As a Virginia native, I’ve been fortunate to live in some beautiful places — from the deserts of Utah to the coast of California — but nothing compares to being back home in the Shenandoah Valley. I now live on a small farm in New Market, VA, and I understand firsthand why so many people want to put down roots here.

Real estate is more than transactions to me — it’s about helping people find a place that feels like home, or passing along a proper...