Do you want to know how to lay the groundwork for home hunting in the tough Chantilly, Virginia real estate market?
You should understand that there is no “most suitable” time to buy.
If 4707 Lewis Woods Ct is the perfect $799,900 dwelling in Chantilly, Virginia for you, don't take the chance of losing out because you’re trying to guess where the interest rates are going in Fairfax County. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in Fairfax County. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in Chantilly you're looking at. Every single property in Fairfax County is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
The important opinion is your opinion.
Everyone likes a little reassurance from friends or relatives, but too many comments can make it hard to hear your own thoughts. Give the most weight to your own needs and wants as well as the needs and wants of others who will be living in (or paying for) the home.
Every home in 20151 requires some sort of compromise.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe it's picture perfect, but with a price that is painful.The living room may be perfect, but the bathroom needs an update. Organize your needs and wants, and then focus on what you must have. Anything beyond what you absolutely must have is a win.
You're buying a home, not a car.
Chantilly is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.Fairfax County has some of the savviest home sellers in the country. They are well-coached and well-informed.
When you're buying a house like 4707 Lewis Woods Ct, you're also buying a neighborhood like Sutton Oaks.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
convenience
walking/jogging paths
privacy
Prepare now.
Before you shop there are some tasks to take care of. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
investigate insurance
think about title companies
figure your budget
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. Reach out to me if you’d like to learn more about 4707 Lewis Woods Ct.
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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.
You should understand that there is no “most suitable” time to buy.
If 4707 Lewis Woods Ct is the perfect $799,900 dwelling in Chantilly, Virginia for you, don't take the chance of losing out because you’re trying to guess where the interest rates are going in Fairfax County. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in Fairfax County. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in Chantilly you're looking at. Every single property in Fairfax County is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
The important opinion is your opinion.
Everyone likes a little reassurance from friends or relatives, but too many comments can make it hard to hear your own thoughts. Give the most weight to your own needs and wants as well as the needs and wants of others who will be living in (or paying for) the home.
Every home in 20151 requires some sort of compromise.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe it's picture perfect, but with a price that is painful.The living room may be perfect, but the bathroom needs an update. Organize your needs and wants, and then focus on what you must have. Anything beyond what you absolutely must have is a win.
You're buying a home, not a car.
Chantilly is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.Fairfax County has some of the savviest home sellers in the country. They are well-coached and well-informed.
When you're buying a house like 4707 Lewis Woods Ct, you're also buying a neighborhood like Sutton Oaks.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
