The Agency is proud to announce the launch of its new office in Chesapeake, Virginia—and we’re right at home in Coastal Virginia. The new office is our 68th global partner and first location in Virginia, adding to our growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Chesapeake office will be led by highly respected and accomplished industry professionals and managing partners, Alan and Betsy Thompson.
“We are so excited to be launching our first office in the great state of Virginia in beautiful Chesapeake,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency. “Alan and Betsy Thompson are two of the most accomplished real estate agents in the area, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to The Agency family, knowing they will be incredible stewards of our brand and culture.”
Set in the heart of coastal Virginia, Chesapeake is home to a broad array of real estate—all located within driving distance of Richmond and Washington D.C. In addition to top-rated local schools, the area offers access to the bay, rivers, parks and an array of distinct neighborhoods. From peaceful suburban enclaves and sprawling equestrian estates to Virginia Beach bungalows and the historic homes of Williamsburg, Chesapeake invites individuals and families of all sizes to put down roots and thrive.
The Agency has rapidly expanded its presence across the globe throughout the past year, making it one of the fastest-growing luxury boutique brokerages in the world. In the past 12 months, The Agency has opened independently-owned offices in Amsterdam; Downtown Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Muskoka and Brantford in Canada; Naples, Florida; Birmingham, Michigan; Seattle, Washington; Miami, Florida; North Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Grand Cayman; Frederick, Maryland; San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; The Bahamas; St. George, Utah; South Shore, Long Island; Bozeman, Montana, and now Chesapeake, Virginia.
“We’re excited to further expand our presence on the East Coast as we launch our first office in Virginia,” said Jim Ramsay, Executive Vice President of Franchise Sales at The Agency. “Set in and along the coast, Chesapeake is home to some of Virginia’s most coveted real estate and the area’s flourishing market aligns perfectly with The Agency’s brand and ethos.”
A top-producing, award-winning real estate agent with more than three decades of experience in the luxury realm, Alan Thompson brings a detailed understanding of the Coastal Virginia market to his role as Managing Partner at The Agency Chesapeake. In addition to selling more than $400M in real estate throughout his career, Alan has also supervised more than 50,000 transactions as a Principal Broker and Owner at Lucky Homes, LLC. Honored with more than 150 awards throughout the last 30 years, including the Virginia Realtors Real Estate Agent of the Year Award, Alan has also been named Virginia Realtors Educator of the Year, Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders by Inside Business and featured in Real Producer Magazine, the Washington Business Journal and The Wall Street Journal.
As Managing Partner of The Agency Chesapeake, Betsy Thompson is a trusted, in-demand agent with a vibrant referral network. Honored with numerous awards throughout her career, Betsy has been voted the number one agent in Coastal Virginia by Coastal Virginia magazine for three consecutive years, and is the number one agent in Chesapeake, Virginia by Broker Metrics statistics. She has also been featured in Real Producers Magazine and consistently achieves the annual Diamond Sales Award, which recognizes the top one percent of agents in their marketplace. Betsy has also been a guest speaker and served as a featured guest on several podcasts and webinars, including the Tom Ferry Coaching Network.
“Chesapeake is a unique region of Virginia that offers unparalleled access to the bay, rivers, parks, and an array of distinct neighborhoods, as well as top-rated local schools, all while being within driving distance of major urban hubs such as Richmond and Washington D.C. Our booming real estate market holds perfect synergy with The Agency’s global brand and vast network of partners,” said Alan. “I couldn’t be more honored to bring The Agency to Virginia for the first time ever as we launch here in Coastal Virginia.”
The Agency Chesapeake is located at 821 Battlefield Blvd South, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322. For more information, please visit TheAgencyRE.com.
