Information About Selecting A Local Real Estate Pro In Fairfax County

Photo of 10807 Piney Pond Dr Your best choice in 22066 in Fairfax County is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job, and might not be a local. The right licensed real estate adviser can think creatively to make the deal happen,  and gets real estate on the market in 22066 in Fairfax County. Each buyer has individual needs. Some buyers can can only afford $1,138,100 while others are willing to pay $1,257,900 for the same house. Some property hunters have credit issues. Some home hunters have a large down-payment. In the same way that every property seeker shopping in Fairfax County is different, licensed real estate advisers have different patience and areas of focus. Here's my bits of advice for hunting for the right Realtor for you when you're buying a residence like 10807 Piney Pond Dr with 3 bedrooms:
  1. Will Nesbitt
    Will Nesbitt, Principal Broker at Nesbitt Realty
    1. Check out real estate 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.
    2. Interview several real estate professionals — There is no one-size-fits-all. I know that I'm not the agent for every property seeker. You sometimes need to see the pied-a-terre you don't want to buy to feel comfortable with the home you will buy. It's the same with Realtors.
    3. It's important that you get along well with your Realtor. — You want a good listener and a real estate professional this isn't eager to the point of desperation. You want a Realtor that “gets you”.
    4. Find out how each Realtor identifies properties. — When picking a agent, ask how they search for houses. Some real estate pros have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s right for you, not what’s most suitable for your licensed real estate adviser. So make sure the agent is willing to search high and low to find the dream home for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
    5. Learn more about the representation agreement presented to you. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific property. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. A representation agreement describes the agent's responsibilities and your obligations when a real estate agent shows you a house in Fairfax County. Some representation agreements describe a rebate paid to the home buyer at closing. (Nesbitt Realty offers rebates.) You'll want to read the fine print to make sure that this rebate isn't pulled away at the last minute.
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Will Nesbitt

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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.