The Realtor for you may have less experience, and does not have be the friend of a friend. The best licensed real estate adviser for you gets real estate listed in Northern Virginia, and doesn't get hurt feelings if you have a different opinion.
Will Nesbitt
We get paid to do this job because each situation is different. Some property hunters don't plan on selling. Others need to move in 4 years. Some home buyers need garage parking. Some buyer clients are buying a first home. Just like home buyers, Realtors have different personality traits and persistence.
Here's some best practices for discovering the perfect real estate pro for you when you’re purchasing in 22041:
Check out Realtor 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 agents — The Realtor should have time to chat to you. If you pick the most popular agent in Fairfax County, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that real estate agent. You sometimes need to see the Other you don't want to buy to feel comfortable with the home you will buy. It's the same with real estate agents.
It's important that you get along well with your real estate pro. — We all have unique personalities, and that's the way it should be. But when working with someone professionally, if helps if their personality “meshes” well with your own. Interpersonal skills are as important as professional skills.
Find out how each real estate agent identifies high-rise condos for the home buyer. — When selecting a licensed real estate adviser, ask how they identify residences. Some real estate pros have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s best for you, not what’s most compatible for your real estate pro. So make sure the agent is willing to search high and low to find the great pied-a-terre for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Find out more about your representation agreement. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific property. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. A representation agreement describes the agent's responsibilities and your obligations when a real estate agent shows you a home in Fairfax County. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the purchaser 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.
I appreciate your business and look forward to serving you. To learn more about 5505 Seminary Rd #1216n or any places listed in 22041 in Fairfax County, talk to me. I’m Will Nesbitt and I appreciate the opportunity.
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.
