Adams Nelson & Associates

Our History

Adams-Nelson & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Douglas and Fern Adams and their sons, Kevin and Garth, as an independent, full-service commercial real estate brokerage. The company was acquired by Richard Bell in 2001, following the deaths of Fern and Kevin Adams.  Mr. Bell became the firm's Principal Broker in 2006 and now also serves as CEO of The Adams Companies.

Who are The Adams Companies?

We are four individual business entities operating beneath a strong parent company. Our combined knowledge and experience enable us to provide you with a comprehensive and complete package of real estate services. The Adams Companies are:

• Adams-Nelson & Associates, Inc. -- Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
• Adams-Nelson Property Management, Inc. -- Real Estate Property Management
• Adams-Nelson Management Company -- Class A Contractor
• Pegasus Properties, LLC -- Residential Real Estate

Our Mission Statement

We are committed to professionally serving our clients’ needs in the buying, selling, development and management of real estate. We will enjoy life without unnecessary stress and worry, be supportive of our co-workers, and foster fulfillment in ourselves and others. We pledge to be exciting, joyful, spiritual, caring and giving, to live by our principles, and to operate with integrity.

Professional Affiliations

As an independent brokerage and a member of the Winchester/Frederick County community for almost 25 years, Adams-Nelson & Associates, Inc. understands the importance of being a strong community partner. Members of our staff have been active in the following organizations:

• Frederick County Economic Development Authority
• Winchester Economic Development
• Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission
• Blue Ridge Association of Realtors
• Preservation of Historic Winchester
• Industrial Parks Association of Winchester-Frederick County
• Rotary International
• LOOPNET

Community Organizations

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• United Way Day of Caring
• Boy Scouts of America
• The Coalition for Racial Unity
• Edgehill Recovery Retreat Center
• Shenandoah University
• George Mason University
• James Madison University
• Celebrating Patsy Cline
• The AIDS Response Effort