Marlee Russell - Realtor

Not every move is because someone got their dream job, needs more space, or found their forever home.

Sometimes the reason behind a sale is a lot harder.

One thing I’ve learned in real estate is that life doesn’t always wait for the “perfect” time to move. Health changes. Families lose loved ones. Relationships change. Chapters end. And sometimes selling a home becomes a necessary step forward, even when it’s not one anyone wanted to take.

It’s a side of real estate that isn’t talked about nearly enough, but it’s more common than most people realize. Behind every sold sign is a story, and not all of them are easy.

No matter what is bringing you to a move—whether it’s exciting, bittersweet, or downright overwhelming—my goal is always the same: to make the process as smooth as possible and help you move forward with confidence.

Congratulations to my sellers on closing this chapter and wishing them nothing but the best in the next one. ❤️

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

1922 character 🤝 modern peace of mind ✨

This one has the charm people are always hoping to find… but with the updates they don’t want to deal with later. Gorgeous wood floors, natural light, a gas fireplace, functional living space, and a layout that actually makes sense for everyday life 🏡

Plus:

✨ 4 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms
✨ Updated electrical rewire + panel
✨ Radon mitigation system already installed
✨ Updated deck + fire pit area
✨ Full basement with flex space for a gym, office, rec room, or storage
✨ Fenced yard, off-street parking & a covered front porch made for slow mornings ☕️

And the location? Hard to beat 📍 Minutes to Crystal Spring Elementary, Sweet Donkey, Fork in the Alley, River’s Edge Park, and more.

A home with personality AND practicality? We love to see it 👏

🏡 Full Property Listing:
https://showsgreat.photography/2143-Broadway-Ave-SW

Listing Agent: Marlee Russell
Listing Office: Nest Realty – Roanoke
📲 540.892.7326

~ 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ~

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

This seller got connected to me through a past client of mine (which is still the biggest compliment ever btw). They were needing more space after some life changes, so we did the walkthrough, talked timing, prep, strategy… and then came the part where I always internally panic a little:

✨ pricing the house ✨

I gave them the number the comps supported while mentally preparing myself to be humbled… and instead they basically told me, “Wait… we thought it’d be way less than that.” 😅

Which made me excited.

And also immediately made me feel pressure to perform LOL.

So we got to work.
🧹 Prepped the house.
📸 Got photos done.
🤓 Built out the marketing.
💥 Went live.

Day 7? Full price CASH offer. Smooth transaction. Closed right on time. 👏

Moral of the story: strategic pricing + solid marketing + sellers willing to trust the process = chef’s kiss.

Also shoutout to every past client that refers me to their people. Y’all are literally the reason my business keeps growing and I don’t take that lightly 🫶

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326