I believe real estate is about more than buying and selling homes. It’s about access, stability, and the long-term opportunities that housing can create when people are supported, informed, and represented with care.

I’m Phillip Sumby, a Realtor based in Central Virginia. I work with buyers and sellers who value clarity, thoughtful guidance, and honest representation. My approach is rooted in education, helping people understand not just the steps of a transaction, but the details that quietly shape outcomes over time: pricing strategy, timing, negotiation, and the fine print that’s easy to overlook.

In addition to my work as a Realtor, I’m also a real estate investor and property manager. That perspective shapes how I approach every client relationship. I understand housing not only as a place to live, but as a long-term asset, and I’m deeply aware of how easily people can be priced out, pushed out, or left behind without the right support and information.

What matters most to me is helping people get into the game, and stay in it. I’m especially focused on creating pathways for individuals and families who want to build stability and long-term opportunity through housing, but who may not have always had clear access to guidance, resources, or advocacy. My work is centered on making real estate knowledge more understandable and decisions more sustainable, so progress doesn’t stop at the closing table.

As a Realtor, investor, and property manager, I strive to be steady, patient, and thoughtful. I don’t believe in pressure or shortcuts. I believe in listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and representing my clients’ interests with integrity, whether they’re purchasing a first home, managing a property, investing for the future, or simply trying to better understand their options.

Real estate decisions have lasting impact. My role is to help make those decisions feel grounded, informed, and aligned with what matters most, so opportunity feels attainable, not intimidating.