Amanda Downs
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    Amanda Downs

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    (Formerly Amanda Myrtle) I'm a professional Realtor who has lived in Shenandoah County over a decade. I view my work as so much more than just sales. It's truly a highly skilled match-making business, and I'm committed to creating win-win results for both buyer and seller. My approach is to work with each client so they understand all their options and can make informed, fair, and profitable decisions.

    When you are looking for market knowledge, sales experience, keen negotiation, and dedication to you, please contact me at your earliest convenience at 540-481-0496.

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    (51 reviews)
    Overall star rating: 5.0
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    2022
    01/19/22
    Robert and Lexa gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    We have purchased multiple investment properties with Amanda and she is truly the best! She is so professional, knowledgable and trustworthy. Amanda makes the process very easy from start to finish. She is very responsive and has impeccable attention to detail. We are so thankful to have found her and will continue to work with her and refer our friends and family to work with her, as well.
    2021
    11/13/21
    Lori gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    I had a very good experience with Amanda Downs she explains everything takes phone calls and helps at any time with your needs and she helped us to sell our home very quickly. I appreciate her so much for all that she did for me and my husband in helping us to sell our home it was amazing thanks a lot Amanda
    10/16/21
    Cindy gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was great to work with! I wasn't able to visit the houses in person so Amanda showed homes to my relatives. Once I decided on a home, she made it a smooth and easy process. A five star realtor!
    10/15/21
    Cameron and Crystal gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is amazing. She really goes above and beyond, we couldn't be happier. She is very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable. Shes great personally and professionally, I cant say enough good things about her. We will continue to use her for years to come
    09/08/21
    Sam and Ginger gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Fully recommend Amanda. A true professional. Superior realtor skills in every way. Her MLS reaches many people and our house was sold in 4 days. Her photos and drone photos displayed our house and property beautifully. She was quick to respond, knowledgeable.
    07/17/21
    Tracy gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is the best. She really knows the area and advised us on the best vacation house spots. Her hard work, attention to detail, and due diligence through the process made our dreams come true. Amanda goes above and beyond to give her clients the best home buying experience.
    07/08/21
    Horst Huttner gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    It is a great pleasure working with Amanda over the years. She has been my agent in quite a few sales and rentals and she is the best. Back when the real estate market crashed we had a house on the market for 6 years before changing to Amanda and had two offers within a few month period. She is more like a friend than a Real Estate Agent to her customers and always responds quickly and professionally to Amy questions or concerns.
    05/07/21
    Taylor gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda found us our perfect home for our family. She was amazing! I was new to home buying and she made me feel less anxious and stressed. Anytime a problem came up she had a plan on what to do with it and always got us through it. She was always one step ahead. She is very professional and personal! She truly cares about her clients and is very good at her job. We highly recommend her!!
    04/30/21
    Michele gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    We chose Amanda again to sell the home she sold us and to purchase our new one--we aren't disappointed and as we knew she would, she's gone to bat for us. She is trusted completely and it was the perfect decision to work with her again. She's such a pleasure and easy to work with, we count on her like a friend and she's always professional. We can't thank her enough for making such a stressful process so easy. Highly HIGHLY recommend her--you will not be disappointed in the least!!
    02/06/21
    Charles and Cheryl gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was awesome. As first time home buyers, we had a million questions, and concerns. She had no problem answering everything, even after hours and on weekends. She really went the extra mile, and got us exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend her.
    01/25/21
    Adria gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda has a very sunny and soothing personality. She is amazing and right on point with everything .From the listing to the closing she was right on top of things and gets it done. She was very knowledgeable and gave us great advice about getting our house sold. You will not make a better choice in realators than Amanda.
    2020
    12/29/20
    Matthew gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was there every step of the way explaining whenever we had questions. She always responded in a quick and professional manner. She is knowledgeable and takes care of getting all the paper work done and ready. She was down to earth and listened to what you need and are looking for. I would recommend her to everyone I know.
    10/16/20
    Michael and Cheryl gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    My husband and I originally contacted Amanda because she sold my friend's home down the street from us and was highly recommended. At our very first meeting I was very impressed by Amanda's professionalism, enthusiasm, and tech savviness which would ensure our home would get the maximum exposure for selling. She presented a very comprehensive marketing plan that was highlighted by her attention to detail. Amanda and her photographer did an amazing job of showcasing our property with beautiful photographs and a 360° video. She did such a fantastic job of marketing our cabin, we received multiple offers in only 3 days after listing our property, and we sold our home over our asking price! Amanda made herself readily available to answer questions and concerns during the selling process. When a few problems trickled the day of closing, Amanda was there with a solution. We could not have been more pleased about our decision to hire Amanda as our real estate agent.
    10/10/20
    Patty gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    After meeting with three realtors and interviewing a total of five, we chose Amanda Downs to represent us during the selling of our property. Her knowledge of the market, her enthusiasm and preparedness made it an easy decision. Amanda explained exactly how she would market our cabin and the reasons why. She explained the contract step-by-step so we knew exactly what to expect. During the process, she responded immediately to all my phone calls, texts and emails. All my questions were answered. Amanda, along with her photographer/videographer created an online presence showcasing our cabin which I thought was impressive. As a result of their talent and skills we received four offers the very first weekend! (All above our asking price). We closed in one month. Amanda has proven to be a great communicator and a strong negotiator. She is a real, credible and active agent. I highly recommend her. She exceeded all our expectations!
    09/24/20
    Dan gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was great in helping us find and purchase a house on Lake Laura. She is organized and detail-oriented, and stayed on top of issues with the house even after we closed.
    09/08/20
    Owen gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was amazing to work with! She has a very in-depth knowledge of the market in Shenandoah, Page, and Warren counties and was able to alert us when new properties were coming onto the market at good prices. Amanda was also very helpful when looking at houses and had a keen eye for issues as we did many tours and walk-throughs. Amanda was also able to get offers together quickly and helped us through that process, which helped us get our home. Would strongly recommend working with her!
    07/30/20
    Beth gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda and her team were wonderful. During COVID 19 and all the restrictions, we sold our home in a very remote setting within days with over 5 offers. She takes her time through everything - from introductions, her service commitment, the professionalism of photos and videos, the write up and follow up. She was first class all the way. We were very pleased. You cannot go wrong with Amanda and her team.
    07/20/20
    Alex gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    It was such a pleasure working with Amanda Downs. Amanda was always responsive and helpful when it came to tips to list our second home, a cabin for sale in Mt. Jackson, VA. She was very professional and gave great advise when I received offers. I can't thank her enough for making the process so easy. I would definitely use Amanda again if I had another home to sell and wish her all the luck. My cabin was on the market for about 2 weeks when it went under contract and sold in June 2020. Thank you Amanda!!!
    01/13/20
    Elizabeth gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    I do not have words to explain how wonderful our experience with buying our house was. Amanda is professional yet personable, on top of everything all the time, works so hard for her clients and is so knowledgeable. I was dreading working with a real estate agent. But, as soon as I met Amanda I was so relived and knew she was the agent for us. If you do not use her you are making a huge mistake. She is amazing!!
    2019
    11/17/19
    Emma gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Don't be fooled by appearances or politeness, Amanda is the right person to have your back and in your corner. Amanda is responsive and spot on with market analysis. She sold 2 of our homes and delivered an excellent purchase of 1 of the 2... we were completely satisfied by her tireless efforts and marketing. She was a calming voice during a difficult cross-country move out of the area, she delivered the sale and closing (above asking price)!!! I recommend her to anyone buying or selling property!!
    11/17/19
    Emma gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Don?t be fooled by appearances or politeness, Amanda is the right person to have your back and in your corner. Amanda is responsive and spot on with market analysis. She sold 2 of our homes and delivered an excellent purchase of 1 of the 2... we were completely satisfied by her tireless efforts and marketing. She was a calming voice during a difficult cross-country move, she delivered the sale and closing ( above asking price)!!! I recommend her to anyone buying or selling property!!
    11/15/19
    Mark and Lois gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is fabulous! She worked with us from a distance over the past year while we searched for our retirement home. She spent time to get to know us and understand our wants and needs. She was unfailingly patient and cheerful as we trotted her from one prospect to another. And then she hit the mark with a great house that meets all our expectations and worked all the details to make it happen. Thank you, Amanda!
    09/24/19
    Angie gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was positive, extremely knowledgeable, and very responsive from the very first phone call to closing on our home. We had lived in our home for 29 years. Raised all three of our children there and have so many wonderful memories. We knew from our first meeting with her that she was awesome in every aspect. She utilizes the most up to date technology to reach the largest amount of prospective buyers. We sold our home for an excellent price, and closed with Amanda by our side to remind us of New Beginnings! In our opinion, she is the 'Definition of a Realtor' and highly recommend her to any one considering selling their property.
    09/24/19
    Marilee gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is absolutely wonderful to work with! She undstood our financial circumstances and our family's special needs. She worked hard to negotiate for a house that was just right. Amanda advised us every step of the way so we could understand the process. She was always willing to answer my questions, and reassure that things were fine. We love our new home, and thank Amanda for all of her help😍
    08/28/19
    Dottie gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    I was a nervous and uncertain buyer because of a previous bad experience but Amanda made me so comfortable with the entire process. She was always available to answer questions, show homes, and kept me up to date during the entire process. I would highly recommend her as your next realtor.
    08/24/19
    Tyler And Lauren gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is patient, kind, professional and reliable. She made our house buying experience very pleasurable. She showed us homes all around the area and listened to our price concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend her especially to new home buyers needing guidance and a trustworthy professional.
    07/10/19
    Levi And Shari gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    We recently went with Amanda to sell a rental property of ours. Amanda helped us buy our first home together a few years ago and she was our go to for selling this property. The whole process went so smoothly. Amanda took care of everything and only involved us when she needed additional information. We have a baby on the way, plus working full-time, among many other commitments, so it was nice to know that our property was in good hands and we didn't have to worry about whether or not our realtor was staying on top of things. Not only was the service outstanding, Amanda offered something completely new to the area with her 360-degree virtual tour, allowing potential buyers to really see the property in the best way. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor. We used her to buy a house and we used her to sell a house. Both processes she made as easy as possible and we couldn't have possibly asked for more out of a realtor.
    05/21/19
    Stephanie gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was a huge asset to us during our house buying and again 5 years later when we were ready to sell. She guided us through every step as we prepped the house for pictures to get the house on the market, notifying us of appts at our residence, reviewing the offer with us incase we had questions, suggesting local companies for services, and even met me at my car on closing day so I could find the attorney's office and wouldn't get lost. Within 4 days of listing, we had an offer and Amanda helped ease our minds and answered all our questions so we weren't overwhelmed at any point. Now my family is able to move forward with our dream to build our forever home. Thank you Amanda!!!
    04/15/19
    Amber gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is the best! Very knowledgeable and very reliable. She made our homebuying experience such a breeze and always looked out for our best interest when looking at houses. Our experience with Amanda was amazing and very personable. If I could give her 10 stars I would! Thanks to Amanda we have the perfect starter home.
    04/03/19
    Gary gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was a joy to work with. She is very knowledgeable not only about the area but about all that goes with the home search and home buying processes. She was very good about responding in a timely manner and answering all our questions and went above and beyond to help us purchase our dream home remotely. We would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a great realtor.
    04/03/19
    Tiffany gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda is great to work with. I always have so many questions and she always knows how to explain everything to me so that I can understand. I also appreciate how fast she gets back to me when I message her. This was my second time working with Amanda only this time we were selling! I will continue to use Amanda for all our home buying and selling needs
    04/03/19
    Deborah gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    When my husband and I first moved to the Winchester area, Amanda helped us find the perfect starter home. Friendly and professional, efficient and reliable, she was an absolute pleasure to work with, so we knew if we had to move again, she?d be the only realtor we?d want to work with. Fast forward three years, my husband gets promoted, and the military relocates us. We contact Amanda. In less than 48 hours, she has our house on the market, and in less than 45 days, we?d closed! We strongly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Winchester market.
    03/06/19
    Michael Sullins gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    We finally found our home after searching properties with Amanda for 6 months! We were first-time home buyers going in feet first with no clue what we were doing! Lucky for us, we chose Amanda to help us through the process. From day one, she made us feel more comfortable with the home-buying experience. She informed us on everything we needed to know & what we needed to get out of our offers. She thoroughly inspected each property she showed us and was sure to point out things we would need to address. She was always very responsive with any questions we had-- which were plenty! We were able to see homes we were interested in within a day or two, and after work hours! She made us feel like a priority & took such good care of us!! We will always recommend her & go to her in the future. She is awesome!!
    02/21/19
    Benjamin Somberg gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was extremely easy to work with. She listened to our needs and preferences and worked to find the perfect house for us. We were from out of state and knew very little about the area, but Amanda's knowledge of the area and the housing market was an invaluable resource for us. When it came time to make an offer she was on top of everything and thought of all sorts of details that never would have occurred to us, allowing us to get the best deal possible. She then navigated us through the closing effortlessly. I recommend her highly to anyone buying a house in the area.
    02/20/19
    Eric And Kate gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was amazing. We were in a very difficult situation: we had to rent out our old house before we could really put offers on a new one. Three previous realtors didn't want much to do with us. Amanda on the other hand was understanding from the start. She often would be able to get showings next day after we found something we liked. We were able to see the house we ultimately bought the same day it came on the market and get an offer in before anyone else. She is full of patience and always smiling. She honestly loves her job which makes the process enjoyable. Please choose Amanda as your realtor.
    02/19/19
    Anonymous gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    We have had the pleasure of working with Amanda twice. The first time was to purchase our first home. It was a short sale. Amanda was knowledgable in helping us as first time homebuyers negotiate the murky waters of purchasing a short sale. She kept us informed throughout the entire process and answered all of our questions promptly. When it came time to sell our home we knew right away that we would be using Amanda again. She was knowledgable as to the best way to market our home since it was in a unique location and did an excellent job of walking us through offers. Being very pregnant at the time she was patient with me as I asked the same questions at least a dozen times (thanks pregnancy brain!) and helped us get the best offers possible. Amanda was always prompt in returning calls or emails. She was an expert negotiator and remained professional when the buyers agent was less than professional. I cannot sing her praises highly enough and I hope that she knows how wonderful she is.
    02/19/19
    Robin gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was very helpful through the whole selling process, she returned are emails and calls promptly, she knows her way around the area and has good staff working with her. She has a winning personality and based on her successes we would highly recommend her services.
    02/19/19
    Wade Guinn gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was absolutely amazing to work with. She made us feel as if we were her only clients. I would recommend her to anyone that is interested in buying or selling.
    02/19/19
    Xiaobin gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda helped us in every step of the way of finding/getting our vacation home. She is very knowledgeable about the local area and always available to answer questions. The process went smoothly. She is so pleasant to work with! Thank you for your time and for helping me out!
    02/18/19
    Sevgi gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    She wanted to find a home for me not just a house. She was patient and helpful and wanted to make sure I was happy in the end. She is the best realtor I have ever used. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!
    02/18/19
    Heath Farley gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    I highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking to buy or sell! She spent months working with us to find the perfect vacation home and was fantastic throughout every single step of the process. She is incredibly friendly, responsive (even on vacation) and knowledgeable. We experienced several issues during the final stretch of buying the property but Amanda worked tirelessly with all parties involved to get us to closing. We can't thank her enough for all of her help.
    02/18/19
    Kath Stanley gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda first reached out to us when we expressed interest in seeing a house we found on Zillow. We worked with Amanda on two houses. When we could not come to agreement with the first seller on price we continued to look in the area. We were in no hurry. We just wanted to find the right house. When we found the second house, we moved quickly and Amanda was right there with us every step of the way. Before we made our decision we looked at the house two times. After we made the decision the process went very smoothly. Amanda gave us good recommendations for the inspection and she talked us through each step of the process. After we closed Amanda extended herself further by reaching out offering to provide us a recommendation for a realtor to sell our Annandale home, when we were ready to put it on the market. We appreciate all that Amanda did. We have lived in our Annandale home for 32 years, so this was a huge change and transaction on our part. Thank you Amanda.
    02/18/19
    Maria gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was an absolute pleasure to work with! She always had a smile on her face and was eager to answer any and all questions. She was very prompt when responding to texts and calls, and was happy to help in all aspects of the home buying process. She knew exactly who to contact and connect you with in the ongoing process. I could not have asked for better realtor!! I highly recommend her to any and everyone looking to buy a home!!
    02/18/19
    Donald And Jane gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda listed our house the day after Thanksgiving. We had an offer the day after Christmas. Amanda, herself is a gift: knowledgeable, experienced, delightful, calm under duress, a good negotiator, sense of humor, professional par excellence. She made everything easy for us! Jane and Don Butler
    02/18/19
    Richard Baker gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda has been the most helpful, responsive and loving agent to us in the time we have been working with her, she has sold our grandmothers home and walked us and her through every step, never missing a beat and always there to answer any question we had, she was super with asking us how grandma was doing selling her home of 45 years and very compassionate during the whole process! In return she has also helped us find our dream home, never missed a text or call and always had an answer or found one and was always willing to be drug around the county any day to look at homes with us until we finally found the one and even now still checks in to make sure everything is good with us and grandma! Amanda is an amazing and takes her career to the next level, with heart and only her clients in mind! Thank you!!
    02/17/19
    Derek And Karen gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda has been awesome from beginning to end! She made sure that we understood the process and every step along the way. She was very knowledgeable, compassionate and always has the best interest of the client in mind. My husband and I could not have found our perfect home without her!!
    02/17/19
    Becky And Greg gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was very responsive and understood the process of selling our townhouse. (She also helped us buy the townhouse 4 years ago) She made the process very easy for us and answered all of our questions in a professional manner. She has a great personality and I would recommend her for buying or selling a house, townhouse or condo
    02/17/19
    Ahamad And Woranga gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    She was so professional helpful friendly it was great experience working with her she made everything so easy and possible for me thank you 5 stars in everything Thank you for your time and for helping me out!
    02/17/19
    Ahamad And Woranga gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    She was so professional helpful friendly it was great experience working with her she made everything so easy and possible for me thank you 5 stars in everything Thank you for your time and for helping me out!
    02/16/19
    David And Corrissa gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    This was mine and my husbands first time selling a home. Amanda was very helpful on making sure we understood everything. She was very professional and knowledgeable.
    02/16/19
    Michael And Sandra gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Where do I begin to describe this fabulous woman named Amanda. She is the whole package of Real Estate agents. Our relationship began late one evening when my husband and I were living in Connecticut and had made the decision to move to Strasburg Virginia in order to be closer to the kids. Once we made our decision (that evening) I immediately started looking for homes. I saw one that I thought would be perfect so I sent an email to the listing agent who happened to be Amanda (thinking I would hear from her the next day. Suddenly my phone was ringing. Mind you this was 11 o?clock at night. She was wonderful. Her personality reflected in our conversation. We spoke for about an hour and the conversation made me feel as if I had known her for years. I told her of our plans and she was ready to hit the ground running on our behalf. Our daughter and her family were living in a nearby town and the two of them connected so our search for a home could begin. Amanda was so accommodating. Living in CT and looking for property in a different state is tough but Amanda and our daughter would meet and look at houses for us. Our daughter would FaceTime us during each home tour. Amanda was so sweet to accommodate our situation. She knows the market and the product which clearly showed when we finally made our selection and began our adventure. we will be moving into our new home the end of this week and we couldn?t be happier. We cannot thank Amanda enough for taking this walk with us. She?s fabulous!! Want to stop receiving these notifications? Unsubscribe here. *Property listings information is from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Please obtain independent verification. ERA Beasley Realty Woodstock Office 146 S. Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664 540.459.2123
    02/16/19
    Robert And Micheila gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    We have worked with Amanda before and highly recommend her whenever we know someone who wants to buy/sell a home. She is wonderful to work with, always kept us well informed and answered any question we had. She is a true professional and very personable, and made our selling process feel seamless.
    02/16/19
    Ira And Erica gave Amanda 5 stars out of 5
    Amanda was great to work with! She was always quick to respond to questions or requests. She is very knowledgeable and made the whole house buying process very easy on us! She made us feel as if we were her only clients.

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