Charlottesville Raised. Charlottesville Based.


The more experience an agent has, the more accurate their predictions are going to be. And with a market that grows more complex every day, you need the best advice you can find.

McLean Faulconer, 1980

Stephen McLean and Jim Faulconer have embodied the spirit of local pride for their entire careers. Born and raised in Charlottesville, they have dedicated their professional lives to making their clients’ dream of finding the perfect home in central Virginia a reality.

McLean Faulconer 1980
McLean Faulconer newspaper advertisement from 1980

Steve and Jim founded McLean Faulconer in 1980 with the vision of building a firm where they could use their unmatched knowledge of their hometown to benefit people who wanted to join the growing Charlottesville/Albemarle community. As the firm has grown, Steve and Jim have assembled a roster of agents who share their deep roots and comprehensive knowledge of central Virginia and the Charlottesville real estate market.

As Charlottesville has evolved from a small college town into a world-class city that attracts talent from around the world, McLean Faulconer has evolved for the 21st-century real estate landscape. To complement its agents’ vast referral network and one-of-a-kind expertise, we now employ a robust toolbox of digital marketing techniques including social media promotion, digital estate tours utilizing aerial videography, digital property brochures, email newsletters, and our sleek, mobile-optimized website.

No two properties are alike, and we tailor our service to the individual needs of each and every client we represent. Scroll down to read about our past clients’ experiences working with Charlottesville’s complete real estate broker.

Hear it from our clients


Pat Gustin

from Realtor.com

Sharon is the best resource for Real Estate in Charlottesville, bar none. She has an excellent feel for the housing stock as well as market and really cares about making her clients happy – before, during, and after closing! Very rare quality in a real estate agent. 

Charles Frankel

Jim Faulconer went far beyond the call of duty to ensure a satisfactory outcome. Skill, personal service, professionalism, and empathy are all descriptive words that come to mind. I cannot imagine any other firm that could exceed the level of expertise provided to us by McLean Faulconer.

Jim H.

from Zillow

Will helped us buy our first home and we can’t thank him enough. The process seemed difficult at first but with his guidance and expertise it was easy. We encourage anyone who is looking for a home to contact Will, you won’t find a better agent! Thanks Will!