The perfect agent isn't necessarily born in Alexandria, and isn't necessarily born in 22314 in the City of Alexandria. The ideal real estate pro for you is one who listens to you, and helps point out the benefits as well as the flaws of fascinating residences.
Each buyer has unique needs. Some home shoppers need 4 bedrooms. Some purchasers have credit issues. Some home buyers need help selling their current home in addition to buying a new townhouse. Just as buyer clients have different needs, Realtors have different levels of patience and levels of patience.
Here's a a couple of ideas to assist you choose the right real estate agent for you when you're buying a townhouse like 401 Princess St #404 N Royal with 2,964 sqft of living space in Alexandria:
Check out agent referrals. — I like Angie’s List because I know that Angie’s List voice verifies each review. You can also see if the agent or brokerage has any awards for client satisfaction.
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Interview several Realtors — I once saw a statistic that 84% of buyers in Northern Virginia choose the first real estate pro they contact. This means one of two things. Either most people are choosing wisely the first time, or they're just rushing into things without considering the choices. Probably a little of both.The Realtor should have time to interface to you. If you pick the most popular agent in the City of Alexandria, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that agent.
Your Realtor should never have an irritating personality. — You will probably be working with your real estate professional anywhere from 2 to 12 months, so it helps to get along with them. Professional expertise is an important criterion when choosing a real estate pro in the City of Alexandria.
Ask the real estate agent his/her process for finding townhouses. — When picking a agent, ask how they find townhouses. Some real estate pros have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s ideal for your Realtor. So make sure the agent is willing to search high and low to find the best choice of property for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Find out more about your representation agreement. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific place. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. Some representation agreements describe hidden administrative fees of $500 to $1000 that you must pay at closing. (Our does not.) It doesn't hurt to have a legal counselor take a look at your representation agreement, but usually that's not necessary. The document is pretty straight forward.
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Julie Nesbitt is an ABR who has served buyers in some of Alexandria’s most exclusive neighborhoods. She is a top producing agent who has listed and sold property in Northern Virginia. In addition to helping folks buy, sell and rent property in Northern Virginia, Julie is the primary administrator of the property management services performed by Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. Call Julie at (703)765-0300.
The perfect agent isn't necessarily born in Alexandria, and isn't necessarily born in 22314 in the City of Alexandria. The ideal real estate pro for you is one who listens to you, and helps point out the benefits as well as the flaws of fascinating residences.
Each buyer has unique needs. Some home shoppers need 4 bedrooms. Some purchasers have credit issues. Some home buyers need help selling their current home in addition to buying a new townhouse. Just as buyer clients have different needs, Realtors have different levels of patience and levels of patience.
Here's a a couple of ideas to assist you choose the right real estate agent for you when you're buying a townhouse like 401 Princess St #404 N Royal with 2,964 sqft of living space in Alexandria:
