About Us

About The Good Life RVA

Our mission is to passionately serve our clients with unwavering dedication and loyalty.

We strive to deliver exceptional results swiftly and efficiently, guided by our commitment to fostering genuine connections, providing steadfast support, and nurturing a sense of belonging within our community. We believe in positively impacting lives by offering innovative ideas, insightful perspectives, and creative solutions. With a focus on collaboration and shared experiences, we embrace freedom, flexibility, and diversity to craft win-win scenarios that drive visible growth and lasting results.

Through our relentless pursuit of mastery, we ensure every client achieves closure and satisfaction, empowering them to thrive in their real estate endeavors.

Meet the Team

Mark Goad

Since 1997, I have been helping folks buy and sell homes in the Richmond metro area. Nearly 100% of my business comes from referrals and repeat clients. You won’t see me in traditional advertising venues: billboards, newspaper ads, bus benches. Instead, I focus my energy, time, and money on taking the best possible care of my clients before, during, and after a move. In return, I enjoy your referrals to similar folks who appreciate the level of service I provide. It’s a good life!

Phone: (804) 358-3684

Jenna Powell

Jenna’s primary role is to assist with social media and other marketing efforts for the brokerage, event planning, and other administrative duties. She is also a licensed and experienced real estate agent and able to help the brokerage’s clients with their home buying and selling needs.

Phone: (804) 497-9765

Sam Jackson

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Sam is a self-proclaimed sports enthusiast and Eagles fan, with a particular passion for baseball and soccer. Whether playing, watching, or talking about the game, it’s his favorite free-time activity. A Richmonder for 10+ years, he’s ready, willing, and able to help you make Richmond your home, too!

Phone: (267) 407-6260

Kristen Childs

While Kristen has experienced life in different cultures from across the world, she resides here in #RVA with her loving husband and 3 wonderful children. With 7 years in real estate, and over 20+ years experience serving customers, she’s the gold standard in building community and fostering meaningful relationships that serve her clients well beyond the transaction.

Phone: 804-316-6847

Bettina Hinckle

Bettina is a retired public high school teacher with 35 years of experience, bringing a lifelong passion for helping others succeed. A proud mom of two, she loves traveling, the outdoors, reading, pickleball, and giving back to the community.

With an I/ENFP personality, she brings both energy and heart to every connection—exactly what you want in a REALTOR®!

Phone: 804-869-9932

Noelle Shavlik

A REALTOR® & Richmond native who’s lived on both sides of the James, Noelle knows the local market inside and out. She’s passionate about helping her clients navigate one of life’s biggest investments with trust, care, and professionalism—no matter the price point.

When she’s not working, you’ll find her volunteering, enjoying the outdoors, gardening, skiing, and spending time with her husband, two sons, and three dogs in Midlothian.

Phone: 727-657-9597

Cambridge Mattice

A native Richmonder raised south of the James, she has a deep love for the city and its surrounding communities. Now based in Goochland County, she enjoys a balance of peaceful living and close connection to the area’s energy, and loves spending time outdoors—whether hiking, gardening, or exploring nature. She’s passionate about helping clients find opportunities that align with their goals, lifestyle, and vision for the future.

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Matt Barber

Matt has nearly two decades of experience in residential and commercial real estate. With a background in commercial valuation, Matt brings invaluable insight and expertise to his clients and to the team.

Phone: (804) 347-6908

Testimonials

My Easy Button. Mark was fantastic as always. He helped me prioritize what needed to be done to list my property. He priced it well and helped me evaluate multiple offers and negotiate a solid deal. I was out of the country when the inspection c needed to be done and he was phenomenal helping me through the process.

~ Jennifer P.

Calm through the storm. Mark was wonderful helping find my needle in the haystack over nearly a year. His relationship with the seller’s agent helped ensure I got the opportunity to make the winning bid. The real magic, though, came at closing as it was unexpectedly delayed at the last minute for 3 days. He was doing all the things to keep everything moving forward while keeping me calm and confident it would all work out. And again, his relationships were invaluable as the movers he recommended worked with me through the delays.

~ Jennifer P.

Mark and his team were a pleasure to work with. Mark was great. I highly recommend them.

~ Bonnie D.

We couldn’t be happier with the experience we had selling our home. From the very beginning, Cambridge demonstrated an incredible level of professionalism, market knowledge, and genuine care for our goals. She guided us through every step of the process with clarity and confidence, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable.
Her attention to detail—especially when it came to pricing, and marketing—made a huge difference. Our home attracted strong interest right away, and we were thrilled with how quickly it sold and the outcome we achieved.
Communication was always prompt and transparent. We never felt out of the loop, and every question we had was answered thoroughly and patiently. It truly felt like we had someone in our corner who was both highly skilled and deeply committed to getting us the best result.
If you’re looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in your success, we highly recommend working with Cambridge! We’re so grateful for everything she did to make this such a positive experience.

~ Kerri M.

Noelle was an absolute pleasure to work with! She is very knowledgeable about the Richmond area which was good for us because we were moving from a different city. She took all of our needs and wants into consideration and help us find a great home in a great location at a very fair price with a very good school district. She worked around the clock for us and we appreciate her for that! Looking for a home in the Richmond area, Noelle is your girl!

~ Anonymous B.