Do you want to learn how to embark on home comparisons in the tough Alexandria real estate market?
Know that there’s no “right” time to buy a semi-detached home.
If you find the perfect semi-detached home today, don't take the chance of losing out because you’re trying to predict where the housing market in Alexandria is going. Factors like market price and interest rate rarely fluctuate enough to make a difference in an individual semi-detached home’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the property itself! Every single property in the City of Alexandria is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
The most important opinion is your opinion.
It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, however too many ideas can actually frustrate and confuse you rather than help. Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in this semi-detached home.
Every home in Alexandria requires some sort of compromise.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The living room may be perfect, but the bathroom needs an update.Maybe the home has 2 bedrooms but no garage parking. Organize your needs and wants, and start with homes that meet your basic requirements.
Don't expect someone to negotiate away their equity in Alexandria.
Just because a home has been sitting for a long time, doesn't mean that the seller is willing to negotiate. Sometimes it means just the opposite.Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.
When you're buying a semi-detached home like 712 Pitt St S in Alexandria, you're also buying a neighborhood like 22314.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a home to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
- resalability
- schools
- commute and traffic
Plan for the future.
When you find the home you want, you should have already:
- consider a moving schedule
- to get approved for a mortgage
- think about title companies
- select a Realtor
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 712 Pitt St S.
Sought after Old Town corner/end townhouse with side & back yards! New slate roof, hardwood floors, FP, central air & restored hardware pair with modern upgrades. Side yard gated entrance, flagstone walk and brick patio with perennial garden. … [Read more]
Price: $785,000 : 712 Pitt St S, Alexandria, VA
22314
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Beds: 2 ||
Baths: 2 ||
Half-Baths: 0 ||
Living Area: 0 ||
Days On Market: 1 ||
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Yates Gardens ||
Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $4,804 || MLS: AX10134174