Are you ready to learn how to lay the groundwork for home shopping in the merciless Fairfax County real estate market?
Understand that you can't know the “great” time to buy.
If you find the right pied-a-terre in 22150 today, you don't want to risk losing it because you think you can predict where the housing market in 22150 is going. Elements like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in Springfield. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual real estate involved! That's because all real estate is unique. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Springfield might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
The only opinion that matters . . . is yours.
A bit of encouragement is helpful, but too much input can actually confuse you rather than enlighten you. Focus on the needs of the people who will actually be living in the home.
You'll never find a home that doesn't require a compromise.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for.Maybe the home has 4 bedrooms but no garage parking. Make a list of your top priorities, and focus on properties in Springfield that fit your specified criteria.
Don't negotiate yourself out of your ideal home.
We have a very efficient real estate market in Fairfax County and most homes will trade for about what they are worth. There are very few properties that sell for more or less than the appraised value.There are other buyers in Springfield and they are looking at the same data. If a home is under-priced, expect it to get bid up.
When you're buying a home, you're buying a community.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
- access to amenities,
- schools
- commute and traffic
Prepare in advance.
Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
- to get approved for a mortgage
- think about title companies
- list your priorities
- investigate insurance
I can help with the purchase process. Even if you just need to talk to learn more about how to go forward, please don’t hesitate to call. Contact me if you’d like to learn more about 7106 Calamo St.
RENOVATED & MOVE_IN READY. PRIME LOCATION CLOSE TO NATL GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE, FT.BELVOIR SHOPPING & MAJOR HWYS IN PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD! ALL-BRICK RAMBLER, OVER 1/3 ACRE CORNER LOT, LARGE BACKYARD BACKED TO WOODS. NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS … [Read more]
Price: $489,999 : 7106 Calamo St, Springfield, VA
22150
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Beds: 4 ||
Baths: 2 ||
Half-Baths: 0 ||
Living Area: 0 ||
Days On Market: 7 ||
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Springvale ||
Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $2,412 || MLS: FX10148970
