Testimonials

My wife and I are first time homeowners and choosing Mr. Covington as our realtor was the best decision! Going through the process of purchasing a home can be stressful and exhausting, especially when it is your first time buying a home. However, Mr. Covington made it easy and stress free! His knowledge and expertise about real estate made us feel comfortable. He comes second to none in real estate. We thank God for him! He is more than a realtor! He truly cares about his clients, he is a true professional, and he is dedicated to helping his clients find their dream home. We appreciate Mr. Covington for all he has done for us, and he IS our realtor for LIFE!

Working with Gregory Covington was the best decision. We have worked with him three times buying and selling houses and he has never failed to meet our expectations. We could not have been more pleased with his professionalism and knowledge of Hampton Roads. He truly lives up to his slogan “The agent who knows Hampton Roads.”

It was a pleasure to work with you Greg!! Thank you for your wisdom, patience, and encouraging words through this stressful process. You are the definition of a true professional and i will definitely recommend you to family and friends.

Wonderful experience. Went above and beyond. Even helped me locate a realtor from the state I was moving from to help me on that end. Greg truly works to be “your realtor for life.”

Great realtor if you’re looking to sell or buy!

I had a great experience with Gregory. The process was very smooth & quick. He was very helpful.

Mr. Greg Covington provided us with excellent service. He first assisted my wife and I on purchasing a new home 7 years ago and he became our property manager for our rental property too. He provided us
with excellent service and additionally provided us with great renters to take care of our property. Becoming a new landlord, he made my job stress – free. He provided us with contractors, quotes and suggestions to make sure that our experience on being a landlord was amazing. Greg Covington took care of our property until we decided to sell. As we put our rental on the market, he ended up finding us a buyer within a week which is awesome! I don’t mind doing more business with him in the future.

Great working with such a knowledgeable, well-known realtor!!

Mr.Covington is an extremely knowledgeable of the area we were interested in looking for our new home. His patience and accessibility in addressing any concerns we had was greatly appreciated. He works with an exceptional team at the Shaffer Real Estate Firm. It was a personable experience and we will definitely recommend Mr. Covington to our friends and colleagues.   Thank you so much!!

Greg has been our realtor for the last 11 years! We’ve purchased two homes through him and hope to be working on our third! He’s so thorough and cares about his clients like they are family. He fights for the best outcomes for his clients and we are forever grateful!

Gregory provided timely on-going communication from the beginning of the selling process to the end.  He was extremely responsive during difficult moments and always informative. Greg is great at staging and marketing a home which sold well above our expectations!
I would highly recommend Greg and his wonderful team.

Greg was amazing. He fielded multiple offers and helped us carefully consider all the key factors and ultimately helped us get the best deal. I highly recommend him if you are looking to sell or buy a home.

Working with Mr. Covington on the sale of my home was very rewarding. He was very professional in the service he provided and made this difficult task seem effortlessly. I would definitely work with him again if the need arises.

Greg Covington is an AWESOME realtor & property manager. He is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market and what properties are available and what price point we should buy & sell at. We’ve used Mr. Covington to buy our house & now sell it and the process both times were seamless. If you need a realtor please use Greg Covington and his team. They are truly amazing!

Greg went above and beyond to make my purchase happen. And he’s a good guy. Very easy to work with.

My husband and I have had a fantastic experience with Greg Covington as our property manager. He is a great communicator who keeps us informed at every step. I trust Greg enough to refer him to family and friends. His professional property management is well worth the investment.

I have been working with Mr. Covington for over 14 years now. From the very first interaction, which was when I purchased my first home; until now, as my property manager, he has consistently been awesome!! I am active duty military, and have not had to worry about any of the affairs concerning my home. He not only has top notch professionalism and concern for his customers; but, his wealth of knowledge and broad spectrum network makes him unmatched as a real-estate agent. I wish that I could utilize him as I move throughout the nation.

Mr. Covington has been my property manager for over 3 years and I have no complaints.  He checks my property periodically to make sure that things are being taken care of by the tenant.  He keeps me informed and update on rental payments, property maintenance and leasing information.  If you are looking for a professional agent/property manager, I would definitely recommend him.  You will not be disappointed!!

I cannot say enough about Greg’s service. Not only does he have top of the line business acumen, but he is also very experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. Another very important characteristic of a realtor is being assertive with all aspects of the sale of the property, and Greg did that wonderfully. He treated the sale of my house as if it were his own. There is no one else I would’ve chosen to work with.

Explanation: From the start, my husband and I were (in my mind) difficult clients. We live several states away, so he essentially became our power of attorney and acted on our behalf for several decisions. The second and hardest way this was a difficult sale is because when Greg evaluated our property we discovered the house was in a dilapidated state. He and John, his project manager, worked tirelessly to remodel the house. They practically built us a brand new house! I never knew our house could look like a Parade of Homes house, but they did it. Their arduous labor was very fruitful because we were able to sell the house in THREE DAYS!

If you are looking to sell or purchase in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia I admonish you to hire Greg Covington as your realtor!

Gregory is a very knowledgeable, professional, and responsive agent who oversaw and kept us informed on our home throughout the listing and sale process. Even though we live in a different city, he hired good contractors to complete projects that we needed for our home.  We will certainly refer his services to our family and friends as our friend referred him to us!!

Gregory Covington is a great realtor, this was our second time working with him. We sold our home faster than we planned. He provided us with great service and great resources for repairs. The best decision we made in the purchase and sell of our home.

Greg has been a great property manager as he is very invested in my property to ensure it is  properly well manage. He is very professional and helpful and will work with you on any concerns you have! If I was to refer a property manager to anyone it would definitely be him.

Mr. Covington was referred to me by a close friend in Woodbridge, Va. I needed a fresh start in my life. We met through Zoom with the help of our mutual real estate friend Lisa.  I drove to the Hampton Roads area to meet Greg and to look at homes in that area, and we talked about location and styles of home I’d like to live in.  When I returned home he kept in contact with though emails,texts and phone calls. He sent me home to review though his companies portal. I’d drive back to Hampton Roads to visit more homes with no luck. Finally, on February 24th, a home appeared on the portal and I responded with a “yes” go look at that house. Greg replied that we had a morning appointment to view the house. I was excited, but wasn’t able to come due to work. He said “I’ll video it for you”. I said OK (there’s a first time for everything”. He videoed it and apart of the neighborhood and I loved the house and said put a bid on it. February 25th would have been my mothers 90th birthday the seller ultimately accepted my offer. Funny because her name is Diana and so is mine.  Thank you Mr Covington and Team  Covington. Excellent job. I wasn’t stressed during this journey. You made it easy. Thanks again sincerely Diana

Shaffer real estate service’s was excellent and very professional. The process seamless/fast with no issues. I highly recommend Greg to family and friends.

Greg was referred to me from another realtor in the Richmond area. He was honest and provided great insight into the purchase of my new home in Newport News VA. He is very trustworthy and very personable.

Greg Covington did a fantastic job in taking on a difficult situation and turning it into a profit.  He was very informative, always kept me in the loop and really looked out for my investment.  I’m very pleased with his work.

Greg was able to sell our home in 4 days!  We had some hurdles to leap to buy our new home, but Gregs team was able to make it happen.

Mr. Greg Covington is a great realtor!  He listens to your needs and directs you with expert knowledge and advice of the Hampton Roads area.

Excellent Service, Professional in every aspect, and Responsive to every detail throughout the process!  I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Gregory Covington to anyone whether buying or selling!

Greg made finding our home very easy and stress free

Great to work with you!

Having a great time in my home!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very very good

Gregory was always prompt in sharing information with us about the sale of property. Whenever problems arose about the contract or the price, he shared the information in laymen terms. He was always in reach by phone even when he was out of town. A dependable agent.

Greg is committed to delivering expert knowledge and customer service. Greg goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist in the buying experience.

Mr. Covington was absolutely amazing, he was with us every step of the way and very patient with us as well being 1st time home buyers. Mr. Covington will be my realtor for life and I will 100% refer him to everyone and know that they will be in good hands.

“I cannot say enough about Greg’s service. Not only does he have top of the line business acumen, but he is also very experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. Another very important characteristic of a realtor is being assertive with all aspects of the sale of the property, and Greg did that wonderfully. He treated the sale of my house as if it were his own. There is no one else I would’ve chosen to work with. Explanation: From the start, my husband and I were (in my mind) difficult clients. We live several states away, so he essentially became our power of attorney and acted on our behalf for several decisions. The second and hardest way this was a difficult sale is because when Greg evaluated our property we discovered the house was in a dilapidated state. He and John, his project manager, worked tirelessly to remodel the house. They practically built us a brand new house! I never knew our house could look like a Parade of Homes house, but they did it. Their arduous labor was very fruitful because we were able to sell the house in THREE DAYS! If you are looking to sell or purchase in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia I admonish you to hire Greg Covington as your realtor.

Mr. Covington was a pleasure to work with. He helped me to purchase and sell my home. Mr. Covington was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was flexible when I needed him to be and he went above and beyond to meet my needs. I have recommended Mr. Covington and will continue to recommend him to all I come in contact with looking for a home in Hampton Roads. He truly is the “Agent Who Knows, Hampton Roads”.

He is very helpful and a great realtor. He worked with me. It was a long journey to but my first and he was cheerful and patient though everything. He is an awesome person

I’m taking time to rate the experience that i have with my agent thus far in my hunt for a home. I have had a great time good and bad with Greg. It started slow and quickly took off. I’m so close to my goal and never did I have to remind Greg how important it is for me as if he read my mind. Just want to share my happiness with anyone who care about happiness and enjoyment. Thanks Greg Covington for a great job. I will make sure your name gets passed on to friends and family or anyone looking for that special place to have, raise or enjoy a family. Thanks again Greg Wowwwwwwwwwwww!

Greg is a great realtor that works for his clients and make sure that you understand the process. He also makes sure that you are not being taken advantage of which was a big care for me and my wife. Thanks Greg.

Mr. Covington is a great communicator, He took the time to explain the entire process of selling my home. During this time Mr. Covington has been very professional and respectful.

I cannot thank Gregory enough for working with me to purchase my home! I’ve worked with other realtors and he went above and beyond what was expected. He is so kind, thorough and very detailed oriented. If I had a problem or a question, all I had to do is pick up the telephone and call or text him and he responded within 30 mins. I had a lot of questions and a few issues and he worked to make me happy. I could not have asked for a more honest and hardworking agent and the best part is that I also made a dear friend in the process! Should I decide in the future to move again, I’ll know who to contact to handle both the sale and the purchase of another home! Thanks, Gregory – you’re the best!

Hello My Name Is Jasmine & I’m a newly divorced mom this is my very first time applying to rent a home with a realtor on my own & I must say Mr. Covington is the most delightful person, his energy is very pleasant, he’s professional and this process has been very easy. He’s a man of God and I can’t express my thanks enough. I highly recommend his service “TRUST ME” 10 stars

We are a military family buying a house in Chesapeake Va. Mr Covington was very experienced and knowledgeable about the Hampton roads area and real estate market. I highly recommend him to be your realtor!!!

Gregory Covington provided a great home buying experience for my fiancé and I. He alleviated a lot of burden and headache for us especially considering we were first time home buyers. Mr. Covington had a great team working with him to help us and answer any question we had. He provided a simple plan and instrusction on how the process would flow. We really appreciate the support and service he provided us. I would recommend him and his team to any first time home buyers searching for their first home. He really knows Hampton Roads.

It was such a pleasure working with Mr. Covington. He quickly provided us with listings and set up viewings as soon as we expressed our interest. He is very professional and knowledgeable, and it was evident that he had our best interest at heart. I would definitely recommend him!

Mr. Covington greatly assisted my wife and I with purchasing our first home. His expertise, patience, and network led to a very simple and seamless home buying experience. Also, my family and I were leaving on vacation, and were an hour away from Gregory in Richmond. He personally drove there (the same day) to deliver us some very important documents to finalize our purchase. I highly recommend Mr. Covington for anyone that not only needs a real estate agent, but a real estate Team!

Mr. Covington was AWESOME!! He made the home buying process so easy and stress free for my family. He is very knowledgeable about the process and kept us informed during each phase of the home buying process until we closed. I HIGHLY recommend Mr Covington and his team to aide/guide you in finding your forever home!!

Mr. Covington is an exceptional agent! I really appreciate his honesty and wealth of knowledge! Mr. Covington really gave my Fiancé and I an enjoyable first time home buying experience!

Greg was awesome during the entire home buying process! Very understanding and knowledgeable in the field. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home

Our family has been renting a home under Greg’s management for the past 2 years. He is the most responsive property manager we have ever had. We were looking forward to his help with buying a home in the future (unfortunately we are relocating). The bar has been set very high for every realtor we will come across now that we’ve been spoiled with the best.

Mr. Covington was quite the professional, and knew the market well. He was a great resource for getting a ballpark of the cost for repairs that were going to be needed on the house, which helped me make a better decision. He’s a gentleman who will earn your business and keep you satisfied.

I like to express how I enjoyed working with Greg. First he gave my husbands a overview of how to buy a home. Each step was explained and Greg was there for each step. He listen to my special needs as a disabled veteran. I would highly recommend him to veterans. He knows the process in and out. If I could give more stars I would.

Mr. Covington was truly a master at helping us find and purchase our home. We hadn’t purchased a home in 12 years and many of the rules had changed but he explained each step of the process to us in detail in wording that we could understand. He also found things that even the inspectors didn’t find and had the corrections annotated and on the list for repair. One of the findings was something that had a high possibility of causing us major problems in the future; I was so thankful that he found it because my husband and I hadn’t noticed it.

Greatest experience in home purchasing there could ever be. Always available, very prompt with information and very thorough with research. Listened to every one of our concerns and was very patient with our learning of everything as this was our first home purchase. I would not only refer to those who are looking to buy or sale but to other realtors as a blueprint on how to conduct business.

Gregoory was professional, and was knowledgeable about any questions or concerns I had. He immediately answered and addressed any issues. Saw it through to the end and made sure I was satisfied with my purchase. He knows the area and surrounding areas well!

Greg Covington in a word is “exceptional”!!! His diligence, and overall commitment to me and my wife made for a wonderful home buying experience. He was extremely proactive and efficient. He actively listened to exactly what we were looking for and delivered the perfect house.

Thanks again Greg!!

I have known and done business with Mr Gregory Covington for the better part of a decade and it’s been a great journey. It’s been said that, “no one handles your business better than you”. Well, when it comes to Greg, that is a myth. I live in California but my investment properties are in Virginia and I can truly say, I’ve never lost a night sleep with Mr Covington at helm of my business. His ethics, people skills and professionalism is impeccable. I have never met a more honest and trustworthy individual. Because of the great qualities that Greg possesses , I can truly say he is now my friend. Greg Covington is truly, “THE AGENT WHO KNOWS HAMPTON ROADS”.

Greg Convington made my first house buying experience comfortable. He’s very knowledgeable and he asks questions when we don’t know what to ask, which helps us not to have any doubts. I’m pleased to have him as our agent.

When I was looking to purchase property in Virginia Greg Covington to help me find and understand the market in Hampton. He was diligent, patient and thorough. When it was time to sell he helped me to sell at the right price and time.

The service received was extremely professional, prompt in responding to any request made and yield the results expected. Very pleased with the level of customer service received throughout the process.

Greg Covington with Shaffer Realty is an amazing agent. He really helped us select the perfect house and neighborhood that was just right for our budget. If you need a great negotiator he should be your top choice. He is definitely “the agent who knows Hampton Roads!”

My experience with Mr. Covington was wonderful. The sale of my home presented multiple challenges and tested the limits of patience needed when dealing with short sales. Having a professional realtor who had the knowledge and experience of dealing with the different agencies and various challenges was key to completing our sale. There were times when I myself was frustrated beyond measure with the banks’ lengthy back and forth process and wanted to give up; however Mr. Covington remained not only faithful to his profession but to my family and I as well. I would recommend him if you are looking a realtor who will work tirelessly with your best interest in mind.

Mr. Covington, was very patient, encouraging, answered all of my questions, did not give up on me when I gave up on myself. Every house I wanted to look at, he opened the doors to my request. Offered other options it this or that was not up to my standards. Made sure that I got what I wanted and not trying to sell me anything. Made sure it was in my budget! After 3 years in my home, that ‘GOD’, blessed me with, I don’t mind referring him to anyone that is serious about purchasing a home.

Mr. Covington not only helped me buy an investment home in Hampton, VA he also helped me sell it. He provided friendly and expert guidance through a challenging buying transaction. When it was time to sell it was a win/win for everyone. I would highly recommend this gentleman to anyone.

We are in the process of looking for our first home. Since day one, Mr. Covington has been very honest and straight forward as well as friendly and professional. As first time homebuyers, we really appreciate that he has taken the time to explain the process of home buying to us. We highly recommend him!

My experience with Team Covington was great. I never thought they would stick with me through all those months of trying to find the perfect house,but they did. I recommend them to anyone who is trying to find that perfect house. They made me feel like I was there best client

I purchased a home in Virginia while living in St. Louis. Gregory Covington was kind enough to view the listings and videotape his walk-thru. He then figured out how to e-mail me the videotapes. I purchased a home in Virginia without ever seeing it first. He clearly puts forth a lot of extra effort. I love my house, and I couldn’t have pulled this off without Gregory Covington.

I would recommend Mr. Covington for all the above reasons and more. He has great insight, respectful of your opinion, willing to give advise. Great all around person.