Jennie K Dotts

Jennie Dotts, Richmond VA Realtor

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Specialties:

Buyer's Agent
Listing Agent
renovation/preservation
historic presesrvation

Work:

Virginia Properties
412 Libbie Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
8046481616 (Office)

Experience:

19 years

Description:

A specialist in historic properties, Jennie Dotts spent 12 years in historic preservation nonprofit before becoming a Realtor. She was Public Relations and Development Director at Historic Richmond Foundation and Executive Director of the Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, where she developed and managed a preservation program focused on vacant or abandoned buildings in old Richmond neighborhoods. As a result, approximately 100 buildings were purchased and rehabilitated and surrounding neighborhoods improved. Recognizing that appreciation for historic resources is essential to their preservation, she developed the concept for and produced a book about the overlooked contributions of African Americans to the construction of one of America's most historic cities: "Built by Blacks: African American Architecture in Richmond, Virginia."While working in the nonprofit field to save old buildings, Jennie saw firsthand the difficulty most homeowners encounter with older properties: locating skilled craftsmen who can restore, repair, and maintain them. So, in 2007 she and several restoration experts started a web-based business, Old House Authority (www.oldhouseauthority.com) , to spread understanding about the financial incentives for purchasing and renovating older houses, how to make these buildings energy efficient, and where to find professionals skilled in traditional construction methods, materials and design. Her goal as a Realtor is to ensure that owners of old and historic properties find the people, products and services necessary to secure their investment and their enjoyment in it.Jennie was Style Weekly's "Richmonder of the Year" for 2004, primarily for her preservation activities. She has extensive experience in marketing, media relations, and special events.

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Jennie Dotts, Richmond VA Agent

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Specialties:

Residential sales
Luxury homes

Work:

Virginia Properties, a Long & Foster Co.
Richmond, VA
8046481616 (Phone)
License #0225194725

Client type:

Home Buyers
Home Sellers

Property type:

Single Family Home
Condo/Townhome
Multi-family

Interests:

History
art
architecture
gardens
preservation
environment
renovation
restoration
modern dance
fashion
Shakespeare
interior design
museums
animals
wine
politics
journalism
antiques

Skills:

Vintage properties

About:

I am passionate about old house and wouldn't live in anything but one. Old houses have character and were built with a quality of craftsmanship and materials not found today. But before you buy one, you need to know what you're getting in to. I've learned through experience how to make them comfortable, efficient and affordable to maintain. I'm happy to share my knowledge and resources. Preservation isn't just my passion--it's been my business for 15 years.

Partner

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Location:

2720 east Broad Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

Industry:

Real Estate

Work:

Old House Diaries - Richmond, VA since 2012
Partner
Virginia Properties, a Long & Foster Co since Dec 2009
Historical Realtor
Old House Authority since Jan 2008
Partner
Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods 2000 - 2007
Executive Director
Historic Richmond Foundation 1993 - 1998
Director, PR & Development

Education:

Marymount School
Trinity College, VCU, Harvard
BA, MFA, Dramaturgical Fellow

Skills:

Real Estate
Real Property
Residential Homes
Single Family Homes
Investment Properties
First Time Home Buyers
Buyer Representation
Relocation
Real Estate Transactions
Investors
Sellers
Reo
Condos
Real Estate Development
New Home Sales

Interests:

Pit Bulls
Art History
Classical Ruins
Modern Dance

Languages:

English