Your best choice in 22206 is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt, and is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job.
The great real estate pro has the persistence and tools to address your unique situation, and comprehends how to work with the budget you establish.
Here's how I think you should choose the dream Realtor for you when you're buying a garden-style condo in Fairlington Glen:
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 pros — Take a moment to talk to me on the phone. If I can't help you, I can point you toward a Realtor who is more suited to your needs. You sometimes need to see the property you don't want to buy to feel comfortable with the home you will acquire. It's the same with agents.
Your Realtor should be someone you won't mind spending some time with. — You and your real estate pro might be spending a lot of time together. 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.
Ask the licensed real estate adviser his/her process for finding garden-style condos in Arlington. — When deciding on a licensed real estate adviser, ask how they identify garden-style condos. Some licensed real estate advisers have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s ideal for you, not what’s best choice of for your real estate professional. So make sure the real estate agent is willing to search high and low to find the best 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 garden-style condo. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. 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. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the home buyer 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.
Julie Nesbitt and Will Nesbitt
I am dedicated to results.
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.
Your best choice in 22206 is not always the one with the most sales under his or her belt, and is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job.
The great real estate pro has the persistence and tools to address your unique situation, and comprehends how to work with the budget you establish.
Here's how I think you should choose the dream Realtor for you when you're buying a garden-style condo in Fairlington Glen:
