Are you ready to learn what to do when you're preparing for 2-bedroom Traditional-style property hunting in the tough Alexandria real estate market?
Be advised that there is no perfect time to pick up a place in 22302.
If 1726 Preston Rd is the best mid 20th-century pied-a-terre in 22302 for you, don’t risk losing it because you believe you can predict where the interest rates are going in Alexandria tomorrow. Things like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual row house’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in the City of Alexandria where you're shopping! Every single property in Alexandria is distinct. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
Don't confuse yourself with too many opinions.
Everyone likes a little reassurance from friends or relatives, but divergent ideas might not be compatible in an actual home purchase. Give the most weight to your own needs and wants.
Every home in the City of 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. The roof is great, but the windows need to be replaced.It's close to the Beltway, but far from your work. We'll prioritize a list of needs and wants, and focus in on things that are most important to you.
Don't expect that to negotiate too much in 22302.
There are other buyers in Alexandria and they are looking at the same data. If a home is under-priced, expect it to get bid up.Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.
When you're buying a home, you're buying a community.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
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commute and traffic
views
parks
Plan for the future.
Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
figure your budget
investigate insurance
learn more about home inspections
list your priorities
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 1726 Preston Rd.
1726 Preston Rd, Alexandria VA 22302 || $309,000
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.
Be advised that there is no perfect time to pick up a place in 22302.
If 1726 Preston Rd is the best mid 20th-century pied-a-terre in 22302 for you, don’t risk losing it because you believe you can predict where the interest rates are going in Alexandria tomorrow. Things like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual row house’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in the City of Alexandria where you're shopping! Every single property in Alexandria is distinct. So, an opportunity missed today could be gone forever.
Don't confuse yourself with too many opinions.
Everyone likes a little reassurance from friends or relatives, but divergent ideas might not be compatible in an actual home purchase. Give the most weight to your own needs and wants.
Every home in the City of 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. The roof is great, but the windows need to be replaced.It's close to the Beltway, but far from your work. We'll prioritize a list of needs and wants, and focus in on things that are most important to you.
Don't expect that to negotiate too much in 22302.
There are other buyers in Alexandria and they are looking at the same data. If a home is under-priced, expect it to get bid up.Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.
When you're buying a home, you're buying a community.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
1726 Preston Rd, Alexandria VA 22302 || $309,000
