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The Easy Way to Sell Your Home in Kingstowne

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It is not pleasant when you want to sell home in Kingstowne but nobody is interested in. Selling a home need not difficult. Part of selling your home is helping other prospective buyers understanding the home-sweet-home experience you had. But part of selling your home is understanding the product that you're providing to a hungry market. Home sellers are providing a home, but they're also selling a marketable commodity, a money-generating investment, real estate.
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The first thing a home seller needs to do when selling is to cut off your personal attachment to the home.  Once it's on the market, it's no longer your home, it's a product for sale. Like any product for sale, the property must be ready for others to see and in time, they’ll consider buying it. In Kingstowne, most people are not searching for mansions. Kingtowne home buyers might consider the size more important if they have a large family, but most probably they’ll look for the comfort and homey feeling it brings. In selling a home, remember to restore its best features – just like the way it looked when you first stepped in. You should remove all posters and frames of photos and de-personalize before selling a home and presenting it to prospective buyers. Make sure you have walkthrough to see if all personal memorabilia has been removed. Then try to see the parts of your home that need some re-conditioning. All the clutter should be removed too as it is also a major step in selling a home. Sadly though, this part is also the hardest to do for homeowners as they have become emotionally attached to it. On the part of the buyer, seeing clutter is a very negative thing that will drive them away from the idea of buying. In selling a home, highlight all spacious area of the house and clear away all visible clutter. Kingstowne buyers might not be looking for a mansion but they're also not looking for a condo stuffed to the brim reminding they that they won't have enough space for everything they had in their house in Texas. In selling a home, you will most likely meet three types of Realtors. Realtor Type #1 will present and come up with prices much lower than what you’ve estimated. They goal is to list it for less than it's worth so it sells quickly. Realtor Type #2 perfectly agrees and matches with how much value you are expecting to get, or sometimes they may even declare a higher value. The second type of Realtor desperately wants the listing and they're not being realistic with you.  Lastly, Nesbitt Realty's agents try to give you a clear-eyed sober valuation of your home based upon actual sales in your neighborhood.  We'll share out data with you. Study our Competitive Market Analysis and ask us questions before you make a decision. Check out what others are saying about your competition. In other works, check the remarks of other Realtors about Kingstowne properties to see how your home stacks up.  For example:

Elegantly modern, this top-floor, two-level loft-style condo in Victoria Crossings showcases recent upgrades with luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint throughout. As you step in, be greeted by soaring vaulted ceilings in the living room, enhanced by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has beautiful maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and stunning quartz countertops. Extending seamlessly into the adjacent dining area, the cabinetry offers both style and functionality. Completing the main level is a spacious bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a full bathroom. Ascend the striking black staircase with open stairs to the primary bedroom on the second level featuring luxury vinyl floors, a ceiling fan, a private bath, and an expansive walk-in closet. Open the sliding glass doors from the living room to step onto your private deck, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. One assigned parking space is included. Residents of Victoria Crossings enjoy fantastic amenities, including an outdoor pool. Plus, it's just a short drive to Kingstowne’s vibrant shops and restaurants, and within 2 miles to the Springfield metro station. [6913-L Mary Caroline Cir #6913l, Alexandria, VA]

Charming Elegance Meets Modern Living in this Rare, Four-Level Townhouse. Experience the perfect blend of spacious comfort and upscale amenities in this stunning townhouse, reminiscent of a detached single-family home. With high ceilings throughout, this home features an impressive 3 bedrooms, a luxury primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and an in-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, and an expansive 4th floor loft, equipped with its own full bath and additional walk-in closet—ideal for a fourth bedroom, home office, or flex space. The heart of the home shines brightly with a fully updated kitchen boasting recent enhancements such as new flooring, a reverse osmosis system for the highest quality water, and state-of-the-art appliances including a range oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator updated in the past two years. Recent home improvements also include new floors in the kitchen, foyer, and half-bath; freshly installed windows in the second-floor kids' rooms; and plantation shutters on the first floor, all enhancing the aesthetic and function of this already breathtaking residence. Entertain with ease in the bright, finished basement featuring 15-foot ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and walkout access to the garage and backyard—perfect as a recreation or family room. This home also comes with a new, robust commercial-grade metal roof and dual heating and cooling zones, ensuring comfort year-round. Located in a vibrant neighborhood with block parties and an active community atmosphere, this property is just steps from essential amenities. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, a pool, gym, tennis, a playground, a lake, and various walking, jogging, and biking paths. School bus services are conveniently available right at your doorstep, and the home is ideally positioned just one mile from the Beltway and less than two miles from the Metro. With a two-car garage, a second-floor laundry room, and numerous upgrades, including a newly constructed deck and a meticulously maintained garage door, this home is not only a sanctuary but a testament to luxury and practicality. Ideal for professionals, families, and anyone in between—discover your dream home today! [6455 Waterfield Rd, Alexandria, VA]

Welcome to a dream of a home where style meets comfort. The heart of the home, the kitchen, is graced with an appealing accent backsplash complemented with all stainless steel appliances lending a modern and sophisticated touch. The neutral color paint scheme throughout highlights the home's contemporary flair and blends seamlessly with any furnishing and decor style. Providing a warm atmosphere during the colder months, the fireplace adds character and charm to the space. Fresh interior paint ensures a clean and crisp feeling throughout, emphasizing the move-in readiness of this abode. A look inside the primary bathroom reveals luxury defined with a separate tub and shower, perfect for a relaxing bath or a quick rinse. The home further benefits from partial flooring replacement adding a fresh aesthetic and durability for the years to come. This dwelling highlights an ideal blend of stylish design and modern comfort, making it a perfect sanctuary for the discerning homeowner. Come and witness the charm and potential of this home — embrace the lifestyle this home offers. [6107 Wigmore Ln #H, Alexandria, VA]

**Welcome Home!** Just in time for Spring Move In! This Sunny 3.5 Level 1 Car Garage Brick-Faced Townhome is the one you have been waiting for! Gorgeous Brazilian Cherry floors welcome you when you walk thru the front door! Upgraded Mouldings and Trim in both the Living and Dining Rooms- this home is built for Entertaining! Expansive, Gourmet Kitchen with White Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops and a generous Flexible Eating area next to the kitchen. Kick Back and Relax on this Full Size Deck with direct view of the Trees. True Master Bedroom Suite set up with Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights, Walk In Closet and BONUS LOFT- perfect for a home office, a quiet reading nook and more storage! Master Bath also has vaulted ceiling, dual sinks and separate shower with soaking tub. All 3 bedrooms have new carpet. Large Recreation Room with gas fireplace and new carpet with walk out access to fenced in backyard...Perfect for Fido's playdates! Don't miss the extra storage located on the side of the garage! Ample guest parking between the townhome circle and the street. Enjoy everything that Kingstowne community has to offer- multiple pools, walking trails, playgrounds and the best access to the DMV! Plenty of shopping and restaurants near by....all this and close proximity to 2 Metro Stations! WOW! [7405 Dunnington Pl, Alexandria, VA]

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A last tip for selling your home is to take action now! Review your plans, pair up with the right Realtor, and in just a short time you will feel much more comfortable in buying and selling real estate. Nowadays, home buyers are having more choice about the homes they will buy. In the real estate market, competition is tough now to find a buyer that sees the potential in a home that needs a little work, without substantially lowering your asking price. There is a reason why you cannot get a fair price. In many cases buyers expect your home to be in 'move-in' condition before parting with their money. They see new carpets and freshly painted walls in showrooms and are judging your home with the same measuring stick. It changes what people are willing to pay. You receive offers subject to negotiations - meaning you have more work to do before the sale takes place. Others may simply try to give you a ridiculously low offer if they buy 'as-is'. If you have pressing circumstances that mean you cannot do the work or cannot afford the time it would take to have the work done you may take one of these offers, losing thousands of dollars of value just because it was the best offer on the table. Real estate investors know the market you are selling in. They are not put off by stains on the carpets, fading paint or any of the other typical wear and tear that comes with lived-in homes. You can find real estate investors who will take on all of the hassle of cleaning and prepping your home for new buyers - all the while taking over your payments so you don't have to wait for the closing before moving on. You save yourself the hassle of finding a buyer that's willing to give you a fair price for your home while also being relieved of the work involved to make it look what its worth. This can be very important when a move needs to be made right away but you simply don't have the time or ability to fix things up. Ask about how Nesbitt Realty can sell your home in Kingstowne on the date you choose, giving you a fair price and doing the fixing up for you! We can arrange for contractors to get paid at the time of closing. Ultimately the market will set the price, not the Realtor. Remember that an investor is a buyer - you will not be paying them to list your property, they will be purchasing it from you or taking over the payments until a buyer is ready to purchase. You will not pay commission fees and other usual closing costs - you just sell your home. Have your home evaluated and find out the process involved - its easier than you think!

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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.

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