Eric Gardner, REALTOR® | Associate Broker | CAPT USN(ret)

Cell (757) 805-6235 | Office (757) 456-2345 | EricGardner@remax.net www.FlyNavyHomes.com

 

As a Navy Veteran with 30 years of service and licensed REALTOR® since 2015, I am passionate about improving the real estate experience for my military and Veteran clients in and around the Hampton Roads area and setting new industry standards nationally through my volunteer work. Recognizing the unique challenges of military families, I leverage my specialized knowledge in VA loans and military relocations, holding designations like ABR, CRS, GRI and MRP. As co-founder and President of the Hampton Roads VAREP chapter, I promote the organization's values of sustainable homeownership, financial literacy and economic opportunities for Veterans, while advocating for legislative changes to support Veteran homeownership. Additionally, I have given back over $300K to military and Veteran clients through the Veterans Real Estate Benefits Network, always striving to give back to those who have served our country.

 

BUYER SERVICES:

•       Personalized guidance to determine your priorities 

•       Drawing upon market knowledge and research to find the right home

•       Negotiating requests and offers 

•       Coordinating contracts and documentation 

•       Delivering support after the sale 

 

SELLER SERVICES:

•       Researching the local real estate market 

•       Preparing and staging home to sell

•       Deciding accurate asking price for maximum profit in shortest timeframe 

•       Identifying the key selling points 

•       Comprehensive, strategic marketing of your home to potential buyers 

•       Negotiating with buyers on your behalf 

 

MARKETING STRATEGIES:

•       Sourcing leads from expansive network

•       High-resolution video tours and photography

•       Open houses

•       Comprehensive social media marketing campaign

•       Individual property website

•       Direct mailers and door hangers/flyers

•       Utilizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) 

•       Syndicated listing on 350 high-visibility websites 

 

EDUCATION:

•       Licensed REALTOR® 

•       Associate Broker 

•       Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)

•       Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

•       Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

•       Military Relocation Professional (MRP)

•       Military and Verteran Housing Certification Course (MVHC( - Virginia Certified Instructor

•       Bachelor of Science, US Naval Academy

•       Master of Arts, Naval War College

 

AWARDS:

•       #1 Small Team, HRRA, 2019, 2020, 2023 

•       Platinum Club, RE/MAX, 2020-2023

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

•       Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP)

•       Hampton Roads Association of REALTORS® (HRRA)

•       Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR)

•       National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

•       President, VAREP, Hampton Roads Chapter

•       Co-Founder, VAREP, Hampton Roads Chapter

•       President, Bay Colony Community League