How To Find An Apartment In Arlington With The Help Of A Real Estate Agent

Are you thinking of renting an apartment in Arlington? Well, whether you want to rent alone or with a roommate, it's best to get in touch with your local real estate agent ASAP. Real estate agents make it their business to know what's going on in the housing markets they work in. Most people think that they would only need a real estate agent when they are selling or buying a home. But, renting a home also requires a market knowledge that only a real estate agent can provide.
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Property Management Basics

Julie Nesbitt
Julie Nesbitt manages property in Northern VA. Her landlords value her attention to detail.
Property management is a business in and of itself. If you want to invest in real estate, but you don't want to be a property manager, the solution is really quite simple: employ the services of Nesbitt Realty. Our family-run business is experienced with managing the day-to-day operations of properties just like yours. We manage residential properties including homes, condos and townhouses. A big value-add provided by your Nesbitt Realty property manager is "separation". This to say, your Nesbitt Realty property manager maintains a level of separation between the landlord and the tenants and the property. As you may already know, it's important to invest in real estate without emotionally investing in tenants or property. Your Nesbitt Realty property manager helps ensure that you always make the best decision for your family, rather than making the best decision for the tenant's family.
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Nesbitt Realty currently manages properties in Carlyle Towers, the Jamieson and across Northern VA.
So, your Nesbitt Realty rental property manager serves as a buffer between the owner and his tenants. Nesbitt Realty can help you find tenants, handling repair projects and maintenance, oversee improvements, collect rent, and even pay some expenses and taxes. The specific tasks we handle vary based upon upon the needs and wishes of the property owner. Additionally, a competent Nesbitt Realty property manager gives you protection from certain liabilities. Nesbitt Realty usually charges a percentage of the rents collected. Every aspect of Nesbitt Realty property manager's responsibilities will be outlined in a contract signed by both Nesbitt Realty and the landlord. This agreement details financial responsibilities and specifies the types of financial reports the landlord can expect. Your Nesbitt Realty property manager will stay current on new laws and condo regulations which may be relevant to your situation. Nesbitt Realty Property Management takes a lot of the burden off of owning rental real estate.
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    Julie Nesbitt
    Julie Nesbitt knows the back trails and by-ways of Northern Virginia real estate.

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Properties in Belle Haven

Fort Belvoir relocations call Nesbitt Realty

Fort Belvoir relocations call Nesbitt Realty (703) 765 0300 for buying, selling, renting, and property management of Real Estate in Northern Virginia. Fort Belvoir relocations, there is lots of places to live: condos, townhouses, homes; each with variety in architecture, landscaping, affordability, and many other factors. Real Estate in Northern Virginia boasts many diverse neighborhoods, w/ garage, suburbs, metropolitan, walkables, water oriented, bank owned, etc. Buyers, sellers, renters, and landlords looking to acquire property management, dial (703) 765 0300 for Nesbitt Realty.

Properties in Alexandria $750,000 to $1,000,000

Phony Landlords Scam Would-Be Renters

An increasingly common scam involves crooks posing as landlords for property they don’t own, taking a deposit from hopeful would-be tenants and then disappearing into the night with the money. The Associated Press reports that Adam Christianson, sheriff of Stanislaus County, says "What you have is primarily young, unsuspecting victims who truly believe they're entering into a legitimate rental agreement. Before you know it, the real [property manager] shows up and says `Why are you here?' Then they're out on the street, and also out the money for first and last month's rent and deposit." One of the best way's to avoid being scammed is to use a rental agent. You, as a potential renter in {Location_Name}, need to know what you need.  Some people are simply looking for a place to eat, sleep and shower while others are looking for a lifestyle or a space that will accommodate various activities, such as working, entertaining and hobbies. Think about what the space needs to do for you and make a list of your specific requirements. For example, do you need built in kitchen appliances? Is a washer and dryer essential or is there a laundry nearby? Do you need easy access to the metro or do you need parking for a car? These are questions only you can answer. And then of course there is the all-important budget. What will your money get you and what are you prepared to sacrifice to stay within budget? Remember when you assess your requirements to differentiate between wants and needs because unfortunately you will most likely have to compromise somewhere. Your needs are the things you cannot do without and your wants are those little extras that make your life more comfortable but are not essential. Take your list of requirements and mark your wants and needs in different colors and then rank them in order of importance. Remember your needs are always more important than your wants. [Read more about rental agents] For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.  

How to Avoid Being Part of a Real Estate Scam

Recently a person pretending to be a rental applicant tried to run a scam on a property we manage. They hoped to scam the landlord and Nesbitt Realty. With increasing reports of real estate scams worldwide, here are some ways you too can avoid being caught up in fraud.
  • Make sure all parties are who they say they are.  Have an out-of-state party provide a photocopy of their driver’s license or passport that has been notarized. If someone alleges to represent an embassy or a large corporation, afford them no less due diligence that you would any other renter or buyer.
    Will Nesbitt
    Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty.
  • Verify signatures. Compare the signature on the real estate contract to other signatures on their driver’s license, passport, the original sales contract, etc.
  • Double-check the documentation. Make sure none of the documents have been altered. Inspect originals whenever possible. Get certified copies from a title company.
  • You select the professionals. Require the out-of-town party to use a real estate professional, attorney, or title company of your choosing.
  • Require a face-to-face meeting. The safest way to ensure that they are who they say they are is to require that they show up at closing.
  • Rely on the professionals. If it all possible, don't do it yourself.  Let a brokerage like Nesbitt Realty handle all the details.
Nesbitt Realty usually charges a percentage of the rents collected. Most landlords find that our fees are lower than other property management firms in Northern Virginia. Every aspect of Nesbitt Realty property manager’s responsibilities will be outlined in a contract signed by both Nesbitt Realty and the landlord. Our property management agreement was written by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors staff attorneys.  This standardized agreement details financial responsibilities and specifies the types of financial reports the landlord can expect.

Our promise to you

Your Nesbitt Realty property manager will stay current on new laws and condo regulations which may be relevant to your situation. Nesbitt Realty Property Management takes a lot of the burden off of owning rental real estate. Call us at (703) 765-0300 to discuss. [Learn more about commitment to excellence in property management now.] Our real estate agents are experts committed to the highest standards in the industry. For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.  
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