MarcAustin Highfill Real Estate Agent at Exit First Realty

MarcAustin Highfill

Real Estate Agent at
Exit First Realty

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Specialties

  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Foreclosures
  • Investment Properties
  • Farm Property
  • Relocations
  • Probate
  • New Construction
  • Retirement Specialist
  • Land Specialist
  • Military
  • Nurses
  • Police Officers
  • Teachers
  • First Responders
  • Flip/Rehab Properties
  • Luxury Specialist

Agent Highlights

MarcAustin has great Condo experience - having sold 262 more condos than the average agent.
MarcAustin is a SFH expert - working with over 79% more single family homes than the average Henrico agent.
MarcAustin also has Townhome expertise - working with over 45 more townhomes than the average agent.
The Highfill Team was instrumental in marketing and selling my house. They followed up weekly to ensure I was in the loop on what was going on with the marketing, feedback, and open house schedules. W...

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More about MarcAustin Highfill

As a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Virginia and Owner of Marc Austin Properties at Exit First Realty in Glen Allen, I bring more than 25 years of experience leading one of Central Virginia’s top-performing real estate teams. Our team is built on collaboration, specialized expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we assist clients in the purchase and sale of over 250 homes each year, delivering consistent, measurable results. Through strategic pricing, innovative marketing, and skilled negotiation, we position our clients to maximize value while minimizing time on the market and unnecessary stress. What sets our team apart is our systems-driven approach and attention to detail at every stage of the transaction. Sellers benefit from high-impact marketing campaigns designed to generate strong demand and competitive offers. Buyers gain a strategic advantage through ...
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Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Other Certifications

Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), Certified Investor Agent Specialist (CIAS), Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification (PSA), National Association of Realtors (NAR), Richmond Association of Realtors (RAR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Awards

#1 Exit Realty Agent in Virginia, Ranked a Top 10 Team in the Metro Richmond area every year since 2004, #2 Exit Agent in North America

License Number

0225061966

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  • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

      The Highfill Team was instrumental in marketing and selling my house. They followed up weekly to ensure I was in the loop on what was going on with the marketing, feedback, and open house schedules. When we did receive an offer, they worked diligently to make sure everything went smoothly and efficiently. As their vision states "It's not the market but the marketing" rings true.

    • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

        Marc Austin Highfill and his team helped us sell and buy our new home. Our home was marketed so well that it sold in one weekend with multiple offers!!! Marc helped with negotiations so we could get the best deal for our new home. The team was extremely responsive with every question. We would highly recommend Exit First Realty with Marc Austin Highfill and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

      • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

          We live almost 2 hours away from our home being sold. Marc and his staff made us feel like everything was taken care of and was able to get us the best price for our home.

        • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

            Marc Austin and his team are Great! I have used them to both sell and buy a number of houses in the Richmond's West End and Southside. His team of professionals keep you informed every step of the way. If you need professional contractors to assist you with any repairs he has them for you. He and his team also assist you with staging your home so it sells quickly would not use anyone else to buy or sell a home. A home I was an the Executor of an estate sold in just five days after listing.

          • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

              Marc and his team helped us sell a property that was in bad shape and in need of major repairs. They were honest with us about the fair market value and what we should expect to get for the house. They were right on. Thank you

            • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

                Marc was wonderful to work with -- extremely knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. Our house sold during our first open house, and Marc was responsive and timely throughout the entire transaction start to finish. He always kept our best interests as his top priority, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor!

              • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

                  As the seller I found that Marc had an excellent track record of fast sales in our neighborhood. As he says, it's the marketing not the market that sells homes. We got two offers within a week of listing and sold for the asking price. His staff was professional and well informed. Highly recommend Exist realty.

                • MarcAustin helped me buy a home

                    Aided me through a difficult home buying process with ease. Provided me with real estate knowledge to help me make well informed decisions. allowed the paperwork process to be hassle free.

                  • MarcAustin helped me buy a home

                      Absolutely a class act company that truly helps veterans. They put their own money into my closing for me and my family to get the house. Couldn't ask for better care!

                    • MarcAustin listed and sold my home

                        From beginning to end our experience with Marc Highfill and his wonderful group of folks at Exit Realty was excellent. Marc and his staff are professional but also very friendly, with the ability to put you at ease during the often stressful process of preparing your home for sale and during the listing phase. They were a constant resource for us in finding qualified contractors during the preparation period and were always there when we needed a boost to morale or a sympathetic ear. They used a magnificent photographer for our online listing and he did a simply wonderful job of showcasing the home. They utilize social media and on line tools to the best effect. In short, we feel that these people are as good as it gets in the real estate field.

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                      • We had a great experience working with Marc. He was professional, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire process. Marc took the time to explain each step, ensuring we felt comfortable and informed with every decision. He was quick to respond to our questions, consistently supportive, and always reminded us that we could reach out with any additional questions, even after closing. We truly appreciated his dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

                        - Kathryn Dudeck - Henrico
                      • Exit first realty made a breeze of our first time homebuying process. Quickly found what we wanted for the price we were hoping for, step by step guidance and updates on what to do next, and great connections on who to work with from inspections to closing. Was a pleasure to work with them and wont hesitate to use them again next time I look to buy/sell. I would highly recommend to anyone.

                        - Lucas Nuckols - Bumpass
                      • Working with Marc Austin and staff during the selling process of our home was a pleasure. Marc is not the typical realtor, he is professional, knowledgeable, caring and committed to provide the best service and to deliver great results.When we met Marc he told us, it is not the Market, it's the Marketing! and he was not kidding. The pictures were awesome, the narrative to describe and highlight the features of the property accurate and well written to catch the eyes of the reader.Team Marc, Sharon, Shannon and Kelly were always lopped in on what was going on with the sale of our home. The team kept us informed and held our hands during the whole process and were always available to answer our questions.Marc lent us his truck for those miscellaneous items we wanted to handle before the BIG moving day. Thank you Marc and team for all your help during those stressful days while moving and selling our home.We will most definitely use and refer Marc Austin and team services in the future.

                        - Sofia Kostopoulos - Glen Allen
                      • We recently worked with Marc and his team selling a property. Several things stood out right off the bat: 1. His enthusiasm to work with me on my sale 2. His genuineness and sincerity in caring about where I was at with having to let go of a home that had been in my family for 80+ yrs and 3. His marketing strategies that would help me be successful in finding the right buyer.Marc and Shannon, his closing manager, helped me at every point in the process - from negotiations with the buyer and his agent to finding and dealing with contractors. They took my calls and responded to my emails and texts when I had questions or needed reassurance on the deal.The best way to describe Marc and Shannon as well is that they treated me like family and really were honest with the whole process and I can truly say they always had my back and best interest at heart.You dont find people like Marc in the business world today much less real estate. Hes a man with integrity and a handshake is his is word and contract.Marc and Shannon, I cannot thank you enough! I highly recommend Marc and his team!

                        - JJ Blake - Glen Allen
                      • We have stayed in touch with Marc and his team for years. When it made sense for us to sell it was a no brainer. Marc made it very easy for us to stay engaged as we were traveling. He analyzed the market and we were able to price our home fairly. Sharon took all of our details & created a story for our home. The pictures were done very well. The Coming Soon sign really hyped up the sale. Shannon handled the closing process well. The team maintained excellent communication throughout the process. Its exciting and stressful but we always knew theyd pickup the call even if it was to ease my mind. We were prepared to have it on the market for some time but it sold in 24 hours! No doubt in my mind that was due to Marc and his team.Highly recommend this team!

                        - Kathy O - Chesterfield
                      • Marc and his team were great to work with. They were extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs. Marc was able to negotiate with other realtors to give us the best possible outcome. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of buying and selling homes. We were fortunate to have him as our realtor!

                        - Sara - Powhatan
                      • My wife and I just closed on our first house with EXIT First Realty and could not have had a better experience! Our realtor, Holly Angel, educated us about all aspects of the home-buying process. She worked diligently through our months-long search for a property that met our goals of being both financially comfortable and in an exciting location. Were recommending EXIT to all of our friends in similar positions because of our incredibly positive experience.

                        - Jonathan - Richmond
                      • Its so tough losing a loved one and its even tougher selling their home! The ordeal of selling my mothers house is finally over! I'm so thankful for my daughters recommendation to hire Marc Austin Highfill at EXIT First Realty! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Marc and his team! Marc possesses extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, providing valuable insights that really helped me make informed decisions regarding the sale of my mothers home . Marc and his team of professionals expertise and marketing was amazing ! Their exceptional, consistent communication helped keep me informed of all potential buyers and I honestly couldnt believe how quickly the offers came in! Marc Austin Highfill and his teams professionalism and exceptional service is unmatched . If youre thinking of buying or selling a home, I highly recommend Marc Highfill at Exit First Realty !

                        - Kim - Short Pump
                      • Marc Austin, Exit First Realty and agent Kathy Melvin are the ones to use when you are considering buying a house. Kathy is personable and goes the extra mile with communication and ensuring that all of your questions are answered. I cannot recommend highly enough.

                        - Tina - Richmond
                      • Marc and his team did excellent work in selling my home. When I interviewed him for the listing, Marc's area expertise was unparalleled, and he focused not only on listing my home, but getting it through the closing and beyond. Marc was highly responsive to my specific needs, and his team was entirely professional throughout the process. My house was under contract with a full-price offer (therefore minimal negotiating needed) within four days of the first showing!

                        - Jodie - Chesterfield
                      • Could not have asked for a smoother, better experience. Trent provided expertise and competence that ensured a smooth transaction in a unique time in the real estate market. He was diligent and responsive the whole time. Any questions I had were answered and any problems that arose, he had a resolution. I would not hesitate to trust him with my home buying or selling in the future, I have FOUND my realtor. Five stars from me for Trent and the whole team at exit realty. Truly a turn key experience

                        - Danielle - Goochland
                      • Marc did a great job of ensuring that the selling and purchasing was made easy for me. All of his team were very responsive. I chose Marc because of his great reputation and knowledge of the neighborhood. He set proper expectations and listened to to our needs and involved me in the process taking my input when given. He gave me honest feedback and helped level out the emotional side of a home transaction.

                        - Merv - Hanover
                      • Marc did much research before coming to my house and making selling price ideas. Any time I called his number he would immediately call back if he was busy.

                        - Kathy - Chesterfield
                      • Trent was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He provided great feedback and perspective whenever I had questions or was unsure how to proceed. His negotiation skills were excellent, and his team was equally impressive. Trent also has a wealth of resources. I had a great experience working with him and will absolutely be using him again when I search for my next home. Highly recommend!

                        - Mark - Rockville
                      • Trent was awesome He was very knowledgeable about the market . He did what he said he would and was extremely supportive and calming when need be! Things happened exactly as he said they would and I could not recommend Trent more!

                        - Deb - Bumpass
                      • Marc is very knowledgeable about the housing market. He has a great team that help market the house. They help through the entire process of buying and selling a house. Highly recommend

                        - Caroline - Glen Allen
                      • Marc Austin made the home selling process easy. Very knowledgeable, readily available, pleasure to work with. Got back to me quickly anytime I needed help. It's obvious from his responses, he knows what he's doing.

                        - Kathy - Wyndham
                      • My wife and I have bought and sold many properties over the past 45 years. This was the smoothest transaction we have ever had. Marc gave us good advice up front about what the home was worth. After listing the property, he continued to give good advice as we adjusted the price as the market rapidly changed. We had three open houses, and each time we received timely updates on the traffic at the open house and any positive and negative comments the agent at the open house received. Within a couple weeks of listing the property, we had an offer we accepted. The rest of the the Team at the firm helped us at every step of the way, from the listing, all the way through the closing. We always felt that we were up to date with the progress and they assisted us with getting every thing scheduled to ensure a smooth closing. This was a great experience and I'd recommend Marc Austin Highfill, Exit First Realty to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

                        - Rick - Glen Allen
                      • I recently had the pleasure of working with Marc Austin Highfill and the team at Exit First Realty to sell my home. From the very start, Marc was incredibly accessible, always making time to answer my questions and concerns. The staff was equally impressive, maintaining excellent communication throughout the process. Each person responded to my emails promptly and kept me updated every step of the way. One of the standout moments for me was Marc's experience and skill during the contract negotiation. He added details to the contract that ultimately saved me money, which I truly appreciated. If you're looking to sell a home, I highly recommend Exit First Realty and Marc Highfill. Their dedication to their clients make all the difference!

                        - Elisa - Glen Allen
                      • I have used Marc for my last 4 real estate transactions. He & his team were very informative & supportive. Shannon my closing coordinator was awesome! She was there to answer all my questions & concerns every step of the way.

                        - Patsy - Goochland
                      • My house sale was a smooth process with Marc Austin and his team. From the start to the end they were very helpful and walked me through every step of the process and let me know how things would go at the very beginning so I knew what to expect. I highly reccomend Exit First Realty to everyone. You won't be disappointed!

                        - George - Glen Allen
                      • My house sale was a smooth process with Marc Austin and his team. From the start to the end they were very helpful and walked me through every step of the process and let me know how things would go at the very beginning so I knew what to expect. I highly reccomend Exit First Realty to everyone. You won't be disappointed!

                        - Nancy - Chesterfield
                      • Highly likely to recommend 5.0Marc did much research before coming to my house and making selling price ideas. Any time I called his number he would immediately call back if he was busy.

                        - Kathy Oddi - Glen Allen, VA
                      • Highly likely to recommend 5.0Marc is very knowledgeable about the housing market. He has a great team that help market the house. They help through the entire process of buying and selling a house. Highly recommend!

                        - carolinem1999 - Glen Allen, VA
                      • Highly likely to recommend 5.0Marc Austin made the home selling process easy. Very knowledgeable, readily available, pleasure to work with. Got back to me quickly anytime I needed help. It's obvious from his responses, he knows what he's doing.

                        - ksgross02 - Glen Allen, VA
                      • Highly likely to recommend 5.0My wife and I have bought and sold many properties over the past 45 years. This was the smoothest transaction we have ever had. Marc gave us good advice up front about what the home was worth. After listing the property, he continued to give good advice as we adjusted the price as the market rapidly changed. We had three open houses, and each time we received timely updates on the traffic at the open house and any positive and negative comments the agent at the open house received. Within a couple weeks of listing the property, we had an offer we accepted. The rest of the the Team at the firm helped us at every step of the way, from the listing, all the way through the closing. We always felt that we were up to date with the progress and they assisted us with getting every thing scheduled to ensure a smooth closing. This was a great experience and I'd recommend Marc Austin Highfill, Exit First Realty to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

                        - fmrick - Glen Allen, VA
                      • Highly likely to recommend 5.0I recently had the pleasure of working with Marc Austin Highfill and the team at Exit First Realty to sell my home. From the very start, Marc was incredibly accessible, always making time to answer my questions and concerns. The staff was equally impressive, maintaining excellent communication throughout the process. Each person responded to my emails promptly and kept me updated every step of the way. One of the standout moments for me was Marc's experience and skill during the contract negotiation. He added details to the contract that ultimately saved me money, which I truly appreciated. If you're looking to sell a home, I highly recommend Exit First Realty and Marc Highfill. Their dedication to their clients make all the difference!

                        - Elisa Trim - Glen Allen, VA
                      • Highly likely to recommend5.0Local knowledgeProcess expertiseResponsivenessNegotiation skillsPeople, people if you are looking for an experienced, patient, caring realtor, I highly recommend Hope. From first meeting till close date, he was nothing but professional and his patience is immeasurable. We had a few hiccups with the sale of our property but Hopes commitment to us getting this property sold never wavered. Loyal, Honest, Dedicated, Patient, Result Driven.

                        - Monica Cole - Petersburg, VA
                      • My house sale was a smooth process with Marc Austin and his team. From the start to the end they were very helpful and walked me through every step of the process and let me know how things would go at the very beginning so I knew what to expect. I highly reccomend Exit First Realty to everyone. You won't be disappointed!

                        - zuser20150220190800720. North Chesterfield, VA
                      • I had a good experience with Marc and his team. The most important thing to me was communication. Marc and his team were excellent and responded quickly with answers for my questions.

                        - Sungho Kim - Google 5 Star Review 1/2023
                      • Marc & his team are amazing!!!!

                        - Tracy Nannery - Google 5 Star Review 2/2023
                      • Marc and Bryan have helped me with 7 homes in the past 20+ years. They have always done an excellent job in looking out for my best interest and maximizing my home sales values. The Exit Team have also helped us with new construction builds, supporting us from concept to our new dream home. I recommend them to everyone who is looking to move as they have a great support team and do an excellent job.

                        - Mike Chalifoux - Google 5 Star Review 7/2022
                      • Marc Highfill, Brett Dieringer, and the entire EXIT First Realty team are first class. They deliver a product, expertise, and customer service far exceeding what other realty companies provide. Their marketing, in my opinion, is the best in the business. Marc is a mastermind when it comes to understanding the market and selling your home. If you want the best, choose Marc Austin Highfill without reservation. Marc and his team guided us through the entire home selling experience and were able to sell our home in less than 48 hours after listing. What's even more special; they never fail to do the little things that make all the difference. For example, we replaced our entire upstairs carpet a few months before listing it. Marc's team delivered a basket with booties for folks to wear during showings and our open house!On the buy side, Brett Dieringer was instrumental in us finding our dream home. He traveled a far distance with us, on many occasions, in a moments notice. When the time came to write a strategic offer to win our dream home; Brett knocked it out the park. Brett is an Ace all around.This is the third time we have been through the selling and home buying process with EXIT FIRST REALTY. Without reservation, they will continue to be our first choice and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional experience!

                        - Logan-Ann Bruce -- Google 4.9 Star Review 4/2022
                      • We lived in our home for 57 years after moving here from Brooklyn. Our family grew in size with children and then grandchildren sleepovers. Selling was daunting after the death of my husband but Marc Highfill and his team made the process go so smoothly helping me every step of the way. I am so grateful and now settled in my new place. Thank you Marc.

                        - Mary Jane Hansen - Google 5 Star Review - 8/2022
                      • Marc and Jeanne were absolutely amazing to work with. Very professional, timely, informative but above all; they are great souls. You trust them from the beginning and know they take your best interest at heart. The follow through is incredible and they are now considered by us as friends. I would call them that first before I would even use the word realtor. That is how amazing they are as people....they will become your friend. And what is better than having a friend represent your interests?

                        - DeLayne Chowen - Google 5 Star Review 2/2023
                      • Marc and his team were remarkable. They all were very pleasant to work with. It was so nice to have full confidence in them to get the job done!

                        - Sally Matchett - Google 5 Star Review - 3/2023
                      • Marc and his team worked very hard to guide me to the right way to market the house. With their guidance and close communication we were successful to getting the highest price in the current market conditions!!!

                        - Richard Cross Google 5 Star Review - 5/2023
                      • We were very pleased with Marc and his Exit team. Shannon was wonderful to work with!

                        - mackey - Google Review 5 Star 6/2023
                      • Our experience with Marc Austin Highfill, Exit First Realty was great! Marc's team worked with us in all aspects of the sale of our home. They provided advice preparing the house for the sale, educated us on the recent sales in the area and assisted on pricing. They understood the market in the area of our home an extremely detail. They advised us on the offers and kept our nerves calm throughout the process. His team was very responsive to questions. They communicated by telephone, email and texting. Overall, if I had to use one word. That word is "positive." Yes, I would use them again if I was selling a home.

                        - Tamara Reitz - Google 5 Star Review 5/2023
                      • I cant say enough about the seamless way Mr. Marc and his team supported my family in selling a home. I was a bit intimidated about the market conditions and did not want to prolong the process. My family had been facing some tough times and the experience with EXIT truly left an impact. His team genuinely cares and listens to the client. The confidence put forth by Marc eased any difficulties we were facing. I very much appreciate him listening to our feedback about the listing price and working towards a strong figure which we all agreed to. The home received multiple offers right away and he guided us through in selecting the best one. Sharon, Shannon, and Stacy very responsive. I dont think any other realtor would help us get to the finish line at such a swift pace.

                        - Soni Mirchandani - Google Review 5 Star 5/2023
                      • The best of the best! Highly recommend Marc and the entire team. Every step of the process was explained and updates were provided. This hectic step was made so easy!

                        - Highly likely to recommend 4/14/2022 - dyangstanley on Zillow
                      • Marks knowledge and marketing skills are top notch. He has a high quality team working with him. They guided us through the entire process and we felt we were definitely in good hands. All questions were answered quickly.

                        - Highly likely to recommend 4/23/2023 - zuser20200717164807354 on Zillow
                      • Marc and his team were remarkable. They all were easy and very pleasant to work with. Their communication was excellent and always detail oriented. Helpful in all steps of the selling process. It was so nice to have full confidence in them to get the job done!

                        - Highly likely to recommend 3/7/2023 - magic4u2 on Zillow
                      • I cant say enough about the seamless way Mr. Marc and his team supported my family in selling a home. I was a bit intimidated about the market conditions and did not want to prolong the process. My family had been facing some tough times and the experience with EXIT truly left an impact. His team genuinely cares and listens to the client. The confidence put forth by Marc eased any difficulties we were facing. I very much appreciate him listening to our feedback about the listing price and working towards a strong figure which we all agreed to. The home received multiple offers right away and he guided us through in selecting the best one. Sharon, Shannon, and Stacy very responsive. I dont think any other realtor would help us get to the finish line at such a swift pace.

                        - Highly likely to recommend 5/3/2023 - sonimirch123 on Zillow
                      • Our overall experience with Marc and his Exit Realty team was good. Shannon was especially helpful. She helped with paperwork and all communications between buyer and us. Marc allowed us the use if his Exit truck and that was a huge help.

                        - Likely to recommend 6/20/2023 - kfnolan4 on Zillow
                      • Our experience with Exit First Realty, Marc Austin Highfill broker/owner, has been first rate. This was the second occasion we have used Exit First Realty to market our property. Marc and his sales team were very aggressive in getting multiple offers for our property. Marc and his team provided guidance and were very responsive when questions arose. We would not hesitate to use Exit First Realty again in the future. We recommend Exit First Realty to anyone considering buying or selling a home.

                        - Joseph/Elaine Cacciatore - Zillow
                      • I highly recommend Marc and the Exit First Realty team. They did a super job in listing, showing, and helping with the closing of our house. They also helped sell some furniture that we were not moving to the new house. Thanks for the great team effort.

                        - Louis Hite - Zillow
                      • Marc and his team were remarkable. They all were very pleasant to work with. It was so nice to have full confidence in them to get the job done!

                        - Sally Matchet - Zillow
                      • We would recommend Marc Austin Highfill and his Teammates at Exit First Realty to anyone thinking of selling their home. From our first conversation with Marc, we felt confident he would do a great job for us. His many years of marketing experience, realty knowledge and guidance throughout the process got the job done in short order. Through his marketing skills, our home was sold quickly and above our asking price. After the sale of our home, his team guided us throughout the closing process until the very end. Marc and his Team were always available to answer any questions we had in a timely manner. THANKS MARC AND TEAMMATES GREAT JOB!!

                        - Kristi Carney - Zillow
                      • Marc and his team do an awesome job! They helped us sell our house for much more than we thought we would get.The professional home stager helped us make our home look pristine for the pictures and showings. The photos were highly professional, communication was awesome (Marc himself would respond to emails/texts very quickly), and the process was smooth and easy.Highly recommend!

                        - Nathan Jewkes - Zillow