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It is not pleasant when you want to sell home in Kingstowne but nobody is interested in. Selling a home need not difficult. Part of selling your home is helping other prospective buyers understanding the home-sweet-home experience you had. But part of selling your home is understanding the product that you're providing to a hungry market. Home sellers are providing a home, but they're also selling a marketable commodity, a money-generating investment, real estate.

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The first thing a home seller needs to do when selling is to cut off your personal attachment to the home. Once it's on the market, it's no longer your home, it's a product for sale. Like any product for sale, the property must be ready for others to see and in time, they’ll consider buying it. In Kingstowne, most people are not searching for mansions. Kingtowne home buyers might consider the size more important if they have a large family, but most probably they’ll look for the comfort and homey feeling it brings. In selling a home, remember to restore its best features – just like the way it looked when you first stepped in. You should remove all posters and frames of photos and de-personalize before selling a home and presenting it to prospective buyers. Make sure you have walkthrough to see if all personal memorabilia has been removed. Then try to see the parts of your home that need some re-conditioning. All the clutter should be removed too as it is also a major step in selling a home. Sadly though, this part is also the hardest to do for homeowners as they have become emotionally attached to it. On the part of the buyer, seeing clutter is a very negative thing that will drive them away from the idea of buying. In selling a home, highlight all spacious area of the house and clear away all visible clutter. Kingstowne buyers might not be looking for a mansion but they're also not looking for a condo stuffed to the brim reminding they that they won't have enough space for everything they had in their house in Texas. In selling a home, you will most likely meet three types of Realtors. Realtor Type #1 will present and come up with prices much lower than what you’ve estimated. They goal is to list it for less than it's worth so it sells quickly. Realtor Type #2 perfectly agrees and matches with how much value you are expecting to get, or sometimes they may even declare a higher value. The second type of Realtor desperately wants the listing and they're not being realistic with you. Lastly, Nesbitt Realty's agents try to give you a clear-eyed sober valuation of your home based upon actual sales in your neighborhood. We'll share out data with you. Study our Competitive Market Analysis and ask us questions before you make a decision. Check out what others are saying about your competition. In other works, check the remarks of other Realtors about Kingstowne properties to see how your home stacks up. For example:

Welcome to this beautiful 2-sided brick end townhome with garage featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath in the popular Kingstowne community! The main level living space offers an open flowing floor plan that encourages connection from every room. The family room provides the perfect place to relax and you will love cooking in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry and separate dining area. Enjoy outdoor dining and entertainment in the warmer months on the deck that easily accommodates friends and family or provides for a quiet sanctuary at the beginning or end of the day. The upper level includes a large primary bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, en-suite bathroom with skylight and a large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and updated full bathroom complete this level. The lower level includes a recreation room with fireplace and access to the lower level deck with a private fenced yard, 4th bedroom, full bathroom and laundry room. The storage in this home is wonderful and available on every level! Beautiful hardwood floors grace the upper and main levels. Additional windows allow sunlight in every room. New water heater 2023, New roof 2012, New UL bath 2022, New side by side refrigerator with ice maker 2024, New microwave 2023. The community features 2 fitness centers, 2 pools, tot lot, pickleball courts, tennis courts and an abundance of walking/jogging paths. A FABULOUS LOCATION! Minutes to Old Town, DC, National Harbor and Fort Belvoir. Don't miss a chance make this home your dream home! [5915 Norham Dr, Alexandria, VA]

**MOTIVATED SELLER**Welcome to 7465 Cross Gate Lane, Alexandria VA - a lovely single-family home offering the epitome of modern living nestled in a serene neighborhood. Upon arrival, you're greeted by the spacious 2-car garage, setting the stage for convenience and comfort. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed layout boasting 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Bright and airy, the family room offers natural light cascading through skylights, creating a welcoming ambiance for gatherings or quiet evenings by the wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the well-appointed kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and a 6-burner double oven stove, ensuring every meal is prepared with precision and style. Owner used the spacious area between the laundry room and the kitchen as her work from home office and the area near the rear door as her dining room. So many areas, so much opportunity. Retreat to the primary suite, a sanctuary of relaxation featuring an expanded master closet with well thought out organizers and an updated bathroom adorned with a skylight, offering a spa-like experience in the comfort of home. The second bedroom also boasts closet organizers, enhancing storage solutions for effortless organization. Experience the luxury of hardwood floors on the upper level, complemented by vinyl flooring on the main level, seamlessly blending elegance with practicality. Outside, discover a fenced yard adorned with year-round turf, a paver patio, and an outdoor grill with a granite counter, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining guests in style. This home is equipped with modern conveniences, including a tankless water heater and a newer HVAC system with UV light, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round. The exterior vinyl siding exudes durability and low-maintenance charm. Located in desirable Kingstowne, this home offers close proximity to amenities, schools, and recreational opportunities Experience the pinnacle of comfort, convenience and style, the perfect place to call home. [7465 Cross Gate Ln, Alexandria, VA]

Welcome to KINGSTOWNE! Located in the heart of Alexandria and ready to be your central stop to all things Washington DC. Wake up to your welcoming private master bedroom ensuite, before heading downstairs to grab your cup of coffee or tea and out the door to all the main commuting routes. Not heading into work today, take a moment to relax in your light filled bonus space, before a stroll around the community. As the day comes to an end, retreat to the basement for a movie night or get ready for a game night. Options are limitless in this single family home located in the heart of Alexandria. [6376 Alderman Dr, Alexandria, VA]

**Welcome Home!** Just in time for Spring Move In! This Sunny 3.5 Level 1 Car Garage Brick-Faced Townhome is the one you have been waiting for! Gorgeous Brazilian Cherry floors welcome you when you walk thru the front door! Upgraded Mouldings and Trim in both the Living and Dining Rooms- this home is built for Entertaining! Expansive, Gourmet Kitchen with White Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops and a generous Flexible Eating area next to the kitchen. Kick Back and Relax on this Full Size Deck with direct view of the Trees. True Master Bedroom Suite set up with Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights, Walk In Closet and BONUS LOFT- perfect for a home office, a quiet reading nook and more storage! Master Bath also has vaulted ceiling, dual sinks and separate shower with soaking tub. All 3 bedrooms have new carpet. Large Recreation Room with gas fireplace and new carpet with walk out access to fenced in backyard...Perfect for Fido's playdates! Don't miss the extra storage located on the side of the garage! Ample guest parking between the townhome circle and the street. Enjoy everything that Kingstowne community has to offer- multiple pools, walking trails, playgrounds and the best access to the DMV! Plenty of shopping and restaurants near by....all this and close proximity to 2 Metro Stations! WOW! [7405 Dunnington Pl, Alexandria, VA]

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A last tip for selling your home is to take action now! Review your plans, pair up with the right Realtor, and in just a short time you will feel much more comfortable in buying and selling real estate. Nowadays, home buyers are having more choice about the homes they will buy. In the real estate market, competition is tough now to find a buyer that sees the potential in a home that needs a little work, without substantially lowering your asking price. There is a reason why you cannot get a fair price. In many cases buyers expect your home to be in 'move-in' condition before parting with their money. They see new carpets and freshly painted walls in showrooms and are judging your home with the same measuring stick. It changes what people are willing to pay. You receive offers subject to negotiations - meaning you have more work to do before the sale takes place. Others may simply try to give you a ridiculously low offer if they buy 'as-is'. If you have pressing circumstances that mean you cannot do the work or cannot afford the time it would take to have the work done you may take one of these offers, losing thousands of dollars of value just because it was the best offer on the table. Real estate investors know the market you are selling in. They are not put off by stains on the carpets, fading paint or any of the other typical wear and tear that comes with lived-in homes. You can find real estate investors who will take on all of the hassle of cleaning and prepping your home for new buyers - all the while taking over your payments so you don't have to wait for the closing before moving on. You save yourself the hassle of finding a buyer that's willing to give you a fair price for your home while also being relieved of the work involved to make it look what its worth. This can be very important when a move needs to be made right away but you simply don't have the time or ability to fix things up. Ask about how Nesbitt Realty can sell your home in Kingstowne on the date you choose, giving you a fair price and doing the fixing up for you! We can arrange for contractors to get paid at the time of closing. Ultimately the market will set the price, not the Realtor. Remember that an investor is a buyer - you will not be paying them to list your property, they will be purchasing it from you or taking over the payments until a buyer is ready to purchase. You will not pay commission fees and other usual closing costs - you just sell your home. Have your home evaluated and find out the process involved - its easier than you think!