Why do I need a pre-approval to shop for homes?

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June 13, 2013April 20, 2015Will Nesbitt

Buying your new house or condo involves a multitude of steps. Having a real estate agent ensures that these steps go smoothly for you. Having said that, one of the most important aspects of your new home purchase is getting a loan secured. Doing so in advance ensures benefits you in three ways:

You are searching for properties that will be within budget
Your offer carries extra weight because of your ready to buy status
The home buying process will go smoother and quicker through its final stages.

The value of these three together is quite great, and can make the difference between getting the home of your dreams and that one that "just got away".

Properties in Focus

1 Pace Ln, Alexandria 22306

On Site: 1 Days

Listing courtesy of Signature Realtors Inc

5206 25th Rd N, Arlington 22207

On Site: 2 Days

Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC

1600 N Oak St N #1612, Arlington 22209

On Site: 0 Days

Listing courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty

2509 Hunton Pl, Alexandria 22311

On Site: 1 Days

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

2600 3rd St N, Arlington 22201

On Site: 224 Days

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Capital Properties

7101 Larrlyn Dr, Springfield 22151

Leewood Estates

On Site: 1 Days

Listing courtesy of Impact Real Estate, LLC

7286 Highland Estates Pl, Falls Church 22043

Highland Estates

On Site: 7 Days

Listing courtesy of Samson Properties

7018 Quander Rd, Alexandria 22307

On Site: 1 Days

Listing courtesy of KW United

7112 Wesley Rd, Springfield 22150

On Site: 0 Days

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

3609 Bent Branch Ct, Falls Church 22041

On Site: 14 Days

Listing courtesy of Burch Real Estate Group, LLC

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For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.

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Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia. Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.