How To Ready Yourself For 1-BR 1 BA Mid-Rise Condo Hunting In McLean, Virginia

Will Nesbitt Do you need to know more about what to do when you're preparing for home hunting in the tough 22102 in Fairfax County real estate market? Photo of 1645 International Dr #122 Know that there’s no “best” time to purchase a $300,000 1-bedroom 1-baths mid-rise condo in 22102 in McLean. If you find the great home now, you don't want to risk losing it because you think you can predict where the housing market in Fairfax County is going. Elements like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual mid-rise condo’s price in Fairfax County. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the property itself. Every single property in Fairfax County is unique. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Fairfax County might never be on the market again in your lifetime. Photo of 1645 International Dr #122 The important opinion is your opinion. It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but it's hard to hear you're own thoughts, if you're taking in advice from many people. Concentrate on your own desires, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home. Photo of 1645 International Dr #122 There is no such thing as a perfect purchase in Fairfax County. There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe you love the kitchen, but hate Contemporary homes. It's close to the Beltway, but far from your work. I'll help you separate what you want from what you need, and start by shopping those homes that meet your requirements. Photo of 1645 International Dr #122 Sometimes you can negotiate the price, but not always. Just because a home has been sitting for a long time, doesn't mean that the seller is willing to negotiate. Sometimes it means just the opposite.McLean is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information. Photo of 1645 International Dr #122 When you're buying a mid-rise condo, you're buying a neighborhood. Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a home to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
  • waterfront or waterview
  • walking/jogging paths
  • commute and traffic
Photo of 1645 International Dr #122 Prepare now. Don't shop for homes before you:
  • list your priorities
  • figure your budget
  • learn more about home inspections
  • 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 1645 International Dr #122. Photo of 1645 International Dr #122
1645 International Dr #122, McLean 22102

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Price: $300,000 : 1645 International Dr #122, McLean, VA 22102 || Beds: 1 || Baths: 1 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 753 || Days On Market: 1 || || Lillian Court At Tysons || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $1,034 || MLS: FX10180883 Photo of 1645 International Dr #122
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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.