Do you need to know more about what to do when you're beginning for home hunting in the competitive Northern Virginia real estate market?
Know that there’s no “best” time to buy real estate in 22202 in Arlington County.
If 530 24th St S is thebest residence in Northern Virginia for you, you don't want to risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market in Arlington County is going. Outside factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a significant difference in an individual house’s price in Arlington. A much bigger factor is the property itself. That's because, every property is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
Trust your gut.
A bit of encouragement is helpful, but it's hard to hear you're own thoughts, if you're taking in advice from many people. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Start with the assumption that no real estate is ever perfect.
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 commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for. I can help you sort out your priorities, and start with touring those homes that meet your needs.
Be prepared to haggle, but don't expect someone to give away real estate.
Just because a home has been sitting for a long time, doesn't mean that the seller is willing to negotiate. Sometimes it means just the opposite.There are other buyers in Arlington and they are looking at the same data. If a home is under-priced, expect it to get bid up.
When you buy a home, you're buy a community.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a home to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
nearby restaurants
proximity to shopping
schools
Plan for the future.
Before you looking for homes, you'll want to:
investigate insurance
to get approved for a mortgage
think about title companies
figure your budget
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. Talk to me if you’d like to learn more about 530 24th St S.
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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.
Do you need to know more about what to do when you're beginning for home hunting in the competitive Northern Virginia real estate market?
Know that there’s no “best” time to buy real estate in 22202 in Arlington County.
If 530 24th St S is thebest residence in Northern Virginia for you, you don't want to risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market in Arlington County is going. Outside factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a significant difference in an individual house’s price in Arlington. A much bigger factor is the property itself. That's because, every property is unique. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
Trust your gut.
A bit of encouragement is helpful, but it's hard to hear you're own thoughts, if you're taking in advice from many people. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Start with the assumption that no real estate is ever perfect.
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 commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for. I can help you sort out your priorities, and start with touring those homes that meet your needs.
Be prepared to haggle, but don't expect someone to give away real estate.
Just because a home has been sitting for a long time, doesn't mean that the seller is willing to negotiate. Sometimes it means just the opposite.There are other buyers in Arlington and they are looking at the same data. If a home is under-priced, expect it to get bid up.
When you buy a home, you're buy a community.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a home to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
