As a real estate attorney, I know firsthand how important it is to have an experienced and knowledgeable agent. I had worked with Gary Gardiner frequently, as both the settlement attorney for his clients, and as Coldwell Banker Elite's corporate partner. When it came time to buy our own home, my partner Bryan and I immediately knew that Gary would exceed our expectations. Gary has an unparalleled amount of knowledge of the Fredericksburg area and of the real estate market as whole. Each step of the way, Gary took our needs into account and always had our best interest in mind. His expert-level negotiation skills led us to close on the starter home of our dreams. I had no doubt that, even in this competitive market, Gary would put us in the best position to meet our needs and plan for our future. When the time is right for us to sell and purchase again, Gary will be our first call.

I have nothing but genuinely good things to say about Gary and his team at Coldwell Banker Elite. The thought of selling and buying a home has always felt like such a daunting process, “one day” talk that turned into literally years for my husband and I and our growing family. I reached out to Gary on a whim when my dream home hit the market. Within two weeks our townhouse was sold, and within a month that dream home became ours. We had our non-negotiables that Gary knew up front (our contingent need and the mortgage we could afford) and he made it happen for us in a challenging market. Through it all he was patient with us, easily accessible, optimistic and reassuring when we hit speed bumps, and always smiling. I couldn’t imagine going through this process with someone we didn’t trust. I can assure you that should you decide to take the leap, Gary will 100% have your family’s back just like he did ours. We are so grateful to him and his team.

Gary is an extremely hard worker, an awesome negotiator, and an excellent communicator. This was my first experience selling a home and Gary made every part of the process easy and worry free. He kept me well informed every step of the way and was always happy to answer any questions I had. He truly cares about his clients, and I would highly recommend Gary to anyone looking to sell or buy a home.

This is the first time I have ever worked with a real estate professional and honestly, did not quite know what to expect. My partner, Abby, had worked with Gary before and there was no question that he was going to help us with the purchase of our home. The things that come to mind when thinking about Gary are patience, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the process. Every interaction with Gary whether via text, phone, or face-to-face meeting was productive and helpful. He is not only a highly skilled real estate professional but Gary is also a truly wonderful person. Thanks for everything.

Our family has used Gary as our Realtor for one sale and two purchases in the last 3 years. Gary is a professional in every sense of the word. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. He has a great network of professionals which made buying and selling our homes a breeze.

We couldn’t be happier to have worked with such a caring professional such as Gary. His friendship has been a gift we’ve been blessed with since 2002!

I highly recommend Gary!

Highly recommend! Gary was a great realtor for us and kept in close contact through every step of the way. He was honest with us from the beginning in how we could remain competitive in our offers and when it came to closing he was so prompt with everything that was needed so it was such a smooth process. If you need someone to help you find a home this is the man.

If you're searching for the best, most attentive Realtor in the area, you can stop searching and rest assured that Gary will go above and beyond to help you achieve your dreams in real estate. As first time home buyers, my fiancée and I were understandably nervous to make the jump into buying our first home. Gary addressed each and every concern we had, at all hours of the day and night, to make sure we were comfortable with each step of the process. He truly made us feel as though we were his only client, with excellent communication and unparalleled response time. At no time was he ever pushy or made us feel rushed into a decision; he took any extra time we needed in order to explain whatever it was we didn't understand in a genuinely respectful way. He was incredibly open and honest about the housing market, even advising us that certain areas may not be best for long-term resale, even though some of those locations had higher sales prices. Essentially, he's not in it for the commission; he truly wants to help you find the best home
for you! Even after hitting a few speed bumps from the seller side, Gary went the extra mile to attain all the necessary information to soothe our concerns and keep all parties on schedule to meet the closing table on time. What's even better is that Gary has a comprehensive network of lenders, contractors, and other real estate professionals ready to answer questions or start jobs in your new home. In short, I couldn't be happier with the services Gary was able to provide and highly recommend him for all of your real estate needs. He will not disappoint!

We worked with Gary to sell our home in Virginia while living in California and were absolutely thrilled with him and his team. From day one, they moved thoroughly and quickly through the assessment process, helping guide us through the sale with efficiency and knowledge, even from afar! Gary’s communication was next-level and made us feel totally comfortable and taken care of every step of the way. At the end of the day, Gary sold our house for well over asking price and facilitated an easy and thorough transition to the new owners. He went above and beyond to help ease the stress of selling our home and we cannot recommend him highly enough. If you want to work with the best realtor we’ve ever encountered, look no further than Gary!

I’ve known Gary in multiple professional capacities and he has always been a kind, ethical, and motivated person. These values are apparent in his role as a real estate agent. Gary has helped many people I know buy and sell homes, so working with him was a no brainer for us and that trust paid off. In a rough market and through many offers, Gary and his team helped to find us exactly the right home for us and kept the process running smoothly. We closed on schedule with no surprises and couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. Gary is responsive and deeply knowledgeable about the area, and is open and confident in his negotiations. He is always happy to answer questions and make sure his clients understand every step of the process. If we enter the real estate market again, I have no doubt we will be calling Gary.

Gary took my wife and I through the entire sales/buying process (sale of home and purchase of new home). I can say with 100% confidence that I have never seen a person work harder for their clients. I've heard the term, "he makes you feel like you're his only client" before. In Gary's case, truer words were never spoken. He made the process (both of them) seamless and stress free. It is safe to say that you would be hard pressed to find a better person to represent your interests (and I have family in the real estate business).