your agent Nora Yelland
It's easy to find a real estate agent. Put an ad on Craigslist and wait for the phone to ring. The question is, how do you find a good real estate agent?
You can start with Internet. An agent that has a good web presence (like this website) will likely have what you need to market your property. If you're thinking of selling Reston, take a look at how much of our website is devoted to Reston and properties for sale in Reston. Nesbitt Realty posts every property for sale in Reston as soon as it's available. Nesbitt Realty is located at 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 2000, Reston, VA 20190. Call Nora Yelland to learn more about us!
Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. -Tony Robbins
What To Ask A Real Estate Agent
1. When you call the agents - and it's best to call several - you want to verify that they do have experience selling properties like yours. Nora has more than a dozen years of experience selling in Reston and around Northern VA.
2. Ask what they do to market a property. Can your agent place an ad and put your home in the multiple listings? Do they have existing leads - people looking for properties like yours? Do they let other agents know about your property? Nesbitt Realty has the expertise to market your home!
3. Do they show their listings very often? Many agents just list real estate for sale and let others sell it for them. It's more profitable for them, but not for you. If they are a good salesperson, you want them to be going through the house with potential buyers.
4. Do they do their own closings? Again, it may be better for them to delegate this part of the process, but it isn't better for you. You want the same person to be there through the whole process. You want one person to call. Things go wrong all the time in real estate, so don't complicate it further by having more people involved.
Some real estate agents will probably argue these points. That's okay, but be aware that there are other things they won't tell you too.
Also understand that when you see ads for homes for sale, and they don't have prices, it is a prospecting technique. When that buyer looking for a $100,000 home calls on your $300,000 home, the agent isn't going to make him able to afford your home. The whole point was to get him to call so he could sell him ANY home. Meanwhile, other potential buyers for your home skipped over the ad - there are enough homes WITH prices to look at (insist that ads for your property have the price listed).
Trust your intuition when choosing an agent. If you don't feel comfortable with an agent, it's possible potential buyers won't either. And ask the right questions. You don't just want to find a real estate agent you like. You want to find the right agent for your property.
Properties in Reston
Welcome to 12008 Whip Road. This is a great opportunity to own an all-brick contemporary with a one-car detached garage on a 1/2-acre lot, backing to trees and parkland in sought-after South Reston! This home is being sold AS-IS. It offers a beautiful lot, great location, all brick, three levels, and hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, family room and all 4 bedrooms. Newer Traco windows. Newer Andersen sliding glass doors. Roof and cedar shakes (2016). Newer front-loading washer and dryer. Offer submission deadline is Monday, April 29 at noon. Seller reserves the right to accept an offer prior to the deadline. [Reston - $700,000]
Situated in a prime location, this beautiful 2-bedroom 2-bath condo has it all! The bright and open living room/dining room combo provides ample space for gathering and entertainment. The spacious kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances that were all renewed in 2018. Master bedroom and second bedroom both comprise of large walking closets with plenty of storage. Step into the private balcony surrounded by trees for your morning coffee or afternoon drinks. Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the unit was placed in 2020. Additional updates include a new AC unit in 2021 and new water heater in 2017. Enjoy all the amenities Reston has to offer including parks, lakes, swimming pools, volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, walking trails, biking trails, and more. Just walk to the North Point Shopping Center for a quick outing or enjoy the shops and restaurants in Reston Town Center only 2 miles away. This conveniently located condo is close to all major roads and only 3 miles away from Wiehle-Reston metro station. [North Point Villas - $413,000]
Rarely available 2-car garage townhome in the Timberview Cluster! The pièce de résistance of this gorgeous home is the newly renovated kitchen finished to perfection and built for entertaining friends and family. This exquisite kitchen features tons of storage, a professional Dacor 48", 6-burner gas range, Samsung smart refrigerator, concrete & quartz counters, under cabinet lighting, center island (with hidden outlets) plus a breakfast bar and space for a small table in the bay window bump out. For even more wow-factor, there is a solarium off of the living room where you'll feel surrounded by nature while enjoying the comforts of a temperature controlled space. Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level extend to the second level where you'll find two large bedrooms each with ensuite bathrooms, the laundry closet and additional area that would be great for a reading nook. The expansive primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, renovated bathroom with a huge walk-in shower and expansive double vanity. The second bedroom features a vaulted ceiling and double dormer windows with built-in storage benches. In the fully finished, walkout basement you'll find the third bedroom, second gas fireplace, third full bathroom, a kitchenette, family room and second gas fireplace. Step outside and lounge on your private patio while relaxing to the sounds of the abundant bird life. Additional features include a brand new 70 gallon hot water heater, plenty of extra storage in the 2-car garage upgraded with a 220v outlet, a Tesla charger and an epoxy coated floor.
The quiet, cul-de-sac location of this home is within walking distance to the North Point Center Village, community tennis courts, pool and picnic area. Not to mention miles of walking/bike paths that Reston is known for are accessible within minutes. You'll be less than 10 minutes to the Silver line Metro and Reston Town Center, and about 20 minutes to Dulles Airport. Don't forget about the Reston Farmer's Market at Lake Anne every Saturday April-Dec.
Open House Sunday, 4/28 from 2-4pm. [Timberview - $925,000]
No stone has been unturned with this home, its a showstopper and will please all from empty nesters to families alike. Newer features adorn the exterior with new windows, roof, siding, garage doors, and over $80,000 in rear patio, landscaping, and irrigation.
Inside you're greeted by a welcoming foyer, and gleaming hardwoods throughout the main floor. The large dining room with chair rail give a formal dining option while the eat in kitchen flows seamlessly from the patio across the open concept kitchen with breakfast bar into the family room with cozy fireplace. Sliding doors tie the kitchen to the NEW techno-block patio with built in gas grill and refrigerator, and another set of large sliding doors tie in the family room to the deck, elevated perfectly off the rear yard. The front living room gives a private TV option as well as office area separated by a sliding barn door design for privacy. Elevator access on ALL 3 levels and a back up generator give you assurance of whole house livability no matter the weather or if there is a power outage in neighborhood. No wet basements here as there was a Sump and waterproofing has been done by NV Waterproofing, Elevator and generator serviced annually!
This is house exudes love and comfort that is unmatched in the market. Located just 7 doors away from sought after Fox Mill Woods Swim and Tennis Club, there are sidewalks that neatly tie in and give safe passage to it as well as Crossfield Elementary as well as acres of fun filled paths in Fred Crabtree Park. [Fox Mill Woods - $1,050,000]
Discover this lovingly maintained and cherished home nestled in the highly desirable Deer Forest neighborhood of North Reston. This property presents an exceptional opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Boasting four spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an unfinished basement primed for your personal touch, this home invites creativity and customization. Nature enthusiasts will revel in the tranquility of the private deck, offering serene views of lush trees and blooming flora. Ideally situated near the North Point Shopping Center, pools, trails, playgrounds, Reston Town Center, metros, and an array of amenities, this residence promises a lifestyle of convenience and leisure. New updated lighting, bathroom vanity mirrors as well as new carpet on 4/19-4/20. Professional photos 4/23. Should be active mid-day on 4/24. Seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time. [Deer Forest - $887,000]
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.
