Do you want to know what to do to prepare for home hunting in the competitive local real estate market?
Know that no real estate professional knows the “best” time for you to buy.
If you find the best choice of Split Foyer home today, you don't want to risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market in Alexandria is going. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly 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 real estate at hand. That's because of the unique nature of real estate. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in the City of Alexandria might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
It doesn't matter what other people like.
Everyone likes a little reassurance from friends or relatives, but too much input can actually confuse you rather than enlighten you. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Accept that no house is ever perfect.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The association doesn't have enough amenities, but the association fee is low.It's close to the Beltway, but far from your work. I can help you sort out your priorities, and focus on properties in the City of Alexandria that fit your specified criteria.
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. We have a very efficient real estate market in the City of Alexandria and most homes will trade for about what they are worth. There are very few properties that sell for more or less than the appraised value.
Remember your home's value is wrapped up in it's location.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
how close the neighborhood is to friends and family
commute and traffic
access to amenities,
Plan ahead.
Before you looking for homes, you'll want to:
investigate insurance
select a Realtor
consider a moving schedule
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. Get in touch with me if you’d like to learn more about 5127 Holmes Run Pkwy.
This light-filled spacious split foyer home in sought-after Seminary Valley will impress! 2500 sf, high ceilings, wood flrs, large kitchen w/ island, sun room, big yard +deck. 3 bedrms and 2 full baths on upper lvl, lower lvl w/ 3 bedrms, bonus ... [Read more]
Price: $699,000 : 5127 Holmes Run Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22304
|| Beds: 6 || Baths: 3 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 1,250 || Days On Market: 10 ||
|| Seminary Valley || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $4,130 || MLS: AX10247909
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.
Know that no real estate professional knows the “best” time for you to buy.
If you find the best choice of Split Foyer home today, you don't want to risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market in Alexandria is going. Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly 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 real estate at hand. That's because of the unique nature of real estate. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in the City of Alexandria might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
It doesn't matter what other people like.
Everyone likes a little reassurance from friends or relatives, but too much input can actually confuse you rather than enlighten you. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Accept that no house is ever perfect.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The association doesn't have enough amenities, but the association fee is low.It's close to the Beltway, but far from your work. I can help you sort out your priorities, and focus on properties in the City of Alexandria that fit your specified criteria.
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. We have a very efficient real estate market in the City of Alexandria and most homes will trade for about what they are worth. There are very few properties that sell for more or less than the appraised value.
Remember your home's value is wrapped up in it's location.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
Plan ahead.
Before you looking for homes, you'll want to:
