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About Us The Agency Coastal

Looking for the ultimate luxury real estate experience in Coastal Virginia and Coastal North Carolina? Look no further than The Agency. Alan and Betsy Thompson, the Managing Partners and Owners of The Agency Coastal Virginia have over four decades of combined experience in the luxury real estate realm, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles.

But don't just take our word for it - Alan and Betsy have been honored with over 150 awards throughout their careers, including Virginia Realtors Real Estate Agent of the Year, Virginia Realtors Educator of the Year, and Coastal Virginia Magazine's Top Real Estate Agent, Top Real Estate Team, Top Real Estate Brokerage, Top New Business, and Best Small Business to Work At. They've also been featured in Real Producers Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Inman News, among numerous other publications.

Our Mission

At our real estate company, we're not just about selling properties. We're about creating a culture that's focused on character, innovation, and service. We have ten rules that guide us in everything we do, and we're proud to share them with you.

First and foremost, everyone is not for us. We believe in choosing character and culture over suits and ties. We're a team that's dedicated to having fun, staying hungry, and making a difference. We began as disruptors, and we'll continue to challenge the status quo.

When you work with one of us, you work with all of us. We're here to serve, and we always go the extra mile to anticipate your needs. We're not afraid to make some noise and stand out from the crowd. We tell it like it is, and we leave our clients wanting more.

Luxury is Your Experience Not the Price Point

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Clients Love Us

"Chauntrell made the process of selling our home in Northern, VA and buying a new one in Hampton Roads seamless! Using her solid network of professionals, Chauntrell helped us to secure a realtor in Northern,VA and communicated with us until our home sale was complete. Chauntrell had a great understanding of the local housing market and insight on ..." – zuser20170730173009799

"Where do I begin, from the very moment Tammi and I met she was so nice and attentive and put our needs before her own. She was nothing, but the best we had many obstacles along the way and even when we gave up Tammi didn’t, we gained a realtor in this, but gained a friend in the end <3 thank you so much Tammi without you I don’t know if we w..." – rayvin29

"Very professional and very informative throughout the whole process! She took us to numerous properties until we found the one we wanted and was never pushy at all. Great realtor and would recommend to anyone for any real estate needs!" – minibuckmaster

"Professional and they have a knack for finding you the perfect house! " – Doris Locking

"Having recently transitioned to a new role in Florida, I faced the complex task of selling my townhouse in Chesapeake. I am truly grateful to The Agency for making this process seamless and stress-free. The entire team's professionalism, dedication, and expertise are unparalleled. Two years ago, the Thompson Team assisted me in purchasing the same ..." – Mark Moore

"Outstanding help from the Thompson Team. After switching agents this team was able to list, show and obtain multiple full price offers in three days. This led to a successful transaction. Highly recommend using this organization. " – Ron Herndon

"I don’t know what I would have done without this team. They were absolutely amazing. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for getting me into my new house and everything that came with it! " – Dustin Bergman

"Have used this group several times and would never use anyone else. Very professional group of people, helpful, friendly and always available to assist and answer questions. Highly recommend The Agency to anyone selling or buying a home." – Toby Queen

"Easily one the best groups to work with! Responsive, informative, efficient, and professional! Hoping to do more business with them in the future. " – Tyler Stoneman

"We cannot express how grateful we are to Betsy for her unwavering dedication throughout our home buying journey. From the very beginning, she tirelessly sent us listings as soon as they came up, giving us a competitive edge in the fast-moving market. And when it came time to negotiate for our dream home, her expert guidance and support made all the..." – Doug and Carol

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