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In 1943, Frank Atkinson started a small real estate company focused on family, community and the spirit of what makes Hampton Roads unique. Atkinson Realty was the first to focus on real estate sales of Virginia Beach homes and, with every transaction, created lasting relationships that have spread throughout the Hampton Roads community and beyond.

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Looking for your @gildedagehbo fix once the season ends? Find out how much it cost in 1892 to build certain aspects of 507 Pembroke Avenue. 

Listed by Chris Martini | Offered at $2,250,000
6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 SQ FT Looking for your @gildedagehbo fix once the season ends? Find out how much it cost in 1892 to build certain aspects of 507 Pembroke Avenue. Listed by Chris Martini | Offered at $2,250,000 6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 SQ FT Is a picturesque home in the heart of Bay Colony with water views, deep water access, and upscale finishes on your list? 1116 Rose Lane is the home that checks all the boxes, and then some. 

Call @chasfergusonrealtor to schedule your private showing today. 757-416-8280 

5 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 4,000 SQ FT 
Offered at $2,575,000 2 Is a picturesque home in the heart of Bay Colony with water views, deep water access, and upscale finishes on your list? 1116 Rose Lane is the home that checks all the boxes, and then some. Call @chasfergusonrealtor to schedule your private showing today. 757-416-8280 5 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 4,000 SQ FT Offered at $2,575,00… Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Chairman, Betsy Atkinson! There is no one to do it quite like you, and we wish you many, many more! 🎂🎉🎈 9 Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Chairman, Betsy Atkinson! There is no one to do it quite like you, and we wish you many, many more! 🎂🎉🎈 Sunday scaries don’t exist at 5457 Bayford Road. Picture yourself here while we show you a closer look at some of our favorite details and views of this magnificent home. Sunday scaries don’t exist at 5457 Bayford Road. Picture yourself here while we show you a closer look at some of our favorite details and views of this magnificent home. Hanging onto sweet summer one event at a time. From evening fun in sunny Sandbridge to rockin it out at the Amphitheater — there’s a little something to look forward to every week. Hanging onto sweet summer one event at a time. From evening fun in sunny Sandbridge to rockin it out at the Amphitheater — there’s a little something to look forward to every week. Paradise found in Bay Island… welcome to 2624 Broad Bay Road, brought to you by Layne Donovan. 

4 🛌 | 3 🛁 | 2,438 sq ft 
Offered at $899,500 

A stunning renovated brick ranch with water views, a backyard oasis with white pavers that magically stay cool underfoot — this is the turnkey home you’ve waited for all summer! Inside the home you’ll find gleaming hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen with a large quartz island all designed for everyday comfort and easy entertaining. 

Don’t miss this opportunity, schedule your tour with Layne today! Paradise found in Bay Island… welcome to 2624 Broad Bay Road, brought to you by Layne Donovan. 4 🛌 | 3 🛁 | 2,438 sq ft Offered at $899,500 A stunning renovated brick ranch with water views, a backyard oasis with white pavers that magically stay cool underfoot — this is the turnkey home you’ve waited for all summer… Congrats to our Amy Metzger of the @adventuresinrealestatevb team on the sale of 307 55th Street in the North End! 

This home seriously had it all and then some, with enough room to hold the whole family on this rare, oversized lot. Congrats again, we can’t wait to see what you do next! Congrats to our Amy Metzger of the @adventuresinrealestatevb team on the sale of 307 55th Street in the North End! This home seriously had it all and then some, with enough room to hold the whole family on this rare, oversized lot. Congrats again, we can’t wait to see what you do next! Can’t get enough of the @gildedagehbo? Step into 507 Pembroke Avenue, the fourth-oldest home in Ghent. Masterfully restored, filled with original pieces, this is something even Mrs. Van Rhijn wouldn’t want to miss. (iykyk) 

6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 sq ft | Built in 1892 

Offered at $2,250,000

#thegildedage #norfolk #luxuryhome #homeforsale #oldhouse #oldhouselove #oldhouserenovation #oldhouselovers #oldhouseliving #oldhousedreams #luxuryhomes #luxuryagent #coastalcollection #distinctivehome Can’t get enough of the @gildedagehbo? Step into 507 Pembroke Avenue, the fourth-oldest home in Ghent. Masterfully restored, filled with original pieces, this is something even Mrs. Van Rhijn wouldn’t want to miss. (iykyk) 6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 sq ft | Built in 1892 Offered at $2,250,000 #thegildedage #norfolk #luxu… A coastal dream at 5207 Ocean Front Avenue, your next retreat that checks all the boxes. 

• Seamless indoor/outdoor living 
• Spacious primary suite 
• Elevator service to all three floors 
• Stunning views of The Gold Coast

4 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 2,728 SQ FT
Offered at $2,900,000

#northendvb #oceanfrontavenue #oceanfrontliving #luxurylisting #luxurylistingagent #distinctivehomes #distinctivehomescollection #oceanfrontproperty #oceanfrontcondo #oceanfrontviews #luxuryrealestateagent #luxuryrealestatespecialist #luxuryrealestatephotography 2 A coastal dream at 5207 Ocean Front Avenue, your next retreat that checks all the boxes. • Seamless indoor/outdoor living • Spacious primary suite • Elevator service to all three floors • Stunning views of The Gold Coast 4 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 2,728 SQ FT Offered at $2,900,000 #northendvb #oceanfrontavenue #oceanfrontliv… Virginia Beach was recently named one of the cities with the best weather in the US! We knew these sunny beach days were legendary! ☀️

Call your Atkinson agent to make a move and start experiencing them for yourself! 🐬

#virginiabeach #realestate #bestcityintheworld #citylove #homesearch #goodweather #goodvibes #goodvibesalways #virginiabeachva #virginiabeachoceanfront #virginiabeachrealestate Virginia Beach was recently named one of the cities with the best weather in the US! We knew these sunny beach days were legendary! ☀️ Call your Atkinson agent to make a move and start experiencing them for yourself! 🐬 #virginiabeach #realestate #bestcityintheworld #citylove #homesearch #goodweather #goodvibes #goodv… Overlooking Beechwood Park, peer into historic Norfolk’s past where masonry, artistry, and carpentry come alive in Ghent’s fourth oldest home! Meticulously updated and appointed with today’s features, Chris Martini is ready to give you a tour and tell you why 507 Pembroke Avenue is your next dream home. 

6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 sq ft | Built in 1892 
Offered at $2,250,000

A home unlike any other, as you make your way through, you’ll quickly realize this is one you won’t want to slip away. 

#justlisted #norfolk #ghent #ghentliving #luxuryrealestate #luxuryhomes #coastalcollection #distinctivehomes #norfolkva 6 Overlooking Beechwood Park, peer into historic Norfolk’s past where masonry, artistry, and carpentry come alive in Ghent’s fourth oldest home! Meticulously updated and appointed with today’s features, Chris Martini is ready to give you a tour and tell you why 507 Pembroke Avenue is your next dream home. 6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 |… Looking for a move-in ready North End home? Chris Martini’s latest listing at 5516 Dawson Road is exactly what you’re after! 

4 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 2,616 sq ft 
Offered at $1,295,000

Call Chris for an appointment or stop by his open house this Saturday from 11 AM - 2 PM. We think you’ll like it. 😉 Looking for a move-in ready North End home? Chris Martini’s latest listing at 5516 Dawson Road is exactly what you’re after! 4 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 2,616 sq ft Offered at $1,295,000 Call Chris for an appointment or stop by his open house this Saturday from 11 AM - 2 PM. We think you’ll like it. 😉
atkinsonrealty Looking for your @gildedagehbo fix once the season ends? Find out how much it cost in 1892 to build certain aspects of 507 Pembroke Avenue. Listed by Chris Martini | Offered at $2,250,000 6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 SQ FT
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atkinsonrealty Is a picturesque home in the heart of Bay Colony with water views, deep water access, and upscale finishes on your list? 1116 Rose Lane is the home that checks all the boxes, and then some. Call @chasfergusonrealtor to schedule your private showing today. 757-416-8280 5 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 4,000 SQ FT Offered at $2,575,000
Beautiful home!
Wow! What an incredible home!
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atkinsonrealty Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Chairman, Betsy Atkinson! There is no one to do it quite like you, and we wish you many, many more! 🎂🎉🎈
Happy Birthday, Betsy! 🎉
Happy Birthday, Betsy!🎉🥳🎁🎂
Happy birthday 🎁🎈🎊
Happy Birthday Betsy!! 🥳🎉
Happy Birthday!!
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Sunday scaries don’t exist at 5457 Bayford Road. Picture yourself here while we show you a closer look at some of our favorite details and views of this magnificent home.
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Hanging onto sweet summer one event at a time. From evening fun in sunny Sandbridge to rockin it out at the Amphitheater — there’s a little something to look forward to every week.
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Paradise found in Bay Island… welcome to 2624 Broad Bay Road, brought to you by Layne Donovan. 4 🛌 | 3 🛁 | 2,438 sq ft Offered at $899,500 A stunning renovated brick ranch with water views, a backyard oasis with white pavers that magically stay cool underfoot — this is the turnkey home you’ve waited for all summer! Inside the home you’ll find gleaming hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen with a large quartz island all designed for everyday comfort and easy entertaining. Don’t miss this opportunity, schedule your tour with Layne today!
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Congrats to our Amy Metzger of the @adventuresinrealestatevb team on the sale of 307 55th Street in the North End! This home seriously had it all and then some, with enough room to hold the whole family on this rare, oversized lot. Congrats again, we can’t wait to see what you do next!
atkinsonrealty Can’t get enough of the @gildedagehbo? Step into 507 Pembroke Avenue, the fourth-oldest home in Ghent. Masterfully restored, filled with original pieces, this is something even Mrs. Van Rhijn wouldn’t want to miss. (iykyk) 6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 sq ft | Built in 1892 Offered at $2,250,000 #thegildedage #norfolk #luxuryhome #homeforsale #oldhouse #oldhouselove #oldhouserenovation #oldhouselovers #oldhouseliving #oldhousedreams #luxuryhomes #luxuryagent #coastalcollection #distinctivehome
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty A coastal dream at 5207 Ocean Front Avenue, your next retreat that checks all the boxes. • Seamless indoor/outdoor living • Spacious primary suite • Elevator service to all three floors • Stunning views of The Gold Coast 4 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 2,728 SQ FT Offered at $2,900,000 #northendvb #oceanfrontavenue #oceanfrontliving #luxurylisting #luxurylistingagent #distinctivehomes #distinctivehomescollection #oceanfrontproperty #oceanfrontcondo #oceanfrontviews #luxuryrealestateagent #luxuryrealestatespecialist #luxuryrealestatephotography
Beautiful home!
@natebrownmortgage We can’t get enough! The patio seals the deal!
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Virginia Beach was recently named one of the cities with the best weather in the US! We knew these sunny beach days were legendary! ☀️ Call your Atkinson agent to make a move and start experiencing them for yourself! 🐬 #virginiabeach #realestate #bestcityintheworld #citylove #homesearch #goodweather #goodvibes #goodvibesalways #virginiabeachva #virginiabeachoceanfront #virginiabeachrealestate
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Overlooking Beechwood Park, peer into historic Norfolk’s past where masonry, artistry, and carpentry come alive in Ghent’s fourth oldest home! Meticulously updated and appointed with today’s features, Chris Martini is ready to give you a tour and tell you why 507 Pembroke Avenue is your next dream home. 6 🛌 | 5.5 🛁 | 8,812 sq ft | Built in 1892 Offered at $2,250,000 A home unlike any other, as you make your way through, you’ll quickly realize this is one you won’t want to slip away. #justlisted #norfolk #ghent #ghentliving #luxuryrealestate #luxuryhomes #coastalcollection #distinctivehomes #norfolkva
What a breathtaking home 😍
@signaturehomesre it surely sweeps you off your feet in all the right ways! 🥰
Wow! What a stunning home!
@natebrownmortgage that it is! Cheers to whoever decides to make a move!
😍 wow
@joannevbrealtor It’s truly a masterpiece!
atkinsonrealty
atkinsonrealty Looking for a move-in ready North End home? Chris Martini’s latest listing at 5516 Dawson Road is exactly what you’re after! 4 🛌 | 3.5 🛁 | 2,616 sq ft Offered at $1,295,000 Call Chris for an appointment or stop by his open house this Saturday from 11 AM - 2 PM. We think you’ll like it. 😉

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