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Are you ready to learn how to get ready for home hunting in the competitive local real estate market?

Know that there’s no “perfect” time to acquire a home in 22310 in Fairfax County. If you find the ideal home today, you don't want to miss out because you believe you can predict where the interest rates are going in Alexandria tomorrow. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual home’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual real estate you're looking at. Every single property in Alexandria is distinct. So, opportunities missed today could be gone forever. It doesn't matter what other people like. A bit of encouragement is helpful, but you can confuse the desires of others, for your own needs and wants. Concentrate on your desires, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.

Every home in 22310 requires some sort of compromise. There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The association doesn't have enough amenities, but the association fee is low.Maybe the home has 3 bedrooms but no garage parking. Organize your priorities, and start with homes that meet your basic requirements.

Don't negotiate yourself out of your ideal home. Fairfax County has some of the savviest home sellers in the country. They are well-coached and well-informed. There are other buyers in Alexandria 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 house, you're also 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
access to public transportation
community activities

Plan ahead. Before you looking for homes, you'll want to:

learn more about home inspections
list your priorities
think about title companies
select a Realtor

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 5809 Piedmont Dr.

Charming & updated two level rambler on secluded & wooded cul de sac. Very well maintained. Artisanally refinished original hardwood floors throughout the main level. New carpet and tile on lower level. Spacious kitchen has granite & new SS … [Read more]

Price: $529,000 : 5809 Piedmont Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310 || Beds: 3 || Baths: 3 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 1,385 || Days On Market: 6 || || Brookland Estates || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $2,728 || MLS: FX10186986