Do you want to learn what to do to prepare for home evaluation in the tough 22066 real estate market?
Know that there’s no “most suitable” time to buy a $2,000,000 home in 22066 in Fairfax County.
If you find the most compatible sprawling house today, you don't want to miss out because you think you can guess a trend in the future of Fairfax County real estate. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in 22066. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual real estate at hand. That's because, every property 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.
The most important opinion is your opinion.
Of course, everyone likes a little reassurance, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Concentrate on your desires, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Accept that there are no perfect houses in Fairfax County.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The living room may be perfect, but the bathroom needs an update.Maybe you really wanted more than 6 full-baths. I can help you sort out your priorities—and perhaps identify a few that you hadn't considered—, and focus on properties in 22066 that fit your specified criteria.
You will never negotiate a super-deal in Great Falls, Virginia.
Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.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.
When you're buying a house like 356 Springvale Rd, you're also buying a neighborhood like Birnham Wood.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a home to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
convenience
access to amenities,
views
Make preparations before you hunt for homes.
Before you looking for homes, you'll want to:
figure your budget
investigate insurance
consider a moving schedule
learn more about home inspections
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. Call me if you’d like to learn more about 356 Springvale Rd.
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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.
Know that there’s no “most suitable” time to buy a $2,000,000 home in 22066 in Fairfax County.
If you find the most compatible sprawling house today, you don't want to miss out because you think you can guess a trend in the future of Fairfax County real estate. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in 22066. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual real estate at hand. That's because, every property 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.
The most important opinion is your opinion.
Of course, everyone likes a little reassurance, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Concentrate on your desires, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Accept that there are no perfect houses in Fairfax County.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The living room may be perfect, but the bathroom needs an update.Maybe you really wanted more than 6 full-baths. I can help you sort out your priorities—and perhaps identify a few that you hadn't considered—, and focus on properties in 22066 that fit your specified criteria.
You will never negotiate a super-deal in Great Falls, Virginia.
Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.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.
When you're buying a house like 356 Springvale Rd, you're also buying a neighborhood like Birnham Wood.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a home to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
