Do you want to know what to do when you're preparing for house hunting in the competitive 22302 in Alexandria real estate market?
Know that there’s no “perfect” time to buy a $750,000 4-bedroom 2-baths colonials-style pied-a-terre in Northern Virginia.
If you find the best choice of place today, you don't want to miss out because you think you can predict what the future will be in the the City of Alexandria housing market. 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 the City of Alexandria. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in Alexandria you're looking at! Each property, each home is unique. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Alexandria might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
Yours is the only opinion that matters.
Of course, everyone likes a little reassurance, but too many ideas from too many people can lead to analysis paralysis. Consider your own needs and wants as a buyer, before you consider advice and desires of people who will not be living in the home.
Every home in Alexandria 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 close to the Metro but far from the school you want.Maybe the home has 4 bedrooms but no garage parking. I can help you sort out your priorities—and perhaps identify a few that you hadn't considered—, then we'll focus in on that which is most important to you.
Sometimes you can negotiate the price, but not always.
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.If you pay too much, relax. I'll put an appraisal contingency in that will allow you to kick-out of the deal at no penalty if the home sales price is too high.
Remember your home is a part of a community.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
- proximity to shopping
- walking/jogging paths
- metro accessibility
Organize yourself now.
Before you shop there are some tasks to take care of. Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
- list your priorities
- consider a moving schedule
- learn more about home inspections
- think about title companies
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. Connect with me if you’d like to learn more about 1617 Crestwood Dr.
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Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $4,536 || MLS: AX10230487
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