Preparing To Shop For A 6-BR House In Northern Virginia?

Will Nesbitt Are you ready to learn what to do to begin for home hunting in the competitive Arlington real estate market? Photo of 2314 North Kenmore St Know that there’s no “right” time to buy a $900,000 house in Arlington. If you find the right house now, don’t risk losing it because you think you can guess a trend in the future of Arlington County real estate. Factors like market price and interest rate rarely fluctuate enough to make a difference in an individual house’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the property itself. Every home is distinctly unique. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Arlington County might never be on the market again in your lifetime. Photo of 2314 North Kenmore St The important opinion is your opinion. It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but who is ultimately going to pay the mortgage and live in the home? Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in the home.   Start with the assumption that no home is ever perfect. There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe you really wanted more than 3 full-baths.The commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for. We will prepare a list of priorites, and then focus on what you must have. Anything beyond what you absolutely must have is a win.   Don't negotiate yourself out of your ideal home. Arlington County has some of the savviest home sellers in the country. They are well-coached and well-informed. Arlington is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.   When you're buying a home, you're buying a community. Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
  • metro accessibility
  • noise level
  • privacy
  Organize yourself now. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
  • figure your budget
  • consider a moving schedule
  • think about title companies
  • list your priorities
I can help with the purchase process. Even if you just need to talk to learn more about how to go forward, please don’t hesitate to call. Contact me if you’d like to learn more about 2314 North Kenmore St.  
2314 North Kenmore St, Arlington 22201
One of a kind, super deep lot in the history rich Maywood community in Arlington. Charming home with large rooms and high ceilings. 3072 sqft of living space. Hardwood floors, gas cooking. Prime location: bike path, public transit, grocery … [Read more]
Price: $900,000 : 2314 North Kenmore St, Arlington, VA 22201 || Beds: 6 || Baths: 3 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 3,072 || Days On Market: 2 || || Maywood || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $5,602 || MLS: AR10102141  

Will Nesbitt

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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.