Rod Appleton
REALTOR
Agent

Rod Appleton

REALTOR®Licensed in VA & WV
Agent

Rod Appleton

REALTOR®Licensed in VA & WV

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Rod Appleton

REALTOR® Licensed in VA & WV

About Rod

25 Years of Real Estate Experience, Working for You!

A native of Massachusetts, Rod and his wife Terry call beautiful Round Hill their home. They have three grown kids: Josh is a pilot serving in the USAF and is married to Allison (with 3 little girls Audrey, Charlotte and Madeleine). Ben is a recent graduate of Patrick Henry College in Purcellville VA and is working in business analytics locally, and Emma is a graduate of JMU and is a history teacher in Harrisonburg. Rod and Terry enjoy living on a dirt road in the country, traveling near and far, shopping for antiques, and caring for the goats, cats, and Terry’s horse boarding business at Appleton Farm. Rod also directs the Patrick Henry College Chorale and the Maranatha Youth Music Academy Choir. He and Terry are also blessed to be a part of McLean Bible Church, Loudoun campus.

After 17 years as a Music Pastor in churches in California and Canada, Rod began his real estate career in 1997 in Orange County, CA before moving his family to western Loudoun County in 2005. Rod’s business is built on referrals, and his Centurion status is due to a reputation for honesty, straight answers, excellent service, and a commitment to follow through. An accredited relocation agent, and a Ramsey Trusted Realtor with the Dave Ramsey organization, he serves as both buyer/seller agent and is a member of NVAR and the National Association of Realtors.

Rod will encourage his clients to do what is in their best interests, even if it does not result in a sale for him at all. If you want a slick salesman, Rod is not your man. But if you want an experienced, detail-oriented agent who listens, makes a plan, and then acts on it, give Rod a call.

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Designations

  • Name Association

  • Luxury Home Specialist CENTURY 21

  • Anywhere Relocation Specialist Anywhere

  • REALTOR® NAR

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Residential Real Estate Producers 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • #9 CENTURY 21 Agent in Virginia 2019, 2021, 2022
  • Top 25 CENTURY 21 Agent in Virginia 2020
  • Top 25 CENTURY 21 Agent, Mid-Atlantic 2015, 2018
  • Top 50 CENTURY 21 Agent, Mid-Atlantic 2016, 2017
  • Double CENTURION Producer 2021
  • CENTURION Producer 2012-2020, 2022
  • CENTURION Honor Society Producer 2015
  • President’s Producer 2014, 2015
  • Quality Service Pinnacle Producer 2014, 2015
  • Quality Service Producer 2013, 2019, 2022

Testimonials

Rod Appleton is all around the best agent I've worked with - he's kind, takes time to make sure the client's questions a re answered, and is fast to respond and update. Marketing and contract writing are top notch. It's always a pleasure working with him!
Review by
Alison, Leesburg
Rod was able to take time and take personal special care of us. He made the process seamless easy, and we felt very conf ident under his wing. He went above and beyond the duty with no effort I would easily choose him again to sell my property with his special touches on every phase of the events using him would be an easy decision.
Review by
Eddie from Purcellville
Rod Appleton did a fantastic job selling our home. He worked with us every step of the way from prepping the house for sale, which involved our use of several of his contacts to help make the house look as presentable as it could before sale, to helping us select a price range that would bring us top dollar. The video he crafted to advertise our home for sale was a joy to watch and even made me want to buy the house from myself. :) I sent a copy of the video to my brother, who is a real estate lawyer in Georgia, and he sang it's praises, as well. We always felt like we could call on Rod for anything and sometimes felt like we did. It was a comfort to know that he had our backs. Oh, and his constant smile was infectious.
Review by
Dennis, Purcellville, VA
Rod is fantastic. He is knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and courteous - everything you could want in an agent for bot h buying and selling. We have used Rod on several purchases and sales over the years. If we move again, we will be sure to give him a call!
Review by
JM, Winchester, VA
Rod Appleton impressed both my wife and I at a listing we initially were interested in. While it wasn't what we were lo oking for, Rod was the agent we were looking for. We both agreed immediately that he was the agent we wanted to work with. Honest, transparent, caring, and knowledgeable.
Review by
Don
Rod is an awesome agent with a level of service like none other. He always took the time to answer our questions, no mat ter how uninformed they were. He provided excellent advice and we couldn't be happier working with Rod as our agent. This marks the 3rd deal closed with Rod and hopefully more to come!
Review by
Landon Farmer, Berryville
Rod Appleton is an expert in his field, and we trusted his judgment and guidance completely, having worked with him once before on the sale and purchase of our homes. But more than that, we valued his genuine concern for the best outcome, his patience with our questions, and his unquestionable integrity in every step of the process. We believe God allowed our paths to cross at just the right times, and will always be grateful for Rod's leadership and hard work that brought about superb results!
Review by
Carol & Earl Garrett, from Berryville, BA to Madison, MS
Rod was awesome! He explained every step of the process, worked with our schedule, and had our home under contract for f ull listing price in a matter of days. The entire experience from initially meeting Rod to completing the sale was effortless. It was a pleasure to work with him and I will refer all of my friends and family in the future. Thanks Rod!
Review by
Brad Libby, Gainesville
Rod Appleton is a wealth of experience and information. He and his team knew just how to prep us to sell our old house, and just how to point out the important aspects of the new houses we were considering making an offer on. I would definitely recommend him
Review by
Brandt Edmonston, Stephenson
Rod was amazing to work with and I couldn't have asked for a better experience selling my first home through him. I will always refer friends and family in the area to him. He went above and beyond all of my expectations!
Review by
James Garrett
As a single mom with no family in the area, the task of getting my 2,600 sq ft house ready for photos, listing, and pack ed to move cross-country was no small task. I had to be in another state within a month so my turn-around was short! Rod helped me by calling in people to help me move furniture and packed boxes to the basement, twice. He was easy to talk to throughout the whole process and had great realtor instincts as he advised me on pricing, timing, showings, and with considering multiple offers. When my over-reaching and dictatorial HOA Covenants Committee gave me a vioation just prior to accepting an offer (for unapproved tree/shrub plantings) he stepped up to work with the HOA and committee and helped to get my landscaping approved after I had already moved out of state.
Review by
Michele Ramsey (now in north Idaho)
Rod is a fantastic realtor. His knowledge and experience is invaluable and his guidance is top notch. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy and/or sell in Northern VA!
Review by
Mamie Edmonston, Berryville
Fantastic job by Rod again!! He is such a pleasure to work with. Really helped us keep the stress levels down and make good decisions. Great recommendation at every step.
Review by
James and Katie, Round Hill, VA
Rod handled our sale expertly and on short notice. Because of his expertise, we received multiple offers over asking in 3 days on market. Rod's care and level of service is exceptional!
Review by
Landon Farmer, Leesburg
Rod exercised a great deal of patience with us in an extremely difficult market. His advice regarding suggested bidding prices was both insightful and accurate in a market of extreme over bidding. We were in a final position of needing to waive inspection to obtain our home and Rod explained the process patiently and in a manner that left us feeling confident in our final decision (got the home and love it). He was never pushy and conducted himself as a principled person, which we especially appreciated. Love Rod and would highly recommend him.
Review by
Taylor, Leesburg
Rod Appleton provided great customer service and very knowledgeable. Rod was our realtor when we purchased the home bac k in 2014, very patient. I trust Rod and knew this experience would be great, The closing went well, Rod Appleton was very professional and nice like always and I will contact him again when I am ready to purchase another home. My overall experience was excellent.
Review by
Shanta -Ashburn, VA
Rod Appleton was a gift, the right agent at the right time for me. Selling and buying can be so stressful but the proc ess for me was smooth and I felt supported by Rod Appleton. Knowing how busy Rod is in the community it’s a wonder I never felt ignored or passed over for another obligation he had and I’ve read reviews where others have stated the same. From marketing, staging, photographs and showings Rod has the best team, in my opinion.
Review by
Scott Kimble - formerly of round hill, VA
We found Rod Appleton from the Dave Ramsey preferred realtor list when we were buying our home. He was excellent and we knew when it was time to sell there was no one else we would ever consider working with in the area. We were sad to leave the area but loved the experience working with Rod.
Review by
The Johnsons, Round Hill
Rod Appleton sold our unique property in Virginia. His team showed us how to best present the house. They provided an ex ceptional video. The house was well advertised as coming soon so that we had many showings when we came onto the market. Finding the right buyer for our property took a number of showings, which started to make us nervous, but Rod helped us navigate the process to get top dollar. We recommend Rod for your home sale. He is knowledgeable, calm, responsive and professional. We enjoyed working with him.
Review by
Kathleen Ziegler Virginia
Rod Appleton went above and beyond! We couldn't be happier!!We loved that Rod is a Dave Ramsey ELP. He definitely know s his profession and it shows! Wonderful to work with. We are very happy with our home! Thanks again, Rod!!
Review by
Mary Guliuk, VA
Rod was our realtor when we bought this house and after that wonderful experience we knew we absolutely needed to use hi m to sell it. He is FANTASTIC and has, unfortunately, ruined all other realtors for me by setting the bar too high for them to possibly measure up.
Review by
Jim F. Round Hill, VA
Rod was fantastic throughout our home search and helping us close on our home. Our family has special medical needs and we require a specific type of home, especially one without mold or at risk for mold development. Rod understood our unique needs and worked hard to find us home that were right for us not just right for him to get a quick sale/commission. He persevered with us through dozens of showings and even multiple contracts that fell through because of mold tests. Our relationship with Rod reduced tremendously the stress of finding our new home. We felt taken care of throughout the process. We highly recommend him without reservation to anyone seeking to purchase a home. Rod meets every personal and professional qualification anyone could ask for.
Review by
David Stewart, Leesburg, VA
Rodney Appleton is a Dave Ramsey ELP or Endorsed Local Provider. As such, Rod has met the high quality of professionali sm, salesmanship and high energy required of the Dave Ramsey Real Estate program through his track record of success and commitment to fantastic customer service. You just can't go wrong with a Dave Ramsey ELP.
Review by
Joe and Connie Mertan, Northern Virginia
Rod stuck with us over a 2 1/2 year journey until we found our perfect retirement home. When considering another option Rod asked the right questions to help us make the right decision for us. He answered all of our questions as we dealt with a less than easy sale. You can’t do better than having Rod Appleton as your agent.
Review by
Susan Generazio, Purcellville
I was impressed with how quickly Rod Appleton responded to my initial email inquiry. There are times when purchasing p roperty became frustrating, Rod remained clam and professional in seeking solutions without being condescending. There were times when I would text him and if he was not available, he would let me know, in a timely manner, that he would respond with the information when he was available. Rod's input was very valuable in choosing areas and making offers. I happily recommend Rod Appleton; he is a conscientious, hard working, knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate agent.
Review by
Sandra Waters Lancaster, California
Rod is the man! We were first time home buyers, probably a little lower priced house than he is used to in NOVA, but he still treated us like the only clients he had! Every interaction was a positive one! Thank you Rod!
Review by
Art & Allie, Hamilton
Very knowledgeable about market conditions and a skilled negotiator. Great, honest guy - has a degree of integrity that s rare to find. Had genuine concern for what was best for my family. Highly, highly recommend.
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Joe W, Purcellville, VA
Rod Appleton did a fantastic job! Our house was only on the market for two days and we sold above asking price. Rod did a great job through the whole process but I especially appreciate how generous he was with his time and how he was so patient and willing to listen. He put in so much time and hard work behind the scenes to make sure everything went smoothly.
Review by
Josiah Davis, Round Hill
Rod Appleton is the best. He treats everyone like family. He even completed paperwork while on vacation with his family so that our closing stayed on track.
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Kevin Heenan, Lovettsville VA
Rod was amazing to work with from start to finish. Without question I would recommend using Rod for the selling of your current home or buying of a new home.
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Andrew - Round Hill
Rod was amazing to work with from start to finish. Without question I would recommend using Rod for the selling of your current home or buying of a new home.
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Andrew - Round Hill
I have relocated several times with varied realtor experiences and Rod Appleton has been the best realtor so far. After having a bad experience we were asking for recommendations from friends, and Rod was highly recommended. I'm happy we went with Rod for our home purchase. He knows the Northern Virginia area well and was attentive and honest. Rod is a knowledgeable professional and I would recommend him.
Review by
Grant, Berryville
Whenever I have a real estate question I call Rod and he is always willing to answer the call. Frankly, I think he has s poiled us and we will never be able to go with a different agent for any future real estate needs.
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Kevin Heenan, Lovettsville VA
My wife and I cannot recommend Rod Appleton and the team at Century 21 New Millennium any more highly! This was the firs t home we have purchased and Rod was so helpful and patient throughout the entire process. Rod made us feel so important and treated us like family. My wife and I could not possibly have imagined a better person to work with. We do and will always recommend Rod and the Century 21 team to anyone looking to buy a home!
Review by
Stuart and Anna Vermaak from Purcellville VA
Rod Appleton was nothing short of amazing during the entire house buying process and has continued to be a blessing to o ur family. He was extremely patient with us as we narrowed down our locations and desires for the perfect house. He was always available when we needed him but never pushed us into a decision. We had weird hours that we could talk or meet up and he was wonderful working with our schedule. Definitely give him a call when you are ready to find the perfect home for you!
Review by
Scott Alexander Purcellville, VA
Rod helped us relax during an extremely stressful time. He is calm and reassuring and his attention to detail and total understanding of the process gave us the confidence we were looking for an agent.
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Adam Davis, Berryville VA
My wife and I had a marvelous experience with Rod. He was so helpful in understanding the costs associated with differen t types of houses, told is a bit about the neighborhoods, and was very open to meet with us to look at homes. His recommendations were excellent, and was instrumental to securing the condo a few months before our wedding. I'm so glad that we went with Rod, and would gladly work with him again in the future!
Review by
Aaron Kamakawiwoole, Leesburg, VA
Rod Appleton was recommended on Dave Ramsey's website and my wife and I are supporters of the Dave Ramsey way of life. Rod was willing to walk my wife and I (first time home buyers) through the home buying process. No question was off limits and he took time to explain every detail to me no matter how minor.
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David Johnson - Round Hill
Rod Appleton truly is an expert in his field, giving us honest and valuable feedback on homes we looked at and knows the area well. He was easy to work with, kind and patient.
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Brad and Regina Renfroe, Purcellville, VA
I moved to Leesburg from California, to be closer to my daughter's family. Rodney Appleton was recommended to me by 2 di fferent sources. Rodney is professional and not "pushy," 2 reasons I chose to work with him in finding my new home. Rodney sent new listings daily for the type of home I was seeking, in the price range we had discussed, a d I found the perfect place for me within 1 week of working with him. I highly recommend Rodney Appleton from Century 21 to anyone buying or selling a home.
Review by
Sherry Hansen, Leesburg
Rod Appleton was an excellent realator for us. It was our first time buying a house, and we wanted someone we know was k nowledgeable and would be able to advise us through this new and daunting process. Rod was everything we could have hoped in this regard. He was helpful in pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of each house without making us feel like our ultimate decision would be “right or wrong” in his opinion. We felt informed and empowered but not pressured or judged as we came to our own decisions. We felt like we could ask for his opinion and get strong, knowledgeable advice which we could weigh, but never felt like if we decided to do something else that it would be a problem. Additionally, he was very responsive, walked us through each step of the buying process and was an excellent negotiator. We would strongly recommend Rodney Appleton to anyone, but especially to those new to the process of homebiying.
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Brandt Edmonston, Berryville VA
Rod is honest and I placed a lot of confidence in his advice. I believe he was our advocate. Rod is available, even on S unday afternoon, one day, he was willing to consult with us when my wife had some concerns about the seller. Highly respected. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Review by
Stephen Allen
He was flexible, understood our needs, and committed to helping us find our new home. By closing, Rod Appleton seemed l ike a part of our family.
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R. S., Purcellville
Maybe every relocation has hiccups. Ours certainly did. Two things impressed me the most about Rod as our buyers' agent -- despite the hiccups caused by the sale of our home in another state. First, he was so patient with us. Rod continued to work with us as if we were his most important clients. Second, he was so organized and professional. He clearly explained the process, maintained the agreements and amendments in perfect order, and kept us informed at every step. It was a real contrast to other real estate agents we have worked with.
Review by
Wallace Kelly, Round Hill, VA
We came to Rod after listing our house unsuccessfully for 9 months. From staging to closing, he met all challenges head on with timeliness, professionalism and compassion and got us to settlement in a relatively short period of time. He understood our needs and requirements and didn’t hesitate to advocate for us effectively in spite of difficult circumstances. Needless to say, he went above and beyond our expectations. We are blessed to now consider him a friend,
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Jeff
ROD APPLETON IS THE TOTAL PACKAGE.THIS IS THE 4TH LISTING HE'S HANDLED FOR US (WITH ONE STILL ON THE MARKET. THIS SALE W AS DIFFERENT AND WHERE ROD LACKED EXPERTISE (WITH AUCTIONS) HE CALLED UPON THE EXPERTISE OF STEPHEN KARBELT AND MICHAEL COLLINS TO ORCHESTRATE THE TRANSACTION. ALL PARTIES WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO SELL PROPERTY QUICKLY. FROM LIST TO CLOSE IN 36 DAYS MAKES US VERY HAPPY CUSTOMERS! MUCH GRATITUE FOR ALL INVOLVED IN TRANSACTION. THANK YOU! THE PROPERTY SOLD SO FAST WE NEVER EVEN MADE IT TO AUCTION!
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Brad and Suzi Covington - Waterford, VA
We cannot say enough good things about Rod and the process with him. From beginning to end, he was very helpful, kept i n close communication, sorted out details, and gave reassurance about the process. We listed our place during a slower sale time of the year, but Rod worked hard to get showings and ultimately was able to sell our place in less than a month. It was important to us to work with someone who was trustworthy, knowledgeable and caring. Rod treated us as friends throughout the process and worked hard to get us the best possible results. He is a man of character and it was a blessing to get to work with him.
Review by
Jon and Jamie Purcellville, Va
Rod Apppeton represented us well in the sale of our home. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped us through the selli ng process. I would highly recommend Rod for any real estate services you may need.
Review by
Bill Krummann, Purcellville
Rod Appleton was the best realtor we have ever had and we count it a privilege to now call him a friend!
Review by
Ryan and Dovey Elliott (Round Hill, VA)
Rod was immensely helpful and provided many useful insights. We have utilized his services twice now and each time we we re well cared for. Rod sold our house in less than one week!
Review by
David Wolf, Bluemont, VA
We greatly appreciate the help Rod Appleton has provided to us twice as we moved into the area in 2008 and as we just so ld and moved out of the area now. He is a great negotiator and manager of the entire sales and search process.
Review by
Sam Gilson, Round Hill, VA
His office is close to mine and a previous client of his said "You are the best realtor we've ever had, and we don't lik e realtors." I overheard this and after working with Rod, could not agree more.
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Dave J: Purcellville
Two years ago we met Rod when we starting looking for a house, and he came across as very knowledgeable of the western L oudoun community and of older homes, in particular. We were very happy with the process. It was not a typical process, and Rod was on top of things and kept me aware of what was going. I felt like i could trust him and rely upon him to do what need to be done. I felt like he really understood what we were looking for, and he was personally invested in us.
Review by
David Hoag, Purcellville
I am not a big fan of realtors in general, but I really like Rod and hope he will be the only agent we will have ever ha ve! I find realtors to be pushy and rude but Rod is neither. He handled the sale of our house perfectly and professionally. I highly recommend Rod Appleton!
Review by
Brock from Lyndhurst VA
We would recommend Rod for his patience, listening ear, and excellent communication. We had several friends independent ly recommend Rod, and their advice was on the mark. Through each step of the sales process, Rod was a true professional and a delight to work with. Rod's listening ear and willingness to serve are authentic. His customer service skills come across as sincere, rather than a means to the end of making money. Rather than rush to cut a deal, he consistently listened and helped us think through our options.
Review by
Jeff, Sterling, VA
Rod was exceptional and professional and a pleasure to get to work with. Rod's way of being and understanding and compa ssion in the whole process was wonderful
Review by
Kristen Baker - Purcellville, VA
Rod went above and beyond what is expected of a realtor. He was extremely patient with my wife and I as we had to first discover what we like and then wait for something to be listed that would meet our needs.
Review by
Kevin, Berryville
Rod was very helpful in every area and personable. Highly recommended.
Review by
David Taylor Lovettsville.
We had worked with Rod before and found him to be the epitome of integrity and capability. He sold our first home in a t rying market, dealing with bit of drama in our first sale and purchase. He succeeded with flying colors...we were so blessed to have him. Years later, we have just recently sold our home...again, Rod gave us first-rate attention, marketing, (that was state-of-the-art, and very impressive), wisdom, and negotiation through a myriad of issues that came up. He excelsin care and committment to his clients and is a superb real estate agent, and will always be the agent we suggest to others and the ONLY one we will ever use!
Review by
Andis and Lisa Sraders
Rod is Awesome :)
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Lynne, Bluemont
Simply stated Rod Appleton is the best in the business and I won't do real estate business with anyone else. He has my highest esteem and I've recommended him already to several friends and will continue to do so. Rod is honest and caring and wants to put you in the best home for the best price and genuinely cares to understand what you're looking for. In an industry full of uncaring charlatans and con artists, Rod stands out as a values-based businessman that will only do the right thing by his clients. Not only will I recommend him to my friends and associates, I will only do future real estate business with him personally.
Review by
Robert Fagan
I have known Rod for quite a few years and I have played with him in the church band. I was comfortable with the fact th at I could trust him to listen to me and put our own considerations above his and to do what is best for us. I think that during the course of our journey to sell our town house that those beliefs were held to be true. The home inspection results were comical. There was one item that my wife Elise thought was not needed and not necessary to repair. Rod thought otherwise and took care of the problem himself. I think that is pretty unprecedented and amazing. The town house was a rental property for us and we had a lot of bad experiences with our tenants. The house was unoccupied for quite a bit last year and we rented for under value for a while. The property was a drain on our financial resources and a great cause for anxiety. We had a sense of urgency to cut loose this burden. Rod understood our situation and made our dream come true. It is a great relief and blessing.
Review by
Rick Sweeney, Lovettsville

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