Do you want to learn where to begin garden-style condo comparison in the merciless Alexandria, Virginia real estate market?
Understand that there is no “right” time to buy.
If you find the right abode today, don’t risk losing it because you think you can guess a trend in the future of Alexandria real estate! Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual home’s price in Alexandria. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual real estate involved! Each property, each home is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
Don't confuse yourself with too many opinions.
Of course, everyone likes a little reassurance, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in the home.
Every home in 22314 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 commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for.If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. Make a list of your top priorities, and focus on properties in 22314 that fit your specified criteria.
You will never negotiate a super-deal in Alexandria, Virginia.
the City of Alexandria has some of the savviest home sellers in the country. They are well-coached and well-informed. Your home is more than a simple investment. It's your home. It's more important to get the right home than the right price.
When you're buying a home, 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:
community activities
access to amenities,
privacy
Formulate your plan.
Before you shop there are some tasks to take care of. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
learn more about home inspections
figure your budget
think about title companies
consider a moving schedule
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. Email me if you’d like to learn more about 128 Roberts Ln #201.
128 Roberts Ln #201, Alexandria VA 22314 || $368,000
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.
Understand that there is no “right” time to buy.
If you find the right abode today, don’t risk losing it because you think you can guess a trend in the future of Alexandria real estate! Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual home’s price in Alexandria. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual real estate involved! Each property, each home is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
Don't confuse yourself with too many opinions.
Of course, everyone likes a little reassurance, but too many ideas from too many people will make it much harder to make a decision. Focus on the wants and needs of the people who will actually be living in the home.
Every home in 22314 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 commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for.If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. Make a list of your top priorities, and focus on properties in 22314 that fit your specified criteria.
You will never negotiate a super-deal in Alexandria, Virginia.
the City of Alexandria has some of the savviest home sellers in the country. They are well-coached and well-informed. Your home is more than a simple investment. It's your home. It's more important to get the right home than the right price.
When you're buying a home, 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:
Formulate your plan.
Before you shop there are some tasks to take care of. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
128 Roberts Ln #201, Alexandria VA 22314 || $368,000
