VIRGINIA - Key Persons
A Charlottesville native, Conor leverages his extensive knowledge of local markets, farm management, and land stewardship to provide his clients with unparalleled expertise in country and city living in Virginia. Through extensive marketing, consistent communication, and strategic negotiations, Conor's clients can be confident in his representation. The results speak for themselves - throughout his short career, Conor has been responsible for multi-millions in sales, and has worked with the most prominent clients in the area, ranging from professional athletes, CEOs, Governors, world renowned doctors, and more.
In his spare time, Conor is an avid fly fisherman and basketball and football fanatic.
Job Titles:
- CEO and PRINCIPAL BROKER
- Founder and Principal Broker of Frank Hardy Sotheby 's International Realty
- Real Estate Professional
- Responsible Broker, Real Estate Professional
Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty has served the Virginia community from the beautiful college town of Charlottesville for nearly 40 years. We have established a reputation for sourcing the finest Virginia luxury real estate and have built a substantial network that we use to leverage to the advantage of buyers who are looking unique homes that can't be found elsewhere. We are proud to represent Keswick real estate through the Sotheby's brand and to connect with buyers both local and international to guide them in their search for beautiful Keswick homes for sale.
Our knowledgeable brokers and real estate agents can help you pinpoint the right property for your price point, tastes and needs. Keswick homes for sale include farms, ranches country estates, equestrian and sporting/hunting properties. At Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty we are happy to speak to you about the advantages of living in your chosen location and answer any question you may have about our Keswick real estate listings.
Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty is built upon a foundation of breaking through the status quo to create new conversations for brokers within the markets it serves. With a passion for evolving forward, Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty fosters a progressive culture to cultivate change and is the perfect place to begin your real estate search. We have many homes for sale in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville , and throughout Virginia in Nelson county , Louisa county , Fluvanna county , Orange county , Madison county , and Middlesex county .
With an "international" middle name, Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty represents the best of both worlds through a local and global reach. Given this position,Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty is responsible for representing the Charlottesville and Albemarle County region to an international audience to showcase the amazing lifestyle and potential this area holds. As Charlottesville natives, we are privileged to enjoy a hometown that combines big city amenities with a charming small-town way of life. Our Virginia luxury real estate listings showcase a range of Charlottesville real estate that we believe represents Charlottesville's unparalleled lifestyle and amenities. Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty proudly represents global citizens and is thrilled they're choosing to make their homes here.
Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty is the premier Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty services clients throughout Virginia. Our associates are among Virginia's top real estate agents. Our real estate agency, based in Charlottesville, and founded in 1977 by Frank Hardy, has gained a reputation for representing some of Virginia's finest real estate.
Frank Hardy is the founder and Principal Broker of Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he graduated from the University of Richmond. Not long after, he moved to Charlottesville where he began his career in real estate. After working as an agent for a local firm for a few years, he went out on his own. In 1977 he started his own company. Frank continues to be an icon in the country property market across the Commonwealth. His name is synonymous with the sale of farms and estates, be they recreational, equestrian, sporting or historic. His reputation and that of Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty are well known among other Realtors and Brokers, as well as owners and purchasers of Virginia's most noted properties. Frank has three children and three grandchildren and spends much of his time between Charlottesville and his farm along the James River.
Job Titles:
- Broker
- Real Estate Professional
- VICE PRESIDENT and MANAGING BROKER
- Vice President and Managing Broker of Frank Hardy Sotheby 's International Realty
Murdoch Matheson is Vice President and Managing Broker of Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty with over 22 years of high achievement in the business. His accomplished record of farm and estate sales speaks for itself; It's possible no other broker could have sold as many signature properties as Murdoch in such a short period of time. Murdoch has led the firm in sales several times in consecutive years with sales in excess of $100 Million in volume over the last two years. Last year he set a record for the highest residential sale in Charlottesville history and has solidified his place in the upper echelon market averaging over $1,500,000 per transaction over the of his 22 years in business. This achievement is also at the very top of the MLS. His success in business is reliant on a positive approach, local knowledge and information, responsiveness and communication. Murdoch is inherently familiar with the responsibilities of land ownership and stewardship required for country living in Virginia but represents and equal number of residential properties. For this reason Murdoch has worked with the most powerful clients in the area, ranging from CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to the worlds most prominent financial investors and titans of the entertainment world. All of these relationships are valued for the trust, discretion and confidentiality combined with critical information presented in the most professional way.
While the real estate business has always been a part of his life, his success has been the result of hard work and strategic thinking that combine in facilitating successful transactions. A Virginia native, Murdoch has lived in the north east, west coast and traveled frequently internationally but Virginia will always be his home. He's a graduate of The Episcopal High School and was a collegiate athlete at Denison University. Murdoch and his wife (Susie Matheson - The Scout Guide) live in Charlottesville, they have three children, several dogs and horses. MFH with Keswick Hunt Club he is well versed in land owner relations and the logistics of farm operations.
A lifetime of experience and valued relationships makes Murdoch Matheson a qualified enthusiast and expert advocate for Country Living in Virginia that buyers and sellers will find invaluable. Having lived Albemarle County for 25 years Murdoch knows life on either side of town, clubs, recreation, schools and lifestyle whether it's golf/tennis or horses and more. This is a full time job for Murdoch he is thinking about real estate and representing his clients at all times.
Real Estate is a second career for Yates. After spending 10 years in San Francisco working at a Fortune 500 consulting firm, Yates and his family decided to move back to his hometown of Charlottesville. A consummate professional, Yates is mindful of the effort required to build trust and represent his client's best interests. He is an extremely dedicated individual, a strong communicator and facilitator who knows how to operate in both the residential and estate markets. A Charlottesville native, he is deeply knowledgeable on the regional influences and local characteristics that can affect the value and feasibility of a specific property.
In his previous role as a corporate innovation consultant, Yates led the development of strategic partnerships, key pursuits and investment in new ventures including resilient infrastructure solutions and smart city technology. Prior to that, Yates was a GIS and mapping specialist focused on urban planning and environmental remediation projects. This mapping and analytical skill-set has proven invaluable when it comes to the evaluation and marketing of properties.
Yates combines his diverse experience with a relaxed yet methodical approach to real estate. As your Realtor, he will bring a unique perspective to the evaluation and positioning of your property. His polished presentation, analysis and negotiation tactics are brought to the table in every transaction. Yates also works with a group of carefully selected tradesmen, interior stylists and landscape professionals that will ensure a positive and stress-free experience when preparing and guiding a property through the market.
Yates is a Saint Anne's Belfield School "sandbox kid" and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder. His wife, Lexy, is an elementary school art teacher. In addition to real estate, Yates participates as a mentor at the University of Virginia Innovation Lab, enjoys roasting coffee and slowly growing his record collection. Having personally navigated through the process of moving to Charlottesville, Yates is also a great resource to clients that are planning to make a similar transition.