Our dad was suddenly diagnosed with cancer, and in just 24 heartbreaking days, he was gone. The pain was relentless—one gut punch after another, tearing through us with crushing force. We were barely beginning to process the profound loss of our dad when life slammed us again, hitting us with the mortgage on his house and mountains of bills. We felt utterly lost, broken, and overwhelmed, desperately wishing he were here to guide us through the chaos. It felt like everything was crashing down all at once, and we didn’t know where to turn or what to do first. Then we reached out to Jake, clueless and unsure of how to navigate this nightmare. In an instant, he responded with unwavering dedication and compassionate urgency. He took control, fought for us, and in just 45 days, we managed to sell dad’s house. Words can’t do justice to our deep gratitude for Jake and his incredible team—without them, we would have been lost in a storm of grief, confusion, and despair. Their kindness and unwavering support carried us through our darkest days, and for that, we are forever thankful.

Jake was great to work with from start to finish. He was always quick to answer any questions I had and made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. I really appreciated how responsive and helpful he was throughout everything. He went above and beyond for me during my purchase. I would definitely recommend Jake to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

We were very happy with our choice to us Jake as our Realtor through the process of selling our home. From the very beginning, he made sure we were positioned for the best possible outcome. Jake’s knowledge of the market and competitive pricing strategies was truly unmatched. He knew how to price our home strategically while always advocating for us and making sure our best interests were the priority. We always felt like he was in our corner and willing to advocate for what was best for us as the sellers. What really stood out to us was how incredibly personable Jake was. He made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming process feel much easier. He was approachable, genuine, and easy to communicate with. He consistently kept us informed and reassured every step of the way. We are incredibly grateful for everything Jake did for us. His expertise, communication, dedication, and genuine care made such a difference in our experience. Even after the sale was complete and we were already out of state, Jake went the extra step to help us return some items we had left behind. That really speaks to the kind of person and realtor he is. We would wholeheartedly recommend Jake to anyone looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, personable, trustworthy, and truly dedicated to his clients!

We had very unique circumstances when buying a house, and needed to find something ASAP. Jake was faced with a lot of challenges regarding our timeline and did an AMAZING job getting showings fast, and finding us something that fit our needs for now. He went above and beyond to help us out when we were displaced, and had realistic expectations when we were choosing a location and closing. It certainly wasnt ideal circumstances for us, but Jake made it very manageable and easy! We are looking forward to making our new house into a home thanks to Jake!

We came across Jake through Zillow and didn’t expect much. Never bought a home, didn’t know anything about the process. But we still reached out. We were adamant about what we wanted for the price we asked. He accepted the challenge immediately and went straight to work. The first house we thought we wanted went through but Jake wasn’t going to give up. We stumbled across two houses. One was a maybe but the other was an absolute yes. But we still wanted to see them both. We are ready to view the two candidates. We viewed the first and yes it was habitable and met our requirements but it didn’t bring happiness like what we wanted. Jake knew that the forever home was the next one to view and the last hope for us and that he would make it work. He worked tirelessly answering any late night questions we may have had. We put in an offer and we were rejected. I told him to counter-offer what we wanted and he made it work! Inspections next! We wanted certain things fixed and Jake said “Yes, it’s getting done.” Jake got things done as he promised he would get done in close as 24 hours before closing. Even now after closing, he takes calls and works his magic on things we want fixed even though he doesn’t have to. Simply put, he’s a man of his word. Come to him for your buying or selling needs.

Couldn't be happier with the experience. Jake was always prompt with responding back to us, even when we weren't expecting a response right away. To use a cliche, golden retriever energy is an apt descriptor and was very welcomed. Even when our search was starting to become stressful, Jake's energy kept us positive. Highly recommend working with him and his team.

I couldn’t be happier with my home buying experience working with Jake and his team. From our very first conversation, it was clear he genuinely cared about finding the right home for us, not just closing a deal. He was knowledgeable, patient with all of our questions (and there were a lot), and always made us feel like a priority even in a competitive market. His negotiation skills and market expertise made a real difference, he helped us navigate a few tricky moments during the process with confidence and a clear plan. He was also incredibly responsive to calls and texts, which made the whole process feel much less stressful. The only minor note I’d add is that he’s clearly in high demand, so we occasionally had to work around a busy schedule and appointments running a bit late. It was a small inconvenience in the grand scheme of things, and honestly a testament to how many people trust him with their home search. Overall, I’d recommend Jake and the Hinson Team to anyone looking to buy a home. His expertise and dedication made all the difference, and we’re thrilled with our new house!

Jake was very knowledgeable about the local market and provided excellent advice concerning competitive pricing. He shared information quickly and offered informed guidances on reviewing the offers. I felt with his real estate and life experiences, he anticipated my questions and concerns. I would recommend Jake for any buyer or seller!

Jake Hinson, Our experience from beginning to end with Jake has been professional and fun. He helped us through every step of the way and went over and beyond to get us into our home! Highly recommend Jake to be your realtor

Very responsive and helpful.

Working with Jake to buy our home in Blacksburg was such a great experience from start to finish. The whole process felt seamless and way less stressful than we expected. Everyone communicated really well throughout the process, and we always felt informed and taken care of. One of the biggest things that stood out was Jake’s knowledge and negotiation skills. He helped guide us through every step and gave us great advice and negotiating strategies that really worked in our favor. We always felt like he truly had our best interests at heart. We absolutely love our new home and are so thankful for all of Jake’s help along the way. We’d definitely recommend him to anyone buying or selling in the Blacksburg area!

Jake has helped us close on a few properties. My go to realtor. Easy to work with, communicative, and helps answer all the questions necessary. Highly reccommend