About Us
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We have helped over 1,300 families buy or sell their home.
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Our History
You deserve the best real estate experience!
At The Marjorie Adam Team we know that you want to feel confident when buying or selling a home. In order to do that, you need an exceptional real estate experience. The problem is that there are so many factors to consider which leaves you stressed and hesitant to act.
We believe that the experience of buying and selling your home should be enjoyable - and if it isn’t - you’re doing it wrong!
We understand that the process is overwhelming which is why we adopted a team approach to real estate, helping over 1,300 families find or sell their home.
The first step is easy, simply schedule a no-pressure consultation with one of our team members today.
And in the meantime, check our real estate resources. So you can stop lying awake at night overwhelmed and instead make your next move with excitement!
President & Owner, associate Broker, Team Leader
Marjorie Adam
Marjorie Adam is an Associate Broker and is the Team Leader of the Marjorie Adam Team, business coach for Realtors across the country, mom and wife. She is an expert in the local real estate market and specializes in negotiation of contracts for our buyers and sellers and pricing and strategy for our sellers. Because of her expertise and experience she regularly speaks at real estate events in and out of state.
She is married to her husband Philippe, a chef and pastry chef, from Belgium, and has two sons, Alex and Lucas, all of whom are dual citizens and speak fluent French. Marjorie is an animal lover and has four rescue dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with her family, and recording her podcast, Real Estate Unscripted.
EmailShe is married to her husband Philippe, a chef and pastry chef, from Belgium, and has two sons, Alex and Lucas, all of whom are dual citizens and speak fluent French. Marjorie is an animal lover and has four rescue dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with her family, and recording her podcast, Real Estate Unscripted.
Licensed Home Inspector, Realtor
Jacques Gates
Jacques joined the Marjorie Adam Team in 2004 as a Realtor and Buyer Specialist, and has since obtained a home inspection license and an FAA unmanned pilot license to capture new perspectives of the area using his drone. His vast knowledge of construction is a major benefit for our sellers and buyers.
Jacques and his wife, Kate, who is French and is a preschool teacher at The International School of Charlottesville, have two daughters, Emilie and Chloe. Jacques enjoys spending time with his family, playing the drums, practicing Karate, and traveling. (Jacques is also Marjorie’s brother!)
EmailJacques and his wife, Kate, who is French and is a preschool teacher at The International School of Charlottesville, have two daughters, Emilie and Chloe. Jacques enjoys spending time with his family, playing the drums, practicing Karate, and traveling. (Jacques is also Marjorie’s brother!)
Listing Partner, Buyer Specialist, Realtor
Bethanny Shaffer
Bethanny has been a member of the Marjorie Adam Team since 2017. She is the Listing Partner, an Accredited Staging Partner and also specializes in working with buyers. She plays a vital role in ensuring our listings are presented in their best light and that our buyer’s experience is unforgettable.
Bethanny moved to Charlottesville from Pennsylvania in 2013. Her husband, Nolan is the owner of The Baseball Academy and Invaders Baseball in Charlottesville. Bethanny and Nolan have a son, Brooks, and a rescue dog, Dixon. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, keeping her house clean and organized, indoor cycling and summer days at the lake.
EmailBethanny moved to Charlottesville from Pennsylvania in 2013. Her husband, Nolan is the owner of The Baseball Academy and Invaders Baseball in Charlottesville. Bethanny and Nolan have a son, Brooks, and a rescue dog, Dixon. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, keeping her house clean and organized, indoor cycling and summer days at the lake.
Director of Closings, Realtor
Brittney Wills
Originally from Western North Carolina, Brittney and her family moved to Charlottesville in 2012 for her husband Heath's architectural design business. She joined the team in 2014 and as the team grew, Brittney was given the opportunity to focus on her favorite part of the process, contract to close!
As Director of Closings and Realtor, she uses her attention to detail and consistent communication to guide our clients from the time of contract to closing, both when buying and selling real estate.
Proud to call Southern Albemarle her home, Brittney enjoys entertaining friends and family, spending time with her kids, Eily and Kavan, and keeping up with her family's five dogs, cats, and chickens.
EmailAs Director of Closings and Realtor, she uses her attention to detail and consistent communication to guide our clients from the time of contract to closing, both when buying and selling real estate.
Proud to call Southern Albemarle her home, Brittney enjoys entertaining friends and family, spending time with her kids, Eily and Kavan, and keeping up with her family's five dogs, cats, and chickens.
Buyer Specialist, Creative Director, Realtor
Taylor Goff
Taylor joined the Marjorie Adam Team in 2022 and quickly obtained her real estate license. She specializes in working with buyers and managing our creative direction and branding. Taylor was formerly an elementary teacher in Nelson County. Her people skills, marketing eye and creativity are vital for social media and our clients’ marketing.
Taylor is a lifelong resident of Nelson, where she lives with her husband, Rob, who is the VAFF Operations Manager and the UVA Provost for the Arts Events Coordinator. Together they have a miniature schnauzer, June Bug and cat, Archie. She is a true-hearted history nerd, Google search wizard and she enjoys exploring historical sites and finding Charlottesville’s best food spots.
EmailTaylor is a lifelong resident of Nelson, where she lives with her husband, Rob, who is the VAFF Operations Manager and the UVA Provost for the Arts Events Coordinator. Together they have a miniature schnauzer, June Bug and cat, Archie. She is a true-hearted history nerd, Google search wizard and she enjoys exploring historical sites and finding Charlottesville’s best food spots.
Working with us means serving
our community!
We believe in sharing our successes and giving back to the Charlottesville area community. We donate a portion of each commission to Children’s Miracle Network, which supports the UVA Children’s Hospital right here in Charlottesville. We believe every home that is bought or sold through The Marjorie Adam Team should support the health and happiness of other local families.
Marjorie is the chair of the Mission and Investment Committee for the Piedmont Housing Alliance and the chair for the Family Centered Care Committee for the UVA Children's Hospital Advisory Board.
Marjorie is the chair of the Mission and Investment Committee for the Piedmont Housing Alliance and the chair for the Family Centered Care Committee for the UVA Children's Hospital Advisory Board.
Charities we supported in 2022
- CASPCA
- Albemarle County Police Foundation
- Piedmont Housing Alliance
- Yellow Door Foundation
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
- Nurses and First Responders for UVA and Martha Jefferson
- United Way
- Foothills Child Advocacy Center
- UVA Children’s Hospital
- International Rescue Committee
- Bennett’s Village
- Numerous Private Family Donations
- Shelter for Help in Emergency
- Ronald McDonald House