Associate Broker + ABR + GRI // Born in Mathews County with a father for a real estate broker, Laura was exposed to the ins and outs of brokerage at a young age and found real estate a natural career after leaving corporate America. A long time resident of The Boulevard on the western edge of the Fan, Laura understands the city from the inside and feels as at home in the Fan as Westhampton. Her knowledge of real estate comes from her family, her studies and her network of friends and colleagues around Richmond.
Linda Urgo // Born in Jew Jersey and having called Richmond home for most of her adult life, Linda has lived in several of Richmond’s neighborhoods, including The Fan. As a former representative on the West Grace Street association, Linda understands the issues inherent in any urban setting and their effect on the residents of the neighborhoods. Her experience living in different Richmond neighborhoods means pointed advice about how the neighborhoods relate and compare to one another providing valuable insight into the subtleties that drive values.
Sarah Jarvis, Principal Broker // Active in brokerage since 1992 and One South’s principal broker since helping found the company in 2008, Sarah has been involved in real estate since graduation from William and Mary. With family members that built and developed, Sarah’s feel for the market comes from understanding construction as well as comparable sales. Her affiliation with Silver Construction Capital in the early 2000’s strengthened ties with the City’s building community and gave her incredible insight into the burgeoning tax credit development practices rebuilding the city from the inside out. With partners Rick Jarvis and Tom Rosman, Saran and the One South team call Main Street in the Fan District their home.
