Do you want to know what to do when you're preparing for home hunting in the tough 22315 in Alexandria real estate market?
Know that there’s no “ideal” time to pick up real estate in 22315 in Fairfax County.
If you find the best choice of mid-market house today, don’t risk losing it because you think you can predict where the housing market in Fairfax County is going. Elements like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in Fairfax County. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in Alexandria where you're shopping. That's because all real estate 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.
Don't poll the village for opinions.
It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but divergent ideas might not be compatible in an actual home purchase. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't 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. The association provides all utilities but the association fee is high.If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. Organize your needs and wants, and start by shopping those homes that meet your requirements.
You can't negotiate a super-deal in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information. We have a very efficient real estate market in Fairfax County 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.
When you buy a home, you're buy 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:
noise level
resalability
privacy
Organize yourself now.
When you find the home you want, you should have already:
list your priorities
think about title companies
investigate insurance
learn more about home inspections
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. Phone me if you’d like to learn more about 6841 Rolling Creek Way.
Brick front 4BR/3.5BA home w/main lvl wood floors, curved staircase and dramatic tray ceiling in LR! Gourmet KIT boasts granite counters, SS appliances and island. Upper lvl features large, sun-drenched MBR w/sitting area, MBA w/soaking tub and ... [Read more]
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 there’s no “ideal” time to pick up real estate in 22315 in Fairfax County.
If you find the best choice of mid-market house today, don’t risk losing it because you think you can predict where the housing market in Fairfax County is going. Elements like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in Fairfax County. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual neighborhood in Alexandria where you're shopping. That's because all real estate 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.
Don't poll the village for opinions.
It's nice to have some support when you're making a big decision, but divergent ideas might not be compatible in an actual home purchase. Concentrate on your needs and wants, and not the needs and wants of people who won't 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. The association provides all utilities but the association fee is high.If it’s in the right location, the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. Organize your needs and wants, and start by shopping those homes that meet your requirements.
You can't negotiate a super-deal in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information. We have a very efficient real estate market in Fairfax County 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.
When you buy a home, you're buy 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:
