The Easy Way to Sell Your Home in Kingstowne

It is not pleasant when you want to sell home in Kingstowne but nobody is interested in. Selling a home need not difficult. Part of selling your home is helping other prospective buyers understanding the home-sweet-home experience you had. But part of selling your home is understanding the product that you're providing to a hungry market. Home sellers are providing a home, but they're also selling a marketable commodity, a money-generating investment, real estate.
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The first thing a home seller needs to do when selling is to cut off your personal attachment to the home.  Once it's on the market, it's no longer your home, it's a product for sale. Like any product for sale, the property must be ready for others to see and in time, they’ll consider buying it. In Kingstowne, most people are not searching for mansions. Kingtowne home buyers might consider the size more important if they have a large family, but most probably they’ll look for the comfort and homey feeling it brings. In selling a home, remember to restore its best features – just like the way it looked when you first stepped in. You should remove all posters and frames of photos and de-personalize before selling a home and presenting it to prospective buyers. Make sure you have walkthrough to see if all personal memorabilia has been removed. Then try to see the parts of your home that need some re-conditioning. All the clutter should be removed too as it is also a major step in selling a home. Sadly though, this part is also the hardest to do for homeowners as they have become emotionally attached to it. On the part of the buyer, seeing clutter is a very negative thing that will drive them away from the idea of buying. In selling a home, highlight all spacious area of the house and clear away all visible clutter. Kingstowne buyers might not be looking for a mansion but they're also not looking for a condo stuffed to the brim reminding they that they won't have enough space for everything they had in their house in Texas. In selling a home, you will most likely meet three types of Realtors. Realtor Type #1 will present and come up with prices much lower than what you’ve estimated. They goal is to list it for less than it's worth so it sells quickly. Realtor Type #2 perfectly agrees and matches with how much value you are expecting to get, or sometimes they may even declare a higher value. The second type of Realtor desperately wants the listing and they're not being realistic with you.  Lastly, Nesbitt Realty's agents try to give you a clear-eyed sober valuation of your home based upon actual sales in your neighborhood.  We'll share out data with you. Study our Competitive Market Analysis and ask us questions before you make a decision. Check out what others are saying about your competition. In other works, check the remarks of other Realtors about Kingstowne properties to see how your home stacks up.  For example:

Nestled in the lively heart of Kingstowne, this enchanting three-level stone front townhouse marries luxury with cozy living. The welcoming foyer on the entry level ushers you into a tastefully appointed family room, featuring a warm gas fireplace and offering direct access to a fenced yard with patio—perfect for private outdoor enjoyment or hosting gatherings. The main level offers an open-plan living and dining area awaits, awash with natural light, crafting the perfect ambiance for both entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, replete with extensive cabinetry, a handy pantry, and a breakfast bar and area for all to gather around the table. The kitchen opens up to the deck, inviting serene mornings or tranquil evenings outdoors. The upper level is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind, housing three bedrooms. The primary bedroom is spaciously welcoming, offering a peaceful retreat at day’s end. Meanwhile, the two additional bedrooms, are imbued with charm and warmth, making them perfect for family, guests, or a home office. The luxurious primary bath, complete with a jet Jacuzzi tub, promises relaxation, while a full hall bath caters to the other bedrooms, ensuring convenience and privacy. The upper level also boasts the practical addition of laundry facilities, adding to the home's overall functionality. This residence is situated in the coveted Kingstowne area, mere moments from an array of dining and shopping options. With easy access to major highways and quick metro access, it combines suburban calm with the convenience of urban living. This isn't just a house; it's a home waiting to be filled with new memories, offering a unique blend of sophistication, warmth, and convenience. Seize the opportunity to make this captivating Kingstowne gem your own. [5939 Kirkcaldy Ln, Alexandria, VA]

Welcome to 6551 Grange Lane, #202. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground-level Cape Cod model with lots of upgrades located next to the lake in the desirable Chancery of Kingstowne. Lots of windows and 9-ft ceilings throughout make this home bright and cheerful. Wide-plank floors flow through the open floorplan. An extensive molding package gives it an elegant feel and the laundry/storage room adds convenience. Having both bedrooms and baths on opposite sides provides an added sense of privacy. The kitchen has tile floors with a decorative inset, granite counters, stainless appliances, classy backsplash and additional cabinetry. A classic gas fireplace with marble surround book-ended by custom shelving anchors the family room. Step through the sliding glass door to the nice patio and enjoy the lovely spring weather. Light coming in from two sides and a door to the patio distinguish the owner's suite whose bath features a separate tub and shower. This excellent condo comes with all the amenities of Kingstowne and is super-close to Metro, all commuter routes, two town centers and a quick hop to Old Town Alexandria [6551 Grange Ln #202, Alexandria, VA]

A must see! Fresh paint throughout, new carpet on stairs and in basement and newer appliances. Main level includes hardwood floors, a half bath, spacious living/dining combo, kitchen w/ pantry and expanded breakfast area with skylights and fireplace. Plenty of kitchen cabinet and counter space. French doors off breakfast area open up to rear deck. Upper level has 3 bedrooms, walk in closet and 2 full baths. Lower level has additional den/office space, large rec room with tall cabinets for storage, full bath, extra unfinished storage space and laundry. Walkout to a lower level deck, small fenced yard with gate. Alarm system available at tenant's cost. The amenities include community pool, bike trails, jog/walk paths playground/tot lots. Great location in Kingstowne with numerous restaurants and retail stores. Springfield Town Center and Springfield Metro is within a few miles. Huntington Metro is also an option. Easy access to the beltway. [6102 Joust Ln, Alexandria, VA]

A last tip for selling your home is to take action now! Review your plans, pair up with the right Realtor, and in just a short time you will feel much more comfortable in buying and selling real estate. Nowadays, home buyers are having more choice about the homes they will buy. In the real estate market, competition is tough now to find a buyer that sees the potential in a home that needs a little work, without substantially lowering your asking price. There is a reason why you cannot get a fair price. In many cases buyers expect your home to be in 'move-in' condition before parting with their money. They see new carpets and freshly painted walls in showrooms and are judging your home with the same measuring stick. It changes what people are willing to pay. You receive offers subject to negotiations - meaning you have more work to do before the sale takes place. Others may simply try to give you a ridiculously low offer if they buy 'as-is'. If you have pressing circumstances that mean you cannot do the work or cannot afford the time it would take to have the work done you may take one of these offers, losing thousands of dollars of value just because it was the best offer on the table. Real estate investors know the market you are selling in. They are not put off by stains on the carpets, fading paint or any of the other typical wear and tear that comes with lived-in homes. You can find real estate investors who will take on all of the hassle of cleaning and prepping your home for new buyers - all the while taking over your payments so you don't have to wait for the closing before moving on. You save yourself the hassle of finding a buyer that's willing to give you a fair price for your home while also being relieved of the work involved to make it look what its worth. This can be very important when a move needs to be made right away but you simply don't have the time or ability to fix things up. Ask about how Nesbitt Realty can sell your home in Kingstowne on the date you choose, giving you a fair price and doing the fixing up for you! We can arrange for contractors to get paid at the time of closing. Ultimately the market will set the price, not the Realtor. Remember that an investor is a buyer - you will not be paying them to list your property, they will be purchasing it from you or taking over the payments until a buyer is ready to purchase. You will not pay commission fees and other usual closing costs - you just sell your home. Have your home evaluated and find out the process involved - its easier than you think!

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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.