Advice On Selecting A Northern Virginia Real Estate Pro In Fairfax County

Photo of 6000 Southward Way The most compatible real estate agent in Fairfax County for you is not necessarily the one with the most years on the job, and probably isn't a pushy individual. The ideal licensed real estate adviser understands your needs,  and wants to work hard to find you the house of your dreams. Photo of 6000 Southward Way Here's my guidance for choosing the ideal Realtor for you when you're purchasing a home with 3 bedrooms in Fairfax County:
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    1. Check out real estate pro referrals. — I like Angie’s List because I know that Angie’s List voice verifies each review. You can also see if the agent or brokerage has any awards for client satisfactionPhoto of 6000 Southward Way
    2. Speak with a few agents — There is no one-size-fits-all. I know that I'm not the Realtor for every buyer client. The Realtor should have time to chat to you. If you pick the most popular Realtor in Fairfax County, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that real estate pro.
    3. Your Realtor should never have an irritating personality. — You want a agent that “gets you”. You don't want to have to explain the same thoughts and ideas over and over.
    4. Ask the licensed real estate adviser his/her process for finding houses in Alexandria. — When selecting a real estate agent, ask how they identify properties. Some real estate pros have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s most suitable for you, not what’s most suitable for your agent. So make sure the real estate agent is willing to search high and low to find the right residence for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
    5. Find out more about your representation agreement. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific home. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. It doesn't hurt to have a legal counselor take a look at your representation agreement, but usually that's not necessary. The document is pretty straight forward. A representation agreement describes the agent's responsibilities and your obligations when a real estate agent shows you a property in Fairfax County.
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Will Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt
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Will Nesbitt

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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.