The great Realtor in 22305 might not have a brand new car, and is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt. The ideal Realtor in the City of Alexandria doesn't get hurt feelings if you have a different opinion, and is one who listens to you.
Will Nesbitt Julie Nesbitt Aubrey Nesbitt Different home buyers are facing different challenges. Some home buyers have a large down-payment.Some purchasers are moving in from out of state. Some home buyers need garage parking. Just like shoppers, Realtors have different attention to detail and attention to detail.
Here's my hints for shopping the dream Realtor for you when you’re purchasing in the City of Alexandria:
Check out real estate agent referrals. — I like Angie’s List because I know that Angie’s List voice verifies each review. You can also see if the agent or brokerage has any awards for client satisfaction.
Interview several real estate professionals — I once saw a statistic that 84% of property hunters in Northern Virginia choose the first real estate agent they contact. This means one of two things. Either most people are choosing wisely the first time, or they're just rushing into things without measuring all options. Probably a little of both.
There is no one-size-fits-all. I know that I'm not the Realtor for every property seeker.
Don't under estimate the value of chemistry. — You want a good listener and a real estate professional this isn't eager to the point of desperation. You and your real estate agent might be spending a lot of time together.
Ask the real estate pro his/her process for finding townhouses in Alexandria. — When choosing a real estate professional, ask how they search for homes. Some Realtors have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s most compatible for you, not what’s best choice of for your agent. So make sure the real estate pro is willing to search high and low to find the right home for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Make sure you understand what you sign. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific townhouse. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the home shopper at closing. (Nesbitt Realty offers rebates.) You'll want to read the fine print to make sure that this rebate isn't pulled away at the last minute. It doesn't hurt to have a lawyer take a look at your representation agreement, but usually that's not necessary. The document is pretty straight forward.
Nesbitt Realty
For all things real estate, call me at (703) 765 0300. To learn more about 2943 Landover St or any homes advertised for sale in Alexandria, get in touch with me. I’m Julie Nesbitt and I appreciate the opportunity.
Julie Nesbitt is an ABR who has served buyers in some of Alexandria’s most exclusive neighborhoods. She is a top producing agent who has listed and sold property in Northern Virginia. In addition to helping folks buy, sell and rent property in Northern Virginia, Julie is the primary administrator of the property management services performed by Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. Call Julie at (703)765-0300.
The great Realtor in 22305 might not have a brand new car, and is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt. The ideal Realtor in the City of Alexandria doesn't get hurt feelings if you have a different opinion, and is one who listens to you.
