Preparing To Shop For A Home In The City Of Alexandria, Virginia?

Will Nesbitt Do you want to know how to lay the groundwork row house comparison in the the City of Alexandria real estate market? Photo of 223 Oronoco St Be advised that there is no perfect time to buy a home in Alexandria. If you find the right row house in the City of Alexandria today, don't take the chance of losing out because you think you can predict what the future will be in the the City of Alexandria housing market. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual row house’s price in the City of Alexandria. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood and actual homes in the City of Alexandria where you're shopping. Every single property in Alexandria is distinct. So, property that you miss out on today, might never be on the market again. Photo of 223 Oronoco St Trust your gut. A bit of encouragement is helpful, but it's hard to hear you're own thoughts, if you're taking in advice from many people. Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in the home. Photo of 223 Oronoco St There is no such thing as a perfect row house. There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe it's picture perfect, but with a price that is painful. Maybe the home has 3 bedrooms but no garage parking. Organize your needs and wants, and then fix our attention on those properties in Alexandria that fit your specific criteria. Photo of 223 Oronoco St You can't negotiate a super-deal in Alexandria, Virginia. We have a very efficient real estate market in the City of Alexandria and most homes will trade for about what they are worth. There are very few properties that sell for more or less than the appraised value.Your home is more than a simple investment. It's your home. It's more important to get the right home than the right price. Photo of 223 Oronoco St When you buy a home, you're buy a community. Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
  • noise level
  • community activities
  • nearby restaurants
Photo of 223 Oronoco St Prepare ahead. Don't shop for homes before you:
  • get approved for a mortgage
  • figure your budget
  • consider a moving schedule
  • think about title companies
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 223 Oronoco St. Photo of 223 Oronoco St
Wonderful professionally-appointed townhome just a few blocks from the river and parkland, private patio, designer kitchen, Williamsburg paint colors, crown molding thruout, first floor maple wood floors. Third floor loft and main floor half … [Read more]
Price: $749,000 : 223 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA 22314 || Beds: 3 || Baths: 2 || Half-Baths: 1 || Living Area: 1,184 || Days On Market: 1 || || Tobacco Key || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $4,528 || MLS: AX10104306 Photo of 223 Oronoco St

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.